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Pavlik stops Espino
Ringside by Brady Crytzer and Antonio Castro
Photography by Gary Sarti
In a phone booth affair, WBC and WBO world middleweight Champion Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik (36-1, 32 KOs) battered challenger Miguel Espino (20-3-1, 9 KOs) for five rounds until the challenger's corner threw in the towel giving Pavlik the TKO victory. In front of a supportive hometown crowd Pavlik dropped the challenger three times, each with a ripping right uppercut, en route to earning the TKO victory.
Despite being just six days before Christmas, the loyal followers of Pavlik came out in stride to support their hometown hero in the quaint basketball gymnasium that is the Beeghley Center on the campus of Youngstown State University. With 3,409 spectators in attendance, numbers paled in comparison to Pavlik's February defense against Marco Antonio Rubio, but one would never know the difference judging by the vocal crowd support given to "The Ghost." With the snow flurrying outside, fans were giddy with excitement.
After all, it's not every day that fans seated on wooden pull-out bleachers, eating prepackaged bags of popcorn, get the opportunity to watch a live defense of the world middleweight championship.
As the men met in the center of the ring, Espino set the tone of the bout as he threw a short left hook when Pavlik attempted to touch gloves. Pavlik, who is known for his methodical use of thumping punches, started unusually fast throwing hard hook to the head and body of Espino. The gritty Espino was unafraid of the champion and was hit flush with a left-right combination after bullying his way forward. On the inside "The Ghost" slammed hard left hooks to the body of the challenger. Clearly having the heard the bell sound Espino threw a left hook at Pavlik. In perfect position referee Steve Smoger penalized the challenger one point.
Round two saw the phone booth brawl continue and Espino was warned for hitting Pavlik below the belt with multiple punches. After resuming the scrap Pavlik punished the challenger with a right hand to the face that snapped Espino's head back. The game Espino refused to give ground and found a home for a snapping left hook. Round three saw Espino come alive and land five punches flush to the face of the champion. Despite enjoying a significant height advantage Pavlik elected to fight in close quarters playing into the gameplan of the motivated challenger. Espino found a punch wandering low and Smoger issued a final warning. With ten seconds left in round three the men traded heavy blows with their foreheads pressed together.
Espino began round four as a man on fire winging hard punches to the stationary head of the champion. His momentum was stifled however when his head snapped back from a wicked uppercut courtesy of the world middleweight champion that sent him to the mat. Espino was slow to rise however he beat the count. After a brief exchange in which Espino continued to press forward Pavlik dropped the challenger with an identical punch. Espino once again beat the count and, badly bloodied, finished the round swinging with "The Ghost."
A desperate Espino came out looking to grapple in round five. Once again fighting inside Pavlik was hit hard, short punches from the challenger. After creating some space Pavlik launched two straight punches that stunned Espino. Suddenly a third uppercut put the challenger on the floor. Espino was willing to continue; however, his corner had seen enough and threw in the towel at 1:44 of the fifth round.
"There was a little bit of rust in there tonight," Pavlik admitted. "Espino fought a great fight. I don't need to go in there and trade punches with a fighter like that."
Following the win Pavlik and promoter Bob Arum made it very clear where their attention was focused next.
"Paul Williams you're not the most feared fighter and you've got a guy standing right here in Youngstown, OH that wants you." - Brady Crytzer
Peter Wins Fight; Brown Clowns, Wins Crowd
In a wildly entertaining bout Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter scored a fourth round TKO over Gabe "Big G" Brown at 2:58.
At 6'4 and 363 pounds "Big G" Gabe Brown was an instant fan favorite. Despite his vocal group of supporters, he would need more than the adoration of the Beeghley Center to defeat the formidable former heavyweight champion Peter.
Brown pumped out a lazy jab to start off the fight to impede the progress of Peter. Although he enjoyed a significant advantage in speed and power, Peter's offense was sloppy and off target. At the midway point of the round Peter found an opening to land two looping, hard overhand rights on the chin of his opponent. "The Nigerian Nightmare" closed out the round with a three punch combination to the corpulent midsection of Brown.
Peter started off the second round by utilizing a stiff jab to soften up his opposition. The massive Brown stood his ground, undeterred by the power punching slugger, and brought the crowd to its feet after throwing, and landing, a classic bolo punch. Brown finished the round with a smile on his face but was thoroughly outboxed in the period. The third round witnessed Brown stand in front of Peter and, after eating two ripping body shots, drop his hands and taunt the former WBC heavyweight champion. Brown proceeded to stick out his chin and absorb four haymakers, only to raise his gloves and ask for another. The frustrated Peter resorted to grappling with his XL opponent until the final bell.
"The Nigerian Nightmare" was all business in the fourth round as he kept his distance and connected with short, jarring hooks. As the behemoth Brown wound up for another bolo punch Peter connected with four wicked hooks that sent his opponent tumbling down like a tree. Much to the chagrin of the crowd Brown regained his footing and raised his arms to announce his return. Smelling blood Peter jumped all over Brown and, with two seconds left in the round referee Randy Jarvis jumped in to stop the contest.
The official time of the stoppage was 2:58 of round four. - Brady Crytzer
Martirosyan Still Unbeaten, Nabs NABO/NABF Crown
Vanes "The Nightmare" Martirosyan (26-0, 17 KOs) defeated Willie Lee (17-6, 11 KOs) via TKO at 2:13 of the third round making him the NABF and NABO super welterweight champion.
Martirosyan utilized quick footwork early in the fight to land hard, angular punches on Lee. Though Lee was firing back, the Olympian Martirosyan was exploiting every opening that his wily opponent was giving him. In a flash, the Freddie Roach-trained Martirosyan launched a counter right cross on the chin of Lee that buckled him. With his opponent badly hurt Martirosyan unloaded with several hard combinations. Despite the blows, Lee managed to stay on his feet and survive the round.
Lee, although still badly shaken, was unafraid of Martirosyan and backed his opponent up with stiff jabs to start round two. Lee continued to pressure Martirosyan but was hit with several straight punch counters. The undefeated Martirosyan was largely on the defensive throughout the round and had Lee firing badly off-target shots by the final bell.
Martirosyan began to headhunt in the third period and scored with multiple right hands. As Lee rushed in with a left hook that missed its mark Martirosyan countered with a short right hook that sent his opponent to the canvas. While Lee managed to beat the count, he was on shaky legs and his opponent pounced. Martirosyan unloaded with a vicious combination that Lee down for one final time. Although Lee beat the count referee Randy Jarvis waved off the contest.
The official time of the stoppage was 2:13 of round three.- Brady Crytzer
Korobov Continues to Roll
In a middleweight contest 2008 Olympic standout Matt Korobov (9-0, 7 KOs) earned his ninth professional victory stopping Ken Dunham (6-12-1, 4 KOs) at 1:29 of the third round.
The men fought at a measured pace early as Korobov focused his attack to the body of his opponent with a stiff jab. Although Korobov was pressing, Dunham picked his shots with his back against the ropes. Korobov excited ringside observers with a smacking southpaw left to the body of Dunham, and quickly sent him to the canvas with a short left hook at the bell.
Round two saw the southpaws struggle with clinches early on causing referee Randy Jarvis to intervene. It was midway through the period that the amateur experience of the Russian began to shine as he created space and punished Dunham with hard southpaw rights to the head. Upon hearing the ten second clapper Korobov exploded with punches, ripping combinations to the head that left a wobbly Dunham stumbling back to his corner.
The third round saw Korobov begin to choose his punches more carefully. After being hit with a hard left hook Dunham took a knee in the corner to avoid more punishment. Though he beat the count Dunham was sent to the canvas with a sweeping southpaw left cross that ended his night.
The official time of the stoppage was 1:29.- Brady Crytzer
Henry remains perfect
In the opening bout of the evening, undefeated Junior middleweight Omar Henry (6-0, 6 KO's) kept his perfect knockout streak alive by destroying a game Jessie Davis (11-16, 8 KO's) at 2:23 of the first round.
Henry started off quickly, coming straight out and opening up with about 15 unanswered power shots. Davis did a great job to remain standing, until about ½ the round remained when a right uppercut by Henry staggered and sent Davis down. After getting up at the count of eight, Davis was dropped immediately by a straight right hand.
Davis rose quickly from the second knockdown, but Henry remained on the offensive and sent Davis down with another right hand, which forced referee Jimmy Villers to call a halt to the contest.
The official time of the stoppage was 2:23.- Antonio Castro
Hazimihalis wins debut in impressive fashion
Local favorite Chris Hazimihalis (1-0, 1 KO), a lightweight, made his much anticipated pro debut a successful one by stopping Norman Allen (0-6-1) at 1:06 of the 3rd round.
The first two rounds featured Hazimihalis using his aggressive style to trap Allen on the ropes while he unleashed several combinations. In the third round, Hazimihalis landed a straight right that staggered Allen, and ended up dropping him to a knee. Allen then spit out his mouthpiece and informed referee Jimmy Villers that he was unable to continue.
The official time of the stoppage was 1:06.- Antonio Castro
Giuriceo and White battle to crowd pleasing draw
The first fight to go the distance was the junior welterweight barnburner that saw local fighter Jake Giuriceo (5-0-1, 2 KO's) and Clevelander Henry White (4-4-2, 3 KO's) fight to a six round majority draw.
Both boxers came out aggressive and the early rounds were tough to score. White landed a great left hook to the body and then to the jaw that Giuriceo took and showed he had a tough chin in the third round. The fourth round appeared to be a round that White took off, as Giuriceo was in total control throughout. The remaining two rounds were again, fought aggressively by both boxers as each had their moments.
The official judges scores were 57-57 twice, and 58-56 for Giuriceo. Fightnews scored the fight for Giuriceo 58-56. - Antonio Castro
Garcia stops Herrera
After two uneventful opening rounds, Miguel Angel Garcia (19-0, 16 KO's) found his mark and stopped Yogli Herrera (22-13, 15 KO's) at 2:19 of the third round in a featherweight matchup.
Garcia knocked Herrera down twice in the third round, the first from a left hook to the jaw, and the finisher was a right cross to the face. Referee Jimmy Villers reached the count of ten.
The official time of the stoppage was 2:19.- Antonio Castro
Nelson Defeats Carrasquillo
In a welterweight matchup, Willie Nelson (13-0-1) 8 KO's survived a first round knockdown to win a six round unanimous decision over Doel Carrasquillo (12-14-1, 10 KO's).
Nelson was knocked down by a right hand to the chin after he was caught off balance. He rose immediately, suggesting that it was a flash knockdown. There were not many other highlights in the fight as Nelson chose to use his 6'3 frame to box circles around Carrasquillo.
Despite the knockdown, two of the three judges saw it a shutout, 60-54, with the third judge scoring the bout 59-55.- Antonio Castro
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Suspended tailback Marc Tyler took his first steps towards rejoining the USC Trojans on Wednesday.
Tyler, who has been involved in a number of off-field incidents this year and has been suspended for the season opener against Minnesota, was allowed to practice with the scout team and will now be permitted to rejoin team meetings.
While practicing Wednesday was a positive for the Trojans' leading rusher in 2010, it is just the first of many steps the embattled running back must take before being allowed back on the team.
"He's done what we've asked him to do to be able to come back and practice," said Athletic Director Pat Haden, who attended the early part of practice. "He's not playing. He's on the scout team. He still has a lot more hurdles to overcome."
Echoing the comments of Haden, head coach Lane Kiffin was also clear in saying that Tyler's practicing with the scout team was just the first phase in rehabilitating his status with the program.
"It's the next step in the process [of] Marc hopefully coming back," Kiffin said. "This isn't a major step. He's not cleared for the second game. This is just something that we had in place as he goes through this process."
If and when Tyler is permitted to rejoin the team, whether it is in week two or further on down the line, it is unclear what his role will ultimately be with the Trojans.
Junior Curtis McNeal and sophomore Dillon Baxter have established themselves as the frontrunners to start at tailback, while freshmen Amir Carlisle, one of fall practice's biggest surprises, and D.J. Morgan also factor into the equation.
Still, if Tyler can recapture 2010 form - the 5-foot-11, 230-pound 'back averaged 5.3 yards per carry for 913 yards and 9 touchdowns in last season, there is reason to believe he may factor into the Trojans' tailback equation before it's all said and done.
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MEDINA — Two Brunswick-area men are accused of breaking into a Chippewa Lake home and assaulting a woman and her teenage son.
Shane A. Wuensch, 19, of 837 Pennys Drive, Brunswick, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of aggravated burglary, two counts of kidnapping — all first-degree felonies — and a count of second-degree felonious assault.
He is scheduled to stand trial May 20.
The second man, Brandon M. Ward, 19, of 4086 Boston Road, Lot 19, Brunswick Hills Township, pleaded not guilty Feb. 28 to two counts of aggravated burglary, first-degree felonies; two counts of kidnapping, first-degree felonies; and a count of second-degree felonious assault.
Wuensch and Ward, along with two other men and two boys, threw bricks through the windows and broke into the Lake Road home Dec. 2, according to sheriff's reports.
The 43-year-old resident told sheriff's deputies that the group attacked her with a baseball bat and threw gasoline on her and her 14-year-old son.
The boy was taken to Lodi Hospital, police reported. The woman refused treatment.
A sheriff's deputy reported the woman's 17-year-old son said the motive for the attack was a dispute over a girl at school.
Wuensch and Ward have additional cases pending in Medina County Common Pleas Court.
Wuensch is awaiting sentencing for a charge of possessing N-benzylpiperazine, a drug similar to amphetamines, a third-degree felony.
Ward is awaiting sentencing after being convicted Sept. 10 for marijuana trafficking and unlawful possession of a dangerous ordnance, both fifth-degree felonies. He's also awaiting an unrelated April 1 trial for robbery, a second-degree felony.
Wuensch also has failed to appear twice in Medina County Common Pleas Court, and Ward has failed to appear once.
Both men are being held at the Medina County Jail. Wuensch has a $500,000 bond, and Ward has a $250,000 bond.
According to police reports, Dale Mackey, 19, of 3161 Holly Drive, Brunswick, was one of the six home invaders, but he was not charged. However, he has other charges in Medina County Common Pleas Court.
Mackey was sentenced Monday to 180 days in jail for two counts of marijuana trafficking and two counts of heroin trafficking — all fifth-degree felonies.
Mackey's mother, Nancy A. Mackey, 52, of 4480 Coolidge St., Brunswick, also was sentenced Monday to two years of probation on a count of aggravated drug trafficking, a fourth degree felony, a count of heroin trafficking and a count of trafficking an unspecified drug — both fifth-degree felonies.
Charges have not been filed against the other three named in the reports in connection with the home invasion: a 19-year-old man and two boys, 17 and 16 years old.
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Morgan Freeman reprises his detective role as Dr. Alex Cross in "Kiss the Girls," this time tracking the kidnapper of a senator's daughter.
Johnny Depp stars as the real-life George Jung in this decades-spanning chronicle of an innocent kid-turned-big time drug dealer. The costumes and hairpieces start with hippiedom and go up through disco days and beyond, but the film never gets below the surface.
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Renee Zellweger is a stitch in this uneven adaptation of Helen Fielding's bestseller about the London career girl longing for romantic attachment. Hugh Grant is snarkily funny as her boss and Colin Firth aloofly earnest as the barrister her parents want her to date.
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Tom Greene stars in this shocking comedy about a 28-year-old who moves back in with his parents.
Rachael Leigh Cook, Tara Reid and Rosario Dawson star as garage-band wannabes shot to stardom by evil promoters (Parker Posey and Alan Cumming) who manipulate teen trends in arch, overproduced but amusing, musically infectious satire.
Although the sequel retains its predecessor's breezy (verging on airheaded) retro spirit, ''The Mummy Returns'' is a mite darker and scarier, and the effects a little spiffier. The movie doesn't know how to end, though: one cliffhanging climactic faceoff follows another, and the Mummy mumbojumbo rumbles on.
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Liv Tyler is a convincing sexpot, though, as a femme fatale who ruins the lives of three men (Matt Dillon, Paul Reiser and John Goodman) after one night at a dive bar. Michael Douglas, who also produced the dark comedy, is the best thing in it as a sleazy hit man.
Ben Franklin had it right: Men and melons are hard to know. Nevertheless, in this refreshingly funny romantic comedy starring Ashley Judd, Hugh Jackman and Greg Kinnear, reassures with the wisdom that inside every cynic is a romantic struggling to get out.
Perhaps the world's first cloak-and-diaper movie, a charming action-fantasy in which the children of spies save their parents -- and the world.
Forgive the clumsy climax, which belongs in another movie, and savor the playing of Pierce Brosnan as a British agent on the down-slide and Geoffrey Rush as a man whose past makes him vulnerable. One of the better John Le Carre screen adaptations.
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Jake "The Snake" Roberts has been announced as the second inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame 2014.
The announcement was made live during WWE Monday Night RAW on January 27.
The Snake (born Aurelian Smith, Jr.) is the some of wrestling journeyman Grizzly Smith and began wrestling in 1975. He took the Jake Roberts moniker early on in his career to step away from his father's name. In his early years Roberts cut his teeth in all the major territories of the day, including Georgia Championship Wrestling, Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, World Class Championship Wrestling and Mid-South Wrestling.
In 1986, he joined the World Wrestling Federation and really amped up "The Snake" part of his character by bringing a real life python named Damian to him to the ring for each match.
He started out as a villain and had a wild feud with Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, but eventually his charisma and ability won fans over and he became one of the company's biggest stars. By 1989 and into 1990, Roberts had become arguably the third or fourth most popular good guy on the WWF roster. At a time when the company was running three shows a day, Roberts could be counted on to headline the "B" or "C" in smaller markets.
Roberts left the WWF in 1992 after a falling out with management and had a brief stay in World Championship Wrestling but again problems with management caused Roberts' stay to be short. He also did a lot of work in Mexico for the AAA promotion following his time in WCW.
He returned to the WWF in early in 1996 as a born-again Christian, with a new albino python named Revelations. It was art imitating life as Roberts had become born-again in real life and had tried to rid himself alcohol, drug and infidelity problems that had plagued him since the late '80s. He was fired again in 1997.
From that point, he became better known for out-of-the-ring lifestyle than his wrestling exploits. He dipped back into his addictions, which were chronicled in the 1999 film Beyond the Mat, and became somewhat of punch line in wrestling circles.
He finally truly turned his life around in October 2012 when he moved into a home by Diamond Dallas Page in Atlanta, Georgia, and underwent a rehabilitation program of DDP Yoga, healthy eating, clean living and no drugs or alcohol. His recovery has been a true inspiration and sight to behold for long-time pro wrestling fans who have watched Roberts ebb and flow over his career.
Roberts indicated himself during interviews throughout 2013 that he would've like a spot in the 2014 Royal Rumble match. He didn't get that honor, but he got a show closing, standing ovation at the end the recent Old School RAW and now this induction into the Hall of Fame.
Jake "The Snake" Roberts is a true living, breathing testament of being able to turn one's life around through hard work and determination after years of bad decisions. To long-time pro wrestling fans, Jake "The Snake" Roberts is an icon in the wrestling ring. He is one of the larger-than-life characters that help make the WWF famous in the 1980s. He is a name that fans that have long since stopped watching wrestling still remember fondly.
To say he is worthy of this induction would be a vast understatement. It was long overdue and simply a case of "about time." His in-ring career was prolific and his real life transformation into a brand new person is a story that movies are made of.
No inductor has been announced for Roberts yet, but it seems logical that Diamond Dallas Page, the man who arguably saved Roberts' life, would do the honors.
This year's Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on April 5, in New Orleans, Louisiana inside the New Orleans Arena the night before WrestleMania XXX.


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Bath Literature Festival
For nine days this historic city is transformed into a book-lover's paradise with over 120 literary events on offer. The programme is an eclectic and inspirational mixture of talks, debates and workshops, featuring historians, scientists, novelists, poets, and politicians. There are a number of free events - including poetry readings, and recordings of short story readings for BBC Radio 4.
There is a special focus on families, with lots of entertainment available for children and events in local schools. There is also a varied programme of writers' workshops, covering everything from copy-editing and publishing your own work to honing your writing skills.
The Festival takes place in a number of venues - the Guildhall is its base, but it also uses a number of theatres, galleries and the library - and because the town centre is compact, everything is within easy walking distance.
NB. The 2017 dates are provisional and will be finalised closer to the time.


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Long hailed as the grand master of adventure fiction, Clive
Cussler has continued to astound with the intricate
plotting and astonishing set pieces of his novels. Now,
with a surprising twist, he gives us his most audacious
work yet.
In the final pages of Valhalla Rising, Dirk Pitt
discovered, to his shock, that he had two grown children he
had never known-twenty-three-year-old fraternal twins born
to a woman he thought had died in an underwater earthquake.
Both have inherited his love of the sea: the girl, Summer,
is a marine biologist; the boy, himself named Dirk, is a
marine engineer. And now they are about to help their
father in the adventure of a lifetime.
There is a brown tide infesting the ocean off the shore of
Nicaragua. The twins are working in a NUMA(r) underwater
enclosure, trying to determine its origin, when two
startling things happen: Summer discovers an artifact,
something strange and beautiful and ancient; and the worst
storm in years boils up out of the sky, heading straight
not only for them but also for a luxurious floating resort
hotel square in its path.
The peril for everybody concerned is incalculable, and,
desperately, Pitt, Al Giordino, and the rest of the NUMA(r)
crew rush to the rescue, but what they find in the storm's
wake makes the furies of nature pale in comparison. For
there is an all-too-human evil at work in that part of the
world, and the brown tide is only a by-product of its plan.
Soon, its work will be complete-and the world will be a
very different place.
Though if Summer's discovery is to be believed, the world
is already a very different place...
Filled with breathtaking action and suspense, Trojan
Odyssey is Cussler at the height of his storytelling
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Two new polls give Mitt Romney the edge
Charles Dharapak, File, Associated Press
Two new polls showing a Mitt Romney lead have shaken up prominent liberal bloggers.
Liberal super-blogger Andrew Sullivan took to the Daily Beast on Monday in full meltdown mode, with the headline, "Did Obama just throw the entire election away?"
More measured in tone was Markos Moulitsas at the Daily Kos, who actually commissioned the PPP poll that showed Romney leading by 2 points on Tuesday.
Kos wrote that the poll showed "that Obama's debate performance was an epic blunder. Romney gave his partisans a reason to get excited about him and they've responded. It should come as no surprise that people like to fight for people who are fighting for them."
"The Pew poll is devastating, just devastating," Sullivan wrote. "Before the debate, Obama had a 51-43 lead; now, Romney has a 49-45 lead. That's a simply unprecedented reversal for a candidate in October. Before, Obama had leads on every policy issue and personal characteristic; now Romney leads in almost all of them. Obama's performance gave Romney a 12 point swing! I repeat: a 12 point swing."
Sullivan probably needs to take several deep breaths, walk around the block, and sip a little of the skeptism that Republicans have been using all summer and fall.
Or, as conservative pundit John Podhoretz put it on Tuesday, the polls are "garbage," noting that only 9 percent of respondents talk to pollsters now and no one has any idea how to account for cell phones.
"All we can be sure of," Podhoretz wrote, "in the words of the peerless Internet humorist Iowahawk, 'political poll results accurately reflect the opinions of the weirdo 9 percent who agree to participate in political polls.'"
"What yesterday proved is that all bets are off. We're judging the state of this contest with junk data, and we need to stop. Until pollsters can figure out how to avoid all these crazy mood swings and white noise, they should be put on political and pundit probation."
What is left for the political junkie?
For months now, Republicans have discounted Obama's large leads in many polls by asking a simple question: will exit polls actually show that Democrats outnumbered Republicans by 6, 7 or more percentage points?
The same question now applies in reverse to the Pew poll.
Before adjusting for likely voters, the Pew registered voters sample was 36 percent Republicans, 33 percent Democrats and 30 percent independents. That's an R+3, which most observers believe is a very unlikely outcome. And that's before the likely voter filter, which would goose the R column even further.
Is the Pew skew real, or is it a random variation? Will Republicans, who in the best years usually hope to break even in exit polls, actually measurably outnumber Democrats in this election?
The PPP poll is less easily dismissed, as it actually had a D+3 sample.
How does a D+3 show roughly the same results as an R+5? First, the PPP poll shows Obama retaining a much lower percentage of his own party vote. Pew shows Obama retaining 94 percent of Democrats, while PPP shows him holding only 87 percent.
Party loyalty, in addition to turnout, is a very significant variable and bears watching.
PPP also showed Romney with a 6 point lead among independents, compared to a 4 point lead in Pew.
How does one account for the wild swings in party ID shown in the Pew poll?
One theory holds that party ID is fluid and will spike and fall based on events and public perceptions. This is the school that all along has argued that polls "skewed" toward Democrats are defensible snapshots of the public pulse.
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- 1 cup sifted flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2/5 cup finely chopped suet
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions:Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine the breadcrumbs, sugar, suet, and cranberries with the milk. Add the flour mixture. Pour into a greased mold, filling it only 2/3 full. Cover tightly. Place the mold on a rack in a kettle over 1 inch of boiling water and steam for 2 hours, using high heat at the beginning and, as the steam escapes, lowering the heat. Add water if necessary. Serve with hard sauce.
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'Original Grandparents' Blog From Boyle Heights
Barbara Cooper recalls being a snob when she was 14 years old. She and her family moved from New York to Los Angeles in the 1920s, and the predominantly Jewish neighborhood of Boyle Heights seemed like the most logical choice for a new home.
Barbara, however, decided that "Jewish Tijuana" with its open barrels of foul-smelling herring and pickles and women trudging along Brooklyn Avenue in house dresses and bedroom slippers was not the place for a sophisticated young lady. At her insistence, the family moved to West Los Angeles.
Now 91 years old, Barbara Cooper has returned to Boyle Heights, where Canter's Deli has been replaced with Hernandez Market, and Brooklyn Avenue has been renamed Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. But she and her husband of 73 years, Harry, have seen many changes in their lifetimes and are quick to get with the times.
The hip nonagenarians are not only Web-savvy, they're also contributors to the blogosphere. Their OGs blog, which stands for Original Grandparents and plays on the street term Original Gangstas, is a daily dose of Barbara, 91, and Harry, 96, as they settle into the historic Hollenbeck Palms retirement home in Boyle Heights.
Launched Nov. 6, the video blog was the brainchild of granddaughters Kim Cooper, 41, and Chinta Cooper, 20, who wrote in the introduction, "We've enjoyed the wit, wisdom and weirdness of our grandparents for our whole lives, and think it's high time the rest of the world got a chance."
In featurettes such as "Around the Hood," "Ask Grandma Anything" and "Picture Book," the charming pair share their thoughts on Boyle Heights, give relationship advice — Harry says all a husband needs to know to make a marriage last is two words: "Yes, dear" — and recount stories from their past based on photographs their granddaughters dig up.
Having lived through nearly a century, the Coopers have many tales to tell: of being stranded in Jordan for a week as a result of Barbara naively noting on an airport form that they were Jewish; of obligingly smoking hashish with a group of Arabs in Cairo so as not to offend their generous hosts — "it was a nauseating experience" said Barbara, who was born in a Jewish ghetto in Cairo; of selling watermelons from a cart during summers in Philadelphia, and of living through the Great Depression, a particularly relevant experience in our current economic climate.
The OGs ran a discount shoe store for many years and "worked together on the days that we were compatible," said Barbara, silver-haired and petite. They founded a convalescent home in Los Feliz, the dividends of which support them today. They've lived in Hollywood, Culver City and Camarillo, and have traveled the world, including three visits to Israel. Together, they raised two children and seven grandchildren and after all these years, they're getting their 15 minutes of fame — to their own surprise and their granddaughters' delight.
"We thought we could tell a story about the neighborhood through our family," said Kim Cooper, a native Angeleno who leads bus tours of the city's old neighborhoods. She lives in Boyle Heights with her husband and younger sister Chinta. They decided to bring their grandparents to nearby Hollenbeck so that they could spend more time with them; one of the unexpected benefits of the move was gaining two fascinating sources of social history.
"It's so much fun reminiscing with them about how L.A. used to be," Cooper said.
A blog that began as Cooper and her sister's personal quest to capture their beloved grandparents' memories, thoughts and endearing personalities on tape has turned into a small phenomenon: roughly 200 people from as far as Paris and the Philippines visit the site every day to see PopPop's first encounter with an iPod or hear Bubbe's warm and raspy voice finishing her husband's sentences.
"I was hoping that this would be for our family," said Barbara (her first reaction to the idea was "What's a blog?"). And now that other people are watching, she just hopes that the blog will be entertaining. Prompted by Kim and Chinta's questions, the OGs keep the subject matter light and upbeat; topics such as their two children being gone are off limits, but everything else is fair game, within reason.
When asked what she thought of the outgoing president, Barbara replied, "I am too much of a lady to tell you what I think of Bush."
Whether they're reminiscing or commenting on current events, the OGs are having a blast being the stars of their very own blog. More importantly, they're relishing the time they get to spend with their granddaughters, who they call their children.
"They're our nachas," Barbara said. "They're our joy and our saving grace. And now with this blog, I can't get rid of them!"
To watch the OGs online, visit www.the-ogs.com.
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If you and your man went out to a restaurant and the waitress is flirting with him right in front of you?
Quietly stand up ... Make your way to the owner and ask him where the ***** house in that area is? He will ask you WHY... Point in her direction and say: "SHE IS LOST" Move back to your seat like a lady ... and enjoy your supper with your man
let her flirt and tell him to flirt back to get a break on the meal ..lol
Stab her in the stomach with a fork
You should be flattered that she wants to flirt with your man, it is kind of a compliment towards yourself because you have him :) It also depends on how he reacted to it though.
god help her
Well......I could use a day off......lol
I would probably be amused; also flattered that she found him appealing enough to do so.
well it would depend on how he is acting when she is doing it so if he is looking and paying attention to her then u then after u both get done ask him what u mean to him an se what he says and make sure he looks u in the eys and doesent studder
Back in the day, I would have started crap, but the older I get, the more amusing it to me. I would now be flattered that someone else had so little else to do. If she actually asked him out with me there, I would quietly walk up to her on the way out without leaving a tip and say, "you know you will make better tips if you act professionally."<br />
Any good waitress is going to give the female more attention.
If I felt the way I do now, I'd jump up and uppercut that *****.
i would be fumming but i would try to act sweet till we got outside then i wouldnt say anything till he said somthing like the food/service was good yeah very good why dont you go back in for afters sure you could manage it but then im very very jealous i wouldnt do that too him flirt with waiter but everyones diffrent
Lol! Good question.. First of all i would'nt react in a childish way about it,i would stil enjoy my boyfriends company and of course give the waitress a hard time by sending her up+down for something that i need & ill make sure she gets no tip with the smiley face on the bill. Hahaha
Mine! *bitchslap*
I would do nothing...I know what I have and it would make him fell good..but if she made a move on him....well let's just say is there a plastic surgeon in this restaurant...LOL
I am proud that my man is so handsome.
I really wouldn't care. I get flirted with by waiters all the time. No biggie.
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Tijuana was fun, but why are there so many Japanese restaurants? The Mexican take on sushi is greatly disappointing.I`m from Alaska so I guess I was spoiled by sushi joints that were actually run by first-generation Japanese people.


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I asked for support today, and I got it.
Saturday, November 02, 2013
I have read and heard that one important aspect to reaching goals is support.
Support is one aspect of life that I have neglected. I isolate a lot.
I went to a support group workshop recently, and this workshop really brought up some feelings for me. I have both a growing awareness of the issues and feelings as well as the willingness to work on the issues and feelings.
I've had everything bottled up inside for some time now. I had almost written off a particular person, I'll call her "Alicia," for support. I thought she didn't have time for me.
I went to my support group today where tears just welled up inside me, and I knew I had to ask someone if I could talk to her. I was planning on reaching out to "Brittany" whom I'd never opened up to before. Brittany left the meeting early, and so I thought, I have to go for it, and so I chased after her out the door of the meeting. I caught her outside the meeting and in the midst of tears, asked if I could call her since I was, as I put it, "hemorrhaging emotionally." Brittany said I could call her. Who knows what she's thinking--oh, well. I gotta do what I gotta do.
I went back into the meeting. At the end, I asked Alicia (the one I thought didn't have time for me) one more time if I could have lunch with her, and she said she had plans. I said I really needed to talk to someone, and she went outside with me. I was crying and saying that I couldn't find anyone to talk to lately, and she said that I could talk to her anytime. I said that I had tried to contact her but hadn't heard back from her, and apparently she didn't get my most recent voicemail (I'm thinking that she heard it and might have forgotten . . . she's got a lot going on herself.)
She invited me to come to her house after her lunch date, and so I went to her house and shared with her what I was going through and working on. I talked with her for about an hour. She was a great person to talk to. I feel like a load has been lifted off my chest.
I feel like I need MORE MORE MORE of this--space and opportunity to talk to someone. I am conflicted, because in the past I have talked my mom's ears off (or so it seemed to me), and I was left feeling like I was talking too much. I think the problem is that I just don't need to go to my mom anymore (I haven't gone to her much this past year.)
I definitely need to be heard, and I don't want to be a person who insensitively takes advantage of a listening ear and talks someone's ears off. I tend to "undertalk" until I can't take it anymore, and then I grab someone and talk talk talk.
It's a hard thing.
Maybe my reaching out today has been a GREAT step for me. I think so. I'm pretty sure it's so. It's probably so. It is so.
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Sounds like a great step to me! It can be really hard to be open and admit that you may need some help. Good for you! I am glad that you may have found what you needed!
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I'm glad you found support! Sometimes we just need to have someone listen to us.
Have a good Sunday!
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I am glad you were able to find someone ... perhaps 2 someones ... to talk and confide with.
Healthy stuffs ... the include both the physical and the mental. And the latter can be harder to achieve than the former. Just keep at it ...
Wishing you well.
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Pleased you got the help you needed today. Talking stuff out was essential to me. I had so much baggage.
Along the way it was suggested that I started writing daily. Not so much a journal, but just to sit and write all the thoughts that were racing through my head, so that I got them out on paper where I could see them. The important thing is not to censor anything but just write it all down. Let it all pour out like a flood. Once I started doing this - it was very helpful. I began to see the things that went through my head on a regular basis and it began to unwind like a ball of twine. I also went for counselling to deal with what came up.
I was not ready at that time to give support - I was desperate to find support. I just felt so lonely and isolated - had felt that way all my life, so when I found others who had been through similar things I just wanted to talk my head off.
Learning to give support to others as well as receive it came later on. When we are in a lot of pain we tend to only want others to support us - hence the therapist.
Hugs Wispy.
PS: I believe that we cannot make mistakes. No matter what we do our Higher Power/the Universe can use it to help us learn. I have learned more from the seeming mistakes in my life than I could have in any other way. I am now grateful for everything.
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Good for you. Asking for help can be so hard!
Recently, I had 2 friends ask me for help. One wanted me to go with her to the closing on her condo. She was making a big purchase all by herself and wanted a little support! The other friend wanted to freeze her eggs because she's getting older and hasn't had a baby yet.
Big support. But a good life is filled with support, both giving and receiving.
I wish you the best of luck in your journeys!
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Gil Evans: Moon Taj
Moon Taj
The Gil Evans Orchestra
Into the Hot (Impulse)
John Carisi (conductor), Eddie Costa (piano, vibes),
John Glasel, Joe Wilder (trumpets), Urbie Green, Bob Brookmeyer (trombones), Harvey Phillips (tuba), Phil Woods (alto sax), Gene Quill (clarinet, alto sax), Barry Galbraith (guitar), Art Davis (bass), Osie Johnson (drums).
Composed by John Carisi.
Recorded: New York, 1961
Rating: 96/100 (learn more)
John Carisi was one of the most highly respected composers in jazz, at least by those insiders who were aware of his work. A fascinating, multifaceted musician, Carisi studied under Stefan Wolpe, wrote commercial charts for numerous situations including Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows, composed chamber music and modern dance scores, was conversant with Greek, Arabic, and Balkan music, and played trumpet in a style sort of like a slightly subdued Roy Eldridge.
Carisi's best known piece is of course "Israel" in the Birth of the Cool version that he later redid for Gerry Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band. His tune "Springsville," arranged by Gil Evans, is the opening track on the classic album Miles Ahead. The rest of Carisi's work is difficult to find these days, with a chart or two turning up on relatively obscure albums by Urbie Green, Tony Scott and a few others. Seven octet tracks he recorded for RCA Victor in 1956 were not issued until 1988. The only complete album of his work that I know of is the long out-of-print 1968 Verve LP Machinations led by trumpeter Marvin Stamm.
As if these circumstances don't make it hard enough to find Carisi's work on records, the weirdly deceptive packaging of Into the Hot complicates matters further. Its nominal leader, Gil Evans, does not appear on this album as either arranger or player. The album cover and title lead a buyer to believe that it is a sequel to Evans's previous Impulse album, Out of the Cool. In this case, however, Evans functions solely as a sponsor for the work of two composers whose work he admired. The album comprises six excellent original works: three by Carisi and three by Cecil Taylor, with each composer leading his own ensemble—though Carisi's is a studio group rather than a working band.
As "Moon Taj" vividly demonstrates, Carisi wrote in a harmonic language all his own and was a brilliant orchestrator. "Moon Taj" opens with an exotic-sounding intro that presents a few melodic fragments that are developed throughout the piece, setting up a lyrical, wide-ranging trumpet melody, beautifully played by former Local 802 president John Glasel. A double-time section features an improvised solo by Eddie Costa, one of the era's most sadly neglected talents. Overall, the near perfect balance of unity and contrast in this piece marks it as a full-fledged jazz composition rather than a mere arrangement of a tune.
John Carisi was a jazz musician who was also a true composer, and the musical palette he had at his disposal was much wider and deeper than that of almost any other jazz writer, save perhaps Oliver Nelson and Clare Fischer. The closer you listen, the more you'll realize that Carisi created a personal world of sound unlike any other in jazz.
Reviewer: Kenny Berger
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You're never too old or too young to learn. This is certainly the case when it comes to financial education, which is a significant focus of Old National's community engagement efforts.
While several Old National associates devote time to teaching financial literacy throughout the year, our Financial Empowerment Officer Ben Joergens focuses on this community need on a daily basis. As part of Old National's Community Development Banking team, Joergens works daily to cultivate partnerships, research and develop curricula and teach classes on personal financial management to children and adults of all ages.
Old National recently partnered with the Henderson County (Ky.) Detention Center to bring a financial literacy program to female inmates who have been incarcerated for substance abuse-related crimes. The 12-week program encompassed a variety of important personal finance topics.
In addition, Old National associates helped develop the financial education curriculum in use by "Bank On" partners throughout many Old National communities. The Bank On program provides mainstream financial services, as well as basic knowledge, to those who would not otherwise have a banking relationship.
"The need for financial education far exceeds what we alone can provide," explained Kathy Schoettlin, Old National's Chief Community Relations and Social Responsibility Officer. "Ben does a great job of developing partnerships, recruiting volunteers and supplying others with the tools they need to teach, so we can share the knowledge and spread our resources as widely as possible."


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Research Article
Like You Need a Hole in the Head: Tool Innovation a Possible Cause of Trephination. A Case from Kerma, Nubia
Version of Record online: 26 AUG 2011
DOI: 10.1002/oa.1281
Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
International Journal of Osteoarchaeology
Volume 23, Issue 5, pages 545–556, September/October 2013
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Martin, D. C. (2013), Like You Need a Hole in the Head: Tool Innovation a Possible Cause of Trephination. A Case from Kerma, Nubia. Int. J. Osteoarchaeol., 23: 545–556. doi: 10.1002/oa.1281
Publication History
- Issue online: 7 OCT 2013
- Version of Record online: 26 AUG 2011
- Manuscript Accepted: 17 JUL 2011
- Manuscript Revised: 13 JUL 2011
- Manuscript Received: 27 MAR 2011
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- Kerma;
- Nubia;
- paleopathology;
- Sudan;
- tool diffusion;
- trephination
This paper presents one case from Kerma (ind-14.1.595 or K317) which was initially reported to have a 'fatal traumatic wound' in the front of the skull. The individual has a dime sized, circular hole with no radiating or concentric fracture lines associated with it. It also shows clear evidence of healing along the inside edges of the pathology. This was according to the preliminary, and only, analysis performed when excavated at Kerma (1913–1916), which was most likely performed by a crew member not formerly trained in anthropology, or medical science. Differential diagnosis will be discussed with respect to this lesion actually being a form of traumatic injury, possible remnants of a bony tumour, and trephination, among other diagnoses. Trephination has been identified in ancient Egypt and Nubian studies, though it is a rarity. Although trephination is a possible cause for the present lesion, this example does not fit the morphology of any other examples of the practise from this region or time period. Given that there have been similar borings witnessed on architecture from the Egyptian Old Kingdom, this lesion may suggest implementation of an already present architectural tool for medical purposes among the Kerma Nubians. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.


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Hawks and Eagles (Accipitridae)
Cassin's Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus africanus) - HBW 2, p. 203
French: Aigle de Cassin
German: Schwarzachseladler
Spanish: Aguila azor Congoleña
Taxonomy: Limnaetus africanus Cassin, 1865, Ogabi River, Gabon.
The only African member of the genus (as presently defined); previously placed in Hieraaetus, or more often in its own genus Cassinaetus. Monotypic.
Distribution: Sierra Leone and Liberia E to W Uganda and E Zaire; also NW Angola.
- Least Concern Enlarge map
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text: Bihar, a north Indian state of over a hundred million people, is India's poorest state known for caste conflict, political violence, and a Maoist insurgency. At the same time, since the early 1990s a dramatic upsurge of lower caste politics swept Bihar and other parts of north India. Drawing from ethnographic fieldwork conducted since 2002, this talk examines why caste remains the most important political identity in Bihar and what this reveals about the dynamics of India's democracy.


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According to a Feb. 8 report from TapNapSnap.com, Invicta FC featherweight contender Ediane "India" Gomes (10-2) is extremely upset that Cris "Cyborg" Santos (12-1, 1 NC) signed a multi-fight deal with the Lion Fight kickboxing promotion, rather than accepting a headlining bout against her at Invicta FC 8.
Gomes, 33, has been waiting a full year to get her hands on the Brazilian legend.
The featherweight superstar says Invicta FC officials kept her off the Invicta FC 7 because they wanted her to fight "Cyborg" for the promotion's 145-pound strap at Invicta FC 8.
And since it was announced that Santos will be fighting Jorina Baars at Lion Fight 14 on March 28 at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, Nev., Gomes' Invicta FC title bout against her looks highly unlikely for Invicta FC 8.
"I am waiting one year on Invicta FC," Gomes said. "Last card they didn't put me to fight because they said they would give me 'Cyborg.' They said they would give me 'Cyborg' on March and now they come to me and say they can't give me 'Cyborg' because shes is going to fight Muay Thai. Really? I was training hard to fight with her.
"Cyborg" are u scared to put your belt on the line? I don't want to fight 145 pounds anymore, I was going to drop down to 135 pounds but because of her being [top-ranked and me No. 2], I wanted to fight her because this fight was going to happen! I am waiting on you guys Invicta! I am a fighter not a model! 'Cyborg' and Ronda [Rousey] keep p*ssying around! But I am here 'Cyborg'! I am ready for any girl, 135 or 145 pounds!"
It hasn't yet been announced when Invicta FC 8 will be, but the projected headliner of "Cyborg" vs Gomes appears to be off the table.
Perhaps Santos will vacate her Invicta FC 145 pound belt to give Gomes a title shot against another top-ranked featherweight, but that's just rumor and speculation at present time.
Santos returns to Las Vegas to fight Baars on March 28.
"We are excited to have 'Cyborg' back with us on March 28 in Las Vegas," said Lion Fight CEO Scott Kent. "In her last fight, Cyborg absolutely dominated French Muay Thai Champion Jennifer Colomb, leaving no question that she is a legitimate two-sport athlete who can win impressively in both MMA and Muay Thai."
"She also showed she is an aggressive fighter who has the power and pace to finish fights," he continued. "I think she won over a lot of new fight fans in our ring, and they can't wait to see her in action again."


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Michael Patton's Final 2009-10 Game-by-Game Stats
2008-09 Photo Gallery
2010-11: Played in 29 games on the season, making nine starts ... Averaged 3.9 points and 1.0 rebounds per game while shooting 34.7 percent from the floor ... Scored a season-high 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting against Seattle (2/19) ... Grabbed a career-best four rebounds twice, at Maryland-Eastern Shore (11/24) and at Ohio (2/5) ... Dished out a career-high six assists and recorded a career-best four steals at Toledo (2/26) ... Had 3-plus assists in seven different contests ... Made a pair of free throws with 11 seconds remaining to help NIU seal a victory at Eastern Michigan (1/11) ... Played in his 100th career game at Miami (2/9).
2009-10: Played in 27 games, recording two starting assignments ... Averaged 3.8 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game on a 36.5 field goal percentage ... Posted three double-digit scoring outputs ... Scored a season-high 17 points on six three-pointers at Bowling Green (2/10/2010) ... Chipped in 12 points, all on threes, in a season-high 34 minutes of action at Western Michigan (2/17/2010) ... Scored 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting versus Miami (Ohio) (2/6/2010) ... Tallied five or more points on seven other occasions ... Drilled at least two three-pointers seven times ... One of eight NIU players to score at least 100 points (103) on the season.
2008-09: Played in 25 games, coming off the bench in 24 of those contests ... Averaged 14.2 minutes per game ... Scored 4.4 points per contest, shooting 28.7 percent from the field, including a 32.9 percent mark from beyond the three-point arc ... Tallied five double-digit scoring outputs, including two in the final five games of the season ... Connected on a season-high five field goals apiece against both Southern Illinois (Dec. 17) and at Toledo (March 8) ... Played at least 20 minutes in seven games, including four-of the last five contests ... All five of his field goals at Toledo were three-pointers ... One of eight NIU players to score 100 or more (109) points on the season.
2007-08: Appeared in 27 games, including 11 starts ... Averaged 6.8 points-per-game and knocked down a team-best 35 three-pointers ... Garnered 14 points against Central Michigan (3/1/08) ... Posted a season-high 22 points and a team-season best five three-pointers in a 88-78 upset victory over Akron (2/12/08) ... Tallied 12 points and a pair of three-pointers against Eastern Michigan (1/16/08) ... Scored a game high 20 points, including four three-pointers, against Western Michigan (1/5/08) ... Picked up 14 points, including three treys, against Green Bay (12/22/07) ... Posted a team-best 12 points and tied a team-season high with four three pointers against Notre Dame (12/8/07) ... Led NIU in his collegiate debut with seven points in 16 minutes of action against Northern Iowa (11/9/07).
Prep / Personal: Son of head coach Ricardo Patton ... Helped Solebury School to a third-place finish in the state championships as a senior, while earning All-Conference and All-Regional honors along the way ... Three-year letterwinner and two-time team MVP for Boulder High School ... Participated in both the Joint Effort Primetime Hoops and Rocky Mountain Fall Showcase ... Member of the Colorado Select AAU basketball club ... Born July 23, 1989 ... Son of Ricardo and Jennifer Patton ... Major is organizational/corporate communications.


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The historic Minton's Restaurant in Harlem served as a special welcoming home for one of Harlem's most precious gems last week as they helped celebrate Tenor Noah Stewart as he treated celebrity guest and tastemakers to a live performance presented by Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege.
The renowned artist whose musical development started in Harlem where he studied classical music at the Harlem School of the Arts took a break from touring and returned home where he wowed the crowd with an intimate live performance that was so impressive it garnered a standing ovation and encore performance!
In attendance was Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway, TV personality Star Jones and Opera Diva Jessye Norman just to name a few.
Guest spent the evening enjoying specialty Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege cocktails while dining on delicious Hor d'oeures. Our favorite cocktails of the evening were the "Perfect Pitch Punch" a sweet treat which consisted of Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege, Apricot Nectar, Blood Orange, Lemon Pomegranate, Old Fashioned Bitters and Chandon Brut and in at a close second was the also delicious and crisp Hennessy Privilege Sweet Tenor Sidecar; the concoction made with Hennessy Privilege, Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach, Raspberry Puree and Lemon, seemingly one of the most popular cocktails served all night amongst guest, including us.
A great time was had by all. A perfect summer night uptown filled with fantastic music and more than satisfying spirits!
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Greg Broadmore is the artist behind the incomparable Dr Grordbort's. He was also a concept artist on a little film called District 9. If you liked the alien weapons, exo suits, and ships, that was him. He recently completed a series of updates to classic Tintin panels, taking Hergé 's original line drawings into a whole new world. For many, the rocketship from Destination Moon is an anchor to their childhood – and now here it is, in highly detailed glory.
I've got a massive 1800×2330 version of it here.
To enter Greg's world, check out his website, The King of Fatboss.
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Call to Worship
The Day of Pentecost is here! God's children have gathered in this place:
we are transformed into God's family by God's Spirit joining with ours.
Come, Spirit of adoption, and open our hearts to our sisters and brothers:
Come, Holy Spirit!
Come, Spirit of peace, and calm our trembling hearts:
Come, Holy Spirit!
Come, Breath of God, and overturn our conventional lives:
Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer of the Day
Holy God,
Keeper of promises:
you fill the empty aching of our lives
with the comfort of your presence;
you rejoice in us as your children
even when we throw temper tantrums;
you re-energize us with your grace
when we become most settled.
Jesus Christ,
Giver of peace:
we are not orphans of this world,
but claimed as your sisters and brothers;
you do not give up on us,
but give yourself for our sakes;
you show us the path to God,
when we have lost our way.
Holy Spirit,
Gentle Teacher:
you go to bat for us
when we are in a slump;
you whisper the language of faith
when we have forgotten the words;
you re-member us
when we are most fragmented.
Heart of our hearts,
Flesh of our flesh,
Spirit of our spirits:
hear us as we pray as one people, saying,
Our Father...
Call to Reconciliation
It is easy to assume we are on our own; Jesus has left us behind to take care of things. But if we rely only on ourselves, we quickly fall into lives that do not reflect faithfulness. Like the first believers, we can join our voices, praying that God's Spirit will come to us, bringing grace and hope. Join me as we pray,
Unison Prayer of Confession
It is never easy for us to enter this time of confession, Abba God, for we have trouble believing our failures, our lives, our sins compare in any way to the evil and violence of our world. Yet our hearts are troubled when we think of how we feast on the pain of others; we are dismayed when we remember how we turn away from those in need; we are afraid to be totally dependent on you.
Forgive us, Gracious God. In your mercy, gather us up and embrace us with your love. Open our hearts to receive your Spirit that we might live more faithful lives. Fill us with the peace of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, in whose name we pray.
Silent Prayers may be offered
Assurance of Pardon
God's Spirit prays with us and for us; God's hope strengthens us in times of weakness; God's grace heals our brokenness.
God's forgiveness restores us to new life and new service. Thanks be to God, to whom we sing our praises for ever and ever. Amen.
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
May the Lord of Pentecost be with you!
And also with you.
People of Pentecost, lift your hearts to the Spirit moving in your midst.
We open our hearts to the Breath of God who fills us with hope and grace.
Daughters and sons of the Holy One, lift your joy to our God.
We sing the song of Pentecost in the language of every heart - praise and thanksgiving to our God on every tongue!
In the shadows of chaos you breathed,
Creator God,
your Spirit moving over the waters of life.
You opened your hands,
filling all creation with goodness and beauty.
You gathered up earth's dust,
shaping us in your image,
filling our lungs with Spirit's life.
But drunk on the new wine
of human arrogance and desire,
we listened to the competing voices
of evil, sin and death,
believing they alone spoke the truth.
With sighs too deep for words,
you continued to call us home,
speaking through teachers and prophets.
When we hid our faces
you looked upon us in compassion,
sending Jesus Christ to restore us to life.
And so, with your people here on earth,
with the great company of heaven,
in every language, and in every heart,
we glorify your name, praising you:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of wondrous works.
All creation is full of your love and grace.
Hosanna in the highest!
Blessed is the One who sends the Advocate to us.
Hosanna in the highest!
Holy are you, God beginnings and endings,
and blessed is Jesus Christ, our Lord.
At his baptism,
Spirit named him your Beloved;
in the wilderness,
Spirit strengthened him to withstand
the seductive words of the Evil One;
Spirit-anointed for ministry,
Jesus sang good news to the poor,
set free those imprisoned in despair,
gave sight to the blind, fed the hungry,
blessed the little children,
and ate with sinners.
When his service of tender mercies was finished,
he went to the Cross,
suffering and dying for all humanity,
and was raised to new life,
as a promise to all your children.
As we come to this Table,
we remember his promise to always be with us.
Baptized by the Holy Spirit,
and purified in the fire of obedience,
we sing of that faith which is ours:
Christ died, crying "Abba! Father!"
Christ is risen, giving us peace.
Christ will return, glorifying God.
As Christ promised,
you have poured out your Holy Spirit
upon your daughters and sons,
and upon the gifts of this blessed Table.
As we offer our thanks to you
for the gift of the Spirit
in our lives and in the world,
may the flames of Pentecost
kindle compassion in our hearts;
may the tongues of fire
ignite our calls for justice for all people;
may the good news which is shared
in every place and in every tongue
unite us in service to others,
and to lives of faith in you.
Then, when the groaning of creation
tunrs into glad songs of praise,
and all people gather around your Table
on that great and glorious Day,
we will sing our joy to you through all eternity,
God in Community, Holy in One. Amen.
(c) Thom M. Shuman


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I have to admit, I have a really hard time understanding the perspective of liberty minded folks that lean toward the "progressive" or "liberal" side of the traditional political spectrum when it comes to gun control. Here is why.
I can understand where their visceral dislike of guns comes from. Many of them are urbanities and cannot possible conceive the reason anyone would need or want a gun, let alone an "assault rifle." I grew up in Manhattan, believe me I get the mentality. It is very much a cultural phenomenon more than anything else. That said, many of these people fully understand how criminal our corporate government has become and how these oligarchs are systematically attempting to remove the civil rights of the citizenry. While this may not be a "right" you agree with, it is a right nonetheless. I think at a time when we are dealing with such fascist tendencies at the top, we should not advocate for the removal of any rights whatsoever from the citizenry. This has been my position all along and continues to be.
Yet there is more. As we see from the ACLU, Harry Reid's gun control bill is about far more than gun control. It is about government databases, as well as various other blatant threats to privacy and civil liberties. From the Daily Caller:
As Senate Democrats struggle to build support for new gun control legislation, the American Civil Liberties Union now says it's among those who have "serious concerns" about the bill.
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Caller, a top lobbyist for the ACLU announced that the group thinks Reid's current gun bill could threaten both privacy rights and civil liberties.
The inclusion of universal background checks — the poll-tested lynchpin of most Democratic proposals — "raises two significant concerns," the ACLU's Chris Calabrese told TheDC Wednesday.
Calabrese — a privacy lobbyist — was first careful to note that the ACLU doesn't strictly oppose universal background checks for gun purchases. "If you're going to require a background check, we think it should be effective," Calabrese explained.
Calabrese wouldn't characterize the current legislation's record-keeping provision as a "national gun registry" — which the White House has denied pursuing — but he did say that such a registry could be "a second step."


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On Jan. 17, libertarian activist and radio host Adam Kokesh was sentenced by D.C. Superior Court Judge Patricia Broderick to time served and two years probation. He will also have to register as a gun offender.
Kokesh was imprisoned after a raid on his home following an act of civil disobedience on July 4 in which he loaded a shotgun in Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., which violated several gun control laws. He spent nearly four months in jail following his arrest, but was released in November following guilty pleas to charges of carrying a rifle, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. Kokesh had earlier pleaded not guilty to the charges. In a separate case, Kokesh pleaded guilty to marijuana possession. Kokesh had been facing more than seven years in prison on all of the charges.
Prosecutors sought a one-year jail term in the case, but the judge suspended that time in favor of probation and time served because Kokesh obeyed her instructions since his release in November. In the sentencing report, prosecutors said Kokesh was "unremorseful for his actions" and is at a "high risk for recidivism."
"I protest because I believe it is everyone's right," Kokesh said of his activities at his sentencing. "I made an error in judgment. I am here because I take responsibility. I will be happy to refrain from civil disobedience."
Kokesh also released a video statement following the hearing, saying in part, "This has been a very successful period of activism, this particular gun rights activism. I have to admit it was a little naive of me not foresee the exact consequences. It was a little more costly than I expected but it was very effective. It reached millions of people."


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Competency Model
In addition to adopting the NACA Competency Guide for Student Leaders, staff from Student Leadership & Civic Engagement, in conjunction with other staff from the Division of Student Affairs also developed competencies for student organizations. We believe these competencies provide an outline for the work we do with our students, and also provide an outline for our goals for the programs and efforts. The model, described in the following section, provides and overview of the competencies for student organizations, and is designed for students to utilize the objectives as they grow their student organization. Leadership Coaches utilize the model when working with student organizations.
Individual Student Leader Core Competencies
The following competencies were identified in 2009 by the National Association of Campus Activities. SLCE, along with other offices within the Division of Student Affairs have adopted these competencies for student leaders as they participate in programs and serve as student leaders.
Student leaders involved in campus activities should make knowledge-based decisions in regard to resources allocated for the campus programs planned and implemented by their organization. Leaders should possess the ability to effectively evaluate programs as well as assess their campus and community culture. Program evaluations will assure the continued improvement of campus activities and comprehensive assessment will allow campus activities offerings to meet the community development needs of the entire campus.
Student leaders engaged in campus activities have a unique opportunity to learn and practice effective event management. Student leaders should strive toward understanding the appropriate steps and issues involved in event planning and management. Some of the most transferable skills are developed and honed in this area such as contract negotiation, program planning and event promotion.
Establishing meaningful interpersonal relationships are critical for successful leadership in campus activities. Student leaders often rely on committee volunteers to carry out the essential tasks related to providing programs and services. The work of campus activities is often supported by several on and off- campus constituencies. Professionalism, diplomacy and recognizing the support of others will enhance organizational effectiveness.
Collaboration involves seeking the involvement of others and working well with people. Student leaders should actively contribute to the achievement of a group goal. They would seek feedback from others and exhibit growth in their skills as a result of working collaboratively.
Student leaders must role model social responsibility at all times, but especially when representing the college/university. On and off campus behaviors should match the values of the organization and institution leaders represent.
Effective communication is a core competency needed by student leaders to ensure organizational achievement of goals. When communication is a focal point of student learning individuals will personally benefit and organizations will be run more efficiently.
Multicultural competency is developed through celebration of diverse cultures, advocacy for the needs and identities of all members within the community, recognition of the diverse communities within the campus community and beyond, education and awareness of the concerns of those diverse communities, and support of the ongoing inclusion, understanding and dignity of all members within and beyond the campus community. Being able to understand one's own identity, as well as recognizing the similarities and differences of others, will equip students to serve and lead as citizens in a global society.
Intellectual Growth is central to the mission of higher education and must be a focus in all endeavors inside and outside the classroom. Campus Activities offers a fertile practice field for intellectual development when student leaders and programmers engage in critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. Student leaders should be cognizant of this learning opportunity and apply knowledge learned to enhance organizational goals and personal development.
Understanding personal and organizational values play a significant role in achieving effective leadership in Campus Activities. Clarified values offer the leader a compass to navigate through a variety of leadership situations and challenges. Student leaders and programmers should reflect and engage in the process of values clarification to enhance personal growth and organizational effectiveness.
Establishing healthy lifestyle habits while in college translates into healthy lifestyle habits after college. Balancing time between school, work, leisure, recreation, and family will help student leaders stay emotionally, physically, and spiritually grounded.
Student Organization Core Competencies
Below are the student organization competencies identified as marking a successful organization, and one which also provides student leaders with skill development. The model prioritizes competencies for student leaders and organizations. These competencies are utilized within the Transition Assistant Program supporting student organizations and as an evaluation tool with Leadership Awards.
- Risk Management
- Meeting/Event Management
- Utilize Available Resources
- Budget/Fiscal Management
- Clear Elections
- Accountability/Self-Governance
- Assess/Evaluation of Group
- Identity of the Group
- Goals/Mission/Vision
- Transitions
- Communication
- Recruitment
- Retain membership
- Recognition of members
- Advisor Relationship
- Coaching Relationship
- Public Relations
- Communication
- Civic Engagement
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