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John P. McCann retired NYPD Detective First Grade, with a carrier of 27 years. Mr. McCann's public sector service includes the following:
- Tactical Police Force: This assignment facilitated in effecting arrests in four of the five Counties of NYC excluding Staten Island.
- Detective Division: The Brooklyn North Detective Borough Command resulted in over 50 arrests prosecuted by the Brooklyn District Attorney's office (all felony arrests).
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- Bronx District Attorney's Office Squad: Mr. McCann assisted in the preparation of 23 prosecutions of Italian Organized crime members including associate members, Capo's and one under boss for extortion; loan shacking; and conspiracy to commit murder. 21 of the 23 defendants were convicted.
- Major Case Squad: Based at 1 Police Plaza where he worked city wide with the District Attorney's office of New York County, Bronx County, Queens County, King County, on the prosecutions of persons arrested for kidnapping for ransom; Bank Robbery; Burglaries in excess of 250 thousand dollars, (i.e. Thefts of jewelry, art, cars); hijackings; Police Office Homicides and cases the Chief of Detectives assigned on an independent basis to the major case Squad.
- Mr. McCann was also deputized as a Federal Deputy Marshal, First by the Marshal Romulo Immundi of Southern District New York and additionally by the Marshals of Eastern District of New York Charles Healy. This was renewed annually by successive Marshals over the period of fifteen years.
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- Client: Ellen Baken, Esq. – Supervised team of investigators in clearing her client from allegations of sexual molestation. Westchester County D.A. office decline to prosecute her client.
- Client: Grant's International – Lead investigator as a sub-contractor to a London based investigative company who represented multiple perfume companies in regards to counterfeit goods and product diversion. Investigation was in metro NY area and it led to negotiated settlements between company and miscreants.
- Client: Mark Lane, Esq. – successfully located at least 5 heirs on a case in Newark's Surrogate Court in New Jersey.
- Client: Perdue – Theft of products by dishonest employees in excess of 30k. Investigation involved surveillance, & interviews. Admissions by employees resulted in dismissal of employees. No criminal prosecution pursued.
- Client: Kool Pak – Threats of physical violence against owner of Kool Pac and employees. The investigation resulted in the author of such threats stopping in making the threats. Civil litigation in Texas resulted in Kool Pak winning the lawsuit.
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On a number of occasions Mr. McCann was deemed an expert witness by the Federal Court. He was deemed an expert witness in Southern and Eastern District of New York as well Federal Court Newark, New Jersey.
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National Business Aviation Association
International Association of Credit Card Investigators
International Association of Chiefs of Police
The American Society for Industrial Security
Retired Detectives of the Police Department of the City of New York
Jewelers Security Alliance
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, retired
International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Association of Former Federal Narcotics Officers
National Cargo Security Council
American Academy for Professional Law Enforcement
International Association of Asian Crime International Cargo Theft Council Association
John M. Ryan, Investigator
Mr. Ryan retired from the New York City Police Department as a First Grade Detective after 33 years of service. Mr. Ryan has lectured on kidnapping investigations, executive protection and premises security for the Chief of Detectives Training Unit of the NYPD, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the Eastern Armed Robbery Association and teh Jewelers Security Alliance. He is a noted authority on executive protecion and physical security and has received certification in Specialized Protective Security Training from the New York City Police Department Intelligence Division and the United States Secret Service. Mr. Ryan is a diplomat of the American College of Forensic Examiners International, holding a certificate in Homeland Security Level III.
During his career in the public and private sector Mr. Ryan has been personally instrumental in:
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- Executive protection and high profile persons risk profiling
- Hundreds of complex financial frauds and lead scores of fraud recovery cases
Mr. Ryan also believes in the importance of law enforcement and the private sector working together. Examples of this commitment are found in various committees and associations that he currently serves:
- Preparation and Response Team for Homeland Security in the New York Metropolitan Area.
- American Society for Industrial Security
- Overseas Security Advisory Council of the U.S. State Department
- National Cargo Security Council
- American Academy for Professional Law Enforcement
- National Law Enforcement Associates
- American College of Forensic Examiners
Greg Albanese, TSCM Investigator
Mr. Albanese has twenty-six years of experience in both the public and private sector which has been focused on technology and the use of technology in investigation. Mr. Albanese's background includes service as the New York Deputy Chief Investigator and the head of the Technical Surveillance Operations Group (TSOP). In addition, Mr. Albanese spent three and half years as a full time security consultant for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, assigned to the World Trade Center security system project. In addition, in 2003 Mr. Albanese led a team of experts to assess and secure physical and communications security at the UN headquarters in Baghdad. He has been a respected member of the private sector security community since 1989 on a worldwide basis, serving the United Nations, US Federal Government, New York City, and all in addition to numerous Fortune 100/500 clients.
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- Fortune 500 Companies
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- George Washington Bridge/Lincoln-Holland Tunnel Security System 1999-2000
- Thousands of background investigations for government and private companies
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The Indian Vegetarian buffet on the ship had plenty of choices and we enjoyed it very much. I love the anytime dining, and it worked out well, never saw lines in any of the restaurants. Our Grandsons enjoyed the Tsar main dining rooms so much we ate our daily dinner there. The Children menu on the ship excellent, our Grandsons enjoyed them very much. They had shrimp Cocktail every day and we ate our deserts at the Garden Cafe. Every night they made Crape served with fruits with melted milk chocolate or white chocolates from the fountain. Our Grandkids really had blast every night.
Nickelodeon s program and breakfast are best for the kids of all ages. The sponge Bob and his friends, Dora is some of the programs mesmerize the Kids, they breakfast with them on one morning. The Slime live program also drove the kids near frenzy. The comedian and entertainment on Stardust Theater, Band on the Run and other Singers in various lounges were also great. Wednesday night we had dinner with Ship's Doctor on the main dining room, a NCL traditions to promote camaraderie between their repeat passengers and the ships Officers. Chocoholic buffet on Thursday night was fantastic.
The ship is kept immaculate condition because of the constant up keeping by the crews. The crews are very happy and enjoyed working for NCL must be a good employer. This ship very beautifully decorated with paintings and murals and also decorated nicely for the holidays. At Port Canaveral we took ship arranged Kennedy Space Center tour. It was not crowded and the kids enjoyed the tour, 3 D movies, and other programs very much. Due to high winds the ship couldn't anchor at Great stirrup Bay, the crews very quickly arranged an alternative Sea day program. Next day the ship docked in Nassau Bahamas. We went to the see the Pirates Museum. There was not much there for 6-9 year old kids to see. We came back to the ship.
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- Complying with the National Institutes of Health Public Access Policy: Copyright considerations and options
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- This site explains the NIH Public Access Policy that ensures public access to published results of NIH-funded research. The policy requires that articles be available on PubMed Central within 12 months of publication (in compliance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008). This site includes information about how to comply, including how to ensure that copyright agreements with publishers allow the article to be submitted to NIH and how to submit articles. There is an FAQ section, a list of journals that submit articles directly to PubMed Central, and other background information.
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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica—Attorneys-at-law representing embattled Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay Michael Troupe and his son Jevaughn—both charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition—will make bail application on their behalf in the Western Regional Gun Court this afternoon.
Lawyers representing the Troupes include Leonard Green, Clive Mullings, Nicole Allen and George Duncan.
According to Green the matter was called up this morning but "the judge had other matters dealing with".
The police reported that a large sum of money and a firearm was found at the deputy mayor's Granville home during a pre-dawn raid by the Lotto Scam Task Force one week ago.
Two PNP councillors, Troupe, who represents the Granville division; and Sylvan Reid, from the Salt Spring Division — were among five persons taken into custody by the police in connection with the lottery scam during three operations in the parish last Wednesday.
Reid was granted bail in the sum of $250,000 when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday on a charge of illegal possession of property.
Meanwhile, there was a warm reception for Reid by a group of Troupe's supporters, clad in orange party colours, who massed outside the courthouse awaiting the outcome of the bail applications.


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Can you install Windows while swapping a SATA for an SSD disk at the same time, blindfolded and with one hand behind your back? Do all your friends and family call you when they get BSOD or beachball of death? Did you ever take your toaster apart when you were a kid, just to figure out how to put it back together again? Do you love helping people solve technical problems? If so, Business.com is looking for you!
Business.com is seeking a Desktop Systems Administrator to help us grow our IT and web development environment. The Desktop System Administrator's typical day will include providing the 1st line of technical support for our Carlsbad office. The Desktop Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting Windows and Mac systems in the corporate environment and in our production environment. This includes desktops and laptops. The Desktop Systems Administrator will need to build, setup, maintain, implement, and troubleshoot technology problems related to laptops and desktops that affect end-user productivity.
He or she will work closely with all users and management for issue resolutions. He or she will help to provide monitoring for our IT and development infrastructure and assist in its growth. He or she also will need to understand fundamental IT concepts regarding hardware and software, networking, data storage, data backups, and monitoring. The Desktop System Administrator will report to the Chief Technology Officer.
Additional responsibilities include
- Assist users with their software application requirements and access to IT resources via our helpdesk ticketing system.
- Performing basic troubleshooting tasks and operating system support on Microsoft Windows OS and Mac OS X.
- Setting up new users\' systems and environments
- Manage the Windows Active Directory domain
- Configuring new applications for emerging business needs
- Mobile device setup, installation and/or post installation support
- Provide network, phone system, and desktop support
- Participate in and drive projects related to Corporate desktop computing such as email, anti-virus software, archiving, backups
- Document standards, best practices and policies
- Maintain and organize technology inventory
Required Skills
- Candidates should have minimum of 2 years of IT support experience
- Communicate clearly and patiently via email, phone, and in-person conversations
- Core competency with Microsoft Windows and Familiarity with data backup concepts and systems
- Core understanding of common PC & Mac hardware components and connections.
- Good problem-solving skills, ability to troubleshoot without continual escalation to higher levels of support.
- Strong working knowledge of common applications: email (Gmail), Google drive, desktop publishing (Microsoft Office), web browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome)
- Good data management, organizing, and prioritizing skills. You will be presented with numerous challenges and tasks simultaneously and be expected to track them all through to completion.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, willingness to learn new procedures and tasks
- Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance for the racking or other installation needs for new systems
- Mac OS X (OS installation, account creation and maintenance, file sharing concepts, printing)
- Hardware/software training and/or certification in systems
- Has experience setup and deploy Audio/Visual equipment
- Competitive compensation based on level of experience
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k
- Equity Opportunity
- Health Club Membership
- Fun, hard-working atmosphere with opportunity for everyone to contribute to the overall growth of the business
- Bagel Mondays, Happy Hour Fridays, quarterly off-site events, video game tournaments, foosball, etc.
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Are you a highly motivated, self-starting, inside sales rockstar? Do your peers revel in your closing abilities? Do you thrive in a fast paced, challenging and collaborative environment –where the entrepreneurial spirit is rewarded? Can you sell a ketchup popsicle to a woman in white gloves? If so, Business.com is looking for you!
As an Account Executive, you will have the opportunity to form consultative business relationships with key decision makers at Fortune 1000 companies all while maintaining the focus on growing your book of business. For a driven sales professional with excellent relationship building abilities, this is the opportunity to advance your career in one of the fastest growing companies in the online b2b space.
What our Account Execs Do
- Execute on all phases of the sales cycle such as lead generation, cold calling, online product demonstrations, proposal generation, and campaign implementation
- Educate your clients on the power of Business.com's online advertising and lead generating tools
- Enter and track prospects and associated notes within Salesforce.com
- Consistently meet or exceed all revenue goals
- All other duties as assigned
You must have
- Minimum 3 years of relevant sales experience
- Passion for inside sales and driving new business, specifically in online advertising
- Must demonstrate the ability to close new business, persuade others and handle objections
- Coachable and quick learner, must be able to listen to and implement advice from manager
- Resourceful. Goes over, under, around and through obstacles to achieve success
- Competitive compensation based on level of experience
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k
- Equity Opportunity
- Health Club Membership
- Fun, hard-working atmosphere with opportunity for everyone to contribute to the overall growth of the business
- Bagel Mondays, Happy Hour Fridays, quarterly off-site events, video game tournaments, foosball, etc.


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The Jasmine is the newest addition to our quality holiday home offerings and is a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath, top floor, corner unit condominium with a panoramic view of the Palmer Legacy course at world famous Reunion Resort and Club. This exquisite, professionally managed condominium home comes fully equipped for your comfort and convenience. You'll appreciate the differences in the quality appointments found throughout this lovely unit - from the beautiful furnishings and warm decor to the high thread count linens, the soft bath towels, and luxurious bath amenities by Gilcrist & Soams of London. The Jasmine is located in the Heritage Crossing condominium complex with plenty of on-site free parking and each building has a spacious elevator for ease of access to the upper floors. We make you feel right at home from the moment you arrive by personally greeting you at the front door.
The Jasmine contains nearly 1,400 square feet of living space and features three suites: two king bed suites and a suite with two full size beds. The unit can accommodate up to eight persons. Each bedroom features flat screen televisions nestled into furniture cabinets, very comfortable superior beds, soft down filled pillows, and ample closet space. The living room and dining area are large and comfortable. The open and spacious kitchen features granite counter tops and a full compliment of coordinating appliances. If cooking is in your plans, you'll find a full spice rack along with all the necessary utensils and cookware. Enjoy quite time and beautiful sunsets while sitting on the oversized balcony, sipping a cool drink, and overlooking the golf course.
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Overview: Wesleyan University Summer Experience Grant
Grants are given for all types of summer experiences that are career focused, ranging from the corporate world to non-profit; in the U.S. and abroad. Career Center staff is available by appointment or during Drop In Hours to show you the resources available to help you find a great summer experience and to review your application.
Awards are made up to $4000 per experience and a Summer
Experience Grant recipient can only receive the award one time.
The internship should be full-time for a minimum of 8 weeks.
Undergraduates who are rising juniors or rising seniors by the start date of the internship and are receiving need-based financial aid at the time they apply for a Wesleyan Summer Experience Grant will be eligible.
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of:
1. Clarity of the proposal
2. Feasibility of the outlined budget
3. The opportunity presented to enhance the Wesleyan educational experience, to gain new skills, to test or broaden areas of career interest
Developing your Application:
How to Develop a Great Wesleyan Summer Experience Grant Application
The budget is an important component of the proposal. The submitted budget total should not exceed $4000.
You must include your Wesleyan Summer Earning Expectation. Contact the financial aid office for details or read more in the FAQ section below.
Please note: Awards may not match request amounts, depending on funds available that year.
How to Apply via MyCC (Student User Guide)
Receiving the Grant:
In mid-May you will receive a check for all but $500 of your approved budget. The remaining $500 will be given to you in mid-September after the completion of your internship and submission of the required evaluation.
If you are selected as a Wesleyan Summer Experience Intern and receive Wesleyan Scholarship funds for the upcoming academic year, the loan and/or work portion of your aid package will be reduced by $500 and your Wesleyan Scholarship increased by $500.
If you receive only loans and/or work and not a Wesleyan Scholarship, the following year, a $500 Wesleyan Scholarship will be added to the financial aid package, as long as it does not create an over-award of federal funds. No over-awards are permitted.
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(WMC-TV) – Shelby County Office of Preparedness director Bob Nations says his primary federal grant is gone.
"We went from $3.6M a year to $377,000 a year. This is going to have a traumatic impact."
District 11 loses Urban Area Security Initiative eligibility June 30.
That pays for terrorism and disaster equipment and training in six counties -- Crittenden, Desoto, Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipton -- across three states.
UASI helped when the Mississippi River flooded, when "sovereign citizens" murdered two West Memphis Police officers and when Doctor Randeep Mann bombed Dr. Trent Pierce's car.
"When people ask, 'Are you training, are you exercising? Well, we're not," Nations said.
Congress has scaled back grants a decade. By 2014, FEMA's new National Preparedness Grant takes over.
"It takes the federal government seven to 10 days to really get the wheels under their mechanisms," Nations said.
That was the case during Hurricane Katrina.
Nations says sheriff's deputies, police officers and fire fighters will take up the slack. "States don't have the assets to respond to the Boston-type events because that happens in local communities."
This area has the world's busiest cargo airport, sits on the New Madrid fault Line, and has several chemical plants.
Nations says preparation is priceless.
"It could be similar to what happened in Boston, it could be similar to what happened in 9/11, it could be ricin in an office building."
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HEALTH WATCH: Childhood obesity growing in America
The childhood obesity rate in our nation is growing. But parents are often the last to realize their own child may be a bit overweight.
Ask any parent and they'll likely say their child is just perfect in their eyes. But that's where the problem may be, because it might be blinding them from seeing a growing problem.
There's a new study out from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and it found that some parents are overlooking their kids' obesity.
Data was analyzed from nearly seventy studies from children age 2-18 years old, from the past twenty years.
The researchers found more than 50-percent of parents underestimated the weight of their overweight or obese child.
This of course has important implications for kids and parents. We talked to the researchers who carried out the study.
Here's what they told us:
What you don't know can hurt you. If parents don't know that their children have a weight problem, then they may not take the steps to make appropriate lifestyle changes, and get the support that they need. And there can be real long term health implications.
Some other interesting findings of the study:
The younger the kids are, the more parents overlooked weight concerns. But then they find that after five years, parents' perceptions of their children became much more accurate.
And there is a gender divide. Parents are more accurate in judging the size of their daughters than sons.
And while no one believes parents should be overly critical of their child's weight, this is a health issue here because the childhood obesity rate has tripled in the last thirty years.


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The case involving a man accused of killing a Colbert County woman and disposing of her remains will go to the grand jury.
Ronald Weems, one of the three suspects charged with killing Amanda Taylor, was in court Tuesday morning.
Investigators found Taylor's remains in November near Gnat Pond Road in Colbert County. Police searched Weems' home in December and found evidence leading them to Taylor's remains.
[Click here to read felony complaint (PDF). WARNING: Complaint contains graphic material]
Ronald Weems showed little emotion as he sat in the court room, facing Amanda Taylor's family and friends.
In fact, he looked down several times as lead investigator Laney Cohen was called to the stand.
Cohen discussed the graphic details surrounding Taylor's death and how Weems and the other suspects are accused of disposing of her body and other belongings.
Weems' attorney did not have much to counter with, but did ask the investigator if officials were aware that Weems suffers from bipolar disorder.
District attorney said the way Taylor was killed is what has everyone concerned with this trial.
"The disturbing thing, I think, about this case is, and what's so disturbing to the community, is the mutilation of the body. Of course, you know, we all hear about these things; we just don't see a lot of that type thing in this area. Obviously, it's as disturbing to us as it is everybody in the community," said Cohen.
Taylor's family and friends were in court Tuesday morning as well.
They did not want to go on camera but said they are ready to get this trial started and have faith that justice will be served.
A trial date has not yet been set. Officials are still waiting on lab results from several items that were removed from Weems' home on Moss Avenue.
Weems case will now go before a Colbert County grand jury.
Another man connected to the murder, Matthew Fox, waived his right to a preliminary hearing. He did not appear in court Tuesday morning.
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Brazilian Side of Iguassu Falls Half-Day Sightseeing Tour from Puerto Iguazú
Even if you're staying in Puerto Iguazú, you can still visit the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls! Journey deep into Iguacu National Park, get an up-close view of two of its largest waterfalls and be prepared for unparalleled panoramic views. Iguassu Falls was created as the result of a volcanic eruption that left a large crack in the earth.


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By Andrew Couts
Reading recent tech news headlines, you likely came across a few which boldly stated that Google believes you have "no legitimate expectation of privacy" while using Gmail, according to a recent court filing by the company. That's true; you don't. And Google did argue that in a motion to dismiss a lawsuit. But the argument that you have no "expectation of privacy" isn't Google's – that gem belongs to the Supreme Court. The question is whether Google needed to make that argument at all.
Google's 'no expectation' argument
This story stems from a class-action lawsuit filed against Google in California, which claims that Google violates wiretap laws and other state and federal legislation through its scanning of user emails for various purposes, including spam filtering, spell check, and targeted advertising. In its 39-page motion to dismiss the lawsuit, Google cites a 1979 Supreme Court decision, Smith v. Maryland, one of two court decisions which established that law enforcement may access some electronic communications without a warrant, something now known as "third party doctrine." It is Smith v. Maryland from which Google extracted the "no legitimate expectation of privacy" quote.
From Google's filing:
"Just as a sender of a letter to a business colleague cannot be surprised that the recipient's assistant opens the letter, people who use web-based email today cannot be surprised if their communications are processed by the recipient's ECS provider in the course of delivery. Indeed, 'a person has no legitimate expectation of privacy in information he voluntarily turns over to third parties.' Smith v. Maryland, 442 U.S. 735, 743-44 (1979). In particular, the Court noted that persons communicating through a service provided by an intermediary (in the Smith case, a telephone call routed through a telephone company) must necessarily expect that the communication will be subject to the intermediary's systems."
The courts may in fact decide that Google's citation of "no legitimate expectation of privacy" is irrelevant; the courts have ruled that the contents of emails – but not the subject, To, From, CC or BCC fields – enjoy Fourth Amendment protections. Plus, the third party doctrine applies to cases involving the government, not private companies.
Public advocacy group Consumer Watchdog, which was the first to bring this case into the Web ether on Tuesday, blasted Google for its "stunning admission" that it does not believe users should expect their emails to be private, and argued that Google's assertions are "wrong-headed."
"Google's brief uses a wrong-headed analogy; sending an email is like giving a letter to the Post Office," said John M. Simpson, Consumer Watchdog's Privacy Project director, in a statement. "I expect the Post Office to deliver the letter based on the address written on the envelope. I don't expect the mail carrier to open my letter and read it. Similarly when I send an email, I expect it to be delivered to the intended recipient with a Gmail account based on the email address; why would I expect its content will be intercepted by Google and read?
Right though Simpson may be, the Smith v. Maryland decision is not Google's trump card in this case.
The fine print
Google goes on to argue that its email scanning practices are simply part of its "ordinary course of business," and should therefore be exempt from state and federal wiretap laws, as well as the 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Furthermore, because this scanning is so integral to any (free) email service, to rule in favor of the plaintiffs "would effectively criminalize routine practices that are an everyday aspect of using email." Finally, says Google, the court should reject the plaintiffs' complaint because Gmail users give their consent to automated email scanning (for whatever purpose) by agreeing to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Indeed, Google's terms state that Gmail users agree that "advertisements may be targeted to the content of information stored on [Google's] Services, queries made through [Google's] Services or other information." Google's Privacy Policy also states that user data may be used to "provide, maintain, protect, and improve services (including advertising services) and develop new services."
Of course, Google is not the only email provider to scan users' emails for advertising purposes. Yahoo started doing so earlier this year. Microsoft, however, claims that it only scans Outlook.com emails for spam filtering, virus checks, and other service quality purposes.
Google is stealing your 'actual thoughts'
In opposition to Google's motion, plaintiffs in the case claim that Google is twisting the argument at hand to make the case more favorable for itself. The plaintiffs state that they do not oppose "normal web-mail processing for SPAM, viruses, spellchecking, routing and deliver, storage, and/or the placement of email messages in a user's inbox." Instead, say the plaintiffs, Google is using its system "to capture the authors' actual thoughts ('thought data') for Google's secret use." (Emphasis theirs)
"Google creates and uses this 'thought data' and attaches it to the messages so Google can better exploit the communication's 'meaning' for commercial gain," reads the plaintiffs' opposition. "Google collects and stores the 'thought data' separately from the email message and uses the 'thought data' to: (1) spy on its users (and others); and, (2) amass vast amounts of 'thought data' on millions of people (secret user profiles). Google's attempt to describe its 'thought data' mining generically as 'automated processing' or 'automated scanning' improperly rewrites Plaintiffs' allegations."
Google did not immediately respond to our request for comment on allegations of spying on users and its creation of "secret user profiles."
No one to blame but yourself
As you can see, there's a lot going on here. So lets get something straight: This case is not about law enforcement, the NSA, the FBI, or any other government agency spying on your emails. Instead, this case is about a private company collecting user data for whatever purpose it sees fit – a practice that, unless you take extra precautions, is happening virtually every second you are on the Web.
In other words, this suit is very much about Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which is a legal contract each of us agree to by using any Google product, not just Gmail. And just because you didn't read the ToS doesn't exempt you from whatever conditions it applies, according to common law. So even if Google is using Big Data practices to steal our "thought data" for "secret use," the only remedy is to not use Google products.
Still, this will be an important case to watch. In the presumably off chance that the court rules in the plaintiffs' favor, the decision could have wide-spread consequences not just for Google and Web-based email, but for any Big Data industry that harvests users' information. Stay tuned.
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In order to enjoy "Metallica Through the Never," you really have to like Metallica. I mean really like them. Does this go without saying? Probably, but other than the band's music and an incredible stage show there is very little else to recommend here. Any attempt at a deeper film is completely lost in all the riffs and drumbeats.
Joe's going to hate this.
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I don't know about you but I thought the Steelers would come out and run the ball against Green Bay like they did against the Jets. I thought we ran the ball well against them all night but we seemed to not really focus on the run enough, I think we could have broken their will with the run early in the game.
They were very weak on the run outside the tackles, almost everything that got bounced outside was a big gain. I think Ben missed some plays out there for sure, the deep ball to Wallace that went upfield when Wallace was running more to the corner. Even the second INT, if Ben just pumps once that guy who jumps the route Wallace ran would have been toast. Ward was running a route just behind him and he dropped Ward to a LB...Ward easily beat the LB and was wide open for a big play down the middle.
Basically, I was disappointed with the game plan, especially early in the game. I can't believe with two weeks to prepare we couldn't drive the ball early. Just my perception.


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Hamilton Township is a township of the second class and is governed by a Board of Supervisors who are elected to six-year terms. The board is responsible for all Township policies and legislation that govern this community. Part of its job is to appoint members to the Planning Commission, the Zoning Hearing Board, and to make other appointments as it deems necessary. The population of Hamilton Township is approximatly 8,235. The Township covers approximately 38.5 square miles with 79.94 miles of Township roads and 59.5 miles of state roads. The Township Building is located on Fenner Avenue in Sciota.


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I sat down to try and write a fantasy baseball article, but I've spent the last hour playing guitar. Now, I sit listening to the album "Sigh No More" by Mumford and Sons. This album is my new obsession. All of my favorite bands are either gone or not really making music with any sort of regularity. I'm loyal to the bands of my high school and college days and it has taken a long, long time to find a band that could jump up my music charts so fast.
(Side note: There is site news in this post, just fast forward to the end if you'd rather not read my random ramblings.)
Mumford and Sons, out of West London, have created a sound that can only be described as folk and roll, mixing deep and sometimes dark, sometimes inspirational lyrics with catchy hooks and powerful riffs (and plenty of rocking out with the banjo!). Give em a listen here. Their album is available at Amazon.com for $7.99 (click below).
Speaking of music, a good friend of mine has launched Anthems and Atleticos, a blog about music and sports. Author Scott Carter has made a name for himself in the minor league baseball world with innovative media and marketing tactics that have earned him nationwide praise. Last year, his "Twilight Night" was voted best theme night on MiLB.com and his former team, the Fresno Grizzlies, became the first minor league franchise to surpass 5000 Twitter followers, thanks in large part to promotions he implemented. Scott is currently a free agent, so if you or someone you know is looking for a marketing/promotions/social media genius, he's your man.
Now, to the site news…
As you can see, Fantasy Baseball 365 has undergone a bit of a face-lift. While the kinks are still getting worked out, I like the new look and the site itself loads faster, with content loading before any ads. Bloguin is updating and improving the commenting system, but, as you can see, the comment sections on newer articles have been non-existent here. Hopefully that will be fixed soon. In the meantime, feel free to contact me through email (firstname.lastname@example.com) or Twitter (@CharlieSaponara).
In the coming days, I hope to have finalized information about a joint project with some other fantasy baseball writers. I'll put it this way: It's going to be AWESOME!
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Tonight: Menlo Park commission reviews downtown/El Camino Real specific plan
Original post made on Sep 9, 2013
● [Web Link ==B Click here==] to watch the meeting live online. It starts at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at the Civic Center at 701 Laurel St. in Menlo Park.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, September 9, 2013, 10:17 AM
on Sep 9, 2013 at 11:55 am
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
Now is the time for those who have concerns with the current ECR Specific Plan to show up and make SPECIFIC suggestions as to how this plan might be improved. Remembering that the purpose of the plan (or any city general/specific plan) is to stimulate and guide appropriate development it would not be useful to simply be against some aspect. Instead concerned citizens should do their homework, review the extensive background material and then each propose one or two things that would make a positive difference.
Do you want more pedestrian space on Santa Cruz?
Do you want a bicycle and pedestrian connection to Alma at Middle?
Do you want the 500 ECR garage to link to both Alma and ECR to more fairly distribute the traffic load?
Do you want parking banned on ECR to improve the traffic flow?
Do you want the plaza at ECR and Middle to be only for pedestrians and bicycles?
Do You want a pedestrian and bicycle overpass across ECR at Middle?
And please don't waste people's time just saying NO.
on Sep 9, 2013 at 2:03 pm
Sorry Peter,sound advice, but here is what we'll get:
ò We don't want anything that Stanford wants to build; except a free
bike tunnel under the tracks.
ò We still embrace the dogged and aged misconception that we can enjoy
economic growth with "no new net vehicle trips" thru our village.
ò We want to remain a village even tho its smack in the middle of one
of the most crowded and developed peninsulas on the planet.
To borrow a quote from someone whom I respect a lot, "enjoy the view", and study on, Menlo Park, study on.
on Sep 9, 2013 at 3:28 pm
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The staff report for tonight's meeting is well done and worth reading.
Some notable points:
1 - The proposed 500 ECR project will only add 181,568 sq ft above that of the existing structures.
2 - Re the 500 ECR project :"Staff believes that many issues/concerns with the project could be fully resolved through the standard architectural control and environmental review processes. For example, many initial comments have related to a concern with the perception of bulk and stylistic compatibility, which can be vetted through the discretionary Architectural Control review requirement. Similarly, a significant number of initial comments have stated that the project will have traffic impacts, but the required project-specific review has not yet occurred. Such project-specific traffic analysis may result in project changes, if the
results are inconsistent with the Specific Plan's program-level EIR. Overall, the Specific Plan clearly envisions the redevelopment of these sites with modulated, mixed-use buildings with faþade (street side) heights of two to three stories and overall maximum heights of four to five stories, which staff believes makes it difficult to determine that this is an unanticipated outcome that alone justifies significant changes to the Specific Plan."
3 - And for those contemplating proposing changes:"As the Commission considers potential changes to the Specific Plan, staff recommends keeping in mind:
What is the basis for the proposed change? In particular, based on the projects
that have been approved and/or proposed since the Specific Plan was adopted,
why is the change warranted?
How would the change support the overall project objectives (Vision Plan Goals +
Specific Plan Guiding Principles)? A modification may appear to enhance one
goal/principle when viewed in isolation, but not when considered in relation to all
Within the Specific Plan itself, would the change have any ripple effects for other
aspects of the Plan? Many elements are interrelated, and what appears to be a
small positive change in one area could have negative consequences for another
part of the Specific Plan.
Was the change previously considered during the Specific Plan development
process? If so, is there substantive new information justifying the change?
Could the change affect the Housing Element, the pending General Plan update
or other City plans/projects?"
4 - regarding any major changes to the Specific Plan:"As noted previously, until any potential Specific Plan changes are completed, the current Specific Plan would remain in effect, and review of pending proposals would proceed. The estimated timeframe for major Plan modifications could conceptually allow for both smaller and larger projects to be reviewed and acted upon prior to the Plan changes being made. As a result, the Council could consider enacting a moratorium to preclude any action on subject applications. Moratoriums require a four-fifths vote by
the City Council and are subject to timing and other procedural requirements."
5 - And some great advice:", staff recommends keeping the proactive, positive spirit of the Vision Plan and Specific Plan processes in mind: at its core, the City asked the community what it wanted this part of Menlo Park to be. Discussions about potential negative impacts informed the discussion, but they didn't alone dictate outcomes, as positive effects and community values were also considered holistically. As the process shifts toward review of discrete projects, potential negative impacts can sometimes become more prominent in focus, in a way that doesn't necessarily address the core goals of creating an attractive, healthy, active, and sustainable place."
"As previously noted, Menlo Park is a community with diverse and deeply-held opinions regarding development, and as a result there will probably always be some amount of disagreement on these topics. However, by considering public input deliberately and carefully, thinking through the implications of potential changes, and by basing recommendations on fact, the Planning Commission can build on the success of the Vision Plan and Specific Plan."
Worth reading before standing up and shouting NO.


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Eagles executive Donovan takes job with Chiefs
Philadelphia Business Journal's John George reports Mark Donovan, the PE's Senior VP of business operations for the past six seasons, was hired as the COO of the KC Chiefs on Thursday. Sounds like he spearheaded a lot of behind the scenes projects here with regards to sponsorship, sales, operations and production so best of luck to him and his family in KC. Arrowhead Pride does a really nice job getting into some profile details. Worth the read if you like the business stuff. The experience gained from the successful transition from Vet to Linc should serve the Chiefs well.


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The state's new psychiatric hospital isn't ready for patients yet, but the state is looking for its staff.About 38 people interviewed for 90 open positions by early afternoon Monday. Tropical Storm Irene decimated the old Vermont State Hospital; the Berlin facility, currently under construction, is part of its replacement.
State Human Resources Commissioner Kate Duffy says clinical nursing positions will require experience, but mental health specialists won't need a background in the field. "We'll have training for folks, so we're looking for people who are committed -- education, some work experience, and we will be giving them the training they'll need to provide the clinical care patients will need," Duffy said.Monday night's job fair runs until 8 p.m. at 439 Industrial lane in Barre. A second day of walk-in interviews will be conducted Thursday as well.
Those who formerly held positions at the old facility received the first opportunity to apply.
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1Kelly Clarkson Gives 'American Idol' a "Thanks, But No Thanks"
We all know that American Idol is cleaning house when it comes to the judges and are thinking of having an all-alum panel next year. Jennifer Hudson is most likely going to be sipping away at her Diet Coke at the table, but Kelly Clarkson was also rumoured to be close to signing a deal to join the rapidly sinking ship that is Idol. Thankfully, that's not happening now.
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Despite rampant rumors, a rep for Kelly Clarkson tells The Hollywood Reporter that the American Idol winner will not be judging season 13 of the Fox show.
It was reported by New York Magazine's Vulture blog on Wednesday that series producers are considering an all alumnae panel for next year's competition, after seeing a double digit drop in viewership for season 12, which was judged by expensive music celebrities Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, in addition to Randy Jackson and Keith Urban. E! later reported that a three-judge table made up of alums is "95% there" and featured images of Clarkson, Clay Aiken and Jennifer Hudson.
Wait, so Aiken is joining the panel? Well, I bet his stalker will be pleased about that. Also, I'm glad Kelly managed to… *pulls off sunglasses* break away from this shit show.
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don't do it, clarkson! you are better than this! LOL @ the last line. roger that. ya know, i'm not even a fan. but the girl's got talent & a strongass personality, so more power to her. rise above, girlfriend.


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VIRAC, Catanduanes, Nov. 05, (PIA) - Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Catanduanes provincial office has reminded all candidates in the recently concluded barangay polls to file their sworn Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE).
According to COMELEC provincial election supervisor Atty. Maria Aurea C. Bo-Bonao, all winning and losing candidates must file their SOCE within 30 days after the election.
She said that in the case of the recent election, all candidates are required to file their SOCE before the Election Officer where they filed their Certificate of Candidacy on or before November 27, 2013.
Atty. Bo-Bonao added that pursuant to Section 14 of Republic Act 7166, winning candidates who will fail to comply with the above requirement will not be allowed to assume office and fines of up to P60,000.00 as well as perpetual disqualification from holding an elective post.
Per COMELEC Resolution No. 9476, candidates in the barangay election, being a non-partisan political practice, are only allowed to spend P5.00 per voter during the campaign period.
The following must be indicated in the SOCE as stated in Section 3, Rule 8 of COMELEC Resolution No. 9476:
a.) The amount of contribution, the date of receipt, and the full name, profession, business, taxpayer identification number (TIN) and exact home and business address of the person or entity from whom the contribution was received;
b)The amount of every expenditure, the date thereof, the full name and exact address of the person or entity to whom payment was made, and the purpose of the expenditure; A Summary Report of Lawful Expenditure categorized according to the list specified above shall be submitted by the candidate or party treasurer within thirty (30) days after the day of the election;
c.)Any unpaid obligation, its nature and amount, the full name and the exact home and business address of the person or entity to whom said obligation is owing;
e.)If the candidate or treasurer of the party has received no contribution, made no expenditure, or has no pending obligation, the statement shall reflect such fact and; e.) such other information that the Commission may require.
Winning candidates will assume office on November 30, 2013. (MAL/EAB-PIA5/Catanduanes)


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Big Sam: Performance 'difficult to accept'
Competition: Barclays Premier League
Venue: Stadium of Light
Result: Sunderland 3-0 West Ham
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce says his team's performance during their 3-0 defeat to Sunderland was "difficult to accept".
The loss came a week after the Hammers almost knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup, with the Premier League leaders salvaging a 2-2 draw late on.
Speaking after the match at the Stadium of Light, Allardyce said the comparison of his side's performance over the two games was "staggering". He said: "The level of difference of performance between that game and this is just staggering.
"All last week we were absolutely brilliant in all departments. This week we were poor in all departments. Hence we've got beat comprehensively by a team that deserved to beat us."


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The Sharks Foundation will host the annual Children's Book Drives at their home games on Oct. 15 (vs. St. Louis) and 17 (vs. Anaheim) to support their literacy program Reading Is Cool Presented by Comerica Bank. Sharks fans can assist by donating new and gently used children's book as they enter the HP Pavilion at San Jose. Monetary donations are also appreciated.
I will be attending both of these games so if there is anyone that wants to hand off books to me to donate, just let me know. I live in Santa Clara and work in Campbell, so we can meet up somewhere around those areas.
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6:30am Tuesday 27th March 2012 in West Somerset By Hannah Green
AN HISTORIC gate between a school and churchyard in Porlock which was removed last year for safety reasons has been restored to its rightful place.
Donations to reinstate the Rose Gate were made by the parish council, the church and St Dubricius School, while a grant from the Exmoor National Park Authority helped to reach the appeal target of just under £3,000.
Rose Gate Group member Kim Rowe said: "We were really touched that the children chose the Rose Gate Appeal as their Christmas play charity - they raised more than £70.
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Alright guys, Nash is here. Lets have a talk.
I was talking to my old man about the Rangers last playoff run. I was speculating on why they lost to a much inferior team in New Jersey. I said what everyone else was saying, fatigue, lack of motivation outside of "do-or-die games", yata yata yata. Thats when my dad suggested his theory on the lacking of a "killer instinct''. He says the Rangers still had remaining feelings of the old "loser" Rangers. They thought as a team that was caught by just as much surprise as their fans at their success. But when it came to the playoffs, they didn't play as a confident team, as they did in the season. They didn't FEEL they had a real shot at winning. And as confident as i was going into the playoffs, after the Ottawa series i was convinced they didn't have what it took. They didn't have a winning mentality.They still had a piece missing.
But does Nash change all that? Is he the piece we're looking for? Will this not only add to the offense, but fire everyone else up to play like true champions? Honestly, i still think we need a quarterbacking defense man. Maybe MDZ will cover that role. Maybe we can re-sign Leetch. Who know? What do you guys think?


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Ryan Sullivan, 17, of Hampton and Meghan LaPierre, 17, of East Kingston were each charged with possession of alcohol by a minor, police Sgt. Peter Tilton said. He said five other students were also involved in the incident.
"I do anticipate more arrests being made at a later time," Tilton said. He said not all of the students were from Exeter High.
Morgan said one girl was taken to Exeter Hospital because of the incident, which he said involved alcohol and "possible drug use."
"I would suspect it was either (alcohol or drugs) or both" that the girl used, Morgan said.
Morgan didn't know how many students attended Friday night's "March Madness" dance, but he said Principal Sean Kiley, who is in his first year as principal, shut down the dance about 8:30 p.m. when the behavior involving alcohol was discovered. The dance was scheduled to run from 7 to 10 p.m.
Aside from the alleged drinking, it was "a pretty typical dance," he said. "I would say this is certainly an isolated incident."
All future dances, except for the junior and senior proms, have been canceled indefinitely, Morgan said.
Morgan said parents of the students involved have been notified. He said there were no reports of violent behavior.
Sullivan and LaPierre are scheduled to appear May 6 in Brentwood District Court, Tilton said.
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Thread: Get over it!
Get over it!
If you are offended by Randy Moss's TD celebration, get over it! Do you ever watch TV? Do you see the sex in all the commercials and shows? Howard Stern? It is in our everyday lives. It is a part of the American way of life. I am not saying I agree with all the sex and profanity, but if you compare what Moss did to other things we view, it is not that bad.
To the Pack fans: If Walker or Favre did it, you guys would be in awe. Maybe even make a T-shirt of it.
01-10-2005, 08:07 AM #2Del Rio Guest
Get over it!
I think at this point anyone who has a problem with it is just plain sad and needs to post in the "No one wants to hear your gol darnit crap anymore" folder.
Get over it!
It would read, " We all know Brett Favre is a true warrior and escpecially gifted football player, but we can now safely say he is a comedian as well - what a guy."
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01-10-2005, 08:14 AM #4Prophet Guest
Get over it!
POSTED 8:35 a.m. EST, January 10, 2005
Could someone, anyone please 'splain to us the brouhaha that has erupted over Randy Moss' faux mooning of the folks in the end zone seats at the place which should be known from this day forward as Lambutt Field?
Frankly, we were shocked by Joe Buck's holier-than-thou reaction to the move, and in hindsight (pun intended) we think Buck believed that Moss actually dropped trou and gave the Cheeseheads a glimpse at what Randy had eaten on Friday night.
(It's ironic, of course, that Buck would have anything negative to say about Moss' antics after coming off as a flaming metrosexual -- at best -- in those Budweiser ads with the fictional football turd "Leon".)
In our view, the moon move was no big deal. And as the loyal readers of this here site know, we rarely have defended the aforementioned Mr. Moss. He didn't actually show his butt, and he didn't wave to the crowd with one finger a la Jake the Fake.
Given that Moss was hounded relentlessly by the Lambutt faithful prior to and during the game for Moss' ill-advised early exit from FedEx Field one week prior, his reaction was relatively mild, especially in comparison to some of the slurs and obscenities that surely were hurled his way.
Still, the NFL likely will slap Moss with a five-figure fine, fueled by the fact that the media (starting with Mr. Buck) has been crying incessantly about the routine. And, actually, that might be a good thing for Moss and the Vikings, since Randy needs to have that oversized chip on his shoulder in order to coax from himself the highest levels of performance.
Now that Moss has raised (or, in the view of some, lowered) the bar for touchdown celebrations, here's a quick list of the touchdown celebrations that might happen in the future as NFL players continue to try to show each other up:
1. Player holds ball behind his back, grunts audibly, and then slowly lowers ball until dropping it onto the ground.
2. Player gets on all fours and raises leg at goalpost.
3. Player actually moons crowd.
4. Player grabs female fan out of stands and they tango on the field.
5. Player actually poops on the field.
6. Player leaps into seats, climbs over rail, and actually leaves building.
7. Player actually pees on field.
8. Player grabs female fan out of the stands and they tango on the field . . . and then dance.
On a day when the media's venom primarily, if not exclusively, has been directed at Vikings receiver Randy Moss, we continue to be amazed by the failure of the guys on Fox -- or anyone else, for that matter -- to call it like it be when it comes to Brett Favre's performance on Sunday.
As we suggested right here on Sunday afternoon, the Vikes would have a chance to win if they put bodies on Brett. They did.
He got rattled. When rattled, he started throwing the ball to the guys in the white shirts.
Four picks. A fifth one (which actually looked like a clean catch and then a fumble) was dropped.
Yet even with those four picks, the play that made Favre look at once like a greenhorn and an old man was his second-quarter scramble toward the goal line. At first, it looked like Favre easily would get a first down on the Minnesota two. But as the Vikings defenders quickly converged on Favre and his 35-year-old wheels, he realized that there was only one was to get to the sticks -- by giving up his body and diving for the yellow line.
He didn't.
And lest there be any confusion, Brett Favre at 35 declined the opportunity to show the same heart as John Elway at 37, when in an effort to get a first down he took the hit and got spun against Favre's Packers in a postseason game that a few of you might recall.
Favre, in contrast, relied on a sandlot-style, no-look, please-don't-hurt-me underhand flip into an area where players from both teams were standing. Although Packers receiver Javon Walker caught the ball, the whole thing could have turned even uglier if a fleet-footed Viking had nabbed the ball and headed the other way.
So was Favre properly criticized for this bone-headed, pussy-footed move? Hell, no. Sure, the guys on Fox yukked it up about the whole thing, and Cris Collinsworth was tempted to show off his come-and-go Cosellian tendencies -- but Cris stopped short.
We won't. If this is the kind of crap that the great and powerful Favre is going to pull in a playoff game against the Packers' arch-rivals in their first meeting ever in the postseason, then it is time for Brett to call it a career.
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i thought it was the best end zone celebration ever.lol for what it means. all the crap that the pack nation has given randy, he wiped his butt on all of them. and he was slamming them afterwards too. love it. "they better talk about that "W" up there in lambeau". love it. moss is a genius!!! lol
Get over it!
Yeah Brett takes a swing and Joe Buck doesn't say a word about it..... Slama lama ding dong :roll:


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Saturday, Seattle's Félix Hernández pitched a shutout. Against the Yankees. At Yankee Stadium.
Hernández has been a great pitcher for a long time, but he might now be at the peak of his powers; his home-run rate is a career low, and his strikeout-to-walk ratio is a career high. He entered this season with four career shutouts, and with nearly two months left to go, he's already got three shutouts this season.
After Saturday's gem, in which he allowed only two hits and two walks, while striking out six, the Mariners' post-game host wondered aloud if this had been the best start of King Felix's career. With all the commercial breaks, I wasn't able to hang around long enough for the conclusion. But I figure I'll give it a go, myself ...
As usual, I begin by looking at Game Scores, because they're easy and they're logical and we have to begin somewhere.
Short Answer: Saturday's gem probably was not Hernández's best start. Because of the strikeouts. Now, if you get a bunch of guys in a room and ask them about Game Scores, half will argue that strikeouts count too much and half will argue that strikeouts don't count enough. Which probably means it's just about right. Because he struck out only six Yankees, yesterday's Game Score was 87, which is tied for the fifth-best in Hernández's career.
Of course, one thing Game Score doesn't consider is the quality of the opposing hitters. It's not designed to do that. Another thing it doesn't consider: the ballpark. It's not designed to do that, either. I decided to ignore the second of those, because it's complicated, but I devised a quick-and-dirty method to account for the competition, based on that team's rank in league scoring.
Here's an real-world example ... On June 30, 2010, Hernandez shut out the Yankees. His Game Score was 91. The Yankees finished that season first in the American League in scoring. There are 14 teams in the American League, so I give them 14 points for their run production. But I don't want to blow the system up, so I halve that figure (and round down, if the first number is odd). In this case, we add seven points to the Game Score and ... voila, we've got a modified Game Score of 98 ... which, as it happens, is the second best in Hernández's career.
Got all that? Thrilling details, I know! Anyway, here are what I will argue are King Felix's five best starts ...
5. August 4, 2012 - @ Yankees (modified Game Score: 92)
We sorta talked about this one already. Really impressive, and while the Yankees are just fourth in the American League in scoring, they're actually first in OPS. Which makes me wonder about my methodology.
4. June 28, 2012 - vs. Red Sox (mGS: 95)
Five hits, one walk, 13 strikeouts. Oh, and the final score was 1-0, so it's not like Hernández could ever relax. Then again, I'm not sure that's a positive marker in these discussions. Couldn't you argue that it's more difficult to pitch this brilliantly when you've got an eight-run lead?
3. April 11, 2007 - @ Red Sox (mGS: 95)
Actually quite similar to his start against the Yankees yesterday: two hits, one walk, six strikeouts. And the Red Sox were a good-hitting team in 2007. This one would rank higher, again, except for the strikeouts.
2. July 14, 2012 - vs Rangers (mGS: 100)
The Rangers lead the American League in scoring, yes. But they're not quite as potent as on the road, and this game was played at the pitcher's haven we call Safeco Field. Felix did pitch a complete-game shutout, giving up three hits and zero walks, while striking out a dozen Rangers. One could easily rank this performance No. 1, but instead I'm going with ...
1. June 30, 2010 - @ Yankees (mGS: 98)
We talked about this one already, too. The Yankees did lead the American League in scoring that season. Just as in yesterday's game, Hernández gave up two hits. He walked three, but struck out 11 Yankees. Also, the American League seems to be slightly more pitcher-friendly in 2012 than 2010.
I'm not saying I nailed these in the perfect order. You could always look at park effects, and the actual hitters in the lineups, and come up with slightly different results. But we're close enough for government work, I think.
The real take-home is that three of Hernández's best starts in a fantastic career have come this season: two of those above, plus eight one-hit innings against the Twins back in early May. Which isn't to say that he's actually got significantly better, over the years. Rather, he's improved just a little -- after all, he's still only 26 -- while the game has generally become more pitcher-friendly.
One thing Félix Hernández has never done? Pitched a no-hitter. But the way things are going, that now seems just a matter of time.


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There are some movies that require an extensive ad campaign, and savvy marketing in order for potential "audiences" to get it. Others pretty much sell themselves. Guess which one Harmony Korine's "Spring Breakers" is?
Already earning all sorts of buzz out of Venice and Toronto last fall, and primed for a (still unspecified) spring release, a new poster has popped up overseas with the main selling points on full display. Young babez in bikins and James Franco looking ridiculous. The movie features starlets Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, and Rachel Korine as four college coeds who fund their spring break getaway by robbing a fast food joint. But their fortune changes when they're bailed out by Alien (Franco), an infamous local thug and amateur rapper who takes them under his wing. Featuring an original score by Cliff Martinez and Skrillex, there really shouldn't be anything else needed to convince you to see this.
Okay, then how about our review out of Venice where we called a it "a future cult favorite"? Hopefully a proper trailer comes along soon, but until then, feast your eyeballs below. [HeyUGuys]
Gr8poster | January 7, 2013 1:37 PM
I really can't wait 4 every1 2 c this movie. Franco is a legend (inspired mostly by Dangeruss as stated by Franco, so not Riff Raff - some1 give credit to Dangeruss) & seriously deserves an Oscar 4 his awesome performance (it would be a crime, if he doesn't win many awards for this role).
Guaranteed 2 b a cult classic & make some serious money at the box office. Well played Harmony Korine & every1 involved.
Once u hear James Franco sing Everytime (Britney Spears), the song will forever have a different meaning.