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Established in 1995 under the Hong Kong Arts Development Council Ordinance, Chapter 472, the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (ADC) is a statutory body set up by the Government to support the broad development of the arts in Hong Kong. Its major roles include grant allocation, policy and planning, advocacy, promotion and development, and programme planning.
As the ADC's principal decision-making body, the Council comprises 27 members appointed by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. Of these, 10 are elected by various arts constituencies. Overseeing the administration of the ADC, these professional and enthusiastic advocates are dedicated to the formulation and implementation of sound policies to promote the arts in Hong Kong. The Council comprises six standing committees, namely the Arts Promotion Committee, Arts Support Committee, Management Committee, Audit Committee, Review Committee and Strategy Committee, as well as 10 art-form groups.
The ADC also invites local arts veterans and professionals to be the arts advisors and examiners to assist in planning and implementation of arts initiatives. Arts advisors are to provide professional guidance and expertise while examiners are tasked with assessing funding applications and making grant-related recommendations.
Recognising the need for the community to be well informed about the ADC, the activities it undertake and the processes and procedures that it adopts.The ADC has designated an Access to Information Officer who is responsible for ensuring that requests for access to information under the ADC's Code on Access to Information (Code) are properly dealt with in accordance with specific procedures.
Our vision is to establish Hong Kong as a dynamic and diverse cultural metropolis.
The ADC is to plan, promote and support the broad development of the arts including literary arts, performing arts, visual arts as well as film and media arts in Hong Kong. Aiming to foster a thriving arts environment and enhancing the quality of life of the public, the ADC is also committed to facilitating community-wide participation in the arts and arts education, encouraging arts criticism, raising the standard of arts administration and strengthening the work on policy research.
To strive for the vibrant growth of artistic milieu in Hong Kong, three major development goals have been laid down for the current term:
To achieve the three major goals of fostering the development of arts groups, raising the level of artistic standards and exploring development opportunities for artists, the following development strategies will be adopted:
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A Nashville woman waited more than 3 hours for someone to respond to her call to 911 emergency services. A local news report found that one 911 operator said, "I really just don't give a shit what happens to you."
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The female condom was approved by the FDA in 1993 and has slowly grown in popularity. A variation of the male condom, the female condom has many of the same attributes and advantages.
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What Is It?
The female condom is a latex pouch, similar to its male counterpart, that is inserted into the vagina. The female condom has flexible rubber rings at each end—one end holds the condom in the vagina, and the other stays outside the vagina during sex.
How Does it Work?
Like male condoms, female condoms prevent pregnancy by containing semen and preventing sperm from entering the vagina during intercourse. Female condoms also protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
How Do I Use It?
Female condoms are inserted directly into the vagina before intercourse, similar to a tampon. The inner ring should be pushed as far as it will go (up against the cervix) and the outer ring should remain outside the vagina. Read the instructions before using the female condom, and make sure the condom isn't twisted or torn as it is being inserted.
Lubricant and/or spermicide can be used with the female condom to improve comfort and effectiveness. During intercourse, the penis will enter the condom without making any direct contact with the vagina. After intercourse, twist the outer ring of the condom, and pull it out of the vagina very gently, being careful not to spill any semen. While the female condom can be inserted up to eight hours before intercourse, the condom should be removed immediately following ejaculation and should not be reused. Also, never use a male condom in addition to a female condom, as the friction could cause both birth control methods to break and fail.
Like the male condom, the female condom is very effective when used correctly and consistently. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says female condoms are 79 to 95 percent effective in preventing pregnancy, only slightly less effective than male condoms.
The female condom has many of the same benefits as the male condom, including convenience, affordability, STD protection, and lack of side effects. Female condoms are slightly more expensive, averaging $3, but they can easily be found at most drugstores, supermarkets, or healthcare centers. One potential benefit of the female condom compared to the male version is that women can take independent, more active responsibility in preventing pregnancy. Because female condoms can be inserted up to eight hours before intercourse, women can also prepare for intercourse in advance.
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text: Maryland Offers Utilities Credits for Residential GeothermalA recently passed bill may incentivize utilities to subsidize homeowner purchases of the systems.By Claire Easley Of the nearly 40 states with mandates for renewable energy credits, Maryland is officially the first to recognize geothermal heat pumps as an accepted technology for meeting credit requirements, thanks to the state's new Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard—Renewable Energy Credits—Geothermal Heating and Cooling bill.The bill passed earlier this month and includes a $3,000 tax credit incentive for residential geothermal system purchases beginning next year.According to Maryland's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard, all electricity suppliers must generate at least 20% of the power in their rate-payer systems from renewable sources by 2022.The hope, says Ted Clutter—communications director at the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO), a national trade association for the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry that lent support for the bill—is that the inclusion of geothermal systems will spark utilities to provide rebates or financing for homeowners to have systems installed. Fostering the use of GHPs would earn utilities credits, which could then either be applied to meeting the 20% mandate or sold to undercomplying utilities.With or without the 20% mandate, however, Clutter contends that GHPs offer the most cost-effective method for heating and cooling homes thanks to tax incentives that substantially reduce the cost. "When you look at power production plants … you're talking millions of dollars of investments," he says. GEO estimates that an average residential geothermal system costs $20,000 to purchase and install. "There's a 30% federal tax rebate right now, which would reduce the cost by $6,000. Maryland has an additional $3,000 rebate, bringing the cost down to $11,000, which is how much a traditional heating and air conditioning system would cost anyway. Add to that the fact that energy bills will be cut by between 40% to 70%, making the total payback time as little as three to seven years, depending on the house."GEO is working on similar efforts to get geothermal recognized in Illinois and California, and to have GHPs included in a federal bill currently floating around the Senate that would mandate clean energy purchases nationwide.Claire Easley is a senior editor at Builder.Learn more about markets featured in this article: Greenville, SC. Advertisement Keywords: SubjectGeothermal Systems Legislation Green Building Heating Tax Credits LocationGreenville, SCPersonTed ClutterOrganizationGeothermal Exchange Organization View more keywords SubjectGeothermal Systems Legislation Green Building Heating Tax Credits Pumps Green PolicyLocationGreenville, SCStateMARYLAND ILLINOIS CALIFORNIAPersonTed ClutterOrganizationGeothermal Exchange Organization Section / SubsectionWEB ONLYBylineClaire Easley View fewer keywords More from BUILDERGeothermal SystemsTrilogy 45 Heat-Pump System Scores...Green BuildingPaul Allen Homes Gets NGBS HonorsGreen PolicyStimulus Pulls Puerto Rico's Housing Market Out of Its FunkHeatingNew-Home Permits, Heat-MappedLegislationMedian Size of New Single-Family Homes Is GrowingPumpsBuildingGreen Announces Top-10 Green ProductsTax CreditsHousing's Top Policy Priorities In FocusGreenville-Mauldin-Easley, SCMeritage Enters Atlanta, Completing a Two-Year QuestCALIFORNIASoCal is a Top Destination for Chinese Home BuyersILLINOISChicago Fed Index Shows Economic GrowthMARYLANDBaltimore, MD - April 2014 - New Home Closings Numbers Suggest Market Decrease Getting SteeperClaire EasleyDesign Details: Mudrooms that Offer...WEB ONLYDesign Details: Kitchen Seating Join the DiscussionPlease read our Content Guidelines before posting.


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There was no shortage of speculation last year about whether a memoir was in the works for Anna Wintour. Well, the Vogue editrix has taken the opportunity within a rare interview with the Telegraph to tell the world that no such plans exist, nor, she says, will she "ever write a book." Like, ever.
She's leaving that particular role to Grace Coddington, whose book Grace hits stores today. Coddington is, of course, a personality in her own right, and Wintour tells interviewer Luke Leitch this quality is essential to the success of her staff as a whole:
"I look for strong people. I don't like people who'll say yes to everything I might bring up. I want people who can argue, and disagree, and have a point of view that's reflected in the magazine. My dad believed in the cult of personality. He brought great writers and columnists to the Standard. I try to do that here, too."
This year, Wintour also brought a long of big personalities (and bigger wallets) together for another cause: President Obama's re-election campaign:
"It's no secret that I worked very hard for the president this campaign… And it's very rewarding to see that money can't buy the White House, which is what the Republicans were trying to do with all those hundreds of millions of dollars that the Super PACs were raising. I'm so grateful that the president will have a second term."
Though that's not to say she's going to be spending all of her time here in the USA now that the election's in the bag. Wintour, the piece states, took off to the UK the day after the interview to "binge on drama." And, though a longtime New Yorker, she confesses that London "feels like my home."


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Roy Johnson lives just at 25th Street and 13th Ave. in Huntington, and says the potholes get deeper each year.
"This one's never been touched," says Johnson, as he points at a hole in front of his home.
He calls this area atop the hill an obstacle course, because of potholes and a manhole which is covered with a construction cone.
He has heard that in some cases, the city picks up the bill on damage done to cars by potholes.
He heard right.
We visited with Huntington's Director of Street Maintenance, Joe Day, who was overseeing maintenance crews on 4th Street.
"We've had claims turned in because of popped tires or damaged rims," says Day.
When a pothole damage claim is submitted, Day and his crews investigate, and turn over findings to the city's legal department.
He says "In some cases, yes, [the city pays for damages].
A claim is more likely to end with the city paying the bill if the street has not been well maintained for years on end, as opposed to a street that has been consistently repaired.
"It's getting worse across the road," says Roy Johnson as he points to holes near his driveway. "It's been there for three or four years."
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Now is the time for Jets fans to say the beating at the hands of the Raiders was "only one game", it's not the end of the season, come down from the ledge, the problems will all be corrected, etc. We'll even hear how bad the officiating was, how much the Raiders have improved, and other various excuses. But in all honesty, the Jets were thoroughly beaten in every phase of the game by a team with presumably less talent. And an abortion of an offseason nonwithstanding, we are still not the same team as we were one year ago.
The once feared "ground and pound" running game that dominated the point of attack, beat down defenses and broke their will, is nothing but a toothless paper tiger. We've gone from the best running game in football to one of the league's worst in two short years. The O-line, once the backbone of the offense, is broken, and the chemistry that made it special is gone. Not only do they seem incapable of winning matchups to create running lanes, the pass blocking is just as ineffective. Sanchez has been sacked 9 times already and is responsible for 5 turnovers in 3 games. Sound pretty bad? Now consider that this is against the league's 23rd, 13th, and 28th ranked defenses respectively.
Sorry for bringing up defense. Because the unit that is supposed to define the New York Jets and be #1 in the league isn't even in the top ten. Rex Ryan's loud, trash talking, intimidating defense that likes to suffocate QB's and beat you up physically got punched in the mouth on Sunday. And they didn't get back up. This was different from the blowout loss in New England last year when we were outplayed, out-schemed, and beaten with finesse. Because Oakland lined up and just kicked our ass. The beat us up like bullies on the playground. No wonder Sione described the loss as "humiliating". The swagger is gone. So is the mystique, as this defense has been exposed. The blitzes scare no one anymore, and we still have no pass rush. Jason Campbell doesn't even need to wash his jersey this week, because aside from being untouched, the guy probably never even broke a sweat. Our QB got sent home with a broken nose... It's not just about one loss. Look at the way this team is playing. If Romo didn't gift wrap our home opener we're 1-2 with everyone else yammering about the very issues I'm bringing up now.
Championship teams are rare. And dynasties can be counted on one hand, because teams don't stay good for long. There is a small window of opportunity to take advantage of your talent and good fortune. We've been on the doorstep, and blown it two years in a row now. Look what two years did to the Minnesota Vikings. The window is closing.


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If you ever tried to put up a ladder stand then you definitely need this! Just came back from the woods and put another ladder stand up with ease. I tore a bicep last year putting one up. Get the polymer one like I did and save money over the metal one. Works great and strong. 5 stars!! Thanks SG! Chuck from Pa.
Great Idea. Putting stands up can be easy with these, when your my yourself. Just make sure they are pushed all the way in the ground.
Haven't used it yet. Disappointed that it's plastic.. Hope it holds up..
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Looks like a hatch Darth Vader would use to take down to the shops! Looks and sounds great. Well done Ford!
Doesn't seem fast enough 0 – 100 for the amount of kw it has? Expecting more like sub 5 second times.
Not with FWD and no LSD.
Unless you actually know what you're talking about and realise it has a Quaife LSD…
Its doesnt matter how much power you have if you cant put it to the ground. FWD and 260KW is just an overpowered wheelbarrow.
Vti07 Who cares about the 0-100? Mate these cars are about the performance in the curves and capacity to attack them. It's not a drag racer you do have other cars for that purpose.
Even if she is not that quick from 0-100 she is very quick from 60-110 where it really count's in the real world.
Me want one!!!
I'm really going to miss the sound of that 5cylinder…
Cruze lovers take note this is how to do an RS version.
I hope FPV is taking notes…
It would be a ridiculous purchase… but I think I would upgrade my XR5 to this if it were available here. Money really no object.
LOOK AT IT. Mmmmm.
What an intense drive! It sticks to those corners!
Love the Matt Black paint, sound of the engine and midrange thrust!
This will be worth big $$ one day!
Front wheel drive on such a car with such a powerful engine is a crime against all laws of automotive engineering.
A crime that Ford have not only pulled off, but are flaunting to the automotive world and the naysayers with one very large and proud upright middle digit!!!
Crime is what Ford Australia is doing to us. by not selling the RS OR RS500!
Even Mexico gets the RS and other south American country's.
But I have came to a conclusion why, its all related to the cost of production, especially when they have to build them Right hand steering!
Lets pressure Ford Oz to bring the RS or the government to change driving to the right (left hand steering)!
I want one, i love the colour.
I wouldn't expect anything different from a Ford owner, but you do know that Black is not actually a colour don't you?
I dont own a ford and i still want one. And Black is a shade much like white.
Anything I can see is a colour.. Otherwise it is transparent.. Transparent has no colour.. Black or white is colour..
V8′s watch out.
Although I believe that this car should've been awd,it's a great send off for this MK2 version.The car should slay anything that the overrated VAG "hot" hatches have to offer.
The Golf R would be faster from 0-100km/h due to it's awd but after 100km/h…well, the RS would blow it into the weeds infact,I believe that it would give that "hairdressers" car,the Audi TT RS a scare.
Haha the TTRS your joking right, so on that it would be faster than a Porsche Cayman S? The trouble with this car is that there is no use having all that power if you can`t put it to the ground. It would suffer from severe torque steer and its like alot of cars they look good on paper. BTW Ford can only dream of becoming VAG.
you need to read up on revoknuckle suspension…
please drive it before making sweeping statements.
I have and the thing still has Torque steer not as bad as the previous Focus RS but its still there.
Its a differential not part of the suspension. The suspension has nothing to do with controlling torque steer.
I compared the TTRS because it has the same power and torque figures as the Focus RS 500.I mentioned the word scare,I didn't say the Focus would be faster. I am very well aware of the differences between the cars but a comparision would be interesting.
If Ford are indeed dreaming of becoming VAG(especially VW) well… then they have set a dissapointing goal for themselves Ha!
Haha take a look at Fords line up and then look at VAG`s, there is no comparison. VAG wins hands down.
Let's not forget where the Golf got it's IRS from…..;)
As much as I love VAG, (I drive a golf) the Focus is a pretty impressive small car.
And whats the bet VAG copy revoknuckle and calls it somthing else.
Ok back the truck up….
Is this thing covered in vinyl, not paint???
What a nightmare to fix a stone chip…….
Who in their right mind would want that much power going through the front wheels…
Go and read some reviews. It's a similar system as the Renault Megane R.26.
You would be amazed at how well these cars handle their power through the front wheels.
I'm not saying it can't handle it well. Just personally, I think that kind of power would be put to far better use in AWD or RWD.
RWD would never work for a car that small, unless u like donuts!
I do agree with the AWD but at the end of the day FWD are great for Tarmac rally.
By the means that's what makes it fun for me!
If Ford offers this exact car in this exact colour, i will switch brand loyalty right now. this car is no hot hatch, its not even a super hatch. Its the king of Hyper Hatches. I dont care if it cant get its power down, it looks breathtaking and if it can use even 50% of that torque, then it will be magnificent.
("Australian RS fans should not be too disappointed though. Ford's global technical chief, Derrick Kuzak, says the next-generation Focus RS will be a global car as part of the company's One Ford program, meaning there is a strong chance it will head Down Under.")
Yes it might.
But it's this 5 cylinder engine that we will miss out!
Awesome car. I agree that AWD would be nice, but that paint, seats and overall look are to die for. One of the best looking hatches I've seen to date.
If only all Focus interiors looked like that.
Totally agree! It looks fantastic.
Shock horror! I actually like something from Ford.
Front bumper doesn't quite tickle my fancy, or the FWD thing. But otherwise I quite like this as a whole.
sorry,it will not keep up with my wrx sedan(current model)in the twistys
Your joking if you think this wont be able to keep up.
the focus will destroy a WRX.
wouldnt even take much for an XR5 to keep up.
Yep FWD very strong in tarmac rally!
You're right T-Rex. It wouldn't come close to keeping up. It'd be screaming on in front and gaining with every corner.
The STI would be a much better comparison. Would be very interesting.
Finally some that understands that FWD are for the twists!


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about the environment in their own backyard.
The Angelina Beautiful/
Clean eco camp kicked off Monday morning.
Games, arts and crafts,
story-telling and even their daily snack will have something to do with the
environment and teach campers how to live green.
"The campers, they
take what they learn from Eco Camp home and they talk to their parents, their
grandparents, their friends about recycling and they also know a little bit
about their backyard, their community and what they can do to be better
stewards of the environment," said Amanda Anderson, Executive Director,
Angelina Beautiful/Clean.
Eco camp will also feature a science speaker
each day, representatives from the zoo, the City of Lufkin and CMC Recycling
are set to speak this week.
The camp runs through the end of the week.
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Since our Pistons are picking 9th in this year's draft, I thought it would be interesting to research how other number nines have done. I've arbitrarily decided to only go back to the year 2000, and then rate the picks from best to worst. I'm sure some folks will disagree with my ratings, which is fine by me. What's clear to me from looking at these 12 picks is that they're all over the map – you've got some stars, some good players, some okay guys, and some complete busts (including our least favorite Rodney). What's scary is that some of these guys were really good college players, but they were horrible pros. I considered matching each player with a 2012 draft prospect, but that was too depressing an idea, so I'll leave that speculation to others.
Here are the picks in draft year order, followed by my ratings:
Year, Team & Player
2000 Houston Joel Przybilla
2001 Detroit Rodney White
2002 Phoenix Amare Stoudemire
2003 New York Michael Sweetney
2004 Philadelphia Andre Iguodala
2005 Golden State Ike Diogu
2006 Golden State Patrick O'Bryant
2007 Chicago Joachim Noah
2008 Charlotte D.J. Augustin
2009 Toronto Demar DeRozen
2010 Utah Gordon Hayward
2011 Charlotte Kemba Walker
1st Amare Stoudemire: Chosen out of high school by Phoenix in 2002, he's the only one to have won Rookie of the Year (he beat out #1 pick Yao Ming and # 10 pick Caron Butler). He averaged over 13 points and nearly 9 rebounds as a rookie, and then, except for the lost 2005-06 season when he had microfracture knee surgery, he posted seven straight seasons of averaging over 20 ppg. He's been selected to play in the NBA All-Star game six times. Is he worth the $20 million a year the Knicks are paying him? I doubt it, but every other #9 pick has to be measured against what Stoudemire has achieved.
2nd Andre Iguodala: The Sixers selected him out of Arizona after a sophomore year when he'd averaged about 13 points, 8 boards, and 5 assists. While he's become a better scorer, his all-around game is still what's most evident in Iguodala's game. He's a strong defender, and has averaged 1.7 steals a game during his 8 years in Philadelphia. His scoring has declined every year since his high of 19.9 ppg in 2007-08, but that seems mostly because he's taking fewer shots. He shot over 39 % on threes this past season – a personal high. I don't know if he's worth $13 million a year, but he's certainly a star player.
3rd Joachim Noah: The Bulls picked up the Florida center after a junior campaign in which he'd helped the Gators win a second straight NCAA title. It took him a couple years to find his way, but ever since he's been a consistent double-double threat. Noah's jump shot is awful looking, but he only uses it when's he wide open. He's got a relentless motor, passes well and blocks shots. If he were a guard, Noah would be Rondo; if Rondo were a center, he'd be Noah. I'd be thrilled if the Pistons could pick up a similar player at #9 in this year's draft.
4th Joel Przybilla: Houston drafted him in 2000 after his sophomore year at Minnesota, where he'd averaged over 14 points, 8 boards, and almost 4 blocks. He's enjoyed a long, if not distinguished career, based on his ability to rebound and block shots at a decent clip – averaging over 6 boards and almost 1.5 blocks in 20 minutes a game. A man has got to know his limitations, and he clearly does – he's never averaged as many as 5 shots a game, and never attempted a three-pointer. From both the floor and the line he's a career 55 % shooter. The Pistons reportedly offered him $29 million in 2006 to replace Ben Wallace, but he decided to stay in Portland. Przybilla proves that being a back-up center is a pretty good gig, as he's made over $43 million in his 12-year career.
5th D.J. Augustin: Drafted out of Texas (he played with Kevin Durant) by the Bobcats in 2008, he's toiled four seasons for them. His best campaign came in 2010-11, when he averaged over 14 points and 6 assists and shot over 41 %. Last year he shot under 38 %, his worst year yet. Darryl Gerard Jr. actually shot 43 % his rookie year (and 43.9 % on threes!), so he's proof that a player's shooting can get worse with experience. But perhaps coming back from an injury and splitting time with Kemba Walker (another #9 pick by Charlotte) hurt his confidence.
6th Demar DeRozen: The Raptors selected him coming off a freshman year at USC where he averaged almost 14 points and 6 rebounds. He shot almost 50 % from the field his rookie year, but his shooting percentage has declined as he's jacked up more shots – only 42 % last year. DeRozen is not a three-point threat – he shot just 26 % last year. Fortunately he only attempted 1.5 a game this past year. He probably won't ever be a very efficient scorer, but might be a valuable reserve on a good team.
7th Gordon Hayward: The Jazz picked him up in 2010 after he'd helped Butler make it to the NCAA Finals. Last year he started 58 of their 66 games, averaging nearly 12 points and over 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game. He struggled mightily in their playoff series against San Antonio, shooting under 19 % and going scoreless in game four. But I hear the Spurs are good at that defense thing. While he's not a great athlete, Hayward still probably has some upside to his development as an NBA pro.
8th Kemba Walker: Charlotte drafted him after his junior year at Connecticut, where he led the Huskies to the 2011 NCAA title. Walker started 25 games for the Bobcats this year, mostly when Augustin was out. He put in over 12 points, plus over 4 assists and 3 boards in about 27 minutes a game. But he shot under 37 % from the floor, which means that many nights he and D.J. were in a bricklaying contest. Still, I'd guess that he has some upside – at least until Charlotte drafts another point guard at #9 in 2014.
9th Michael Sweetney: The Knicks drafted him out of Georgetown in 2003, after a stellar college career. He averaged nearly 23 points, over 10 rebounds, and over 3 blocks for the Hoyas his junior year! At 6-8 and 270 he was a stud in the paint. Unfortunately, his abilities didn't translate as well to the NBA. His second year was probably his best – he averaged over 8 points and 5 boards in almost 20 minutes a game. The next year he was shipped to Chicago for Eddy Curry (they also swapped some other players and some future first round picks), where his shooting efficiency dropped appreciably. He played one more year for the Bulls (2006-07), where his stat line mirrored his rookie year. Sweetney played for the Erie Bayhawks of the D-League during the 2009-10 season, averaging over 13 points per game. Last December the Celtics signed him as a free agent, but they waived him after 10 days.
10th Ike Diogu: Golden State drafted him out of Arizona State in 2005. He had an outstanding college career, putting in over 22 points, pulling down almost 10 boards, and blocking over 2 shots a game his junior year. With production like that you'd expect him to be a good pro, but he wasn't. He appeared in 69 games and started 14 his rookie year, averaging 7 points and over 3 rebounds – and that was his high water mark. It's mostly been downhill ever since, as he's made brief appearances for Indiana, Portland, Sacramento, Los Angeles (the Clippers, of course) and most recently – San Antonio! That's right – he appeared in two games for the Spurs in January. Then they waived him, and there went his shot at an NBA title! He has made nearly $11 million during his NBA career, so I won't shed too many tears on his behalf.
11th Rodney White: He was drafted in 2001 after playing one year of college ball for UNC at Charlotte, where he averaged nearly 19 points a game. He played just one year in Detroit, where he only appeared in 16 regular season games. In nine playoff games his rookie year, he got off the bench for a total of 2 minutes. But then we did have Michael Curry to man the small forward spot, so what more could you expect of this guy? The following October, White was traded to Denver, where he toiled for almost three seasons. In his first season with the Nuggets he played in 72 games, averaging 9 points in almost 22 minutes. He also grabbed three boards a game with 2.2 turnovers. His playing time declined the next two seasons. Denver sent him to Golden State (where basketball players go to die) in February of 2005, where his stat line was almost identical to the one he achieved in Detroit. The Warriors waived him in June of 2005. White was paid over $7 million dollars during his NBA career, so I hope he invested it wisely.
12th Patrick O'Bryant: Having whiffed on Ike Diogu the previous year, the Warriors swung for the fences again in 2006 when they drafted the 7-foot sophomore center from Bradley. He scored over 13 points and grabbed over 8 rebounds a game for the Braves, and led them into the Sweet Sixteen. But in two seasons he scarcely played for the Warriors, so they let him go. After an impressive workout in July of 2008, the Celtics signed him to backup Kendrick Perkins. But he once again under performed, so they sent him off to Toronto, where he actually started three games! The following year he appeared in just 11 games for the Raptors. Since then he's played in China and Europe, and this year he's played for a team in Puerto Rico. For his meager efforts the NBA has paid him over $7 million, which ain't too shoddy for 90 games and averages of 2.1 points and 1.5 rebounds.


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Update on Approved I-485s and ASC Appointment Notices
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USCIS Advises on Where to Send RFE Responses on H-1B "Upgrade" Cases
The USCIS provides instructions on where to send responses to RFEs for FY06 H-1Bs, for which the petitioner intends to request a FY05 (the new 20,000) H-1B upgrade.
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USCIS Advises on Who Can Request Upgrade of H-1B
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AILA Doc. No. 05050502.
Answers to Two Questions About Filing of Fiscal 2005 H-1Bs
USCIS has responded to two of AILA's questions about the filing of petitions for the 20,000 H-1B numbers for U.S. graduates of master's or higher programs: where to file a petition for a fy05 number requesting premium processing, and clarification of a reference to premium processing in the 5/4/05 press release.
AILA Doc. No. 05050511.
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The AILA/Service Center Operations teleconference on 3/14/05 included discussions of the new I-129 form, fingerprints and capturing of biometrics of children under 14, the Special Review Board, and the $500 fraud prevention and detection fee. AILA Doc. No. 05041564.
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AILA Doc. No. 05041261.
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AILA Doc. No. 05041260.
What Is a U.S. Tax Code Number?
USCIS Service Center Operations has advised SCOPS liaison Greg Adams that the U.S. tax code number requested on item 10 of the new L supplement to the I-129 is the same thing as the Employer Identification Number.
AILA Doc. No. 05032278.
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Arafat seals dramatic last-ball victory for Sussex
10:29pm Friday 16th May 2014 in Sport By Steve Hollis
Yasir Arafat hit the final two balls for four as Sussex clinched a dramatic victory over Surrey in the NatWest T20 Blast at Hove.
Surrey looked to be on course for victory when Jade Dernbach dismissed Chris Jordan with four balls to go and Sussex needing 15 more to win.
But Ben Brown smashed a six and then, after scampering a single, Arafat hit the first two balls he faced to the boundary.
The first was driven through extra cover while the final ball was edged agonisingly past the wicketkeeper to the joy of the majority of the 4,600 crowd.
While Arafat was the last-gasp hero Sussex were indebted to Luke Wright for a 31-ball 56 which kept them in the hunt to chase down Surrey's total of 171-7.
Half centuries from Jason Roy and Gary Wilson provided the backbone to Surrey's innings after they had got off to a slow start.
Both reached their 50s off 37 balls as Surrey accelerated from 72-2 after 11 overs to score 99 in the last nine overs.
Their total was boosted by a 12-ball 23 from Azhar Mahmood at the death with only Mike Yardy escaping punishment as he finished with figures of 1-19 from four overs.
Ashar Zaidi took three wickets on his Twenty20 debut for Sussex, including the key one of Gary Wilson just when he was threatening to cut loose, while there was a wicket apiece for seamers Chris Liddle, Arafat and Chris Jordan.
Sussex's reply started poorly as they lost Matt Machan, Ed Joyce and Mike Yardy cheaply before a partnership of 55 between Wright and Hamilton-Brown got them back on track.
Wright brought up his 50 by launching Robin Peterson for six but was out in the next over and when Hamilton-Brown (30) and Zaidi followed in consecutive balls Surrey were hot favourites.
Chris Nash (21) and Jordan (16) kept Sussex in the hunt and when they departed up stepped Brown and Arafat to finish the job in spectacular fashion.
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Are jurors stuggling in the penalty phase of the Old Fire trial for Rickie Lee Martin?
The eight-woman, four-man jury has now spent more than 10 hours over five days to decide whether his penalty should be death, or life in prison without parole.
The same panel convicted Fowler of five counts of first-degree murder and two counts of arson after deliberating under eight hours over five days — and one of those days was for just 18 minutes in the late afternoon of Aug. 8, after final arguments.
Fowler was found guilty of setting the destructive 2003 Old Fire that burned more than 1,000 homes, destroyed about 91,000 acres of woodland and suburban housing tracts, and claimed the lives of six men who died of heart attacks attributed to the stress of the wildfire or its aftermath.
Fowler was charged and convicted in five of those deaths.
It may be apples and oranges to compare conviction time to penalty deliberation time, but there is a noticeable patchwork of short deliberation sessions as jurors consider whether to recommend whether Fowler should be condemned or sent to prison for the rest of his life.
On Sept. 12, jurors met twice in the morning with a break in between, and recessed for the day by noon.
On Sept. 13, jurors began deliberations at 11:10 am and broke for a recess after 53 minutes.
They came back after a 13 minute-break, produced two questions for the judge during a 46-minute session, and then recessed. They were done for the day by 1:02 p.m., court records showed.
The session for Monday, Sept. 17, was more straightforward after the questions were answered, with sessions of 52 minutes, one hour and 10 minutes, and then 57 minutes, but the panel still was done shortly after 2:30 p.m. on a court day that can last until 4 p.m.
There will be no way of knowing what is happening with the jury until they are done with deliberations and either announce a verdict or that they are deadlocked.
And that word will come only if any former jurors choose to disclose the dynamics of what happened when the panel was in the deliberation room.
If there is a deadlock, it will be up to prosecutors to decide whether to re-try Fowler only on the penalty phase of the trial, with a new jury empaneled to consider the evidence.


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RIDOT Route 195 demo photos
RIDOT has been documenting the Route 195 demolition on their Flickr page. Below is a slideshow of those photos.
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I just went out in the snow to take a few photos. My hands have just about thawed.
Photos from the Grove Street School Rally
This morning around 50 people rallied for Grove Street School on Federal Hill.
Of course we've been reporting on this issue for years, but for the uninitiated the story goes like this: The Tarro family illegally demolished a portion of the school in early 2007 and the city has been fighting in the courts (and winning) to get the owners to shore up the building. Michael Tarro is an Assistant City Solicitor and is currently running to replace Steven Costantino in the General Assembly.
Mr. Tarro did not show up at today's rally, but 5 of his supporters were there heckling during the speaking program. The Tarro supporters claim that the building is a neighborhood nuisance, attracts rats, is unsafe for children who play in it, and should be torn down. While there is no doubt that the building in it's current condition has become a nuisance, the remedy for that nuisance is not to complete the demolition.
I would also like to point out that people have a personal responsibility for the safety of their children. If I had ever been injured while trespassing in an abandoned building as a child, I would have been grounded, my parents would not have demanded the building I was trespassing in be torn down. My parents probably would have made me apologize to the owners for being in their building.
The neighbors supporting demolition claimed that a park would be built on the site "for the children." The Tarro family has always claimed that they need to tear down the building for parking for their funeral home across the street. A park has never been part of the plan, and it is certain that the city, with it's financial house in disarray as it is, will not be building a park here.
Structural engineer and architect Will Yoder spoke about his assessment of the building and finds that the remaining portions (which is the vast majority of the structure) are structurally sound and that the building could be converted to housing or other uses.
After the rally, those of us with smart phones used them to report the buidling to the city via SeeClickFix.
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Yesterday, a North Carolina Republican congressional candidate switched his party affiliation to Democrat, saying that he "refuse[s] to be part of an extremist movement in the GOP that only appears to thrive on fear and hate mongering of anyone and everyone who doesn't walk their line."
In a statement posted on his website, Jason Thigpen criticized the establishment candidate, Walter Jones, saying "[t]he GOP leadership has such little regard and faith in the more than 1 Million people whom live in NC's 3rd Congressional District that they don't believe even one of us are good enough to represent OUR District. So they sent a lobbyist who's lived in Washington, D.C. for the last 15 or more years. What an insult."
Earlier this year, Thigpen attacked the strict new North Carolina voting law, writing that "[y]ou can paint a turd and sell it as art, but it's still a turd."
Thigpen is a six-year Army veteran and, according to his website, a recipient of the Purple Heart. "I didn't go to war to defend the liberties and freedoms of one party, race, sex, or one income class of Americans," he writes of the Republican attempt to suppress the vote.
"So, to come home from serving our country and see North Carolina legislators using their super-majority status to gerrymander districts and pass a law to deliberately suppress and oppress the voting rights of Democrats but more specifically minorities and college students, is absolutely deplorable."
Thigpen is challenging Walter Jones in the 3rd Congressional District. Jones, a Republican, is also facing a far-right challenger with Tea Party affiliations.
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Balance of workshop will focus on developing a farm plan and its component parts—to include discussion of the value of each of the following: farm map; field map or maps; soils map; crop rotation maps; weekly planting schedule; pick lists; harvest and sales records; weekly to-do lists; daily to-do lists; planting records book.
The workshop will also consider planting bed width and space requirements for each crop and ways to assess market demand, and navigate unpredictable weather and other variables. Illustrations throughout.
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Sensitivity to desertification and drought in Europe
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A thorough assessment of desertification would require the analysis of several physical and socio-economical factors. Quantitative information on the causal factors is scarce and the use of models to assess the sensitivity to desertification and drought is the most common approach. The assessment presented here gives an overview of the sensitivity to desertification and drought in a vast European region comprising the northern Mediterranean and central-eastern Europe. Its main objective is to facilitate the identification of hot-spots at the regional level for early warnings.
Geographical coverage: the map covers European countries included in Annex IV (Northern Mediterranean) and Annex V (Central and Eastern Europe) to the UNCCD for which basic data are available. One or more basic data layers were not available for Cyprus, Malta, Turkey and Kosovo. Except for France, the entire national territory has been considered in the assessment even if not all is included in a relevant climatic


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Corn Dawgs 2012
Before we swan dive into Christmas, I wanted to share our last big family fall adventure as a family of three. Our last hurrah was at our favorite local fun park – Corn Dawgs.
Oh and since our little town is less than an hour away from the University of Georgia (mascot is bulldogs)…everytime you see the word 'dog' it is spelled with an A and a W…which is fine by us because those are the only two letters that Will knows. I'm sure he'll grow up thinking that "dog" is mispelled.
Regardless of our redneck spelling, we've visited this farm for the past few years and loved it so much that we put it on our fall family fun to-do list for this year. Since Weston arrived a little later than we had anticipated, we were able to squeeze in the 2012 visit on the last day Corn Dawgs was open. Talk about down to the wire!
Oh and yes, we make it a point to take a family photo every year….so here is 2010′s, 2011′s and this years pic. Apparently Jer's olive green shirt was dirty this year
We didn't meet up with any family and since it was the last day of the year, the park was pretty empty.
Will didn't care…and we didn't have to wait in any lines which was great for my swollen ankles.
Will on the flying pig…aka a painted barrel with a snort glued on front…and yes, it also had a tail. oh the things a redneck can make outta a barrel!
This was the first time that Will was able to climb the big pile of hay. He now refers to everything large as a 'tall mountain'. So when he's thirsty – he asks for a tall mountain of apple juice. When he flexes, he refers to his arms as tall mountains of muscles (as do most guys I'm sure). And when he has a dirty diaper, it's a tall mountain of poop….and then he asks what color it is. TMI and I wish I were kidding.
Just like in years past, we did the petting zoo. There was one older boy in there who was chasing the goats and trying to ride them – I got upset because I was certain an injury (to either a kid or a kid…haha) would happen, so we didn't spend as much time in there as I would have liked.
Will isn't quite as timid about petting critters as he has been in the past…but he's still really shy…so I don't think he minded when we cut the petting zoo time short.
The best part about Corn Dawgs is the fact that we can do a bazillion fall activities in one place. The corn field maze…
…the tractor hay ride…
…the hand painted signs…
…the spider web rope thingie…
and one of my favorite things there is the giant cornbox. It'll put a smile on anyone's chapped lipped face…
Most of the parents sit at the picnic tables that surround the giant pit…but Jer and I take turns getting in with Will. We can't help it…we want to bury our kid alive
We also got suckered in by the mini pony ride. Will rode alone (his first solo ride) and did awesome – he held the horn REALLY tightly the entire time and was so focused on concentrating that he wouldn't look at us or smile.
After we decided that we would make a killing if only we had a pony…we headed over to Jeremy's favorite area…the quad bikes.
Jeremy is such a fan of anything with wheels. And of course, he is actively trying to pass that love down to Will.
There were a few girls doing it and struggling and I wanted to see if it was really that hard or if they were just weak in the lower half. Apparently they are not as blessed with a muscular bottom as I am. And when I say muscular, I mean, average muscles wrapped in cellulite. Hey – they might look awesome in a bathing suit but I can rock a John Deere quad bike
One of the things I noticed this year that we haven't seen before was the pumpkin house…
I get weirdly excited about things like this. I have no idea why.
We also ran around the pumpkin patch.
Some of the pumpkins were HUGE….
I have no clue what Jer is doing. Pushing a hay bale? Putting out the vibe?
Will got excited about the broken down race car. Apparently junk cars are very exciting – all you have to do is call it The King and reference Dinoco blue and bam! instant awesomeness.
This photo cracks me up.
oh my guord, the Yawner is going for gold
Overall, it was a great day…
and Will got to do so many things this year that were brand new big boy activities. I think it probably helped me realize that he is really much bigger and more capable than I realize. I can't help wanting him to stay a baby…but I also get really excited and proud when his face glows when he nails something new.
Like when he says he wants to go down the slide by himself…breaking away from the safety of the arms of daddy…
and he flies. It makes for one amazing day
Did you guys have one last fall hurrah? Maybe a family tradition as small as taking a photo at the same festival each year? Or that dogs should always be spelled with an A and W?
April permalinkDecember 10, 2012
Love all the pictures. We have gone to our local pumpkin farm/fall festival place for the last two years too and I was like you with being amazed at what all they can do in a years time. My little guy went down the slide too by himself and it's so fun to see them start getting out of their comfort zones.
Alyssa permalinkDecember 10, 2012
This is making me really miss fall since I just came in from snow blowing:( WI finally got hit last night with the snow and I could have done without a bit longer! Anyway, super cute, fun family time. We hit up four different pumpkin patches/apple farms/fall fun spot and each one was great in its own way:) one of them reminded me of corn dawgs and we were also the only ones there so no waiting either! Yahoo!
Unrelated question, which photoshop program do you recommend? And where is the best place to get it? I saw some online for $700!! Could that even be?! Crazy town!
Joanna S. permalinkDecember 10, 2012
I had the same problem with my son, I wanted him to stay my baby and I held those reigns tight… then I got pregnant when he was three and realized I needed him to grow-up and do big boy things. It was so rough at first because I babied him and essentially made him scared of everything (not saying you did that, just me) but now he's such a different kid, outspoken and fun and not as shy as he once was. And I realized that although he isn't my baby, he's still my boy and he's a lot of fun (and he still loves me as much as he did when I babied him).
You look like you had a great time… really pregnant and all.
December 10, 2012
Looks like fun! I love how to rides are so simple but can make the little one's faces glow! I have to say though, now that little Weston is born, you and Will should switch places in the hand painted cow and farmer head picture (I don't know its appropriate name). I was due a week before you but my girl came a week early… and I feel like a cow! Milk all day and night
December 10, 2012
KB, you are my hero. What other blogger would post a pic of her son simultaneously yawning and golddigging? The best.
Michelle permalinkDecember 10, 2012
The first thing I thought of when I saw the family photo in the beginning – "Oh my gosh! Will is becoming a little man!" And then you mentioned it at the end. They grow up too fast! *sniffle sniffle
Rachel S permalinkDecember 10, 2012
Um… what keeps the pumpkins in the pumpkin house from crashing down on people's heads? Looks like a recipe for "death by pumpkin" to me.
Nancy50 permalinkDecember 10, 2012
That Will is such a cutie – I look forward to next year's pics of a family of 4! BTW, how do you get your pics to have such vibrant colors?
Natasha permalinkDecember 10, 2012
I love reading your blog! I also have 2 sons. My youngest is the same age as Will and they are so much alike. He also asks what color his poop is everytime that you change his diaper. I'm glad to see he's not the only one lol! Congrats on your precious baby Weston! I'm sure you will have a lot of excitement in your future with the boys. There has not been a dull moment in our household since baby boy #2 came along.
December 10, 2012
Ha! My son would've gone crazy for "The King" – how awesome is that? Looks like a wonderful day!
Jeanie permalinkDecember 10, 2012
I kept looking at these thinking next year you will have 2 boys in that picture with you and Jeremy. So happy for you. The brothers will have so much fun there…even more in a couple years when Weston is a little bigger.
And it's a darn good thing I wasn't drinking anything or I would've done a spit take on "Apparently Jer's olive green shirt was dirty this year". Haha! But really, though, not a bad idea to keep him in the green shirt because it looks nice on him.
Oh, and my youngest sister had her baby, too. Nov. 27th. Their third girl: this one is Emma. She is adorable, too, like your newbie.
Jen permalinkDecember 10, 2012
I've been reading your blog for a while now and I don't know what's making me comment on this particular post but I just have to say you are so blessed! Your family is just beautiful. That looks like a great family place. Thanks for giving all of us a glimpse into your life, I LOVE your decorating and home improvement tips. One day I might even put some of them to use
Cassie permalinkDecember 10, 2012
We always go to a place just like this called Pigeon Roost!! We LOVE it and it's HUGE. I was so sad when my daughter decided that she was big enough to go down the slides herself, too.
Jen M permalinkDecember 10, 2012
Cute pics, and I have to comment on how hot your boyfriend is, wowza!!
Whitney permalinkDecember 10, 2012
1. These photos are amazing. Period.
2. How much fun was that?! You guys are just the cutest family and I love to see when you are all having so much fun together.
3. Thank you for reminding me that I have photos from a place just like that that we took my son to in October. I am way behind in editing, but I am going to get on those tonight!
Emma permalinkDecember 10, 2012
The photo of Will flying solo almost made me cry! Children becoming independent is amazing to watch!
Heather permalinkDecember 11, 2012
Such an awesome way to share these amazing memories with your #1 boy! He'll remember this forever. Hx
katrina permalinkDecember 11, 2012
that looks fun! I wish we had one of those around here. I want to try the corn pit! Also, your men are gorgeous. All 3 of them. congrats
Hannah permalinkDecember 11, 2012
N'awwwh. Loved this post and loved seeing Will flying down the slide on his own!
Olivia permalinkDecember 11, 2012
Maybe it's the country girl in me but my favorite picture is the one of you and Will on the Quad bike!! Pure awesomeness!!
Dayna permalinkDecember 13, 2012
Dude, we love Corn Dawgs! We live on the other side of Athens from you!


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What if this guy (Brian Daboll not Mangini) is in fact our next OC? I think I would be okay with it. I mean the dude made Derek Anderson, Chad Pennington and Matt Moore look like they deserved to be starters in the NFL. Also he was able to get the most out of Reggie Bush, who has a very similar skill set to Dexter McCluster, and is utilized much like we should utilize Jamaal Charles. His standing amongst Dolphans is pretty good, he seems well liked.
What I'm more intrigued with though is that this means we will probably take a closer look at some of Miami's free agents. I remember when Pioli and Co. first got here I was really wanting them to bring in Vernon Carey to play RT. He had just come off of an impressive season playing opposite Jake Long, and Miami went and signed him to an extension.Well guess who is a free agent again?
The Main thing that concerns me is that despite Miami's woes at RT Vernon Carey was being used as a guard and even a center. I think that Carey will sign on as a starter no matter where he goes, but it doesn't look like it will be as a tackle again. Carey did well with the time he got on the interior line but there has to be a reason he was playing behind Marc "worst than Barry Richardson" Colombo this season.
Many here will say he could just replace Lilja but I don't think this is going to happen. Lilja will get another season as the Chiefs starter whether we like it or not. Lilja is in a contract year, since Pioli has come to town we have seen huge bursts in production from our players on contract years because Pioli has made the statement that he is willing to pay players who perform like they deserve to be. When it comes down to it, the only position on the O line that is going to get upgraded is RT.
Speaking of RT's. I saw that Mike Mayock has Riley Rieff as his highest rated OT in the draft. This is above Matt Kalil who is supposed to be one of the most ideal OT's to come out in a long time. Pretty bold statement by Mayock right there. I think if Reiff is there for us at 12 we have to take him. Those of you who noticed the 12 instead of 11 I'll explain. In my experience as a Chiefs fan we never get the good break, which means Rieff will probably actually go at #11 while we are picking #12 because we lost the stupid coin toss. Life as a Chiefs fan.
While we're on the topic of the draft I thought this was pretty cool; since Pioli has been in Kansas City he has been solid on 100% of his third round picks, well, depending on how you look at it. I bet everyone and their dog yelled out ALEX MAGEE when they read that first sentence (reading dogs!? What the what?) but bare with me. Since Pioli has come to Kansas City he has made 5 third round picks. They were Alex Magee, Jon Asomoah, Tony Moeaki, Justin Houston, and Allen Bailey. All but Magee currently start for the Kansas City Chiefs.
I can say without much doubt that there aren't many teams in the NFL who have gotten more production out of third round picks than Kansas City has from 2009 to now. Maybe we should just trade all of our picjs into the third and just dominate.
Now back to Magee. The thing is Pioli was able to turn a sixth and Magee into a fifth round pick, which turned into Ricky Stanzi. I'm not saying Stanzi is going to be a starter and blow us all away, but the most important backup on the team is the backup quarterback, even if Stanzi never becomes a starter I'm sure we have a backup for the long haul with Stanzi.


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Lady Eagles Finish 13th at Koasati Pines Collegiate Classic
FORT MYERS, Fla. - FGCU women's golf team rounded out a solid weekend of golf at the Koasati Pines Collegiate Classic in Kinder, Louisiana this past weekend.
Pacing the Eagles was junior Amber Peterson who recorded a three-round score of 239 (81-80-78) as she tied for thirty-second overall in the field.
Texas State University just edged out McNeese State University by two strokes to take the victory with a three-round score of 924 (303-317-304).
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January 2007
Mark defeated John Mahlow at King of the Cage by submission in the first round. Congrats Mark!
October 2006
Mark defeats Kevin Manderson by rear naked choke in round 1 at APEX: A Night of Champions. Congratulations Mark on your victory. Thanks to eveyone who came out to support the event.
I'm going to Brasil for holiday.
November 2005
The Joslins Canadian Grappling Championships were held on Sunday November 13, 2005. Congrats to
Shadi Nader for winning Gold in the beginner 155lb no gi division defeating 6 opponents
Andrew McInnes for winning Gold in the advanced 170lb no gi division and Bronze in the advanced gi division
Hamid Sadeghy for winning 4th in the beginner 140lb no gi division
September 2005
Congratulations to Lenny Wang and Andrew McInnes.
Mark Bocek is one of Canada's first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts and has been studying the art for more than a decade. He first studied under Rickson and Renzo Gracie and then moved on to Nova Uniao where he received his Black Belt through Joao Roque.
Since January Mark Bocek is no longer part of the Tap Out Burlington instructor team. For everyone interested in private lessons please...
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MCCOOK LAKE, S.D. (KTIV) - While it might not be feeling too much like it's spring, the geese at McCook lake were out swimming Wednesday like it was summer already.
Hundreds of geese soaked up the early morning rays, ignoring the fact the rest of us were quite cold with temperatures below freezing.
The birds beginning to migrate north is just one more sign the warm days of spring are on the way.