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A crash on Interstate 35W at 50th Street early Wednesday morning was followed by two more crashes that jammed northbound traffic, south of downtown Minneapolis.
The first crash happened during the 6 a.m. hour on 35W at 50th. That was followed by a crash at the 35W and Crosstown Highway 62 junction, and another at 35W and Diamond Lake Road.
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Minor League Injury Update
Tim has an update on Kyle McPherson, Stetson Allie and Zack Von Rosenberg over on the excellent Pirates Prospects site. There is not yet a timetable on McPherson's return from the DL with shoulder inflammation, but the fact that he has resumed throwing I'll take as a sign that things aren't too serious. Allie was horrendous in his debut for the Power. He was removed from the roster afterward, but it was a paper move because the team needed some arms in the bullpen. On his show Sunday Neal Huntington did say Allie had some tightness in his elbow, but he is now throwing as well, and is expected to be added back to the roster soon. The news on Von Rosenberg is less encouraging. Zack underperformed expectations last year. His velocity was down, he had trouble with his command and he got hit hard often. Staying behind in extended spring training is an obvious red flag, though it is unclear whether this is primarily to work on mechanics or there is also a health issue. .


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What Is Actemra?
Actemra (tocilizumab) is a monoclonal antibody, developed by Genentech (a member of the Roche group) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
How Does Actemra Work?
The therapeutic goal of Actemra is to block inflammatory responses. It does this by blocking interleukin-6. Actemra actually inhibits the interleukin-6 receptor, thereby blocking interleukin-6. This is the first drug to do this, making it a new treatment approach for RA. Classified as a cytokine, interleukin-6 is known to play a role in immune and inflammatory responses.
How Has Actemra Performed in Clinical Trials?
An extensive clinical development program of 5 Phase III trials was designed to evaluate Actemra. Four studies have been completed and reported meeting their primary endpoints (goals). A fifth trial, called LITHE (Tocilizumab Safety and the Prevention of Structural Joint Damage), is a 2-year trial that is currently underway. Preliminary first-year data is expected for LITHE in 2008.
The 5 Phase III trials for Actemra are known as: OPTION (Tocilizumab Pivotal Trial in Methotrexate Inadequate Responders), TOWARD (Tocilizumab in Combination with Traditional DMARD Therapy), RADIATE (Research on Actemra Determining Efficacy after Anti-TNF Failures), AMBITION (Actemra versus Methotrexate Double-Blind Investigative Trial In Monotherapy), and LITHE.
What Was Learned About Actemra in the OPTION Study?
In the OPTION study, reported in the March 22, 2008 issue of The Lancet, 622 patients with moderate to severely active rheumatoid arthritis were randomized to receive 8 mg/kg Actemra, 4 mg/kg Actemra, or placebo intravenously every 4 weeks. Methotrexate was continued at pre-study dosages (10-25 mg/week). Study results showed that at week 24, there were more patients receiving Actemra who reached ACR20 than those on placebo. Of the study participants, 59% of patients in the 8 mg/kg group vs. 48% in the 4 mg/kg group vs. 26% in the placebo group achieved ACR20. Criteria for ACR20 include: 20% improvement in number of tender and swollen joints; greater than or equal to 20% improvement in at least 3 of the 5 following criteria:
- physician assessment of disease
- patient assessment of disease
- C-reactive protein
- pain
- Health Assessment Questionnaire
Another study published in The Lancet on March 22, 2008 concluded that Actemra is also effective for children with systemic juvenile arthritis -- a condition that is often hard to treat.
How Is Actemra Given?
Actemra is given intravenously (through an IV). In the OPTION study, it was given every 4 weeks.
What Side Effects Have Been Associated With Actemra?
According to drugmaker Roche, "The overall safety profile observed in the global studies of Actemra is consistent and Actemra is generally well tolerated. The serious adverse events reported in Actemra global clinical studies included serious infections and hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions including a few cases of anaphylaxis. The most common adverse events reported in clinical studies were upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis, headache, hypertension. Increases in liver function tests (ALT and AST) were seen in some patients. These increases were generally mild and reversible, with no hepatic injuries or any observed impact on liver function."
What Concerns Some Critics of Actemra?
Critics of some of the clinical trials involving Actemra believe not enough has been learned by comparing Actemra to placebo. Essentially, the critics said that it's reasonable to assume Actemra would be better than nothing, but more useful information would be gained by comparing Actemra to established treatments.
Is Actemra FDA-Approved and Available?
In November 2007, Roche submitted a biologics license application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval for Actemra to reduce the signs and symptoms in adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. On July 29, 2008, the Arthritis Advisory Committee of the FDA voted 10-1 to recommend approval of Actemra, but the FDA requested more information from Roche before it would grant final approval.
UPDATE: On January 8, 2010, Actemra was approved by the FDA for adult rheumatoid arthritis patients with moderate to severely active disease, who have failed one or more TNF blockers. The drug is expected to be available by January 18, 2010.
Effect of interleukin-6 receptor inhibition with tocilizumab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (OPTION study): a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial. Smolen et al. The Lancet. March 22, 2008.
Efficacy and safety of tocilizumab in patients with systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, withdrawal phase III trial. Yokota et al. The Lancet. March 22, 2008.
Roche Submits Application for FDA Approval of Actemra for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. November 21, 2007. Roche Media News.


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This is my first fanpost so not really sure if i'm doing this right, but 6 foot 2 230 pound DE Damion Turpin from Compton Dominguez has committed to UCLA according to ESPN. Other offers include Arizona State, Oregon State, Washington and Washington state.
According to the ESPN article (this part is not behind the firewall of espn insider)
"I'm a Bruin," Turpin said. "I basically committed for a lot of the same reasons Lacy did. I wanted to stay close to home and UCLA is such a great academic school. There were some other schools I liked too but UCLA was recruiting me harder than anyone and it really seemed like they wanted me more than the other schools.
"I was supposed to visit Washington last weekend but they canceled the visit so I ended up going to the UCLA- Arizona State game. I guess it was a blessing in disguise because I was really impressed with the team and I'm seeing a lot of improvement there. I've always liked the local schools, UCLA and USC so the opportunity to play in front of my family was a huge plus."
Sounds like a good sign, welcome to UCLA!
UPDATE (N): Here are some highlights on Turpin:
#14 #15 DAMION TURPIN DOMINGUEZ 2012 (via DHSVarsityFootball)
You can also check out some more over here. I believe he becomes commitment number 16 for the class of 2011. With Turpin's commitment this week and 4 star OL Lacy Westbrook's commitment last week, it appears that UCLA is building a nice pipe line to Compton. We also have to give Rick Neuheisel a lot of credit for tirelessly recruiting on behalf of the blue and gold despite the turmoil around our program.
These commitments also underscore the point how kids like Turpin (and Westbrook) are committing to the four letters rather than just a coaching staff. It's not a coincidence why we keep hearing the importance of academics when these kids commit to UCLA. Welcome aboard Damion. GO BRUINS.


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The Effect of Acne Medication on Wisdom Teeth Removal
Posted on 25. May, 2013 by wisdom.
In a research letter in the October 2012 issue of J AM ACAD DERMATOL titled "The effects of isotretinoin on wisdom tooth extraction," by Jyoti Sharma, Diane M. Thiboutot, and Andrea L. Zaenglein (pp. 794-795), a discussion is made of of the medicine more commonly known as Accutane. Accutane has since be removed from use in the U.S. due to legal issues but the generic form of isotretinoin remains available. See more discussion on the Wikipedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotretinoin.
In the study, 328 patients between 12 and 27 were contacted who were on isotretinoin. 26 of these patients had wisdom teeth extraction, with all but 1 of the patients still being on isotretinoin at the time of the surgery. 3 patients suffered from a dry socket but none of the other patients had a complication after wisdom teeth removal. One of these patients was female and it should be noted that of the 8 female patients who had wisdom teeth extracted and also on isotretinoin they also were all on oral contraceptive pills which are known as a risk factor for dry socket.
The author of the study state
"While the patients in our study experienced a higher rate of alveolar osteitis (11.4%) than the average cited rates (3%-5%), an association between isotretinoin use and complications in wisdom teeth removal cannot be determined from the data gathered because of the limited sample size."
The three patients who suffered from dry socket all recovered fully. Clearly due to the limited sample size in this study the results may not be applicable to the population.
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Stress causes cortisol levels to increase within the body, which increases oil production and causes acne breakouts. Getting more exercise, obtaining proper rest, and caring for skin are three basic steps to counteract these problems.
Dermatologists have found when you're stressed out, your body releases a hormone called cortisol.
"When cortisol levels increase, oil production increases and sometimes that will cause acne in patients that have never even had acne before," Flor Mayoral, M.D., a dermatologist in South Miami, Fla.
As if acne wasn't bad enough, stress can cause your hair to fall out too! "When people are stressed out, your body also responds by taking a time out, and we really do not need hair," Dr. Mayoral explains.
Men and women can develop alopecia — bald spots of hair in the beard or scalp — when they're under stress. Nervous habits like twirling your hair can also pull hairs out, causing bald spots.
"And then when the hair grows back, sometimes it grows in as gray hairs." Dr. Mayoral says.
Stay ahead of stress by taking better care of yourself during tough or hectic times. "Sometimes people meditate to help them deal with stress," Dr. Mayoral says. "Exercising is a wonderful way to deal with stress. It releases endorphins.."
Dr. Mayoral says when adults suddenly develop acne, it is usually in response to stress. Stress stimulates the body to release a hormone called cortisol, which promotes the release of oil by the skin. This increase in oil is what encourages acne to develop. Ways to help minimize the effect of stress on skin include avoiding extra hot showers, applying moisturizer after bathing, and using sunscreen.
There are some easy, practical things humans can do to reduce the amount of stress in their lives.
- Be realistic and don't try to be perfect.
- Don't over-schedule and cut out an activity or two when you start to feel overwhelmed.
- Get a good night's sleep.
- Get regular exercise to manage stress and follow a healthy diet.
- Learn to relax by building time into your schedule for reading or a nice long bath.
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MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- The Alabama football team returned to the Barry University campus for its second practice while in the Miami area. The Crimson Tide trained for two hours in shells as they continue preparations for top-ranked Notre Dame.
"It has been great for us to get out in this weather," senior tight end Michael Williams said. "Right now it is all about learning to adapt to this environment. Coach Saban is pushing us really hard and we are pushing ourselves so we have one more practice to get ready for the game."
Alabama got its day started with another press conference, this time it was the defense that was put in front of the cameras.
Defensive coordinator Kirby Smart was joined by defensive lineman Damion Square, defensive backs Robert Lester and Dee Milliner, and linebackers Nico Johnson and C.J. Mosley.
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CLEVELAND (AP) -- A longtime prosecutor in northeast Ohio has resigned four months before his term ends to take a job with a law firm in Cleveland.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason resigned Monday to take a job with the Cleveland office of the Columbus law firm of Bricker & Eckler. Mason has been the county prosecutor in Cleveland for nearly 14 years.
Mason had previously said he would not run for re-election but would complete his four-year term before leaving in January. But he said Monday that he will leave Sept. 30 and begin work at the firm Oct. 1. Mason says he will be assisting public sector clients.
Former Judge Timothy McGinty, a Democrat, and Republican Edward Wade Jr. are competing to replace Mason in the Nov. 6 general election.


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Please help!! Legal advice is so desparately needed. Today, SWAT team busted down my father's door w/out first knocking, or with a search warrant...no search warrant. They received a "tip" from his malicious daughter...well he was arrested and guns and marijuana were confiscated. Father has no priors and other what was taken from property he is a kind and harmless man. The daughter who called lives in a different state than my father. What legal rights do my father have in this case? Was not having a search warrant legal? Please help!!
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Lake Worth woman turns childhood troubles into amusing picture bookby
Lake Worth resident Gloria Hartmann recently published her first book, Don't Listen to Your Sisters, as a way to transform troubling anecdotes from her childhood into an amusing picture book with illustrator Christian Saavedra.
In the chapter "We'll Teach You," for instance, Gloria's sisters tempt her into learning how to climb a tree with them. She follows them up the ladder and into the branches, soon climbing higher than her sisters – only to hear them scurry down the tree and pull the ladder down, leaving her in the tree until Uncle Tony comes to her rescue.
Hartmann uses her website to invite women to participate, asking them to share which kind of sister they were during their childhood: the prankster or the prankee.
Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Hartmann was the youngest of five siblings.
For more details, to join in with your own stories, and to get information on how to order the book, visit www.funnysisterstories.com.
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How are your holiday preparations going? With less than two weeks to my favorite day of the year, I'm in peak Christmas-planning mode. With parties to attend, travel plans to finalize, and friends and family to shop for, this is year I'm bypassing the mall masses and getting crafty with my gift giving. We've all heard the old adage "it's the thought that counts," and with so many great DIY projects on web it's easier than ever to give unique and thoughtful gifts to everyone on your list… even that impossible-to-shop-for relative. From bitters to bookends, this week's 10 best features a round up of my favorite DIY gift ideas. Click through and I'd love to know which one you'd consider crafting!
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Jacquelyn | lark & linen
amazing round up! I'm feeling crafty now
Nice variety of gifts. I enjoy putting baskets together so the cheese basket appeals to me.
Just love these gifts!!!!
evamariekosmasEva @Adventures in Cooking
Beautiful list of crafts! Thank you so much for including my bitters
inkedfingers / carli kiene
Fabulous list! Thanks for putting this together!


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WATERVLIET, N.Y. - A group of volunteers from St. Peter Armenian Church in Watervliet left in the early morning hours Wednesday to bring items of need to New Jersey.
Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian, Parish Priest of St. Peter Armenian Church, is originally from New Jersey and still has family there. In an effort to help those communities that were a big part of his childhood, he coordinated the donation drop-off site at St. Peter Armenian Church.
The group says donations have been pouring in for Hurricane Sandy victims in New Jersey. Items such as bottled water, non-perishable food items, winter coats, warm clothing, blankets, flashlights, batteries, cleaning supplies and diapers are all needed by storm victims.
Volunteers gathered Tuesday evening to make 800 sandwiches which they will bring to the Tom's River Shelter on Wednesday. The group left at 4 a.m.


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Rampage Jackson and King Mo talk out there differences on the way to autograph signing.
Black on Black Crime
I love Rampage's sense of humour. UFC should make the most of him and set up a reality show just for him and all the crazy junk he talks.
What the Hell is that language?
Man, that was some jive turkey talkin Geto surprise!
lol, worth it for the last ten seconds.
lol ,,,,,, King Mo the best? worth a laugh anyways.
that was pretty entertaining
…bumpin gums…
lol "you been in the hood – kkk looking muthaf*&(^"
**awaits comments on racism double standard / i dont understand what they are saying**
Interpreter over here please!!
Hey Bruno, is it possible to repost this subtitles for all us caucasians?
"what everybody say . . . what happened" too funny
Is that Bobby Lashley to the left? What are these three doing together for autograph signing?
Anyone wanna translate this…? lol
Damn,for spending four years in college King Mo is still ghetto as s***.
3 of the coolest mma fighters in a car! NICE!
bumping gums
The act of talking too much. Especially about what one is going to do or has done, but never doing or being about whats talked so much about.
Right, same thing that I was thinking. When did these guys get together.
Also, Rampage would beat that ass.
Wow, and I thought Rampage was hard to understand. King Mo makes Rampage sound like a Rhodes scholar.
Nice use of the "N word" every 5 seconds, Mo…sheesh.
I agree, King mo is way too cocky for having no experience. Rampage is right "my mouth don't write cheques my ass can't cash". He's proven himself against legends unlike Mo who just thinks he's too good. If he really did fight Rampage he'd get KTFO like the clown that he is.
holy s*** look at bobby just sitting there just laughing his ass off…lol
I wonder what would happen If a white person used the N-word that much and told a black guy to shut his black ass up? can we say Double standard!!!!
They were all at the Cagefighter booth at the ufc 100 fan expo.Lashely was a DICK!
It goes to show how powerful Rampage's presence is , King Moe could not handle it. I could see it in rampages eyes.. he was just waiting for Moe to swing at him.
Rampage just exudes confidence he doesn't loose his cool at all! king mo sounds like a bit of a gob shite.
I had to think really hard to make out half of what they were saying. That ain't english, lol.
I wonder what would happen if a white guy told a black guy to shut his black ass up? and used the N word like they did, total Double standard in today's world, and they wonder why theres still racism!
Got to resort to uneducated gheto talking rhetoric. So good for the sport…lets turn it into the NBA. Ramapage's best friend is white but get him around some black folk and his true racist colors shine through. Typical.
Rampage called Lashley A Bubba Gump lookin' mutha fucka, HAHA! that s*** was the best part.
in the hood ment klansman hood !!!!!!!!!!!!!! get it boys in the hood!!!!!!!!!
Is that Bobby Lashley by the window?
rampage is simply the best.
Damn, King mo knocks out a couple of Japanese dudes and he says he's the best? This dude needs to chill out and get a few wins with top contenders until he can let it all out..
Rampage by unanimous decision
Basically Mumhammed thinks he is the s*** before fighting real competiton and rampage is setting him straight. Lol Lashley so quiet he should say something come on part 2 lol.
whose the kumbaya bubblegums idiot at the end? way to spoil some quality chatter!
i think rampage was callin' lashley "bubba gump" lmao
lol, yeah, you could tell, Lashley is officially Bubba Gump when Rampage is around, that's awesome
Page is the s***…that foo is funnier then most stand up comics on comedy central.
"You said the biggest legend you fought was Travis View, view these nuts on yo chin motha fucka. View these nuts on yo chin."
"You see my defense?"
Are Lashley and King Mo competing on the show? wtf?
Beside the points where they talked over each other it was quite understandable. To say otherwise reveals your true feelings.
And Rampage spoke the truth. Mo is an up and comer but he needs to dial back his bravado. It's good to have faith in yourself but you need to lay out some better competition in order to consider yourself the best.
Omfg, I feel sorry for Lashley having to listen to these two J-Boo's yip yap about who the F*** knows what.
Ahhhhhh… I need a break after listening to this crap.
i f****** died when Rampage said that.


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The Changing Face of Thornbury High Street
At the Society's December meeting Tony Cherry gave a talk on the changing face of Thornbury High Street.
Thornbury is recorded as the site of a market in the early Middle Ages, and it was probably this which prompted the Earl of Gloucester in 1252 to grant borough status to the village, meaning that it became a town. The market remained the focus of the town's existence for many centuries and was held in the High Street until 1911, at which point it moved to the recently developed site between Bath Road and Rock Street.
The presence of the market encouraged the growth of other trades. The butchery trade, of course, thrived alongside a busy livestock market. One such business in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was that of the Trayhurn brothers which was located in the premises now occupied by funeral directors L.J. Gulwell.
Among other crafts and trades in the town were a number of tailors (one of which, J.H. Williams, occupied the shop which is now T.J. Owen, the florist), a pony and trap rental in what is now the High Street Dental Surgery, and the "Gas and Electricity Showrooms" (now Adrian's Unisex Hair Salon).
The building now occupied by the PDSA was once the premises of a dentist and his wife, a dispensing chemist. According to the story that has been passed down, the dentist would spend his days in one of the pubs until (having suitably anaesthetised himself) he was required to pull a tooth. Having done so, he would return to the pub and – if he had pulled the wrong tooth – would buy his patient a drink to commiserate.
Perhaps one of Thornbury's most well-known shops is Savery's of Thornbury. Savery's was a highly successful maker of ploughs and agricultural instruments, and the Savery Plough proved to be a great success nationally and was even exported abroad.
The oldest business still trading on Thornbury High Street has remained in the same family for over 100 years. It began as Prewett's Stationers but the name changed when the business was taken over by the founder's daughter and her husband, Percy Horder: it is now Horders Thornbury Press.
In bygone times the High Street was also an important venue for public meetings. The mop fair was one such, where employers would seek to hire new workers. The aspiring employees would carry the tools of their trade as an indication of the work they were seeking; unskilled labourers would carry a mop, hence the name. And in the days before broadcast media, important public announcements would be proclaimed in the High Street by the mayor. Other instances of gatherings in the High Street include annual fêtes held by Friendly Societies, the celebrations to mark Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and at the end of the First World War, and the annual Boxing Day meet of the Berkeley Hunt.
From the establishment of the town by charter in 1252 up until the 1950s Thornbury's High Street, like every other in the country, was occupied largely by those engaged in the manufacture and sale of goods. The last 50 years or so has seen a shift in favour of providers of services. The changes Thornbury has seen are merely a reflection of those which have occurred across Britain and, compared to many towns of a similar size, we are lucky that our town centre continues to thrive. Nevertheless, it is a shame that we have lost so many of the skilled trades and family-run businesses: it is certain that they are not coming back.
The Thornbury Local History and Archaeology Society always welcomes new and occasional members. Details of our programme can be found on this website, the library or the Town Hall. Our meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month, held at St Mary's Church Hall beginning at 7.30. Visitors are always welcome at the society for the small charge of £3.
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Dinosaurs at Tytherington (Oct 2013)
Keeping Local Old Buildings in One Piece (Sep 2013)
Lydney's Lost Fleet (Apr 2013)
The Cotswold Way (Mar 2013)
The Work of Francis Simpson (Jan 2013)
Mysteries of the Charfield Rail Crash (Oct 2012)
Thornbury Workhouse (Sept 2012)
Electrical Appliances of a Bygone Era (Oct 2010)
Bristol in the Civil War (Sep 2010)
The Berkeleys and Berkeley Castle (Apr 2010)
Clifton Suspension Bridge (Mar 2010)
The Purton Hulks (Feb 2010)
Thornbury High Street (Dec 2009)
Arnos Vale Cemetery (Nov 2009)
Basket Weaving (Oct 2009)
The Luftwaffe's Attacks (Sep 2009)
Redcliff Street, Bristol (Apr 2009)
Gloucestershire ballads (Mar 2009)
Farm buildings (Feb 2009)
Bristol Castle (Jan 2009)
Walls & boundaries (Dec 2008)
Dark Satanic Mills (Nov 2008)
Clarkson and the Slave Trade (Oct 2008)
What to wear at work (Sep 2008)
Thornbury Pubs (Mar 2008)
Rethinking Militancy (Feb 2008)
Down the Garden Path (Jan 2008)
The Slave Trade (Dec 2007)
Crinoline and Corsets (Nov 2007)
Love Thy Neighbour (Oct 2007)
Digging up the Glass Works (Mar 2007)
Death and disease on the SS Great Britain (Jan 2007)
How the forest was won (Oct 2006)
Clifton Rocks Railway
Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
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ANDERSON – Popular country duo Cook and Belle are going all out for the historic Paramount Theatre tonight. They take the stage there, along with several other performers, for the live filming of the Christmas special of their PBS show, "Cook and Belle's Playhouse." The WIPB show will air in December.
"I wanted to do a Christmas episode and get the Paramount involved," said Bret Cook. "They get all the money."
With tickets priced at just $5, Cook said he'd like to fill the house for the show. Every penny of the proceeds goes to the preservation and restoration of the Paramount Theatre. Executive director of the theater, Gayle Jones Burris, said the funds raised will be very welcome at the historic facility.
"It's an 85-year-old building. It's kind of like taking care of your favorite aunt. There's always something going on," said Burris. She said she'd like to see a large crowd, too.
Since tonight's show will be filmed live, the audience is key to the event. Theatergoers can expect to hear plenty of Christmas music delivered in the fun, high-energy style Cook and his wife, Michelle Belle Cook, bring to the stage. Featured performers also include Seth Cook, Sarah Scharbrough and Danny Frazier. Twenty-year-old Seth Cook, Bret and Michelle's son, was recently seen on the NBC show, "The Voice," making the cut for blind auditions out of thousands vying for the coveted spots.
Tonight's featured guest performers were featured on previous "Cook and Belle's Playhouse" episodes. Carl Storie also appeared in the series' first season, which launched this summer.The Cook and Belle band will accompany tonight's performers. The band includes another Cook son, Bradford, on drums. Also in the Cook and Belle band are Matt Ulrich, Andrew Camp and Cliff Kimmerling.After tonight's filming, Cook and Belle will be preparing additional upcoming episodes for "Cook and Belle's Playhouse" with blues/rock artist Jenny Devoe, ex-Colts punter Hunter Smith, and rock pop musician and singer Frank Bradford. Cook and Belle anticipate a Christmas record ready by Dec. 20, the date of their annual Christmas show. Cook and Belle do about 60 shows a year, bringing a positive country twang to festivals and fairs in a number of states, as they travel from their Indiana home base in their tour bus.


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In Huron County, 150 customers are still offline with about 800 customers in Sanilac County still in the dark.
DTE Energy is hoping to have power restored by Thursday evening to 99 percent of those affected statewide.
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Sometimes WWE gets something so incredibly right it's worth revisiting years down the road. Such is the case with the company's marketing push in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 21 back on April 3, 2005, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The gimmick?
"WrestleMania goes Hollywood."
The way they marketed this was with a series of spoof videos on popular films starring top wrestlers who, quite frankly, can't act for shit. The result was amazing.
Thankfully, WWE has uploaded those videos and we're going to rank the five from worst to first:
5. Stone Cold Steve Austin in Gladiator
4. John Cena and JBL in A Few Good Men
3. Triple H in Braveheart
2. Eddie Guerrero and Booker T in Pulp Fiction
1. Batista, Big Show, and others do Taxi Driver
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Buzzer Beaters: Tiger Once Again Favorite in Augusta, Jackie Robinson Anniversary Approaches and More
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The Masters -- a tradition unlike any other that comes with a price unlike any other.
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Rory McIlroy took his balls, literally, and went home.
Daniela Holmqvist went from fighting to make the cut to fighting to save her life.
At the La Gorce Country Club in Miami, Florida, the rules apply to everyone. Even the greatest basketball player of all time.
A busy late summer sports weekend finds a full schedule of NFL preseason games, a NASCAR night race and the Little League World Series. Here's what to watch this weekend:
The 2012 Summer Olympics, a UFC rematch and the PGA Tour's last major of 2012 highlight the upcoming TV sports calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:
The Open Championship has come and gone, and Tiger Woods is left without a win. He's climbing his way back up to the top, but will he win a major in 2012?
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Paper Circus Tent
|Color, cut out and assemble our printable circus tent template into an easy three-dimensional paper circus tent.
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Gingrich accused of patronising 'Lady' Bachmann in final Republican debateSubmitted by Jamie Williamson on Sat, 12/17/2011 - 11:27
Washington, Dec 17: Former House of Representatives Speaker and 2012 White House contender Newt Gingrich has been accused of patronising Michele Bachmann during the final debate before the Republican primary contest voting.
Bachmann alleged that Gingrich made millions of dollars as a Washington "consultant" after leaving Congress and supported a "barbaric" abortion procedure in the 1990s.
"Sometimes Congresswoman Bachmann doesn''t get her facts very accurate," Gingrich countered her allegations and told her to stop making "wild accusations".
Outrage over Gingrich's comparison of Muslims to NazisSubmitted by Jamie Williamson on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 10:57
Washington, June 15 : Potential US Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's comparison of Muslims and Nazis has outraged liberals, and even some conservatives, in the country.
At the New Hampshire debate Monday, the former House speaker insisted on the loyalty tests for administration officials.
Gingrich owed upto 500,000 dollars to TiffanySubmitted by Jamie Williamson on Wed, 05/18/2011 - 07:35
Washington, May 18: In 2005 and 2006, former US House Speaker turned presidential candidate Newt Gingrich was in debt to the tune of 500,000 dollars. He owed the money to premier jewelry company, Tiffany.
The six-figure debt was reported on congressional financial disclosure forms in 2005 and 2006 filed by Gingrich''s wife, Callista, who worked for the House Agriculture Committee until 2007.
The disclosure listed the liability as a "revolving charge account" and indicated it was her spouse''s debt, Politico reports.
The liability was reported in the range of 250,001 dollars to 500,000 dollars.


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Formed in 1680 to manage British fur-trade interests in North America, Canada's Hudson's Bay hbc.t +0.61% Hudson's Bay Co. Canada: Toronto $16.42 +0.10 +0.61% Aug. 29, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 98,355 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap $2.99 Billion Dividend Yield 1.22% Rev. per Employee N/A 08/26/14 CFO Moves: Beam Suntory, Hudso... 07/13/14 Saks Looks to Expand Downtown 06/03/14 Hudson's Bay Swings to Profit ... More quote details and news » has a rich history on which to draw. Originally housed in forts near the bay, the retailer's outposts have been selling one of its customer favorites—tricolor blankets—for two centuries. Investors don't have nearly the same loyalty.
Local investors are understandably skeptical about Hudson's Bay and other Canadian retailers. Department-store giant T. Eaton & Co. went public in 1998, only to file for "creditor protection" 15 months later. The real-estate machinations of Hudson's Bay's previous owner, the late Jerry Zucker—who sold its profitable credit-card operation to fund his purchase and then allowed its stores and management to deteriorate—left a bad taste. The most recent owner is from a prominent real-estate family in the U.S., which tends to raise investors' suspicions.
So it wasn't too surprising that when Hudson's Bay came public last month at 17 Canadian dollars ($17.27), the shares already were marked down by 15% from the original asking price of C$20. The stock (ticker: HBC.Canada) quickly settled afterward at C$16.75. Kathleen Wong, an analyst at Toronto-based Veritas, doesn't think that's cheap enough and has a C$12 target price.
That seems too negative, based on Hudson's Bay's recent successes.
The retailer entered a new era in 2007 when a private-equity partnership bought it for C$1.1 billion. The partners' fund was spearheaded by Richard A. Baker, whose father, Robert, owns one of the biggest shopping-mall developers in the world and serves as chief executive of the fund.
The department-store company they created today generates about C$4 billion in annual revenue, gathered from operating about 25 million square feet of store space under three banners—the Hudson's Bay Company (also known as The Bay), with 90 Canadian stores; Home Outfitters, a bed and bath superstore with 69 locations in Canada; and U.S.-based Lord & Taylor and its 48 stores, which the firm purchased in 2006.
The younger Baker, who now heads the retailer, also can use Lord & Taylor as a guide. On a recent tour of the chain's famous Fifth Avenue flagship in Manhattan, he explained that Lord & Taylor has expanded its portfolio of designer brands and upgraded its technology to track everything from women's shoes to men's fashion to help drive sales. Despite a lot of initial skepticism from rivals, Lord & Taylor sales have grown to $210 per square foot in 2011, up 20% from $175 per square foot in fiscal 2009 (Lord & Taylor figures are in U.S. dollars). Adjusting for the roughly $20 million negative effect of Hurricane Sandy, Lord & Taylor's same-store sales would have jumped 3.7% in November.
"Rather than dealing in real estate and pricing his way out, Baker repositioned Lord & Taylor in New York, working with the brands to create a whole new retail environment," says Vince Camuto, a fashion designer for shoes and clothes.
Baker is trying to get similar momentum from Hudson's Bay. He hired Bonnie Brooks, a former merchandising chief at Canada's higher-end Holt Renfrew chain to restore the Bay's fashion sense and replaced management. It's refurbishing anchor stores and working more closely with important brands like Michael Kors and Burberry.
"We have world-class management people in every chair, the right vendor mix, and capital expenditure necessary to raise our sales per square foot," Baker says. The new executive team has a 14.6% equity stake.
What's intriguing is that the bar isn't set too high for Hudson's Bay to succeed. "We're not trying to invent anything new like J.C. Penney jcp -0.46% J.C. Penney Co. Inc. U.S.: NYSE $10.80 -0.05 -0.46% Aug. 29, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 14.85M AFTER HOURS $10.80 0.00 % Aug. 29, 2014 7:55 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 29,689 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap $3.29 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee $103,940 08/25/14 Metro Money: A Country Music S... 08/21/14 Sears Eyes Balance Sheet Help ... 08/15/14 U.S. Stocks Finish Rocky Sessi... More quote details and news » (JCP)," says Michael Culhane, chief financial officer of Hudson's Bay. At major department stores, sales average $240 per square foot, but Hudson's Bay's averages a measly $137 a square foot. The Canadian chain's three-to-five-year goal is $178 a square foot. "It's about using the existing space more productively," says Culhane.
The far-flung regional outposts remain the biggest worry to specialists like John Andrew, real-estate professor at Queen's University, in Kingston, Ontario. "Nobody goes to the centers in Kingston and Ottawa," he says. "You almost can't believe they're in the same franchise" as the more urbane stores in Montreal and Toronto, he says. Baker insists significant changes are being made at these stores.
It's also facing new competition from Target TGT -0.46% Target Corp. U.S.: NYSE $60.07 -0.28 -0.46% Aug. 29, 2014 4:02 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3.97M AFTER HOURS $60.14 +0.08 +0.12% Aug. 29, 2014 6:56 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 42,082 P/E Ratio 25.13 Market Cap $38.07 Billion Dividend Yield 3.46% Rev. per Employee $200,079 08/28/14 Fed Leaders Have Diverse Finan... 08/28/14 J.P. Morgan Working Closely Wi... 08/28/14 FBI Probes Possible Hacking In... More quote details and news » (TGT) and Nordstrom JWN -0.56% Nordstrom Inc. U.S.: NYSE $69.25 -0.39 -0.56% Aug. 29, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 875,725 AFTER HOURS $69.26 +0.01 +0.01% Aug. 29, 2014 4:44 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 44,323 P/E Ratio 18.22 Market Cap $13.06 Billion Dividend Yield 1.91% Rev. per Employee $206,688 08/15/14 Designer Jason Wu Seeks Invest... 08/15/14 Stocks to Watch: Gilead, Dilla... 08/14/14 Nordstrom's Revenue Grows 6.2% More quote details and news » (JWN).
At C$16.75, Hudson's Bay is valued at 6.9 times enterprise value—market value plus net debt—divided by management's 2013 estimate of C$451 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. That's near the top end of the roughly five to seven times that comparable retailers get. But for each 5% annual gain in revenue per square foot, annual cash flows are estimated to grow by 10%. Based on the 6.9 multiple, with net debt unchanged, the stock would be worth more than C$20. The company has also instituted a C36 cent dividend, for a yield of 2.2%.
Baker does have a real-estate card to play. He could create a real-estate investment trust that would cash in on the structure's recent popularity. Just a couple weeks ago, Loblaw l.t +0.09% Loblaw Cos. Ltd. Canada: Toronto $54.20 +0.05 +0.09% Aug. 29, 2014 4:23 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 747,625 P/E Ratio 225.83 Market Cap $22.42 Billion Dividend Yield 1.81% Rev. per Employee $255,420 07/24/14 Loblaw Gets Boost from Shopper... 07/18/14 Canada Stocks to Watch: CP Rai... More quote details and news » (L.Canada), the big Canadian grocery chain, announced it would create a REIT in 2013, sending its shares 24% higher. Baker concedes his interest but says it's years away if it does occur. Hudson's Bay stock could be worth as much as an extra $8 a share, by Wong's reckoning, if it followed the Loblaws model.
That's a nice kicker for shareholders, but we'd prefer to see some fundamental gains at the northern outposts first.
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Murphy and Hayes Earn ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-District Honors
Nov. 1, 2007
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Defender Kate Murphy and forward Kylie Hayes have been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV team as announced by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) today.
Murphy, a co-captain, is a two-time district honoree and was selected to the first team. She will now be listed on the national ballot with all of the other first-team winners for Academic All-America consideration. Hayes was selected as a member of the third team.
Murphy, a junior, on the U of M women's soccer team has managed to keep a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average, majoring in International Business with minors in, Political Science and Spanish. As a sophomore she earned second team honors. She has started 50 of 53 games for the Lady Tigers. She has one goal and five assists on her record and is a part of a defense that holds opponents to an average of 7.5 shots per game. Murphy has been on the Dean's List since her first semester and was named to the Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll and earned the C-USA Academic Medal in 2006 and 2007.
Hayes, a co-captain and forward for the Lady Tigers majors in Hospitality and Resort Management. She was named to the C-USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll in 2006 and 2007. Hayes holds a 3.29 cumulative grade point average, while she is also the U of M's women's soccer career goals leader, with 34 goals. Hayes ranks in the top five in points, goals, assists, shots and multiple goals. She has played in 55 matches, starting 47 of them.
To be eligible for Academic All-America honors, the student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 on a scale of 4.00 and have reached sophomore athletic and academic standings at her current institution.


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This is a discussion best paired with my thread I posted yesterday about free agent talk where I think people posted a lot of great ideas. More than the standard trade drawers we've seen before, I wanted to look at potential trade ideas in the context of not only the team they create for the time being, but how they may change the team going several seasons forward.
In other words, it may not be that effective to want player X, plug in some deal for him on the trade machine, and post it saying, "Look at how great this team is now!" The fundamental question that needs to be answered is that if a trade is made, does it change the team in way to make them an immediate or projected championship contender, and at what cost? Maybe it's not worth a chance at a championship if it means your team is mired in luxury cap purgatory for several years. In essence, any trade we make should provide a better long-term outlook than blowing the team up, which we have to admit is a legit (albeit painful) option at building a championship team. This discussion deals with trades before this season's deadline.
Okay, gut check time. When we entertain trade ideas to improve this team, what we're really considering are trades that improve a team around Aldridge. Short of those who favor complete disassembly, he's the only player all of us will probably agree is untradeable. Also, I firmly believe that the trades Portland will be trying to make include those for a point guard, or those that will move Wallace. So let's look at those.
Before we figure out who to trade for, we have to examine what assets we have. The way I see it, our biggest assets are our expiring contracts. This is important because it significantly narrows the field of potential teams to entertain trades with. Our next biggest asset is probably Batum. After that, it gets much less appealing with a collection of late draft picks and low-level prospects. I'm also a believer that Matthews is more a trade liability than an asset. So what we really have to offer is cap space and Batum with a dash of prospects and picks.
Acquiring a Point Guard
There are a lot of players we'd like the Blazers to trade for, but few that we actually have a solid chance at acquring. First things first, let's get Nash on the table. He continues to produce at an extremely high level. Not only is this guy having the best shooting season of his career, but still dishing out 10 dimes per. Everything that Portland has wanted in a point guard, Nash is it. If only he wasn't 38. He'd be a low risk option as his contract expires at the end of the year. As John Hollinger already suggested, Portland could rent him and put together a championship run this year with him. It could happen! Nash and Stoudemire were a powerful duo and although they never made it to the finals, they were a playoff force. Perhaps with a better supporting cast, and the fact that Aldridge is better than Stoudemire, this could be a team that finally gets Nash and the Blazers to the Promised Land.
If it doesn't work out, no big deal 'cause he'd be gone at the end of the season. If the team does have success, maybe you can convince him to come back for a relatively cheap contract (think $8 million range). The crux of the issue here is what do you have to give up in getting him? Conventional wisdom suggests Phoenix will want to trade him as they're really not playoff contenders, and they would want to get something out of him instead of lose him for nothing. I say if that something is Batum, then I'd hesitate. On the other hand, if that something is a collection of young prospects and a draft pick, then go for it. Felton would have to be included in either deal. Problem is, I'm skeptical that Phoenix would do this deal unless they get Batum.
If you could convince them otherwise, this trade could look like this: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=6vy82ws, with an unconditional 1st round pick going to Phoenix. Portland would be left with:
PG - Nash (Johnson)
SG - Matthews (Crawford)
SF - Wallace (Batum)
PF - Aldridge (Smith)
C - Camby (Thomas)
After the season, you'd be left to the same free agent possibilities as if you didn't make this trade at all. The big advantage being Nash would have a draw to Portland, and you might get him for cheap. If you could get Nash to come back for $8 million, Wallace left, and you signed Batum's $8 million offer sheet, you'd be left with about $10 million to go out and sign a center like Kaman or Hawes The beauty of this trade, is that it has very low risk of hurting your overall future, with the benefit of a potentially great playoff run this year.
A more likely deal that spares Batum is the following: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7454c9j
The downside here is that you accept the terrible Childress contract. This has more of a potential to hurt Portland in the long run, but I still like it better than giving up Batum. I like this deal much better if you get Robin Lopez as well. Granted he's not a super great starting option, but he would provide some more frontcourt depth. He would also be a cheap signee as added depth for the following season.
A deal that involved Batum that I'd be ready to consider would look like this: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=6unpkdn, made even better by the addition of Hill.
Another player that gets some talk is Jose Calderon. I'm always a bit surprised when I see his name come up with such favor. I'll agree that he can give you more than what Felton is giving you now. He's also likely available as Toronto may be looking to dump his salary in favor of making Bayless their guy going forward. This means Portland may be able to grab him with just cap space (Felton). However, despite being in his prime, his production has really leveled off if not declined. His shooting from the field and from long range have gone down in each of the last 5 seasons. He's maintained a good A/T ratio, but he just hasn't been able to return to his form that we saw 3 or 4 seasons ago. Not exactly a guy you want to lock in for $10 million over the next couple years. I would only consider this if it was a straight across deal, Calderon for Felton. My gut tells me that Calderon would just be another name on a long list of failed experiments.
A couple of guys we'd all like to see come this way are Rondo and Curry. The problem here is these teams are not likely to give these guys up for just salary considerations. Contrary to a deal for Nash, both these guys are young enough to where including Batum makes sense for Portland. If only either Golden State or Boston were desperate for a young small forward. I think landing Rondo would've been easier earlier this season when Boston looked like they were down and out. This is generally the impetus for Ainge to get wild 'n' crazy with trades. When it comes right down to it, these guys are likely not on the market for what Portland has to offer. On the other hand, speaking of Golden State...
A guy that has been rumored to be up for consideration is Monta Ellis. Right off the bat, I don't like him because he's a combo guard. But man, he's a GOOD combo guard. His percentages have dwindled a bit this season, but he's demonstrated solid efficiency for pretty much his entire career. He's a bit of a head case, which is another reason to be leery. When all is said and done though, this is a guy who will pour in more than 20 a night, play aggressive defense, and drop some dimes. Maybe he's worth taking a look at. Hard to figure what Golden State would want. Cap space? Help on the frontline? Both? Perhaps Dorell Wright has fallen out of favor and they would want to try Wallace at that spot. It pains me to say it (even thinking it made me vomit a little), but Golden State may very well want to dump Biedrins. If Portland could put something together that didn't include taking on the contract of Biedrins, I think Ellis is a guy worth going after. If however, the deal is this: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=77nohb3, then I would say, "Thanks, but no thanks."
The above does give Portland two large, expiring contracts in 3 years, but at the cost of locking up your team during that whole time.
PG - Ellis (Smith)
SG - Matthews (Crawford/Williams)
SF - Wallace (Batum)
PF - Aldridge (Smith)
C - Biedrins (Thomas)
Is this what a championship team looks like?
Trading Wallace
Crash could certainly be involved in any trade used to acquire one of the point guards above. There may be some benefit in trading him without getting a specific player in return though. One deal that I was really fond of was one that was rumored to have been discussed before the season began. This was a deal to facilitate Dwight Howard's movement to New Jersey.
In that deal, Portland would have offered up Wallace to Orlando, and received "multiple first round draft picks" in return. I never saw any clarification about the details of those picks though. In reality, what is a plausible way this could work? Maybe where Wallace goes to Orlando, Howard goes to New Jersey, a combination of New Jersey Players (including Lopez and Brooks) go to Orlando, Okur goes to Portland, and Portland gets a 1st round pick from each team in return. Hard for me to believe Orlando is going to entertain any deal giving up Howard if it doesn't also include the dumping of Turkoglu though.
In such a deal, New Jersey certainly gets what they want in a Willimas/Howard combo, and Portland gets a nice combination of cap relief (Okur) and draft picks. The big question is if Orlando getting Wallace, Lopez, Brooks, and any other ancillary players is enough. Should be if they're able to face the reality that their alternative is losing Howard for nothing. My bet is that Orlando will be more stubborn and not trade Howard at all. Other than this, I really can't see Wallace generating much interest with other teams.
Out of all of the above, I like a trade to get Nash the best. Giving up Batum would be a pretty steep price, and so I'd want Portland to get Hill and/or Lopez with that as well. Getting Nash this season and somehow retaining him while picking up one of the better free agent centers in the offseason would be the best of all worlds, albeit very far reaching.
The Nash trade would be good, even if the eventual plan was to blow the team up. I'm not a huge fan of disassembly, but I also understand that it's a harsh reality we're likely to face. This trade gives us one more chance to make a run before the blow-up comes.
What do you all think? Combined with what was discussed in the free agent thread, what do you see as the best trade move(s) for Portland before the deadline? This isn't a trade drawer, mind you! Quality over quantity, please. If you're going to post a trade, please include a serious discussion of how it affects the future of this team down the road.


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The Toco Hills Kroger store invites shoppers to the 17th Annual Hanukkah Party on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.
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As the Dolphins are still in the market for a starting cornerback, they continue to give serious thought to Brent Grimes. As Adam Beasley of The Miami Herald reports, Miami has "real interest" in Grimes, and a decision will be coming in the next couple of days.
Grimes visited the Dolphins this past weekend, along with making a trip to the Browns' facilities. Several teams are interested in the 29-year-old corner, but the Dolphins may be the team with the biggest need for his services.
Miami needs serious help in the secondary. Vontae Davis was traded away to the Colts last season, and Sean Smith recently signed with the Chiefs. Even if Grimes signs, the Dolphins are likely to draft another cornerback come April.
Grimes missed the majority of 2012 with a torn Achilles he suffered in Week 1 against the Chiefs. He underwent a physical during his visit to South Beach. His recovery is the biggest concern heading into 2013.
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Hershey High School has a trophy case full of plaques and medals and trophies that are a testament to years of athletic success.
It also flexes its brains.
The newest state rankings give Hershey High School an academic score of 95.5.
Ninety percent of Hershey graduates go on to college.
"A lot of great things come out of our school," said principal Dale Reinmann, who has lots of Trojan pride.
But that pride was bruised when the National Collegiate Athletic Association—yes, that NCAA—ruled that it would not approve two of HHS's newly-created courses (Media Studies and Film Studies) as core English classes for prospective student athletes.
The NCAA requires that student-athletes heading for college courts and fields take core classes while in high school. Further, the NCAA gets final say on which courses pass muster. Media Studies and Film Studies do not, despite the fact that longtime teachers, a curriculum council, and the Derry Township School Board approved them.
"We all saw fit and the value in these courses," Reimann said. "And that they would challenge kids and prepare them for college. For someone [the NCAA] to suggest otherwise, yeah, I guess that's insulting."
In an e-mailed statement to abc27, the NCAA said a panel of former teachers and administrators decides whether to approve courses. It went on: "It's not a matter of the NCAA judging the two classes in question as 'good' or 'bad.' They simply don't meet the NCAA definition of core courses. I think the more important point is that Hershey High School has 12 English classes that are approved core courses."
But Reimann thinks evaluators judged his courses by their title, not by their content, and promised to continue appealing to the NCAA. He said about 40 potential college student-athletes had to be shuffled into other core courses.
"I understand their process and their need to vet the courses that are approved for competition at Division One and Division Two level, but I'm not certain that a complete look was given to these particular courses."
Pennsylvania Education Secretary Carolyn Dumaresq's daughter was a college soccer player. She knows the drill and supports the NCAA's right to reject courses.
"First, we have to remember the NCAA wants students first," Dumaresq said. "They become athletes second. They want to make sure that the child who's going to college is ready for college, and they're getting the kind of rigor in the high schools that makes them ready for college so the parents don't have to waste money on remediation and the college isn't wasting scholarship money for a child who is not ready."
Reimann says that's exactly what motivates him and student achievement at Hershey proves it. That's why he's insulted the NCAA would suggest Hershey's courses aren't good enough.
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Tranquility, relaxed luxury, and a uniquely personal connection to the organic natural beauty and hospitality of Santorini await you at Eco Retreat Villa (V) Private Garden The extremely private setting is pure paradise: Perched within a 1 hectare private vineyard on the edge of the caldera cliffs just outside of a quiet traditional Santorini village, with endless views of the deep blue Aegean sea and nearby volcanoes. Combined with the rich homemade breakfast and other personal touches offered to each guest daily, you will surely fall in love with the place and call it your second home in paradise.
Eco Retreat Villa (V) Private Garden is like your own countryside house in Santorini. You will find it hard to leave the large private terrace with peaceful views surrounded by our lush organic gardens brimming with colorful flowers. Here you will find a generous built-in dining table and benches made from local volcanic stone. Enjoy your breakfast or coffee under the cool, shady pergola, savor the sunset colors or bask in the Greek sunlight in the sunbeds.
The architect-designed interiors are filled with Cycladic tradition and character. The rooms are comfortable, cheerful and bright, with rich natural woods, light plaster walls, barrel vaulted ceilings and handmade tiles. The collection of family heirloom antiques, locally-produced traditional furniture and original works of art bring a unique and family-style countryside charm to the house.
The ground floor has an open-plan living room, kitchenette and dining room with all the little details to make you feel right at home. The cozy kitchenette is fully equipped with refrigerator, cooking hobbs, small oven, small convenience appliances, cookware, china and cutlery. The ground floor bathroom has a country style marble sink and built-in tile shower.
Follow the natural wood stair case to the charming mezzanine bedroom with painted wooden floors, an antique wooden four poster Queen sized bed and family heirloom armoir. There are also two very comfortable sofa beds in the Living Room.
With direct onsite parking, the house is unlike most other caldera accommodations. Many of the houses located on the caldera cliffs do not have direct parking and must be accessed by climbing many steps on a footpath, a difficult prospect for weary travelers. You will appreciate the private parking just a few easy steps away from your door, with no stairs to climb.
Eco Retreat Villa (V) Private Garden is perfect for families or friends who are looking for a genuine and relaxing retreat focused on the natural beauty of Santorini, away from the hustle and bustle of crowds. Up to four guests can sleep comfortably.
We take great care to provide extra special touches for each guest with true Greek hospitality. Every morning we serve a delicious full breakfast either in your own house or on the large shared terrace directly on the caldera with organic fruits and vegetables from our own gardens, homemade pies and cakes, freshly baked bread, our own home made marmalades and a variety of delicious salty and sweet flavors that change daily! When you arrive, you will be delighted with our warm welcome, which includes a rich delicious meze variety with local and traditional flavors, always accompanied by ice cold Raki or chilled wine. Just when you think it can't get any better, you will be dazzled by our home made refreshments, our home made Sangria, our refreshing freshly baked pastries and by many more local gourmet surprises that will be offered to you at each sunset!
If you are lucky enough to visit us during the period of the wine harvest in mid-August, known as "Vedema", you can experience the process of making your own organic wine. During this time, we harvest the grapes from our own private vineyard surrounding the property. This is a festive period with strong Santorini traditions. You can stomp the grapes by foot, an amazing sensation accompanied by traditional songs and sounds! Of course such a fiesta always comes with a savory variety of local snacks and with our own chilled wine or Raki!
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Megalochori is an undiscovered gem, peacefully removed from the busier villages filled with tourists just minutes away. Nearby the house, you can find footpaths along the caldera leading down to hidden chapels and a beach that even the locals rarely access. In the glorious natural landscape all around, you can gaze at the distant bright green vineyards that are producing grapes for Santorini's famous wines, dotted with tiny whitewashed churches.
The traditional village of Megalochori is one of Santorini's last authentic traditional villages, largely unchanged by the effects of time and tourism that you find elsewhere on the island. Narrow roads and footpaths, sprinkled with brilliant flowers, meander past whitewashed traditional houses and under lacey Venetian bell towers. In the lovely cobblestone village square, you can enjoy a quiet lunch or coffee at a local taverna, shaded by the vine covered pergola and a grand old eucalyptus tree, as the church bells toll each hour. You can pass the evenings here with dinner or cocktails accompanied by live traditional Greek music played by local musicians. Be sure not to miss making a visit to taste the famous wines produced at the local wineries in the village.
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Publicopoly Exposed
How ALEC, the Koch brothers and their corporate allies plan to privatize government.By Beau Hodai
On February 25, 2011, Florida State Representative Chris Dorworth (R-Lake Mary) introduced HB 1021. The bill sought to curtail the political power of unions by prohibiting public employers from deducting any amount from an employee's pay for use by an employee organization (i.e., union dues) or for [RETURN TO ARTICLE]
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Another astounding investigative piece from Beau Hodai!
Why can't the NY Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post do this sort of work? They certainly have the budget and the talent, but those mountains groan and bring forth mice.
One of the Koch's prime objectives is to keep poor people, working class and lower middle class people, but particularly union members, away from the polls.
If workers don't vote in their own interests, the Kochs can buy politicians so much more cheaply.
Here's part of the list of their recent gubernatorial purchases, all with anti-union legislation, prison privatization, pension fund destabilizaton, deregulation of workplace and environmental safety, etc.
Wisconsin: Scott Walker
Florida: Rick Scott
Michigan: Rick Snyder
New Jersey: Chris Christie
Pennsylvania: Tom Corbett
Kansas: Sam Brownback
South Carolina: Niki Haley
Arizona: Jan Brewer
Maine: Paul LePage
Holdovers include:
Louisiana: Piyush Jindal
Mississippi: Haley Barbour
Indiana: Mitch Daniels
Essentially, anyplace you find more one of the key items on the Koch brothers "to do" list becoming a gubernatorial priority, you can find their direct and indirect contributions to campaigns:
Anti-union (i.e., ending collective bargaining or dues checkoff)
Anti-regulaltion (ending oversight on investments, environmental safeguards, etc.)
Anti-tax (their bottom line)
Anti-voter (i.e., "Real I.D. acts)
Money comes from therm personally (David H. and/or Charles de Ganahl Koch and Richard Fink), from their corporations (Flint Hills refineries, Georgia Pacific paper and lumber, Koch Industries, etc.), and through their "independent" front groups, for media buys for candidates, ballot measures, etc. (Americans for Prosperity, Forward America, the Tea Party, Club for Growth, Citizens for a Sound Economy, etc.).
Posted by Pancho on Jul 11, 2011 at 7:14 AM
How could I have forgotten John Kasich? Piyush Jindal in Louisiana tried to sell off four state prisons to ostensibly raise funds for Medicare, but even the very Republican legislalture wasn't buying. Kasich tried to do him one better by selling off five state prisons to the corrupt for-profit operators.
The Kochs also have propaganda factories in virtually every state, pretending to be "research" non-profits, churning out mendacious public relations.
Calling themselves variously "institutes" or "foundations," they include Buckeye (OH), Allegheny and Commenwealth (PA), the Kansas Policy Foundation, Heartland Institute (IL), Mackinac Center (MI), Rio Grande (NM), Heritage (DC), Independent, Reason and Cato (CA), etc. Three are 85 in all, operated by Koch whores, and they are joined by various academics from around the U.S., either individually, or as departments or institutes within universities (i.e., the Mercatus Institute at George Mason U.).
Posted by Pancho on Jul 11, 2011 at 7:41 AM
That's all real terrible stuff. But until you stop pretending our elections are legitimate, how seriously can you expect me to take your complaints about the usurpers? bradblog.com reports well on our fake elections, and is more important than partisan sniping. You're supporting a failed, hopelessly compromised system. Stop monitoring the truth. Fox is bad enough. Don't join them.
Posted by William Rigby on Jul 14, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Every other organization asks their members of voluntarily contribute. Rotary or Elks or Shriners don't deduct dues off your paycheck.
With electronic banking it is dead simple for union members to have their dues come out of their bank accounts like condo dues or mortgage payments or car loan payments. The union members fill out one form and its done.
There is absolutely no reason for dues to come straight off a paycheck.
Posted by B Canuck on Jul 17, 2011 at 9:34 AM
It's not going to go away, but at this time The State, anywhere above the municipal level, where some examples of sane government still exist here and there, is so hopelessly befouled by corruption and incompetence that it is best to just stay out of its way, and depend on it for as little as possible.
Only when the working class and underclass take responsibility for defending their own interests as vigorously as the elite do theirs will any real change come. The sooner we stop believing that the government can solve our problems, the sooner real solutions can be found.
This is fascism, as defined by Mussolini, pure and simple, and the arcane "left vs. right" paradigm allows for a divided populace to be conquered and ruled. If we don't get serious about our rights, we won't even be allowed to have these online debates anymore.
Posted by Dan Mage on Aug 12, 2011 at 6:33 PM
In my opinion, ALEC is doing very well. Education is the primary right of every person in the state since birth and if someone help in this regard, he/she must be appreciated.
Resident of this world must take care of this world as their own home. We all must keep an eye on our environment quality. Good environment give good health to the livings.
I would like to strongly vote to ALEC.
Posted by Philip First on Sep 24, 2011 at 2:52 AM
Sneaks, snakes, snivelling nobodies…except, of course, they are cursed with the burden of more money than brains. So they tossed out bait and called up all the pusillanimous freaks who couldn't stand up for their hateful nihilism alone…like that faker, "Ayn Rand…" totally hooked on speed, using the old slavic trick of building a back-story that magnified her "Me, me,me…" refrain. Rand? What a loser.
Not-too-bright people, insulated from most of modern life, banded together to make most of humanity miserable. Glued together by money they mostly did NOT earn, under a benevolent legal and political system that allows them to fester and spread their rot and pus by the most up-to-date electronics…a system that they fear and hate and will end as soon as they can stupefy themselves and more Americans…while picking their pockets by proxy…and their leaders, determined to uproot all hiumane advances since the Magna Carta?
The short-order Kochers, staying as far away as they can from the heat…somebody once said something about those kind staying out of the kitchen…Occupy Wall Street will eventually show them how sausage is made, even…
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This Kids Wiki has everything you need to know about witches. Like how do know a witch is really a witch and not just a nice kid in a witch costume dressed up for Halloween trick-or-treating? Watch and learn all about witches and witchcraft, like how witches have green skin, pointy hats, and long crooked noses with warts on top. You can also be pretty sure that a witch is really a witch if they're mixing up potions in a cauldron, casting spells, or riding around on broomsticks. Comment! What super cool thing would you want to learn about in the next Kids Wiki?? SUBSCRIBE!! http://bit.ly/18enloo Best of Cool School: http://bit.ly/13FUvo5 Story Time with Ms. Booksy: http://bit.ly/12Skmie Nursery Rhyme Time: http://bit.ly/1b8cYBj Letters of the Alphabet: http://bit.ly/1b8d3oK Arts and Crafts with Crafty Carol: http://bit.ly/10zZCcF Mr. Histor's History Lessons: http://bit.ly/14raQkw Ron's Music Class: http://bit.ly/1cS5qke Cool School is a place for kids to learn, laugh, and sing. Cool School features classic children's stories, nursery rhymes, lullabies, fun kids songs, educational music, arts and crafts, history, science, math and more!


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Ocean City Fishing Update July 16
We have been doing lots of flounder fishing lately in the bays and inshore waters around Ocean City, MD. Flounder are always a crowd pleaser and lots of folks like to get out fishing for them while on vacation in the area. We target flounder in with using variety of fishing techniques throughout the summer. One of the most popular ways to fish for them is drift fishing with a fishfinder style rig and live bait. This incorporates a weight on a slide above a barrel swivel with about 18 inches of 30 lb leader. We use a variety of live baits from minnows to spot, bunker, mullet and others. The bait of choice varies by the time of year.
This week we have been doing alot of old school flounder fishing. That is drifting with minnows during good periods of tide in clean water. The fishing been quite good, though legal fish are tough to catch consistently in good numbers with the new size limits set at 17 1/2 inches.
Ben and Joe Ault caught these nice flounder this morning while fishing in Sinepuxent Bay with bunker and minnows. The trick to the flounder fishing of late has been to find the cleanest water possible. The best bite seems to be on the start of the outgoing tide, but we have been catching fish on both tides.
Will probablly be doing more of the same for the next week or so on the boat. I'll keep you posted.
Gunpowder River Quick Update
I did fish several trips over the past weekend on the Gunpowder River. Stream flows are good, around 75cfs and stream temps are cold, in the high 50's. There was a pretty steady morning caddis hatch on Friday, and fish in the riffles fell easily for a size 16 x-caddis in olive. Fish were also moving great for a variety of terrestrial patterns fished near the banks and around logs and structure. One of the best patterns we fished was a foam hopper in olive and tan , and a foam beetle worked good too in black with green legs.
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Henry Co., VA - Henry County Commonwealth's Attorney Bob Bushnell has asked state police to conduct an investigation of animal cruelty after last week's turkey truck accident on Route 220.
The decision comes after Bushnell received a letter from PETA Tuesday asking him to take a look into whether the animals were inhumanly treated.
Bushnell says he's gotten numerous emails from animal lovers as well.
"If any person took advantage of that opportunity to unnecessarily and gratuitously just for pure meanness, to cause injury, suffering to these birds, I want to find the evidence and determine whether or not there is sufficient evidence to bring criminal charges," said Bushnell.
Bushnell went on to say that people should remember this is just an investigation, and no charges have been filed.
PETA's letter to Robert Bushnell, Henry County commonwealth's attorney:
June 19, 2012
The Honorable Robert L. Bushnell
Henry County Commonwealth's Attorney
Dear Mr. Bushnell,
We hope this letter finds you doing well. This communication serves as a request for your office to investigate and, as appropriate, bring criminal charges against Monroe, N.C.–based Circle S Ranch Inc ("Circle S") and its employees. Circle S President Samuel Starnes can be reached at 704-764-7414. On June 14, 2012, several witnesses—who are available for interviews at your request—documented that Circle S and its workers allegedly crushed, threw, and fatally neglected turkeys near Ridgeway.
According to news sources, Lawrence Douglas Martin crashed a truck hauling 600 turkeys on U.S. 220 that day and was charged with reckless driving. Circle S personnel apparently did not arrive at the scene until nearly six hours later. (Please note that the company's headquarters is just three hours from the crash site.) When Circle S workers arrived, they allegedly rejected offers of water for the turkeys. Approximately 540 turkeys—piled on top of one another in transport cages and denied shade—evidently suffered and died eventually, including of what a veterinary technician at the scene suspected was heat-related stress.
Witnesses report that Circle S workers jumped onto live birds to pull—by the neck—others out of coops and reportedly dropped birds 10 feet to the ground. Circle S employees were also seen throwing turkeys against the side of a truck, striking the birds' heads against coops, and causing the birds to fall 4 feet to the pavement. Turkeys missing limbs and others whose internal organs protruded from their bodies were reportedly denied care and even euthanasia to alleviate their suffering and were instead tossed onto a truck for a three-hour haul. Other injured or ill birds—including one seen convulsing, whom a worker allegedly tossed to the ground—were evidently piled up along with dead turkeys. Circle S workers reportedly failed to confirm that turkeys were dead before dropping them into a dump truck.
Virginia Code § 3.2-6570 prohibits persons from ill-treating turkeys, denying them drink or emergency veterinary treatment, hauling them if it produces unnecessary suffering, and permitting others to abuse turkeys. None of this conduct is consistent with the turkey industry's accepted agricultural practices (attached), which require that turkeys be supported when put into—not thrown against—coops and that injured turkeys be euthanized and confirmed dead before being disposed of. We hope you agree that these allegations merit criminal investigation. Thank you for your time and consideration. I can be contacted at 607-258-0024 or email@example.com.
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Adam Morrison has signed a one-year contract with Red Star Belgrade, according to his agent Mark Bartelstein. Morrison was the third overall pick of the 2006 NBA Draft. The contract does not include an opt-out clause, so AAM will be in Serbia for the year. Via RealGM and Marc Stein at ESPN


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Music, Arts, Children's Activities and so much more on the streets of Downtown Johnson City can only mean one thing, it's time for the 2013 Blue Plum Festival! This year marks the 14th year of this annual festival, and it doesn't show any signs of slowing anytime soon!
"This year our stage directors worked to expand our music on the stages and activities for families," says Festival Director Brandi Woodall. "We have been very fortunate to have continued support from Blue Moon Brewing Company who will once again be our Title Sponsor this year; Centurylink who will also provide broadband service throughout our festival and a mobile charging station this year, and our new partnership with East Tennessee State University and ETSU Online as the Main Stage Sponsor for the 2013 Blue Plum Festival."
Schedule of Events – Friday, June 7
Main Street Stage (Presented by ETSU and ETSU Online)
Jazz Stage (Presented by SweetWater Brewing Co, Johnson City Federal Credit Union, and Time &Pay)
Local Stage (Presented by Eastman Credit Union)
Schedule of events – Saturday, June 8
Main Street Stage
Jazz Stage
Local Stage
Schedule of events – Sunday, June 9
For additional information on the Blue Plum Festival, please visit the official festival website at www.blueplum.org!
200 South Parker Street, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone: 813.228.8888
Fax: 813.225.2770
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