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Fact-checking Obama and Republicans at GOP retreat
At a Republican retreat, the president says he'd like to see "any independent fact-checker out there" examine claims by the GOP and himself. We accept the challenge.
By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 2:36 p.m.
Checking the GOP response to the State of the Union
Republicans offered some rebuttals to President Obama's State of the Union address. We check their facts.
By Bill Adair :: Published on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 4:28 p.m.
Fact-checking Obama's State of the Union speech
President Barack Obama delivers his first State of the Union address, and the Republicans deliver a rebuttal. We check the facts.
By Bill Adair :: Published on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 10:05 p.m.
Obama overstates impact of Supreme Court decision
The president says the decision allows foreign corporations to spend unlimited amounts in U.S. political efforts. But the court didn't say that.
By Louis Jacobson :: Published on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 6:34 p.m.
Tweets from the right: GOP leads in social media
We find John Boehner is right: In the House, Republicans have the lead on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
By Robert Farley :: Published on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 6:27 p.m.
More filibusters, yes, but not as many as Biden says
The vice president overstates how often filibusters are used.
By Catharine Richert :: Published on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 3:09 p.m.
A chain e-mail that keeps going and going
A chain e-mail written by a former attorney challenges the constitutionality of Democratic health care bills. We explore the arguments and debunk a couple of its claims.
By Robert Farley :: Published on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
A year later, still plenty of partisanship
Obama promised to "turn the page on the ugly partisanship" of Washington. But after a year in office, it's still ugly.
By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 5:03 p.m.
President Obama vs. the Truth-O-Meter
We examine how the new president has fared on the Truth-O-Meter in his first year in office.
By Robert Farley :: Published on Monday, January 18th, 2010 at 6:03 p.m.
Rating Obama's promises at the 1-year mark
One year into the Obama presidency, we explore how his campaign promises have fared on our Obameter.
By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 7:29 p.m.
Announcing PolitiFact Texas!
We launch our first state site in a partnership with the Austin American-Statesman.
By Bill Adair :: Published on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 8:40 a.m.
A Promise Broken on a budget offset
Candidate Obama promised to offset the cost of his national service plan with tax law changes and savings from the Iraq war. But he hasn't done so.
By Alex Holt :: Published on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 8:49 a.m.
Potpourri of promises
We've updated several dozen campaign promises this week as we get close to the one-year mark of Obama's presidency. Here's a sampling.
By Bill Adair :: Published on Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 6:06 p.m.
Do people on Wall Street earn just $70,000?
The New York mayor says most people working in finance earn just $70,000-80,000 per year. We check the numbers.
By Louis Jacobson :: Published on Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 6:21 p.m.
A Promise Broken on a vow to end no-bid contracts
Obama said he would require competition for all contracts over $25,000, but he hasn't done so.
By Wes Allison :: Published on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 6:23 p.m.
Obama's broken promise on health care talks
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist rekindles a complaint that health care talks have occurred behind closed doors. We find he's right.
By Bill Adair :: Published on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 6:44 p.m.
Who has more admirers -- the pope or Glenn Beck?
We check the polls to see if a columnist is right that Glenn Beck has better numbers than the pope.
By Louis Jacobson :: Published on Monday, January 4th, 2010 at 6:19 p.m.
Cheney claim on Obama earns Pants on Fire
The former vice president says President Obama won't admit the United States is at war with terrorists. But a check of Obama's speeches indicates the president has said that many times.
By Bill Adair :: Published on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at 12:23 p.m.
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Continental FriendsThere follow reports from recent get-togethers.
For information about meetings email Susan Harrod - firstname.lastname@example.com
Northern Groups
Bradford Continental Friends
for further information, contact email@example.com Bradford to Cracow
We were invited to the lovely home of Lily and Albert Waxman, where we heard all about their recent trip to Poland to follow the progress of the Sefer Torah which was donated by their synagogue in Bradford and now resides in the synagogue in Cracow.
Broughton/Crumpsall Continental Friends
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Cheshire Continental Friends
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Didsbury Continental Friends
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We had the pleasure to meet Emma Degan, in Manchester to play the role of Helga in Kindertransport at the Opera House. It was most interesting to talk to her and she was keen to hear stories from members of our group.
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A small group of enthusiastic members gathered at the second meeting of the group. We explored our roots as well as present-day problems in Europe. It was also an opportunity to hear about AJR social work services from Myrna and Jim.
for further information, contact firstname.lastname@example.com'Your Most Desirable Dinner Guest'
for further information, contact email@example.com Convivial Get-together
Colin Grant described his life in journalism, most of it spent at the Sunday Post, a popular weekly covering all Scotland, and his progress through the editorship of sports then news sections, with many anecdotes on press life. Altogether a convivial get-together.
Glasgow Book Club
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There was no shortage of input from members at our meeting in the home of Marion Camrass. The Marrying of Chani Kaufman by Eve Harris proved an excellent read. We were delighted to welcome Rita McNeil to the Book Club.
Glasgow CF
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Harrogate/York CF
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Meeting at the Schatzbergers' home, we were told by Inge Little of her attendance at the Prime Minister's Holocaust Commission in Wembley. We were joined by University of York postgraduates Sebastian and Hugh, who are making an educational video based on survivors' experiences. Some of our members agreed to be interviewed.
for further information, contact firstname.lastname@example.com that Future Generations Never Forget
At this meeting, kindly hosted by Rose Abrahamson, members discussed the Prime Minister's Holocaust Commission. The overall opinion was that Holocaust education is the most important factor in ensuring that future generations never forget.
for further information, contact firstname.lastname@example.com and Manchester Mutual Friends
Members of the Leeds and Manchester groups met for lunch at Brackmans Bakery, followed by a visit to the Manchester Jewish Museum to see an exhibition by Jewish artists including Chagall and Soutine. Some members from across the Pennines found 'mutual friends' from their birth places and had even attended the same cheder!
Leeds (Continental Friends)
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We were serenaded by violinist Elaine Green in the magnificent gardens belonging to Pippa and Norman Landey, who so generously offer their home each summer for our Annual Garden Party. A sumptuous afternoon tea of home baking followed, all catered by Pippa. Everyone went home with a big smile on their face.
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Brenda and Martin Levinson shared with a well attended meeting their trip to perhaps the most unusual Holocaust memorial in the world: Whitwell, Tennessee, home of the Paper Clips Project.
Northern Region Groups
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Over 50 members from across the North of England met at the Sinai Synagogue in Leeds. Following a welcome from Michael Newman, people dispersed into discussion groups and re-assembled for a delicious salmon lunch, after which David Lawson gave a most interesting talk on the Jews of Ostrava. After further discussion groups the afternoon culminated in cake and coffee before everyone headed home after a full and enjoyable day.
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Nigel Grizzard gave a most interesting talk on the growth of the Jewish community in Bradford, its influence on that city, and its increasing links with Israel.
Whitefield/Prestwich Continental Friends
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We welcomed TV/theatre presenters Ros and Jane Merkin, who spoke to us about their unique project to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Kindertransport. They have created the mobile (no props) play Suitcase, which they will perform at railway stations up and down the country.

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SFWeekly's Best of San Francisco 2013: A Comedy Perspective
Every year around this time has a fervor of excitement in the Bay Area comedy community. San Francisco is a crown hub of stand-up, a respected market for art and culture, and a mecca for a certain kind of comedy fan. It's the soup: where the transcendent feed and microcosms emerge and evolve. That being said, it's also a place with little industry, little structure, and massive turnover. Trying to get noticed, trying to become accomplished, is an arduous, lonesome, unappreciated task. That's why, during this time of year, a progress report of sorts really sets the year's tone for a select group of performers.
SFWeekly recently published it's "Best of" collection of articles, and, as always, a motley group of comedians got the nod (and boost) of recognition.


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The Man Who Leaped Onto JFK's Death Car
Clint Hill: "It Never Goes Away"
DALLAS – It is the most famous home movie of all time. Just 26.6 seconds in length, it shows, in gruesome detail, the Nov. 22, 1963 murder of President John F. Kennedy.
In the clip - known as the "Zapruder film" for the man who shot it, Dallas dressmaker Abraham Zapruder – a Secret Service agent is seen running towards Kennedy's limo. As the car speeds up, the man struggles to hop on. He grabs a rung, nearly slips and pulls himself aboard. Pushing Jacqueline Kennedy back into the car – he draped his body over hers and the fatally-wounded president as the car speeds to Parkland Memorial hospital.
But it was too late.
That man, Clint Hill, told me all about it – as he led me on a tour of the crime scene.
"I think about it every day," he said. "It never goes away."
Gruesome Memories
Walking down Elm Street, the old Texas School Book Depository building loomed over our shoulder as Hill recalled in vivid, excruciating detail what happened, right after SS100x – the presidential limousine – made the sharp left turn off Houston Street at 12:30pm:
"He (driver Bill Greer) began to accelerate slightly. And just as he began to get to the original speed of 11, 12 mph, I heard a noise from my right rear – an explosive sound. I had been scanning to the left side of the streets; there were a few people in the grassy area. And as I heard that explosive noise, my scan took me across the presidential vehicle moving to my right. When I did so, I saw the president grab his throat, lurch to his left, and I knew that something had happened. I jumped off the follow up car and ran toward the presidential vehicle. During that run, apparently there was another shot, which I did not hear. Just before I reached the presidential vehicle, a third shot rang out. I heard it and I felt it because it hit the president in the head above the right ear to the rear portion of his head.
Brain matter and blood spewed out of that wound and I was covered with it as was the car. Mrs. Kennedy at that time came out on the back of the trunk of the car attempting to retrieve something that had come off the president's head, which was the right rear. She didn't know I was there. I did the best I could to place her into the back seat, got her into the back seat. The president fell over into her lap. His head was exposed. I could see his eyes were fixed. The upper right portion of his head was split open. It looked like somebody had taken a spoon or something and removed brain matter and spread it all around the back of the car, along with blood, all over Mrs. Kennedy and everybody else. So I placed myself up as high as I could above them to prevent anybody from shooting any more into the car. The driver accelerated and we sped off."
Only six seconds had passed.
During the frantic race to the hospital, as SS100X – the presidential car – reached speeds of 80 mph, Hill turned to the follow up car and gave the thumbs down. He banged his fist on the trunk in agony.
"They didn't officially declare him dead until 1:00. But I knew from the moment I got on top of the car and looked down into his face that he was dead."
As Hill recounted the story, it was clearly difficult for him. He paused several times, clearing his throat and occasionally looking down.
Who Did It?
From Hill's perspective, there was no conspiracy. Lee Harvey Oswald, from his sixth-floor perch in the book depository – right upstairs from where we met – planned and carried out the assassination on his own.
"I think they got it pretty much right," Hill says. "I believe there were only three shots, that they came from the right rear from an elevated position from the school book depository. The rifle used was the same rifle used for all three shots and it turned out to be Lee Harvey Oswald as the shooter. So I think they got it right."
But Hill says the infamous Warren Commission erred in not calling enough witnesses, namely two agents who were with Hill in "Halfback" – the Secret Service car directly behind the presidential vehicle.
"If they would have asked us – we would have had the follow up car driver (Sam Kinney) and the shift leader (Emory Roberts) testify because both of them saw all three shots find their mark. And that testimony was lost, because they're both dead."
Hill says their testimony would have helped solidify the Warren Commission's view that Oswald was the lone gunman. Three spent cartridges were found in the sniper's nest on the book depository's sixth floor; finger and palm prints on boxes in the sniper's nest, fiber's from Oswald's shirt in the rifle - and eyewitnesses who saw him standing in the window with the rifle moments before the assassination - the evidence, they say, is overwhelming. Meantime, the "Magic Bullet" theory has since been debunked by technology and knocking down some commonly-held, but false, assumptions. After all this time, no hard proof has ever surfaced that anyone else fired a shot or was involved in any way.
But many Americans still believe Oswald must have had some help: Cubans, the Mafia, CIA, even Lyndon Johnson figure in their theories. An earth-shattering crime of such monstrous proportions simply couldn't have been committed by just one person, they say. Hill's response: nonsense.
"There's one that person shot Martin Luther King, there's one person that shot Bobby Kennedy, there's one that shot George Wallace, there's one person shot Ronald Reagan, there's two different people that each individually shot at Jerry Ford. So it's been one person almost every time."
The other three presidents killed in office – Lincoln, Garfield and McKinley – also died at the hands of a lone gunman, Hill adds.
"Hopefully, they'll (future generations) begin to learn the real factual situation as it was, as it happened that day."
Endless Nightmare
Hill spent decades wallowing in guilt after the assassination.
"I went down to the basement with alcohol and cigarettes and stayed there several years," he says, and ran those six seconds over and over again in his mind. He broke down on "60 Minutes" in 1975, saying President Kennedy's death was all his fault.
Hill never thought he would – or could – ever return to Dallas. But in 1990, after a Secret Service convention in San Antonio, he decided to go. He didn't tell anyone.
"I spent some time out on Elm Street, in the Dealey Plaza area, in the school book depository and I finally came to the conclusion that, after looking at everything, that what I did on Nov. 22, 1963, I did as much as I could do. I couldn't have done more."
After 27 years, it was cathartic, he says.
"It gave me a sense of relief. At least I tried to intervene, even though I still feel a sense of responsibility that I was unable to provide the protection that we had promised and guaranteed that we would provide. At least I had tried. And I was the only agent who had a chance to try. None of the other guys had an opportunity. Only myself."
Hill signed the guest book at the sixth floor museum – using a different name. He didn't want anyone to know he had been there.
That was 1990. As we chat, it is clear that even today – after nearly half a century – it is an ordeal for him to come to this place.
"It's quite emotional for me to be here. I don't have the nightmares on a constant basis like I used to have. But it's still there, and anytime I hear anything n the radio or on TV or read something in the paper – there always seems to be something about JFK or Mrs. Kennedy or the Kennedy children, it brings back good memories, but also bad memories of November 22, 1963."
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Black's Bar & Kitchen
- Address:
7750 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814Neighborhood:
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
- Cuisine:
SeafoodPrice: $30 and under
Black's Bar & Kitchen
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com/
- Phone: 3016525525
- Hours of Operation:
Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Lite Fare Bar Menu: 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm; Late Night Menu: Thursday 10:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday & Saturday 11:00pm - 12:00am
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, American
- Executive Chef: Dane Sewlall
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
A word from Black's Bar & Kitchen
Black's Bar And Kitchen is the most appetizing news to swim into Bethesda in seasons." "I have yet to meet a fish dish I don't like here" Tom Sietsema, The Washington Post. Welcome to Black's Bar & Kitchen, Bethesda Maryland's premiere restaurant. Recently named Maryland's Favorite New Restaurant for 2007, Black's serves a refined menu of Modern American cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. Black's innovative menu blend organic ingredients with a light and fresh flair, including regional flavors from Virginia's Northern Neck and Southern Maryland's agricultural development coalition and showcases the finest organic meats and game. The wine selection, over 300 labels in all, is prominently displayed in a new state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled wine room. Black's received the Wine Spectator Magazine's Award of Excellence.Continued
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- Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked
Black's Bar & Kitchen - Best Restaurants in Bethesda / Chevy Chase ›
Black's Bar & Kitchen reviews from OpenTable diners
207 reviews since April 25, 2014
- Food4.2Service4.1
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (100)great for outdoor dining (87)special occasion (78)neighborhood gem (63)vibrant bar scene (44)good for groups (39)romantic (36)notable wine list (35)great for lunch (32)great for brunch (28)hot spot (21)kid-friendly (9)late-night find (7)scenic view (2)Show More
- Fabulous birthdayOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/18/2014I took a friend there for her birthday and we had a wonderful time. The service and the food were both equally outstanding. I would consider this to be among the top restaurants in Bethesda!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fun lunchOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/18/2014Met with a group of girlfriends for lunch. Really enjoyed their Express Lunch menu that included a glass of wine, starter and main course for $18.00. Ate on the patio. Service was relaxed but attentive. I've been here many times for dinner and drinks and have always enjoyed myself.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best BrunchsussVIPDined on 8/17/2014Glorious cold seafood spread, great salads, several sumptuous entrees and desserts that make you feel so guilty! Keep it up! Don't raise prices! We want the pig roast again!Special Features:
- Nice EveninghungryDined on 8/16/2014Overall seafood was very good, but crab cakes were disappointing. Wine list is impressie, but somewhat pricey.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lee41VIPDined on 8/16/2014Nice to know the Black group does entrees beyond wish well -- we enjoyed our veal sutlets and duck breast very much.Special Features:
- disappointingOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/16/2014the swordfish was disappointing and the seafood stew much to spicy
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/16/2014Food was nothing out of the ordinary and the drinks were way overpriced - I think you can get a better deal elsewhere in Bethesda.
- Great!VikkiDined on 8/11/2014I love Black's...great food, great service, definite winner! They even gave us little treat bags after dinner because it was a birthday...very thoughtful, and delicious!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not worth the moneyTheHonestTruthVIPDined on 8/9/2014Food was ok, but overpriced. Sidewalk seating was nice and worthwhile on an appropriate night. Crabcakes were run-of-the-mill, fried oysters way too greasy. Second time here. Same results, some food is good, some not-so-good.
- Food tasted greatHighmetabolismDined on 8/8/2014Great meal overall. The server was very well versed on the menu and suggested great specials.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Simply unparalleledOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/7/2014I have taken my daughter here to introduce her to oysters and, again, with a friend, for birthday brunch. The other night, we were there to celebrate our marriage --earlier in the day-- because my wife and I knew, from experience, that Black's was the only place to go. We were certainly not wrong! Black's never disappoints! The service was impeccable, the atmosphere just right; and, of course, the food was superb--imaginatively, attractively and deliciously prepared!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/6/2014I had the Bronzini my friend had the scallops. The fish was overcooked without a lot of flavor. Have had this fish many times and have cooked it myself, but this was pretty tasteless. The waiter normally asks if you would like it de-boned but not at Black's. I probably would not come back for dinner. Might try the Happy Hour. For the price I thought food was just ok.
- Great experienceJamesDined on 8/3/2014I had not been to Black's Bar & Kitchen since it was completely remodeled. The restaurant is now really nice where before it felt more like a bar. The food and service were both very good and I would definitely go again.Special Features:
- FANTASTIC1234Dined on 8/3/2014Love Black's Kitchen & Bar. We live out of state and stay in Bethesda when visiting our daughter at AU. This visit Black's was the restaurant I picked for a special family dinner. It was fantastic. We all LOVED our food, from apps. to the dinner rolls. Selected one Sunday 1/2 price bottle of wine was an added bonus. The bits of chocolate made daily at end of the meal also incredible. Slight disappointment with dessert, Heathbar dessert not very chocolate. Highly recommend Black's Kitchen & Bar great experience.Special Features:
- Great brunch!Chatterboxx1969VIPDined on 7/27/2014I've been to Black's a number of times for dinner, but this was my first time for Sunday brunch. My family enjoyed a wonderful selection of brunch foods. The waiter was nice, but we really needed him to come check on us more often. I will definitely be back for Sunday brunch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- gimme raw bargreggiedDined on 7/21/2014do ya like trying oysters from all over north amercia (about 15 different choices) and a healthy selection of "not your average" seafood selections? do you like winelists that range from $35 malbecs to $3400 exotics? then this is your spot. highly recommended over some of the other, more standard bethesda dining options.Special Features:
- DeliciousellencVIPDined on 7/19/2014appetizers were terrific, food was delicious, service outstanding. We had out of town guests who do not have an adventurous palette, they loved it.Special Features:
- RDK058VIPDined on 7/16/2014Very good for small office birthday celebration. Service was attentive and the food was enjoyable.Special Features:
- Good place for a business lunchBusiness101VIPDined on 7/15/2014Have dined here numerous times, both for lunch and dinner. Food always is good and if you get a good table it's very conducive to business conversations at lunch time.Special Features:
- ServiceGatorDined on 7/14/2014Excellent service. From our waiter to the person who cleared our plates awesome. That's were it goes downhill. Upon entering restaurant vacuum the entry sometime. Food just okay. We had six people and everyone ordered different items. Seafood significantly better than steaks. Actually steaks don't bother. Honestly would not go back for the price much better places out there.
- Great place to catch-up!evonovichVIPDined on 7/14/2014One of my bridesmaids was in town this week from San Fran. Her parents live in Rockville, and I'm in Falls Church, so we met at Black's. I was sorry to hear about Addie's, but Black's is always a treat! We both had a summer salad - followed by the mussels! One Thai and one Addie's - highly recommend both. We had a terrific time - nearly closed the restaurant - and I will definitely be back!Special Features:
- Fine Fush Dining - BethesdaBethesdaEaterVIPDined on 7/13/2014Always known for its fish and shellfish, Black's maintains it standards that compels one to return,Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great seafoodOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 7/12/2014We both had the filet of trout which was excellent. Tough to choose amongst several seafood options. Cornbrad oysters appetizer also very good. Expect great food at Black's but prices reflect the high end dining.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- PricyOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 7/11/2014The food was good ... Not outstanding for the money. The resturant service was excellent and we wee seated immediatelySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Soft shell crabsSTASADined on 7/11/2014What a treat at the right time of year. Everyone at the table had them and loved them... The salad with the grilled shrimp was delicious.The grapefruit addition is unusual but delicious and refreshing.Special Features:
- Short of expectationsJoeADined on 7/1/2014Black's has a great seafood menu, and we have always been able to count on them. However our last visit was a disappointment. Not worthy of the price.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very good, but pricey seafoodOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 6/29/2014My companions opted for the $43 seafood brunch. They happily over ate, and paid more than 3 times what I paid for the beer braised pork belly Benedict, which I enjoyed for breakfast. - BISpecial Features:
- Bad all aroundOpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 6/28/2014Service was brusk and unprofessional. Waiter had to read specials haltingly. No eye contact. Mechanical delivery. Did not watch table at all. Long wait for bill. Partner's steak was reportedly good. His potato side was not edible. My "local greens" salad was clamshell lettuces. My trout was really overcooked, hot enough to burn my tongue, sauce had no flavor, and greens were minuscule and over-cooked. (Waiter didn't seem to notice that plates like the potatoes were completely untouched.) It was a Fri night, but not overly busy.
- Almost excellentHappyMoslyVeggieChefDined on 6/28/2014As a chef i really appreciate Blacks attention to detail and vibrant menu. Always fresh, excellent preparations!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First timeCinnamonVIPDined on 6/27/2014When I walk by, this restaurant always smells so good. Finally got a chance to try it. Menu is very creative as are the daily specials. Ordered the fish tacos, which were quite tasty. It's quite a large restaurant and the lighting is very dim. I give it a thumbs up,Special Features:
- Tasty treatsLindaDined on 6/26/2014Pickled green tomatoes? Whoa yea! And that was just the side for the crunchy soft-shelled crab appetizer. Yum! I had the scallops, which were plenty tasty and perfectly prepared, but next to my friend's seafood stew? Sha, that stew was the bomb!Special Features:
- Enjoyed the food and the ambienceBethesdianDined on 6/25/2014The seafood stew is quite good. Clams were also enjoyable.Special Features:
- Always a good choiceweb37Dined on 6/24/2014Couldn't get soft shelled crabs at Chef Tony's but found them here. Delectable. The food is always good and the service was excellent. A rarity for me not to have their mussels, which are about the best I've ever had, but couldn't resist the crabs.Special Features:
- Early dinner Sunday, June 22.SeafoodieDined on 6/22/2014Outside seating on a good weather night. It was great. But primo was the seafood - trout, seafood stew, crab cakes. The bread basket was outstanding. We hit half-price wine night and scored well. I asked the restaurant to adopt me.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 6/21/2014Seafood predominates. Interesting raw bar, tasty entrees. Server was quite attentive. Would definitely return.Special Features:
- exceptional serviceTracyPVIPDined on 6/21/2014We decided to try Blacks for Sunday brunch, and we were not disappointed. Service was superb and enthusiastic. Food was creative and delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Superb dinner at Black's/Bethesdadiningmaven1Dined on 6/20/2014We had a delightful dinner at Black's the other night. The restaurant was sublime and restful. My husband raved about the tuna (although I have never seen him eat sushi grade tuna before - and the waiter pointed out that this was very high grade tuna), and my hanger steak was absolutely perfect. The knowledgeable waiter suggested a perfect degree of "doneness" and a wonderful chimichurra sauce, which made every bite a treat. Nice that you can order entrees and select your sides. Coffee at the end was served in large cups, and the cappuccino was very tasty. Only improvement opportunity - I do wish they could offer a glass of chardonnay with an oak finish for less than $16, however. Overall, great experience... thank you!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Meets high expectationsNorthBethesdaDinerVIPDined on 6/19/2014We were regulars at a different Black's property: Addie's, which closed recently due to the large scale redevelopment of Rockville Pike. So, we knew to expect a great experience at this restaurant. We were not disappointed. The food was prepared and presented well, from the warm bread and on. Glass of wine is served nicely in a small carafe. We enjoyed several different fish as entrees, including Skate, which is a nice change of pace from the usual. Worth a visit, and a revisit.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Sea foodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/19/2014Awesome oysters and Seafood stew topped off this great meal with friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Power outagePiperDined on 6/17/2014When we arrived for our reservation, the entire block where Blacks Bar is located had a power outage. Hence, they would not seat us or feed us so we went elsewhere. My ratings for food, service and ambience are only there because they are required and do not reflect on those actual aspects.I would recommend this to a friend.


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Restore funding to the EEOC and the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
"Will restore funding to these vital agencies (the EEOC and the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs), reduce their charge backlog and strengthen laws already on the books that help workers fight pay discrimination."
Sources: "Barack Obama and Joe Biden: Creating Equal Opportunity and Justice for All"
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Updated: Friday, January 8th, 2010 | By Wes Allison
When the president signed the 2010 omnibus spending bill in December, Barack Obama and the Democrat-led Congress made good on his pledge to restore funding to pre-Bush administration levels for both the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, which enforces the requirements that government contractors adhere to federal hiring and antidiscrimination rules.
Thanks to this influx of millions of additional dollars, the agencies are on track to hire hundreds of investigators, lawyers, mediators and support staff to eat away at a backlog of workplace discrimination complaints, as the president promised.
According to the U.S. House committee report on the Labor Department funding, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs will get an extra $19 million to help the agency conduct more than 5,000 audits of contractor practices a year -– an increase of more than 20 percent. Jesse Lawder, a spokesman for the agency, said the agency also plans to hire about 200 new workers. The agency's total budget for 2010 is now about $103 million.
About 1 in 4 American workers work for a federal government contractor, the agency says.
"We are renewing our commitment to strengthening affirmative action, combating discrimination against veterans and people with disabilities, as well as continuing to resolve systemic discrimination cases," Lawder wrote in a statement to PolitiFact.com.
The EEOC, meanwhile, will use its funding increase of $23.3 million to hire 140 employees, according to an agency report submitted to Congress. The agency"s total budget for 2010 is about $367 million.
"This represents the largest budget increase the EEOC has received in a long time, in at least the past decade," said David Grinberg, an EEOC spokesman in Washington. He said the agency will use the extra manpower to eat away at a backlog of cases.
As for Obama"s pledge to strengthen existing laws against pay discrimination, in January 2009 Obama pushed for, then signed, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, which amended the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The law overturned a 2007 Supreme Court decision that restricted the ability of victims of discrimination to recover back pay from their employers.
Sharyn Tejani, senior policy counsel at the National Partnership for Women and Families, said the Obama administration could do more -- such as require the EEOC to collect wage data to better target discriminatory pay practices -- but the Lilly Ledbetter Act was a major victory. Given that, plus the funding increases at the EEOC and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and the agencies" plans to add personnel to tackle the backlog of discrimination complaints, PolitiFact rates this a Promise Kept.
Phone interview, Jan. 7, Sharyn Tejani, senior policy counsel, National Partnership for Women and Families.
House-Senate conference report summary of Labor, Health and Human Services appropriations, fiscal year 2010.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission budget justification report for Congress.
Department of Labor's 2010 Budget in Brief, as requested by the department (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Progams is on page 41)
Congressional Research Service summary, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
Text of the Lilly Ledbetter act, S. 181, as passed by the House and the Senate and signed into law on Jan. 29, 2009.
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MANATEE -- Superintendent Rick Mills is pressing the state Inspector General to look into past Manatee County School District administrators for possible malfeasance but the state is not jumping to open an investigation.
Mills, acting School Board Chairman Dave "Watchdog" Miner and other school district leaders spoke by phone Wednesday with Inspector General Mike Blackburn of the Florida Department of Education about investigating past financial practices of the district, as well as possible misconduct by school board members.
Mills said he is concerned about the deficit prior administrators left behind, as well as $10 million in questioned costs after the recent Auditor General's audit report, which listed 42 findings of operational and federal finance deficits through June 30, 2013.
Blackburn asked the district to list all allegations of fraud, waste and abuse related to potential policy or statute violations, Mills said Wednesday.
"We had a 45-minute discussion with the Inspector General in which we explained the justification and rational for our request for an investigation," Mills said in a press release. "I believe we made a case that the fallout from the financial calamity that devastated this school district has left (an) open wound in our community that must be addressed. Inspector General Blackburn stated he would review the list submitted with Education Commissioner Pam Stewart, who will ultimately decide if an investigation is warranted."
Julie Aranibar, chairwoman of the Manatee County School Board, said she supports an investigation of school board members during former Superintendent Tim McGonegal's administration. Aranibar was on the board during McGonegal's term.
"I think everyone should be asked the questions and it should be on the record," Aranibar said Wednesday. "The important thing about all of this is we are the only county in the entire state that has ever been in this situation. The state Legislature is not looking to make a lot of laws about this, but its interest is to ensure this never happens again."
If malfeasance and misconduct are found, the district may file charges or bring a civil suit.
The state does not have a timeline to decide on whether to conduct an investigation.
Tiffany Cowie, Florida Department of Education spokeswoman, said if the state decides to investigate it will publish the findings.
What happens once results are published will be up to the Manatee County School District, according to Cowie, who said the state does not decide penalties.
Calls late Wednesday afternoon to Blackburn, Cowie and the Inspector General's office were not returned.
Erica Earl, education reporter, can be reached at 941-745-7081.


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A Colorado woman was impaled by a light pole after she crashed because she was texting and driving.
During an event at Ninety Six High School on Thursday, a pig rodeo was held where some have alleged inappropriate handling of the sow.
According to Greenwood District 52 Superintendent Dr. Mark Peterson, high school and middle school students attended the pig rodeo event, which had the pig in a fenced-off area with teams trying to catch the animal.
News of the rodeo broke on social media where some claimed the pig was inappropriately handled during the rodeo, as it was "lifted shoulder height and spiked like a football" and "by the end of the ordeal, the pig could no longer walk" with claims the animal's legs were broken.
Peterson denied those claims saying, "The pig was not spiked, thrown down, nor did any bones get broken."
The pig in question was picked up by local animal activist Joe Mann on Friday and taken to Dr. Paula Watkins, DMV, at Chinquapin Animal Hospital where she was X-rayed and examined. FOX Carolina spoke with Watkins who said the pig had no broken bones or serious injuries. She said while the pig had some minor injuries, they did not know if they were older than Thursday.
The pig, named Charlotte by Mann, had bruising and soft tissue injuries, according to a Facebook post on his rescue page.
In the wake of the reaction to the event, Peterson said, "I can assure you that this activity will not be scheduled in the future. If I have offended anyone, I certainly apologize."
FOX Carolina is hearing from people on both sides, including students who were at the event, and will have continuing coverage on The Ten O'Clock News and on foxcarolina.com.
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Sometimes you just gotta wear pants. Tell me about your favorite climbing pants. I am looking for something light weight and non-cotton. My favorites are Patagonioa High Wire Hemp Jeans, but they are no longer in production and ebay ain't got 'em either. Thanks!
Arcteryx Rampart pants. They're freaking expensive ($99), but they're awesome. Really, really light and durable. The Rampart shorts are great, too. Also crazy expensive ($89), but again, worth it.
I climb in $0.20 pants from Goodwill. Whatever fits. Whatever looks the most riduculous also scores me cool points, or anti-cool points. Do expensive pants really make a difference? Am I missing out on something? I guess some kind of fast dry/waterproof breathable thing could be good.
I've put my Prana Zion pants through quite a lot of abuse over the course of two years and they show absolutely no signs of it. They're proving to be extremely durable. They're lightweight, do a pretty good job of wicking away sweat, and they dry very quickly. The combination of a relatively loose fit and flexible fabric make it obvious that I haven't been doing yoga lately when I can't quite get my foot up on that high step hold. Like many other climbing-specific pants, they're not the cheapest option but you get what you pay for. And, I have a feeling that I'll be getting my money's worth out of them for at least another 2 years.
The Verve Belikos are great, so are the Arc'Teryx Perimeters. I have a pair of the High Wires i might be willing to sell you if the price (and waist size) was right. My absolute favorite pair was the Patagonia Senders, but no one has those anymore either.
Kuhl renegade pants are the least restrictive and most comfortable pants I've ever owned. When I bought them I was worried about durability but they have survived a year of regular climbing and alpine adventures. Plus they roll up nicely into shorts if you can handle the Huck Finn look. Otherwise it's the Prana Zion for colder weather. These need more pockets though for me to rave.
Metolius Dyno Pant
Prana Stretch Zion and the OR Ferrosi. Both are available in shorter inseams.
REI Endeavors are my fav so far. www.rei.com/product/809850/rei-endeavor-hiking-pants-mens-30>>>
Hands down gotta be the Bananna Hammock. Hands down.
Another vote for the Prana Stretch Zion pants. Haven't found anything better yet... Well, except for what I wore in the 80s.
these are all synthetic, come in just about any size, have zippered pockets on the legs, gusseted crotch, AND they are reasonably cheap ($49)! www.rei.com/product/784061/rei-adventures-pants-mens-34-inse>>> I've had all sorts of climbing pants, including expensive (as in Arcteryx...) over the years, and these are as good or better as anything I've used. They are a bit warmer than most though (brushed finish), so they work best in alpine settings or cooler weather.
Mountain hardware piero pants for the desert and tights everywhere else
Prana Zion. Arc'Teryx Rampart are much lighter, and super durable. The aforementioned REI Adventures aren't bad for a heavier pant.
prana stretch zion pants and shorts, had mine for several years now of climbing and show very little signs of wearing
Lycra tights!
Somebody said Lycra? I think these pants made me look/feel fast.,,,anyway, about 25 years ago.
oh well, climbers gotta have pants... www.arborwear.com/products/pants/tech-pants
Lycra is coming back. You heard it here first. Thanks for all the input. Keep 'em coming.
i like the moon cypher pants
The Patagonia Simple Guide pants (used to be the Rock Guide) have been the most incredible pants for rock climbing. They use a rad lightweight softshell-type polyester/spandex blend that's so light and stretchy you hardly realize you're wearing them. I purchased my first pair about three seasons ago and am still using them. They're in great shape (minus the accidental crampon hole) despite seeing me up several long alpine rock routes and big walls on California granite, plus TONS of cragging in the Creek, Valley and prickly Wyoming limestone that's traditionally ripped holes in pants. Can't say enough about these things. I love them so much I bought another pair of them on sale as a backup in case the 'guch stops making them. Not that this seems likely- they seem to be approaching timeless classic status like the R1 Hoody.
I lived most of the late 70's and early 80's in my Chouinard double layer canvas pants. They were rock and bullet proof for sure.


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While there is no authoritatively accredited definition for the term OER at present, the most frequently used definition is, "digitised materials offered freely and openly for educators, students and self-learners to use and reuse for teaching, learning and research" (OECD, 2007).
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Lift at Terminus Club
A West Coast barre workout makes abs fab
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The latest and most ab-assaulting workout to arrive in Atlanta is Lift, an exercise class built around the ballet barre. Run by UGA alum Lindsey Daughters and operated out of Buckhead's sleek Terminus Club, Lift derives its moves from Pilates, yoga, and ballet to yield the most refined core workout in town. The hour-long program progresses from gentle mat stretches to strenuous exercises at the barre. Participants lift everything—arms, legs, whole bodies—as Daughters's voice booms around the room: Lift. Lift. Lift.
For one routine, I put a leg up on the barre and, with the other, alternated from toe to flat foot and back again—all while maintaining perfect posture: shoulders down, leg straight, everything facing forward, core tightened
activated. And then we did the other side. For the final routines, I could barely hold my legs an inch above the ground, but it paid off. Just one class and my abs looked better than they've looked in a year.
Barre-based workouts have been around since the late fifties, when a German émigré incorporated barre techniques in her London exercise classes. The concept crossed the pond in 1971 and got hot in the early aughts with the openings of San Francisco's Dailey Method and Bar Method; celebrity acolytes include Drew Barrymore. Daughters, who worked on the trading floor at Morgan Stanley, taught courses part time at Dailey after earning her license there. After moving to Atlanta and discovering the city had no such offerings, she opened Lift in April 2009 out of her fiance's Westside home. In March, she used her business savvy to shift the class uptown.
Because each class is capped at twelve people, Daughters can focus on each participant, so even the uninitiated can get up to speed. You don't need Terminus Club membership to get in, but you do need $20—and an outfit from Lululemon Athletica wouldn't hurt. You also don't need two X chromosomes, though flexibility is helpful, and excelling in the course
depend upon that essentially feminine trait of endurance.
Lift is held every Monday and Thursday at 6:15 p.m. and every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Terminus Club, 3280 Peachtree Road, Suite 225, 404-567-4947,
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After a routine mammogram, the then 59-year-old underwent a lumpectomy, followed by radiation therapy. While DCIS is not life threatening, when left untreated, in some cases it can become invasive. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 5 cases of breast cancer diagnosed are DCIS. Risk factors include:
alcohol use
DES exposure
long term use of hormone replacement therapy
- previous radiation therapy to the chest area
Other risk factors include being a carrier of the BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 gene, having a family history of breast cancer, and also early onset of menstruation (before age 12) and/or late menopause (after 55).
Ann Romney's Diagnosis with DCISRomney's diagnosis came following a routine mammogram. It was not clear whether she experienced any symptoms at the time of her screening. It is common for women to not have any symptoms with DCIS. This makes having a regular mammogram essential for diagnosing breast cancer, especially early cases of the disease, as in Romney's case. The National Cancer Institute reports that 80 percent of women with DCIS are diagnosed through routine mammograms.
Though uncommon, when DCIS symptoms are present, women may experience a lump in their breast or armpit. Nipple discharge may also occur.
Ann Romney's DCIS TreatmentRomney underwent a lumpectomy, a procedure that removes only part of the breast. The goal of the procedure is to remove the abnormal breast while conserving as much healthy breast tissue as possible. Most women who have lumpectomies do not need any type of breast reconstruction surgery.
Women with a greater extent of DCIS may require a mastectomy, the surgical removal of the entire breast. Many women with DCIS only require a lumpectomy, however. Many factors are considered when evaluating the need for a lobectomy and mastectomy. Lumpectomy Versus Mastectomy: 10 Questions to Help You Decide
Romney also had radiation therapy after her lumpectomy, which is a standard for most women who have a lumpectomy to treat DCIS. Radiation therapy reduces the risk of a recurrence.
A side effect of having breast cancer surgery and radiation therapy is lymphedema, a condition marked the excess accumulation of lymph fluid in the tissues. In women undergoing breast cancer treatment, the result is temporary or chronic swelling in the arms, breast and chest.
Life After DCISRomney has remained relatively private about her diagnosis and treatment with DCIS. She has said that horseback riding helped her to cope with her health problems, which also include having multiple sclerosis.
After treatment, some women must have more frequent mammograms, even if they had a mastectomy. Regular screenings help to diagnose a recurrence earlier. The typical interval is every six months after a lumpectomy, at least for a few years.


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Capitol Hill Cubans: Iran's Venezuelan Port Facility
Venezuela's Hugo Chavez has granted Iran the use of a private port facility in the Paraguaná peninsula, which operates under a veil of secrecy.
El Nuevo Herald newspaper has obtained a document showing how Chavez's government contracted the port to the Iranian Offshore Engineering & Construction Company (IOEC).
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I really want to be negative. I really do..but I feel there are enough Fans, Podcasts, online articles and papers to do that.. Ok, I still sense anger in you. Let's get the "Dark Side" out of...
It's STILL only Pre-Season right? No reason to get too high or too low.. The middle of the road is the way to go!! That all being said, I thought we would be better. Not Jedi Master level, but...
Sure, it's "only Pre-Season". You'll hear it now, you'll hear it 100 years from now. That's how people see it, that's how people understand it and that's how people excuse this level of play. H...
Damn, there was a time the future was promising.. Now? Let's just say the "Dark Times" are in the near future! It is now clear as day that NONE of Quarterbacks drafted or signed have worked out for us this year. Matt Flynn? Lack of Vision and made bad decisions, Tyler Wilson? Too wet behind the Ears and raw.. Terrelle Pryor? Unable to be a pocket passer and isn't creative enough.. Matt McGloin? Well, we have all have seen enough Highlights from the past week.. How bad was last week? It took me four damn days to get over it (Sorry about the lateness of the Blog). Eh, you can't really blame the entire game on the Offense..OH WAIT! YES YOU CAN! Can you say FIVE picks?!??! I can! I swear my forehead was bruised after face palming so damn much. Matt, I'm just finally glad we know the real you. You showed enough promise weeks back to be the Starter, but failed to show growth after Defenses studied you. I appreciate the 297 yards thrown, but think it's time to start looking for a QB all over again. Those picks near the Red Zone were costly and very unprofessional. If anything, at least Rashad Jennings proved once again he can carry a heavy workload (23 carries for 93 yards-2 TDs). I'm not sure he can still be the featured back, but these last two games might prove otherwise. Receivers? I used to believe that this was or #1 need. Now, I'm thinking the draft order should be as followed: QB, RT, RB, WR. Defense? I'm very saddened by the fact that our team has regressed in this department. It still brings the Lord of the Sith joy knowing that our run stopping Defense has improved greatly (9th in the NFL) but pisses me the F$##ck off knowing we are still horrible at defending the pass AND NOW defending screens! I know part of the reason is the lack of pass rush, but camon'!!!! Yes, I know the Offense has put them in terrible positions..but we still have to make the big plays when we need to, right??!?! RIGHT!!! Dear New 2014 Coach, please take the time to draft a decent pass rusher and Cover Corner new year. If we keep this lineup? We're destined for more of the same. Yeah, I think it's safe to say that Dennis Allen will not retain his job if we don't see progress in these last two games.. I sure do wish Jon Gruden didn't extend his MNF contract!!! (sigh) Summary: OAKLAND, Calif. - Jamaal Charles turned the Kansas City Chiefs' playoff clinching party into a game-long celebration right from the start. Charles scored the first of his team record-tying five touchdowns on a 49-yard screen pass on the first play from scrimmage, sending the Chiefs to a 56-31 win over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday that clinched at least a wild-card spot. "A big part of this team depends on me, Charles said. "Once I'm healthy this offense can go a long way and this team can go a long way." Alex Smith threw four of his five TD passes to Charles, going 17 for 20 for 287 yards to make the Chiefs the fourth team ever to make the playoffs a year after losing at least 14 games. Kansas City (11-3) is tied for first place in the AFC West with Denver but needs help to win the division because the Broncos swept the season series. "Anytime you can be a part of the turnaround, it's a special feeling," Smith said. "These guys have worked hard and deserve a ton of credit. It's special to be a part of this." Matt McGloin threw four interceptions and lost a fumble while sharing time with Terrelle Pryor as Oakland (4-10) allowed the most points in franchise history and lost its fourth straight game. The Raiders had seven turnovers overall. The performance drew constant boos from a crowd frustrated over 11 straight seasons without a winning record and raise questions about whether theRaiders are showing enough progress in year two under coach Dennis Allen to convince owner Mark Davis to keep him around for a third season. "We get paid out there to play, we get paid out there to not let these guys light up the scoreboard the way they did," cornerback Tracy Porter said. "They did, in fact, what we didn't want them to do. We have no one to blame but ourselves." There is not questioning the progress the Chiefs have made in their first year under coach Andy Reid. He took over a team that went 2-14 a year ago in a season troubled by the murder-suicide involving Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, who shot to death the mother of his infant child before turning the gun on himself. "It's a feeling that you want everyone to have," linebacker Derrick Johnson said. "It's a great feeling. What we went through last year to be in this situation and have an opportunity to do some big things, clinching the playoffs before the season's over, it's great." The addition of Smith to a talented roster that featured six Pro Bowl players also helped. Charles was one of those Pro Bowlers a year ago but he never had a game quite like this even though he only rushed for 20 yards in eight carries. He did most of his work in the passing game, beating blitzes with screen passes and also having success running patterns downfield. He caught eight passes for 195 yards and four touchdowns in the third-most productive receiving day by a running back since the 1970 merger. "I didn't do much," Smith said. "I mean three screens for touchdowns. I've never been a part of anything like that or seen that." Charles joined Shaun Alexander, Jerry Rice and Clinton Portis as the only players since the merger to score five touchdowns and gain at least 200 yards from scrimmage in a single game. "I don't know how anybody can be more valuable to a team and the success that we've had than he has," Reid said. The Chiefs built a 35-10 lead before the Raiders scored three straight touchdowns to make it a game late in the third quarter. It quickly became a blowout again. On a third-and-1, Smith found Charles on a wheel route down the sideline for a completion. Charles then cut toward the middle and raced in for the 71-yard score that tied Abner Haynes' team record set in 1961 against the Raiders with five TDs in a game. The Chiefs put the game away after Taiwan Jones fumbled the ensuing kickoff, setting up a 6-yard TD pass to Sean McGrath that made it 49-21. Knile Davis' 17-yard run midway through the fourth quarter gave the Chiefs the highest-scoring game in the NFL this season and the most points ever scored against the Raiders, breaking the mark of 55 last reached by Baltimore in 2012. The Raiders were officially eliminated from the playoff chase for the 11th straight season shortly before kickoff and played like a team going nowhere. The tone was set right from the start when Quintin Demps returned the opening kick 50 yards and Charles then took a short pass from Smith and raced 49 yards for the score. Charles scored on a 39-yard screen pass on third-and-19 on the next possession. "We were anticipating screens," Allen said. "We just didn't play them as well as we needed to play them." Alright Nation, hopefully we remember how to beat the Chargers. Let's take it to them in that Toilet Bowl of a Stadium- GET SOME!!! -Darth Raider
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Tyler has deleted his original upload and his YouTube network has taken down copies that have been uploaded to YouTube since, but you can download the video here.
Tyler has never apologized for the content of this video, except to say, "Best part of doing YouTube for 5+ years is seeing how much I've grown up. Worst is the cringeworthy bumps documented along the way. Oh well!"
When Laci Green, who is planning to collaborate with Tyler, was told about this video and why it made some people uncomfortable with her collaboration with Tyler, she said, "I don't give a single fuck. If people don't understand how the learning process works and that alienating them doesn't advance the cause, that's not my problem."
Laci, have you ever considered that your viewers aren't offended by Tyler's sentiments out of some lofty ideological commitment to social justice, but because blatant racism makes them uncomfortable?
Have you considered that Tyler's racist comments and his lack of apology might alienate people, hinder the learning process, and hurt the causes you are trying to promote?
This is the sort of thing that demands a sincere apology, not "Oh well!" and "I don't give a single fuck."
Personally, everything he's saying makes sense.
ok first of all this was THREE FUCKING YEARS AGO. Tyler has apologized numerous of times and meant it sincerely. Tyler...


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Albany -- Albany State University students say they shouldn't have to pay for the school's mistake. Students are being asked to pay off the stadium debt with a student activity fee.
Student Government Association leaders held a news conference Tuesday and plan to meet with the student body as well. They say the University leadership hasn't been upfront with a $200 a year student activity fee increase.
Thirty-five dollars of the 100 per semester fee will go towards the $2.3 million stadium debt. Students say when they questioned about other effort to raise the fund they were put off and alumni say the students shouldn't bear the entire cost.
"We asked for all the plans that have been taken, all the alternatives and we only got about four things listed and so I said we've only done four things in two and a half years, no I'm not going to list all of them for you it's not necessary," said ASU Student Gov't Assn. President Jazzmin Randall.
"Even though they're going to enjoy the stadium I don't think the entire debt should be saddled on the students at Albany State.," says ASU Alumnus Charles King.
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Rafael Bejarano rides prohibitive favorite Bourbon Bay in the final race of the meet Sunday, the Grade II, $150,000 San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap at about 1 3/4 miles on turf. Whether he finishes first or not, the 27-year-old jockey will go out a winner.
He has clinched his third straight Santa Anita riding title. Through Thursday and with three racing days left in the meet, he held an insurmountable 90-70 lead over runner-up Joel Rosario. He is looking forward to winning his third stakes in a row aboard Bourbon Bay, who scored impressive victories in the San Luis Obispo Handicap and the San Luis Rey Handicap for Neil Drysdale in his last two starts, each at a mile and a half on grass.
"He was very comfortable in his last two races," Bejarano said. "I had to move a little early in the San Luis Rey because I had a lot of horse. He's getting better every time he runs. He's improved a lot."
Bejarano has dominated virtually every major meet in Southern California since arriving from the East Coast late in 2007 on the recommendation of the late Bobby Frankel, who no doubt had an eye for riding talent as well as racing talent. Frankel was also instrumental in Joe Talamo coming West.
"It's been a great move, and thanks to Bobby Frankel, I've been given the opportunity to ride for many top trainers out here," Bejarano said. "I'm glad I'm doing good and hopefully it will continue in the future."
Two of Bejarano's victories this meet came on horses trained by Eddie Truman, who was lavish in his praise. "I'm probably prejudiced, because I think he's riding about 70 percent winners for me," Truman said, "but he's fantastic. He gets run out of horses that you just don't normally see. He's got a good feel for them and makes them give that extra something. He came from last to win on Poker Dave at a mile and a quarter, but even more impressive, he won on my filly Forever My Love, who is not the most competitive horse. He inspired her enough to get up and win."
"Of all the riders here, he's the best-prepared," said Dan Ward, assistant to Jerry Hollendorfer, who trains 3-year-old filly division leader Blind Luck, one of Bejarano's regular stakes mounts. The multiple Grade I winner is scheduled to work on Santa Anita's training track at 6:30 Saturday morning for the Kentucky Oaks on April 30.
"If I know Bejarano, he'll be here at 6:15," Ward said. "In two years working for us, he's never been late. He always has a great attitude."
"We're very happy with how things have gone since we came here," said Bejarano's agent, Joe Ferrer. "We've always been leading rider at the major meets, except for Del Mar last year when Rafael was injured. This is the third year in a row winning Santa Anita. You couldn't ask for anything better."
The field for the San Juan Capistrano: Job Boss, Danny Sorenson, 113; Romp, Joel Rosario, 115; Yodelen Dan, Victor Espinoza, 113; Falcon Rock, Joe Talamo, 114; Unusual Suspect, Alonso Quinonez, 115; Skellytown, Martin Garcia, 113; Quindici Man, Jose Valdivia Jr., 115; Muhannak, Brice Blanc, 116; Tap It Light, Tyler Baze, 116; Bourbon Bay, Rafael Bejarano, 122; Stalingrad, David Flores, 117; and the mare Princess Taylor, Mike Smith, 110.
General Consensus was in receipt of seven pounds when she lost to streaking Tuscan Evening in the Grade II Santa Ana Handicap at 1 1/8 miles on turf March 21. The 5-year-old Giant's Causeway mare gets another two pounds from Tuscan Evening in Saturday's Grade II, $150,000 Santa Barbara Handicap at 1 1/4 miles on turf, and trainer Paddy Gallagher hopes it makes a difference.
"My mare is very consistent, but Tuscan Evening is on a roll and looks like she'll be tough to beat again," Gallagher said. "General Consensus has been working well, but we'll need to catch some luck to overtake Tuscan Evening."
General Consensus has a 4-4-3 record from 15 starts, with earnings of $213,494 for owner Ed Hudon of Lexington, Ky., who races as Sierra Farm.
The field for the Santa Barbara: Cat by the Tale, Tyler Baze, 117, 3-1; Tuscan Evening, Rafael Bejarano, 124, 4-5; Restless Soul, Brice Blanc, 116, 12-1; General Consensus, Alex Solis, 115, 5-1; and Éclair de Lune, Joe Talamo, 114, 7-2. Medaglia d'Amour was scratched.
Marty Jones has won 14 races from 58 starts through Thursday, six of them stakes. The 38-year-old trainer goes for No. seven Saturday when he sends out Cherokee Heaven in the Grade III, $100,000 San Simeon Handicap at about 6 1/2 furlongs on turf.
"He seems to run good down that hill," Jones said of the 6-year-old Cherokee Run horse. "He ran real good on Feb. 3, when he was second by a half-length behind Victor's Cry in an allowance race. (Prior to that, Cherokee Heaven won the Impressive Luck Handicap on Jan. 2). "He had a bit of a bruised foot coming out of his last race and we backed off him slightly, but he's training really well for this race," said Jones, who carried a 24 percent winning average going into Friday. "We've been lucky this meet, and I hope to keep it going."
The field for the San Simeon, the ninth of 10 races: Cherokee Heaven, Joe Talamo, 116, 6-1; Victor's Cry, Corey Nakatani, 116, 6-1; Ever a Friend, Tyler Baze, 120, 3-1; Mr Gruff, Joel Rosario, 118, 5-2; Canonize, Jose Valdivia Jr., 116, 7-2; Noble Court, Rafael Bejarano, 119, 5-1; Trumpet Player Jay, Martin Garcia, 113, 30-1; and Tiz West, Mike Smith, 114, 20-1.
FINISH LINES: Trainer Mike Mitchell won with all three of his starters Thursday, giving him 26 for the meet and tying him for third place with Doug O'Neill. Mitchell and O'Neill are 15 behind leader John Sadler . . . Thursday's lone winning Pick Six ticket worth $78,229.60 was purchased at the United Tote hub in Portland, Oregon, for $80 . . . Racing rarity: Friday's early winning Pick 4 numbers came up all aces, 1-1-1-1. The winning horses were Stella Mark ($6), Candied Hearts ($14), Come Touch the Sun ($21.80) and Cookie's Jewel ($4.40). The Pick 4 paid $375.30 . . . Trainer Jim Cassidy said Evening Jewel will work five furlongs Saturday after which he will decide on either the Grade III, $100,000 Senorita Stakes at Hollywood Park on May 2 or the Grade I, $500,000 Kentucky Oaks on April 30 for the Fantasy Stakes winner. Victor Espinoza likely would ride in the Senorita, while Kent Desormeaux, who was aboard in the Fantasy, rides in the Oaks . . . Tomorrow, all fans in attendance at Santa Anita will receive a free Santa Anita Park baseball cap, courtesy of San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, with paid admission while supplies last . . . Santa Anita jockeys Rafael Bejarano, Tyler Baze, Omar Berrio, Brice Blanc, Martin Garcia, Martin Pedroza, Joel Rosario, Mike Smith, Joe Talamo and others will sign autographs for fans Sunday in the East Paddock Gardens from 11 a.m. to 12 noon . . . Former two-time world super bantamweight champion Israel Vazquez will make an appearance Saturday at Santa Anita to present the winner's trophy following the San Simeon Handicap. Vazquez, who trains in Hollywood, is scheduled to fight Rafael Marquez on May 22 at Staples Center in a bout being dubbed "Once and Four All." . . . Author Dr. Richard Fox chronicles his experiences as an owner of Star Over the Bay in his book, "A Shooting Star, A Horseracing Tale," which he will autograph Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Champions! Gift Shop in the East Paddock Gardens across from the walking ring.


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Cowboys do some serious damage to Giants RB situation - BBV
Their star 1st round RB may be riding the pine for a while. Wrecked last season for him and now done it again. Feel kinda sorry for the guy. Wasn't just the fumbles, it was the pass protection and the screen play.


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Qualcomm (QCOM) and hundreds of smaller companies have in common? They're all scrambling to take the lead in the biggest business opportunity in the history of technology: the Internet of Things. It's so big, in fact, that just about every company has its own name for it.
GE recently coined the term Industrial Internet. IBM has thousands of programs underway in its Smarter Planet category. And, at his Consumer Electronics Show keynote, Cisco chief executive John Chambers said the Internet of Everything (his term) will be a staggering $19 trillion opportunity (that's trillion with a "t"). He also said "It will be bigger than anything that's ever been done in high tech."
To be fair, Chambers was citing the cumulative economic impact by 2020. Regardless, the trend is so far reaching it's even too big to be called the next big thing. So the question is, what exactly is the Internet of Things and what does it mean to you? Well, the big picture is pretty straightforward. Basically, it's science fiction come to life.
Everything will be smart, networked, and automated, and I mean everything. Not just devices like phones and watches but home and industrial machines and everyday objects like doors and clothing. They'll all have embedded sensors that communicate information to other smart "things" over wireless and wired networks.
And the best part: everything will happen without human intervention. For example, plants and agricultural crops will water themselves when they need it … not when they don't.
Smart cars and highways will not only find the fastest way for you to get to where you're going, they'll help you get there safely by sensing potential accidents, break failure, even tire blowouts before they happen.
Networked smart meters will guide you to free parking spaces as you approach and, your favorite Italian restaurant will tell your car or phone how long you'll have to wait for an open table.
Hospital operating rooms will sense unacceptable levels of bacteria on a surgeon and emergency rooms will be able to locate and route doctors and equipment in real-time.
Smart homes and businesses will make themselves energy efficient and safe. Smart kitchens will keep a database of supply levels and let you know when you're low on milk and bread or order your groceries automatically.
You'll even be able to preheat your oven on your way home or have it message you and the kids when dinner is ready. If that sounds too futuristic, I assure you, it's not. This week at CES, Dacor introduced a smart oven that can do all that and more. egarding plans for its Watson artificial intelligence technology, and the newspaper was right. On Thursday IBM announced that it will pour $1 billion into a new business unit called IBM Watson Group, which will develop AI and other cognitive functions.


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Reviews for This Never Happened Before LyricsPerformed by Paul McCartney
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great love song | Reviewer: Anonymous | 4/29/07
This Never Happened Before is one of the most beautiful and romantic love songs ever. Paul McCartney is a genius. No one can wright love songs the way he does. I'm simply melting when I hear this one. It even made me cry when I first heard it. Wonderful song
have just heard it now,then i love it | Reviewer: Anonymous | 4/22/07
i heard it from the movie the lake house its great movie with the great song
Like falling into a dream | Reviewer: Kay | 3/19/07
I too heard this song last year when i watched 'The Lakehouse' and i did intend to download it but somehow it slipped my mind. Then last night my sister and her bf put it on and immediately i ran to get a good seat and a mug of hot chocolate. How much do i wish i was Sandra Bullock in that scene where they're dancing?!?!
This song is sooo beautiful, it puts me under a beautiful spell and is the defintion of 'love' for me.....even more so since me and the man i truly love have split up....everytime i hear this song it reminds me how much i love him...and how much we should be together...i love this song!
If you love this try "As the world falls down" by David Bowie
Amazingly moving and tender | Reviewer: MCF | 1/27/07
I have seen the movie "The Lake House" 4 or 5 times so far. Each time I see it again, Paul McCartney's tune, This never happened before, raises goosepimples on my arms out of emotion. I immediately realized it was one of Paul McCartney's songs because it was very like him. I was sort of urged to get its lyrics right away so that I could make this song my own. Congratulations, Paul, on such a beautiful song!!
OMG!!!! | Reviewer: Petie86 | 1/9/07
I recently borrowed The Lake House from work. As soon as I heard this song I started sobbing. Then I found out who it was by and downloaded and now I can't stop listening to it. *Sigh* It's such a beautiful song. Even my mum's addicted to it now.
heavan and peace | Reviewer: Lynn | 12/26/06
Wow, I just watched the film Lake house, and loved the song, hadn't a clue who was singing it I hate to admit, but loved it so much, I looked it up, saw it was Paul and so ordered it from ebay straight away!! My first ever McCartney albumn at the age of 47 - shame on me!! but I am hooked now to this song.
This neva happened before | Reviewer: Anonymous | 11/18/06
I liked this song when I listened to it. Now I want to listen again. It was great soundtrack for the Lake House.
Anyone know where I can download this song?
I am broke. But i need this song.
McCartney just keeps getting better | Reviewer: Zach Warner | 10/31/06
I am a huge McCartney/Beatles fan, and it amazes me how Sir Paul continues to put together great love songs that really touch the heart. I saw the movie Lake House as well, and immediately loved the song. McCartney has an amazing way of writing songs that are simple yet deep and heart-felt all at the same time. It was a great fit for the romantic theme of the movie. Paul just keeps rocking!
ROMANCE LIVES | Reviewer: Perry | 10/21/06
I have been in love with Paul McCartney's love songs since the beginning of his career with the Beatles. I was 12 yrs old.
I just saw Lake House and new immediately it was classic Paul McCartney.
I cried at the end of the movie too...Great film!
Thank you Paul, for all the love songs.
the lake house | Reviewer: Georgia | 10/20/06
I saw The Lake House on the plane back to Australia and this song suited the dancing bit of the movie. It was so romantic!! i will definatly getting this movie when its out in Australia!!
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Carbon Market News - 2008-02-26
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge offers insight into recent carbon market news and offers a few picks get a leg up on the industry.
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Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge gives proof that a U.S. water shortage is happening right now and offers ways for investors to profit.
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Local Women Accused of Stealing Millions of Dollars From Elderly Clients
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A 28-year old man was reported missing as of Wednesday night...
Poplar Avenue at Shore Road in Linwood was blocked off today as local police executed a search warrant at a home there.
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Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, N.J. was evacuated this morning following a chemical vapors leak that send several students to the hospital.
Marjorie Levine was just playing tennis in West Atlantic City, when she noticed that someone was near her purse. It was just the beginning of a really bad day.
Hurricane Sandy could only put off Halloween fun for so long. So we've got good news for the entire family! Join SoJO on the Go this Sunday, November 4th for our 'Safe Trick or Treat'.
The Class of 2012 at Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, New Jersey have done it again. Seniors treated parent, friends and faculty to a flash mob performance during yesterday's graduation ceremony proving once again that creativity is not something this class is lacking. This latest video is the perfect sequel to the school's incredible lip dub video we showed you last week!
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New evidence shows community volunteer and Veterans advocate April Kauffman was severely injured but not yet deceased at the time she was found in her Linwood home, according to Press Of Atlantic City.
The program advocate April Kauffman was working on (shortly before her death) to give Veterans better access to health care has been approved.
The community of Linwood, New Jersey is mourning the loss of April Kauffman. The prominent local volunteer and radio talk show host was found shot to death in her home yesterday. An investigation is underway as police search for a suspect and a motive.


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Biologist Pins Big Bird's Genus And Species
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I feel like I should start out this post by saying that if Cory Doctorow thinks something's interesting enough to post, it just is. I keep reading the amazing things he highlights, and I worry directing y'all to them here is becoming excessive.� But he's just that good!� I should have a whole category called "Cory Doctorow Says This Is Interesting." Because it is.
So, you must watch the above video. As a tangent to his PhD research, biologist Mike Dickison has determined what kind of flightless bird Big Bird must be. I'm not going to blow his reveal — watch it yourself, it's funny, and it's actually real science!� Too awesome. Thanks, as ever, to Cory Doctorow.
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Riverside author Donna Hughey will sign copies of her book, The Apostles' Creed, on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Discovery Christian Church in Moreno Valley.
The book signing will be 10 a.m. to noon. The church is at 27555 Alessandro Blvd.
The Apostles' Creed is for those who want a deeper understanding of the foundation of the Christian faith, according to the book's publisher. It explores deep theological subjects and expresses them as simple teachings that the everyday Christian can absorb.
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Presenting the iPad mini?
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There was a time, I am sure, when one would have conversations, with their colleagues, like this:
Dude 1: When are you buying the new battery operated Calculator?
Dude 2: It is too expensive. Calculators aren't my cup of tea. I trust my intelligence.
Back then calculators were sold at around 350 American dollars. Today, the questions have changed but the answers have remained the same. Here's how we are looking at it:
Everyone is anticipating the launch of the new iPad mini, as we know Apple is a real craze among a few million people, even before the product has been shown to the media; the internet is boiling with rumours of how it looks, what are its features, its battery life, and whether it has 4G capabilities. Guess what? Apple has not even officially come to the forefront and admitted that they are even coming out with something called the "iPad mini".
In the Garden of Eden, an argument has already found a perfect surface to bounce; some say that the iPod mini has 4G capabilities, similar to the iPhone 5, but some disagree and believe that the mini will use Wi-fi only. The Guardian admits that they were informed by industry sources that the mini will not have 3G or the new faster 4G network. Nevertheless, think about it, if Apple keeps this one 4G free, the cost goes down and then misers like a few of us can get to enjoy Apple technology.
Sonny Dickson is the man in the limelight, for sustaining these rumours; he has been uploading pictures of the iPad mini on Twitter and Instgram. These series of pictures have been studied carefully, to give you the following predictions:
Name: iPad mini/ iPad Nano/ iPad Air
Weight: 400g
Thickness: 7.2 mm
Operating System: iOS6
Chip and Memory: A5 dual core chip, 16 GB and 32 GB
Also, there are two speakers at the bottom, at the centre of which lies the dock connector.
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