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BGA: The Expendables – Free Agent Special
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Every year, teams have to let some players go. Even though the Jets brought back Sione Po'uha, Bryan Thomas and Nick Folk, they chose not to bring everyone back. Since preseason, I've been keeping track of the progress on the guys who left so we could at least start to form some views on whether letting any of these guys loose was a mistake or a smart move. If you missed any of these updates, go here, here, here and here.
By popular request, I'm now going to turn my attention to some of the players that the Jets could have had. Rather than being former Jets that were considered surplus to requirements, these are guys that the Jets could have signed or drafted during the offseason, but chose to go in another direction.
Click here if you missed the details from the 2012 season for each of the potential Jets draft picks contributing elsewhere. This week, we are focusing on players who were targeted in free agency but not signed.
Dwight Lowery, FS, Jacksonville
As an ex-Jet, Lowery makes his return to the expendables after the Jets targeted him in the offseason, but he accepted a more lucrative offer (4yr, $13.6m) to remain with the Jags. Since moving to Jacksonville in 2011, Lowery has been playing exclusively as a deep safety, a role the Jets only really used him in following Jim Leonhard's injury in 2010. He played pretty well in 2012, but struggled to stay healthy, missing seven games. He wasn't matched up in direct coverage very often, but when he was he gave up just eight catches for 63 yards and did a good job as the last line of defense with only four missed tackles to go along with 33 tackles, three passes defensed and an interception.
Jarrett Bush, DB, Green Bay
The Jets were rumored to be looking at Bush as a potential conversion project. He's mostly played as a slot cornerback, but the Jets might have been interested in turning him into a free safety, where he had filled in sporadically in the past. In the end, he signed a 3yr, $5.25m deal to stay with the Packers. Bush started the first game at cornerback, but was beaten for five catches, 67 yards and a touchdown, as well as getting called for a penalty. The rest of the way, he only played more than five snaps in a game once, giving up a short TD and a 30-yard gain on the only other times he was targeted.
Brandon Meriweather, FS, Redskins
The Jets showed some interest in Meriweather early on in the free agent process, before Meriweather settled on a 2yr, $6m deal with Washington. After injuring his knee prior to the season opener, he was set to make his debut in week four, only to collide with a teammate in pre-game warmups and miss a couple more months. When he finally made his debut, it would be his only appearance of the year, as he tore his ACL. Up to that point, he had been playing really well, with an interception, a pass breakup and some good tackling limiting the three catches he gave up to just 13 yards.
Drew Coleman, CB, Detroit
The Jets were thought to be interested in bringing back Coleman to compete for time in the slot corner role, but he ended up signing a minimum salary contract to join the Lions. Coleman suffered a season-ending injury in preseason and is now a free agent again.
Drew Stanton, QB, Indianapolis
Stanton was a free agent who the Jets targeted and did actually sign, but then chose to trade him away for a late round pick following the Tim Tebow trade (and wasting his $500K signing bonus in the process). He did not play in 2012.
Benjarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Cincinnati
The Jets reportedly considered signing Green-Ellis in the free agency period, but he ended up signing a 3yr, $9m pact with the Bengals. Green-Ellis ran for just under 1,100 yards at just under four yards per carry and scored six times. He also caught 24 passes, but for less than 100 yards, and gave up two sacks in pass protection. Inevitably, having never fumbled for the Patriots, Green-Ellis would fumble three times within his first month or so as a Bengal, losing two.
Jarret Johnson, OLB, San Diego
The Jets were linked with Johnson early in the free agent process, before bringing back Bryan Thomas for the veteran's minimum instead. Johnson signed a backloaded 4yr, $19m deal with the Chargers. Johnson started 14 games, missed one and played 34 snaps in the other. Overall, his season was a bit of a disappointment. Never much of a pass rusher, he managed 1.5 sacks and three QB hits. In the running game, where he was expected to make more of an impact, he had just 27 solo tackles despite playing over 500 snaps. He also had some struggles in coverage, giving up 11 catches on 13 targets.
Reggie Nelson, FS, Cincinatti
Nelson visited the Jets and was weighing up an offer for a while before settling on a 4yr, $18m deal with the Bengals. Was he worth it? Perhaps. He started 14 games, playing 100% of the snaps five times and racked up 84 tackles, three interceptions and four passes defensed. When targeted in coverage, Nelson held oppposing quarterbacks to a QB rating of less than 60. He did miss nine tackles though.
Jerricho Cotchery, WR, Pittsburgh
Before deciding to re-sign with the Steelers, Cotchery was another former Jets linked with a possible return to Florham Park. He ended up signing a 2yr, $3m deal and caught 17 passes for 205 yards. He only played more than 15 snaps five times and didn't manage to record any 25-yard plays. He only dropped two passes and had a 65% catch rate though.
Jameel McClain, ILB, Baltimore
The Jets considered adding McClain to their linebacking corps. He plays a similar role to that of Bart Scott in the Ravens defense and the Ravens ultimately re-signed him to a 3yr, $10.5m deal. McClain's season ended prematurely when he suffered a horrific-sounding spinal cord contusion in week 14. Prior to that, he had been the starter alongside Ray Lewis on the inside (other than when Lewis was injured), but the defense has actually been better since Dannell Ellerbe took over that role and has made it to the Super Bowl without McClain. While he was in, McClain did record 75 tackles in 753 snaps, but graded out poorly in the running game overall. He also missed seven tackles, gave up 28 catches for 367 yards in coverage and failed to record a sack.
Donnie Avery, WR, Indianapolis
The Jets brought Donnie Avery in for a visit back in March, but he eventually went on to sign a one-year, $615K deal with the Colts. Avery thrived with Andrew Luck throwing him the ball and caught 60 passes for 781 yards and three touchdowns. That included four games where he had a 40-yard catch. The reception and yardage totals were career highs. Avery is now a free agent, but will have significantly increased his asking price.
OJ Atogwe, S, Philadelphia
Although the Jets were rumored to have had interest in the former Redskin, he signed with the Eagles late on in the free agent process and did not make their team. He is currently out of the league.
Chad Henne, QB, Jacksonville
Henne signed a 2yr, $6.75m deal to be the Jags' backup, an amount considered too rich for the Jets, who had expressed an early interest. When Blaine Gabbert was injured, Henne made some initial noise with a 354 yard, four touchdown performance against the highly-rated Houston Texans. However, he completed less than 50% of his passes in that game and the Jags blew a big lead. Overall, Henne completed less than 54% of his passes and had a QB rating of just 72.2.
I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions about whether the guys highlighted above would have represented an upgrade or a waste of money. If any of these guys did well is that a good sign (because it shows they were targeting a good player) or a bad sign (because they failed to close the deal on that guy)? Conversely, if they were targeting a guy who struggled, what should we read into that? Discuss in the comments…


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The Carbon high swim team competed in their first meet of the season on Oct. 29 against the Richfield Wildcats. The Carbon boys ended with a 95-75 win. The Lady Dinos swam strong and were tied heading into the last two events, but just couldn't hold on as they fell 78-91.
The Dinos started the meet very strong. They placed first and second in both the girl's and boy's 200 medley relays. In the 200 freestyle, Brittney Willson captured second and team mate Megan Barnett was third. For the boy's, Brandon Gibson took first, Dylan Jarrett in third, Jade Powell brought home fourth, and Landon Barr took seventh.
For the 200 I.M., the swimmers have to be good at all four strokes. Aysha Black had her best time and took second. Heather Bone made a dramatic improvement with fifteen seconds off her time and ended third. Lance Riche captured second and Vaughn Garff finished third.
In the next event Jill Malone captured first, Paula Gibson took second, Tati Larsen in fourth, Kim Callaway in fifth, Jenae Wilhelmi in eighth, Samantha Bradley in 11th, Ashley Noyes in 12th.
The Dinos have three new swimmers and all three girls just learned how to swim in the last month. They all swam in the fifty free and Erica Mantz got ninth, Sam Jones placed 10th, and Haley Shiner was 13th. For the boy's, Dakota Powell took an impressive first, Joel Garff was third, Austin Pullan in fourth, Jade Powell ended fifth, Austin Baker was 10th, Jake Allred in 12th, Kenny Carmck in 13th. Travis Mogenson has only been swimming for a couple weeks, but is picking up fast as he finished 15th in the 50 free.
In the 100 butterfly the Carbon girls dominated. Black captured first,with team mate Larsen in second. For the boys, Dakota Powell grabbed first, and Thory VanDyke was fouth.
In the 100 free, Paula Gibson was second, Lizethe Pendleton took seven seconds off her time and came in fourth; Samantha Bradley was seventh, and Callaway finished eighth. Brandon Gibson captured first in the 100 free. Vaughn Garff was right behind in second, Joel Garff was fourth, Landon Barr in sixth and Junior Austin Martinez took 10th.
In the longest event of the night, the 500 free, Ashley Noyes was fourth and Wilhemi took fifth. The boy's Pullan finished third and Carmack was fourth.
In the 200 free relay the Carbon girls finished second and fourth and the Carbon boys also were second and fourth. In the 100 back, Willson grabbed second, Bone takes third, and Malone was fourth. Carbon's Riche captured first in the back while Austin Baker who is also new this season, took fourth.
In the 100 breast Pendleton bettered her time by six seconds and finished third. For the boys, VanDyke captured first, just out touching team mate Zach Prettyman with second. Dylan Jarrett took fifth, Jake Allred in sixth and Junior Austin Martinez was seventh. In the 400 free relay Carbon girls finished second and fourth with Carbon boys finishing second, third and fifth.
"I am very pleased at how well our team swam and its only the first of the season," said Coach Kamra Davis. "I am looking forward to see what they can accomplish!"
The Carbon Dinos made the trip to Vernal on Wednesday to take on Uintah Utes.
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Carbon College in the early 1950s wasn't much, but it was all the community had. Gov. Lee wanted to close it.
Editor's Note: This is one of a series of articles about the history of the Sun Advocate and the county it covers as a newspaper. These articles are being prepared in commemoration of the 120th anniversary of the newspaper's birth in 1891.
The year began of 1953 began with some good economic news.
But in the middle of the year, some bad news replaced it and by the end of the year people wondered if a 16 year old education tradition would be standing much longer.
The good news was that in January Utah Power and Light said they intended to build a $10 million power plant in the county. Not only was it noted that the plant would provide jobs directly, but that many industrial and mining jobs would be produced indirectly from the construction of the plant. Company officials noted that the plant would burn Carbon County coal. In May it was determined the power plant would be located in Castle Gate and work on the site began immediately.
In other economic news the county was also delving into building a new city'county hospital. In January the idea was on the county commissions agenda, in which Marcel Jeanselme, a member of the joint city'county hospital board, outlined the inadequacies of the structure that was being used for the hospital at that time. In February, meetings began between officials and the public on what do to replace the existing facilities.
In March Carbon mine rescue crews spent a good deal of time searching for two men who went into a mine in Emery County and did not come out. They were reportedly looking for a cutting machine that had been left in the Ricci mine when it was abandoned. The search went on for six days, with crews having to stop and start because of various hazards. Finally on the sixth day the men's bodies were found and recovered. They reportedly had been killed by carbon monoxide not long after they had entered the mine.
In early June a fire at the Coal Creek Coal Company and Knight Ideal Coal Company caused at least $100,000 in damage. The fire was obviously arson as 50 gallon gas drums were used to ignite vehicles, one of the coal tipples, and a number of buildings.
Also in June the really bad economic news came. Governor J. Bracken Lee, once the mayor and champion of Price railed against higher education as he proclaimed "Frills that the taxpayers can do without" in a report from the Sun Advocate on June 25. He was speaking of the three junior colleges and two vocational schools in the state.
In the speech he said he might call a special session of the legislature to "remove the schools referred to from state support." His plan was to return Dixie Junior College in St. George and Snow College in Ephraim back to the LDS church, which founded and once operated them. He also wanted to turn over the Salt Lake Vocational School (Salt Lake) and the Central Utah Vocational School (Provo) to the local school boards for use by them. Finally, Lee proposed giving Carbon College to the Carbon School District to be continued as use as Carbon High School.
He said that by doing that the state would save $1,285,000 every two years on operation of the schools. His reasoning was that the costs were too high for the number of students graduated and that the state "should spend a larger percentage of its school money for elementary schools because pupils at that age are more receptive and more subject to impressions than they are later."
A flash flood in July brought some destruction into the Miller Creek area. The flood came out of Lone Tree Wash after a summer downpour and damaged several houses. A culvert in the area was not large enough to carry the water and the highway nearby was also damaged by the water.
In September a strike by many Price City workers over bargaining rights affected public service for a few days. The strike ended about a week and a half later when the council refused to recognize a collective bargaining agreement and employees returned to work.
In October a fire at the Redd Motor Company caused $100,000. The dealership lost 35 vehicles in the fire and it also destroyed tools, a great deal of the interior of the store and a large inventory of parts. The fire was discovered when two tourists at the Price Cafe across the street noticed the blaze and informed the police. The fire even threatened the Savoy Hotel, which had to be evacuated for a time. The cause was thought to be wiring problems in the building or even in a vehicle.
In November It was announced that the National Guard would be placing a unit in the Price area. The unit advanced would be an engineering unit, Adjutant General Max Rich told the Price City Council that month. Having the unit would entail having 120 guardsmen in the area, but the unit could begin, according to Rich, with as little as 12. Once the unit was established a building for it would be planned and built. By mid'December, the unit was activated.
On December 18, in a special session of the Utah State Legislature, called by Governor Lee, the bodies agreed to dispose of the institutions of higher learning that the governor had proposed mid'way through 1953.
"As chief executioner, Governor J. Bracken Lee has done a memorable job in destroying our pride in a college; impairing the educational opportunities of the young people of this area; eliminating the only state institution in southeastern Utah; centralizing educational advantages into the vast state capitol city, and saving the taxpayers an infinitesimal amount, if any, in the process," stated the Sun Advocate in a rare front page editorial. "We have become the victim of inexorable events in the unpredictable field of political maneuvering."
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There are a lot of baby carriers available to parents out there and selecting one is not easy, but when you pick the right carrier and use it correctly, it can be a godsend! Unfortunately, figuring out which one to use, and when, is not an easy task.
The benefits of 'baby-wearing' are well documented on sites such as AskDrSears.com. They include reduced crying, improved physical, mental and emotional development, improved maternal bond, easier breastfeeding and better care, thereby reducing the incidence of postpartum depression. On a practical note, baby-wearing is convenient and can give you some of your freedom back. Like I mentioned in my previous post about Leah's sleep habits, we spent the first 3 months of Leah's life holding her (both when she was asleep and awake). Though this was wonderful bonding time for us, sometimes I just needed to have my arms available to get a few things done around the house. Putting Leah in a carrier gave me my freedom back and it felt amazing.
We started shopping around for a baby carrier while I was still pregnant and purchased the Baby Trekker at the HIGH recommendation of a friend. I also decided to purchase a baby wrap (PeaPodBabe) since I heard they were really useful as well. A friend of mine loaned me her Hotslings baby sling so I had 3 major types of baby carriers to experiment with. So far, I've found that carriers vary in effectiveness depending on the size and stage that the baby is in.
Before I go any further, I want to address the recent recall on the Infantino SlingRider. Like all baby products, it is important to know how to use the product properly and the risks involved. It is important to note that the recall was for a bag-style sling which can be more risky due to the tendency for the baby to be scrunched up, thereby compromising the airway. Like stated on thebabywearer.com, I agree that when properly positioned, a baby in a sling is as safe as a baby in arms.
Here's a summary of what worked for us.
The Baby Wrap
In the first few months of life, a sling is a great option for baby wearing (again when properly positioned). However, unlike some newborns, Leah didn't seem to like being in the confines of a sling. The first time we put her into the sling she squirmed and clearly wanted out. This was unfortunate since a lot of my friends had great success with going out to weddings and restaurants (even high tea!) with their newborn in a sling. Without this option, we always held Leah in our arms when we were out and about.
At home, we started experimenting with the baby wrap so our arms could have a break once in awhile. It worked because the wrap supported her easily and adjusted to her small size (like a custom fit every time). Plus this super cute video peaked my interest. At first we put her into the wrap in the horizontal position (cradle hold) like in the video but as she got bigger, she preferred being in the upright position (tummy-to-tummy). We only used it while we were at home since wrapping her was tricky. We'd often have to re-wrap a few times before we got it right and in the process of doing so, the ends of the wrap would drag along the ground. The only caveat was that he would only tolerate the wrap during certain times (after being well fed and burped) and not for too long in most cases (3o minutes to an hour).
The Baby Carrier
When we started going out to the mall or grocery shopping, holding her all the time became increasingly cumbersome. She didn't like being in the car seat (since we were still using the car seat in the stroller), so most of the time I would push the empty stroller while Clayton held her. Again, not the most convenient arrangement, especially when I started going to the mall with my other mommy friends and without Clayton. I didn't want to use the baby wrap because it would drag all over the floor while I put it on. Instead, we started trying the Baby Trekker baby carrier and it worked out perfectly since she was able to look around (nosy girl!) and I could push the stroller myself since my arms were free. It was so comfortable that we could wear it for hours! Leah would enjoy looking around and often nap in it as well. The only tricky thing about the Baby Trekker brand of carrier is that putting it on is a bit of a two person task. As long as I had another mom or Clayton around to help me it was no problem but if I was home by myself, it was a bit of a struggle. This is why I later moved on to the baby sling.
The Sling
A baby sling is great because it is very compact and can fit in your diaper bag easily (unlike the Baby Trekker which I always needed to remember to bring separately). If Leah is fussing, I can quickly slip her into it without needing help from anyone else. I used it a few times at home when she started to get clingy and I needed to be able to move about the house. In the modified cradle carry hold she can still look around. Now that Leah has really good neck and back control, I can even start to use it with her in a hip-carry position. The disadvantage of the sling is that it can be tiring and straining on your back once the baby gets bigger. Carrying Leah in the sling (she's about 15 lbs) gets tiring after 30 minutes. the Trekker on the other hand never got tiring.
Other Brands
In terms of different brands, I can only comment on what I have learned from my own experience and from talking to other moms. I thought I would also mention the Ergo since a lot of my mommy friends have had good success with it (and it's easier to put on than the Trekker). Like the Trekker, it distributes the weight of the baby well, with the help of a waist strap. The standard Baby Bjorn and Snugli don't have this feature so once the baby gets to a hefty size, your shoulders will start to ache. A friend of mine even experienced plugged milk ducts from using her Baby Bjorn, so make sure you adjust what carrier you use once your baby starts to get bigger. The Ergo however, does not allow the baby to face outwards which is how we typically use the Trekker. Another mommy friend of mine uses the ErgoSport carrier for all of her baby's naps, so you can imagine how important comfort would be.
In summary, you will likely find that you prefer various carriers depending on the age of your child and how/when you're using it. For this reason it is useful to have a few on hand and to try them out with your baby. Buying used carriers (in good condition) or borrowing them from your friends can make this feasible.
For a different perspective, check out a recent article on Baby Carriers in Canadian Family.


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A woman was severely injured after being pinned in her vehicle when she crashed early Friday morning in the 200 block of Moon River Road.
Trooper Eric Perdue of the Highway Patrol said Sharon Ann Wrisley, 56, lived just a couple hundred yards from the crash on Timberlake Court near the Yadkin River.
He said Wrisley wasn't wearing a seatbelt when she ran off the road to the right and overcorrected, hitting a tree on the left side of the road.
She was thrown into the floorboard and pinned under the dashboard of the 1991 Dodge passenger vehicle.
A medical helicopter was called in for the accident just after midnight.
Rescue crews decided to go to take Wrisley to Novant Health Rowan Medical Center first as a precaution before attempting to fly her out.
The hospital's landing pad wasn't clear for use, so a landing zone was set up in a parking lot on the Mocksville Avenue side.
But a Carolinas HealthCare System MedCenter Air flight that was planning to land there reported being low on fuel and had to abort.
Wrisley was later transferred to Wake Forest Baptist Medical center by ambulance. A nursing supervisor said she was listed in critical condition early this morning.
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It's apparent that he has made SOME progress but what concerns me is that he still isn't getting into the eight inning with consistency. If he's a MLB starting pitcher then he should be able to do that in AAA.
That's my primary concern.
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CANTON - The nutrition bill passed by House Republicans on Thursday, which includes a $39 billion cut over the next decade to food stamps, has set the stage for a heated debate with the Democratic-led Senate to iron out a final farm bill.
Leaders from both parties will attempt to reach a compromise on a farm bill by the end of the year. Though an extension of the current farm bill technically expires Sept. 30, Congress has a final deadline of Dec. 31 to pass legislation that would take effect retroactively on Oct. 1.
To reach a compromise, though, Republicans must be willing to substantially reduce the $39 billion cut, said U.S. Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh. Not one Democrat voted in favor of the nutrition bill that passed the House on Thursday in a 217-210 vote.
We all knew we were moving into this $40 billion number in the House, Mr. Owens said during a telephone interview Friday. I think the silver lining now is were actually going to get to conference on the farm bill.
Mr. Owens said he is cautiously optimistic that Congress will approve a farm bill this year to avoid having to extend the current bill another year. But, he said, members of Congress from both parties, including himself, will have to compromise on cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The Senate in May approved an overall farm bill that included $4 billion in cuts to food stamps over a decade.
About 41,000 people receive food stamps in New Yorks 21st Congressional District, Mr. Owens said.
Veterans, seniors and children are a fairly broad swath of food stamp recipients in the district, Mr. Owens said. I think whatever number of cuts get approved is going to have to be reasonable, and its going to have to be closer to the Senate number than the House number if we can reach a compromise.
Mr. Owens said dairy farmers in the north country, who rely on federal programs, are tired of congressional inaction and unwillingness to compromise on the farm bill.
They were disappointed when the farm bill approved in 2008 was extended for a year in 2012, and they dont want to be let down a second time.
This time, though, Mr. Owens believes that more Republicans and Democrats wont be satisfied with a deadlock.
But from a numbers standpoint, he said, there are about 40 to 60 House Republicans on the far right of the political spectrum who have the power to play a spoiler role.
I hear cynicism from everyone, whether theyre a Democrat, independent or Republican, he said. But were in a scenario where theres a group of people in Congress who have worked hard to support compromised legislation, and it has been blocked by a limited number of people from the tea party and far right, and to some extent Democrats on the far left in Congress. Ive talked with lots of the Republicans about this, and they all recognize these kind of extreme positions dont allow us to move forward.
Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, D-N.Y., a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, described the nutrition bill passed Thursday in the House as draconian legislation that would directly punish the hungry.
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Sorry, Miss Del Rey, but if you're going to name a song "Video Games" this sort of thing is bound to happen. This is the third time the song's been featured on Kotaku, previously having appeared in its original form and then as a superb 8-bit remix.
And now this; this beautiful, wondrous thing. Jenny Bade and friends have managed to capture the spirit of Del Rey's original video, while twisting it from a tale of a woman whose relationship has become stale to one of a princess who picked the wrong brother.
The lyrics are simply brilliant, and Bade's Lana Del Rey is spot-on. If I wasn't so terrified of those lips I'd kiss her.
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News about Everglades, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Apr. 23, 2015
Pres Obama visits Everglades National Park on 45th anniversary of Earth Day; in effort to highlight Democratic focus on environmental issues in key battleground state for 2016 presidential election, he warns of threat that global warming presents for South Florida. MORE
Aug. 5, 2014
Lizard known as Argentine black and white tegu is growing problem in Florida's Everglades, finding their way into natural environment after being imported as pets; invasive species has no natural predators in Florida and is in turn preying on native species. MORE
Jul. 6, 2014
Ted Smallwood Store on Chokoloskee Island has been hub of Florida Everglades since early 1900s, but owners are fighting plan by developer Florida Georgia Grove to remove street leading to it; without ample road, century-old trading post turned museum will struggle to stay open. MORE
Feb. 3, 2013
Exposures column by author Bryan Mealer describes extent to which football is salvation for residents of region in the northern part of the Everglades known as Muck City, which is documented in photos taken by Mark Ovaska; notes that five players on teams heading to Super Bowl are from Muck City. MORE
Nov. 18, 2012
Travel Q&A with Karen Russell, whose forthcoming book of short stories Vampires in the Lemon Grove recalls her childhood in the Florida Everglades. MORE
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The Great Snake Hunt: 'Python Challenge' Comes to Everglades
Snake-hunters take note: Authorities are expanding Florida's next public hunt for invasive Burmese pythons into Everglades National Park.
August 18, 2015, Tuesday
Florida Legislature Has Its Own Ideas for Voter-Approved Conservation Fund
Legislators are being criticized for using some of a $750 million pool of money, created to protect natural habitats, on the day-to-day operations of agencies that manage such land.
April 26, 2015, Sunday
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Obama Uses a Visit to the Everglades to Press His Climate Agenda
The trip was also intended to sharpen a political contrast with Republicans in ways that will help the Democratic Party in the 2016 presidential race.
April 23, 2015, Thursday
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In Florida's Everglades, Obama Wades Into Climate Change Politics
President Barack Obama strolled past reedy sawgrass and twisted mangrove tree roots in Florida's Everglades on Wednesday, part of a push to get Americans thinking and talking about the damage climate change is causing close to home.
April 22, 2015, Wednesday
Obama Sounds Alarm on Climate Damage in Visit to Everglades
Amid lurking alligators and the steamy heat of Florida's Everglades, President Barack Obama on Wednesday sounded the alarm about damage from climate change he said was already wreaking mayhem in Florida and across the United States.
April 22, 2015, Wednesday
The Snake That's Eating Florida
Burmese pythons appear to be in the Florida Everglades to stay, just one of a number of unwanted animals that have invaded America.
April 6, 2015, Monday
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The Political Art of Not Being a Scientist
A report alleges that after Florida Gov. Rick Scott took office, state officials were barred from using the term "climate change."
March 12, 2015, Thursday
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A Cold War Missile Base in the Heart of the Everglades
The HM-69 Nike Missile Base sits amid the swamp as an eerie reminder of an era when South Florida remained on high alert.
March 8, 2015, Sunday
A Sneaky Snake: Teams Hunt for Rock Pythons in Everglades
For all the danger posed to Florida's Everglades by invasive Burmese pythons, there's one thing researchers don't want to know: how they would interact with another python species that threatens to move into the same territory.
January 29, 2015, Thursday
Everglades Trail Surveyed for Cultural Artifacts
Archaeologists are poking through the muck under a boardwalk in Everglades National Park, looking for evidence of a prehistoric culture.
October 20, 2014, Monday
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A robber held a sporting goods store manager at gunpoint and forced her to remove money from a safe, according to Daytona Beach police.
The holdup, which was captured by surveillance cameras, occurred around noon Wednesday at the Dick's Sporting Goods store on International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach while the store was filled with customers.
In the video, the gunman is seen ordering the store manager to empty the safe, located in a back office, and fill an empty cardboard box with cash. Although the manager complies, the robber appears to become angry.
Video shows the thief grabbing the woman by the neck and pushing her into a counter as he holds a gun to her head.
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So how did your try with the Geforce2 MX card go? I have a Geforce 2 MX-200 card, and I see on the nvidia drivers page that this card is not supported. Are there any ways to get this card up and running with some tweaking, or...? I have tried to get it up, followed the steps in the README and Installation guide, but the screen only starts flashing when testing X at 1024x768x16 or x24.
The card is identified with chipID 0x0111, which is Geforce2 MX DDR. But I guess that is not correct. I tried to overide it with chipID 0x110 (Geforce2 MX) but that didn't work at all. So when will the MX-200 card be supported, if ever?
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Already a popular recreation spot, the biologically diverse Berryessa Snow Mountain area includes clear creeks, open meadows and snowfields.
Ruling two days after oral arguments closed, the Arizona District Court in Phoenix has ordered the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to re-examine its decision to allow target shooting throughout Sonoran Desert National Monument.
The Wilderness Society (TWS) applauded Senator Harry Reid and Representative Dina Titus today for convening a public meeting in Las Vegas to spotlight some of southern Nevada's most treasured landscapes that deserve permanent protection.
"These proclamations remind us that the spaces commemorating our nation's heritage come in a rich variety of shapes and sizes," said Matt Keller, national monuments campaign director wit
The Wilderness Society applauds President Obama's fiscal year 2016 budget for responsibly addressing the damaging sequester and restoring essential funding to conservation, clean energy and outdoor recreation programs that support our nation's treasured public lands and address the h
Today, several measures aimed to roll back protections on our nation's public lands were defeated in the Senate as part of the Keystone XL Pipeline bill.
The Wilderness Society strongly opposes H.R. 330, a bill introduced this week that would undermine the ability of presidents to use the Antiquities Act to protect public lands that have significant historic, cultural or conservation value.
The area proposed for protection is a 22,000-acre scenic landscape of public lands managed by the U.S.
President Obama will use his executive authority to create the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, an action that will improve outdoor recreation, safeguard vital water supplies and protect wildlife in the backyard of Los Angeles – the nation's most populous county.


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By TOM McCOURTSun Advocate reporter
Since my last column about breaking the back of cowboy virtues caused such a stir from both the left and right side of Brokeback Mountain, I decided this week to define what I believe a real cowboy is, and what he believes in.
For many years there has been an unwritten code of cowboy virtues. Zane Gray and Louis L'Amour have called it The Code of the West. It is an idealistic model to be sure, and we all know cowboys who do not live these high standards, but here is the Code of the West, as I understand it.
A real cowboy is anyone with the right attitude. You don't need a 10 gallon hat, a belt buckle the size of a Wyoming license plate, or a pair of pointed boots. If you believe in the things that made this country great, you qualify.
A real cowboy is not afraid to be a man. In the 1970s, the women's liberation people tried to emasculate a whole generation of American men. Those delicate, sensitive men might be great to show off at cocktail parties, but in my opinion, they would never have survived a cold winter on the frontier, or the battlefields of the South Pacific. Winners rule the world. Sometimes it takes a competitive nature, a sharp edge, and a little gravel in your guts; good manly characteristics.
A real cowboy is true to his word. He honors his commitments, contracts, promises, and marriage vows.
A real cowboy takes pride in who he is and what he stands for. Some consider pride to be a sin, but it has compelled more than a few men to do the right thing, and inspired others to try harder.
A real cowboy is true to himself. He stands for truth and right the way he sees it. It takes courage to be a voice in the wilderness when the world is mocking your old time values.
A real cowboy never sits on the fence. He's on one side or the other. Things are black and white in his world. Virtue, commitment, and right or wrong, never fade into shades of gray.
A real cowboy is never tolerant of dishonesty, evil, or cruelty. He knows there are things worth defending and things worth fighting for. An attack on home, family, and country, never goes unchallenged.
A real cowboy is kind to animals. He tolerates livestock, loves his stupid horse, and is best of friends with his ugly dog. He revers wildlife, but like the livestock he tends, he understands the place of deer and elk in nature's food chain.
A real cowboy never complains about the grub. Eat what's fixed and be glad to have the food. Give us this day our daily bread. No one ever promised ice cream and cantaloupe.
A real cowboy takes his hat off when he enters a building or sits down to eat. It's a quaint old custom, but it still shows class and good manners.
A real cowboy is impeccably polite to women and little kids. Real women respond in kind.
A real cowboy is hopelessly romantic. He is a poet at heart who loves nature, sunsets, pretty girls, and wide open spaces. He is the original environmentalist, but unlike the recent variety, he has hope for the future and reverence for the past.
A real cowboy is shamelessly idealistic. He knows good from evil, and right from wrong, and expects that other people know the difference too. He sees the world as it could be, and should be.
A real cowboy places his trust in God and his conscience. Political correctness and social expediency come and go, but some things are timeless. Truth, honor, and virtue, never change.


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Posted on February 12, 2008Mark it on the calendar - Fear Factory's first and last offering, Concrete, is OUT NOW. Journey back to when this SoCal metal act was just beginning...hell, back when drummer Raymond Herrera was still in high school. Recorded in 1991, just about 1 year after the band formed, this 16 song recording secured Fear Factory a deal with Roadrunner, and was the start of a very bright future for a then unknown Ross Robinson. 16 tracks in total: 8 of which were re-recorded for 1992's Soul Of A New Machine debut, 4 of which have never been heard, and 4 which later morphed into other songs. Tells guitarist Dino Cazares, "Honestly, I think Concrete sounded better than Soul Of A New Machine. Ross is really good at capturing the moment." Be sure to read the new Fear Factory 'Concrete' biography.
Did you know it was also the very first record ever produced by Ross Robinson? Available on CD for around £12.99 from: HMV - £2 off with Download 2002 discount card + free 'Download 2002' sampler CD, Virgin/VShop - £2 off with voucher in current issue of Kerrang! (27/7), MVC, Sanity, Andys, Tower, and all good indies. The tracklisting is:
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Resources for Parents and Professionals on Asperger's Syndrome
Lorna Wing was the first to use the term Aspergers syndrome, or AS, in a paper published in the U.K. in 1981, although the syndrome was originally described by Hans Asperger in 1944. The term was not accepted internationally until the early 1980. Indeed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of Diseases only included the criteria for AS in 1994 and 1993 respectively.
The current prevailing view is that AS is a subgroup within the autistic spectrum and has its own diagnostic criteria. There is also evidence to suggest the syndrome is far more common than classic autism and may be diagnosed in children who have never previously been considered autistic. The age at which the usual AS pattern of behavior and abilities is most conspicuous is during the primary school years at the mean age of eight years..
Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood
(Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1998. 223 pages, paperback. $19)
Review by Brenda Bickel and Donna Soule, NAMI Literature CommitteeThe slimness of this 185-page book certainly does not reflect the amount of the author's knowledge and experience as much as it reflects the current lack of knowledge, in general, about the rarely occurring Aspergers syndrome (AS). Tony Attwood is a psychologist who has specialized in this area for more than 25 years and has met more than 1,000 persons with the AS diagnosis, from preschoolers to a retired professor who was awarded the Nobel Prize. The current prevailing view is that AS is a variant of autism and a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). The condition affects the development of a wide range of abilities. It is now considered a subgroup within the autistic spectrum and has its own diagnostic criteria. Evidence also suggests that it is far more common than classic autism and may be diagnosed in children who have never previously been considered autistic. Aspergers typical pattern of behavior and diminished abilities is most conspicuous during the primary school years, at about the mean age of eight years. Wing, who provided the forward and is referred to frequently in the book, describes the primary clinical features of AS as:
Asperger Syndrome, edited by Ami Klin, Fred R. Volkmar, and Sara S. Sparrow(Guilford Press, 2000. 464 pages. $45.00 in hardcover)
Reviewed by Brenda Souto, NAMI staffThe newest volume on Asperger's Syndrome (AS) brings together distinguished scholars and practitioners to offer an up-to-date statement about what is currently known about AS, offered against the quickly shifting backdrop of clinical research and practice. The book explores the effects of Asperger's syndrome on an individual's social, communicative, and behavioral development. It also identifies the challenges that children, adolescents, and adults with AS face at home, in school, in the workplace, and in other everyday settings. Detailed attention is given to practical issues related to assessment, treatment, and guidelines for clinical evaluation (useful instruments are included). Of special interest is a blueprint for developing individualized treatment programs that highlight new developments in social and communication skills training. Although written as a graduate-level textbook, Asperger Syndrome is relatively easy to understand, especially for parents who already have a basic understanding of the disorder. In fact, for parents looking for the most in-depth information on ASthose who describe themselves as "having read everything ever published on the topic"this may well be the next book to add to that stack. For others, Asperger Syndrome may be something to purchase and share with their childs clinician or educator who will find it useful in understanding the unique qualities of the child with AS. It concludes with several parents' essays that describe the trials and tribulationsas well as the joys and the victoriesof life with a child with Asperger's syndrome. The editors, members of the Yale Child Study Center, are nationally recognized experts in the area of diagnosis and treatment of autistic spectrum disorders. Their contribution to our understanding of a disorder so many clinicians still fail to identify is much appreciated by advocates and parents alike.


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London (CNN) -- A nurse at the hospital that was duped by a prank call from two Australian radio DJs concerning Prince William's pregnant wife, Catherine, has apparently committed suicide, the hospital confirmed Friday.
The nurse "was recently the victim of a hoax call," King Edward VII Hospital said in a media statement.
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The nurse who died was the person who first took the hoax call and transferred it through to Catherine's ward, the hospital's public relations company said.
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Angry comments have been posted on the 2Day FM Facebook page since the news of the nurse's death broke.
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