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Sea urchins are members of the phylum Echinodermata, which also includes starfish, sea cucumbers, brittle stars, and crinoids. Like other echinoderms they have fivefold symmetry (called pentamerism) and move by means of hundreds of tiny, transparent, adhesive "tube feet". The pentamerous symmetry is not obvious at a casual glance but is easily seen in the dried shell or test of the urchin.
Together with sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea), they make up the subphylum Echinozoa, which is defined by primarily having a globoid shape without arms or projecting rays. Sea cucumbers and the irregular echinoids have secondarily evolved different shapes. Although many sea cucumbers have branched tentacles surrounding the oral opening, these have originated from modified tube feet and are not homologous to the arms of the crinoids, sea stars (starfish) and brittle stars.
The name urchin is an old name for the round spiny hedgehogs that sea urchins resemble.
On the oral surface of the sea urchin is a centrally located mouth made up of five united calcium carbonate teeth or jaws, with a fleshy tongue-like structure within. The entire chewing organ is known as Aristotle's lantern, which name comes from Aristotle's accurate description in his History of Animals:
The spines, which in some species are long and sharp, serve to protect the urchin from predators. The spines can inflict a painful wound on a human who steps on one, but they are not seriously dangerous, and it is not clear that the spines are truly venomous (unlike the pedicellariae between the spines, which are venomous).
Typical sea urchins have spines that are 1 to 3 cm in length, 1 to 2 mm thick, and not terribly sharp. Diadema antillarum, familiar in the Caribbean, has thin, potentially dangerous spines that can be 10 to 20 cm long.
Sea urchins feed mainly on algae, but can also feed on a wide range of invertebrates such as mussels, sponges, brittle stars and crinoids. Sea urchin is one of the favorite foods of sea otters and are also the main source of nutrition for wolf eels. Left unchecked, urchins will devastate their environment, creating what biologists call an urchin barren, devoid of macroalgae and associated fauna. Where sea otters have been re-introduced into British Columbia, the health of the coastal ecosystem has improved dramatically.
The earliest known echinoids are found in the rock of the upper part of the Ordovician period (c 450 MYA), and they have survived to the present day, where they are a successful and diverse group of organisms. In well-preserved specimens the spines may be present, but usually only the test is found. Sometimes isolated spines are common as fossils. Some echinoids (such as Tylocidaris clavigera, which is found in the Cretaceous period Chalk Formation of England) had very heavy club-shaped spines that would be difficult for an attacking predator to break through and make the echinoid awkward to handle. Such spines are also good for walking on the soft sea-floor.
Complete fossil echinoids from the Paleozoic era are generally rare, usually consisting of isolated spines and small clusters of scattered plates from crushed individuals. Most specimens occur in rocks from the Devonian and Carboniferous periods. The shallow water limestones from the Ordovician and Silurian periods of Estonia are famous for the echinoids found there. The Paleozoic echinoids probably inhabited relatively quiet waters. Because of their thin test, they would certainly not have survived in the turbulent wave-battered coastal waters inhabited by many modern echinoids today. During the upper part of the Carboniferous period, there was a marked decline in echinoid diversity, and this trend continued into the Permian period. They neared extinction at the end of the Paleozoic era, with just six species known from the Permian period. Only two separate lineages survived the massive extinction of this period and into the Triassic: the genus Miocidaris, which gave rise to the modern cidaroids (pencil urchins), and the ancestor that gave rise to the euechinoids. By the upper part of the Triassic period, their numbers began to increase again. The cidaroids have changed very little since their modern design was established in the Late Triassic and are today considered more or less as living fossils. The euechinoids, on the other hand, diversified into new lineages throughout the Jurassic period and into the Cretaceous period, and from them emerged the first irregular echinoids (superorder Atelostomata) during the early Jurassic, and when including the other superorder (Gnathostomata) or irregular urchins which evolved independently later, they now represent 47% of all present species of echinoids thanks to their adaptive breakthroughs in both habit and feeding strategy, which allowed them to exploit habitats and food sources unavailable to regular echinoids. During the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras the echinoids flourished. While most echinoid fossils are restricted to certain localities and formations, where they do occur, they are quite often abundant. An example of this is Enallaster, which may be collected by the thousands in certain outcrops of limestone from the Cretaceous period in Texas. Many fossils of the Late Jurassic Plesiocidaris still have the spines attached.
Some echinoids, such as Micraster which is found in the Cretaceous period Chalk Formation of England and France, serve as zone or index fossils. Because they evolved rapidly over time, such fossils are useful in enabling geologists to date the rocks in which they are found. However, most echinoids are not abundant enough and may be too limited in their geographic distribution to serve as zone fossils.
In the early Tertiary (c 65 to 1.8 MYA), sand dollars (order Clypeasteroida) arose. Their distinctive flattened test and tiny spines were adapted to life on or under loose sand. They form the newest branch on the echinoid tree.
Sea urchins are one of the traditional model organisms in developmental biology. The use of sea urchins in this context originates from the 1800s, when the embryonic development of the sea urchins was noticed to be particularly easily viewed by microscopy. Sea urchins were the first species in which the sperm cells were proven to play an important role in reproduction by fertilizing the ovum.
With the recent sequencing of the sea urchin genome, homology has been found between sea urchin and vertebrate immune system-related genes. Sea urchins code for at least 222 Toll-like receptor (TLR) genes and over 200 genes related to the Nod-like-receptor (NLR) family found in vertebrates. This has made the sea urchin a valuable model organism for immunologists to study the evolution of innate immunity.
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Tell us a little about yourself. I consider myself a reader who likes to read so much I have characters floating around in my head that need to be recorded. I write to have something to "read" all the time, like when I drift off to sleep, am stopped at a stoplight, cooking dinner...Maybe that's why I'm not such a great cook, my mind is elsewhere! Besides gifting me with a passion for writing, the Lord has given me a wonderful family to take care of. My husband and three kids have often been the inspiration behind an aspect or two of several characters. One of my kids has Fragile X Syndrome, a form of genetic mental retardation, so I'm busy!
What was your motivation behind this project? Remember Me is the sequel to Pieces of Silver, which is set during one of my favorite time periods. In an early draft of Pieces of Silver, Josef's character was supposed to die. Problem was, I absolutely could not kill off the guy, I liked him too much. So I gave him a book of his own - Remember Me. I chose the setting because of my grandparents, who told me about how life was for them during this time. My Grandfather fought in the Army during World War One and was shipped over to France on the USS Magnolia, which is the ship I put Josef on. I just have to smile when I see that ship in print, imagining my character talking to my grandfather...okay, now you know why I may be called a daydreamer. I think most writers are!
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? I hope to entertain readers but to do it in a way that brings attention to the Lord. It's so important to really know why we believe what we believe, which was why I liked Josef's character so much. He had to explore what he believed and why.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? I have so many favorites it's hard to bring one to mind that is more meaningful than all the others. I love to read and lately I've been reading Athol Dickson, Nancy Moser, Susan May Warren. I'm always inspired by books where everything fits, everything is there for a reason, all carried by words that just "click."
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: I pray you'll be blessed by not only my stories but by so many wonderful, God-honoring novels out there. There's nothing like being touched emotionally by words on a page. I don't know about you, but some characters stay with me for years. Many stories I've read have helped point me in the right direction, reminding me to depend on the Lord for truth and guidance. If a story can entertain AND do that...I think the Lord is pleased by the writer and the reader who chooses to fill their mind with things that honor Him.


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A group art show based around Art Party at The Salon for Geniuses, held three times per year. At the Chelsea Hotel. The organizations focus is to provide innovative young up and coming New York artists a setting to socialize while absorbing creative inspiration from one another. It is not genre specific.
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Sparta Man Could Get Probation For Aiming Rifle At Cop
A Sparta man who was shot by police last January after pointing a loaded rifle at an officer, will get 30 days in jail and probation if a judge accepts a plea agreement. 20 year old Jacob Olsen pled no contest in Monroe County this morning to intentionally pointing a firearm at an officer, operating a firearm while intoxicated and disorderly conduct.
Olson pointed a rifle at officers and ignored repeated commands to drop the rifle. Sgt. Booker Ferguson shot Olsen twice in the chest and abdomen January 19th at a home in Sparta. We talked with Police Chief, Mike Kass about the agreement.
In court, Ferguson told Judge Todd Ziegler that he disagreed with the agreement and that it should be null and void. Ferguson will have another chance to speak at Olsen's sentencing which will be scheduled for a later date. Ferguson was cleared to continue his duties on the police force.


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Book your room at Novotel Twin Waters Resort
Get an overview of this hotel4-star beach hotel with a golf course
This Twin Waters hotel is on the beach, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Twin Waters Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mt Coolum Golf Club and Sunshine Plaza. Mooloolaba Beach and Coolum Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Hotel Features
Spend the day relaxing on Novotel Twin Waters Resort's private beach or practicing your swing at the hotel's onsite golf course.
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All 380 rooms offer wired Internet, room service, and TVs with satellite channels. Guests will also find coffee makers, free newspapers, and in-room massages.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Novotel Twin Waters Resort, where you can play a round of golf at the golf course and enjoy amenities like an outdoor pool and a health club.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with high-speed wireless Internet access (surcharge). This beach hotel also offers a spa tub and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Novotel Twin Waters Resort has designated areas for smoking.
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Fearing makes her mark on regional art scene
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The intent is good, but cell phones are federally regulated devices (FCC). States really have no jurisdiction and should stay away from this issue. The manufacturers certainly will not navigate a legislative patchwork. The states and consumer groups would achieve more lobbying the FCC.
First smartphone 'kill switch' bill in the US passed by… Minnesota
The Governor of Minnesota signed a new bill into law that prohibits the sale of any smartphone without anti-theft software pre-installed. The idea is to deter criminals from stealing handsets in the first place by allowing users to remotely disable and wipe a phone's data, rendering it useless. If a stolen phone is remotely disabled, there wouldn't be any monetary incentive left in the endeavour.
While the legislation does not mention the exact nature of anti-theft measures that need to be installed, it does state that all devices need to be "equipped with preloaded anti-theft functionality or be capable of downloading that functionality." Similar bills are underway in California, New York and Illinois. At the federal level, a Smartphone Theft Prevention Act bill was introduced in February, but it is still in committee.
In addition to anti-theft measures, the Minnesota legislature also states that second hand mobile devices cannot be paid for in cash, and that stores purchasing second hand devices will have to pay sellers by check, store credit or electronic transfer. Retailers as well as used phone vendors will have to keep records of all second hand device related transactions.
While individual states are taking matters into their own hands by introducing such laws, carriers and manufacturers are also undertaking measures to deter smartphone theft. Samsung, Google, Apple, and Microsoft have announced that they're committing to a CTIA "Smartphone Anti-Theft Voluntary Commitment," through which they'll be launching anti-theft tools that will allow users to remotely disable their devices.
The measures will be included in all handsets launched by these brands starting next year. In addition to handset manufacturers, all four major US carriers have also registered their interest in bringing anti-theft measures to consumers.
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First smartphone 'kill switch' bill in the US passed by… Minnesota
Exactly.. and ironically, the PARTS are worth more and you don't need an unlock code to pull an iPhone, Samsung or another smartphone screen, back, main board, buttons, etc...
Screens themselves sell well.
This is a meme too move by politicians.. it's a measure of the sad state of our Gov't and how it relates to social media, blogs, etc.
Solamar, this is a "keep the honest man honest" move by state and federal governments. This law will deter the "casual" thieves who only sell the devices to an unsuspecting consumer; not the "hardcore" thieves that you're mentioning.
First thing I thought of, when a group of people are protesting something, any government can shut down all of their phones remotely. Getting fitted for my tinfoil hat now... :-)


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Homemade Potpourri Recipes
There are many ways to get natural materials to make dried potpourri. You can collect plant material from your own garden or go for walks in the wild to forage for interesting pods, cones or other materials.
If you wild collect, make sure you have permission to do so. Look for materials that have been grown as naturally as possible. If the plant material has been sprayed you will be bringing all of those chemicals into your home with the plant material. Dried potpourri is easy to make.
The first step is to choose what plant material you wish to work with. Interesting natural bark, seed pods, pine cones, acorns, dried leaves and dried flower petals all make good choices.
The next step is to decide what you would like the potpourri to smell like. Choosing natural fragrances that compliment the essential oils you will be using is a good idea. You will also need a fixative to help retain the scent of your potpourri such as orris root or benzoin gum.
Once your potpourri is mixed up, put it in a large glass container with a lid. Set this in a cool, dark place and allow the potpourri scents to mix. Shake the container from time to time. When you are happy with the smell of the contents, go ahead and put some out.
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WASHINGTON - Conducting one of his last foreign visits as chief of state, President Clinton will briefly visit Colombia today to symbolically deliver an expensive, ambitious and risky package of drug-fighting aid to President Andres Pastrana.
Clinton will spend six hours in the coastal resort of Cartegena, avoiding Bogota, the dangerous inland capital of the war-torn nation. Accompanied by House Speaker Dennis Hastert and other congressional leaders, he'll meet anti-drug police squads, visit a legal services center for poor people and greet widows of slain police officers.


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Planning on drinking and driving? You're a damn fool
By William Brand
Sunday, December 23rd, 2007 at 9:13 pm in Uncategorized.
Bay Area DUI campaign heats up
Planning on drinking, then driving home? Remember: A cab ride home's a lot cheaper than a driving under the influence arrest. Read this from Bay Cities News Service:
Provisional numbers from Bay Area law enforcement agencies patrolling the roadways indicate that while the number of arrests for the AVOID Anti-DUI holiday enforcement season has increased, the number of fatalities is lower than during the 2006 enforcement period.
Between 12:01 a.m. Dec. 14 and midnight Dec. 22 authorities from 125 Bay Area law enforcement agencies have arrested 1,508 individuals for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. There have been two drug or alcohol related traffic deaths during that period, according to officials.
In 2006 seven people died in collisions attributed to an impaired driver during the 20-day enforcement period, which will run through Jan. 1.
The AVOID Anti-DUI campaign was started in 1973 in California to bring law enforcement agencies together in to county and region-wide clusters to crack down on the number of people driving under the influence, according to the Web site.
Updated information and statistics can be found on the
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The complete dui charts showing how many drinks equal a DUI, based on weight and sex, can be found here.
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Delicate Arch (Image: Brad Goldpaint/Aurora Open/Corbis)
Amazing natural "sculptures" like Delicate Arch in Utah (above) seem like they must be the work of a skilled craftsman, or some unimaginably complex physical process. But according to Jiří Bruthans of Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, all it takes is a bit of sandstone and some stress.
Rocks all around the world have taken on bizarre shapes, from fine arches to impossibly thin columns supporting vast platforms high in the air. Various explanations have been proposed. Softer rocks erode faster than harder rocks, so it has been suggested that layers of mixed rock types can erode into strange forms. The official explanation for the sandstone structures in Arches National Park in Utah cites repeated cycles of frost, which could cause clumps of sandstone to break away.
Now Bruthans says the sandstone itself is the key. Delicate Arch and many other gigantic arches in the US are made of the stuff. It is a "locked sand", whose angular grains can catch on each other.
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His team placed weights onto blocks of sandstone. This created a low level of stress inside the sandstone, forcing the grains to start interlocking.
They then immersed the blocks in water to mimic erosion. The sides began to fall away, leaving a narrowing column of sandstone beneath the wider, weighted top. This thinner column had to take the full load, and this further interlocked the remaining sand grains, strengthening the centre of the block.
Eventually, says Bruthans, the column was so thin and the load so great that the sandstone essentially became solid and impervious to further erosion. This could explain how formations like Bolivia's "stone tree" Árbol de Piedra (below) came into being.
Árbol de Piedra (Image: Debora Atuy/Getty)
When Bruthans's team etched cracks and other imperfections into the initial block and repeated the experiment, columns, caverns and arches emerged.
Natural arches also formed when the blocks were placed over small gullies: the load on the top of the block was then supported from either side and the centre of the bottom of the block, which was over thin air, naturally fell away.
Mechanisms like these could explain many famous arches, such as the UK's Durdle Door (below).
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"This is self-organisation at its best," says Chris Paola of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, who was not involved in the study. He calls the idea "a lovely and elegant mechanism for a lovely and elegant landform".
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I tried to make a stream and the quality was great, everything was good, but a day has passed and I cannot see my stream in my "past broadcasts" category. Do I need to be a premium user for that? Also, when I go to users like "chessnetwork", they have nothing in that "past broadcasts" category either. And I am pretty sure he has streamed so many times that he must have at least some of them. Not to mention, when the old layout was active, I could easily browse throughout the whole gallery of his videos and find my favorite moments or catch up with the latest streams. Now I cannot find them. Maybe I am looking at the wrong place?
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P.S. I read a few forum posts, some of them telling me to check some option of "past broadcast" in my settings here : "twitch.tv/settings/video", however, the link goes to "twitch.tv/settings". Also, I cannot find such an option in any of the settings. There is something with "Archive Broadcasts", but is this the thing I am looking for?
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When we think about the cost of a smartphone we look at the usual things — price of the phone and cost of the carrier services. This makes sense, but it doesn't tell the whole story in the long run. Smartphones add a lot of value for the consumer, with the ability to add programs with additional functionality. These apps extend the usefulness consumers can get from a smartphone and are, in large part, the driver behind the proliferation of app stores that have appeared.
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Game 6: Sept. 14 vs. Pacific || Durham, NH || 7 pm
Game 7: Sept. 16 vs. #7 Northeastern || Durham, NH || 4 pm
The State of New Hampshire || The UNH field hockey team climbed three spots to No. 21 in this week's Penn Monto/NFHCA poll following last weekend's results, when the Wildcats were edged 3-2 by second-ranked Syracuse at Memorial Field – the 'Cats led 2-1 with six minutes remaining – and then recorded an 8-3 victory at Holy Cross to move to 2-3 overall on the season. In the last four games, UNH has alternated wins and losses. New Hampshire entered this week's action ranked No. 5 in the nation in offense at 3.94 goals per game; in other stats, the 'Cats rank eighth in assists per game (2.80) and 38th in defense (1.97 gpg). Junior forward Hannah Richard (Hopkinton, N.H.) is 19th nationally in points per game (2.20) and senior midfielder Emma Erler (New Hampton, N.H.) is ninth in assists (0.80 apg).
Flatley Receives Rookie Recognition From America East || Freshman forward Meg Flatley (Townsend, Mass.) was honored as America East Rookie of the Week on Monday. Flatley extended her goal-scoring streak to three games last week with a goal against second-ranked Syracuse and a career-high two goals (and four points) at Holy Cross.
Close Calls || UNH is winless in three home games this season; all three losses have been by one goal, including one in overtime and another in which the game-winning goal was scored in the last minute of regulation.
The Leaderboard || Hannah Richard leads the team in points (11) and is tied atop the goals leaderboard – with Meg Flatley – at four. Emma Erler has a team-high four assists, followed by Richard with three. Flatley ranks second in points (9), followed by sophomore midfielder Kellie Joyce (South Pomfret, Vt.; 8). Junior midfielder Casey Pohlmeyer (Millersville, Md.) leads four 'Cats in double-digit shots with 17. Sophomore goalkeeper Carlie Tarbell (Wakefield, Mass.) has played all 354:55 in goal; she has a 1.97 GAA and .714 save percentage.
Streaking || Five Wildcats carry a three-game point-scoring streak into Friday's matchup against Pacific. Meg Flatley has scored a goal each of the last three games (4g), while Hannah Richard (3g, 3a), Kellie Joyce (3g, 2a), Emma Erler (1g, 4a) and Megan Bozek (Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.; 2g, 1a) have a point in three straight.
Career Highs || Carlie Tarbell recorded a career-high nine saves, including seven in the first half, last Friday against second-ranked Syracuse. Both Meg Flatley and Kellie Joyce tallied two goals and four points Sept. 9 vs. Holy Cross; the goal and points were personal bests for both student-athletes. Freshman forward Meg Carroll (Mansfield, Mass.) finished with a career-high three points in that game against the Crusaders.
Career Firsts || Senior forward Claire Grogan (Canton, Mass.) recorded her first collegiate points with a goal at Holy Cross on Sept. 9; it was her 16th career game.
Statistical Analysis || UNH has outscored the opposition 20-10, including 11-4 in the second half. The Wildcats also have the overall edge in both shots (87-62, including 42-23 in the second half) and penalty corners (36-31 with a 20-14 second-half advantage). UNH also has a .230 shooting percentage in comparison to the opposition's .161.
All or Nothing || New Hampshire has recorded 30+ shots in its two wins, but has been held to single digits in the three losses. Along those lines, the Wildcats have tallied at least 10 penalty corners in its wins, but five or less in the losses.
The Series vs Pacific || UNH has a 3-1 lifetime record, including 2-0 at home (by an aggregate score of 4-0), against Pacific. The last time these teams met was here at Memorial Field in Sept. 2007, when the Wildcats prevailed 1-0. One year earlier, Pacific was the 1-0 victor (at Cal). UNH also won in 1994 (5-1 at Maine) and 1990 (3-0).
Scouting the Tigers || University of Pacific enters the week with a 2-3 overall record and plays Siena College at UNH's Memorial Field on Thursday, Sept. 13 (4 p.m.) before battling UNH on Friday the 14th. The Tigers opened the season with three consecutive home games and went 2-1 before losing neutral-site games against nationally-ranked opponents Northwestern (5-1) and Iowa (6-0). Pacific's offense, ranked 37th in the nation, is led by Emily Tregoning (2g, 3a), Jenna Vivian (2g, 2a), Paige Counsman (2g, 1a) and Samantha Romero (2g). The goalkeeping duties have been split evenly (175 minutes each) by Molly Macierz and Maggie Corder. Macierz, the starter, is 0-3 with a 4.40 GAA and .703 save percentage. Corder is 2-0 with a 3.20 GAA and .619 save percentage. The first half-second half breakdown is relatively even in goals (5-6), shots (29-33) and penalty corners (12-13).
The Series vs Northeastern || UNH has an 18-26-2 lifetime record, including 8-8-2 at home, against Northeastern University, but the Wildcats have won two straight and three of the last four vs. the Huskies. Last year at New Hampshire's Memorial Field, the 10th-ranked 'Cats prevailed 4-0 with a 15-6 shot advantage against 20th-ranked NU. Emma Erler recorded two assists to lead the offense, which scored in the 3rd, 4th, 15th and 43rd minutes. Prior to its recent success, UNH lost nine straight in the series spanning the 1999-2007 seasons.
Scouting the Huskies || Seventh-ranked Northeastern University enters this weekend's action one of six unbeaten teams in the nation at 5-0; the Huskies, who are 3-0 on the road, play at UMass on Friday before making Sunday's trek to Durham. NU has already beaten four ranked opponents with wins against Louisville, Northwestern, Virginia and Michigan State – three of those games were decided by one goal. Crystal Poland has scored 11 of the team's 15 goals to lead the nation in goals per game (2.2) and rank second in points per game (4.8). In goal, Lizzie Priest has played all but 4 minutes, 38 seconds of 350:00; she has a 1.82 GAA and .811 save percentage. NU's superior shooting percentage of .231 in comparison to the opposition's .108 accounts for its 15-7 scoring advantage despite the shots being equal at 65.
Did You Know? || UNH 22nd-year head coach Robin Balducci (UNH '85) began her collegiate coaching career at Northeastern University; she was an assistant coach for three years. Northeastern 25-year head coach Cheryl Murtagh is a UNH alum from the class of '81. Both Balducci and Murtagh are members of the UNH Hall of Fame.
Bonus Games || If two field hockey games aren't enough, come to Memorial Field to watch Pacific play Siena College (Sept. 13; 4 p.m.) or Pacific battle the Maine Black Bears (Sept. 16; 12 p.m.).
Game Notes: No. 21 Field Hockey Plays Host to Pacific (FRI) and No. 7 Northeastern (SUN)
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In March, 1864, the Confederates viewed Grant's appointment as Commander of all Union Armies as doom to Lee in the East. The Richmond government decided that at that point the best way to beat the Union was to terrorize the North. Many secret meetings were held to formulate a master plan. Various chapters of the Northern Copperheads formulated a common plan over long distance. Getting messages back and forth between the North and South was becoming increasingly difficult. Spies and blockade runners were utilized to transmit messages from one order to another. At times, even personal ads that had been specially coded were printed in the Richmond Whig with a notation that "New York papers please copy." Such messages were invariably reprinted by at least the New York Daily News as the paper was a Southern Sympathizer.
It was an incredible scheme. When finalized, New York City was their target and the plot was thus: One group was to be responsible for setting off a series of fires as a diversion while another group was to seize Federal buildings and municipal offices, still another to take control of the police department, and yet another to free prisoners from Fort Lafayette and throw the Army Commander in New York, Major General John Adams Dix, into a dungeon. By sunset a Confederate flag would surely fly over New York City. This would surely be a coup for the Confederacy!
About the time the plot was finalized, Richmond learned from its spies that Washington was beginning to obtain bits and pieces of the plan to capture the North. It was then decided that, since everything but the date had been formalized, no more messages would be sent by runners. It was further decided that for two reasons carrying out the plot would wait. One reason was to lay low to give Washington the impression that the plot had died, and, two, the most opportune time to best capture the North off guard would be soon after another Union victory. Since Southern newspapers could still freely travel to Canada, members were instructed to keep reading the Richmond newspaper for an editorial advising that a "Northern city" should be burned in retaliation. (It is not known just how it was accomplished, but the same personals ad also appeared in the New York Times a few days later!) At that time they were to congregate in New York's St. Dennis Hotel and begin to put the plot in motion.
The October 15, 1864 edition of the Richmond Whig carried the awaited for word. The leader of the fire brigade was a Confederate by the name of Robert Kennedy. Kennedy and the rest of his group met at the St. Dennis Hotel like planned. At that time final coordinates were made. Over the next few days his men were to each register for a weeks stay in several assigned hotels each -- using assumed names and towns of course. This was to gain them access to rooms in the hotels.
Arrangements had been previously made with a chemist residing in New York, but a Southern Sympathizer, to pick up a load of Greek fire. This was a special chemical combination that looked like water but, when exposed to air, after a delay, would ignite in flames. When Kennedy picked up the valise, he found it contained dozens of small bottles of the liquid and each bottle was sealed with plaster of Paris. Instructions were to use the bed in each room, pile it with clothing, rugs, drapes, newspapers, and anything else that would burn, Next, they were to empty two bottles of the Greek fire on top of the pile. In about five minutes, flames would ignite the pile. This delay gave them plenty of time to escape unnoticed before the fire started. After starting one fire, the man would then proceed to the next location and do the same. Each man would thus be capable of setting off several fires blocks from each other.
Still making final arrangements on November 2 to casrry out the deed, a disturbing telegram was sent by Secretary of State William Seward to the Mayor of New York. It read: This Department has received information from British Provinces to the effect that there is a conspiracy on foot to set fire to the principle cities in the Northern States on the day of - the Presidential election. It is my duty to communicate this information to you." Later that afternoon the telegram was made public. (The same telegram was also sent to the mayors of other major Northern cities like Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland.) At this time MOST of the Order members decided to abandon the plan and get out of the city in an attempt to save their own lives -- ALL that is except for Kennedy and five of the seven members of his band.
After several meetings, it was decided by Kennedy and the rest of his gang to go ahead with the plan and set New York City on fire. They wouldn't be in a position to capture New York after all but at least they could retaliate for Sherman's March to the Sea.
On the evening of November 25, 1864 the fires began. Before the night was over almost every hotel in New York City had been set ablaze. These hotels included the St. Nicholas, St. James, Fifth Avenue, La Farge, Metropolitan, Tammany, Hudson River Park, Astor House, Howard, United States, Lovejoy's, New England, and the Belmont. There were also fires on the Hudson River docks and a lumber yard. As a last minute thought, Kennedy decided to go into Barnum's museum and up to the fifth floor where he could obtain a good view of Broadway and several of the fires. After watching for several minutes, Kennedy started going down the stairs. The remaining bottle of Greek fire dropped from his coat pocket and broke in the stairwell. Wasting no time, Kennedy ran from the museum, out the front door and on down Broadway.
Meeting his band of men the next morning at the Exchange Hotel, one of the few that they hadn't set fire to, Kennedy and his men read the morning papers. While there were some reports of the fires, the news didn't fill the front page like they hoped it would. Both the Times and the Herald however headed the news of the fires as a "Rebel Plot." Kennedy and his men managed to get out of New York City on November 28. Soon a $25,000 reward was offered. This, combined with Kennedy's boasting of his role in setting the fires, led to his capture three months later. After a short trial, Kennedy was found guilty on all counts. At this time, Kennedy signed a confession but refused to name anyone else involved in the plot. On March 25, 1865, -- just three weeks prior the Lincoln's assassination -- Kennedy was hung.
(Despite being off the subject, but as a result of researching the above article, I must divulge some interesting tidbits I learned about the Lincoln assassination. John Wilkes Booth arrived in New York the same day that Robert Kennedy did and they had a couple of meetings together. Robert Martin, a member of Kennedy's gang in New York, but who didn't get caught, was a member of Booth's gang that attempted to kidnap Lincoln barely a month before the assassination was carried out. This leaves me to wonder that if Kennedy hadn't been caught for the arson in New York would he have also been with Booth on April 14, 1865?)
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How to Get Rid of Uninvited Guests For Dinner
This neighbor was quite irritating. EVERY night about dinner time, the family would show up at my mother's home to "visit". Her dad was polite the first few times they tried this and invited them to share dinner with them. In return, the other family would load up their plates with food, gobble it down and then leave. My granddad finally had enough. One night, they heard the familiar knock on the door at dinner time. He told my mother and the rest of the family to follow his lead and then let the pesky neighbors in. The dinner went as normal, but at the end, my granddad told them all that it was time to wash the dishes. He then put his plate on the floor and called for the family dog to come over. The dog, of course, lapped the food off the plate. With that, the pesky neighbors quickly left the dinner table and NEVER returned at meal time again.
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CONTEST ONE QUESTION: Only one United States President actually wore a Nazi uniform. He did not do this in private or secret. The way he did it, millions of people could see him wearing the Nazi uniform. Which president did this?
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The jury is still out on whether BlackBerry can regain its once dominant position among business users and IT administrators. If the company can't, it won't be for lack of effort.
BlackBerry has attempted to reinvent itself this year, ditching its old name (Research in Motion) and releasing new devices with a new operating system. Recognizing the popularity of Android and iOS in the enterprise, the company also added multi-platform support to its mobile device management product, BlackBerry Enterprise Service (BES).
BES and the BlackBerry 10 operating system will be front and center at the BlackBerry Live 2013 conference, taking place May 14-16 in Orlando. Check back here often for complete coverage from the show, plus additional resources for IT administrators considering BlackBerry's role in the new mobile enterprise.
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Made for each other: BB10 OS and new BlackBerry devices For its new line of devices, BlackBerry put its hardware and software designers together to create devices and operating systems that work with one another, creating a horizontal flow that doesn't rely on a home screen. BlackBerry wanted the devices to have a "pure touch" experience, which gave them the opportunity to reclaim the space where the navigation keys would have been. And BlackBerry learned from how people use their devices. BlackBerry users tend to spend a lot of time in their inboxes, and these new devices make it easier to use other apps without lots of navigation and menus.
BlackBerry Secure Work Space brings dual personas to iOS, Android IT administrators don't want to have to use various different systems to manage users' devices, so upgrading to BES 10 might be worth it for existing BlackBerry customers. One of the features in BES 10 is Secure Work Space, which brings secure containers to iOS and Android devices. Balance doesn't create a rigid separation between work and personal containers on a device -- users can access the personal side of their devices from the corporate side -- but Secure Work Space does.
Customers want more info before deciding on BES 10 upgrades BlackBerry offers an upgrade path from BES 5 to BES 10, but customers still want more details about how the company will help with their mobility efforts. For businesses to make the switch to BES 10, they need to know that the upgrade process will be smooth and that BES 10 will be better than what other vendors offer. BlackBerry did say that throughout 2013, businesses will be able to upgrade to BES 10 for free. And they'll be able to run BES 10 and BES 7 on the same server, and then decommission BES 7 when they're ready.
BlackBerry customers look to the future with cautious optimism Shops considering an upgrade to BB10 are cautiously optimistic about BlackBerry's future, but whether or not companies will carry out a BB10 deployment depends on what BlackBerry delivers in the coming year. Customers are waiting to see how users accept the Z10 and Q10 smartphones, whether the transition from BES 7 to BES 10 will go smoothly and how robust BlackBerry's iOS and Android management capabilities will be.
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Breaking down BlackBerry 10 and BES
BlackBerry's new operating system and management platform have a lot of new features, and it can be hard to keep track of them all. This quick breakdown explains what BlackBerry Hub is, how many BB10 apps are available and how BlackBerry Enterprise Service takes advantage of dual-persona technology.
BlackBerry 10's consumer/enterprise balancing act
When it comes to buying mobile devices consumers, not businesses, are today's decision makers. When the iPhone and Android devices started winning consumers away, BlackBerry's fortunes tumbled. With BlackBerry 10, the company is trying to appeal to those customers while maintaining its enterprise-friendly reputation.
BES 10 multi-OS support attempts to entice consumers
BlackBerry's lack of innovation has disenchanted many business customers over the past few years, but most have held on to their BlackBerry Enterprise Servers. If that is to continue, the new version -- BlackBerry Enterprise Service -- and its support for iOS and Android management will be the reason why. The company must also churn out more consumer-friendly devices.
How to get started with BES 10
Managing BlackBerry 10 devices is quite different from what you may be used to with earlier versions. Email delivery now relies on Exchange ActiveSync, instead of direct Exchange server integration, and BlackBerry Balance adds mobile application management to the equation. Plus, there are new ways to install and license the product.
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These should be times of excitement, happiness and joy. But sadly, Christmas 2012 will now likely be remembered just as much for the senseless slaughter that took place at a school in small-town Connecticut as it will be for any gift-giving, family gatherings or festive events.
Forget that this reprehensible act took place in another country. The young children and the adult victims caught in the middle of this rampage are no different than we are, and they deserve no less consideration than if it happened in our own neighbourhood.
As this editorial is being penned, the world's attention is fixated on Newtown, Connecticut, where a gunman entered a school on the morning of Friday, Dec. 14 and used at least two firearms to bring down a hail on bullets on those inside Sandy Hook Elementary School, a kindergarten to Grade 4 school with an estimated 600 students.
Some estimates put the number of dead at 30, mostly children. There were horror stories filtering out through the media on Friday of more than 100 rounds being fired in the school, and images of terrified young children and adults being broadcast far and wide on every possible form of traditional and social media. The shooter was dead and the debate about gun control was already starting to ramp up.
We usually reserve this space, at this time of year, for an upbeat missive about Christmas. But it's difficult to convey the traditional message of peace among men and good tidings under these circumstances. The more appropriate message is that we all take a step back, count our blessings, get close to our family and friends, and pray for an end to such irrational acts.
Let's think less about iPods and video games and fancy decorations, and more about spending quality time with those we love. The insanity in Connecticut is a stark reminder of how precious and fleeting life can be, and that's something to keep in mind in the coming days as we race around from Christmas parties and concerts and squeeze our way through the mass tangle of people and traffic as we do that last-minute shopping.
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Villa Eva, Sant'Agata Sui Due Golfi, Sorrento, Italy Vacation Rental
VILLA EVA is a 2 story, 300 square metered villa that can host up to 8 people. It has an outdoor heated pool (6x7 meters) on the covered roof with a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples. It has 6 bathrooms, air conditioning, WI-FI, computer with a printer, spa (Turkish bath, hydromassage Jacuzzi for 4 people and a color therapy shower). Do you love vast spaces where the eye can lose itself in the blue of the sea and sky? Then the ideal place to spend your vacation is definitely here!! A gorgeous, rich garden full of ornamental plants, a pool in the most enchanting location, a furnished terrace and solarium with a view of the Gulf of Naples.
Once entered into the property (entirely fenced) and through the automatic gate, you will cross a road to find yourself on the first large terrace with a splendid sea view (furnished with chairs, tables, deck chairs, and umbrellas) of about 350 square meters. From this terrace you can access the first floor of the villa: you will enter into the grand foyer (furnished with antique and modern furniture) with sofas, a desk, a computer with a printer, a large plasma television, DVD and a gorgeous fireplace decorated with hand painted mosaics by Vietri. From the foyer you can access the furnished dining area and from that through an arced door to the kitchen (supplied with everything necessary) with three arched window that allow you to enjoy the view of the sea and Gulf. On this floor there are 2 half bathes and one with a laundry machine. You can access the large terrace also from the kitchen and the dining area.
From the grand foyer, through a door, you can access the health area composed with a Turkish bath, a color therapy shower, a large bath with a shower and an area with a wonderful hydro-massage tub that that has access to another small terrace with a sea view.
The hallway connects the foyer to the dining area and you can go up some small stairs to the second floor of the villa where there are 4 bedrooms, each with its own plasma television, a wardrobe, and private bathroom (with shower). Two rooms with queen beds and one with a double have access to the second large terrace of 90 square meters with a sea view (furnished with deck chairs and umbrellas); the third queen bedroom ( that also had a side entrance to accommodate disabilities) has a small terrace behind and separate from the one that you can go up to the covered pool.
As was just said, the pool (with a little hydro-massage corner) is covered and is accessible from various points of the villa. It is the most beautiful area of the entire property and is furnished with deck chairs and umbrellas, there is a small room with a bathroom and a small corner kitchen/bar (there is also a small ice machine) and an outdoor shower. You can enjoy the breathtaking view from here.
Check-in: 4:00PM
Check-out: 10:00AM
Children are welcomed
Pets require prior approval and non-refundable pet deposit
Smoking is prohibited
€ 1,200 Security Deposit
Minimum stay: 7 nights
Some homes allow events, please ask.
50% down to book
50% (due 60 days prior)
Please bring proof of identification
Passport Required for non-resident
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4 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Sleeps 8
Sea view
Vally view
Quiet zone
Charming surroundings
Swimming pool (from 23/04 till 22/10)
Air conditioning
Internet WiFi
Accessible to disable
Car necessary
Iron and iron board
Washing machine
Dish washer
TV Sat
Terrace equip
Balcony equip
Garden equip
Distances From center: 2.50 Km
Distances From sea: 8.00 Km
Swimming pool
Final cleaning
Daily cleaning
Weekly linen
Welcome drink
Not included
Heating (500 euro a settimana/at week)


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Santiago Trevino Cano, 75, died Nov. 25. He is preceded in death by his wife, Armandina Mendez Cano; son, Sergio Cano; mother, Narcissa Cano; and father, Ramon Cano. He is survived by his loving family which include his daughter, Catherine Cano Darrell and husband Casey; granddaughters who were his pride and joy, Sabrina Nicole Darrell and Savannah Chloe Darrell; and five siblings. He worked for the Internal Revenue Service for over 42 years, and served six years in the US Air Force Reserves.
Jimmie Louise Decker, 88, died Saturday, Nov. 3. She was born June 16, 1924 in Dallas, Texas to James and Lila Jones. Louise attended Reagan High School and was a member of the Red Coats Drill Team. During WWII she worked as a telephone operator at Ellington Field. Louise and her late husband of 52 years, Howard, were members of Collins United Methodist Church which later merged with St. Marks in Woodland Heights. Louise is survived by her daughter, Pamela; son-in-law, Henry; granddaughter, Dana and her husband, Matthew; grandson, Vincent; niece, Randi and her husband, Jonathan.
James Truitt Doyle, 71, died Nov. 22, after a long period of declining health. Survived by his wife Dianna. James delighted in his three daughters: Lynn, Tina and Kimberly and their husbands: Dan, Billy and Craig. James was a proud grandfather of four adoring grandchildren: Haley, Jason, Chelsea and Brandon and one great granddaughter Tatum. James was one of a kind. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, playing softball and fishing.
Laura Lea Ellis, 83, born July 9, 1929, died Nov. 23, in Houston. Arrangements were entrusted to Heights Funeral Home.
Josephine Pauline Glasco, 94, died Nov. 24, in Houston. She was the youngest of 13, born July 13, 1918, to John and Victoria Zabawa. Her childhood experiences yielded the independence and resolve with which she went on to raise four daughters after her husband's sudden death in 1961. She inspired generations of family and friends with her deep-rooted Catholic faith, compassion, easy smile and sharp humor. She was a longtime member of All Saints parish and a member of the Altar Society. Those to cherish her memory include her daughters Marie Popelka, Patricia Glasco, Geralyn Klotz, and Elizabeth Meyers. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill, parents, siblings and son-in-law Raymond Popelka.
Jimmie I. Hargrave, 93. Our prayers are with our beloved relatives and friends of Jimmie I. Hargrave. Her sincere giving to all expressed kindness and love daily, enjoying conversation and concern to others more than herself. Stories of past memories were shared with all, as great friends were very important to her life. Jimmie is preceded in death by her husband, James Darby Hargrave and her son, James Hargrave, Jr. She is survived by her son Gerald Hargrave.
Warren L. Hutchings, 88, died Nov. 24. He was predeceased by his daughter Margaret C.M. Hutchings Howard and his son-in-law Dirk McLeod. He is survived by his loving wife, Pauline Assandri Hutchings, his daughters Maria Hutchings and Sharon Hutchings McLeod. He was a devoted, loving husband and father to his family. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Navy, owned a family diner called "The Burger Ranch" from 1957-1974, and was a Captain in the Merchant Marines.
Norman Michael Kalson, 82, died Nov. 28. For those wishing donations can be made to the All Saints Church or the Houston SPCA.
Daniel Mitchell Kelly, M.D., 76, died Nov. 25. Dr. Dan was born May 23, 1936, in Algona, Iowa. He was the eldest of three children born to Edward Daniel and Margaret (Mitchell) Kelly. His family and service to his community were a top priority in his life. He married Karen Leitch in January, 1971 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Together they had four children: three amazing daughters and a fourth who was fairly decent. Dan spent many of his later years inspiring people at the Men's Center in Houston.
Dan is survived by his sister, Margaret Ann"Peg" (Kelly) Baehr, and four daughters.
Olga Larralde, 93, died Nov. 22. She is survived by her daughter Patricia West and son Grover Sullivan and wife Reba; 10 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Quentin Ray Martin, 51, of Houston, died Nov. 16. Quentin was born July 22, 1961, in Midland, Texas, to Glenn and Faye Martin. Quentin was a career bartender and life-long animal lover. He spent many of his last few years traveling internationally and taking care of any of his friends who were in need. Quentin also participated in many equal rights campaigns including the PWA March on Washington. He is survived by his partner of 18 years, Mike Adams; mother, Faye Martin; sister Jan Cantrell and husband Franklin; brother Jeff Martin and wife Kim. He was preceded in death by his father Glenn Martin.
Robert Allen Richbourg, 83, died Nov. 25. He was a 1947 graduate of Reagan High School and was also a proud lifetime member of Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union No. 54, serving over 60 years as Apprentice, Journeyman, Business Agent, Financial Secretary Treasurer, and last but not least a Teacher at the Local's Trade School. Robert, a decorated Korean War Veteran, served as a Corporal in the Army's 82nd Pipeline Engineering Division from 1953 to 1955. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Rosemary; parents, Rufus John and Ruth (Riggs) Richbourg, and his 3 brothers, Rufus, Rene', and Paul. Robert is survived by his two daughters, Priscilla Bashinski and husband, Leonard and Roberta McBride and husband Greg.
George Pierce Skinner, Jr., 82, born Sept. 12, 1930 in Houston, Texas, died Nov. 21. Arrangements were entrusted to Heights Funeral Home.
Wilma L. Quibodeaux Vanya, 81, died Nov. 21. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Mary Quibodeaux, and by her sister, Francis Quibodeaux. Wilma Quibodeaux was born on Feb. 9, 1931 in Crowley, Louisiana. Wilma was a longtime resident of Houston's Oak Forest community. She retired in 1999 after serving as an elementary teacher for Galena Park ISD for 25 years. She earned an associate degree in general studies from San Jacinto College, and earned a BA in education, and a masters in elementary education from the University of Houston. She is survived by brothers Jim and Jerry Quibodeaux. Other survivors include four sons: Jackie, Rick, Rob, and Roy Vanya, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary Alice Brett Weyand, 85, died Nov. 23. She was born Aug. 1, 1927, to Corneal and Alice Brett in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Reagan High School and was active in the Elkadetts Drill Team and attended the University of Houston. She loved the water and was active on the "Corketts" Shamrock Synchronized Swimming Team. She married the man of her dreams, Jack Weyand, whom she loved and cherished for the next 60 years.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jack; son, Steve Weyand; daughter, Theresa Elliott and husband Kirk; grandchildren, Brittany, Jack and Mitch Elliott; great-granddaughter, Brayden; niece, Diane Brett; nephew, Jon Weyand and wife Vicki and many other relatives and friends.
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Tiki Barber on Affair Rumors: 'Everything Is So Skewed'
Barber, who was accused of leaving his pregnant wife Ginny for the 23-year-old Johnson after 11 years of marriage. But the former 'Today' show host says that's not true.
"It's hard, because everything is so skewed by the coverage, and by the perception," Barber said.
Johnson added, "I just feel that now is the time to just make sure the rumors that were said are revealed as false." Watch
The ex New York Giant claims he and Traci were simply friends during his marriage.
"We were only friends when I was still married, I was separated, out of my house so it wasn't until then that we took things to the next level," he described.
She continued: "Tiki and I were romantically involved when he was separated, and plenty of people who are separated have boyfriends and girlfriends."
Tiki hopes to keep things normal for his children. "My goal is to not have the kids suffer because of the failings of mine and my soon to be ex-wife."
"I'm just a normal guy who had a job that people cared about, and maybe there is a standard to live up to that but it's a hard one, for anyone," he opined.
Tiki and his ex-wife, who announced their decision to split in April, have four children together.
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- Sunday 08 AugustBy V Mayo
Blah, blah, blah Tiki
- Sunday 08 AugustBy Yolanda
all i can say for the older men that think the young ones are really in love with them think MEL GIBSON lol sorry that's just the way i see it lol lol
- Sunday 08 AugustBy ennui
- Sunday 08 AugustBy Mike
Now why is it that I don't want to but any swamp land from this guy?
- Sunday 08 AugustBy Lee
A young gold digger meets a selfish deadbeat father and husband.How romantic.
- Sunday 08 AugustBy JC
Ummm............. they may have been separated, but somehow wife managed to get pregnant!
- Tuesday 10 AugustBy MUK
Who really gives a damn about Tiki Barber and some younger white girl? The answer is NOBODY. The relationship will last about a year before she cheats on him with someone else. She can't trust him and he is just looking for somebody with no children...He is a lazy, good for nothing man who should be with his wife raising their four children. What a low-life coward.
- Sunday 08 AugustBy doc.
The good thing is NBC and all the viewers found out first hand that he is TERRIBLE on TV...boring...and brainless. And the guy they dumped all over Michael Strahan as not being 'pretty enough' like Tiki is proving to be smart, witty and a blast to watch and listen to everytime on TV. Once more NBC blows it....
- Sunday 08 AugustBy DanaHighest Rank Vote downVote upReport this
Tiki and his 23 year old can explain it anyway they want. He is slime. She is a a homewrecker. Ginny is better off without him. I won't watch any show he is on. I would love to hear him 15-20 years from now using this BS to explain all this to his children. He should be ashamed.
- Sunday 08 AugustBy Becky
Please stop, before you continue to insult our intelligence. And also please have your new girlfriend keep her mouth shut as well. She is obviously not smart enough to realize her best position is to keep her mouth closed. Her mama must be so proud.
- Sunday 08 August
You Go Lita
- Sunday 08 AugustBy Dawn
What a disappointment. From one trailer park trash to another. The blond hair blue eyed devil strikes again. When are the Black men going to learn and remember who they are, where they came from, and what their ancestors had to endure. So sickening, and SELLOUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!
- Sunday 08 August
What does he mean he was skewed? Did a cashier run him over the scanner and came up with a price of 3 cents? He's black right? This means automatic unfaithfulness, fathering a minimum of 10 children out of wed-lock, and his life's biggest goal is ejaculation. You can move on to the next story now.
- Monday 09 AugustBy amlngn
I did not know that so many white girls out there enjoy getting beating up or look forward to the same.
- Sunday 08 AugustBy Em
- Sunday 08 AugustBy DeekNh
Just more football BS and another egotist to abandon his wife and kids. No wonder so many kids grow up to be f-ups just like dad. Two losers my heart goes out to mom and the kids.
- Monday 09 August
Oh, Tiki, you've run this play all wrong. Yes, Traci Lynn is very young and very cute, but you had a wife, and kids, and twins on the way. Your lies about not being "involved" while you were still "married" are attempts to save your marketability with future employers. You are telling lies to get a job and you're making yourself look like an even bigger fool. Soon, Traci Lynn will be pregnant (do you think that she's NOT going to get pregnant?) and you'll have two families. With work drying up, you are going to be stretched financially. Then, Traci Lynn goes from hot and fresh, to a nagging baby-mama. Nope, you let yourself get sacked for a loss.
- Monday 09 AugustBy Lita
Of course you had an affair, cupcake. You threw away your family and a budding career for this girl. You better hope that it was worth it because you'll likely have a long time to think about it.
- Monday 09 AugustBy S
If you are married when you take your relationship to "the next level," its still cheating and it is still having an affair...you are the one who has his perception skrewed.
This did nothing to help your career or your image...why is it alwsys the married conservative that cheats?
- Monday 09 AugustBy petey
these black guys just love to have a white babe on their arms...this bimbo will be gone as soon as he is broke
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Blood Transfusion Saves Hawk's Life
It was a dark and stormy night on December 11th, when Doris Duncan, Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue's Executive Director, received an emergency call about an injured Red-Tailed Hawk. She immediately dispatched Margaret and Roddi, two of SCWR's rescue team members to evaluate the hawk, and bring him in for treatment if necessary.
The finders had cornered the hawk on their front porch to protect him from the rain. Using large leather gloves and a towel, our rescuers transferred the hawk to a secure box and drove him to the SCWR hospital for treatment.
One leg was severely broken and there was blood in the bird's mouth. These signs, along with his location near a major road, led us to believe that this hawk was probably hit by a car. The hawk was also wearing jesses, which mean the bird had escaped from a falconer. We set the bird up in a warm, dark kennel to rest and dry overnight, until our Animal Care Director could examine him in the morning.
Her examination the next day showed the hawk to be extremely emaciated, dehydrated, and covered in lice and flat flies (two common parasites in wild birds). Blood tests revealed that the bird was on the brink of death. Although the leg fracture was treatable, the hawk was in too poor of a condition to undergo such an extensive surgery. We thought we might be able to splint his leg until the hawk was stable enough for the surgery, but the break was too high on the leg for that to be an option. Out of ideas, we consulted one of the veterinarians on our Good Samaritan team, Dr. Rob Jereb of North Park Vet Clinic. He suggested a blood transfusion so the bird could undergo surgery right away and even offered to do the surgery himself. We made an appointment for the next morning.
Meanwhile, the hawk was given strong pain medication so he would feel comfortable and tube fed every two hours around the clock to improve his hydration and nutritional status. The bird was so weak and frail that he could not eat whole food and needed a formula made especially for emaciated animals.
The next morning the bird and his blood donor "Leslie," one of our resident educational Red-Tailed Hawks, went to the hospital for the procedure. A radiograph revealed that the break was worse than we had thought, and that the bird had a previously broken wing that had already healed. Dr. Jereb called to let us know that he could pin the leg and splint it but that it only had a 50 percent chance of healing. The bird would need months of intensive care and the cost of the pins and hardware would be around $400.
What was in the hawk's best interest? Could this bird tolerate months of treatment, or would it be kinder to put him down?
After a quick staff meeting we decided to give this hawk a chance. He received a blood transfusion, had surgery to fix the leg, and came back to the SCWR hospital later that afternoon.
Over the next few weeks we saw the bird's blood values return to normal and a positive change in overall well-being. A few days after surgery he was able to start eating solid foods and has not stopped eating since. Our rescuers Margaret and Roddi searched several falconry websites and Craigslist to find the person who lost this hawk, without success.
We would like to thank Dr. Jereb and his amazing staff for their work with this bird. They went above and beyond the call of duty to save him.
The bird is still in our hospital and has had one follow-up radiograph; the leg is healing, but still has a long way to go. Hawk 1061's favorite food is quail and he will eat up to two per day. Quail costs $1.69 apiece. If you would like to donate towards the surgery, food, care, or medications for this bird please click here or send checks to P.O. Box 448, Cotati, CA, 94931. Please make note that your donation is for the care of Red-Tailed Hawk 1061.
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Crawley have signed free agent defender Claude Davis.
The 32-year-old centre back, formerly of Sheffield United and Derby, has been capped 64 times for Jamaica and was unattached following his release from Crystal Palace at the end of last season.
Red Devils manager Steve Evans told the club's official website: "We have signed a top-class international defender in Claude Davis."
He added: "When I took up a reference on Thursday morning in relation to Claude with Neil Warnock he told me to lock the lad in a room until he had signed, he rates him that highly."
Davis admitted that he was impressed with Evans' persistence, he said: "Steve Evans was one of those managers who spoke with me in the summer and to be fair to the gaffer he has kept in touch with me.
"This football club is very ambitious and they want to be in the end of season play-offs in League Two.
"That is also my objective."
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Want To Know Where The Bachelorette's Sean Lowe Will Be This Weekend?
Ladies: Want your shot at Sean Lowe before he (fingers crossed) gets named the next Bachelor? All you've got to do is get to downtown Dallas this Saturday and buy a $20 ticket to an event he's throwing at Dyer Street Bar — for a great cause!
18-year-old Micaela White and 16-year-old Anna Basso both lost their battles with cancer and died way too soon. Although Sean never met the girls, he's learned a lot about them. After hearing their friends were huge fans of The Bachelorette, he surprised them at a viewing party last season — while he was on the air!
Since then, he's bonded with both girls' families and is working to do everything he can to raise money for the foundations in both of their names. Micaela's Army helps young kids fight leukemia while 1 Million For Anna raises money for kids with Ewing's Sarcoma, the disease Anna suffered from.
In addition to hosting the event, Sean's company, The Factory Girl, is sponsoring it.
We can honestly say Sean's one of the biggest hearted guys we've ever met. And if you're in the Dallas area on Saturday, we can't think of a better place to be.
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Five centuries of royal art
2nd October 2007 – 6th January 2008
Curator: Barbara Plankensteiner, Director of African Collections at the Museum of Ethnology in Vienna.
Produced by the Museum of Ethnology in Vienna, the Benin exhibition displays works of art from the Court of the Kingdom of Benin. For the first time in Europe, this exhibition combines collections that are mainly from Austria, England and Germany. The collection of these works is of remarkable historic value and it conveys a vast panorama of art and culture from the Kingdom of Benin. It includes bronzes and ivory, but also maps, manuscripts and travel logs, which reveal the nature of Nigeria's wealthy past.
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A Starkville police officer was involved in an automobile accident today at 12:30 p.m. during what was believed to be a traffic stop on Garrard Road.
Officer Derek Nelson was transported to Oktibbeha County Hospital for observation after his vehicle hit a telephone pole and ran off an embankment causing the vehicle to roll over and flip.
Starkville Police Chief David Lindley confirmed Nelson suffered a concussion but no other serious injuries, and a neurologist will soon be monitoring him.
"It couldn't have been a worse place for him to run off the road. He hit a telephone and flipped over the shoulder of the road," Lindley said. "It looks like he is going to be OK, and that's the main concern. There was some discussion that he would either be transported to Jackson or Tupelo; they're doing that as a precaution."
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FDA, CDC, & USDA: Drug-resistant diseases stemming from antibiotic use in animals a "serious emerging concern"
Posted By dpacheco On December 30, 2009 @ 9:46 am In Farm & Garden | No Comments
Industrial animal feedlots are becoming a breeding ground for drug-resistant bacteria, due mainly to the overuse of antibiotics, say researchers.
From the Associated Press (h/t Yahoo! News):
FRANKENSTEIN, Mo. – The mystery started the day farmer Russ Kremer got between a jealous boar and a sow in heat.
The boar gored Kremer in the knee with a razor-sharp tusk. The burly pig farmer shrugged it off, figuring: "You pour the blood out of your boot and go on."
But Kremer's red-hot leg ballooned to double its size. A strep infection spread, threatening his life and baffling doctors. Two months of multiple antibiotics did virtually nothing.
The answer was flowing in the veins of the boar. The animal had been fed low doses of penicillin, spawning a strain of strep that was resistant to other antibiotics. That drug-resistant germ passed to Kremer.
Like Kremer, more and more Americans — many of them living far from barns and pastures — are at risk from the widespread practice of feeding livestock antibiotics. These animals grow faster, but they can also develop drug-resistant infections that are passed on to people. The issue is now gaining attention because of interest from a new White House administration and a flurry of new research tying antibiotic use in animals to drug resistance in people.
Researchers say the overuse of antibiotics in humans and animals has led to a plague of drug-resistant infections that killed more than 65,000 people in the U.S. last year — more than prostate and breast cancer combined. And in a nation that used about 35 million pounds of antibiotics last year, 70 percent of the drugs went to pigs, chickens and cows. Worldwide, it's 50 percent.
"This is a living breathing problem, it's the big bad wolf and it's knocking at our door," said Dr. Vance Fowler, an infectious disease specialist at Duke University. "It's here. It's arrived."
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