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Former UCF Athletic Director Keith Tribble responds to NCAA allegations
I can't wait for these guys to get lit up by the Cards on an annual basis. Also, as it mentions in the last paragraph...UCF's football program is already on probation, so they will likely be slapped with a more severe punishment as a "repeat violator"
UCF issued its response to the NCAA notice of allegations Monday, opting not to impose a postseason ban
By Iliana Limón, Orlando Sentinel
8:09 p.m. EST, February 20, 2012
Tribble was forced to resign after the NCAA asserted he helped former AAU basketball coach Ken Caldwell, who was allegedly working for a professional sports agent, and former college basketball player Brandon Bender steer recruits to UCF. The NCAA also alleged Tribble tried to arrange a job for the mother of a UCF football recruit, helped Caldwell's son receive a waiver for in-state tuition and provided free game tickets to Caldwell.
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Caldwell is the former mentor of UCF senior point guard A.J. Rompza and he considers Bender a close friend. Caldwell and Bender have asserted in interviews with the Orlando Sentinel they do not work for professional agents and did not violate any NCAA rules by speaking highly of UCF athletics.
"Tribble agrees that Ken Caldwell and Brandon Bender were impermissibly involved in the recruitment of prospects and that as the director of athletics, he should have taken action to try to stop the activity," Tribble's attorney Scott Tompsett wrote in his response to the NCAA. "However, Tribble vigorously disagrees that he violated the principles of ethical conduct by knowingly violating NCAA legislation or by reporting false information to the enforcement staff."
UCF and Tribble both released copies of written responses they sent the NCAA, the latest step in an ongoing investigation into the recruiting practices of the football and men's basketball programs.
UCF self imposed penalties in response to the NCAA's allegations of major recruiting violations, including eliminating one men's basketball scholarship for the next two years, vacating past men's basketball wins and adding a variety of new football and men's basketball recruiting restrictions.
Tribble's response to the NCAA states he is embarrassed by his lack of knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules he should have been familiar with while serving as UCF's athletic director. It states he was not aware Caldwell and Bender were violating NCAA rules actively promoting UCF. The response went on to state Tribble was not aware Caldwell and Bender provided 11 football and men's basketball recruits with $16,005.74 worth of benefits starting in March 2009.
Tribble's attorney insisted the former athletic director was simply trying to see if a job transfer was available for football recruit DaMarcus Smith's mother, who was employed in Louisville and was interested in following her son to Orlando. The statement indicates Tribble has placed the same sort of phone calls on behalf of people who are not UCF athletes, a key NCAA standard for determining if it is a violation. The attorney notes Tribble dropped the issue once he learned there was no transfer job option available for Smith's mother in Orlando.
Tribble's statement also asserts he did not violate the NCAA's principles of ethical conduct and provide false or misleading information to investigators, a charge that prompted UCF President John Hitt to seek his resignation in November.
"The totality of the information shows that Tribble was not trying to mislead the staff," Tribble's NCAA response states. "Tribble was open and candid about his relationship with Caldwell and the fact that Caldwell had been involved with prospects and UCF student-athletes. Tribble did his best to cooperate having never been through an NCAA infractions investigation and trying to answer questions to the best of his ability without any preparation and without assistance from legal counsel."
The statement indicates Tribble provided Caldwell with free access to UCF basketball games, but he argued Caldwell's son was legitimately hired to help an academically at-risk basketball player.
While Tribble fought to clear his name, UCF informed the NCAA Monday it plans to self impose or already has imposed the following sanctions as a result of the investigation:
-- Place UCF Athletics on probation for three years, which prompts extensive NCAA compliance oversight.
-- Vacate all men's basketball wins for the 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 academic years.
-- Drop from 13 to 12 men's basketball scholarships for the next two years.
-- Reduce the number of football coaches allowed to simultaneously recruit off campus from seven to six during the next two academic years.
-- Reduce the number men's basketball coaches allowed to simultaneously recruit off campus from three to two during the next two academic years.
-- Prohibit men's basketball coaches from engaging in off campus recruiting during two of three evaluation July periods during the next two academic years
-- Reduce the number of men's basketball recruiting days by 25 during the next two academic years.
-- Limit football official visits to 27 per year and basketball official visits to seven per year for the next two academic years. It represents a 20 percent reduction in UCF's average official visits during the past four years. -- Issued letters of reprimand to UCF basketball head coach Donnie Jones, assistant basketball coach Darren Tillis and football head coach George O'Leary. Jones was suspended for the first three Conference USA games, while Tillis was suspended for two Conference USA games.
-- Tillis and Jones are not eligible for bonuses or salary increases for the 2012 and 2013 fiscal years.
-- UCF added a variety of changes to its compliance department to enhance oversight of its athletic programs.
UCF officials also noted they took major action, forcing assistant football coach David Kelly and Tribble to resign. The school suspended Jones and Tillis and withheld senior point guard A.J. Rompza from competition until the NCAA reinstated his eligibility.
The Knights opted not to self impose harsher penalties, including postseason bans.
UCF is slated to appear before the NCAA's Committee on Infractions in April, where it will be questioned about the allegations and its compliance about NCAA rules. The committee will then deliberate and determine whether UCF's self imposed sanctions were sufficient or the Knights should be hit with more penalties. Tribble, Kelly and Jones are expected to be represented at the NCAA Committee on Infractions hearing by personal attorneys and protest the allegations made about them.
The New York Times and ESPN.com first reported in April 2011 Caldwell, a Chicago resident, may have been operating as a runner -- a middleman between professional agents and recruits considering playing football and basketball at UCF. However, the two media outlets also quoted other sources who referred to Caldwell as a boastful person who often overstates his credentials. The media outlets alleged Caldwell acted as a representative of the university in violation of NCAA rules.
Once the NCAA indicated Caldwell was affiliated with a professional agent, payments Rompza received from his mentor became a violation of NCAA rules. Rompza was declared ineligible for the first 12 games of the basketball season and had to repay $900 he received. Rompza's ties to Caldwell prompted UCF to vacate wins during his freshman, sophomore and junior seasons at UCF.
The notice stated, "It is alleged between March 2009 and July 2011, Ken Caldwell, a recruiter for a professional sports agency, and Brandon Bender, an associate of Caldwell's, assisted the institution in recruitment of six men's basketball and five football prospective student-athletes by promoting the institution's athletics programs. …Certain institutional staff members were aware of Caldwell's and Bender's activities while others involved Caldwell and Bender in the recruitment of specific prospective student athletes."
Hitt noted Rompza was the sole person tied to the investigation who ever played for UCF, saying the other athletes either failed to qualify or simply chose not to attend the school.
UCF has since officially disassociated itself from Caldwell and Bender.
Tribble and Kelly were accused of providing "false and misleading information to the institution and [NCAA] enforcement staff."
The allegations were outlined in 16-page report released in November. UCF was initially given 90 days to respond to the allegations. The deadline was extended until today.
UCF President John Hitt named retired Admiral Al Harms UCF's interim athletic director. New UCF Athletic Director Todd Stansbury is slated to formally take over on March 1.
The UCF football program previous ran afoul of NCAA rules, with two former football staff members caught placing impermissible cell phone calls and sending impermissible text messages to recruits. The accumulation of cell phone call violations became a major infraction. UCF is still on probation for the football infractions, which means the school could face tougher penalties as a repeat violator of major NCAA rules.
UCF hired attorney Michael Glazier, a former NCAA investigator, to assist with its internal investigation into its recruiting practices and response to the NCAA allegations.


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NBC Cancels Heroes: Origins Spin-off?
Bad news, guys. Or, at the very least, potentially bad news. Either way, it's not good news for Heroes fans. According to The Futon Critic, NBC has elected to indefinitely shelf plans for the Heroes spin-off, Origins, which was scheduled to air after the Heroes Season 2 finale, a move that the network had hope would hold onto the Heroes audience after the show goes on vacation. Now, the network cites "financial concerns" associated with the impending writer's strike as the reason they have, at least for now, canceled Heroes: Origins.
Heroes: Origins to Get a New Title
I recently ran across this article on Heroes that features all the usual stuff — a conference call with Kristen Bell and Tim Kring about the upcoming season, other stuff we already know — but the most interesting thing I did find that I didn't know before was that, according to the writer of the piece, the Heroes spin-off, originally called Origins, will get a new title. What that new title is, no one knows yet — or at least, no one is telling yet.
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John August Blogs Heroes: Origins
News about Heroes: Origins is hard to come by, and this seems worthy, since I'm a fan of John August's works. If you don't know the name John August, then you've probably seen some of the movies he's written. He's the screenwriter on "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Big Fish", and the upcoming Will Smith superhero movie, "John Hancock". Recently, August and a few others were announced as writers on Origins (August will also direct). Over at his blog, August talks about how he got the gig. In a word, he asked. NO SPOILERS.
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Heroes: Origins Episodes to Contain Two Stories Each
It's a boring Saturday, but here's news about the upcoming Heroes: Origins spin-off. Via the guys over at Aint-it-Cool-News comes word that Tim Kring has told an audience at the New Yorker Fest that each Heroes: Origins episode won't feature one story per episode, but instead two stories per episode. AICN quotes this site, which says the following below:
Eli Roth to Direct Heroes: Origins Episode, 2 More Names
Everyone already knows that Clerks director Kevin Smith will be entering the Heroes universe by directing an episode of the Heroes spin-off series, Origins. Now you can add three more names to the list — Heroes producer/creator Tim Kring has revealed three more names to add to the list, and one of them is Eli Roth, the writer and director of the Hostel horror movies.
Kevin Smith to Write and Direct first Heroes: Origins Episode
The big Heroes news out of the 2007 Comic Con today is that comic book and Geek God Kevin Smith will write and direct the first episode of the Heroes spin-off, Origins. When he was introduced at the Heroes panel after the announcement, Smith cracked wise about the "two gay Japanese dudes", referring of course to Hiro and Ando, who are not gay. Of course Smith was just kidding, being a writer of comedy and whatnot.
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Heroes producer/creator Tim Kring sat down for another extended interview with SuperheroHype, and revealed some information. Not enough that I would put "SPOILERS" in big bold letters in the title, but enough for the "Possible Spoilers" tag. As always, you should only continue reading if you want to know, or want to risk encountering some details about the upcoming Season 2 that you don't already know, or don't want to know. Basically, don't blame me if you discover something you'd rather have stay hidden later on.
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Tim Kring Talks More Heroes: Origins
Another glimpse into the workings of the Heroes spin-off show, "Origins" from the man himself. This time in an audio interview with Voices From Krypton. Head over there now to give it a listen. I didn't hear anything particularly new there, but Kring does mention again that he foresees the show as being "Twilight Zone"-esque in narration.
Jeph Loeb Spills Heroes: Origins Details
By now everyone knows about the Heroes spin-off, Heroes: Origins. Some details about the show are already known: six episodes, to air while Heroes is on vacation mid-season (if Second 2 follows the pattern of Season 1, then this will be around Winter), and viewers can vote for which one will join the regular cast in Season 3. But what else? In an interview with iF Magazine, Heroes producer/writer Jeph Loeb talks about "Origins", and revealed some details.
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Mark: Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
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Mark: Why'd you become a trader in the first place?
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Mark: What system are you currently trading now… and why?
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Hope you all have exchanged your cards. Tomorrow is the last day, and then the winning couple will be chosen via random generator. :)
Sorry for the delay, ladies. Our IP went out yesterday- was out when we got up. Some sort of issue between routers and the base. Thankfully I can go use our DD's service. But it has been a little different.
Now, off to the "winning couple"
Selra and LilGray!!!
I will be pm-ing your coupon to you for $3.00 and the free kit-
as well as to each of the the participants getting a free ATC kit.
I am about to load a new one into the shoppe, so I am waiting for that.
Thanks so much, Amanda, for hosting this challenge. It was lots of fun, and it was certainly nice to win!


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Hey fellas,
I've been reading posts for the better part of a year and finally decided to post a topic. I'm sure you guys will have some things to tear me up on in the future but I figured I needed to wet my whistle at one point or another. I know draft talk is becoming something of a lost cause at this point, but I figured i'd give a few points of view from a guy who has been a die-hard fan since my dad gave me that honor/burden some 30 years ago. So here it is:
I'm not fascinated with any option we have at the #13 pick this year. It seems ironic that i've spent every draft year for the last however many, excited about the prospect of adding a HUGE piece to the puzzle. But now we find ourselves in the "unfortunate" situation of finding a player that will instantly impact our steadily improving team while not wasting a pick on someone who might take a few years to make such an impact. I want a CB or LB that will make our already strong defense something to be feared, but at the same time i'm not sure such a player will be available at number 13.
That being said, here are my wishes for the draft (assuming free agency won't occur before the draft and we find ourselves in a shitty situation where we have to decide whether we can pick-up an impact player through FA)
If Prince or Miller doesn't fall to us at our spot, I think its time we ask ourselves if our O-line can be considered a strong point for the years to come. We all understand that Staff is the future of our franchise, and if he can stay healthy, we will be VERY hard to beat. Thats why I believe we should push for Solder or Pouncey when our clock runs out on draft day. We could draft Ayers/Harris/Smith and so on and so forth, but none of these guys make me say WOW! And if thats the case, why not draft a player that could solidify our line for years to come, as opposed to reach for a player we MIGHT be happy with or might be terribly disappointed with like so many defensive players at those two positions we've drafted in the past.
My ultimate point is that when it comes to positions like CB and LB, there are very few that come in and make a large impact there first year in the league (i.e. Sims, Dizon, and to go way back Fair, Westbrook, etc. ) So why not use this pick on an impact OL that could be incorporated this year and ultimately become the bedrock of a future stud group in the trenches.
I'm just not thrilled with the idea of using our mid-first round pick on someone who might be great, instead of using it on someone who could contribute this coming year as well as be a very big part of protecting our future. I trust Mayhew/Schwartz to make the right pick, I just hope it isn't on someone who can make 70-80 tackles a year or 2-4 interceptions a year, but not have a long term impact on our up-and-coming teams success.
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Forty-three-year-old Jack Camp, a member of Albany's Search and Rescue Team and a bounty hunter was patrolling Regency Club Apartments Tuesday night when he saw a suspicious person.
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Camp has strong roots in criminal justice, with two brothers who are also in law enforcement. He was a former deputy coroner for Dougherty County, and had been an EMT.
Camp was shot around 1:00 AM. The only description police has is that the shooter was a short black man. Camp's body has been sent to the Crime lab in Moultrie for examination.
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text: So I was browsing the NFL's own article's when I saw this "QB MATRIX" and noticed that they were kind enough to put alex in a league of his own (or at the very least a quadrant of his own for the statistics majors out there.) Was wondering what the rest of NN's take would be on this matrix. Personally I take it to mean exactly what we've known about AS from the end of last season (not very long indeed.) He's an inconsistent man behind center but when some flash of lightning (or JH's words of power) strike him on the field he can be god like, (or play like a dog.) Let me know what you take this infuriating (or infatuating) plot to mean. (It should be noted that the graph is "Fan Generated" whatever that means.)


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In the days before solbar opened, we tried to figure out a great pizza dough recipe. We tested at least five, decided on one. Same thing with the tomato sauce recipe. Decided on a few toppings (less is more). Then it came to Shaping the Pizza.
One of the opening sous chefs, Trevor Anderson, gave a demo to about ten cooks. Now these cooks are all local Latinos, and several of them are still at solbar after three years. Most of them have worked at pizza joints in Calistoga, and one of them, Artemio, trained more than half the cooks in this town on pizzaiolaing (sic).
So after Trevor, who I think worked at Mary's Pizza Shack, was done shaping his dough with a rolling pin, saucing it, cheesing it, and sliding it into the oven with the wooden peel, naturally he asked for a volunteer to go next. Artemio stepped up and knocked out a perfect circle of even dough in what seemed like three moves. The rest of the cooks followed suit (and I started practicing my pizza dough after they all clocked out for the day).
Three improved pizza dough recipes later, we've settled on one that relies on a biga-style starter that ferments overnight, and we don't add any sugar to the dough, so it won't burn prematurely in the oven. The toppings are carefully chosen, but you can't have a great pizza without great crust. So while we're not Neapolitan, have only two pizzas on the menu, and a tabletop electric Baker's Pride oven (lined with stones that produce a consistent crisp crust), a lot of thought and attention go into those pizzas, because who doesn't love pizza?
1 Socialists?
2 Fascists?
3 Prius drivers?
4 Prius makers?
5 Cops?
6 Robbers?
7 All of the above?
8 None of the above?
The answer is 8–everybody loves pizza (="none of the above doesn't love pizza", sorry for the double negative, which is how I got tricked on the CA DMV test). It's the new Great Communicator, like beer to Obama, Gates, and the cop who arrested Gates (who it turns out wasn't a robber). Pizza in its current form was supposedly brought back to the US by soldiers returning from WWII, same as downhill skiing. And also like beer, the Egyptians did it first. But 8 should have an asterisk . . . everybody loves GOOD pizza, and in places like NYC and northern California, diners take it seriously. The only restaurant that ever received 30 in Zagat, so restaurant lore has it, was Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix.


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Brendan "Boog" Ryan was the best defensive shortstop in the majors last season. The best. Fangraphs.com has him ahead of Nick Punto in Fielding in 2010. While his batting was below major league levels in 2010, just a year before he was the sixth best defensive shortstop in the majors while slugging .400, with a weighted On Base Average of a respectable .324. Boog looked to be one of the better up and coming shortstops in the game just over a year ago. He was tied with Jimmy Rollins with the 7th highest WAR total for shortstops in 2009, actually outhitting Rollins (who had a .316 wOBA in '09). *
That aside, I'm not really writing this to talk about Brendan Ryan's 2009 season (although he remains a young, exciting player with some hopefully obvious upside). Even if Ryan doesn't hit for a lick again in 2011, his defense has been trending upward, and the StL Cardinals still have Dave Duncan and his groundball inducing willpower; AND the Cards still have a starting rotation that could benefit GREATLY from (one of, if not) the best defensive shortstop in the game: with curveball hurlers Adam Wainwright and Chris Carpenter and youngster Jaime Garcia; as well as Westbrook who likely will have the highest groundball rates in his career, even after being well known for that in the past... And I still have hopes that Lohse could develop a sinkerball or have at least a vaguely similar season to Joel Pineiro's miraculous 2009 (or his own 2008). With that kind of starting pitching staff, I wouldn't even relegate Ryan to a defensive replacement role (let alone jettisoning him from the team). I would start him every day without question. And of course, play new acquisition Ryan Theriot at second base where he is better suited (with Skip Schumaker as utilityman/backup).
But most of that isn't really news to many readers. The Cardinals seem to remain adamant about upgrading offense in the middle infield over glovework, so the only way Skip won't be starting at second and Theriot at short would be to add an additional middle infielder into the mix (Tyler Greene perhaps? I think they might still add another person from outside the team though). This all becomes rather convoluted however, since there could already be a 1-3 WAR player at short: Brendan Ryan. With Lance Berkman looming somewhere in the outfield in 2011, keeping Brendan Ryan at short and benching Skip Schumaker seems so completely obvious that it is nearly a no-brainer. And yet the organization (mainly Tony Larussa it seems) remains rosy on starting a terrible defensive player at second (and yes, he probably will be a bit better defensively going forward, but still...).... while downgrading defense at shortstop.
I think it's pretty much an established fact that with a groundball inducing starting rotation you should utilize every bit of defense you can in the infield, where the balls usually are hit. By downgrading defense or not playing your best defensive assets during the innings where your starters are pitching, you can open up a lot of problems. Particularly for the Cardinals, who have a slow corner outfielder and no one in the outfield with a really good arm. One thing that could help this would be to start Colby Rasmus more often due to his speed and range; but with injuries and a reluctant manager, I would not bank on him playing all the time. Holliday also is a defensive asset in the outfield, so perhaps this is being overstated to some extent. However, if you are banking on Skip Schumaker to have upside next season (where he didn't have any whatsoever last year), you could just as well do that for Brendan Ryan and go with a higher probability for that to happen (he who had an extremely unlucky year with the bat in 2010, and who is the polar opposite in defensive effectiveness). All this analysis is neglecting off the field issues, but that is the manager's main task, to manage such situations.
Here are more thoughts on the subject from another Cardinals blog, describing the headscratching strategy (or lack of), the author also wonders just why Brendan Ryan isn't a fit for the Cardinals: http://cardinaldiamonddiaries.blogspot.com/2010_12_01_archive.html
My closing "argument" is this article about the 2009 Indians, who actually had Jake Westbrook in their pitching staff for most of the season: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/the-indians-incompatible-pitching-and-defense/. By downgrading your infield defense, you are going to have more men on base, even if they are just getting singles most of the time. The ISO and slugging will still be lower since people will be hitting the ball into the ground... But outs are always better than letting a dribbler roll through a porous middle infield. With Lance Berkman starting in right field, this is not a good thought. For the team's best interest, Skip Schumaker should probably be relegated to a non-starting role after the Ryan Theriot trade acquisition, and Boog should be the team's starting shortstop.
So if they continue to name Schumaker as the starting second baseman, Boog should start at short. Be fair. Back to the defensive stats: baseball reference has him in the lead in 2010 for assists at shortstop, 2nd in range factor, first in TZR with 15. If this doesn't illustrate a shortstop who saves runs, I'm not sure what will. If his BABIP returns to normal, he could be a great player next year. He will at least be above average considering his skillset and the makeup of the starting rotation. Could he really be that disruptive? Hopefully the Cardinals organization will re-think this through, because right now it doesn't seem to make much sense.
* For reference, Ozzie Smith's second season consisted of .244 wOBA and .8 WAR. The players' first season was also very similar (brendan's first season with more than a few games that is), with Brendan at 2.7 WAR and Ozzie at 3.1 WAR. In my opinion it's not out of the question for Boog to have 4 WAR next season (although probably more likely to be around 2 or 3). It's doubtful that Brendan will ever have the good to great on-base percentage of Ozzie, however he could outslug him while putting up a similar defensive display of wizardly prowess.


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They planned to claim victory at a news conference today at the King Kamehameha Statue.
Meanwhile, members of the Hawaiian Sovereignty Elections Council are planning educational and fund-raising campaigns in the wake of yesterday's disclosure of final results. They estimate that $8 million to $12 million will be needed to complete the sovereignty process.
Voters endorsed the proposal, to elect delegates to advance a native Hawaiian government, by nearly a 3 to 1 margin with 22,294 in favor and 8,129 against.
But the 30,423 ballots returned in the mail-in vote is just 38 percent of the approximate 80,000 ballots sent to eligible voters.
Despite submitting the lowest bids to renovate state hospitals in Kona and North Kohala this year, he lost both jobs.
That's because the law required state officials to add 5 percent to his bids because his company hasn't been in business in Hawaii for a required minimum number of years.
And the Legislature toughened the law this year. On new bids, Lam will see 15 percent added.
"It's very unfair obviously," Lam said.
Sen. Cal Kawamoto, who pushed the toughened law, said the intent was to ensure tax money is kept in the state to benefit local companies and labor.
He said the Legislature knew companies like Lam's would be hurt, but they couldn't find a better way to write the law to protect the majority of local companies.
But overall, the state is in better shape during the first two months of this fiscal year.
General fund revenues totaled $463.2 million - $5.3 million more than in the first two months of the last fiscal year.
The August decrease is attributed to a decline in general excise and use taxes - the state's largest revenue source - by $9.1 million for August, officials said.
Police have noticed an increase in commercial burglaries involving safes in the past three months, said Waikiki theft Detective Henry Ah Loo. More than 10 cases have been reported in Waikiki at various stores and restaurants.
Five of the break-ins were discovered Sunday after a burglary at a travel office in the old Mitsukoshi Building.
He had suffered scratches on his leg and had spent the night sleeping on lava, but was otherwise fine, said Fire Capt. Grant Kojima.
The search began at 5 a.m. today and ended at 6:15 a.m., a fire dispatcher said.
- Kalihi man is arrested in assault with umbrella
- Hotel lobby camera catches thief in action


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Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is apparently sick of Real Madrid having all the fun and has started taking matters into his own hands. The shaggy-haired defender surges forward through the midfield and then - astonishingly - almost all the way through Barcelona's back line, nearly beating Pepe until the Portuguese defender's desperate lunge manages to take the ball cleanly. That run inspires a brief attacking spell from the hosts, but they can't make the most of it. Possession ends when a free kick is floated harmlessly into Iker Casillas's arms.
Mesut Ozil then shows Barcelona how to hit a ball, smashing a shot goalwards from a difficult angle and fully 40 yards out. Jose Pinto, perhaps stunned by the sonic boom that accompanied the flight of the ball, ignored the shot entirely only to see it hit the crossbar, the post, the line, and bounce... just out. That was as close as you can possibly get to scoring without actually finding the back of the net. Brilliant stuff. Still 0-0 though.
For more on the two teams, check out Real Madrid blog Managing Madrid and FC Barcelona blog Barca Blaugranes. We have live coverage of the match in our Real Madrid vs. Barcelona, 2012 El Clasico StoryStream.


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I recently asked former Syracuse Orange and NFL player Chris Gedney if he would be open to an interview. I can not express how grateful I am for him agreeing to do this. Chris had a great career at Syracuse and made me erase the nightmares he caused me as a former C-NS student. Also, in memory of the recent holiday Memorial Day, I even asked Chris about a former teammate of his who I respect and admire, Pat Tillman. If you would like to donate to the program, you can do so here. I would also like to point out question number two when he talks about the difference between a local talent staying close to home to play or going elsewhere, I could not agree with his statement more. As a fan, I enjoyed reading this and I hope you will as well.
12 Reasons Why.....Chris Gedney Was Arguably The Greatest Orange Tight End To Ever Play
CG: Beside John Mackey of course. I had a great surrounding cast with Marvin Graves, Qadry Ismail, Antonio Johnson, Dave Walker, Kerry Ferrel and Shelby Hill.
1. For the younger readers who may not recognize the name, who is Chris Gedney?
CG: Tall, one time skinny kid from Liverpool, NY.
2. You were a Liverpool High School product. Why did you choose Syracuse and is there a lot of pressure on local high schools students playing in your hometown?
CG: Chose Syracuse because of Pat Kelly, a great SU TE who passed away long before his time.
Yes, there is always added pressure to stay home and play and that is expected. It sends a strong message to recruits outside of the area. It tells them that you know what is going on a daily basis and you believe in the program. Conversely, if you leave, that message is equally as strong.
3. And as a personal side note, did you really have to beat on my high school (C-NS) so often and what do you think of the rivalry?
CG: Great times battling in hoops. Len Brutcher and I would go back and forth. I think I averaged 17 or 18 each time….but then so did he.
4. How would you define your playing days at Syracuse University and what were the highlights and low points of living the Orange life? What advice would you give a potential recruit if they asked about attending Syracuse?
CG: Great experience overall. However, like most young kids, I didnt always respond well to the demands of the game and the staff…but then you grow and mature. I love Coach Mac a lot more now than I did then. As for advice, be coachable because how you practice reflects how you play. Be trustworthy…play fast….ask yourself one question: Am I running? Or am I really running?
5. You were then drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft (61st overall). How did it feel being selected and what was the draft day experience like leading up to the moment they announced your name?
CG: Best thing about draft day was that I was able to share it with my family. Dad, mom, grandmothers, aunts, uncles and friends were all at that house. I went where I was projected to go, late second to early third round. Funny thing though with draft day is that after it begins, your perception of where you should go changes. By mid–round one, I had myself convinced that the Giants or Rams were going to take me.
6. You were in the NFL from 1993-2000 with Chicago and the Arizona Cardinals, correct?
CG: Yes.
You played tight end and even returned a few kickoffs in that time frame.
CG: Played TE, long snapped for punts and held for FG's and extra points. Returned kickoffs only in "squibb kick" scenarios.
7. What was it like living the dream that so many children desire to achieve everyday in Pop Warner and school fields all across this country?
CG: At first it was really great, especially beginning my carrer in Chicago because the support you receive there is like no place else. Then, like most things in life, you take things for granted. Everyone tells you how special it is to be in the NFL but at the same time, you go to work every day surrounded by 70 other guys doing the same thing. After a while it begins to lose its special meaning. When that happens it is easy to be distracted with lesser important things and not focus as much on the big picture of living, embracing and celebrating your dream.
Any great moments or regrets?
CG: Yes, both. Moments are the hard work, sweat and feeling like your lungs are going to explode and yet you find the strength somewhere to push through it. There are touchdowns and wins and losses that leave their mark….but overall, the best part was standing tall at the end of what you knew was a very hard and intense practice or game.
Regrets? I would say I would like to have not broken so many bones and missed so many games because of it. But I don't know if I could have done anything else to avoid them either. Injuries are a part of the game. When they happen early in your career they begin to wear on your confidence and the confidence of the owners.
8. You played alongside a man I truly admired for his courage in Pat Tillman. I am a veteran myself and have the ultimate respect for the unfortunate sacrifice him and many others have made for this country. What was he like as a person and as a teammate?
CG: Pat was a great guy! Period. He fought for what he believed in and mostly that was doing the right thing all the time. Stand up for what you believe in and defend it with all you got. He applied that to his personal view of things and to how he played and practiced the game. Very proud to have lined up with him.
9. After your football career ended, you spent some time in the mortgage business. How did you happen to go from that to returning back home to work for Syracuse University?
CG: Basically the mortgage industry provided me with a great transitional outlet in moving on from the NFL. One day, I traded in my Arizona Cardinal playbook for a Fannie Mae guideline playbook. Living in AZ at the time, it was the right time to apply all the things I learned in school and the NFL to the mortgage industry (accountability, discipline, hard work, communication, etc.). While the great conditions of the housing market and the flexibility of the workday were terrific, there was still the athletic void that remained. Therefore, when the opportunity came to move back to Syracuse presented itself I knew that I needed to give it my undivided attention.
10. What exactly does an "Assistant Athletics Director For Major Gifts" actually do in an average day and what are some of your responsibilities? Which do you find more enjoyable, that or being an analyst for Syracuse football beside the voice of the Orange Matt Park?
CG: Basically, my main responsibilities deal with raising money to help further support and promote our athletic programs. This is accomplished within our season ticket packages and season renewals as well as outside of them. The biggest thrill I receive is knowing that my efforts are a part of the whole athletic departments commitment to providing the most spirited and competitive atmosphere possible for all of our athletic programs.
As for working alongside Matt Park on college football game day, I absolutely love it. I get to enjoy the game day atmosphere, whether it be in the Dome or on the road, and talk about it for 3+ hours.
11. What do you think went wrong previously under Coach Robinson and what are your expectations for Syracuse Orange football under Coach Marrone? Also, what should the fans realistically expect from the team for this upcoming season?
CG: Each coach at every level has their own set of obstacles to overcome. To look back and say where Coach Robinson struggled would be a disservice to him and his efforts.
Since Coach Marrone has taken over I can easily understand the message that he is sending to the team, recruits and even community. I can see this, because much of what Coach Marrone stands for is the same as what Coach MacPherson stood for….of which I understand completely having played for Coach Mac myself. I do believe, the community will see a team that regardless of its wins and losses will be proud of them and their efforts on the field as well as away from it.
12. What is your opinion on the growth of blogs, Twittering and other online networking tools and their effect on the game of football? Do you have any online pages yourself and if not, is there any chance of maybe seeing Chris Gendey popping up on Twitter or something anytime soon?
CG: The internet and its many parts are here to stay and there is no question that facebook and twitter and who knows what is next will continue to be a part of our communication landscape. Therefore, one might as well embrace it. I think you need a general understanding of these vehicles not only to help spread your message but also to understand the current mindsets of our kids. Today, kids not only want to be heard, they want to be answered, expect to be and to have a say. This is a product of twittering and I don't always understand it but I understand it enough to know that it exists.


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Do you have a New Year's resolution? I do. I've gotten a bit fat since my back surgery and I want to become less fat.
While I'm sure the Mavericks have resolutions of their own, we here at Mavs Moneyball have taken it upon ourselves to come up with resolutions for them. This is compilation from the entire staff.
- Call R.C. Buford, ask if his refrigerator is running
- Lead more fast breaks
- Appear to play defense at least twice a week
- Take more shots because I am really good at them when I'm open.
- Chuck with less conscience.
- Give Brandan Wright a significant portion of my salary.
- Make a firm decision about whether or not the headband is part of my life. Either way, give Tim Cato the exclusive on my decision.
- Why would I need to work on anything?
- Dunk in a game.
- Convert on contested dunks 20, even 30% of the time.
- Do the splits after making a sweet play.
- Remind coach of existence
- Prove I can shoot.
- Have more confidence.
- Write a self help book on having it all.
- Two words: Cyborg. Ankles.
- Play a game for the Mavericks.
- Go back in time, start playing basketball as a youth
- Grow four inches
- Shave off my mustache because it's not a good look and I just now realized this.
- Remember how to attack and shoot.
- Start shooting floaters from the three-point line. Why not?
- Get that finger looked at.
- Ask Jae for shooting tips.
- Work on handsomeness
- Improve swag.
- Regrow beard.
- Shave head, hopefully in conjunction with a regrown beard.
- Dunk more.
Brandan Wright:
- Stop missing shots. Ever
- Come up with an elaborate dunk celebration, preferably something like Dhalsim's celebration dance.
Most of these are meant in jest. Happy New Year everyone!


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When my parents answered the phone I cried. I'm pretty sure they had been crying, too.
I was not yet two years-old when our team, the city's team, won their last title. That makes me around the same age as Mike and many of you. Before the tournament, Mike wrote a wonderfully poignant piece about what a title would mean for the city. And now, just hours after, I'm still not entirely sure.
But I know what a title means for me.
Siva, Smith, Hancock, Behanan, Ware, Dieng, Blackshear, Van Treese, Henderson, Harrell, Price, Marra, Baffour, Mathiang, Baumann, Bond, Pitino. These are the names I have memorized. I will teach them to my children the same way that Griffith, Thompson, Hall, Ellison, Wagner, and others were taught to me. My kids will borrow my championship t-shirts to wear to school someday. I will tell them about how I never sat down for the second half, about how I didn't wash my Cardinal gear for a solid month, and about how a good friend of mine—not even a Louisville fan—called me up after the game to go out and celebrate because he knew, more than anything, I wanted to celebrate at home in Louisville.
There are those who will claim we are drunk or delusional with the joy of our win when we say this, but this game was a culmination of what college basketball is supposed to be. Major conferences, major styles, and major players all met on that floor. These two teams gave us their all—so much so that after the game, I wouldn't have been surprised if both teams stood on the floor for a moment and screamed in unison, "Are you not entertained? ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?" For they, in that moment, held the attention of an entire nation of college basketball fans—blue, yellow, red, orange, green, and white.
I wasn't alive to see Ali fight, but I'd like to think that what we saw was similar to it. We saw a flurry of the Wolverines' worst. At about the ten-minute mark in the first half, I was convinced that Albrecht's name would be seared into my worst nightmares. Everything tasted bitter. I stared twenty-seven years of suffering in the face and prepared to face twenty-eight.
Like Ali, this team faced criticism—"They're too slow. There's not enough talent. They'll miss Kevin Ware." And, like Ali, this coach faced criticism—"The game has passed him by. He can't get the recruits. He won't win at Louisville." These players, though, they just played—and, like Ali, they elevated the game to an art.
Often, when art is made, most don't understand it. People understand power. They understand stats. They understand ratings.
Yet, when you're a coach, recruits are a beginning, not an end. When you're a championship team, talent is just part of it—you must become a family.
This family became part of the city's legends. Siva stands beside Griffith. Kevin Ware became our heart. Gorgui Dieng, our mind. Rick Pitino, our leader. What they showed us was an embodiment of our city's myth: we're not New York, we're not San Francisco, we're not Los Angeles—we're Louisville. We're small, but we're a family—from Baxter Avenue to Bardstown Road, from St. Matthews to Valley Station—we'll stand toe-to-toe with any of those other cities, any other teams, any other states, any other nations, and we won't flinch.
This title and this team are, for me, my part of Louisville. My place in the story I've been told since I was born. The next time I'm home, walking the city's streets, the air will be a bit different. The red will be a bit more crisp. For years, as a kid, I learned the city's story by suffering with her. I mourned the city's teams. I suffered in grade school as kids who pulled for other teams—teams outside of the city—had their joy. I struggled to explain to others how this team—a team at a university I did not attend—was my heart and soul. And when those teams lost, I cried. I cried with Preston (!),Reece, DeJuan, and Samaki.
I cried for this team and this title because they accomplished so much and fought so hard. They fought for us, cried with us, and, in the end, their story was Ali's story, it was the university's story—and it was the city's story. Finally, the world could see my home—what we stand for, what we love for, and what we cry for.
Though our tears and our joy we thank Luke and Kevin, Peyton and Russ, and this entire team for letting us join them throughout this sojourn. We thank Larry, Taquan, Francisco, Tick, Earl, Dwayne, Jerry, and so many others. We thank them for adding to the story of our city. We hope for our women's team the same joy. I thank them all for reminding me of why, every time I fly home, my heart jumps when the gate clerk announces, "Louisville."
What does this title mean for me?
I cried with my parents because finally, finally I felt like we, all of us, had come home.


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What is the nicest thing a guy can say to you?
What would give you butterfles in your tummy if I were to say it to you.
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I wish he'd tell me I was his favorite girl, with his favorite kind of smile. I wish he would tell me there's some sort of beauty mark or birthmark that he loved because it was in a spot only he would see. I wish he'd whisper in my hear how much he loves my 'wit and charm,' which is really code for something else :PI wish he'd tell me he thought my thoughts were his favorite thoughts. I wish he would ask me to wear that outfit that he really likes. I wish there was something about me he loved because he was the only one who knew about it. I wish he would tell me what he'd like me to tell him, although if he told me it would make me saying it a little unoriginal...I basically wish that he loves me and little things about me.
oh sh*t true haha. I didn't know quite what it was but looked kind of like a bunny. =P a bunny with a happy face.
hahaha its a puppy :P
Hey that's are really cute bunny rabbit in your profile pic what's its name?
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you don;t know how wonderful and amazing my life is now that you are in my world cause you are my baby... I DIDN'T KNOW HOW GREAT LOVE CAN BE UNTIL I MET YOU <3
Your the best thing that has ever happened to me. I love you more than you can imagine. Just being around you makes me the happiest person. Am such a lucky guy to have you all to myself. I never imagined ever feeling thing way about a girl , but you changed all that. I love all the little things you do to make me happy and I will forever be in your debt. Your smile gives off positive energy whenever I feel defeated , you make me want to become the best person I can be. I could spend a lifetime expressing how I feel about you but that isn't enough. The guy has to be sincere when saying the words ..the words should come from within not just what he heard other people say. I could continue with more words but I may never be able to finish saying what I want to say .
I always get butterflies when a guy says "sweet dreams." :) I don't like getting compliments, but they're okay as long as the guy is genuine and he doesn't overdo it.
Its really cute ^_^
Why yes it is! Thanks for noticing! ^_^
is that a pokemon on your profile pic?
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You're the best thing that ever happened to me and no one could ever take you're place.
Sorry I mean't to give you an up but got the wrong one
probably if he told me I was funny, cause I'm not funny but I would really like to be. other things are just way too cheesy
That I make him deliriously happy, and I'm the best thing that has ever happened to him. (Too bad he really doesn't feel this way about me.)
You make me deliriously happy and you are the best thing that happened to me.
aww hugs.
+1 for deliriously
Just to say that I'm perfect in his eyes
You've never seen me mate...
You're perfect in my eyes.
You can compare me to a bag of chips if it makes you happy
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"Duh, you complete me." XD
After giving her the greatest sex and orgasm of her life..."How's it feel to know the guy that gives you that is totally and completely in love with you"? Wanna go again?
'That I really like spending time with you, I like to look at your lovely eyes and long eyelashes and that smile on you face that never seems to go away, that I always feel happier when I'm around you and look forward to whenever we meet up or recive a text from youIt's not just that your pretty but I really like talking to you and hearing what you have to say, laughing at my jokes and telling me what's happened during your day, it makes me think that maybe your too good to me'
- Nice shoes, wanna f*ck?
Something that you came up with that has meaning behind it, not something that you stole from somebody to try and make a girl warm up to you.
Yeah, it's better if it's personal what you say between you and her
"Here's the keys to my Porscha. There's a case of money in the trunk. You seem like a nice guy. Oh yeah and you should probably pick up some insurance... next left, on the left. See ya bro, take care of her."
you can say Porscha, sounds cooler
porsche ;)


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Longtime Raiders senior executive John Herrera has parted ways with the team, the Oakland Tribune reported Thursday.
Citing a source familiar with the situation, the newspaper said the decision was made by the business side of the organization, not by new GM Reggie McKenzie or new coach Dennis Allen. The Tribune was unable to reach Herrera for comment, and the Raiders had no comment.
Herrera joined the team out of high school, initially running errands for owner Al Davis, and he gradually moved up in the organization. He left the Raiders for stints in the Buccaneers' front office and as general manager of the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders before returning to Oakland in 1985.
Herrera served as the team's spokesman for a period during his long tenure in the Raiders' front office, and he was fiercely loyal to Davis, who died Oct. 8.
Meanwhile, longtime Raiders employee Willie Brown, who had been in charge of "squad development" and also helped the coaching staff, will remain with the team in a "redefined" role, according to the newspaper.


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Primroses, although they don't seem so prim to me. Genus Primula, much hybridized. Picture take last week; an early bloomer indeed. A native of western Eurasia, these are in the garden of another native of western Eurasia.
Posts Tagged 'Nantucket'
Primrose PathPublished April 9, 2013 Fieldnotes Leave a Comment
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WoolyPublished April 7, 2013 Fieldnotes 1 Comment
Tags: caterpillars, insects, moths, Nantucket
The familiar caterpillar of the Isabella Tiger moth (Pyrrharctia isabella), better known as the Wooly Bear. We usually run into these in the fall, around the time of the first frosts, often crossing the road. (Why did the Wooly Bear cross the road?) But they have several generations a year on the East Coast, and this inch-long specimen may be the first of the spring. Or it could be one that has over-wintered.
As with all elaborately patterned caterpillars, the coloring here suggests this might not be so good for you. Warning, warning! Caterpillars not so defensive opt for camouflage. Some people are allergic to the hairs, or setae, of this species.
Seen earlier this week on Lover's Lane, Nantucket. Why did the Wooly Bear cross Lover's Lane?
Winter WalkPublished January 13, 2013 Fieldnotes 1 Comment
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A return to Squam Swamp.While silvery gray predominates this time of year, there are other colors of note:
A scrim of ice over autumn's leftovers.
Blue-green stained wood, caused by a fungus.
Moss gone wild.
Beach ThingsPublished December 15, 2012 Fieldnotes Leave a Comment
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December mothPublished December 11, 2012 Fieldnotes Leave a Comment
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A mild night, and the outside light brought in these moths. The flash overexposed this one, creating the ghosts on the double paned sliding door.Not enough light on this one, but check out the barbs on the rear set of legs.
It was unusually warm last week, in the last month of what has turned out to be the hottest year in American history. I saw butterflies and a bat, and heard the plop of frogs hurrying to cover as I approached.
The long and winding beachPublished December 5, 2012 Fieldnotes 4 Comments
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The low winter sun made the vegetation capping the cliff cast long shadows of late Matisse dancers.
Calendars mean less than they used to, though: it was in the mid-60s, and there were fresh prints of bare feet in the sand, sign of a freer spirit than I.On the left, a male Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola), and on the right, a male White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca), the eponymous white in the wing more easily seen when the bird flies. Look for the Buffleheads in New York Harbor, among many other places, and the Scoters (there are two other species) off the Rockaways.The central supports of this brand new staircase have been completely undermined. Sandy or the nor'easter the week later may have done the final sweeping away of cliff here, but it was only a matter of time. Ozymandias on the beach.The cliff has some luscious looking clay in it. Or is that "unctuous"? (I understand that geologists are known for tasting their samples. Their dentists must role their eyes.)Egg case string from Knobbed Whelks. Each capsule is filled with multiple tiny whelks, miniatures — who could hear the sea in them? I guess that the pale one is very recent.
Old FungusPublished November 20, 2012 Fieldnotes Leave a Comment
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That mushroom I photographed in October growing on this wooden fence was still there last week, looking rather lurid now.
DunlinPublished November 18, 2012 Fieldnotes Leave a Comment
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My, what long bills you have. Dunlin, Calidris alpina, a species of sandpiper. A winter visitor in our region; these were walking just a few feet away from us on Hummock Pond a week ago. Their breeding plumage, as in so many other birds, is more colorful: rufus backs and black bellies. They breed along the northern edges of North America and Eurasia.
Speaking of Eurasia — well, somebody's 'asia anyway — two Northern Lapwings were on the other side of the Pond that day. This is a Eurasian breeder, very rare here, but a few have been spotted along the East Coast post-Sandy, including on Long Island.
Red-breastedPublished October 18, 2012 Fieldnotes 2 Comments
Tags: birding, birds, Nantucket
I practically walked into this Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) a week ago on Nantucket. We were eye-to-eye for a moment, until it worked its way further into some kind of tiny-leaved elm. The island was flush with these nuthatches while I was there. I even saw a few White-breasted Nuthatches on the island, which I never have before. Here in NYC, the White-breasted are more common, but if you look, and listen, you should find some Red-breasted. I was struck most of all by how small this bird was. I've seen these many times before, from a distance of yards, often through binoculars, but rarely from just a foot or so, as I did this one initially. Size is tricky that way. The bird doesn't look that small from a distance, but up close it is tiny. For comparison's sake: a House Sparrow is 6.25″ in length, the Red-breasted 4.5″ in length.
"Red" is a fairly abused word in the common names of birds. This is more of a burnt orange. Females are paler, so this may be a female. This species is generally found in pine woods; this looks like a irruption year for these birds, meaning more will be coming down from boreal Canada than usual. Nuthatches stick close to trees and will often be seen hanging upside down from branches and pinecones. They are using their relatively long bills to probe under bark, into crevices, cones, etc. for invertebrates and seeds. They get their common name "nuthatch" because they use their bills to whack seeds open for the meaty nut. "Hatch" here is a form of "hack"; some wits say the birds "hatch" out the nuts in a Caesarian way.
Hamlet, mopey prince of Denmark, says "There is a special providence in the fall of a sparrow." This seems to mean he finally accepts his fate after all the preceding tsuris, even if he doesn't know what that fate is yet (spoiler alert: it ain't pretty). Just before this, he says "we defy augury" — which was originally a form divination via reading the flight of birds.
Hamlet paraphrases Matthew, speaking King James's English, "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father," which suggest both the omnipotence and the one-ness of all. I don't find the sky god concept a necessary fiction, but the connection between us and even the littlest birds is undoubted.
Beyond the FeathersPublished October 11, 2012 Uncategorized 3 Comments
Tags: birds, Brooklyn, Nantucket
I usually only use my own photography here, but this image was too impressive to not share. It's an X-ray of a young Peregrine falcon male who was caught up in some electrical wires on Nantucket recently and sent to the Humane Society/Fund for Animals' Cape Wildlife Center (and on Facebook) for rehabilitation. There was no internal damage and the bird was expected to be released soon. Click on the image to getter a bigger view. Note the mighty keel of the breastbone (you may analogize a chicken here, turned upside down when roasted), to which the powerful muscles of the wings are attached.
More on Peregrines, who nest throughout the city and on every bridge across the Hudson. A good place to see them here in Brooklyn is the FDNY communications tower at Washington Ave. and Empire Blvd, where they regularly perch. The best views of the tower are from within the Botanic Garden.


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A 24-year-old Placentia woman who was last seen on Aug. 20 has been found in the Angeles National Forest, media outlets are now reporting. There's no immediate word on Shameca Lewis Johnson's condition or exactly where she was found.
Searchers were focusing on the Angeles National Forest today in response to a report by hikers who said they saw a woman matching Lewis' description on Thursday.
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There are 26 open houses scheduled this weekend in West Chester, according to the listings on AOL Real Estate.
One of the area's more expensive houses that is showing this weekend is located at 1200 Turks Head Lane in West Chester, and is listed at $950,000.
Homebuyers on a budget might want to check out 360 Devon Way in West Chester, which is listed at $219,900.
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Here is an unusual question: How can I become a famous fossil for future generations to examine and adore? It is from this comical perspective that viewers learn how fossilization occurs. Show this for your middle school paleontologists when studying sedimentary rock, fossils, or earth history and follow it up with a fossil-making activity.
Humans are quickly depleting Earth's fossil fuels and locating them is becoming increasingly difficult! Layered muffins are used for models as young geologists take core samples in order to determine the presence of oil. Consider first teaching about the carbon cycle and fossil fuels to give youngsters the background knowledge that will make this activity more meaningful. Be aware that significant preparation time is required as the teacher must bake the special muffins for the activity, but it will be well worth the time!
Young scholars examine how fossils are formed. They view videos, make models of fossils and determine what information can be gleaned from studying fossils including information about the fossil and the environment in which it was created.
Students recall prior knowledge of the process of fossilization. In this fossils lesson, students first create and at a later date, recover fossils. Students understand the painstaking process of recovering a fossil. Students recover and identify the fossil they are uncovering.
Incorporate fossil fuel issues into your curriculum with these lesson plan ideas.
New Review The Rock and Fossil Record
Go deep in your paleontology unit with this spectacular set of slides! It introduces viewers to the types of fossils, a few famous fossils, and the geologic eras. This is done with easy-to-read text, diagrams, photos, and even videos.
Fifth graders dig for fossils. In this fossil lesson plan, 5th graders read about the oldest found fossils and discuss the process of fossilization. They dig for their own fossils in a fossil box made of several dirt layers.
Read the nonfiction book Fossils by Becky Olien and use text features to gain information about fossils. Then have partners or small groups discuss what they read.
Students determine what types of information can be determined by looking at fossils. In this fossil lesson, students examine facts about and images of the Tyrannosaurus Rex at an assigned web site. They apply their knowledge to develop information about another dinosaur. They work in small groups to write an interview of the second dinosaur.
Students explore what fossils are, how they are formed, what different types there are and why they are significant to both our present and past geology history. They participate in a hands on fossil observation of their choice and simulate the history of the fossil they chose. In addition, they make mold fossils out of impressions in clay.
Third graders examine the differences between cast and mold fossils. They listen to the book "Fossils Tell of Long Ago" by Aliki, and discuss different types of fossils and where they are found. Next, 3rd graders participate in a simulated fossil dig that uses chocolate chip cookies.
Third graders investigate how some extinct organisms resemble organisms that are still alive today. They watch and discuss the Magic School Bus video about fossils, then create clay fossil imprints, matching the imprints to plaster of paris fossils.
Students examine fossils formation and how they provide evidence of plant and animals that lived a long time ago. For this fossils lesson students examine how fossils are formed, view some videos about fossils, and answer questions.
Students explore how scientists use fossils to explore how various species have evolved over time. In this fossil instructional activity students study how to date fossils.
Students explore energy by researching fuel usage on Earth. In this fossil fuel lesson, students define fossil fuels, the energy created by burning them, and the impact on the environment when using them. Students conduct pollution experiments by mining for cookies, using candles, and creating a mock oil spill.
Learners investigate fossils. In this geology lesson, students study various types of fossils in rocks and identify the characteristics of the fossil. Learners write a research paper on their fossil.
Pupils explore fossils. In this science instructional activity, students discuss what a fossil is and use their senses to describe fossils in their bags. Pupils identify the fossils in the bag.
Students explore the various ways in which geologists create fossil records. Working in pairs, students create a model of a fossil record through a hands on activity. They relate their experience to recent discoveries in geology and fossils.
Students study fossils. In this fossils lesson plan, students discuss and study real fossils. Students color in pictures of fossils and their sections. Students then identify fossil picture parts and names. Students write definitions for fossil sections. Students match their definitions to the correct fossil picture. They complete fossil definition puzzles.
Students explore fossils by participating in an in class experiment. In this archaeology lesson plan, students utilize dough and classroom objects to create fossil imprints after hiding the toy/fossil in the dough egg. Students categorize the eggs in class from smallest to largest.


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The Bearer our good Friend Mr. Jan Tetterode Cashier of this City, setting off for the Hague, We request of you to furnish him the aforesaid Money, against his Bill on us; Which You will please to remit us and that We shall immediately place to credit of the Treasury of the United-States.
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Houston( kiii sports)- The Refugio Bobcats survived one of the wildest high school football games of the year on Friday night as they beat Rogers 73-72 in overtime. The win enabled to 'Cats to advance to the Class 2A-Division II Quarterfinals against defending state champion East Bernard, which beat Refugio 54-23 last season in the playoffs.
To view the frantic 4th quarter and overtime highlights click here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=692951554062965
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Chris Thomasson will have a complete recap of the game and post game interviews on Saturday night during the 6pm & 10pm sportscasts on KIII.


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Vince: The Google Update We Should Be Talking About
If you represent a brand new website, it takes a lot of time and effort to build this trust (whether that be link equity, or what have you). The first discussion on Vince began on WebmasterWorld. Some way to build a brand online could include:


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- Studio: DreamWorks Distribution
- Release Date: Aug 6, 2004
- Starring: Jada Pinkett Smith, Jamie Foxx, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Cruise
- Summary: Max (Foxx) has lived the mundane life of a cab driver for 12 years. The faces have come and gone from his rearview mirror, people and places he's long since forgotten -- until tonight. Vincent (Cruise) is a contract killer. When an offshore narcotrafficking cartel learns they are about to be indicted by a federal grand jury, they mount an operation to identify and kill the key witnesses, and the last stage is tonight. Tonight, Vincent arrives in L.A. -- and five bodies are supposed to fall. (DreamWorks)… Expand
- Director: Michael Mann
- Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Crime
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Score distribution:
Positive: 33 out of 41
Mixed: 8 out of 41
Negative: 0 out of 41
Most of the time we are with Cruise and Foxx, and their interplay is never less than galvanizing.
Pitched between interludes of anxious intimacy and equally nerve-shredding set pieces, Collateral scores its points with underhand precision.
Devolves into a contrived, coincidence-driven, by-the-numbers thriller in its final act. That's not to say the movie's a failure. It's impossible to dismiss a film that starts out as such a sensuous, existential crime story.
The director, Michael Mann, remembers the best of film noir pretty well, but it doesn't protect his film against its ultimate Movieland silliness.
Score distribution:
Positive: 82 out of 98
Mixed: 8 out of 98
Negative: 8 out of 98
Jan 13, 2014This movie is my all-time favourite. It offers awesome acting from Jamie Foxx and especially from Tom Cruise, in one of the finest performances I've ever seen. It also boasts great dialogue. Combine this with absolutely thrilling scenes and tense moments, and you get a breathtaking, heart-stopping thrill ride from director Michael Mann. A masterpiece.… Expand
Nov 28, 2012Michael Mann's "Collateral" initially piqued my interest because of it's fairly intriguing premise; a cab driver happens to pick up a hitman for a passenger. However, as I watched the film, I realized that there was a lot more to this film than the well written story. The movie features a breadth of captivating performances. Namely, Cruise's badass "Vincent" character and Jamie Foxx's Academy Award-Nominated performance as "Max". Tom Cruise's character is freaking hilarious - this movie features a virtual showcase of Tom Cruise Psychopathic Badassery. Between him and Foxx their chemistry makes for pretty great entertainment and some awesome dialogue too. In terms of technical aspects the film does well at utilizing an arsenal of stylish, yet still subtle camera techniques. Also the film uses a very significant amount of dark lighting to enhance the overall visual quality of the film and the gritty West L.A. setting. The ending sequence of this movie is probably one of the most absorbing scenes I've ever seen - really stressful stuff. Overall, "Collateral" makes for an invigorating experience with a smart story, superb acting, and a poopload of thrills.… Expand
Jun 15, 2011A great movie to enjoy alone. It may appear superficial, but it truly tries to deliver a message. For everyone who enjoys good movies, this is a must see. Definitely one of Tom Cruise's best performances.… Expand
Oct 15, 2011Collateral is one of those films that tries to be brilliant (and comes pretty close too) but ends up shooting itself in the foot. The film tells the story of Max (Jamie Foxx) an LA cab driver who unfortunately picks up Vincent (Tom Cruise) and agrees to take him around LA all night. Vincent has 5 stops but Max soon discovers that at every stop Vincent is killing people. This starts a cat and mouse series of events all in the space of one cab as Max continues to drive Vincent around. The concept is a good one and its handled by director Michael Mann with his signature over the top action but its also very subdued and allows the actors to add certain elements to their characters that a popcorn action film would not. In fact Tom Cruise has one of his best performances as Vincent, a very intelligent and sadistic portrayal of someone we really should hate but through his actions we end up not being able to look away. The reason that Collateral narrowly misses brilliance is that Mann seems to lose focus at the end of the film with everything that made Collateral great (the confined space, the tense conversation and the occasional dead body) disappearing in favour of a, simply put, stupid ending which employs the cliched Hollywood ending with a big chase but it does it with so little care for specifics (unlike the rest of the film) that it just seemed incredibly rushed and as if no effort was put in at all. Collateral has all the hallmarks of a brilliant film but thanks to the ending it feels like a summer popcorn flick with no heart. My advice, turn it off at the car crash (you'll know which one) and imagine an ending that doesn't make you want to shout at the screen.… Expand
Sep 15, 2013Collateral was a good, action-packed thriller with enough taxi shots to last me a lifetime. Tom Cruise is at his best, and so is Jamie Foxx. Both actors contribute well-rounded,tough characters into a good cast, also including Javier Bodem and Mark Ruffalo. This movie had a pace that was just right, as well as a story that was gripping and fun to watch. It also gave you a feel of time, because of the 5 jobs Tom Cruise had to pull. You knew were you were in the movie based on how many were left, granted you can do math. In summation, this was a good tale of two very different people having to put up with each other, even when guns are drawn. Jada Pinkett Smith tied the movie together, and also played the role well. The only negative thing i have to say is that it got a tiny bit slow at points, and the dialogue as well as camera shots could've been cleaned up a bit. But other than that, this is a flick worth watching.… Expand
Nov 17, 2012Director Michael Mann is a smart and experienced one, and he knows how to make his thriller without insulting our intelligence, but while still dazzling us with a wicked labyrinth of a plot. Collateral is also punctuated by some determined and surprisingly deep performances.… Expand
Oct 13, 2011Collateral is a very enjoyable film for the most part, a clever variation on psycho-horror and hostage-thriller films. It is easily one of Tom Cruise's strongest performances (and quite creepily, when he intentionally plays "mad", he comes across as rather reserved, especially compared to his perceived off-screen persona). The dialogue throughout crackles - the script is of an extremely high quality, and both leads handle the material with extreme skill. My only problem with the script is an over-reliance on cliched psychoanalytic conversation (debating the morals of killing indiscriminately for instance), Vincent's veiled threats and Max's attempts to keep level-headed were engaging enough without them trying to "understand" each other - Vincent's dangerous, we get it! The film works as a solid and effective thriller right up until the final act. Here it resorts to a succession of increasingly silly set pieces further undermined by lack of attention to detail (what does and doesn't go off in a power cut for instance). Perhaps Mann would have been better off wrapping things up thirty minutes earlier, ending on a high with the truly exhilarating nightclub set piece. Despite its flaws, in the end Collateral is a pleasant diversion - it's perhaps not as clever as it thinks it's being, but as entertainment it dazzles.… Expand
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Unfinished Business: Barriers and opportunities for older workers
8th August 2012
The UK could miss a historic opportunity to boost employment among the over 50s. This new analysis finds that the UK ranks 15th out of 34 OECD countries, for older workers, lagging the five top countries by over fifteen percentage points. Closing this gap would mean around 1.5 million more people in work.
The report argues that there is a strong desire for longer working lives and a strong need, particularly for those on low to middle incomes. It notes that:
• Most pension saving takes place after age 50 and only one in four is currently saving enough to retire at State Pension Age
• Two out of three older workers say they want to continue working up to or past pensionable age
• Older women face particular barriers to work, with only 60 per cent of older women employed versus 72 per cent of older men and a large gender pay gap.
The report argues that planned increases in the state pension age are a step in the right direction, increasing financial incentives for older workers to remain in employment, particularly for women. But it warns that without parallel reforms to tackle the other barriers to older employment, the change will hinder rather than help some older women who are unable to find or keep employment.
The study identifies six key barriers which need to be overcome to support greater employment amongst the over 50s:
- Lack of adequate financial incentives to remain in, or return to, work
- Significant caring responsibilities
- Lack of employment support to move back into work, including training
- Limited access to flexible working opportunities
- Continued prevalent age discrimination
- Poor health
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A 13-year veteran of the New Orleans Police Department has been suspended without pay for his comment "Act like a Thug Die like one!" in response to a story about slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin.
Jason Giroir is under investigation by the New Orleans Public Integrity Bureau after a remark was posted on WWLTV.com's website in response to an article about a rally supporting Martin. The slaying of the 17-year-old, who was shot by a neighborhood watch captain, has drawn nationwide attention.
Giroir has admitted to posting the comment last week. "His statement is, 'Yes, I did it'," Giroir's lawyer, Eric Hessler, told The Times-Picayune. "He certainly didn't mean it as a racial comment, as an offensive comment, although it came out that way. He acknowledges he should have chosen better words."
Attempts by msnbc.com to reach Hessler for comment were unsuccessful Tuesday. A woman answering telephone calls at his office said Hessler was in court and would return calls later in the day.
New Orleans Superintendent Ronal Serpas announced Giroir's suspension on Monday.
"To say that I'm angry is an understatement. I'm furious," said Serpas in a statement on Monday. "Let me be clear, the hard working men and women of the NOPD do not condone such statements. Giroir by those statements has embarrassed this department with insensitive, harmful and offensive comments. The New Orleans Police Department specifically condemns these comments, and comments like this will not be tolerated in the New Orleans Police Department."
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu also issued a statement supporting Serpas' action against Giroir, adding, "The people of New Orleans and my administration will not tolerate this reckless and offensive behavior. I condemn his statements in the strongest of terms."
The New Orleans police force created a policy regarding Internet posts a few years ago, which states: "Employees shall not post any material on the Internet -- including but not limited to photos, videos, word documents etc. -- that violates any local, state or federal law and/or embarrasses, humiliates, discredits, or harms the operation and reputation of the police department or any of its members," WWLTV.com reported.
The probe comes less than a month after Giroir was involved in a deadly shootout on March 1 that is still under investigation.
Giroir made a traffic stop that escalated to a gunfight that left one man dead and two officers injured. Giroir did not fire any shots and was unharmed, but a bullet hit the Taser he was carrying during the shootout.
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By Alan Burke
Staff writer
---- — PEABODY — It wasn't enough for some councilors to elect colleague Tom Gould as new president of the City Council. (It's an honor rotated among the members.) Some voted for Thomas L. Gould, and some even went so far to vote for Thomas Lloyd Gould.
"So it's out," Gould said, "my middle name is Lloyd."
He noted proudly that Lloyd was his father's name. He got a measure of light revenge when Councilor Mike Garabedian was given, by draw, the prominent first seat to the left of the podium.
It's often photographed and captured on television. Worse yet, it requires Garabedian to take the first vote on all issues.
"Have to stay awake this year, Mike," Gould joked.
Garabedian later promised to keep a close eye on Gould, should the owner of Treadwells take ice cream orders during the meeting.
More seriously, Gould pledged to help stabilize the tax rate. "We want to continue to be the place where young families look to buy a house and raise a family."
How to succeed
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It's all about numbers. At Mayor Ted Bettencourt's State of the City address, a whopping 16 front-row chairs were marked "Reserved Bettencourt Family." No Bettencourt, however, was more enthused than his three small daughters.
And now for something completely different
Those attending the mayor's State of the City address were likely impressed by the blast from the balcony. The Peabody High School concert band led by Jason Jones began with John Phillip Sousa's "The Liberty Bell."
Nobody expects the much-mocked theme for the anarchic British television comedy "Monty Python's Flying Circus." But the band gave it new life.
Fans can, in turn, give the band a boost toward earning $15,000 by voting for them in the RSS Gift of Music contest. It's online, where the band uploaded a video of a performance (Google "RSS Gift of Music contest" to find it), and you can go there to watch it and give them a vote.
The band also accompanied the high school chorale, led by Jon Simmons, in a stirring rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Reporting for duty
Sen. John Kerry is expected to take the office of secretary of state. Kerry's friend and fellow Vietnam vet Mike Schulze is delighted.
"I may go down to see John sworn in," he says. Kerry is the type of guy who can keep the country out of war, according to Schulze.
Not without principals
The Peabody schools could use a few more principals, including at the high school, Carroll School and South School.
In these days of high unemployment, Superintendent Joe Mastrocola reports that there are 39 applicants for South School and 38 for Carroll School. On the other hand, only 13 applicants have come forward requesting the top job at Peabody High School.
Screening committees are expected to reduce the number of applicants to a handful of finalists in three to five weeks, Mastrocola says. He wants the three principals appointed by March 5 and on the job July 1. The superintendent has the last word on hiring.
Mastrocola downplays the relatively small numbers applying at the high school.
"It's not unusual," he says, adding that there are currently a great many high school principal vacancies in the region.


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6:18pm Sunday 21st October 2012 in National News © Press Association 2014
A runner has died while taking part in a half marathon.
The runner, who has not yet been named, was running in the Bupa Great Birmingham Run.
A statement on the organisers website said: "We are sad to inform you that an individual has lost their life today at the Great Birmingham Run.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the person concerned."
They said no further details would be released until next of kin is informed.
Thousands of runners took part in the 13.1 mile event through the city's streets on Sunday.


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Does Size Matter in Bed? 43% of Women Say 'Yes'!
Is it the size of the boat or the motion of the ocean?
What's the meaning of life? Do aliens exist? What is Cheez-Whiz made of? Does size matter in bed? -- These great questions of human existence have eluded us for centuries... until now. Our latest Limelife poll reveals the answer to one of life's mysteries.
No, we don't know what sort of space chemicals Cheez-Whiz is made of, nor do we have the meaning of life. But we do know all about sex, love and relationships, and now we even understand what all the hubub is over the debate of what a man is packing.
The latest Limelife sex poll asked both men and women the same question -- Does size really matter in bed?
18% Yes! The bigger the better!
43% Yes! But not too big. Ouch.
32% No, it's how you use it.
3% No, there are better ways to have fun in bed.
4% I am not sure.
20% Yes! The bigger the better!
19% Yes! But not too big. Ouch.
34% No, it's how you use it.
5% No, there are better ways to have fun in bed.
22% I am not sure.
As it turns out, the majority of women believe in the joys of length and girth. A total of 61% say size actually does matter, though they may disagree on just how big is too big. (I'm guessing women will only admit size matters when men with *ahem* size issues aren't near to hear)
Unsurprisingly, 34% of men say size does not really matter, and that the key to good sex is not the size of the firehose but the skill of the fireman wielding it.
So there you have it. Women like cobras while men think it's better to be a snake charmer. Mystery solved. Now we'll get back to you when we figure out the whole aliens and Cheez-whiz thing.
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Gene Smith's take on (mostly defensive) players and Tebow at the Senior Bowl
Here is Jagurs GM Gene Smith Talking about which players caught his eyes this week in Alabama at the Senior Bowl. He pointed out several defensive lineman in the article (Start to look for DE Austen Lane from Murray State-I think he is more then just a "good looking player type of" guy for he Jaguars! ) He also spoke about the spotlight of the whole game-Tim Tebow. Next stop for Gene and the scouts: Texas vs. the nation game next week. The Jaguars found Terrance Knighton in that game a year ago and Smith said the talent pool for that game has been strengthened.