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Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Most German stocks declined as Greece's Prime Minister Lucas Papademos sought political support for the austerity measures required to obtain further aid.
Bayer AG led losses. Commerzbank AG jumped 7.6 percent and Deutsche Bank AG rose 1.5 percent. ThyssenKrupp AG, Germany's largest steelmaker, increased 2 percent.
The DAX Index dropped less than 0.1 percent to 6,748.76 at the close in Frankfurt. Nineteen stocks in the benchmark gauge fell, while 11 rose. The DAX has still rallied 33 percent from its low on Sept. 12 as investors speculated that the euro area's leaders will contain the region's sovereign-debt crisis. The broader HDAX Index lost less than 0.1 percent today.
"The global economy seems to be gaining traction and some of the uncertainty related to the region's debt crisis has declined," said Ulrike Rondorf, an economist at Commerzbank in Frankfurt.
Papademos will today meet the heads of the three political parties that support his government to discuss spending cuts, after postponing a meeting with them yesterday.
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I found out through the ARRA loop that historical romance author Christine Wells also writes under the pseudonym Christina Brooke. I'm not sure why she changed her name or if she'll be writing under both names at the same time. I did notice one name goes with her Berkley books and the other with her St. Martin's Press books.
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Good view, disappointed in lack of conveniencefrom groups4700
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Great hotel, fantastic view!from ColumbiaTrekkers
The hotel has some quirks because of its location. The lobby is on the 15th floor, above the Apparel Mart, but you can pull up to the front of the building where bellmen can unload your luggage and take it upstairs. Also, there is outside parking adjacent to the hotel. So while it may be easy to get lost in this unusual setting, we didn't have a problem getting to the hotel or getting our baggage unloaded.
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Pets are allowed in this hotel and they state this in their list of amenities on their web site. I saw one person with two dogs, but that was it during my two day stay. If you want to stay within a short walking distance of Michigan Avenue, consider another hotel closer to the Navy Pier. I walked to Michigan Ave., and it is a trip of several blocks, however, the route that I took was along the river and that helped make it seem shorter.
They advertise "soundproofed" rooms, remodled in 2002. I didn't experience any noise from other guests, even though I had a room that could be made into a suite (adjoining room) which is typically more likely to be noisy due to the adjoining door inside the room. I suppose that the noisy AC could also have masked any sound from within the hotel.
Sorriso Restaurant on the Chicago River is about three or four blocks from the hotel and if you like sitting very near the river, watching boats and river traffic, I recommend it.
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The main downside for us was the hotel's location: an area where there isn't a ton of retail shopping (unlike some of the higher end hotels off Michigan Ave.). Also, the A/C was a little slow in cooling down the room, but luckily it wasn't a problem for us since the weather was chilly.
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The lesser known Bongo Room For a great breakfast experience, try the Bongo Room's newer location in the south Loop. While the original on Milwaukee Ave is always packed, the south Loop location has exactly the same menu with a (usually) much shorter wait time.
Chicago Transit (CTA) They offer a very high quality service. I got a 3 day pass for $12 USD. The Brown Line Train is a block away, attached to the Merchandise Mart. You can purchase your tickets there for a day, three days, a week or longer. Cheaper than one return cab fare. The Brown Line connects with other lines, so not too difficult to get to Cubs games or North Halstead / Belmont area. I found ways to get around this city 24 hours a day. I always felt safe and secure on CTA and the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable.
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a city in S Bolivia. 113,000; 13,022 ft. (3970 m) above sea level.
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Potosi is a city in Washington County, Missouri, United States. Potosi is about 10 miles north of Belgrade. The population was 2,660 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Washington County. The city was founded sometime between 1760 and 1780 as "Mine à Breton" or Mine au Breton, and later renamed by Moses Austin for the Bolivian silver-mining city of Potosí.
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an important mining and commercial town of Bolivia, situated 13,000 ft. above sea-level on the slopes of the Cerro de Potosi; is one of the loftiest inhabited places on the globe, but a dilapidated, squalid place. There is a cathedral, next to Lima the finest in South America, a mint, and extensive reservoirs; the streets are steep and without vehicles; the climate is cold, and the surrounding hillsides barren; the industry is silver mining, but the mines are becoming exhausted and flooded.
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SONOS ZonePlayer 120 First Impressions
I ordered the SONOS ZonePlayer 120 after months of agonizing over whether to spend the kind of money needed to get started. There was a package deal that included speakers and a bridge, so...Read complete review
I ordered the SONOS ZonePlayer 120 after months of agonizing over whether to spend the kind of money needed to get started. There was a package deal that included speakers and a bridge, so I decided to take a chance. The ZP120 was intended to replace a much larger audio receiver that was being used to power a whole-house wired system that was fed by a wired and wireless MP3 streamer with stereo outputs.My first impression was the product was protectively packaged, with minimalist contents: the power cord, and flat ethernet cord, the unit itself and an optical disk. The unit is a bit taller than the online measurements, but attractive (in white).The unit was simple to connect. I decided not to use the bridge and just connect it to the existing router, so it took more time to remove the old receiver than to hook-up the SONOS ZP120. The press-spring speaker terminals are pretty awesome, and the nicest on any equipment in the house. The ZP120 only has two ethernet ports, but that's probably plenty, allowing you to pass-through a cable if you are short on connections.Powering up I found it not as powerful as the receiver I removed, but the old receiver was so strong I never boosted my room volumes above one or two notches. So, I was able to set the SONOS volume to 50% and use more range on my wall controls. We don't blast the music here, so I'm sure this will be fine.When I installed the iPad iOS controller software, I was impressed with how fast the updates and setup sequence went. I had already created a SONOS account, but I don't think that is needed, since I never entered a password - just my email. Both the ZP120 and the iPad controlled wanted updates, and they went smoothly. So far, the experience was similar to the quality of that company with the fruit logo.When SONOS didn't discover my many MP3 daap servers, Iw as feeling disappointed. But after letting it scan my file sahres of music, I realized this is a benefit, since only the files need to be there, not the additional service. The indexing process took quite awhile for my very large library, but nothing failed, so I added two.Internet radio works nicely, as expected, and SONOS includes one or two free trials of familiar subscription services, which I didn't try yet (this is a first impression) but I'm sure I'll become hooked on those,a s well.So, I was very nervous about the money spent, but after one night together I think I'm in love. I know I'm going to expand this system as time and money permits.One thing to add: the wireless, which I am not yet using, is a MESH wireless network on the 2.4GHz band. This is a very crowded band where I live, but I'm anxious to see how the wireless works to the "3" and "5" series wireless speakers. After looking into the wireless features, this is going to be a major feature. And that's an understatement.
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First let me say that I have no intention of returning my ZonePlayer 120 amp. I'm not sure I could replace it with something that performs nearly as well as it does. But it...Read complete review
First let me say that I have no intention of returning my ZonePlayer 120 amp. I'm not sure I could replace it with something that performs nearly as well as it does. But it has not been a painless installation, by far. If you have a large music collection, especially classical music, you may be in for disappointment. Although the player is supposed to support 65,000 songs it cannot handle even my 45,000 songs, because of the amount of metadata that my collection contains. Metadata is the information attached to a particular track (ie. artists, title, album, etc.). Classical music, especially opera, is very heavy on metadata and as a result the system cannot accept my entire collection. I was then diverted to a paid Sonos associated solution (unnamed as requested), but after nearly 2 weeks of tedious uploading (The product is error-ridden, unreliable, slow and confusing) my music still cannot be played or accessed. Sonos customer support is great, but it has been unable to come up with a solution, which it has been working on for nearly 3 weeks. Nor does Sonos apparantly have any plans to increase its memory capacity because doing so will prevent the oldest Sonos systems (10 years old) from working with new equipment. It seems strange that such a cutting edge company would limit its product capacity based on equipment that should probably be replaced in the first place. Can you imagine being locked into technology for 10 year old phones, TV's or computers? I hope a solution can be found.Pros:Wonderful concept. Great for smaller collections that meets Sonos criteria. Awesome, knowledgeable technical support.Cons:Large music collections be warned. Metadata limitations. Alternative solutions presented by Sonos are not currently adequate. Sonos technical solutions slow in coming. No "hard" fixes for current capacity issues.
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Changed the way I think of playing music
By Chris
from Chicago, IL
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The house we moved into had speakers already wired, with just some speaker wire hanging out of the wall. I left it there for a while, and finally hooked this up - it's a completely transformational way to listen to music! Whatever you want to hear, from any source, and it's super easy and fun to use. I doubt I'm using the full capabilities of the product, but what I am using is really great.
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By TC Dave
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Love my Paradigm speakers and wasn't sure how I was going to truly enjoy a wi-fi sound system with its limited fidelity quality. I then discovered the Connect-Amp and, voila, I could integrate my existing speakers into the system!! Love, absolutely love, my Sonos system. I have the connect amp, my Paradigms, subwoofer and a Play-3 that we move around the house. We also leave the Play-3 on in our large great room with my speakers and it really fills the room with wonderful sound. The practicality of the wi-fi system totally controlled from my iphone is right out of the Jetsons. It's all seamless and was a cinch to get going. I had a hard time believing the guys at the local big box electronics store about all this but they were spot on. This set up is perfect for us. Can't wait to expand and get some more speakers including the Play5 and a better subwoofer.
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By Rochelle
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Great system
Works like a charm
By D
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I now listen to the radio in the morning without having to get up and go to the stereo system as we can access it via iPad or iPhone. In the evenings while prepping dinner, we listen to old classics and during dinner with the family we listen to more new stuff.Fantastically easy to use.
Absolutely Love it!!
By Rob
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About Me Movie Enthusiast, Technically Challenged
I use it for my office music.
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By Big Al
from Thornton, CO
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Compared cost to wired solution - Sonos wins hands down.Portable whole house system (i'm taking it with me)Speakers are a bit pricey but sound quality is great.
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Connects turntable, CD & cassette Player
By paradisepup
from Avila Beach, CA
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I can play my record collection from the 60's & 70's either on the turntable, CD or cassette players
sheer enjoyment
By John the fisherman
from Va Beach
Really easy to set up and pure music pleasure
This new hook up works poorly
By Caryn Straus
from Glenview
We opted to upgrade our SonosSystem. I am disappointed, frustrated.I would have preferred to keepour old system, it worked andwas reliable.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Quite costly per room, however I purchased mine in phases for budgetary reasons.
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It sounds to me like you need to take yourself on a vacation and not even think about what your being graded upon.. Give your self an A* to daydream and make one of those day dreams come true. (Report) Reply
Linda Pastan
My husband gives me an A
for last night's supper,
an incomplete for my ironing,
a B plus in bed.
My son says I am average,
an average mother, but if
I put my mind to it
I could improve.
My daughter believes
in Pass/Fail and tells me
I pass. Wait 'til they learn
I'm dropping out.
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Leann Roderick (3/21/2014 10:45:00 PM)
warner treuter (8/19/2010 2:20:00 AM)
I like this kind of meaningful clever fun. If they told me my marks I would snap back at them: Who asked you? But then I'm a man. Does that make a difference? (Report) Reply
Lipsa Acharyya (1/8/2010 12:40:00 PM)
i am a little surprised as to why people seem so convinced that linda is not contemplating leaving her family. i think the only reason could be the idea that leaving ones family is an inappropriate response for a woman undergoing daily drudgery, that the threshold is too low to warrant leaving the family, ...but thats what we assume.....for someone undergoing the same stuff day in and day out, with no life of ones own, it could well warrant something drastic as suicide or leaving ones family. i say this coz i prize my freedom a lot n certainly wudnt mind contemplating leaving my family or suicide if all life meant was living for others.. (Report) Reply
Nancy Avila (4/10/2009 2:07:00 PM)
I believe that this poem is speaking about the common mother and housewife's daily battle to obtain respect for what they do from those closest to them.However I don't think that the part about 'dropping out' means that she will leave her family I believe it means that she will no longer take the marks she receives and that she will fight the system that believes that every mother should take the criticism she receives. (Report) Reply
Alaina A. (2/27/2008 12:39:00 AM)
The speaker is less than pleased with the idea of continually being judged, and the metaphor of marks (or grades) as a way of talking about her performance of family duties suggests her irritation... The list of her roles implies the many things expected of her.... The 3 different grading systems she shows, details the difficulties of multiple standards..... I dont believe she is leaving in any way...i believe it was her way of simply showing how she can defeat the system....had she wanted to surrender to the metaphor the family has thrusted upon her....not by killing herself or leaving her family, simply by defeating it with more humor...i love this poem and the way she ends it with humor of dropping out....though she wont...and cant. (Report) Reply
Necile Acosta (1/30/2008 12:17:00 AM)
This poem is all about a mother who is obviously leaving her family but, if you read deeper you will see that this poem represents teens in america. This poem is showing that even teens who have good grades and are doing well in school still dropout. Also that children watch there parents every step and move they make, and judge them accordingly so if the parents dont finish things in school then their children wont. This poem is actually an intresting poem you just have to dig to get a deeper meaning. (Report) Reply
Kelly K (2/1/2007 2:13:00 PM)
For me dropping out didn't mean committing suicide or leaving her family. But instead about going against convention and finding your own way. No longer playing by the rules others have created but instead doing what is best for you. (Report) Reply
Lola Van Morrison (6/8/2006 4:00:00 PM)
I have studied and studied this poem over and over and still over again in English class. Everytime I realize something different than the last. I love the mood in this poem it's great. Thanks for the smile! (Report) Reply
Kelly Coley (4/4/2006 3:40:00 PM)
All of these people are talking about how the poem makes them smile...it seemed un real to me, this poem shows a woman who isdebating leaving her family, or suicide, a woman who wants more out of life other than to be a soccer mom. She wants excitement. And why is it titled Marks and not grades perhaps she her self is a cutter or that the marks are a symbolism upon her symbolic profile. Think about it my friend and I pondered it for a while. (Report) Reply
Anna Russell (2/20/2006 3:41:00 AM)
Perfect! (Just don't dropp out of writing poetry.)
Hugs Anna xxx (Report) Reply
Scarlett Treat (2/8/2006 8:11:00 AM)
Gypsy and Gina are doing their work, because they recommended you to me, and I love your work. Sorry you don't have 'message to the poet' site up, because I love your work. Well expressed, frightening sometimes, warm at times and scary at times. Well done. (Report) Reply
Gina Onyemaechi (2/6/2006 4:48:00 AM)
And I give you a distinction for this poem, Linda! ! ! I'd like you to know that it was Scarborough Gypsy who suggested me to read you. I'm just about to e-mail her to thank her for it. Regards. (Report) Reply
Moya Levy (2/3/2006 3:18:00 AM)
Cj Heck (2/2/2006 9:25:00 PM)
Clever and witty - a pleasure to read.
My warmest regards,
CJ (Report) Reply
Scarborough Gypsy (2/2/2006 8:15:00 PM)
This is very cool and left me smiling. Cleverly written. (Report) Reply
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Bissonnette describes one of the SEALs dressing the wounds of a woman who was shot when she lunged toward the SEALs. In another scene, a terrified mother clutches her child and a young girl identifies the dead man as Osama bin Laden, seemingly unaware of the significance of those words.
In one passage that's possibly uncomfortable for U.S. officials, who say bin Laden's body was treated with dignity before being given a Muslim burial at sea, the author reveals that in the cramped helicopter flight out of the compound, one of the SEALs was sitting on bin Laden's chest as the body lay in the middle of the cabin.
Bissonnette writes that none of the SEALs were fans of President Barack Obama and knew that his administration would take credit for ordering the raid. One SEAL said after the mission that they had just gotten Obama re-elected by carrying out the raid. But he says they respected him as commander in chief and for giving the operation the go-ahead. In an interview on an upcoming "60 Minutes," Bissonnette says the book isn't meant to be political, saying "it doesn't bad-mouth either party."
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By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Add a linebackers coach to the list of Eagles' needs for this off-season. After five seasons in that role with the Eagles, Ron Rivera left yesterday to take the job of defensive coordinator with the Chicago Bears. "It's a great opportunity for him," Eagles coach Andy Reid said. "We appreciate everything he did here. He did a fantastic job in his five years with the Eagles. " No immediate replacement was named for Rivera. One possible in-house candidate is Sean McDermott, who assisted Rivera in working with the linebackers in 2002 when he was a quality control defensive assistant.
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MOBILE, Ala. - If the coordinator and the line coach were to be held accountable for the Eagles' defensive failures, surely the linebackers coach had to go, too. So must have gone the thinking when head coach Andy Reid axed Bill Shuey recently. While the Eagles did not confirm Shuey's departure until after it was reported on Tuesday, it actually occurred about the same time Sean McDermott and Rory Segrest were let go by Reid on Jan. 13. If the team's defensive backs coach was on the chopping block as well, the Browns' hiring of Dick Jauron as their defensive coordinator last week made his possible firing moot.
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Rich Kotite rounded out his Eagles coaching staff yesterday by announcing the hiring of Jim Vechiarella as linebackers coach. Vechiarella, 53, worked this season as the defensive coordinator/ linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns under Bud Carson. Carson was named the Eagles' defensive coordinator Monday, filling the vacancy created when Jeff Fisher took the same job with the Los Angeles Rams. Philadelphia marks the fifth stop that Carson and Vechiarella (pronounced vik-a-rell-ee)
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La Salle named Tim Miller, the school's linebackers coach last season, to replace Phil Longo as head football coach. Longo left earlier this month for a job as offensive coordinator at Division II Minnesota-Duluth. A 1988 Temple graduate who played linebacker for Bruce Arians, Miller also coached high school ball at North Penn, Wissahickon and Germantown Academy.
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By Mike Jensen, Inquirer Columnist
On Tuesday afternoon, Dan Connor had just walked out from a linebackers and special-teams meeting. Nothing new about that. Connor had been in so many of them during six years in the NFL and for four years before that at Penn State, where he remains the all-time leading tackler. But this time, Connor, 28, was running the meeting as first-year linebackers coach at West Chester University. Connor figures he prepared for about an hour on what he wanted to cover as the Rams installed some new looks.
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Bill McGovern remembers everything about the moment he learned Mark Herzlich might die. It was the spring of 2009. He had started driving away from a Staten Island high school, one more stop in a string of recruiting visits for Boston College's football program. He noticed a voice-mail message on his cellphone. It was from Herzlich's father, Sandy. McGovern was Boston College's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach then, and his best inside linebacker - hell, the best player on the team - was Herzlich, a native of Wayne, a graduate of Conestoga High School, a certain first-round selection in the 2010 NFL draft.
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EAGLES FANS were surprised when new coach Chip Kelly hired Bill Davis as his defensive coordinator last week, and not just because Davis had been interviewed nearly 2 weeks earlier. In 4 years as a coordinator - 2 years at San Francisco followed by 2 in Arizona - Davis' teams finished 32nd, 26th, 20th and 29th in NFL defense. Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers was not surprised. Capers was d-coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992, when Davis got his first NFL job there, as a quality control assistant.
2013 Eagles Coaching Staff
February 11, 2013
Here is the lowdown on the staff of new Eagles head coach Chip Kelly. Notice how many of them have ties to Oregon, where Kelly coached last season: Pat Shurmur, offensive coordinator: In his second tour with the Eagles, he returns after originally spending 10 seasons as the tight ends coach (1999-2001) and quarterbacks coach (2002-08). He most recently served as the head coach for the Cleveland Browns from 2011 to '12. Bill Davis, defensive coordinator: He has 21 years of NFL coaching experience and most recently worked as the Cleveland Browns linebackers coach from 2011 to '12. Dave Fipp, special teams coordinator: Fipp was the assistant special teams coach for the Miami Dolphins from 2011 to '12. Jerry Azzinaro, defensive line/assistant head coach: He served in the same roles on Kelly's staff at Oregon from 2009 to '12. Jeff Stoutland, offensive line: He was Alabama's offensive line coach the last two seasons after spending 14 years as an assistant coach at Miami (2007-10)
New Eagles coach Chip Kelly rolling the dice by hiring Billy Davis as defensive coordinator
February 11, 2013
By Phil Sheridan, Inquirer Columnist
If you are underwhelmed by the coaching staff Chip Kelly has assembled in the NovaCare Complex, you are not alone. Utilizing stealth and patience, Kelly lured coordinators Pat Shurmur and Billy Davis in an apparent attempt to re-create the magic that was the 2012 Cleveland Browns. But take heart. As long as no one says the words "wide nine" out loud, there is hope. The non-announcement of Davis as defensive coordinator Thursday gave, at long last, some public sign of what Kelly's defense will look like.
Titans hire Gregg Williams
February 8, 2013
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GREGG WILLIAMS thanked NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for reinstating him and he also apologized while taking "full responsibility" for his role in the New Orleans' bounty scandal. The NFL reinstated Williams on Thursday and the Tennessee Titans hired him as a senior defensive assistant. "I take full responsibility and apologize for my previous actions, and I've used this year to reorganize my life and put focus on positive energy and positive ways to inspire and coach and motivate in this profession," Williams said, reading from a statement.
Eagles hire Browns assistant Billy Davis as defensive coordinator
February 8, 2013
By Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
In the end, the Eagles did not lure an assistant away from a Super Bowl team or poach a coach from the college ranks in selecting their next defensive coordinator. Instead, according to sources, new coach Chip Kelly hired former Browns linebackers coach Billy Davis on Thursday, the timing of which will be questioned. The Eagles did not confirm Davis' hiring, as they have not for any of the additions Kelly has made to his staff over the last three weeks. But when they finally hold a news conference to introduce the new faces, Kelly and general manager Howie Roseman will surely be asked: If Davis was their top choice, why wasn't he hired immediately?
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BY LES BOWEN, Daily News Staff Writer firstname.lastname@example.com
UNTIL CHIP KELLY holds that long-promised news conference with his entire staff, and presumably fields a few questions, the mystery will linger: Why did it take 3 weeks to hire a defensive coordinator, from a nonplayoff team, who was available even before Kelly was hired? An NFL source Thursday confirmed the report by Geoff Mosher, of CSNPhilly.com - Bill Davis, the Cleveland Browns' linebackers coach last season, is Kelly's defensive coordinator. Later in the day, the same source confirmed a Footballscoops.com report that Alabama offensive-line coach Jeff Stoutland is coming to the Eagles, so the staff would seem pretty much complete.
Eagles release tackle Demetress Bell
February 7, 2013
By Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Eagles still don't have a defensive coordinator - or any assistant coaches, if you're waiting for confirmation from the team - but they kicked off the annual deluge of offseason roster moves Wednesday by releasing tackle Demetress Bell. Bell's release did not come as a surprise. Signed to replace the injured Jason Peters, Bell was a terrible fit and started in only five games. The Eagles trimmed $9.6 million from their 2013 salary cap by cutting Bell. The search for a defensive coordinator, meanwhile, trudged on with only a little more clarity by the end of Wednesday.
Eagles expected to name defensive coordinator soon
February 5, 2013
By Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
NEW ORLEANS - Super Bowl week has come and gone and the Eagles still haven't hired a defensive coordinator. At least, there haven't been any reports that new coach Chip Kelly has found a leader for his defense. The delay had some observers speculating that the Eagles were waiting for Super Bowl XLVII to end before they could tab one of the Baltimore Ravens or San Francisco 49ers assistants as defensive coordinator. The Eagles are interested in the Ravens' Ted Monachino, according to NFL sources, but Baltimore could always block the up-and-coming linebackers coach from leaving.
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More than 46,000 people live in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, but less than half of them have adequate access to public green space, says a report released by park advocates. NY1's Erin Clarke filed the following report.
Even on a dreary weekday, people were still using St. Mary's Park.
It's the largest city park in the Mott Haven neighborhood, and most who spend time here live just a few steps away.
However, St. Mary's is too far away for most who live in the neighborhood, according to a report released by the advocacy group New Yorkers for Parks. It found that a large majority of Mott Haven residents don't live within five or 10 minutes from a park, a standard set by the city in a plan to enhance the quality of life for all residents.
The report noted that areas like the one near the Mitchell Houses don't have easy access to city parks, large or small.
"The closest park is on 143 and I believe Brook Avenue," said one neighborhood resident. "It's a long walk from here."
"I have to take a bike ride to Harlem," said another.
The report did acknowledge that a growing number of community gardens are filling some gaps.
"The gardens are the very best," said Tupper Thomas, executive director of New Yorks for Parks. "There's some really beautiful gardens."
Those, along with non-traditional park spaces, could serve as alternatives where the landscape isn't likely to change to accommodate new parks.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council have promised increased funding, but New Yorkers for Parks said it isn't sure the money will cover all the enhancements it said are needed in parks throughout the city. The group is exploring other options for raising funds.
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I didn't work out this weekend (Saturday I was out all day for a bridal shower and hanging out with friends, Sunday I had a migraine and didn't feel well all day) so I got up early this morning with the intention of a long run, which for me is 4 or more miles. After getting my son ready for school, doing some laundry, having a good breakfast and getting my daughter ready for school, I headed out. At first I felt really tired and sluggish, but after the first mile I started to feel great. As I ran, I did a lot of thinking. The time seemed to fly by, even though I wasn't running very fast (I take my runs slower if they are more than 3 miles) and it just felt good being outside running for miles, and being a person who does this, regularly. It's still hard for me to believe I am a runner sometimes and I amaze myself with what I've been able to do.
By the end of 3 miles, I felt so great, so I decided to keep going until I got to 5. On Sunday, I am doing a trail race that's called Run Like a Girl 8k, so I wanted to practice for that. My route included all the big hills in and outside of my neighborhood. It was challenging, but I felt great. My time for the 5 miles ended up being 55:50, which is faster than I've done 5 miles before.
For lunch I had the most delicious food. I cooked up onions, a bunch of different peppers, and zucchini and put some fajita seasoning on them, and then I stirred in some ready made brown rice and quinoa. I topped it with a couple spoonfuls of plain greek yogurt, and it was such a yummy filling lunch, not to mention very healthy. We're having turkey burgers for dinner. I am planning my food carefully this week because of eating out so much this weekend. There was a birthday dinner Friday complete with cake and pizza, and a sodium filled lunch on Saturday at the shower, also with a cupcake, so I needed to make sure I get back to my normal eating, or I know I'll gain weight from the carb overload.
On an unrelated topic, I was so excited yesterday because our baby bluebirds left the nestbox. We have a nestbox outside our kitchen window and each year bluebirds nest in it. This year they nested early and she laid 5 eggs. My daughter and I got to see all 5 babies leave the box! It was lucky that we got to see it. I was just standing there watching the parents bring bugs to the babies, and every now and then I'd see a baby poke their head out, and then one flew out, then the other 4 followed. It made me really happy because I love nature and it's one of the reasons I love running outside. Today on my run I saw some geese with their babies in a field, and we have mockingbirds with nests in our bushes and the ones next door, so I've been watching them feed their babies. Occasionally I see a deer, snake or rabbits on my runs, along with many different kinds of birds. I could never run all my runs on a treadmill, because it's just not the same.
If you run, do you prefer running outside or on the treadmill?
My last run was Friday, and I'd planned to go out early this morning because my husband would be here and I wanted to get it done before it started to get hot (it was supposed to be 90 today). I had a bad dream and woke up a lot earlier than I needed to be up, at 5:30. My head was hurting, and I couldn't fall back to sleep, so I got up and started making my son's lunch for school and had my breakfast (peanut butter on a multigrain english muffin and some milk).
I felt great as I got outside and did some stretching. The air felt cool and breezy and it was just a pretty morning. I normally stretch for a few minutes and then walk for a few minutes before I start to actually run. During my walk, I was just itching to run, but I didn't want to start early before I had warmed up enough. Once I started, I felt awesome. My head still hurt a little bit, but I felt like I had so much energy. As the run progressed, I realized my head didn't hurt anymore.
I try not to constantly look at my watch, but I glance once in a while to see how far I've gone, and I realized that if I pushed a little harder in the last half mile, I could finish this 3 miles faster than I ever have. My time for 3.01 miles ended up being 31:58. I felt awesome and really proud of that. For me, that is fast, especially considering I ran on grass for part of it (I'm trying to give my body a break by running on grassy areas where I can) and I got distracted by a dog that was chasing me (seriously, why don't people leash their dogs and keep them in their own yards???)
There are times when I run that I feel like it's dragging on forever and I have no energy, or something is hurting, or it's harder to breathe. Today nothing ached, I felt like I had tons of energy, my breathing was awesome; it was just a great run. Running is something I never thought I'd be able to do, or that I ever wanted to do, but I have come to love it. When I am out there just going for miles and breathing in fresh air, and seeing herons or other birds (I'm a birder) it makes me feel so alive. That is what this is all about, feeling alive and being healthy.
Lately, I feel like I might even train for a half marathon at some point. It's something I really feel like I could do, but the training would be more time consuming and draining. When my daughter starts school full time in the fall, I think it's something I might consider doing around that time. Summers here are incredibly hot and humid, and I am not sure it's something I'm ready to do right now.
A Runner is something I consider myself now, and it feels so awesome.
Yesterday I went to pick up my packet for the race, which is tomorrow. I was super excited when I got there and saw all of the cool running things you could buy. For about an hour I wandered around looking at everything, and really enjoyed myself. They had so many different running shirts, and a few were pretty funny. I ended up getting this one.
Sorry it's hard to read it, but it says, "if you see me collapse, pause my garmin" I just had to laugh when I saw it because my garmin has become a security blanket for me when I go out running and I almost never venture out for a run without it. There were a few other tanks that I would have gotten if they'd had them in my size. It was hard to find any in XL. One I really liked said, "Running slow is not a character flaw, quitting is."
The other purchase I made was a set of 3 headbands to wear when working out. I got 2 of the same (one I gave to my best friend) with owls on it that is super cute. I am wearing it in the photo, sorry it's not the best picture. The other one has ladybugs. They are by a company called RazzyRoo Headbands. Here is a photo I snapped really quick this morning to show the detail.
The woman at the RazzyRoo stand was really nice and she seemed very impressed with my weight loss. She had lost some weight herself and told me she ran, I believe, 9 half marathons last year! Maybe one day I'll train for one of those. Everyone keeps telling me I should, but I am not sure I am ready yet.
For the race tomorrow I think I am going to wear the tank I bought instead of the race shirt. The race shirt is really cute, but I get so hot in regular t-shirts and I think I'll feel cooler in the tank. Tomorrow morning it's supposed to be in the upper 50s, but my wave starts a little later and I am sure it will warm up some. I have learned not to overdress when I run, because then I feel miserable. My wave is the first jogging wave. Something like 40,000 people do this race, so there are a ton of waves. I decided to wear my race shirt today. See my doggie on the floor in the background? :)
Soon I'll be leaving to pick up my daughter from preschool, and we're going to Panera for lunch. I think I'll treat myself to some mac and cheese since I haven't had anything like that in a while. Tomorrow morning can't get here fast enough. I just want to run this thing. I've had so many people ask me lately what is the point of doing this if I don't get a medal and know I won't win a prize. The point is that I CAN. I used to weigh 325 pounds and walking a mile or 2 briskly was a challenge, and now I can run. I am proof that no matter how out of shape you are, you can make your body do what you want it to do. It just takes time, patience, and dedication.
My 10k is Saturday and today was my last run until then. Tomorrow I'll do some sort of cardio and then Thursday and Friday are rest days. Since I only had 2 miles to run today, I decided to give it all I had and run as fast as I could. I have never run so fast!
When I first stepped out, it was chilly, somewhere in the 40s. We've been having warm days here, even some record highs in the 80s, but today it's back to chilly. I don't know about most people, but I love to run when it's like 40-50 degrees. At first I am always a little chilly, but as I run for a few minutes I warm up and feel great. The heat causes me to tire out more easily and it seems harder to breathe, but today I felt like I was flying. It was cold, but sunny and I'd rather run on a day like today than when it's 70 degrees.
I glanced down at my watch and realized I had almost completed the first mile, and I did it in 9:58! Never in my life have I run a mile that fast. I was breathing hard, but I wanted to see if I could do the next mile fast and beat my current record for 2 miles, which was 21:37. I finished the 2nd mile in 10:23, so for the 2 miles I finished in 20:21! Both of those miles were the fastest I'd ever run. I think my previous record for a mile was 10:25.
Since I pushed myself hard, I was tired after those 2 miles and glad I didn't have to run further. I came in and did some strength training circuits and stretched. It's weird to know my training is over and my next run will be the race. Sometimes it's hard to believe that over the last year I've become a runner, because it was never something I ever conceived of doing in any way, shape or form.
Thanks to all of you who read my blog from yesterday. I feel a lot better now, and even though my body will never look perfect, I am proud of what it's been capable of doing. I don't know of many people weighing close to 200 pounds who can run for miles. :)
This morning was to be my last long run before the 10k, which is on the 31st. I have trained for 8 weeks, and I am proud that I didn't miss a single run or workout. If I had to change them around I did, but I completed all the runs and even added in walking on days I felt really good. Most weeks I also ran a little further on the long runs than was scheduled, because I had run 5 miles before and knew I could, and wanted to have actually run the race distance once before the actual race.
When I woke up I felt like crap. My head was hurting and I felt crampy (my period is due) and I thought, "Great. This will be fun." For a split second I thought about just doing it Friday when my husband would be off, but the weather is supposed to be raining off and on the rest of the week, and so I just decided I would do it, but take it slow. So, I had a piece of toast with almond butter and a clementine, got ready and headed out.
I did the first mile very slow, like 12:44, and I decided I would keep an easy comfortable pace for the first few miles. When I just started mile 4 I started to feel tired, but decided to pick up my speed a little. While running I felt great. My head wasn't even hurting and I just felt like I could run all day at the easy pace. Upon checking the garmin I saw I had less than half a mile left, so I picked up my speed a little more. I also started to feel emotional, which I do any time I complete a distance I've never done. "Don't cry now, wait till later," I told myself because I didn't want to screw with my breathing.
As I finished, I had the best feeling. I truly do get those runner's highs, because I feel like I could do anything in that moment. I am so proud of myself for doing this training and sticking to it. It feels amazing to get out there and run and accomplish this. It's something I never dreamed I'd do.
My total running time for the 6.2 miles was 1:16:15.
Mile 1: 12:44
Mile 2: 12:33
Mile 3: 12:28
Mile 4: 12:24
Mile 5: 12:00
Mile 6: 11:50
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Zavalla's top cop on leave
City won't discuss allegations against him
Lufkin — The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Zavalla Police Chief: Jim Hodges is suspended with pay. Zavalla Mayor Greg Fletcher tells the Daily News: the decision to suspend Chief Hodges was made at Monday's city council meeting.
Hodges has been chief for two months and Mayor Fletcher told the Daily News he could'nt go into detail about allegations against the chief.
To read more on Zavalla's Monday meeting and their decision to suspend Chief Hodges, head to The Lufkin Daily News website: http://lufkindailynews.com/news/local/article_17f2aba0-ac39-11e0-bc7d-001cc4c002e0.html


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Fenwick coach David Hogan was smiling a lot after games. With a team batting average of .370 and a 10-game winning streak, his Friars mashed their way to their first Class 3A sectional championship Saturday at Glenbard South.
One of the big reasons during Fenwick's stretch run has been junior left-handed hitter Michael Krecek, who had another big game in a 6-2 victory over Montini. Fenwick out-hit the Broncos 15-3. Krecek, a La Grange resident, went 3-for-3 and drove in the go-ahead run to give the Friars a 3-2 lead in the top of the fourth inning on his double over center fielder Rhett Wojkovich's head.
Krecek's blast on a 2-2 count scored Mike Neill from second base.
"I was thinking that he had actually caught it," Krecek said. "I was thinking that the guy had it."
With no outs, there was a good chance Neill would have scored later in the inning. But after Krecek's double, Montini coach Bob Landi made a pitching change by pulling starter Eric Frontzak for his younger brother, Sean.
Only St. Rita has been able to shut out the slugging offense for the Friars (25-10), which play Grayslake Central in the North Central College Supersectional Monday. St. Rita won 11-0 on April 23.


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Mid Manhattan / Brooklyn Adult learning lpn program Fall 2013
- 0Jul 16, '13 by yupthischickanurse, LPN, LVNHello all,
I figure since those of us that have passed the waiting phase are now in the acceptance phrase and waiting to start the program we can start a new post.
Congrats to all again!
Who will be in Manhattan
And Brooklyn?
Where you getting your supplies?
Anyone plan on making many friends or keeping their head in the books at all times?
If possible this can be our go to for the year.
- 0Jul 16, '13 by Mom2ic4I'm hopefully going to Brooklyn. Went and registered today and ms. Armstrong is suppose to email us with Who is going where. I'm planning to look around online for my supplies and scrubs.
I found funny is today I came home and found out I was accepted to medgars Evers college. Plan on going tomorrow to see what they are offering me.
- 0Jul 17, '13 by studentmom1418im surprised that there is actually people here who got into the program. I was told that when you go take the test, its a building full of people...like almost 300 from each borough and that they only choose about 30 for each borough. I'm actually glad to hear that there are people who were able to get in. Congrats to all of you and i wish you all the best. i start class septemeber 30th in a school in jersey.
- 0Jul 17, '13 by yupthischickanurse, LPN, LVNWent today and I'm more humbled then ecstatic. I like ms Armstrong. Yes books $900 GOSH GOT TO FIND SOME ONLINE!
- 0Jul 17, '13 by Daisy2489I requested the Brooklyn Site, so hopefully they will honor that. I plan on buying my supplies wherever I can find them the cheapest at. In regards to making friends, I'm with bubbly. I will be friendly but I will barely have time for the people already in my life so I don't see how I would have the time for new ones but I guess I'm open to try if I meet some wonderful people.
- 0Jul 17, '13 by yupthischickanurse, LPN, LVNBrooklyn school.
My goal is not to make friends... study groups sure but thats it...hang and talk about this n that.....nope I'm there to learn and learn only. This is going to be very intense and stressful I have no time to play games, lollygag and gossip.
But I will make friends with people that are all about school....breathe school, eat school n making good grades. Lol


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Smart Home Labs recently released a revolutionary LED bulb called RoboSmart. The innovative, new bulb has an integrated Bluetooth that enables you to control your lights using nothing but your phone or tablet. RoboSmart's features include: dimming, an automatic timer for security, energy reports and much more. The bulb easily pays for itself many times over in energy savings, it looks just like a traditional incandescent bulb, provides high power LED illumination, and it provides the flexibility of wireless home automation from your smart phone. See a video of the bulb in action here.
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Nice article.
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Thanks for sharing.
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[ Am I missing something or it doesn't have anything on LIFX? - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limemouse/lifx-the-light-bulb-reinvented - Quite expensive though ]
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after theyve broken up with you and walked away for a month..
tryingtokeepmyheaduphigh 18-21, F 7 Answers 1 Dec 11, 2012 in Dating & Relationships
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Possible, but a long shot. And you only have at best one chance.
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I sure hope so a month isnt long
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Depends on the people and how you lost them.
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Why would you want to?
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