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After another nail biter against the Jets, we're sitting at 3-4 and are still searching for answers on offense and defense. While suprisingly, we may have actually found the answer to our special teams futility. That's right boys and girls, Teddy Ginn finally showed up. But let's not start drinkin' the Ginn koolaid just yet. Let's see how he responds to the boost of confidence this game gave him. So while the game wasn't pretty, on either side of the ball, a win is a win and that's all that matters in the end. Here are my 5 reasons why this game could have gone either way.
5 Reasons We Won
1. Mark Sanchez: In the first half we gave him very little time to find a receiver, and it showed as the score was 3-3 at half. But in the second half he had all day to find his receivers, and he did for the most part. He also showed his rookies colors as he missed quite a few open targets that helped attribute to the Jets abysmal 3-14 on 3rd downs. The real reason he's on here, that nice scramble backwards on the last play of the game, that made that 4th and 13 into a 4th and 30. A true rookie mistake that virtually insured there was no way he was going to complete that pass. Even if he had a wide open receiver, that extra 15 yards would have given our defenders a chance to react and defend.
2. Jason Taylor: With the addition of Roth to the roster to give JT and JP some breathers, I see JT having an outstanding year as he'll be fresher later in the season. He already leads the team in sacks, and he just added to his NFL record for fumbles recovered for TDs. This guy is a true gamer who comes to play each and every game.
3. Brandon Fields: A punter you say? How the hell did the punter help us win? By averaging 51.7 yards per punt, he helped create a longer field for the Jets offense.
4. Special Teams: What more needs to be said about the guys blocking for our kickoff unit. 6 returns, 299 yards, 2 TDs. I haven't been this excited about kickoffs as a Dolphin fan since........ummmm.....ok, I admit it, I've never been excited about kickoffs as a Dolphin fan in 25 years.
5. Ted Ginn Jr.: 2 kickoff returns back to back for TDs. But the real question is, was this a one game fluke? Or have we had the next Dante Hall/Brian Mitchell/Deion Sanders/Joshua Cribbs/Devin Hester on our team all along? I'm inclined to believe the latter, but for a reason. He didn't practice with the first or second team all week, so I'm assuming he had some extra time to focus on return duties. Could his time being relied on as the number one receiver been hampering his return chances? The last time he showed flashes of brilliance in the return game was during his rookie season, when there wasn't as much pressure to produce as the number one receiver. We may have finally found Ginn's true calling in the NFL. Cause I'm sorry to say it, WR isn't it.
5 Reasons We Should Have Lost
1. Our Offense: 104 yards, on 51 plays, for a truly pathetic 2 yards per play. We couldn't run the ball, we couldn't pass the ball. While I did expect some offensive ineptitude in our second meeting with the Rex Ryan's Jets. I was not prepared for it to be this bad. I will give credit to Rex Ryan and his defense for really coming into this game prepared to shut down our offense, and they did. But there's no excuse for our offense to play as poorly as they did. We must learn to adapt to how defenses are playing us. We can't keep going into games thinking that whatever worked last time will work this time. Sure it might work, and if it does, keep doing it. But if it doesn't work, don't keep doing it hoping it will eventually.
2. Our Defense: 378 yards, 4.9 yards per play. I don't know what happened, but in the first 4 games this year we gave up 244 yards rushing. In the past 3, we have given up 403 yards rushing. This is a problem that has to be addressed. Once again our defense came up with just enough plays to keep it close in the first half, but then fell apart again in the second. I'm starting to have more and more faith in our two rookie CBs, but I'm losing more and more faith in anyone else to cover. We must find someone who can cover TEs. Bell, and our LBs are not the answer.
3. Davone Bess: Davone, welcome to the dog house. You'll be bunking next to Teddy. Davone has really disappointed me the past two games. He's making too many careless mistakes at all the wrong times. Dropped passes and fumbles are things we don't expect from this guy. And let's not kid ourselves, he fumbled on that Haynos TD drive, and had it been challenged could have had a huge impact on the outcome of the game. I don't see Bess returning punts next game.
4. Chad Henne: I know he's pretty much a rookie. I know it's only his 4th start in the NFL. But for crying out loud kid, learn to throw away the ball!!!! Over half the sacks in this game could have been avoided by simply throwing the ball away. He must learn to go through his progressions quickly, while feeling the pocket around him.
5. Dan Henning: What will it take for this guy to get a clue how to run our offense based on how a defense is playing us? Does this guy know how to make adjustments? Twice, we tried running the same blocking scheme that worked real well the first time we used it against the Jets overload blitz. First time, it results in a sack. I gues he thought that was a fluke, so we tried it again. Result: Another sack. Here's an idea, how about you throw some slant patterns or drag routes for the WRs who are in one-on-one coverage? You know, routes that don't take more than 3 seconds to develop, which is roughly the amount of time Henne has to throw the ball.
So yes, this was another ugly affair between the Dolphins and Jets. But we showed just enough fortitude to come out the victors at the end, and as I mentioned before.....that's all that matters.


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Strong Grassroots Effort Helps ACRA Defeat Harmful Legislation
Official court reporters in Arizona were under particular attack from their state legislature during the 2011 legislative session. Two identical bills were introduced in the State Senate and State House, which would replace live court reporters in grand jury proceedings with digital audio recording and digital video recording. The Arizona Court Reporters Association (ACRA) engaged in a widespread and thorough grassroots campaign to state legislators and their offices, attempting to convince them to oppose the legislation. After meeting with the sponsor of the Senate bill, ACRA persuaded that particular senator to pull the Senate version of the bill.
However, the House version (H.B. 2354) did pass through the House Judiciary Committee. The bill failed to pass the Rules Committee, though, do to reinstating their grassroots campaign with members sitting on the Rules Committee. Once the bill failed to get out of the Rules Committee, the Administrative Office of the Courts announced that the legislation was, for all intents and purposes, dead. ACRA's quick and steady action along with a deep commitment to protecting their profession, and strong message helped them defeat legislation that would have replaced official court reporters with digital audio recording and digital video recording.
NCRA commends ACRA for their strong grassroots efforts. Please contact Adam Finkel at email@example.com in the Government Relations Department with questions on this on grassroots lobbying. More information on the importance of grassroots lobbying can be found on the NCRA website.

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METAIRIE, La. ― P.J. Hill did not have things go his way during Wednesday morning's practice at the Saints' Metairie facility.
Hence, he did what anybody would do in his situation.
He went incognito.
Hill changed jersey numbers from 43 in the morning to 32 in the afternoon.
The move worked. Hill had the standout practice of the afternoon session.
So, the question is, did Hill change numbers to fool the coaching staff in the film room?
"No, nothing at all (like that)," Hill said, laughing after practice.
"I've been asking to get this number but somebody had it before," Hill said. "This is the number I grew up playing with. It was open, so I asked for it."
The player who had it before was Jabari Greer, who changed to No. 33 in the spring.
Nevertheless, that doesn't explain Hill's poor morning, when he fumbled twice, turning the ball over both times.
"That's just my fault," Hill said. "I sweat too much, but that's really not an excuse to make. I just got to squeeze the ball when conditions are like that. I take full responsibility for that."
By the afternoon, his number wasn't the only thing that changed.
Working from the minus-40 during the first team period, Hill took a nice run to the outside for a gain of more than 20 yards. A few plays later, he followed up with another nice run, this one through traffic.
And then the final team period, Hill again had another nice run, darting for what would have been about a 22-yard touchdown if the coaching staff hadn't called him down after a defender tapped his pads after a seven or so yard gain.
"I just felt (I needed) to come out and have a better practice because earlier today, that first practice, I had two fumbles," Hill said. "That's just unacceptable in my eyes, the coaching staff and the team, period."


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Erin Wasson bared all (well, nearly all) when taking to the red carpet for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday evening.
Turning to Alexandre Vauthier for her daring red carpet look, she donned a sheer black dress with a bandeau-style bikini from the designers Fall 2013 Couture collection.
It's ironic that the most covered part of this look is her head as she styled her risqué frock with a black turban.
This look is supposed to be sexy, but I can't find an ouch of sex appeal within this look.
To be honest, I find it quite boring. She tried way too hard to garner attention.
Credit: Style.com & Getty
Posted by Catherine Kallon on August 26th, 2013 In: Alexandre Vauthier, Erin Wasson, MTV Music Awards, Runway To Red Carpet


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Our Newcastle breaking news live blog begins at 06:30am every weekday and is updated throughout the day until 10.00pm.
NEWS: Newcastle pop star Cheryl Cole, who is returning as an X Factor judge this year, said when she was suffering with malaria she was given just one day to live.
Cole contracted the disease on holiday in Tanzania in 2010. She has been back to East Africa for Sport Relief, to make a short film in a hospital in Uganda, and encourage people in the UK to donate money to buy mosquito nets and eradicate the disease.
She said: "When I climbed Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief five years ago it was honestly one of the hardest things I've ever done.
"The motivation lay in knowing it could help in eradicating malaria and ultimately saving lives by providing mosquito nets.
"I didn't for one minute think that only a year later I would get malaria myself and become so ill that at one point I was given 24 hours to live.
"It was the scariest thing you could ever imagine for me and for my friends and family."
TRAVEL: The traffic is beginning to build up in and around Newcastle, especially along the Coast Road and Askew Road, in Gateshead.
TRAVEL: As expected, the Tyne Bridge in Gateshead is busy but moving northbound from the A184 Askew Road traffic lights junction to Swanhouse Roundabout.
NEWS: More than two-thirds of secondary school head teachers and deputies in England are considering taking early retirement with most blaming an excessive workload, a survey suggests.
The research from the Association of School and College Leaders and the TES magazine was based on 900 senior staff.
NEWS: The Chronicle has delved into our crime archives to reveal details of six unsolved crimes which continue to haunt Tyneside - read all the stories here
NEWS: A scheme in Morpeth that sees retailers and police working together to prevent crime has welcomed its 50th member.
Heighley Garden Centre, in Hebron, has joined the Morpeth Shopwatch scheme, which supports Northumbria Police's campaign Operation Soundwave. It aims to identify suspected shoplifters. The garden centre is the largest in the North East.
NEWS: The Farne Islands team are ready to go out and look after the spectacular wildlife. These people live on the Farne Islands for up to nine months and it can be hard going
Our Farne Islands team are gearing up to get out there for another another season -we'll soon be open. A few new faces among the team too— Northumberland Coast (@Northumb_Coast) March 21, 2014
TRAVEL: Slow traffic on A19 in both directions in North Shields at Silverlink Roundabout.
NEWS: Four months after a blaze ripped through businesses the site at Stanley in County Durham is still not clear.
It was a ferocious fire that left an ugly mess at the gateway to the town.
But months on from a huge fire in Stanley and the eyesore remains of the buildings which burned to the ground are still there.
Now owners of buildings could face enforcement action after failing to clear the potentially dangerous mess up.
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Breathtaking view of the Pennines this morning
Looking mighty fine on the Pennines this morning. #NorthernView @northernrailorg pic.twitter.com/1KCSjpi9qv— Elliott (@SmoggieWolf) March 21, 2014
TRAVEL: A167 Ponteland Road in Newcastle is busy but moving inbound at the Cowgate Roundabout.
NEWS: After he lost an appeal - a Chronicle cameraman has captured the moment Ian Chapman's vehicle was reduced to a twisted cube of scrap
White van man Ian Chapman was secretly filmed dumping toxic waste, despite posing as a legitimate businessman who encouraged recycling. But he was prosecuted after covert cameras caught him ferrying batteries, scrap metal, fridge motors, plugs, electric motors, car panels and bicycles across Tyneside.
Click here to read the full story and watch the video
SPORT: Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis last night insisted Alan Pardew's influence on Newcastle United has barely been affected by his ban.
Tomorrow's visit of the south Londoners is the first time the United boss will be forced to stay away from St James' Park.
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TRAVEL: Queueing traffic on A1231 Sunderland Highway eastbound in Washington between Nissan Roundabout and the A19 junction.
NEWS: Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has been accused of "flogging off the club's future" after it emerged he was off-loading a city centre asset.
Club officials have placed the Strawberry Place site, next to St James' Park, on the market with a multi-million-pound price-tag.
The 1.62-acre plot of land is being sold by Newcastle United Holdings Ltd in a move that has angered supporters who claim Ashley was "locking the club into its current capacity".
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TRAVEL: Slow traffic on A1 Western Bypass southbound in Newcastle between Hexham Turn Off and Dunston.
NEWS: A 19-year-old Newcastle man has been charged with attempted murder.
Police arrested and charged the man following an incident in Tamworth Road, Newcastle on Wednesday, in which two men were assaulted.
The man has been charged with attempted murder, wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
He is due to appear before Newcastle Magistrates Court. The injured men are recovering from their injuries.
Enquiries are continuing into the incident.
Just an idea for any of you looking to undertake a Sport Relief challenge today...
Take on the 200mtr cycling challenge for @SportRelief at SSAC Northumberland Building 056, 9am-3pm today (Prizes to be won) #sportrelief— Northumbria Uni (@NUstudents) March 21, 2014
TRAVEL: It looks as though the traffic in and around Newcastle is finally starting to clear.
SPORT: Alan Pardew last night insisted Newcastle United have started planning for next season.
However, the manager admitted he still did not know which – if any – young player has a chance of staking a claim for a first-team place.
With Loic Remy set to return to QPR, albeit temporarily, in the summer and a number of fringe players to be sold or out of contract, the club cannot afford another quiet transfer window.
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TRAVEL: A695 Scotswood Road, slow lane closures at various points due to works by Northumbria Water. Delays along this route.
TRAVEL: Slow traffic on A189 Redheugh Bridge inbound in Newcastle from the A184 Askew Road junction to the A695 Scotswood Road junction.
TRAVEL: Slow traffic earlier on A1058 Coast Road inbound in Heaton at the A188 Chillingham Road junction has now cleared.
NEWS: Do you know this man who was found walking the Metro track in Sunderland?
Do you know this man who was seen walking on the @my_metro track in #Sunderland on March 1st? https://t.co/aA5iMOPHXK pic.twitter.com/hYMkizddcT— Anna Harding (@capitalnewsanna) March 21, 2014
NEWS: Prision cell letters from escaped convict Steven Donnalley reveal how he planned to go straight after his release from jail.
Police are hunting the armed robber who is thought to be hiding out in Blyth after fleeing from the low-security prison where he was serving a life sentence.
And as the search goes on the Chronicle has been given exclusive access to the 43-year-old's thoughts through the letters he sent from behind bars.
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NEWS: Three days of fundraising with Sport Relief starts today... take a look at our gallery and send in photos of your family taking part in events this weekend
Click here for more information
SPORT: Gus Poyet is refusing to contemplate failure in Sunderland's battle against the drop.
With 11 games to go the Black Cats' top flight future is still hanging in the balance, and Poyet admits it is difficult to plan ahead – both in terms of new signings and in offering new contracts to existing players – without knowing which division the club will be in next term.
But Poyet remains optimistic that Sunderland will avoid relegation, and has revealed that the only plan he has so far formulated is for another season in the cash-rich Premier League.
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TRAVEL: Slow traffic earlier on A189 Redheugh Bridge inbound in Newcastle from the A184 Askew Road junction to the A695 Scotswood Road junction has now cleared.
NEWS: The prospect of a bitter legal battle between one of the UK's biggest bus firms and all seven North East councils is almost a certainty as takeover plans push ahead.
Wearside MP Bridget Phillipson has called on the Transport Secretary to warn off Stagecoach as it threatens legal action to stop councils taking over bus routes.
A new super council set to be formed in the North East will be tasked with seeing through a new era of London-style bus powers, letting councillors set all routes, fares and timetables.
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Kate Bush has announced that she is to play live for the first time since 1979.
The Chronicle's Remember When Editor, Dave Morton tweeted this picture of Kate at Virgin Records, Newcastle, 1980.
@EveningChron archive: Kate Bush to play live for 1st time since '79. Here she is at Virgin Records, Newcasle, 1980 pic.twitter.com/KSmPaFxipN— Dave Morton (@RemWhenEditor) March 21, 2014
NEWS: A large batch of tree protectors have been stolen from a woodland in Northumberland.
Between 8am on Saturday, March 8, and 5pm on Monday, March 10, a batch of 1,400 tree shelters were stolen from secluded woodland in Felton Park, Felton Village.
Police are appealing for witnesses. Anyone who was in the area and who may have seen or heard anything suspicious is asked to contact them.
NEWS: Fuel has been syphoned from an oil container in Northumberland.
Between 5pm on Thursday, March 3, and 9am on Saturday, March 15, thieves broke into the back garden of an address in High Hauxley and syphoned fuel from an oil container.
Officers are carrying out enquiries into the theft. Police want to hear from anyone who saw anything or anyone seemingly suspicious in the village over the past few weeks.
TRAVEL: Heavy traffic on A1231 St Michaels Way in Sunderland between the A183 Livingstone Road roundabout junction and the Stockton Road junction.
TRAVEL: Temporary traffic signals A695 Railway Street Newcastle for gas escape repairs, delays likely.
NEWS: Officers from British Transport Police have released CCTV images of a man seen walking along the train tracks between Metro stations on the Sunderland line in the early hours of March 1. It has been described as 'senseless'.
NEWS: Police are appealing for information after a man, who was lying in the road, died at Southend, in Durham.
Police believe the 34-year-old man was lying in the carriageway at 10.30pm when a Vauxhall Corsa, travelling north along South Road hit him.
TRAVEL: Temporary road closure at Kirkstone Road, in Pelaw, for bridge repairs, local delays likely.
NEWS: A tethered pony could become a permanent fixture at a Newcastle roundabout after the council said it would not force the animal's removal.
The hairy pony is tied up on Newcastle City Council land next to the Cowgate Roundabout and has been causing a stir among locals and commuters who drive past it every day.
For the full story and a video click here
TRAVEL: A1 Western Bypass in Gateshead is blocked and queueing traffic northbound at Lobley Hill Interchange, because of an accident. Congestion to the A167 Durham Road junction.
WHAT'S ON: Things to do in Newcastle tonight - we've picked out five of the best, including The Excitements at The Cluny and Fall Out Boy at the Metro Radio Arena.
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NEWS: A people's protest is growing against plans to build a new house on a South Tyneside estate.
Hundreds of names have been collected on protest petitions opposing plans for a new home on land in Lincoln Way, Fellgate, Jarrow.
Worried residents say there is already considerable traffic flow in the area, generated by shops and Fellgate Primary School as well as existing estate residents.
NEWS: A woman has had her handbag stolen at a bus stop in Sunderland.
The theft happened around 11.05pm yesterday in Fawcett Street. The woman was waiting at the bus stop when she saw a man fall over nearby. She went to help him and left her handbag unattended and it was stolen from the bus stop.
Neighbourhood Inspector Mick Hall, said: "This was a callous theft, the woman has gone to help someone else and while she has done so her handbag has been stolen. If anyone was in Fawcett Street around 11pm on Thursday night we'd like them to get in contact with us as they could help with our enquiries."
TRAVEL: One lane blocked and slow traffic on A189 Spine Road southbound in Cramlington at Three Horse Shoes Roundabout, because of a broken down bus.
TRAVEL: It looks like we're going to have to get prepared for winter conditions again
WINTER ALERT: Planned Winter Services Actions from 16:00hrs on Friday 21st March 2014 http://t.co/X8ZrDdPadC #northumberland— Northumberland Alert (@northumberlands) March 21, 2014
TRAVEL: Two vehicle accident on the A1 Western Bypass in northbound lane at Lobley Hill Interchange, is now clear.
WEATHER: Yellow warning of ice for the North East
Yellow Warning of Ice for North East England : Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tynes... http://t.co/nSKPL5cxMe— Met Office warnings (@metofficeNEEng) March 21, 2014
NEWS: A popular Tyneside beach has been voted as one of the best in the UK by an online travel review website.
Tynemouth Longsands beach in North Tyneside has made the coveted list, as voted for by TripAdvisor users in the 2014 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice® awards.
Click here for the full story
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NEWS: The Environment Agency is in Stocksfield Burn, Northumberland, today removing blockages. So far the team has removed five tonnes of timber!
NEWS: If words and phrases like Dobsons walk of shame, Nightowls and Fine Fare mean something to you, you must have grown up here in the 80s or 90s...
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TRAVEL: Horses on the road on A1 Western Bypass in both directions in Gateshead at Metro Centre. Approach with care.
That's it for me today, I will leave you with Sarah until 10pm.
Good afternoon. I'm Sarah Jeffery and I'm here to bring you all the latest traffic, travel, news and weather through the afternoon rush hour until 10pm.
I hope you are all having a good day whether you're at work or out and about. It is lovely and sunny, but very windy here in Newcastle this afternoon although the weather is meant to turn later and there could be rain, hail and thunder.
As always, if you're out and about and see something, get in touch and let us know - comment on the live blog, tweet us (@EveningChron), email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call us on 0191 201 6344.
TRAFFIC: Here is more information about the horses on the A1 Western Bypass. The southbound exit slip road has been closed due to four horses on road at Park Terrace (Dunston / Whickham Turn Off) and so the animals can be safely removed.
COURT: Our court reporter Rob Kennedy has been at Newcastle Crown Court today for the sentencing of David Reid, the mortgage firm conman who was involved in a huge loans scam in which he fleeced people who trusted him out of millions.
He tricked more than 50 investors into handing over £2.8million and spent £14k on restaurants, hotels and clothing, £11k on skiing holidays, £1k on dog bills, £6k on shooting as well as spending his ill gotten gains on a boat and luxury cars, including an Audi A8, Mercedes and Range Rover.
David Reid has been jailed for six years.
NEWS: Schoolchildren taking part in a disability coaching session have had a surprise visit from the football club's top scorer, Loïc Rémy.
Toon top scorer Loïc Remy surprised pupils when he dropped in at a Tyneside school.
The Newcastle United striker visited Benton Dene School, joining in a football coaching session and handing out medals to pupils, aged 10 and 11, each with complex learning difficulties or autism.
As well as receiving medals from Remy, the children will attend Newcastle's fixture with Crystal Palace tomorrow.
The school has been taking part in the Newcastle United Foundation's 10-week Football for All programme.
TRAVEL: For those of you planning on leaving work shortly or if you're already on your way home, here is the latest traffic and travel round-up
- The A1058 Jesmond Road outbound is clear at B1307 Sandyford Road (Punch Bowl traffic lights).
- The A167 Tyne Bridge Southbound is busy but moving from A167(M) Central motorway / Pilgrim Street Roundabout (Newcastle Upon Tyne) to A184 Askew Road traffic lights (Gateshead)
- Traffic is flowing freely on A167 outbound from A189 Grandstand Road (Cow Hill Junction) to A167 Ponteland Road / B1305 Two Ball Lonnen (Cowgate Roundabout).
- The A1231 Queen Alexandra Bridge is busy but moving between B1405 Pallion New Road and A1290 Queens Road.
Public Transport
- No significant problems reported at Newcastle International Airport.
- No problems to report on DFDS Seaways between Newcastle and Ijmuiden (Amsterdam).
- No problems to report on Shields Ferry between North Shields and South Shields.
- There are no reported problems with bus, train or ferry services.
NEWS: Two horses have caused huge tailbacks on the southbound A1 Western Bypass after breaking free and galloping onto the road
Horses have caused chaos on the A1 Western Bypass after breaking free and trotting along the road in both directions close to the Metrocentre.
Initially, it was reported that there were up to four horses on the carriageway but commuters have confirmed there are two of them on the southbound road.
NEWS: Dozens of events are taking place across the North East this weekend to raise vital cash for Sport Relief
It is that time again, when thousands of fundraisers will be zipping up their tracksuits and lacing their running shoes for Sport Relief.
Dozens of sports and fitness events are taking place today and over the weekend to help people in need at home and abroad.
Children, hair stylists, sports stars, supermarket staff and office workers will be running, swimming, dancing or cycling to raise money.
Pupils at Benton Dene School, Newcastle, have been inspired by Sport Relief celebrity challenges past and present and are taking part in their own extreme challenge to raise money for Sport Relief.
TRAFFIC: There is still slow traffic on A1 Western Bypass Southbound between A694 / A69 (Blaydon / Consett Turn Off) and A692 Lobley Hill Road / B601 Lobley Hill Road (Lobley Hill Interchange) after the earlier incident
TRAVEL: For those of you on your way home from work or if you're already heading out for the evening, here is the latest traffic and travel round-up
- The A167 Tyne Bridge Southbound is busy but moving from A167(M) Central motorway / Pilgrim Street Roundabout (Newcastle Upon Tyne) to A184 Askew Road traffic lights (Gateshead).
- There is queueing traffic on A167(M) Central Motorway Southbound at / under A186 Pilgrim Street Roundabout.
- Traffic is flowing freely on A167 outbound from A189 Grandstand Road (Cow Hill Junction) to A167 Ponteland Road / B1305 Two Ball Lonnen (Cowgate Roundabout
- The A1231 Queen Alexandra Bridge is clear between B1405 Pallion New Road and A1290 Queens Road
- The A1231 Trimdon Street / Silksworth Row is busy but moving between B1405 Pallion New Road / Queen Alexandra Bridge and A183 Livingstone Road
- Traffic is moving well on A1231 St Michaels Way between A183 Livingstone Road roundabout and Stockton Road / A690 New Durham Road Roundabout.
- The A690 Alexandria Crescent / Sutton Street Northbound is busy but moving between North Road Roundabout and Crossgate traffic lights.
- The A690 Milburngate Bridge is busy but moving at A691 Framwelgate Peth (The Gates roundabout).
Public Transport
- There are no reported problems with bus, train, metro or ferry services.
WHAT'S ON: They might be undead, but even zombies need to go to school. We'll show you how to move like a zombie
Across Britain, the zombie apocalypse is dawning. Hordes of the undead will be descending on Newcastle in June as part of 2.8 Hours Later, the citywide zombie survival game. Huge numbers of undead are guaranteed, but safety isn't.
Well, as the saying goes: if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. So it's time to start perfecting your zombie shuffle at the zombie school.
The premise of the game is that Newcastle has been overrun by zombies and players must get from one side of the city to the other. Volunteers have come forward to play the part of the zombies – but need training in how to move convincingly.
NEWS: Mortgage company boss David Reid lived the high life off the proceeds of investors who ended up losing homes, savings and pensions
A businessman who fleeced investors out of £3m then spent the proceeds on the high life was today jailed for six years.
David Reid ripped off more than 50 people who trusted him while running the Washington Mortgage Centre.
Victims lost their homes, pensions and savings as Reid tricked them into thinking they were securing their futures.
As the 50-year-old was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court, he was branded "greedy, callous and cold-hearted" by prosecutors.
TRAFFIC: The A69 Westbound is blocked due to jackknifed land rover at A6085 Ponteland Road / B6323 Ponteland Road. The incident is near the turn off for Throckley and is causing delays. So avoid the area if possible.
NEWS: Locals on the 165 estate in Blakelaw have been given a glimpse of how the area will look once a £2m redesign has been completed
Its design was at the cutting edge of urban architecture.
But fast-forward 40 years and families on Newcastle's 165 Estate now insist it's time for change.
And today they are getting their first glimpse of how their new-look community is to look.
Locals on the estate in Blakelaw have been shown plans for their homes which for the first time will include front doors opening on to the street, front gardens and driveways.
TRAFFIC: Here is an update on the jackknifed Landrover on the A69 near Throckley. Police have said no-one was injured and traffic is starting to move freely. There was damage to the Landrover's trailer and police are waiting for recovery of the vehicle.
NEWS: Denton and Olive Wilson met at a dance in Gosforth and have just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
Determined miner Denton Wilson knew true love when it hit him.
And, 60 years on, he and wife Olive are still laughing together in the home they bought as newlyweds all those years ago.
The couple from Hazlerigg, Newcastle, are celebrating yesterday's milestone wedding anniversary with a community knees up with 200 guests at the village's club.
Having been born in South Shields, Denton, 82, started work in the pits as a teenager and was a miner for 39 years at Seaton Burn.
SPORT: The only reason Roy Hodgson would visit St James' Park was if he were French says former Newcastle United player Rob Lee
Adam Johnson decided to get a lot off his chest this week.
The Sunderland winger believes he should be in the England squad. He also believes the reason he's not is because he plays for an unfashionable club.
No matter what you think of Johnson's argument – and for the record I think he's wrong – it did get me thinking about something I feel passionately about.
At least Sunderland have one player who feels aggrieved at being ignored by Roy Hodgson.
NEWS: Volunteers from the Queen's Own Yeomanry of the Territorial Army joined forces with the Greening Wingrove Community Interest Company
Flanders Field is being brought to Fenham as poppy beds are being planted in memory of those who died in the First World War.
Using a poppy seed named 'Lest We Forget', volunteers from the Queen's Own Yeomanry of the Territorial Army joined forces the Greening Wingrove Community Interest Company (CIC), the Freemen of Newcastle and Newcastle City Council to mark the Great War's hundredth anniversary.
Soon, there will be a sea of red along Barrack Road in Newcastle's West End, on the edge of the former Fenham Barracks training ground, which is part of the Town Moor.
David Rochester from the Greening Wingrove CIC said: "We're delighted to include the poppy planting as part of our efforts to turn our part of Newcastle into a more attractive place to live, and this links us closely with the history of the area."
TRAFFIC: There is queueing traffic due to an earlier broken down vehicle on A167 Tyne Bridge outbound between A167(M) Pilgrim Street Roundabout (Newcastle Upon Tyne) and A184 Askew Road (Gateshead), congestion on A167 to A167(M). Lane one (of two) was blocked at the end of the bridge heading towards Gateshead by a broken down bus until 17:45.
Sorry about the delay in posting but I have been experiencing technical difficulties. Hopefully, I'm back up and running now for the rest of the evening.
TRAFFIC: Traffic is easing after the earlier broken down vehicle on A167 Tyne Bridge outbound between A167(M) Pilgrim Street Roundabout (Newcastle Upon Tyne) and A184 Askew Road (Gateshead) has been removed.
NEWS: A row over the fate of memorabilia from an infamous triple murder has been resolved.
Earlier this week the Chronicle revealed how the items, including a truncheon and blood-stained notebook belonging to murdered police officer Andrew Barton, were at the centre of a battle over possession.
John Dawson, a local historian, sold the items to collector Anthony Chomiak for £500 more than 18 months ago.
But the artifacts, which were paid for by PayPal, were never sent after the pair fell out over delivery arrangements.
SPORT: Lee Cattermole says he would rather be in Sunderland's position with games in hand, than have a couple more points and be looking over his shoulder
Lee Cattermole agrees with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho – it's better to have control of your destiny.
Despite enjoying a nine-point lead over title rivals Manchester City at the time, Mourinho said a fortnight ago he would swap places with City because they had three games in hand and if they won their remaining games they would end up as champions.
Sunderland also have games in hand in their battle at the other end of the table, having played at least two games fewer than all their relegation rivals – and three fewer than a number of clubs.
WHAT'S ON: Russell tells Gordon how he came to work with one of the world's most icomic musical partnerships
There's not a lot fazes music star Russell Watson.
He rarely gets nervous and just gets on with the job.
But that all changed last year when the chance to work with one of the musical world's most iconic partnerships.
Russell's latest album, Only One Man, features new songs written specially for him by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, the phenomenally successful writers of Les Misérables and Miss Saigon.
NEWS: Stars of children's TV will arrive on Tyneside for a three-day festival of events and live broadcasts.
This May popular presenters and shows will leave the small screen and head to Baltic Square on the quayside for CBBC Live in NewcastleGateshead.
The fun-filled event sees BBC North, NewcastleGateshead Initiative, Gateshead Council and Newcastle City Council all working together to stage the extravaganza which starts on May 29.
As well as getting to meet some of their favourite CBBC stars up close children from across the region will also be given the opportunity to try hands-on activities in one of the special interactive zones created by BBC Learning.
TRAFFIC: A1 Southbound lane blocked on exit slip road due to broken down vehicle at A1056 / B1318 Great North Road (Gosforth Park / Great North Road Junction). This is affecting traffic leaving the A1 for Gosforth Park.
WHAT'S ON: Gordon Barr recently ate out Rosa Twelve, on Durham Road in Low Fell, Gateshead.
When I spotted a new restaurant was opening in Low Fell I was hoping we would be in for something a bit different.
Last year The Bank - an excellent bistro on Durham Road - opened and was a breath of fresh air for the area.
Don't get me wrong, there are decent restaurants in the area, just not many that could compete with those you would find in the city centre or Jesmond.
But Rosa Twelve has managed to tick that box with an interior to match any decent Tyneside eatery, with a good menu to boot.
Just a few doors away from The Bank, the restaurant opened at the start of this month and is proving very popular so far.
NEWS: The Chronicle can reveal that the company has plans to re-open cocktail bar Popolo at a new Quayside venue
Much-loved Tyneside cocktail bar Popolo is set to re-open at a new Quayside venue 'three times the size', it has been revealed.
The Pilgrim Street venue shut its doors after more than 10 years in Newcastle city centre this week, with the loss of 21 jobs, when the company went into administration.
Now, Popolo Leisure UK, which includes the San Lorenzo restaurant in Gosforth, has said it plans to open a new venue, using the same name, at the Quayside.
The new venture is expected to create 50 new roles.
NEWS: A retired man who innocently organised a coach trip to Belgian ended up a suspect when £3m of heroin was found on the bus
A coach party was caught up in an international drugs smuggling ring when £3m of heroin was found on their bus.
Retired Frank Cooper innocently organised a tourist trip to Belgium, only to find himself arrested at Dover on the way back.
Mr Cooper had no idea the owners of the coach firm, Glen and Gary Wheatley, were using the business as a front to import class A drugs.
When the bus was stopped and searched, almost 12kg of high purity heroin, worth up to £3m, was found expertly hidden in an adapted wheel arch.
Mr Cooper even came under suspicion as the organiser of the trip, a court heard.
CRIME: Police investigating an incident in Ashington are appealing for witnesses to come forward and contact them.
It happened at around 5pm, on Thursday, March 20, the X20 Arriva bus, between Amble and Newcastle, was travelling on Ridgeway when it stopped at a pedestrian crossing.
An elderly passenger on board the bus fell and was injured. He was taken to Wansbeck Hospital and is in a critical condition.
Officers believe there was several other people on the bus at the time of the incident and are appealing for these people, or anyone who was in the area and saw the bus stop, to come forward and contact them.
They are particularly keen to speak to a woman who was on the bus and who stated she was a nurse at the RVI hospital in Newcastle.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference number 1009 200314.
I have to pop out for a while to talk to women about wearing fake tan after the North East has been dubbed the fake tan capital of the UK. So hopefully, I won't be too long and will be back soon to update you all.
I'm back for the rest of the evening and will continue to bring you all the latest news until 10pm
TRAVEL: There are major delays to Metro services from South Shields - St James due to a failed train.
TRAIN TRAVEL: There is still ongoing disruption on CrossCountryservices between Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley due to a person being hit by a train. at Musselburgh. Tickets being accepted on ScotRail services.
Lines have now reopened with knock on delays of up to 70 minutes to journeys and there is no estimate for when a normal service will resume. Also affecting East Coast and ScotRail.
NEWS: Here is a look at today's top news and sports stories from around the North East including: A spokesman for the Newcastle United Supporters' Trust says the sale of the Strawberry Place plot would rule out future growth; a popular Tyneside beach has been voted as one of the best in the UK by an online travel review website and Newcastle United have begun scouting players in preparation for next season, with Alan Pardew saying internal talks have started with regards transfer targets.
WHAT'S ON: Newcastle band Avenues are currently working on new material after the successful launch of their debut single
Indie rock band Avenues are hoping their success contines after their sell-out single launch.
The Newcastle four-piece initially started life a as a trio in a student kitchen in Byker when Josh, Liam and Conor came together in the summer of 2012, before Karl joined the band in early 2013.
Guitarist and singer Josh explains: "Me, Liam and Conor started out together in a student kitchen in Byker a while ago now, just messing around really. Liam's brother Karl joined us about a year ago, at which point we started gigging and getting some initial recordings down.
"From there we have gone on to progressively bigger and better shows, supporting bands such as JAWS, Troumaca and Dreadzone on their UK tours."
TRAVEL: There are still minor delays on Tyne and Wear Metro between South Shields and St James due to broken down train.
Thanks for joining us, make sure you check back on Monday 24th March at 06:30am when one of my colleagues will be back to bring you all the latest news, travel and weather from around the region.
If you're heading out for a night on the Toon, have a great evening and enjoy the rest of your weekend.


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At the inaugural TEDxBoston event, we were inspired by ideas that are shaping the future of industries as diverse as education, energy, and elder care. We saw provocative demos of prototypes that will change the way we commute, care for those in need, and clean the air. We were amazed by products that diagnose diseases and pill caps that remind us to take our meds. We learned how reverse-mentorship and ArtScience culture labs are engaging the next generation of innovators who are reinventing how we work, eat, and have fun.
Other highlights included live music, local fare, and our favorites from the TED video archives. We learned how El Sistema USA, winner of the 2009 TED Prize, was beginning to flourish in Boston. And, we were treated to a remarkable finale with Benjamin Zander conducting the Youth Orchestra of the Americas in a breathtaking rendition of Beethoven's 5th Symphony.
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The Tennessee Criminal Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction against a man convicted of killing his mother in law with a hatchet.
In March 2007, police say Robert Fritts repeatedly struck Teresa Busler with a hatchet several times and sprayed her face with white paint.
The case took another bizarre turn in court. Prosecutors introduced evidence showing Fritts was part of a gang of juggalos, or people with the rap group "Insane Clown Possey."
The group wears white-face clown make-up, and its record label features a hatchet wielding man.
Fritts argued it was improper for lawyers to introduce that evidence, but the court decided Monday to uphold his sentence of life without the possibility of parole.


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Swerve Robotics club has had a stellar competition season so far, winning multiple awards. Best yet, the Swerve Sigma team earned one of only two coveted spots representing the state of Washington at the FIRST® Tech Challenge World Championship in St. Louis, MO in April competing against 127 teams from 16 different countries. They could really use your financial support to help us get there.
Swerve Robotics Represents STEM in Action!
Swerve is a community-based, self-funded robotics team made up of public, private and home schooled students from Redmond, Woodinville, Monroe, Duvall, Bothell, and Snohomish areas. They are unique in that they offer a robotics program to students who might not otherwise have access to such a program, taking a hands-on approach to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education. Students apply real-world math and science concepts, develop problem-solving, organizational and team-building skills and qualify for over $16 million in college scholarships.
While many FTC teams are affiliated with funded school programs, Swerve relies solely on the generosity of families, neighbors and sponsors as well as our fundraising efforts to meet the team's financial needs such as team registration, tournament fees, parts and related supplies, as well as travel scholarships. Swerve gives back to the local community through outreach activities aimed at informing the public about FIRST robotics and its benefits to students. Students also mentor local FIRST LEGO League and Jr. FIRST LEGO League teams. Learn more about FIRST at www.usfirst.org. For more information about the Washington FTC program, visit www.firstwa.org/ftc.
Please Help us Get to the World Championships
We have an urgent need to fund our trip to the upcoming World Competition. The cost to send all of the team (and their robots) to the event will be nearly $35,000. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to Swerve Robotics. Visit http://www.firstwa.org/Give.aspx and please note "Swerve Robotics" in the comments box. To pay by check, make it out to "Washington FIRST Robotics" and send to Heidi Lovett, 18606 201st Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98077. Note "Swerve Robotics" on the memo line.
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"Math and science skills are critical to our future in America. Robotics allows students to both learn and experience the application of these areas in a competitive team environment, which also teaches some of the best lessons from sports." Michael W. Boone, CFP®, CFA, MW Boone & Associates, LLC and Swerve Robotics Sponsor


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by Alex Schwartz
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Eight teams made their way to Hackensack (NJ) High School on Sunday for the New Year's Jump-Off. The quartet of games featured only teams from the Garden State, but there was a great deal of talent on display, including a few players headed to high-major programs.
Reggie Cameron of Hudson Catholic is the easy choice of who turned in the day's best performance. The 6-foot-8 small forward dropped 30 points and may well have had more if he shot more the fourth quarter had the game been close. Cameron, ranked No. 62 in the NBE Sports Class of 2013 Post-July Top 125, also grabbed 12 rebounds, distributed the ball well and made his presence felt on defense. A big-time shooter from long range, the future Georgetown Hoya really had his shot going in this game. He has such a smooth stroke and possesses the size to get it off over most defenders. Cameron also scored from midrange and at the rim. The senior even displayed the ability to play the point, which is something he has not really done before. He blocked shots, found open teammates for buckets and was the best low post player in the game, despite being a three man. Cameron led his team to a 70-53 victory over Pope John XXIII and put on in absolute show in his home city of Hackensack.
Myles Powell of Medford Tech is not a particularly well-known player, but the class of 2015 prospect really impressed on Sunday. Powell, a 6-foot point guard, is a capable scorer who can connect from all three levels. He is a superb 3-point shooter, yet he did not always settle for shots from the perimeter. Powell displayed the ability to attack the basket, utilizing his sturdy build and quality handles. He is a pretty active player overall and while he is more of a scorer, he can definitely get teammates involved. Powell can find the open man and get him the ball, but in truth he may be a bit more of an undersized combo guard. Either way, there is no question that Powell is a nice offensive talent who made his mark at this event, despite a 77-57 loss to Medford Tech (NJ).
Bryce Aiken is a freshman point guard who is generously listed at 5-foot-8 and is very thin as well, but he can flat out play. The Pope John XXIII star wowed the crowd with his handling ability, floor vision and 3-point stroke.
Isaiah Briscoe of St. Benedict's is a 6-foot-3 point guard who ranks as one of the top players in the class of 2015 and he showed some of the reasons why on Sunday. Briscoe has a smooth game, gets to the rack with ease, finishes through contact, and plays under control.
Josh Brown, a future Temple Owl who attends St. Anthony's, was one of the bright spots in poorly played 35-15 win over Newark East Side. The 6-foot-3 class of 2013 point guard showed off some shooting ability in addition to his skills as a lead guard.
Eli Cain, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Medford Tech (NJ), showed off a smooth game and the ability to score the rock at all three levels. The class of 2014 prospect has a strong frame, good body control and does not shy away from contact.
Hallice Cooke was the other player who stood out a bit for St. Anthony's, as the Oregon State signee displayed some nice passing ability. A 6-foot-3 shooting guard, Cooke is best known for his 3-point shot, which he did connect on, but it was good to see him distribute as well as he did.
Mustapha Diagne ran into some foul trouble and that limited his minutes for Pope John XXIII, but when the 2015 prospect was on the court, he impressed. A 6-foot-9 power forward who runs the floor adeptly, Diagne rebounds the ball well and has some nice moves in the low post.
Tyler Ennis was the most highly-regarded prospect to take the floor on Sunday and the Syracuse-bound 6-foot-2 point guard did not disappoint. A 2013 prospect from St. Benedict's (NJ), Ennis was almost unstoppable going to the rim and he had several nice finishes once there.
Joel Hernandez, a 6-foot-3 2013 shooting guard, could not do quite enough to keep Teaneck in the game against St. Benedict's, but he impressed anyway. A tough kid who knocked down several threes, Hernandez repeatedly got to the rack and drew quite a few fouls in the 86-64 loss.
Shakir Lindsey might be just 5-foot-7, but the class of 2013 point guard from Teaneck is one of the toughest players you can find. He is extremely quick, handles the rock well, attacks the basket with purpose, and can connect from beyond the 3-point line.
Jamik Moore of Hackensack was the high scorer on the day, pouring in 35 points to go along with 16 rebounds. Moore is a 6-foot-4 class of 2013 power forward who does most of his damage around the rim, in part due to his sturdy frame.
Chris Myers does not necessarily look the part, as he is generously listed at 5-foot-10 and is rail thin, but he can really shoot the rock. A 2013 point guard from Hackensack, Myers showed the ability to knock down shots from beyond the 3-point line throughout his team's game.
Mike Young, a 6-foot-8 power forward headed to Pitt, was another part of the trio that fueled St. Benedict's to victory. The class of 2013 prospect demonstrated his superb inside-outside game, as he showed he can score with his back to the basket as well as knock down jumpers.
There was a large coaching turnout at Hackensack High School, including several head coaches. Delaware's Monte Ross, George Mason's Paul Hewitt, Robert Morris' Andy Toole, Rutgers' Mike Rice, St. Joe's' Phil Martelli, Villanova's Jay Wright, and Wagner's Bashir Mason were all on hand. Ross, Toole and Wright were each accompanied by an assistant . . . Other Division I schools represented were UConn, Drexel, Farleigh Dickinson, Fordham, Marist, Pitt, and Sacred Heart . . . New York Knicks wing JR Smith was in the house, as was New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz and former NBA player Kerry Kittles . . . Talented 2013 forward Jermaine Lawrence did not play for Pope John XXIII due to a wrist injury.
Bryce Aiken listed early scholarship offers from Delaware, St. Francis (NY), Detroit, and Manhattan. The freshman said he is also receiving interest from Syracuse, Kansas, Rutgers, Seton Hall, St. John's, UConn, and others. At this point in his recruitment Aiken said does not have any favorites. Seton Hall and Manhattan are the two schools that he has visited and there are no other trips currently planned. Aiken said his senior year is when he will probably make his college choice.
Isaiah Briscoe listed scholarship offers from Villanova, Florida, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Seton Hall, DePaul, Baylor, Arizona, Virginia, and Syracuse. He noted that there were others as well that he could not recall. Briscoe said that Maryland, Florida State and Kentucky are showing him interest, but have yet to offer. Asked what he is looking for in a school, Briscoe replied, "Open court [system and] I just want to go where they love me." He added that location and weather will not be factors for him. At this point, the standout sophomore remains unsure of his timetable for a commitment.
According to his high school coach, Jason Hasson, Mustapha Diagne has scholarship offers from Rhode Island, West Virginia, La Salle, Rider, George Mason, and Cleveland State. Hasson said Cleveland State was the first school to offer, while Rhode Island's offer on Saturday night is the most recent one. Most of the offers have come in over the past month, Hasson said, adding that Syracuse, Villanova and Rutgers are among the schools showing interest who have yet to offer. Hasson said that Diagne, who came over to the US from Senegal three to four months ago, has yet to visit any schools and is not even thinking about his recruitment at this point.
Jonathan Williams, a 6-foot class of 2014 point guard from St. Benedict's (NJ), listed a lone scholarship offer from VCU. However, he said he also has interest from Wisconsin, Rutgers, Seton Hall, Xavier, Richmond, Virginia, and Quinnipiac. Williams tabbed VCU, Rutgers and Xavier as his favorites right now. The only schools he has tripped to are VCU and Seton Hall and he does not have any other visits planned. Williams is actually from North Carolina, so location will not be a factor for him. Rather, he said, "Wherever I think I fit in [and] my style of play." As for a commitment, he plans to make his decision "at the end of the season."
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Patti Oji's talented heart shares these pix from Sunday, Aug 24, with the Rev. Sally Adams and Don Koc and the Fallen Angels leading the service. SPC LOVE!
The August 17, 2014 service was transcendent. Here is Paul's sermon, Words Within (#comforting #stinkinthinkin #listeningtoinnervoices #speakingtoourhearts), lovely music from Ralph Hooper and our summer quartet (Parmalee Thatcher, Jennifer Seaman, Jean Patterson, and Dan Thatcher), celebrating Dmitri Li-Santos' blessing and renewed prayers of protection and support for Miles Lim and Alexander Wendehart.
Chaplain of Sausalito Police Department, Chaplain Paul Mowry!
We are very excited that our pastor has been appointed Chaplain of the Sausalito Police Department. He received his badge at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 10th
We are a loving, spiritual family, founded on the teachings of Jesus. We provide a nourishing environment for the spiritual growth of all beings to serve and support others. We encourage open-minded exploration to understand, embrace, and celebrate the grace of God. We are a progressive congregation of the Presbyterian Church and a More Light Church.
From our pastor, Rev. Paul Mowry
Exciting things are always happening at church! Please drop by our website and Facebook page often as the good news is updated at least weekly. facebook.com/SausalitoPresbyterianChurch
When I first came, I was struck by the deep caring evident in the SPC community, the warm and friendly atmosphere, and the congregation's openness to, and interest in, religious traditions other than their own. I invite you to look around and get a feel for our church. We welcome any comments or questions that might be on your mind. If you're not currently a member of our church, or if you aren't a "church person," we invite you to drop in to a Sunday service or to other musical or spiritual events. You might be surprised. And of course feel free to reach out and call or e-mail me or other church staff. Contact
We hope you and your family will have a warm and spirit-filled experience with us as we worship together, share fellowship at our services and events, and serve each other and the community through our ministries.
Many blessings to you,
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Unfortunately we all get the pleasure of enduring 101 KG quotes and interviews. I remember when I used to like him back when he was in Minnesota. Then he went to Boston and everyone got to find out what an ass he is. Fun.
Personally, I'm more looking forward to game one between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat. Of course it is not to LeRod and his band of nitwits, but to see Durant in action. I am hoping he channels his inner-FIBA championship game and goes hog wild. Here's also hoping that the Lakers put a beating on Boston. Going to bed tonight only 2 games back of the top spot in the east sounds good to me.


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The Bottom Line
- All of Cash's big hits and many of his most important album tracks are here.
- The packaging and remastering are excellent.
- The sequencing, featuring "theme" CDs that help define Cash's legacy, is unique.
- None of Cash's '90s recordings on American are represented.
- A small handful of important songs are missing.
- Johnny Cash
- Box set
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- Country
- Rockabilly
- Fifties
- Sixties
- Seventies
- Book and DVD (Deluxe edition only)
Guide Review - Johnny Cash: The Legend
To that end, this four-CD comp surpasses even "The Essential Johnny Cash 1955-1983," spanning as it does his entire career over four, not three, discs (licensing rights keep most of Cash's recent, excellent American Recordings work off the set). In addition, this box divides its songs into four categories: Disc One, dubbed "Win, Place and Show - The Hits," starts from "I Walk The Line" and walks through his most accessible songs; Disc Two ("Old Favorites And New") spotlights the singer's strengths in interpreting others' material; Disc Three ("The Great American Songbook") establishes Cash's place in American musical folklore, and the all-duets Disc Four ("Family and Friends") features appearances by June Carter Cash, Bob Dylan, the "Highwaymen" supergroup and more. The divisions can feel a little arbitrary at times, and disc four is naturally a bit of a letdown, considering that much of it is a celebration of Johnny, not an exhibition of his talent. Still, as the largest, boldest intro to the man yet, it works wonders.


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Spanish Economic Review
This journal was merged with Investigaciones Económicas (IE) and renamed SERIEs Spanish Economic Review will publish scientific articles in any field of economics and management. In contrast with recent trends toward highly specialized journals, we shall emphasize high quality standards while maintaining a broad range of topics. Theory and applications, in any combination, are equally welcome. Small symposia, grouping different papers on a related topic, will be part of some of the issues. Again, these topics can be chosen from a wide spectrum, but we definitely commit to devote space to the European economy.Spanish Economic Review builds upon the experience of the REE, which was one of the journals through which Spanish economists achieved their convergence process toward standard scientific practices. Now, with an unrestrictively international scope, we shall use this expertise in providing fair and speedy refereeing to a larger set of authors. Officially cited as: Span Econ Rev
11 Volumes 42 Issues 173 Articles available from 1999 - 2009Browse Volumes & Issues
As of 2010 this journal was merged with Investigaciones Económicas to establish the journal SERIEs.
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Still too far: The contraception 'compromise'
Under the newly proposed rules, as under the original, churches are exempt. But other religiously based employers, such as church hospitals and Catholic universities, are not. These employers do not have to directly offer the mandated coverage through their own insurance. Rather, their insurer will offer a separate policy that covers only contraception, abortifacient drugs, etc. The insurers are to be reimbursed through a discount on what they pay to participate in the federal health insurance exchanges mandated by Obamacare, USA Today reported.
So these religious employers will not provide the coverage through their insurance premiums; they will fund it through their taxes (how else to subsidize the discount insurers will receive?). Also, individual employers whose businesses are not explicitly religious in nature will still have no relief. They will have to violate their faith by directly providing coverage for procedures they object to on religious grounds. Do not be surprised when this proposal does not halt the more than 40 lawsuits filed against the administration over this issue.
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New to Five Star Alliance: Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage
June 29, 2014
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Elegantly enveloped within the Santa Rosa Mountain range, Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage is one of the most esteemed luxury resorts in Palm Springs, CA, an elegant retreat where both palm trees and snow-capped mountain views provide a delightful visual choice. From a mountaintop overlooking world-famous Palm Springs and the picturesque Coachella Valley, the hotel's desert surroundings are reflected in a decor that reveals natural elements of stone, wood and fire. From the 244 guest accommodations that feature private balconies and patios to spa treatments that awaken the senses with indigenous herbs and plants to dining that serves local California fare at its freshest, let us open your eyes to an oasis that will touch both your soul and adventurous spirit.
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New to Five Star Alliance: The Norman Tel Aviv
The Norman Tel Aviv brings unprecedented prestige to the heart of the historic Mediterranean city. Nestled on a picturesque local square, The Norman Tel Aviv lies at the heart of the White City, Tel Aviv's world-famous UNESCO heritage site of historic Bauhaus architecture. Perfectly situated near Rothschild Boulevard and Tel Aviv's best cultural attractions, the hotel is comprised of two original buildings, superbly restored to their unique magnificence. No 23 Nachmani Street, built in the Eclectic style, is brimming with Renaissance and oriental influences, and No 25 Nachmani Street is a grand Modernist building, with clean lines and wooden shutters that capture the essence of 1920's architecture in ultimate style.
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Image of the Day: Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa's fountain reflects the hotel's Monterey Bay location. The hotel has the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the gentle sounds of the surf, the fresh scent of sea air and the sight of otters, seals and dolphins at play.
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New to Five Star Alliance: SLS Las Vegas
SLS Las Vegas brings its playful yet approachable style and sophistication to the legendary site of the former Sahara Hotel & Casino when it opens it's doors on August 23, 2014. It was here legends like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. crooned, lounged and played, and where The Fab Four stayed during the height of Beatlemania. Over 60 years later, SLS reimagines the resort's iconic history. SLS Las Vegas is now an all-encompassing, mixed-use resort and casino with 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and a collection of sbe's acclaimed restaurant and nightlife brands. SLS Las Vegas will provide an approachable experience that will feature The Bazaar by Jose Andres, Katsuya by Starck, multiple unparalleled nightlife offerings, retail by Fred Segal, and additional brands currently in development.
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Did You Know? Avila Hotel
The heart of the Avila Hotel is a Dutch Colonial style mansion. It is believed to have been built at the end of the 18th century. During the British rule at the beginning of the 19th century, it became the residence of the British Governors and later on that of the Dutch. The he sisters of the Venezuelan liberator Simon Bolivar lived at the Octagon, a seaside cupola on the property, during their years of exile from the Venezuelan independence war against Spain.
Avila has lived many differnt lives. It has been a country house or residence of English and Dutch Governors, a boys' boarding school, a private school, a private dwelling, a private hospital and as Curacao's oldest hotel.
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The Beverly Hills Hotel Unveils Newly Restored Cabana Cafe and Private Cabanas
The Beverly Hills Hotel, long known as "The Pink Palace," is famous for legendary service, guests, and pool. Steeped in Hollywood history and legendary mystique, the beloved pool at The Beverly Hills Hotel has always been home to starlets and movie icons, as well as the setting for numerous classic films.
The whole pool area has undergone an update, courtesy of renowned hotel and restaurant designer, Adam Tihany. The redesign has included the Cabana Cafe, private cabanas, and the addition of a new Pool Terrace, now allowing for private parties at the hotel's famed pool. The legendary luxury of the pool area has gone an update, but the historic integrity of it has been maintained.
Guests enjoy the complimentary "pop up refreshments" throughout the day:
· Mini Soft Serve Cones
· Frozen Peanut Butter Cups
· Otter Pops
· Mojito Pops
· Mini Lava Flows
· Kiwi-Strawberry Lemonade Cooler
· Li HingMui Pineapple
· Refreshing Evian mist
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Image of the Day: InterContinental Nordelta Tigre
InterContinental Nordelta Tigre is the only hotel in the city that can be reached by land or river.
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Did You Know? The Cellars-Hohenort
June 25, 2014
By: Five Star Alliance
In 1693, The Cellars-Hohenort, then known as Klaasenbosch Farm, was the house of Hendrik ten Damme, Chief Surgeon of the Dutch East India Company. The farmhouse is positioned against the wooded knoll of the eastern slope of Table Mountain. During the 1750's it became part of the flourishing farming and wine producing area. The Cellars was the wine cellar of Klaasenbosch Farm.
After numerous owners, Arnold Spilhaus bought the farm in 1906 and replaced the old thatched farmhouse with the magnificent manor in the German style with square gables, designed by architect Seeliger. It was named Hohenort, meaning "high place" in old German.
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Did You Know? Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort
Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort has seven pools, including one pool reserved for guests' pets. Lucky dogs.
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Cool Pools: Grand Hotel Minerva Florence
Grand Hotel Minerva Florence has a sixth floor terrace that is the perfect place to enjoy one of the world's most famous views. The facade of the Church of Santa Maria Novella, the Duomo, Giotto's bell tower, and the Palazzo Vecchio are all visible from the terrace.
In addition to the stunning views, the hotel's rooftop swimming pool is open from May to September. Circled by comfortable sun loungers and umbrellas, soak up some sun while enjoying the rooftop panorama of Florence. There is also a bar serving refreshing drinks, ice cream, aperitifs, snacks, salads, fruit or vegetable smoothies, and cold dishes.
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Save money on your food bill by finding out what's on sale at your Valley grocery stores.
Head over to Albertsons and score on some Quaker cereal for $1.49 per box. When you buy any six select items on sale, you will save $3 off. With that savings, a box of Life or Cap' N Crunch cereal will cost $1.49 each after savings. Save on Sanderson Farm chicken drumsticks, thighs, leg quarters or whole chickens for 99 cents per pound at Albertsons this week. Plus, in Albertsons ad, they have some coupons to help you save. You can buy Campbell's Chunky soup up to four cans for $1.25 each.
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Buy four pounds of navel oranges for $1 with limit of 8 pounds at that amazing price at Food City this week. Save on 73% lean ground beef for $1.69 per pound at Food City. This deal is only good on Friday through Sunday, and you are limited to two packs at that price. Get some large tomatoes, three pounds for 99 cents with a limit of six pounds at Food City.
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Gaming in Deadwood isn't slowing down.
State gaming statistics show a gross revenue increase of 4.35 percent in September when compared with September of 2011.
So far this year, $82 million dollars has been generated by Deadwood gambling, up $5 million dollars from last year.
Gamblers wagered $109,000 last month; a 2.3 percent increase over 2011.
Lawrence county received ten percent of the total profits-close to $90,000 dollars.


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Qi Li, Chandra Kambhamettu, "Contour Extraction of Drosophila Embryos," IEEE/ACM Transactions on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, vol. 8, no. 6, pp. 1509-1521, November/December, 2011.
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Water in the Law and Environmental Sciences
Research Sample (Law)
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Step Three: Collecting Background Information
Summit is a beautiful thing. This catalog allows you to access the books and government documents to some thirty schools around the Pacific Northwest.
When you look at a Summit reference look for key terms that you can use in your project our elsewhere in your research:
- author
- library of congress or (L.C.) subject heading
- date published
- publisher
Why? You can use these pieces of information to find more. It's the start of your paper trail.
For this research example, here are some keywords that I tried in Summitt that pertain to our topic water in law:
- Cattle water
- Cattle water Washington
- Livestock water pollution
- Nonpoint source pollution
- Nonpoint source pollution livestock
- Nonpoint source pollution Washington
- Nonpoint source pollution cattle
At this point, I am now able to narrow my search to dairy cattle and their effect on water quality.
I also know that I can focus on Whatcom County in Washington to fit my prompt.
I have a preliminary list of articles and reports I want to read, and I
have a question I want to answer:
How are Whatcom County dairy farms coping with water quality management?


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July 20, 1969: First Man Walks on the Moon
On this day in 1969, the spaceflight Apollo 11 landed the first humans, Americans Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the moon. People watched worldwide as Armstrong took that momentous first step onto the moon, declaring, "This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."
One does not simply land on the moon wearing a t-shirt and jeans. See how these Historic Space Suits evolved to allow a successful landing on the moon!
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Who is Grover Norquist? Grover G . Norquist, a native of Massachusetts, has been one of most effective issues management strategists in Washington for three decades. Mr. Norquist is president of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), a taxpayer advocacy group he founded in 1985 at President Reagan's request. ATR is a coalition of taxpayer groups, individuals and businesses opposed to higher taxes at the federal, state and local levels. ATR organizes the TAXPAYER PROTECTION PLEDGE, which asks all candidates for federal and state office to commit themselves in writing to oppose all tax increases. In the 112th Congress, 238 House members and 41 Senators have taken the pledge. On the state level, 13 governors and 1249 state legislators have taken the pledge. Norquist chairs the Washington, DC - based "Wednesday Meeting," a weekly gathering of more than 150 elected officials, political activists, and movement leaders. The meeting started in 1993 and takes place in ATR's conference room. There are now 61 similar "center-right" meetings in 47 states.
(my content) Grover Norquist is holding republican congressman hostage with the pledge that he has asked them sto sign. In return, money, lots of money is provided for their reelection campaigns. As you can see, I believe all republicans have signed the pledge. If what they see is true, to go against the pledge and Norquist also means the end of your political career.
Why should someone have so much power and why would any politician agree to the pledge. After all, it is the electorate that votes the politician into office and they in turn should be accountable to the American public and not one person . I don't understand how this is possible and why politicians would be so willing to sell themselves to one individual.
If I could get enough votes interested, anyone who has signed the pledge has broken their promise to the American voter and needs to be booted out of office.
Below, I have inserted a copy of the pledge congressman are asked to sign by norquist followed by a list of congressmen that have signed the pledge.
As I write this, there is speculation that some congressmen want out of this contract and want to vote in violation of the pledge, but no one has come forward to say I am voting to help my constituents..
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There were fireworks Tuesday night at the Montgomery City Council meeting.
It was all over a Montgomery hookah bar's request for a liquor license.
Fuego Hookah Bar is located on the Atlanta Highway. Hookah is flavored tobacco. About a hundred people showed up to the public hearing to fight it. Many of them live in the nearby Sommerset neighborhood.
In the end, the liquor license was denied, but the business owner says the fight isn't over.
It was quite the scene as the owner got emotional at the city council meeting. The atmosphere was tense and police had to escort the owner and manager of the lounge out of the building.
Things started going down hill when some residents started speaking against the lounge's liquor license application.
Some resident complained of loud noise from the lounge and said adding liquor would only create more problems.
The owner of the lounge, Tohid Rahmani, said the residents are being racist.
"We have evidence showing that Somerset does not want blacks, lower class people in the area. I want Somerset to know there will be a fight and this is not the end," Rahmani said.
One resident denied the claims.
"He made all this racial and it has nothing to do with race," Gene Bryan said. "The whole petition was speaking more of income levels. I don't interpret that as black or white or anything."
The city council also took up an ordinance to tow unlicensed drivers involved in accidents and again postponed taking any action on it.
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RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) - Organizers of a blood drive in Rutland, Vt., are hoping to collect enough to surpass the current record set in Manchester, N.H.
More than 2,000 people have signed up to donate blood in the Gift-of-Life Marathon scheduled for Tuesday.
Organizers are aiming to collect at least 1,969 pints of blood. Manchester holds the current record of 1,968 pints collected in a single day.
The annual Gift-of-Life Marathon has become a holiday phenomenon over the last 10 years, inspiring a documentary, "The Blood in This Town," breaking New England records three times, and recording the second- and third-largest blood collections in American history.
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