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How exactly did we win this game again? This was not the first game I've seen the Hoyas play as a Top 10 team. But it was certainly the first, in the short time I've been able to call myself a Hoya, that I've seen them play with the fortitude of a Top 10 team. Despite showing a porous first half defense, being unable to set up any sort of offensive rhythm for a stretch of about 20 minutes from the first half to the second, and the refs' propensity to make terrible calls against the Hoyas for the majority of the game, the Old Blue and Gray mounted a 34-14 run after Todd Mayo's three-pointer with 13:12 left in the second half and upended the Golden Eagles of Marquette.
Last season, our beloved Hoyas were rewarded for their trouncing of #17 Memphis in Memphis with a Top 10 ranking (9th) for the first time all season. How did they respond? With an embarrassing loss at #15 Notre Dame. If you remember, though, the Hoyas rattled off a nice Big East win streak and again made it into the Top 10 (9th again) after a win at #13 Syracuse. Georgetown responded by losing at #12 Connecticut and BARELY making it out of South Florida with a win. This was the first game Georgetown has played as a Top 10 team since then, and for once, they ended up looking the part. My gripe with this team has always been their inability to run away with games, to kick a team while they're down. This is most often the case against teams that Georgetown SHOULD beat handily, and yet still seem to have some issues with. Georgetown can keep games close even when they should be running away with them, but they have never, before tonight, shown me they could dig themselves into a huge hole and proceed to pull themselves out and beat a REALLY GOOD TEAM. The Hoyas may not have looked like the 9th best team in the country for 30 minutes of the game tonight, but those last 10 minutes showed everyone why they deserve that spot.
Early Offense - Unlike in the Providence game, Georgetown had no issues finding ways to score points early in the game. The Hoyas made 9 of 13 shots and scored 21 points in the first 8 minutes. Four of those baskets were layups, indicating the Hoyas' ability to get in the paint early. Hollis Thompson was also fed well during this stretch; he made two three-pointers and scored 8 in the early part of the game. This was something we absolutely needed to see from the Hoyas after their poor showing against Providence on New Years' Eve.
Hollis Thompson's Return - Speaking of Hollis, how about Hollywood? We were wondering where he's been for about the last month, and he finally reminded us why we love him so. 'Fro or no 'fro, Hollis came to play tonight. Shooting 6-7 (4-5 3-pt) for 16 points and just 1 turnover, Hollis Thompson's amazing effort book-ended a horrendous offensive performance for the majority of the game. Jason Clark may be the guy you want to lead the team at the end of the game, but that is now 2 game-winning three-pointers Hollis has hit. Can you ask for much more when it really counts?
Crunch Time Defense - Darius Johnson-Odom hit a three-pointer with 12:07 left in the game to put Marquette up 59-44. Do you know when Marquette's next basket was? Three minutes later, when Jae Crowder's basket put the Golden Eagles up 12. After that, Marquette did not make a single field goal until Davante Gardner's layup tied the game at 68 with 1:37 left. Seven and a half minutes without a field goal from a team that looked like they could score at will in the first 25 minutes?! It would be easy to say that the Golden Eagles just went cold, but I attribute this to tough defense on DJO, Crowder, and Todd Mayo, who only attempted a combined 2 shots and were credited with 3 turnovers during that stretch. Huge crackdown by the defense there.
There's No Quit in These Boys - I'll be honest, folks, I didn't need to see the deficit pushed to 17 to be ready to throw in the towel on this one. Todd Mayo's three-pointer 5 minutes into the second half, which put Marquette up 16, made me about ready to quit. It seemed like there was nothing the Blue and Gray could do to stop these guys. We were playing high school defense and could get no sort of rhythm offensively. But, as the Hoyas have done all season, they surprised me yet again and pulled of one of the ballsiest, gutsiest, grittiest, toughest, and all out impressive comebacks I have ever seen. JTIII may not exactly be the greatest at lighting a fire under someone's ass, but these kids want to win, and they want to win badly.
Transition Defense - One major reason Georgetown ended up giving up so many points in the first half was their inability to get back on defense. The transition defense was so bad that Marquette was getting fast break layups off our MADE baskets! In fact, 7 of Marquette's 17 first half field goals were scored within 10 seconds of Georgetown relinquishing possession of the ball. We knew coming into this one that Marquette liked to run and liked to drive the lane. You would have thought that JTIII would have prepared them a bit better for that sort of attack.
Again, Not Feeding the Hot Hand - Maybe this team is scared to give the ball to the guy who is shooting well, but I am not understanding why Hollis only had 6 shots in 30 minutes of play. He wasn't in foul trouble either. The guy was stroking it in the first 10 minutes of the game, why did he not get more shots?! Don't get me wrong, the guy got the ball in the hoop when it counted at the end, but why didn't anybody stop down and say "hey, this guy's been struggling for a while, and it seems like he's found his touch, let's milk him for all he's got tonight"? Hollis could have been a much bigger factor THROUGHOUT this game instead of being relegated to hitting the clutch shots at the end.
Henry Sims' Struggles (Kind Of) - This is the second game in a row that I've been absolutely baffled by Henry's play. Let me first say that his stat line is a significant improvement from 2-13 against Providence (5-6 with 3-4 FT tonight) and that is appreciated. The important thing to remember about this game AND the Providence game is that Henry was the biggest guy on the floor in both of those games. In the Providence game, he couldn't hit a shot to save his life. In this game, he seemed to be floating around the perimeter WAY too often! I don't know what was going on down there in the paint, maybe linebacker Davante Gardner said some mean things about his momma, but why would he be drifting so far away from the paint when he has the decided height advantage? In the end, it all worked out for Hank, as his sexy finger roll completed the Hoya comeback.
Letting Marquette into the Bonus - Marquette was into the Bonus with 13:49 left in the 2nd half. That means that it took the Hoyas barely 6 minutes to commit 7 fouls against Marquette. As if they weren't having enough problems already. Marquette is in the top 20 in free throws attempted per game and I'm pretty sure the ESPNU broadcasters threw up a stat saying Marquette has made more free throws than their opponents have even attempted. It is truly astounding that the Hoyas were able to come back after allowing Marquette to shoot free throws starting so early in the half. This is unacceptable regardless of the opposing team, though.
Three Key Plays You May Not Remember:
1) With just under four minutes left in the first half, Marquette had just scored, putting them up 8, which is still a manageable deficit. As Georgetown came down the floor to set up their offense, Jae Crowder ran into a screen from Jabril Trawick and fell to the ground. The referee called an offensive foul. Now, if you DO remember this play, you will remember how horrendous of a call it was, but this led to another Marquette basket and was sort of where the unraveling really started for the Hoyas. For the remaining 4 minutes of the half, Marquette outscored the Hoyas 10-4 and was 4 of 9 from the floor with 3 offensive rebounds.
2) Georgetown was up 1 with 9 minutes to go in the first half. With just 5 seconds left on the shot clock, Jae Crowder had to jack up a three-pointer which was well-contested by Greg Whittington. Crowder missed the three, and Georgetown had a chance to push. But wait, a foul was called on Whittington. It was a tough play to see, but it didn't look like Whittington really hit him at all and Crowder possibly just fell on Greg after the shot, but he was awarded the three shots anyway. Crowder made two of them, giving Marquette the lead, and Jason Clark's score on the next possession marked the last time Georgetown would hit a field goal until Clark scored again with just 2 minutes left in the half.
3) After Hank Sims nicely fed Otto Porter for a cutting layup to cut Marquette's lead to 5 (the smallest it had been in almost 20 minutes of game time) with 7 minutes to play, the gigantic Davante Gardner decided to attempt a shot from the top of the key, just inside the arc. Needless to say, that's not the big man's shot. Considering this, you would think that this was a perfect opportunity for the Hoyas to get a stop and further diminish the Golden Eagle lead. Well, you'd be wrong. Davante's laser shot displayed so little arc, that when it clanged off the back of the rim, it bounced right to Junior Cadougan. Darius Johnson-Odom was fouled on the resulting possession and his free throws brought the Marquette lead back up to 7. Obviously, an opportunity squandered by the Hoyas.
It Was Over When: Jae Crowder's attempt at a game-tying three-pointer from the left corner bounced off the back of the rim and out to Jason Clark, who was fouled with .7 seconds left. Clark's missed free throws wouldn't matter, as Marquette could not cleanly rebound his miss.
Now to travel to the backwaters of West Virginia to take on the Mountaineers, whose only bad loss is to Kent State.


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Stop the Presses! Duke Nukem Forever Gets Delayed... Again.
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Written by Ryan Farrenkopf Thursday, March 24 2011 10:40
Many were skeptical when they heard that Duke Nukem Forever was coming out May 3rd, 2011, but Gearbox assured us all that it was true. On May 3rd, we could all jump back into the large shoes of Duke Nukem! And they lied to us! It's an outrage I say! I'm so mad, I could write a very angry letter letting them know just how angry I am! Ok, so I'm not that mad, mainly because it's probably the shortest delay in Duke Nukem Forever's long and storied history.
So don't worry, we will still get out chance to Kick ass and chew bubble gum on June 14th in the U.S., and June 10th internationally... Wait, the rest of the world gets it first?! Ok, now I'm pissed. I mean this is America, we invented the Double Down! All the rest of the world has done is give us the Spice Girls! Fine, whatever... I'm done with you, rest of the world, here's your dumb announcement video from Gearbox.

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The Tampa Bay Rays are down 2-0 in the ALDS to the Boston Red Sox, but they get to play the next two games at home in Tropicana Field. Alex Cobb squares off against Clay Buckholz in Game 3 on Monday.
The Red Sox will roll with the same lineup that scored 12 runs in Game 1 on Friday, except that Daniel Nava will replace Jonny Gomes in left field against the right-handed Cobb.
Red Sox lineup: Ellsbury CF, Victorino RF, Pedroia 2B, Ortiz DH, Napoli 1B, Nava LF, Saltalamacchia C, Drew SS, Middlebrooks 3B.— Brian MacPherson (@brianmacp) October 7, 2013
Meanwhile, the Rays have shuffled the top of their order in an effort to get some extra offense going. Wil Myers has moved down to the cleanup spot, while Ben Zobrist and Evan Longoria have been shifted higher up. Also, after receiving criticism for starting Delmon Young against a right-handed pitcher, manager Joe Maddon has elected to replace him with left-handed hitter Matt Joyce in the DH spot. Young is 2-for-6 in the ALDS with an RBI, and hit a home run against the Texas Rangers in the Wild Card play-in game. Joyce is 0-for-3 so far with two strikeouts.
#Rays Game 3 lineup vs. Red Sox (DeJesus at leadoff, Myers cleanup, Joyce DH) pic.twitter.com/k9pL0Q6t8o— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) October 7, 2013
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Potential Non-Import Starting Positions5 offensive linemen, two receivers, 1 linebacker, 1 defensive lineman
Key Canadian Arrivals 2011 Most Outstanding Canadian RB Jerome Messam was acquired in a trade with Edmonton. QB Kyle Quinlan will attend his second training camp with Montreal.
Key Canadian Departures DT J.P. Bekasiak retired.
In The PipelineDT Vaughn Martin (Miami Dolphins) and C Phil Blake (Denver Broncos) were both chosen by the Als in 2011.
Draft NeedsFinding a defensive tackle will be a priority, as will adding some much needed depth at receiver.
2013 Draft Selections3rd, 5th, 14th, 23rd, 30th, 32nd, 41st, 47th, 57th
Early Round Picks (2008-2012)2008: LB Shea Emry (7th), OL Andrew Woodruff (12th)2009: OL Dylan Steenbergen (7th), TE/LS Martin Bédard (14th), OL Matt Singer (15th)2010: OL Kristian Matte (7th), DL Chima Ihekwoaba (14th), LB Curtis Dublanko (15th)2011: K/P Brody McKnight (8th), OL Anthony Barrette (16th)2012: FB Patrick Lavoie (11th)
Best Late Round Pick (2008-2012)Starting centre Luc Brodeur-Jourdain was chosen with the second last pick (47th overall) in 2008 and has become one of the CFL's best at his position.
Quirky Draft FactMontreal's general draft strategy is most often described as "best player available" but there's another strong trend in the way Montreal has drafted in recent years. In the six drafts since 2007, Montreal has held more than one pick in the first two rounds every year except 2012. In each of those drafts, they have used at least one of their first two selections on an offensive lineman. This year, having never picked higher than fifth overall since re-entering the league in 1996, the Alouettes pick twice in the Top 5 (#3 and #5 overall).
Gill: Als/Redblacks, Josh Gordon's CFL future
Higgins: Confident in Crompton's ability
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PAC's newspaper ad filled with falsehoods
The ad from the Government is Not God PAC has run in papers in Ohio and Florida. We put its claims to the Truth-O-Meter.
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Golf Tip of the Week: 'Eyes on the ball' isn't a fundamental
I'd like to bust a myth for you: Keeping your eye on the ball in golf is not a fundamental.
In fact, if you introduce your junior to golf in this manner, you may unintentionally do more harm to their swing development than actual good.
Here's why:
Humans learn physical skill almost exclusively through their senses. From the ages of 4-8, the sweet spot for athletic motor-skill development, kids are very connected to their senses and acquire movement patterns very quickly. Intentions, whether from a parent or coach, can point the junior's senses in a specific direction.
If you over emphasize "eyes on the ball," you are guiding your child into hitting "at" the ball, or a chopping motion that lacks efficiency and power. If you want to help your junior, develop a solid, efficient and powerful swing, direct their intention to what the golf swing is really a response to — the target.
If you always emphasize looking at the target before hitting every shot, a new movement pattern will develop. The hips and torso will turn toward the target on the forward swing and will lead the swing of the arms and the club!
To help, try the following exercise:
Before every shot, have him or her make practice swings with their eyes on the target, not the ground. You will see more body rotation and good swing sequence immediately. Then step up to the ball, take a few more looks at the target and swing. I even have my students hit it with eyes on the target for the whole swing. Give it a try!
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The New Corporate Self-Assessment Tool
from the National Organization on Disability (NOD) and National Business & Disability Council (NBDC)
With new regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor on the hiring of people with disabilities and veterans, companies are working to ensure that they are prepared. The Disability Employment Tracker is designed for companies across a range of industries to:
- Confidentially assess their disability and veteran employment practices
- Benchmark their efforts against leading practices; and
- Use results to educate internal stakeholders on successes and opportunities
To help assess your company's current state,
the Disability Employment Tracker looks at four key areas:
Your results are confidential and can be used to help you improve your company's disability policies and programs. With input from Fortune 500 companies, the Tracker was developed with Sirota Consulting, a leading provider of organizational assessments. Sirota will administer the Tracker and ensure confidentiality and data security. Research firm J.D. Power, a business of McGraw-Hill Financial, is providing guidance on methodology and processes.


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The billion dollar fertilizer plant coming to Lee County will not only create over 150 plant jobs, but thousands of temporary construction jobs to get the plant built.
With many workers coming to the area, the question becomes where will they all live??
It was originally thought construction would add 2,500 jobs, but now officials say it could be upwards of 3,500.
Officials say with the higher numbers, housing will become an issue and they're reaching out to people in the community for help.
"We had discussions at our board meetings to put a plea out to all the mayors in the rural communities and people that are planning on maybe on setting up facilities or renovating properties. Things like that," said Lee County Supervisor Gary Folluo.
Construction will begin this March, but the peak time for workers will not happen until the spring of 2014.
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CATEGORIES New Releases, Box Office, Movies, UK Box Office, New Releases, Cinematical, UK Box OfficeHow Kevin James managed to open a movie called Paul Blart: Mall Cop to the tune of $39 million in the middle of January may become one of those cosmic mysteries, like the origin of the universe and what the "Frost Glacier Freeze" flavor of Gatorade actually is. It's kind of astonishing, and a little disturbing. What drew people, exactly? Was it the part in the trailer where he tries a rolling maneuver but misses and has to painfully drag his fat self behind a mall billboard?
Two halfway-decent newcomers languished in third and fourth, though I would think that both My Bloody Valentine and Notorious are happy with their circa-$24 million 4-day bows. Notorious, in particular, opened on just over 1,600 screens, giving it the best per-screen average on the chart. Hotel for Dogs landed just below the two with $22.5 million -- also pretty good for a fairly anonymous little family film opening against a higher-profile family film.
As a footnote, $19.7 million of My Bloody Valentine's $24.24 million came from its pricier 3-D playdates, showing that 3-D is a considerable draw (and perhaps also that filmgoers are savvy to the fact that these films play in 3-D in some theaters and in 2-D in others).
Defiance expanded into wide release, ending up with a $10.7 million holiday weekend, which seems roughly commensurate with its failed Oscar hopes. Gran Torino and Slumdog Millionare both held up well, with the latter actually seeing a gain compared to last weekend, even if you don't count Monday (and even though its screen count dropped slightly).
The full 4-day top 10 after the jump.
1 - Paul Blart: Mall Cop (Sony) - $39.00 ($12,405) - $39.00
2 - Gran Torino (Warner Bros.) - $26.22 ($8,821) - $77.21
3 - My Bloody Valentine (Lionsgate) - $24.24 ($9,566) - $24.24
4 - Notorious (Fox Searchlight) - $24.00 ($14,652) - $24.00
5 - Hotel for Dogs (Dreamworks) - $22.50 ($6,879) - $22.50
6 - Bride Wars (Fox) - $14.03 ($4,345) - $39.85
7 - The Unborn (Universal) - $10.99 ($4,660) - $34.23
8 - Defiance (Paramount Vantage) - $10.70 ($5,981) - $11.04
9 - Marley & Me (Fox) - $7.45 ($2,524) - $133.86
10 - Slumdog Millionaire (Fox Searchlight) - $7.15 ($12,285) - $43.99
See more at Box Office Mojo.
Next weekend looks rather crowded, with two substantial players entering the market in wide release (Inkheart and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans), The Dark Knight getting a 250-screen rerelease, and Slumdog Millionaire, The Wrestler, Frost/Nixon and Revolutionary Road all expanding.


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37th Annual Ag Boosters Barbecue
September 7, 2014
It's hard to believe that this year marks the 37th annual Ag Boosters BBQ! Our committee has been busy planning an enjoyable evening for you and other industry representatives from throughout the Valley while raising support for higher education through Ag One at Fresno State and California Women for Agriculture (CWA).
For the eighth year in a row, Mark and Peggy Borba have generously opened up Rancho Vista del Rio (Borba Ranch, Madera) for us. This year's BBQ will be on Sunday, September 7th. Gates open at 4 p.m, followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m.
There are a number of ways you can support the BBQ. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities please click here. For a current list of sponsors, click here.
On behalf of the Ag Boosters Barbecue committee, please accept our sincere thanks in advance for your support.
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Laura Rowley Biography
Laura Rowley is an author and journalist specializing in money and values. She writes the weekly "Money and Happiness" column for Yahoo!Finance, which receives 42 million unique visitors a month. The column is based on her book, "Money & Happiness: A Guide to Living the Good Life," which shows readers how to align their finances with their values. Rowley also writes a blog and teaches a course in values at Seton Hall University. She is a former reporter/producer for CNN Business News, and the author of two other business books. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Self, Parents, and other publications, and she has been interviewed by The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNBC, Fox Network, and dozens of other media. She is married with three daughters and lives in New Jersey.
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While unofficial results from Montgomery County are showing that Mark Painter upset incumbent Rep. Thomas Quigley in yesterday's election, The Pottstown Mercury reports that Quigley isn't ready to give up.
According to the Mercury, there are possibly a thousand absentee votes left to be counted.
Quigley said that the deadline extension caused by last week's hurricane resulted in many absentee votes being held by the county. Those votes will be counted beginning on Friday.
Mark Painter's campaign manager was "cautious but confident," according to the article.
"We feel pretty good. If you look at the absentee ballots that have been counted already, it's pretty even," North told the Mercury. "If you look at the ballots that were counted, Quigley had a little more than (Painter), but I don't think you're going to see a great disparity."
Quigley has never lost a race in his career.
The campaigns now will wait to see where the absentee vote tally falls.
"In all honesty, there's nothing you can do," North told The Mercury. "We just hope everything is done scrupulously and quickly."


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The lack of fire, of even seemingly KNOWING what a Broncos-Raiders rivalry is.... Our guys helping Raiders up off the turf... Moreno bounding around like an IDIOT after cutting the deficit to ONLY 31 points at HALFTIME... No punches (literally AND figuratively), no MF bombs... No HEART... Almost no hope.
I will go to my grave loving this team, but I will not spend ANY more of my hard earned money on this big steaming s#!* sandwich.
Give us our Broncos back!
I am embarrassed, but now that the immediate migraine has worn off, I am finding myself not as shocked as maybe I should be.
Is this what it has gotten to? This goes beyond Shanahan or McDaniels, Cutler or Orton... FAR BEYOND.
Have performances like yesterdays game at home againt division opponents become so matter of fact that it is almost acceptable? Not to me, and not to you.
Our voices need to be heard in Dove Valley my friends... THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!
Denver Broncos.... If you want our dollars, give us a product we can be proud of. Losses like last week against the Jets don't bother me... Losses like yesterday DO!
Which leads me to my other rant: This has even begun to turn some of us at MHR against each other... DO NOT let the MF'ers win! We are a great fanbase that deserves better from our team, and our friends here on MHR. I disgree with many things I see posted here, but my view isn't any better than yours... It's at times like these we need to find a constructive way to get our frustrations out. E-Mail Dove Valley... Call the HQ... Call the National Guard... But remember this, if we didn't LOVE the Broncos we would NOT be here posting after a 59-14 pounding at home to the Raiders.
I pledge to you all I will NEVER pile on you, call you out, call you names, etc. for stating your opinion here... even if it is a polar opposite of how I feel. Debate and logic wins the day on MHR... to quote Coach Wyche "This ain't Cleveland!"
Sorry for the rambling rant of a post, but I feel MUCH better getting that off my chest.


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This story originally published July 9, 2010
Editor's Note: This story appears today as part of the PA Independent's Year in Review series. This week, we will re-post several of our top stories from 2010. The article below was originally published on July 9, 2010.
Pennsylvania has led all states in the nation for seven consecutive years in spending money on lobbyists in Washington D.C., and few others even come close.
According to the Center for Responsive Politics, which gathered information from lobbying disclosure reports filed in the nation's capitol, Pennsylvania spent a total of $7.4 million of taxpayer money on lobbyists since 2003. Prior to 2003, when Gov. Ed Rendell took office, the Commonwealth itself spent no money on lobbyists in Washington, although the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the Higher Education Assistance Agency did.
Since 2003, no state has spent more than $400,000 in a single year on lobbying efforts in Washington, except for Pennsylvania, which has spent an average of slightly more than $1 million per year during the same period.
The amount spent by the state for lobbying has increased almost annually since, eclipsing $1 million in 2006 and hitting a high water mark of $1.09 million in 2008 before declining slightly in 2009. During the first quarter of 2010, Pennsylvania spent $270,000 on lobbyists, putting the state on pace to spend more than $1 million again this year.
"There is an intellectual disconnect between states and cities that are essentially broke and are at the same time lobbying a governmental entity," said Dave Levinthal, communications director for the Center for Responsive Politics.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ended fiscal year 2008-2009 with a deficit exceeding $3 billion and closed the books on fiscal year 2009-2010 with a $1.2 billion deficit.
"The other side of the argument is that you've got to be competitive and unless you're aggressive and spend some money up front you negate your ability to bring home what could be comparative riches from the federal government," said Mr. Levinthal.
"The federal government already has 21 lobbyists for the citizens of Pennsylvania, the 19 representatives and two senators provided for by law. It's their job to represent the interests of the people of Pennsylvania," said Barry Kaufman, executive director of Common Cause Pennsylvania, a non-profit citizens' lobbying organization.
"It points out the sad state of our system where we have to hire lobbyists because the elected officials aren't doing their job," said Mr. Kaufman.
Asked on Thursday if he thought the money spent by his administration had been beneficial for the state, Mr. Rendell said it was.
"We've done awesome in getting funds from Washington both under the Bush Administration and the Obama Administration," said Mr. Rendell, who also questioned the validity of the information in the report, which was compiled from the federal government's Lobbying Disclosure Database.
There are several connections between current and former Pennsylvania politicians and the lobbyists hired by the state.
Since 2003, nearly all the state's lobbyist spending has been channeled into three firms: American Continental Group, Blank Rome LLP, and Borski Associates.
David Urban, a lobbyist with American Continental who has received payments from the state, is a former chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Penn.). Mark Holman, currently a lobbyist with Blank Rome LLP, was Tom Ridge's chief of staff from 1983-1991, when Mr. Ridge was a Congressman, prior to being elected governor of Pennsylvania.
But while Pennsylvania leads all other states in lobbying efforts, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States, is the governmental entity which has spent the most money on lobbying in Washington D.C. each of the past ten years.
Local governments can be heavy hitters in the lobbying game too.
According to the reports compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics, Miami-Dade County in Florida, Los Angeles County in California, and Riverside County in California joined Pennsylvania and Puerto Rico in the top five in state and local government lobbying spending in 2009 and again in the first quarter of 2010.
Mr. Levinthal said spending on lobbying on the part of state and local governments has increased across the board in recent years, as federal subsidy programs have expanded.
"It's notable because the Obama Administration has been pretty adamant about its desire to get extra aid and funding into the pockets of local and state governments," he said.


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I know for many, it seems like the campaign and has never stopped by either party but on May 5th,the president and Michelle will officially kick off the presidential campaign by visiting Ohio State University and Richmond Virginia.
The politicos have determined that the battle ground states for this year are Nevada, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida and Virginia. These are all states that Obama won in 2008 but this is 2012.
The Mitt Romney teams are still vetting their vice president candidates. On a short list are Senators Rob Portman, Marco Rubio, Kelly Ayottee, Congressman Paul Ryan, and Governors Chris Christie and Bob McDonnell but rumor is Portman will get the nod because he won't overshadow Romney but if Jeb Bush wants it; it's his. Senator Portman might help Romney in Ohio, but people do not usually vote for second on the ticket. It'll be a vanilla ticket, but if you're running on improving the economy; it shouldn't matter. House speaker John Boehner has already told Marco Rubio to" dream on", because his legislation will not pass the house.
Mitt Romney does not have much of a choice but to embrace the unpopular Ryan budget. He already saw what it got Newt Gingrich when he rightfully called it "right wing social engineering."
I remember reading where Congressman Paul Ryan said that the philosophy of Ayn Ryan was the reason he got into public service. In a 2003 interview, he told the Weekly Standard" I give out' Atlas Shrugged' as Christmas presents and I make my interns read it." Ayn Rand was a 20th century libertarian icon and best known for her idea that" selfishness is "virtue." Today Congressman Ryan is singing different tune and is rejecting her teachings calling it an "atheist philosophy." Paul Ryan must've missed the part about Ayn Rand describing altruism as "evil" and condemning Christianity for advocating compassion for the poor when he first read it. Perhaps Paul Ryan is perfect for Mitt Romney.
Paul Ryan is a Catholic, so he must've been disappointed to meet a group of protesters on his arrival at Georgetown University, including about 90 members of Georgetown's faculty, and two dozen Jesuit priests. They had a signed a letter telling Ryan that he is "profoundly misreading church teaching" and that his budget would have "devastating consequences" for poor Americans: This is after the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said that the Ryan budget failed to meet the moral criteria of the church. Even though today, Ryan rejects the teachings of Ayn Rand, she would be proud of his budget, which will cut food stamps and other programs for the poor, Medicare as we know it, but it still gives three trillion dollars in tax breaks for corporations.
It's a different GOP conservative philosophy today because Milton Friedman, the Nobel prize-winning Chicago School economist, proposed what became the EITC, a form of negative income tax, to encourage people to work. He noted that many people on welfare faced marginal tax rates of more than 100 percent if they left the dole for low-wage jobs. President Ronald Reagan championed the EITC because it required people to work to get benefits.
John Boehner recently called the president's campaign stops a pathetic waste of taxpayers' money, but as I recall, that was the same thing Nancy Pelosi said about former President George W. Bush's campaign stumps. I wonder why no one is complaining about the $44,000 a day for secret service that Newt Gingrich is wasting by delaying his drop out day until this coming Tuesday.
We'll have to have settled for the silly stuff until after Labor Day when both campaigns start to get really serious. Meanwhile, the Republicans will seethe when they see the replay of President Obama "slow jamming the news" but what's stopping them from playing back the Mitt Romney singing "Davy Crockett?" The Fox News pundits say it's unbecoming of the office. Oh please, they can't remember when President Nixon said," sock it to me."
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Limited Edition Giclee Prints on 310gsm german etching paper.
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Elph's art is in a world of it's own, literally. A man with an eye for style, his quirky cool female characters occupy the hazy streets & substations of planet Elph. His Pilot Nishiko sound works are derived from his paintings, transcribing patterns and strokes to midi signals. The results are hypnotic, serene and flowing with that same atmos that drips off the page!An artist and illustrator, his work has been exhibited all over the world. A veteran of the UK street art scene he has recently held solo shows in Melbourne, Australia and at Glasgow's boutique Recoat Gallery. His work has been commissioned by brands such as Absolut Vodka and Red Bull.
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Wayne Brady Is Not Dating TLC's Chilli
Despite reports, Wayne Brady is not dating Chilli from TLC. A rep for Chilli revealed that the pair were at the same event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas last week, but there is nothing going on between them.
Chilli's rep told E! News:
This isn't true. Wayne was actually hosting the event that TLC performed at in Vegas. Chilli and Wayne are friends but there is nothing else going on besides friendship.
Plus, Wayne took to Twitter with the following note for fans:
So, just clear it up @officialchilli are not dating. Who wouldn't want to though, right? Don't believe everything u read :)


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Um formula and breast milk taste NOTHING a like.
Um formula and breast milk taste NOTHING a like.
The more clips I see the less I think it will be decent. However, I still teared up.
He looks like a budget Tim Tebow. #notimpressed
That was my thought too. Some of these don't actually make sense…
Ughhh they need to do the Casteel series. My favorite EVER or the Logan series. Damnit, just do them all as miniseries so you can get more into it! Come on lifetime doooooo itttt.
I WAS DETRIMENTAL TO MY OWN CAREER. Seriously. Best line ever.
Am I the only one that thinks the sax guy was good looking?
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Ken Whisenhunt To Hold 3:00 PM AZT Press Conference
Cards calls 3 PM presser; I suspect Coach Whisenhunt will announce the starter QB ?... Derek Anderson and other roster moves.— Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) September 3, 2010
The Cardinals have announced they will hold a 3:00 PM Arizona time press conference with head coach Ken Whisenhunt. No specifics were give but it's about safe to assume it's about the QB situation and cuts. That or the team has decided to extend Darnell Dockett for a second time in a week.


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Chef Eric Chavot has revealed more details about what diners can expect at his comeback London restaurant, Brasserie Chavot.
The renowned chef's debut menu will feature hearty French dishes such as côte de boeuf, lemon sole with butter sauce, and rabbit stuffed with black pudding. Meanwhile, the dessert menu will pander to sweet tooths with dishes including creamy Mont Blanc or rich gâteau Basque.
Despite its Mayfair location, the restaurant will aim for a relaxed vibe and will pitch its prices much lower than most of its neighbours.
'We're going to do 15 starters and 15 main courses,' Chavot told Square Meal. 'Starters will cost between £8-12 and mains between £16-24. We'll be offering wines by the carafe, and dishes will be served family style, to share – when you go to a restaurant, you always want a bit of what your wife or friends are having.'
It will be a far cry from the fine-dining establishments where Bordeaux-born Chavot made his name, which include La Tante Claire, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and The Capital.
'I just want to have fun,' explained the chef. 'If you're an actor, are you going to play the same role all the time? I want people to come here and relax. If they just want a green salad, that's fine – the word 'no' doesn't exist.'
The Mayfair brasserie will open on Conduit Street on 11 March after a week-long soft launch, serving lunch and dinner every day.


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In the off chance that you're unfamiliar with Shaya Green's store, now is the perfect time to get acquainted. Purveyor of fine menswear accessories and Beyond Fabric supporter, Exquisite Trimmings carries a wide but carefully curated selection of goods, from renowned brands such as Rubinacci, Fumagalli, Drake's, P. Johnson, Saphir or Albert Thurston.
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Besides the amazing photography, scenarios and plot, Wes Anderson's wardrobe selection is immaculate.
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During the last edition of Pitti Uomo I had a chance to team up with Portuguese luxury shoe brand Carlos Santos Shoes and Gianni Fontana, to showcase their upcoming SS15 collection on a different level. Here are some of Gianni's choices…
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In a world where everything is constantly getting bigger, faster and flashier, there is comfort in tradition. And after more than a half-century, the Moorestown Lions Club's Holiday Parade is just that.
All manner of marching bands and string bands, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, fire trucks, elected officials, a Citizen of the Year and a llama will march through downtown Saturday—just like they have every year for the past 51.
"One of the things that's great about this parade, and not to sound trite, is its sameness," said parade organizer Pete Thorndike. "It's not dull. Probably half the people watching the parade were in it."
Hundreds of people will march in the parade, and thousands more will watch it, when it kicks off at noon Saturday at Chester and East Central avenues. The following is just a sample of what attendees can expect to see in the 52nd annual parade:
- Moorestown High School marching band
- Liberty Band
- Three string bands: Greater Overbrook String Band, Woodland String Band and Original Trilby String Band
- Six floats of Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts
- Moorestown's Citizen of the Year Douglas Sell
- Crescent Motorcycle Team
- Moorestown Fire Department and EMS
- Township councilmembers, including
- Stony the Llama
Thorndike said Main Street will close around 11 a.m. and Chester Avenue will close around 10. The noon parade usually lasts about an hour and 10 minutes.
The theme of this year's parade is "Dr. Seuss." Cash prizes will be awarded to the participants in the parade best exemplifying that theme.
The parade will be held rain or shine (or snow). The current weather forecast for Saturday calls for a high of 47 with partly cloudy skies.
"Any kind of decent weather, we'll get between 3,500 to 5,000 people," said Thorndike. "All I do is cross my fingers and pray."
Immediately following the parade, the Relief Engine Company on Chester Avenue will host its annual Lunch with Santa. Admission is free and includes a photo with St. Nick (bring your own camera) on a 1922 Aherns Fox fire truck, a hot dog, popcorn, a drink and a meet-and-greet with Sparky the fire dog.
Also following the parade, stop by the third floor of the Church Street Recreation Center for the MoorArts Holiday Arts Festival, featuring selected pieces of artwork done by Moorestown students.
At 7 p.m., Our Lady of Good Counsel will host its annual Holiday Hop with Jerry Blavat. Tickets are $55 per person.


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Catching the first rays of light on departure, now wearing the United titles.
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The New Jersey Devils wanted me to pass along the news that this Saturday's game against Buffalo will be Hockey Fights Cancer Night at the Rock. The link has the details, but here are the highlights: The Devils along with the NHL will provide $10,000 to the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Foundation They are running the Mystery Puck promotion again. It starts at 5:30, with the proceeds going to charity. Pucks are limited to one a person, they are with $20, and each puck will be autographed by a random Devil. If you miss out on the pucks but want to contribute, you can make a cash donation at the door. You'll not just be enjoying Devils hockey on Saturday, but you can do some good too.
The Devils marketing initiatives continue! Yes, the team will be having an official watch party at Black Bear Bar in Hoboken for all Devils fans 21 years old or over. See the link for details on what will be going down. I'm told there will be giveaways, discounted drinks (seriously), and even a Tweetup (RSVP for that here). I've been to a few watch parties for soccer games and while I don't partake of spirits, watching a team you support with others is a good way to meet fellow fans and have a very good time. I won't be able to make it to this one, but if you can go, do so and cheer on the Devils against Nashville. I hope Thursday's party will be a success, so there can be more viewing parties for road games in the future (like games on Versus, hint hint).
Getting ready for the season w/ a FREE TICKET SWEEPSTAKES on Twitter! Starts at midnight tonight, check it out... http://bit.ly/NqcD8— New Jersey Devils (@NHLDevils) September 9, 2009
The last time the Devils lost at home was to the LA Kings on January 7, which featured a mystery puck promotion. It wasn't well organized and a lot of people were left unhappy by it. The Devils are giving this another go on April 3 and this time they have some sensible rules in place: One puck per person, the puck must be bought before being selected, and it'll be held at the Verizon Tower. If the crowd is better controlled, this will make up for the first time they've attempted this.
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By: Sabrina Ahmed
Graduation rate in Lincoln is the highest it's been in 25 years. LPS said they graduated almost 85 percent of their students last year.
The principal at Lincoln High School said this is great news—but there is still a lot of work to be done.
"But it also makes you realize that there's still other students out there that we're still not—we haven't found the exact clue that it takes to help them be successful," Dr. Mike Wortman said.
Dr. Wortman said this is a big step in the right direction. The key to what they've done so far is getting to the students as early as possible and being sure they have the right tools from day one.
"I think probably one of the things is start off well the freshman year—to have a good freshman year, to have a good first semester," Dr. Wortman said.
The Lincoln High Schools haven't done it alone—three of the schools in town reached out to community programs with help from the high school graduation initiative.
One program, The Hub, has a full–time employee Lincoln High. The Hub's Executive Director, Nola Derby-Bennett, said community involvement is key to student success.
"It's really important to look at the school as an extension of our community. So by bringing community support organizations into the school, it just really integrates what happens outside school walls with that happens inside school walls," Derby-Bennett said.
LPS says the dropout rate for all high school students last year, that's 9th through 12th graders, was nearly 3 percent.
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The Hokies haven't won a game outside of Lane Stadium this year - and they continued that streak today as they fell 38-17 to the Clemson Tigers.
Hokies were playing neck and neck with the No. 14 Tigers until Logan Thomas was picked at the end of the 2nd quarter by Jonathon Meeks, who ran the ball 74 yards for a touchdown.
That play put the tigers up 17-7, and the hokies continued to struggle to find offensive momentum.
Clemson forced 4 turnovers and sacked Thomas twice.
Early in the game, Virginia Tech came out guns blazing. On their first drive, Logan Thomas threw a 29 yard touchdown pass to Corey Fuller to put them up 7-0 just minutes into the game.
Virginia Tech's defense played remarkably well too. Virginia Tech held Clemson to 295 yards of total offense - which is huge being that they averaged 525.83 yards before today's game.
Michael Cole proved that in the first quarter when he made an interception while lying on his backside.
The Hokies had a total of 406 yards of total offense.
Virginia Tech's falls to 4-4, 2-2.


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BROADALBIN, N.Y. - A baby giraffe is the newest resident of the Adirondack Animal Land zoo in Gloversville.
The female giraffe at the zoo gave birth to a healthy, six-foot-tall calf on Sunday. The baby was appropriately named "Autumn," due to being born on the first day of fall.
It was a beautiful sight for Adirondack animal land owner David Eglin.
"Of course she was born and it's just a phenomenal discovery to see that baby," he said.
He says the three-day-old giraffe was born around 10 a.m. Sunday after spending 14-months in her mom's tummy. Within one hour of being born, Autumn was standing on her own; remarkable for such a young animal.
Eglin takes care of more than 500 animals, a tall task when it's cold most of the year.
"We got three or four months of beautiful weather, other than that were into winter and snow, and they don't take to that kind of weather," he said.
Eglin has a 4,000 square-foot barn, complete with cathedral ceiling and a ventilation system.
The Adirondack Animal Land is on Route 30, consisting of 80 acres of farmland.
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Cuyamaca Peak
|Cuyamaca Peak
On the Cuyamaca summit looking east
|6,515 ft (1,986 m) NAVD 88[1]
|2,855 ft (870 m)[1]
|Hundred Peaks Section[2]
|San Diego County, California, U.S.
|32°56′48″N 116°36′23″W / 32.9467149°N 116.6064084°WCoordinates: 32°56′48″N 116°36′23″W / 32.9467149°N 116.6064084°W[3]
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|Hike, class 1[2]
Cuyamaca Peak is a mountain in San Diego County roughly 40 miles (64 km) from the Pacific Ocean, in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park east of San Diego and southwest of Julian. At 6,512 feet (1,985 m), its summit is the second highest point in San Diego County (after Hot Springs Mountain.)
A popular 3.5-mile (5.6 km) year round hike to the summit of Cuyamaca leads from the Paso Picacho Campground, starting at about 5,000 feet (1,500 m).
In October 2003, the Cedar Fire, the largest fire in recorded California history, burned the once abundant White Fir, Incense Cedar, Jeffrey Pine, Coulter Pine, Sugar Pine, and Black oak that once lined the mountain.
Snows in winter are common above 5,000 feet (1,500 m) and surrounding regions in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. During summer, Bracken Ferns, a variety of wildflowers and grasses dominate mountain meadows and the forest floor. Prior to the Cedar Fire Fall Black oaks once lit up the mountain; limited displays can still be seen. Small seedlings of new White fir, Sugar Pine, Coulter Pine, Jeffrey Pine, and Incense Cedar were seen within a year of the Cedar Fire, and were thriving as saplings by 2007.
On clear days visibility from the summit of Cuyamaca ranges from 60–100 miles in nearly every direction. To the west, the Pacific Ocean, the Coronado Islands of Mexico, the coast line of San Diego County, Viejas Mountain, and El Cajon Mountain can be seen. Looking north, one can see 6,140-foot (1,870 m) Palomar Mountain among the ridge of Palomar Mountains. On very clear days 8,716-foot (2,657 m) Toro Peak in the Santa Rosas and the San Jacintos are visible. Closer yet is Volcan Mountain slightly to the northeast, the former gold rush town of Julian lying in front. Directly north are the closest summits, Middle and North Peaks. Directly east is the Anza Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains, including Whale Peak. Far beyond is the Salton Sea. To the south are Lyons Peak and Lawson Peak; further yet and to the southeast are Mexican border mountains such as Table Top Mountain and the Sierra Juarez.
The significant elevation of Cuyamaca relative to its surrounding landscape catches Pacific moisture easily, forming clouds which are forced to release their moisture in order to pass East, resulting in average annual precipitation between 20 and 32 inches. Fall and Winter storms account for 70%, summer thunderstorms largely accounting for the balance. During the winter snow may fall and hoar frost is common upon the highest elevations.
See also[edit]
- ^ a b "Cuyamaca Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^ a b "Cuyamaca Peak". Hundred Peaks Section, Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club. Retrieved 2011-05-08.
- ^ "Cuyamaca Peak". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
External links[edit]
- "Cuyamaca Rancho State Park". California State Parks. Retrieved 2011-05-08.
- "Cuyamaca Peak". SummitPost.org. http://www.summitpost.org/page/151754. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
- "Cuyamaca Webcam". CreekBed Websites. Retrieved 2011-05-08.


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Real Madrid's Brazilian attacking left back has scored a wonder goal, putting the ball into the back of the net after two fantastic exchanges with his teammates, followed by a brilliant individual effort. Lyon can still force extra time with just one goal, but Madrid's goal means that an outright win for Lyon would be absolutely shocking at this point. Madrid are now up 2-1 on aggregate, and based on the mostly one way play in this game, it would be surprising if they relinquished that lead.
The goal came in th 37th minute, and it seemed like Marcelo was determined to score when the move started. At around the halfway line, the Brazilian exchanged passes with Xabi Alonso before continuing forward, cutting into the middle. He found another teammate to help him along, and played another one-two combination, this time with Cristiano Ronaldo, before surging towards the penalty area. Marcelo then beat two defenders with some spectacular dribbling moves, setting up a left footed curler from just outside the penalty area. Hugo Lloris got a fingertip to it, but he never really had a chance.
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A California surgeon has pioneered a technique to reduce the time and pain involved with hip replacement surgery. The mini-incision procedure takes about 45 minutes to perform and leaves only a three inch scar. Traditional hip surgery can last up to three hours and requires a 12 to 18 inch incision. Doctors say the key is approaching the hip joint from the rear, where the skin in easier to move. There is also a greater blood supply to that area, which helps promote healing. Most patients are up and walking by themselves in a matter of days.
If your bothered by colds, a glass of wine may be your answer. That's the word of Spanish researchers who wanted to know if drinking beer, wine, or spirits had any effect on catching a cold. Their study focused on more than 4200 college faculty and staff members. Experts found that drinking wine, especially red wine, seemed to offer some protection against the common cold, but no other drink did the same. Details of the study appear in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
It's been said that golf is 90% mental and only 10% physical, but tell that to your aching back after a long day on the links. Experts at Texas Back Institute say much of the problem centers on your inrtervertebral disc. It's the cushion that separates spinal bones and a bad swing can cause some serious damage. To protect it, doctors suggest some stretching before playing. It's also a good idea to stay balanced. Try to keep your shoulders and chest centered above your pelvis.
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It's Tuesday afternoon, I'm home early and I don't want to clean the kitchen. Anyone want to do a Closers Live Thread in which we can offer our own stunning insights, poke fun and make a general mockery of things? P. S. I know we did this one time before and for a reason-- If this does not seem like fun, just let it die. I'll listen and clean the kitchen :)


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I have been sick for a few days. It is not like me to lie around in bed all day sleeping my cares away, but that's what I've been doing for the last 72 hours. Well, that and reading. I have a sinus infection and the flu with a high fever too. I've lost three pounds in three days. Fun times. Our oldest daughter is just getting over the flu, and I think my husband has the beginnings of it now too. My youngest had it two or three weeks ago. Nice–Now I'm losing track of time too.
You know when you get really sick, have a fever, chills, sweats, and your mind gets really foggy? Everything seems otherworldly. No, I'm not crazy, you may not admit it, but I'm betting it's happened to you too. Everything's in slow motion and every interaction becomes more or less meaningful because you've been forced to slow down from the go go go thinking and be real right now. You know, think consciously without all the distractions of life.
My husband came to check on me before he left to pick up our daughters' at my mom's house. He asked if he could get me anything. I said, "No, but thank you." When he left, I got up to get myself some Gatorade and saw a note from him. It was a "To Do" list of sorts.
1. Washer Repair Thursday between 8 am to Noon.
2. Volvo is leaking oil bad!
3. Thursday Soccer at 5 or 5:45pm. (Our other daughter has piano in a different town at the same time.)
Where's the love letter with "I hope you feel better and xo's"? That was my first thought, and then I thought, he's sick too (not as bad as me, but still) and he's running around checking my oil, picking up the kids, and working on our washing machine. My mind wanders…
I won't have a washing machine for a week, I'll probably waste a whole day at the Volvo dealership for my car to be fixed, I'll be hanging out at the laundromat for the next week, and I'm behind on everything! I even missed my Saturday night out with the girls.
Cry me a river. So what, who cares? Life goes on. I can make any situation fun and enjoyable if I decide to.
While my mind is muddled, the usual irritants don't hold the same regard as they normally would. My expectation of life running smoothly is less right now. Even though I hate being sick, I like the way my mind is working. The only thoughts and feelings I'm holding onto are things like: What can we do every day to be more connected as a family? What can I do to enjoy every day a little more? What do I want to do that I'm not doing? Why? What part of my life is being taken over by negative thoughts or feelings? Time to throw that crap out. Life's little inconveniences and irritations are so unimportant compared to our relationships, our attitudes, and how we decide to live our daily lives.
We are in control here.
I love this quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. He pretty much sums up what I'm thinking, but does so with far more clarity and lyrical beauty.
"I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration, I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated, and a person is humanized or de-humanized. If we treat people as they are, we make them worse. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming."
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|Excellent - 15 reviews
Located near I-70 in the heart of Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, the BEST WESTERN Garden Inn offers comfortable amenities at an unbeatable value - all located just a short drive away from the California University of Pennsylvania, the Douglas Education Center and the excitement of Pittsburgh, home of the Pirates, Steelers and Penguins. While staying at the BE...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 15 reviews
|Excellent - 56 reviews
We Are the Best Among PA Hotels This quality hotel in Bentleyville, PA is situated off I-70, between Washington and Belle Vernon, and provides fast access to many local attractions. Guests of this hotel in Bentleyville can enjoy the Chippewa Golf Course, the Tanger Outlet Mall, and the Meadows Racetrack and Casino in nearby Washington. With our Bentleyville...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 56 reviews
Good 8.0
Loved the hard wood floor and excellent breakfast bar
The staff when we arrived was not very friendlyThe room was beautiful and having the guest laundry right on the floor was a great perk
Excellent 10.0
The floors are bamboo, not carpet. I love that they put out donuts and soup. Love breakfast too! Very good coffee.I stay there often because my daughter goes to college there. I left my phone charger there once. They had it for me when I came back to stay again. That was wonderful ! People in my area would pawn anything they could get they're hands on.
|Excellent - 100 reviews
explore our town of history, shopping and gaming fun.. welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh/Meadow Lands, PA Stay with us at the Hampton Inn & Suites® Pittsburgh/Meadow Lands hotel, and you'll be next to gaming fun and a premier harness racing track at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino. Buy yourself a new outfit or two at the Tanger Outlet Center befo...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 100 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The size and quality of the room, especially since we had it at a discounted rate!
NoThe friendly and courteous manner of the staff, including the person who prepared our room, was above average. The breakfast was excellent in its variety and preparation. The pool was a nice size and pleasant to use.
Excellent 10.0
Given a very big room. TV was huge!
Had to walk to hotel next door (Doubletree) for bar and restaurant.Size and luxuriousness of room was beyond expectations for the price!
|Excellent - 134 reviews
Your Home Away from Home While Visiting Southpointe Business Park Attend to business or explore local attractions while enjoying the comforts of home at the Homewood Suites by Hilton® Pittsburgh-Southpointe hotel in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Located in the Southpointe Business Park, our extended stay hotel is 30 minutes south of Pittsburgh International A...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 134 reviews
Excellent 8.6
Everybody was very polite and nice. We were a big party and they gave us a lot of freedom to gather in their common areas.
Excellent 10.0
The very comfy beds in the bedroom!8
The very thin mattress in the pull out sofa bed, very poor Comfort levelIt was nice and very clean
|Excellent - 120 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 120 reviews
Excellent 10.0
All employeee very helpful. Many choices for breakast in the AM.
Excellent 10.0
Location, pool and outdoor areas, meeting room, friendly staff, breakfast.
Not enough space in the bedroom area. Also, two TVs would have made the room much better.
|Excellent - 25 reviews
a small town with a big love of history and tradition.. welcome to the Hampton Inn Washington. A long and distinguished history awaits your exploration when you stay at the Hampton Inn® hotel in Washington. Our Pennsylvania city boasts a number of one-of-a-kind spots you'll want to visit. For instance, few cities can boast a collection of streetcars that mig...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 25 reviews
Excellent 9.0
We really liked the grab n go breakfast bag offered first come first serve at the front desk. While we did take advantage to the free breakfast, the grab n go bag was perfect to tie us over until we got home.The hotel is undergoing outside cosmetic and roof upgrades. I knew this when I booked the room and there was a sign posted upon entering the hotel. The construction hours were 8 am to 5 pm. We arrived at 4 pm and work was completed for the day. The hotel lobby was welcoming and there was popcorn, coffee, tea and fresh fruit on the table. There were cookies placed out late evening. The room was clean. No problems connecting to the WiFi. Daughter complained the pool had too much chlorine but she wore goggles and all was good. While the hotel cost more than what I wanted to spend. It was the cheapest I could find offering pool and free breakfast. It is conveniently close to major restaurant chains as well as local establishments. We would consider staying here agai...
Excellent 9.0
The staff was awesome! Very accommodating. We booked a 2nd room for our daughter and her new husband on their wedding night and they let her check in early to get ready for the wedding. VERY happy with the staff!
The closet was too small. Had ironing board in the back that took up most of the room. The TV was fuzzy on most channels.Because the staff was so great I would definitely stay there again on our next trip.
|Excellent - 13 reviews
enjoy the beauty of the season.. welcome to the Hampton Inn Belle Vernon, PA Pack your hiking boots when you visit the Hampton Inn® hotel in Belle Vernon, PA. Our hotel is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in Pennsylvania. Guests love staying at our hotel in Belle Vernon any time of year. Winter brings excellent skiing in the area. Spring's fo...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 13 reviews
|Excellent - 142 reviews
The Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe hotel is Washington, PA's finest hotel and largest conference center with the space and flexibility to hold any size event or meeting. Whether it is a board meeting for 25 persons or a sales conference for 1,000, our hotel near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania can accommodate all your meeting needs under one roof. All the...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 142 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The staff was awesome, location was ideal. It was a great time, we will be back.
NAGreat people, location and we love PA.
Okay 5.0
The location
A standard Hotel with above average prices. Bad smell in the hallway.Friendly staff. Room was average. Very expensive for what it was.
|Good - 255 reviews
The Days Inn Washington, PA features FREE Continental Breakfast, FREE Wireless High Speed Internet, FREE Local Calls, Seasonal Outdoor Pool and Guest Laundry. All our rooms offer a Microwave and Refrigerator, Hair Dryers, Coffee Makers plus Cable TV with Showtime and ESPN. We offer all of our customers clean, comfortable rooms that are the Best Value Under...
Overall Rating - Good - 255 reviews
Good 7.0
I was pleasantly surprised to find a fridge and microwave in the room.
The room smelled of smoke even though it was supposed to be non-smoking.We were pleased with the free breakfast.
Poor 2.0
Run down, stairwells were dirty the whole two days we were there, the hotel was not busy but they put us at the very back of the facility requiring us to walk what seemed a mile to get our continental breakfast, th
Run down, dirty stairwells ,put us in rm on opp end of facility altho they weren't busy thereby requiring us to walk forever to get to cont brkfst. Evening shift GSA was very friendly. Difficult to get in and out of property. Would not stay again.
|Okay - 56 reviews
The Ramada Washington is conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate 70 - Exit 15 and Interstate 79 and just minutes from the NEW Meadows Racetrack and Casino. This Washington Hotel is just 29 miles from Pittsburgh, PA and the Pittsburgh International Airport. Wheeling West Virginia and its many attractions are just 28 miles. Our Ramada Washing...
Overall Rating - Okay - 56 reviews
Good 8.0
Large room with modern and updated furniture and fixtures
Lobby smelled like smoke but the rooms didn't
Okay 6.0
Stayed in smoking room with double beds. Room smelled of old smoke, 2 chairs in room were old and cushions were broken down. Bathroom floor had mud on it. No elevator to get to the 2nd floor.This hotel could sure use updated. Staff was very friendly at check-in. Wouldnt select this hotel again. It would be okay for truck drivers just stopping for the night. Beds were comfortable and pillows. Blanket was pretty worn out. Not worth the price.
|Good - 136 reviews
At Motel 6 we welcome our guests 24 hours a day with a comfortable, pet friendly environment at the lowest rates of any national chain. Relax and enjoy modern room with WiFi in all rooms for $2.99 per 24 hours
Overall Rating - Good - 136 reviews
Okay 6.0
The presentation before entering into the office was well lit, and clean. I was impressed not to see hundreds of cigarette butts all over the grounds.
The cleanliness of this room was horrible. There were tiny little nats on the first bed, along with a lot of hair on both beds, on the floors everywhere. The floors were dirty and we could not take our shoes off to walk around. The A/C unit struggledWe always choose Motel 6 if we can and this one was particularly appealing due to the outdoor pool and the cleanliness of it! We also get a reasonable rate, fridge and microwave. I was disappointed; however, the manager was extremely understanding and willing to comp our room. He was professional and helpful!
Excellent 9.0
NoIt was evident that this hotel was being maintained as well as possible.
|Excellent - 14 reviews
This Washington, PA, Hotel's Location Is Paramount Situated in the bustling Pittsburgh area, this hotel's address in Washington, PA is perfect for every traveler. Whether you are traveling to the Pittsburgh area to relax or you're pursuing new business opportunities, the Candlewood Suites® Washington North hotel's location and amenities should prove to be mo...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 14 reviews
Excellent 10.0
I liked the free laundry service. Along with the kitchenette. Made it a real pleasurable stay. Will definitely be staying again. And recommend to friends and family.No dislikes at all. Beds were comfy. Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly.
Excellent 10.0
The hotel was wonderful. Staff was so friendly and eager to please! The room was so much more than we expected.Upon arrival we were greeted by a woman at the front desk who was so courteous. She asked if this was our first time staying there, which it was, so she explained everything to us. They have complimentary coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and cookies all the time. Upon getting to our room we were blown away. It was definitely not what we expected at all. It was gorgeous, everything was neat and clean. There was a living room with a tv and a kitchen with a breakfast bar and appliances! The bedroom was a totally seperate room from the rest of the hotel room and I thought that gave it a nice 'at home' feel. The hotel is less than a five minute drive from the casino which was perfect. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone and I will definitely be staying here again!
|Excellent - 11 reviews
Enjoy spacious accommodations, fantastic business and leisure amenities and a fantastic location, just minutes from Pittsburgh Airport, when you stay at the LEED certified Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Airport/Robinson Mall Area, PA, hotel. Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is just 15 miles from our all-suite Pittsburgh hotel. For your convenience, a...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 11 reviews
Good 7.0
Nice clean room, a little pricey for an average hotel room.
Pool was cold, breakfast room was small, but nothing that stands out as a valid complaintNew building, clean rooms, breakfast was ok, bedding left something to be desired but all in all an average hotel with a decent place to lay your head after shopping all day!
Excellent 10.0
Hotel was great! Room was spacious and the bathroom was huge. Very friendly staff and great breakfast choices. High quality treadmills!
|Excellent - 22 reviews
Complimentary High Speed Internet service available in all rooms and the meeting room. Complimentary breakfast, USA Today paper. Features include indoor heated swimming pool and exercise room. All rooms offer coffeemaker, hairdryer and iron with board, refrigerators and microwaves
Overall Rating - Excellent - 22 reviews
Good 8.0
Nice breakfast buffet!
I booked a double bed room and got a king bed. When I called the front desk, I was told all rooms were booked and they couldn't help me. They didn't even offer a cot. It wasn't fun sleeping in a bed with my husband and son!
Good 8.0
the Staff were great
Traffic was very noisy, but otherwise location was great.
|Excellent - 92 reviews
All New Belle Vernon, PA Hotel Offers Superb Comfort and Convenience The 100% non-smoking Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel is conveniently located off I-70, just minutes away from Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-79. The brand new Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel in Belle Vernon, PA is the perfect choice for any travelers whether you are planning a corporate...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 92 reviews
Good 8.0
Clean, well appointed, COMFORTABLE bed, quiet. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Breakfast was so-so. Was hoping for a real buffet, not machines and coolers. And why don't hotels carry bubble bath in their bathrooms?
Excellent 10.0
Clean, comfortable, quiet, good staff
noI would stay here again


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Le Serpent - Snake River Brewing Company & Brewpub
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Ratings: 37 | Reviews: 13 | Display Reviews Only:
4.75/5 rDev +12%
08-19-2014 18:08:16 | More by afsdan
District of Columbia
4.25/5 rDev +0.2%
07-13-2014 00:07:58 | More by yourefragile
New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev -11.6%
07-12-2014 22:29:07 | More by acurtis
South Carolina
4.5/5 rDev +6.1%
06-16-2014 19:48:18 | More by WckdVbz
3.75/5 rDev -11.6%
06-11-2014 14:15:19 | More by markjarema11
3.54/5 rDev -16.5%
Bottle pour at the post-FWIBF bottle share held at the Adelaide Inn in Paso Robles, CA.
2012 vintage.
Pours a murky reddish-brown with a foamy khaki head that settles to wisps of film on top of the beer. Small dots of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is sour with malt, cherry, and funk aromas. Taste is much the same with slightly sour malt and cherry flavors on the finish. There is a mild amount of acidity on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer that is solid but fairly mild for a sour.
06-05-2014 18:37:29 | More by UCLABrewN84
New Jersey
4/5 rDev -5.7%
06-05-2014 03:59:06 | More by DIPAFAN
New York
3.99/5 rDev -5.9%
Dark amber with loose tan film.
Barrel, bright red berry, and some balsamic on the nose.
Candy sugar, red berry and orchard fruit, tart cherries and a vinegar hit.
Hint of vanilla in the finish and tart linger.
Lt-med, dry, clean.
Bright and easy. Fruit more than wood. A skilled take on a difficult style.
05-05-2014 20:14:06 | More by StJamesGate
2.5/5 rDev -41%
01-26-2014 01:22:00 | More by LoudRed
4.25/5 rDev +0.2%
750ml bottle, split
bachelor party
Dope label - amber-orange body. Aromas of acidic and tart cherry, oak, funk. Not extremely sour - notes of vinegar, acidic fruit, cherry, wood, peach. Seems to have aged pretty nicely - nice tartness and solid oak/fruit interplay
12-31-2013 03:37:15 | More by dirtylou
4.25/5 rDev +0.2%
12-30-2013 02:44:20 | More by iatethecloudsfor
4.75/5 rDev +12%
11-16-2013 06:00:54 | More by Rckmo10
4/5 rDev -5.7%
08-23-2013 18:46:06 | More by imperialking
4/5 rDev -5.7%
07-15-2013 14:57:05 | More by Thorpe429
4.5/5 rDev +6.1%
07-07-2013 22:06:33 | More by SpdKilz
4.5/5 rDev +6.1%
07-03-2013 00:51:41 | More by Gonzoillini
4.5/5 rDev +6.1%
06-12-2013 10:53:59 | More by dcloeren
4.25/5 rDev +0.2%
02-07-2013 20:27:59 | More by boatshoes
4/5 rDev -5.7%
01-28-2013 02:41:27 | More by t0rin0
4.21/5 rDev -0.7%
2010 Bottle #33
Appearance: A deep, ruby red with a two-finger white head. Absolutely gorgeous.
Smell: The aroma holds a nice bouquet of fruits, peach and some cherry perhaps. There is also and underlying sweet malt and a a funky vinegar note that seems to be taking on a cheese character.
Taste/Mouthfeel: The taste starts off with a quenching yet moderate acidic bite and flows into the peach, grape, and cherry-like characters. The cheesy note found in the aroma is not evident in the flavor. It has a dry yet smooth and lingering finish, leaving you to want another sip.
Overall: This is a superbly drinkable beer, it is high on alcohol for the style, but still maintains drinkability. Although I did not have it young, I imagine one would find it to have aged well, there is very little to complain about with this brew.
12-25-2012 05:21:06 | More by Siriusfisherman
4.13/5 rDev -2.6%
Picked up from Snake River, bottle #49. Brewed in 2010.
A: Pours light brown, hazy, with a small light brown head with decent retention and nice lacing for a flanders.
S: Cherries, cherry skin, apple, and plum, some vinegar and slight acidity. Mixed in is a little caramel and vanilla as well.
T: Nice cherry flavor with a bit of apple, peach, and apricot. Just a little bit of vinegary sourness, some cinnamon and other spices. Gets much better as it warms.
M: My only gripe with the beer is that it is a touch thin, but a minimal problem. Not overly sour, but a nice and light vinegar/sourness.
O: Glad that I picked this up. Definitely gets better as it warms. A tasty Oud Bruin, would love to try the cerise version.
10-27-2012 03:50:47 | More by mdaschaf
4.25/5 rDev +0.2%
10-19-2012 19:47:45 | More by bauermj
New York
4.6/5 rDev +8.5%
Date: 09/25/12
Type: 750ml. Bottle #41
Vintage: 2009
Glass: Ommegang Tulip
Planned on keeping this one in the cellar for a bit more, but my hand was forced when my elbow knocked it off of a low shelf in my cellar, causing the cap to lift and start leaking. Anyway, was looking forward to sampling it anyway.
Pours a brown mahoghany in color w/ ruby hues that produced a big 2 finger tan head that left nice lacing. Aromas of caramel malts, vinegar, cherry skin, wet socks, and oddly cinnamon/clove. The taste starts w/ caramel, cinnamon, and clove, which leads into wet socks, and finishes w/ vinegar and sour cherry. Medium bodied and lush w/ appropriate carbonation. Drank my glass w/ ease and could have easily polished off the bottle and have been looking for more.
Overall, awesome brew! Maybe the best I have had of 2012. This brew is perfectly balanced w/ sour/sweet/spices.
09-25-2012 19:02:08 | More by mikeyv35
4.5/5 rDev +6.1%
06-25-2012 14:55:28 | More by BurghFanSC
4.28/5 rDev +0.9%
Big thanks goes out to Bitterbill for sharing this with mkorpal and myself at the Library Bar in Laramie, WY. Bottle #17 if I remember correctly 2009 batch. (short review)
Poured a turbid ruddy brown with practically no head. Smell was acetic with notes of cherries and wood, slightly funky, but mainly leaning towards the sour side. Sour with a nice cherry profile, reminiscent of La Folie with the acetic acid qualities. Not overly puckering, but nice. Sour and fruit were definitely the highlights here. A very nice sour beer that would probably benefit from a little more time in the cellar. Starting to hit its stride, and very enjoyable.
05-24-2012 23:54:19 | More by pokesbeerdude
Le Serpent from Snake River Brewing Company & Brewpub
92 out of 100 based on 37 ratings.


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The sister of a man who
four Oakland police officers to death in a 2009 rampage was arrested early
Monday morning on multiple felony charges during an alleged San Rafael incident
that according to
Marin Independent Journal involved prostitution, gunfire, narcotics,
and a baseball bat attack.
Enjoli L. Mixon, 29 of Oakland, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, illegal firearms possession, possession of narcotics, possession of a controlled substance for sale, burglary and making or passing bad checks.
She is the younger sister of Lovelle Mixon, who snuffed out the lives of four Oakland police officers during a 2009 rampage that started with a routine traffic stop in East Oakland.
The incident is considered one of the most horrific attacks on law enforcement in state history.
Enjoli Mixon was among two people arrested in the Monday morning incident. Rodrick Nathan McNutt, 34 of San Leandro, was the other.
The two were headed east on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge when they were arrested by CHP officers after an alleged incident in the Canal neighborhood, the IJ report said.
Witnesses told authorities they saw a woman believed to a be prostitute in arguing about money with a man and then beating a woman with a baseball bat at about 1 a.m. on Medway Road near Canal Street, a San Rafael police spokeswoman told the IJ.
The driver of a white van pulled up and opened fire and the suspected prostitute got into the van, police told the IJ.
Authorities identified McNutt as the driver and Mixon the passenger according to the report.
McNutt, who according to the report is on parole for pimping and child sex crimes, was arrested on suspicion of multiple felonies including being a felon in possession of a gun, willfully discharging a firearm, carrying a loaded gun in a public place and possession of narcotics.
Both suspects were booked into Marin County Jail.
Mixon is being held on $5,000 bail and McNutt on a no bail warrant, the report said.
Enjoli Mixon has had other legal troubles. She was arrested on a warrant for a 2008 drug arrest days after the shooting.
She was interrogated but never arrested or charged in her brother's case.
Lovelle Mixon was a wanted man when he fatally shot two motorcycle cops during a routine traffic stop on March 21, 2009 and then fled to Enjoli Mixon's nearby apartment from where he shot two SWAT team sergeants to death.
The 26-year-old Mixon used an automatic pistol in the shooting deaths of motorcycle officer John Hege, 41, and Sgt. Mark Dunakin, 40, during the traffic stop, and then an AK-47 assault rifle he'd stashed at Enjoli's apartment in the shooting deaths of SWAT team sergeants Ervin Romans, 43, and Daniel Sakai, 35.
Lovelle Mixon was killed when officers returned fire.
Enjoli Mixon denied knowing that her brother stashed the assault weapon in her home.
"My brother wasn't crazy, he's not a monster," she told ABC news shortly after the shootings.
Approximately 18,000 people, including law enforcement officers from throughout the state, filled Oracle Arena for the officers' funeral.
The incident stirred tensions in a community already on edge after the shooting death of an unarmed African-American BART passenger by a white police officer less than three months earlier.
A Los Angeles County jury in 2010 convicted Johannes Mehserle of manslaughter for the killing of Oscar Grant.
It was in part against that backdrop along with the historically stormy relationship between police and minorities in Oakland that goes back to the 1960s that Lovelle Mixon was viewed sympathetically in some circles.
A memorial for Lovelle Mixon was set up in the days after the shooting as small but vocal rallies were held in support of the cop killer, some of whom are heard on an ABC news video chanting: "Lovelle is a hero."
Enjoli Mixon expressed some of those sentiments in a post on her Facebook page last year in which she's shown standing defiantly in front of a memorial apparently marking the fourth anniversary of her brother's death.
"AM I MY BROTHER KEEPER YES I AM...." her post says. "F--- THE POLICE."
Enjoli Mixon and her family have been violent crime victims, too.
In 2002, she lost her right eye in a shooting that killed one of her friends according to a San Francisco Chronicle report. Derrick Mixon, a 15-year-old cousin, was shot to death in Oakland in 2008.
"It's more than a little rough," Enjoli Mixon told the Chronicle in an interview the day after her brother's shooting rampage
"You can't trust nobody. The cops, your friends. You can't trust yourself sometimes."
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No particular order, "Just my thoughts, man - right or wrong. Just how I was feeling at the time." - A Very Wealthy RapperJesse Williams - 6'3/323 DT/NT - Probably a guy with some of the most experience that is left on the board, coming out of Alabama. Biggest issue, a two down guy that can't rush. Still great value in the 4th round. Eagles will likely look for a NT option that can get to the QB.
Jordan Poyer - 5'11/197 CB - Eagles not sound at CB just yet, Poyer is an option with most of the better Safeties off the board. Ball hawk, solid tackler; had 7 picks and 51 tackles. Just not speedy or lengthy.
Montori Hughes - 6'4"/329 DT/NT - A guy that has been firmly in the 4th round for a while, had off the field issues. On the field not quite an issue, just lacks the resume of competition in 2012. Can get in to the backfield and pressure the QB. Could be an option for the Eagles.
Ryan Nassib - 6'2/227 QB - Pretty good value for Nassib the 4th round, very good in the 5th should he fall any further. Has experience running hurry-up/no huddle offense with 'Cuse. Nice size, accurate not quite a cannon. Eagles could see value due to his experience, although seems less likely that they add a QB in the 4th or 5th or at all.
Alex Okafor - 6'4/264 DE - Most say he doesn't fit the scheme, but he is a top talent still on the board. If you're drafting BPA you have to consider him in the 4th. In a 3-4 he is undersized to be a DE and too slow to be a OLB, but he produced in a major conference putting up 12.5 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss. It could behoove you to see if you can't make him fit. Lane Johnson sang his praises, saying he was one of the best pass rushers he lined up against.
Barrett Jones - 6'4/305 C - Almost like the Wilson Valdez/Freddy Galvis of the draft, a real utility man. Which is some of the reason he slipped, it's kind of bad when you can be anything. I know that sound less than intelligent, but Jones isn't really stellar at anything, he is very solid but lacking major "upside". He is smart, very aware and hard worker. On the flipside he isn't very athletic, can get lost in the sauce and has health issues. But he can be an asset to just about any team adding depth and experience on the interior of the o-line, something the Eagles learned last year they can always use plenty of.
William Gholston - 6'6/281 DE - Famous last name, easy to be weary of him and he has kind of be knocked because of his brother being a bust. In the 4th round, he is a value pick. Run stopping DE, with height and length could be Calais Campbell-like by swatting passes at the LOS and getting stuffs on the edge with 3-4 sacks. HAS to improve his pass rush or will only be a two down guy.
Earl Wolff - 6'0, 207 S - You might like the guy a lot if you're an "Odd Future" fan, you may have not seen what I tried to do there, don't mind it. Wolff has a lot of what you like to see from a Safety prospect, he tackle totals can get picks and can force fumbles. His issue is probably pass protection, he doesn't play strong at the snap and sometime lazy tackling of bigger guys. Solid guy, probably will be passed up.
Jordan Mills - 6'5/316 OT - Solid run and pass blocker. His biggest drawbacks are lack of experience and level of competition. He also has some lazy technique problems and commits penalties, as well as doesn't make like to make early contact so he can get beat quickly. He is another "upside" guy, lots of size not fast but is strong just doesn't use it consistently. His value is middle rounds can offer more depth on recovering o-line.
Mike Gillislee - 5'11/208 RB - Much has been made about Lattimore, so I figured not to add him because it seems to go without saying. Tough guy that played through injury in 2012, nice game speed with a mix of power. Could be a good spell back option considering Chip's offense is expected to run 70-80 plays most games. He has ball security issues and little bit of Charlie Garner in him, he likes to dance at the line and tend to waste holes. Good 5th/6th round value.
Ryan Swope - 6'0/205 WR - Good slot receiver option, nice first step at the line. Solid body frame, good blocker, nice hands. Issues with playing fast (game speed does not mirror his 4.34 40 time), not very athletic and while he is solid build he isn't overly strong as a WR. Chip could like Swope because he has some Welker in him (not because he is white) because he can be a volume ball catcher in the slot, catch screens and work through zones.


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Hot air balloonist Brian Boland is well-known for his balloons, which are often spotted up above the Upper Valley. He's been making them for 40 years. He's also well-known for the giant wooden dinosaur he built at the Post Mills Airport he calls home.
Now, Boland is embarking on his next big endeavor.
"We are heading to Costa Rica with a very lightweight, portable hot air balloon that we are taking to schools all over Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama," Boland said.
And the balloon is one-of-a-kind. It does not have a basket. Instead, it has two shoes attached to a harness that Boland can slip his feet into. The fuel tank is also an original design-- separate pieces that become one. The entire apparatus including the burner was packed away in luggage for the 30-day trip. He's flying by plane to the different countries.
"The balloon itself is made out of parachute fabric, which is not the norm for balloon fabric. It's very light. The entire balloon packs up into a ball," Boland said.
Boland recently conducted two test flights at local elementary schools. And the kids are sending a little piece of themselves on the trip. They traced their hands on the balloon, which Boland plans to replicate at dozens of schools in Central America. He'll launch the balloon from the playgrounds, and then return with the balloon and markers. The trip is a test run for an around-the-world voyage he's planning next year.
"In the end, kids down there will be touching the hands of kids up here and kids from South Africa and kids from India," Boland said.
He's calling the adventure "Hands Around the World," a reminder, he says, that we are all in this together.
"And then within the scope of the hands from each country, we will get a small flag from each country and pin it to the balloon. So, there is one flag so far and it's the American flag," Boland said. "It's just a neat thing of bringing a balloon to kids who have never seen such a thing in their life."
Taking flight to connect lives a world apart.
In case you are wondering, Boland has been working with TSA officials to make sure there will be no issues getting his balloon through security at the airport.
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This is a mostly north-facing wall that is located 30 meters east of Raven Rocks and about 30 meters south of the Hueco Wall.
Getting There
Approach as for Raven Rocks and continue east on a well marked path to this mostly north facing crag. Also easily approached from the Hueco Wall.
Climbing Season
7 Total Routes
The Classics
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Life Returns 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport, 1 pitch, 70'
Crucified 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport, 1 pitch, 65'
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Crucified 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c CA : High Desert : ... : Crucified Crag
This route is the farthest left route on the north (main) face. Climb the face to a large depressed area, tricky move right leads to the hueco/roof. Follow the underclings left to a large downfacing block/undercling. Go back right on to the face past a powerful, tricky crux to the anchors. This was the first sport route established on this formation and a area classic....[more] Browse More Classics in CA
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Unbelievable: Maryland Teacher Faces Possible $10,000 Fine For Bookmark
Kathryn Harrington, 52, of Laurel, Md., was flying home from vacation last month when airport screeners found her bookmark.
They thought the 8?-inch leather strap, with small lead weights at each end, resembled a weapon that could be used to knock people unconscious.
Airport police charged the teacher with carrying a concealed weapon. She was handcuffed and put into a police car.
The AP story reports that Harrington will probably not face a possible $10,000 TSA fine, but I have a source who indicates otherwise. More as it develops…
Correction (5:55 pm): I erred. Mineta is Secretary of Transportation, of course, not head of the TSA.
Homeland insecurity alert: Dry ice and dry runs
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Budget cuts? TSA ordered $50 million worth of new uniforms a week before sequester kicked in
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Sheila Jackson Lee: Privatizing TSA Screeners Would Be Asking for Another 9/11
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What happened on United Airlines Flight 944?
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Meanwhile, as the TSA Was Busy Keeping the Skies Safe from Little Girls and the Elderly…
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