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anyone play instruments..
yeah, so i have been thinking for about twnety minutes what to say when looking for peope to play music with....I came up with this...... Hey, the name is nathan i play music in orlando fl..i play guitar and a bunch of stuff...i want to play music....bad.....with a band....bad... whoever is interested and open minded lemme know....
... thanks..
Tue Jul 09, 2002 10:08 pm
Sage Francis
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I am also looking for people who know how to play instruments. is there any real talent on this messageboard? explain, mom
Tue Jul 09, 2002 11:02 pm
Tony@Beyond Space
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My freinds play and they are pretty good im not sure if they are down togo on tour but im sure they will do a couple shows. Sage i will send you a copy of there cd with my money for my order tommrow LMK what you think
Tue Jul 09, 2002 11:05 pm
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i play guitar and have played bass in this experimental indie band before. currently i'm studying jazz guitar at central connecticut state university and i also play in an indie rock group called 'my favorite year'. i dunno if we're good or not, but we really work well together. i dunno if anyone's looking for a guitarist, or if just looking to jam, but i live in CT and could defintely meet up with anyone in the surrounding states, RI, MA, NY... been trying to start a hip-hop group for a while but getting the right kids and all has been tough.. well just though i would chime in and say that here is one other kid that plays..
Wed Jul 10, 2002 1:04 am
cutie n3wb
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Location: lake charles, la
i can play the flute.
Wed Jul 10, 2002 5:57 am
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Guitar, bass, drums, keyboard.
Skin flute if I'm paid well enough - and we're talking six zeros here.
Wed Jul 10, 2002 8:02 am
coma emilio
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i play guitar like stephen hawking does maths.
except with much less drooling.
Wed Jul 10, 2002 8:52 am
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Location: King of the Cave Trolls, actually.
infinate beat poets
I play guitar, keys and midi stuff.
I use Logic Audio to record/compose
I've played in hip=hop oriented groups before, play mostly rock/indie rock now.
I'm with a group called the Infinate Beat Poets. Basically a side project that consists of myself and 2 other guys who both are multi-instrumentalists and also work on music production on the pc. Kind of a Stereo LAb, portishead, roni size, dj shadow thing going on, whatever that means. We have about 30 "songs"/ themes that we're polishing up for an independent release.
We live in Annapolis, MD. Kinda far from most of you guys, but look out anyway. I'll post some stuff when it's all pretty for ya.
Sage---you should use those cats from Gruvis Malt on a more frequent basis. They were down here on the 4th of July, shortly after the show they did with you. Those guys are sick. The band they were touring with, One Drop, are freinds of ours from Florida, who come through and do shows with our main band, Jepetto, and crash at our house when they do. I'm sure that there are issues regarding availability, but just wanted to add my 2cents. peace
Wed Jul 10, 2002 8:55 am
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Location: Pittsburgh Pa..the Nexus of HipHop
i play the "organ" if you know what i mean>>>>
Wed Jul 10, 2002 10:37 am
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Location: Los Ange-lees
I'm looking to start a band of all women who can play the male organ. Try outs begin next week, and of course I will provide the ORGAN.
Wed Jul 10, 2002 10:37 am
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Location: privileged homeless
you want to play music bad?
I do play music... BAD.
(drums... look for Drunkards Bharking)
Wed Jul 10, 2002 4:51 pm
the incredible ticktalk
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i play galaxaphones
Wed Jul 10, 2002 5:25 pm
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you play the skin galaxaphone!
Wed Jul 10, 2002 5:29 pm
the incredible ticktalk
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you play my skin galaxaphone
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you... you play... the...!
...shit you got me
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Working on win7-64. I have ver 184.108.40.206 and 3RC3 installed. Copy-paste does not work at all from 3 to 22.214.171.124.
The other way round, it works partially as I lose some of the selected entities in the paste operation. Could it be a consequence of not having used the installer of the programs?


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Weather has taken its second hit on the spring sports schedule. Snow rolled in on Monday causing Oak Ridge tennis and softball to change dates.
The TennisCats were supposed to travel to William Blount. No make-up date has been scheduled for that match.
Softball was going to travel to Campbell County today but canceled their game on Monday. The two teams will play on Thursday at 7 p.m. at CCHS.
The boys soccer team has also moved its home-opener back. The SoccerCats were to take on Alcoa on Thursday. Instead they will host the Tornadoes on April 9. That makes the Hardin Valley game on April 2 the home-opener.
The junior varsity will face the Hawks at 5 p.m. and the varsity will follow at 7 p.m.
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Did Ariana Grande and Chris Brown record a duet together?
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Ariana Grande and Chris Brown are hinting that they've been in the studio recording a duet.
On Sunday, from the facility where he is working on his anger management, Chris tweeted lyrics from an unreleased song, then Ariana tweeted the next line. They hinted the track could be on the radio as early as next month.
Her manager Scooter Braun joined the Twitter session and made things a little more solid by writing (quote) "That was an amazing session. Excited for this incredible duet on the way."
" i dug a single seed into the ground, I hope it grows"— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) February 16, 2014
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Just another quickie
Is there any way of customising the size of the thumbnails for custom video cover art in the XMB? I love the custom cover art feature but it would be so nice if the images could be displayed a little larger??
Is the size a limitation imposed by the PS3 or is this a setting that could be added into PMS? (Or maybe it's already there and you haven't told us yet )


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SNOWMASS VILLAGE - Last week, Rotarians celebrated World Polio Day for the dramatic stemming of the disease globally through mass immunizations conducted in part by the Rotary Foundation. Poliomyelitis is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease. There is no cure, but there are safe and effective vaccines. Therefore, the strategy to eradicate polio is based on preventing infection by immunizing every child to stop transmission and ultimately make the world polio free.
The Rotary Foundation, together with the World Health Organization and UNICEF, began its global effort to eradicate polio in 1988. More than $1.2 billion later, these efforts have reduced the number of annual diagnosed cases by 99 percent.
Now rare in the Western world, polio is still endemic to Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. Therefore, Rotary's efforts continue on.
Younger Americans might not know anyone afflicted by this crippling disease. So what exactly is polio, and how is it contracted? Poliomyelitis is a disease caused by infection with the poliovirus. It can strike at any age, but it mainly affects children younger than 5. The virus is spread through person-to-person contact and through ingestion of material contaminated with the virus found in feces.
Many survivors of polio have led productive and successful lives, including Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Alan Alda, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Neil Young, Itszhak Perlman, Francis Ford Coppola, Mia Farrow, Jack Nicklaus, Donald Sutherland, Dinah Shore, Mitch McConnell, and even Ruma - a man depicted on a 3,000-year-old Egyptian tablet.
There are 1.2 million Rotarians globally. Coincidentally, Rotarians have contributed $1.2 billion to the fight to eradicate polio, one of Rotary International's primary
goals. If you would like to join the cause, please visit www.snowmassrotary.org or www.rotary.org.
Cynthia Berecek is the president of the Snowmass Village Rotary Club.


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OAKLAND -- The numbers say Jarrett Jack had a better year last season as the starting point guard for the New Orleans Hornets. He averaged more points, more assists and more minutes than he has for the Warriors this season.
But it's hard to argue against his impact with Golden State being the more respectable feat. Definitely the most fulfilling, he said. And he might end up with the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award for his troubles.
"When you're playing for something, that's always different," Jack said. "Both of (those situations) are special. But when you're associated with winning and you're able to do what we've been able to do here, I don't think anything can top that."
Jack is averaging 13.2 points, 5.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 29.6 minutes. But the statistics don't give the full picture.
He's been the Warriors' primary offense off the bench. He's been a playmaker for the second team and a facilitator down the stretch. He's been an unmistakable locker room presence who holds fellow veterans accountable while encouraging the youngsters.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford figures to be the front-runner for the award. He has name recognition and is averaging 16.8 points per game for the third-best team in the Western Conference. But Jack has presented a strong case.
"To me, he's the Sixth Man of the Year," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "I think Jamal Crawford has had a great year. I think (New York's) J.R. Smith has had a great year. I understand their argument. But what Jarrett Jack has done for this basketball team -- his voice, his leadership, his competitiveness, his professionalism, his awareness of the big moment -- he's been special."
Jack said he isn't concerned with the postseason award celebrating the best reserve. And, yes, he says he knows you don't believe him.
He said he gets more out of the love he gets from his peers and other coaches and executives. Jack is one of the more popular and respected players in the league, especially for one who isn't a household name. He said he's gotten a lot of comments from people happy to see him on a winning team.
Jack averaged 15.6 points, 6.3 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 34 minutes -- all career-highs -- for the Hornets, but it was on a team that went 21-45.
With the Warriors, Jack leads all reserves in scoring and assists during clutch time -- the last five minutes of games and a point differential within five points.
"This guy is having a big time year for us, and he's played a huge part in our success," Jackson said. "He's been a crucial pickup for us, and I don't think we'd be where we are today if he's not on this basketball team."
"He got away with a shot," Howard told Yahoo! Sports, referring to a play toward the end of the first half. "I will remember this game. I will remember that shot. He said he wasn't trying to do it. You can look at the play and see it for yourself. I will take care of it later."
Lee, after Tuesday's practice, said he was surprised at Howard's comments.
"I expressed to him at halftime that it was unintentional," Lee said. "But I'm worried about the Sacramento Kings right now. Moving forward, we'll deal with that when we get to it.
"We played the whole second half and it didn't get chippy in the second half, and then postgame he seemed to change his tune. ... We've got a lot bigger things to worry about."
"I truly believe Steph Curry deserves some votes," Jackson said. "Now, LeBron James is MVP. I would not make a case that anybody else should win it. But Steph Curry, I'd be shocked if he doesn't get some votes."


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MT-NewsWatcher is a Usenet news client for the Macintosh. Usenet is a globally distributed news network over which many thousands of people distribute messages every day, and which contains discussion groups on virtually every topic under the sun. MT-NewsWatcher allows you to quickly and efficiently target the articles you wish to read, with sophisticated yet easy to use filtering, searching and sorting features. The program also makes viewing and saving binaries from newsgroups easy, and works transparently across multiple news servers.
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It installed initially on OSX Lion, and worked. It then started to crash every time. After that I killed the prefs file and reinstalled. Managed to get it going, but (a) it has an ugly interface and (b) it seems to have problems with Lion.
just when i was beginning to think i would have to download opera for a decent usenet client on the mac (opera has a nice one built in) i come across this gem. it is so fast and configurable plus its' binary decoding is top-notch. this application's gui is also somewhat reminiscent of os 9 applications, which i enjoy thoroughly.
I've been using this for several years. Does what it says it will do, is easy to configure and that's all she wrote.
I've used MT-Newswatcher for years, and the original Newswatcher before that. It's definitely easy-to-use, but some aspects of the program are showing their age. Would love to see it switch over to QuickTime or the Core media APIs to handle video, audio, graphics, etc.
I try a lot of software. I am always switching to newer, more powerful products.
That being said, I have yet to find a better newsreader than this.
It is truly simple to use.


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For 16-year-old Breckenridge resident Kaitlynn Sockett, participating in high school via online classes makes sense. The teenager is a competitive skier, and the format allows her time to practice in Summit County, as well travel to Europe to compete."I was going to school over in Vail, and the traveling didn't give me the time to train that I needed," she said.Sockett, who is going into her junior year, attends the Colorado Connections Academy, a tuition-free, fully accredited virtual public school. The school is available to students in grades K-12 who reside anywhere in Colorado.Last school year, 14 Summit County children attended Colorado Connections.Connections Academy is actually offered in numerous states nationwide and contracts with school districts within the respective states; in Colorado, it's Mapleton School District.Sockett started asking about attending online school when she was in the eighth grade because she knew she wanted to put a lot of focus on skiing, said her mother Lisa Sockett. But for the family, that didn't mean sacrificing an education - Lisa Sockett called the course offerings robust. Among her choices, Kaitlynn can take Latin, Chinese and even advanced placement Chinese, Lisa Sockett said."At the end of the day, parents really want a solid education," Lisa said.Kaitlynn's English teacher Justin Siddall likes the format because he feels like he's able to coach students, rather than just lecture. He teaches through virtual classroom lessons, online quizzes and tests, and helps students individually via email or phone."It's a high-level curriculum that in many cases is better than many brick and mortar," he said. "Students can work around their own schedules, as opposed to the school's or the teacher's."
Siddall's students consist of those like Kaitlynn Sockett - whom he said excelled in his class - that need time to travel (school spokeswoman Stefanie Clarke said there are many athletes in training who attend), those with medical conditions, some who don't like their own school district and don't want to travel to another, and those who just work better from home.Every student gets a personalized learning plan, which helps them work up to their potential, Clarke said. For example, someone struggling in math, but not English, might have those classes tailored."The personalized learning and the flexibility are really key," she said.Clarke points out all the teachers are state certified, and the curriculum aligns with Colorado state standards. Because it's a public school, tuition is free.While Kaitlynn sometimes wishes she was around other students more, the training time is priceless, she said. She's currently taking a summer class to get ahead of next school year."The school has been working with her," Lisa Sockett said. "So she has one less class next winter, and will hopefully really succeed."
Colorado Connections Academy is hosting an information session from 6:30-8 p.m. tonight at the Silverthorne Pavilion. Those looking to speak directly with current parents of Connections Academy students are invited to attend a parent-to-parent meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 17 and August 8 at Cameez Frozen Yogurt & Coffee.For parents looking for additional information but unable to attend an in-person session, online information sessions are also planned; visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com for details.


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Union Hospital surpassed its goal for its 2013 Annual Fund Campaign, raising $100,025 for the purchase of new patient care equipment.
"I'm just always amazed by the benevolence of this community," said Monte Ball, the hospital's director of fund development.
Ball said the money raised will better enable the hospital to acquire new state-of-the-art equipment and help it provide the community with quality health care.
The annual campaign – which Ball describes as "low key" – runs from October to December and receives support from hospital employees, doctors, area businesses and residents.
Union Hospital has more than 1,000 full- and part-time employees.
Last year, $90,000 was raised to purchase new equipment for the radiology department.
"It's no secret that we're an independent, non-profit hospital," Ball said, noting that independent hospitals are rare in this day and age. "Because of community support and employee support, we're able to stay that way. Community support is crucial."
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Local 4-H members show support for military
Published: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 10:30 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 10:30 p.m.
Lafourche Parish 4-H'ers are joining the Louisiana State 4-H Citizenship Board in supporting the nation's service members.
Here are the winners from the Sugar and Seafood
Contest held Nov. 2 at Galliano Elementary School:
Overall champion: Savanna Guidry of Larose-Cut Off Middle.
Overall reserve champion: Cassie Faulk of Larose-Cut Off Middle.
Oyster dish: Cassie Faulk.
Crab dish: Madison Lefort of Holy Rosary Elementary.
Shrimp dish: Savanna Guidry.
Fish or other: Jesi Savoie of Cut Off Elementary.
Crawfish dish: Alex Plaisance of Holy Rosary
Sugar Results
Overall champion: Shelby Ellis of E.D. White Catholic High School.
Overall reserve champion: Brock Williams of South Lafourche High School.
Candy: Miles Smith of Raceland Upper Elementary.
Cakes: Shelby Ellis.
Pies: Kindle Guidry of Golden Meadow Upper
Cookies: Allie Fontenot of Bayou Blue Middle School.
Any other sugar: Brock Williams.
They are rallying for the troops and show their patriotism. There are more than 2.5 million military personnel and 3 million military family members that are making a sacrifice to defend freedom. Lafourche Parish 4-H club members are supporting their efforts through letters and cards.
They are also clipping and sending coupons to the troops in an effort to lower grocery bills.
Master Sgt. Dean Matherne of the U.S. Army National Guard was a guest speaker at the Junior Leader's monthly meeting Wednesday. In honor of Military Family Appreciation Month, the members wore purple and participated in an Instagram contest sponsored by the State Citizenship Board.
"When someone has given their all to risk their lives for you, support, love and so much more is deserving for our servicemen," said Breanna Washington, a Thibodaux High School student and board member.
The 4-H'ers will continue their efforts throughout the year.
Meaningful service is an important aspect of the service-learning cycle. Service-learning provides youth with an increased confidence in their ability and shows the community that young people can make valuable contributions.
Challenge Camp
Each year, the Southwest Region in Louisiana 4-H holds Challenge Camp, a camp designed for seventh- and eighth-grade 4-H members, at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock. Campers from Lafourche Parish experienced an exciting camping adventure, according to Lafourche Parish 4-H officials, and were joined by 4-H'ers from other parishes.
TEAM Challenge Camp is a unique camping experience that leads you through team-building activities and games. In the process, campers improved their communication and leadership skills, practiced teamwork and made memories to last a lifetime.
At TEAM Camp, you are guaranteed to have fun, make friends and find your hidden strengths, organizers said. Activities included outdoor challenge activities, personal-development sessions, self-concept workshops, goal-setting sessions and more.
Sugar and Seafood Contest
The Sugar and Seafood Contest was held Nov. 2 at Galliano Elementary School. The judges sampled more than 500 dishes.
Also that day, 157 4-H members constructed garments for the parish's Sew with Cotton Contest. Contestants were judged on construction and appearance.
Abby Dupierre, a student from South Lafourche High School, was the overall winner for Sew with Cotton.
Pet and Poultry Day
Pet and Poultry Day is scheduled for 9 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Agriculture Building in Raceland. Contests include an Egg and Poultry Cookery, Chicken Queing, Live Broiler and Exhibition Birds, Illustrated Talks, pre-Achievement Day contests such as Poultry Judging, Dairy Cattle and General Livestock Judging, Pet Show and a Dog Show in the afternoon.
For rules for these contests, visit www.lsuagcenter.com under Lafourche Parish 4-H or in the Lafourche Happenings newsletter.
Citizenship Camp…Operation LA Connections: Boot Camp
Citizenship Camp, a camp for seventh- through ninth-grade 4-H members, is designed to help the youth learn more about the special needs of military heroes and their families. The camp, organized by the 4-H State Citizenship Board, is Dec. 13-15 at Camp Grant Walker in Pollack.
Fashion Camp — Styling the Globe
The 2014 State 4-H Fashion Camp is scheduled for Jan. 25-26 at Camp Grant Walker in Pollack. Organizers said the camp was a success last year. The camp for fourth- through eighth-grade 4-H'ers teaches participants about fashion in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Fashion Camp is conducted by the State 4-H Fashion Board under the direction of volunteer state board leaders.
Food and Fitness Camp: Saving our Families: One Meal at a Time
The 2014 State 4-H Food and Fitness Camp is scheduled for Feb. 22-23 at Camp Grant Walker in Pollack. The camp, organizers said, is revamped this year to a family fitness camp rather than a camp designed for parish teams. The camp will have lessons taught by the State 4-H Food and Fitness Board, along with adult partners offering individual sessions for youth and adults, as well as family sessions.
Donna Ayo and Vickie Smith are the 4-H youth development agents with Lafourche Parish's LSU AgCenter office, 402 W. 5th St., Thibodaux. They can be reached at 446-1316 or firstname.lastname@example.com or vsmith
@agcenter.lsu.edu. For info, visit www.lsuagcenter.com.
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Migrate Excel text CSV / SQL Server CSV -> SQL TABLE CREATE / INSERT data tool
By drrwebber on Mar 02, 2013
To automate the process as much as possible I wrote a quick XSLT utility (called converter-txt-2-sql.xsl) that reads in the CSV text file, examines the first line that contains the table column field names, then analyses the samples by scanning the entire input data lines, and generates a valid CREATE TABLE {name} ( {column(s)}); SQL statement. Then in a second pass it builds the INSERT VALUES ({data}) statement for all the following data lines in the CSV.
It does a pretty good job, about 98% of what you need. You still need to do some manual editing of the CREATE TABLE SQL generated. Essentially it can only guess at the lengths for each column - so you may want to manually adjust those, along with setting the key field column name (it assumes the first one for that), and then if your data is null or unique and so on. But those are quick edits once it has all the basics there for you.
It assumes that each line is one data record in the CSV text file input; so you cannot have multiple linefeeds inside your data lines, only one at the end of each line; a fair assumption most of the time.
Having got it working I was able to load up the twenty tables in less than an hour. There is still room to improve the XSLT logic to handle various edge conditions better, but for the time I invested in writing the XSLT its a fair level of maturity, awaiting the next project to see if it needs more refinement. Plus it is a nifty example of using XSLT to read in a text source file and output text (in this case SQL statements). Note: depending on your XSLT processor (I used Saxon) you may need to feed a dummy xml file in e.g. <dummy/> just to satisfy the processing engine.
Anyway - you can find the XSLT here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/camprocessor/files/CAM%20Editor/Misc/ and download the converter-txt-2-sql.xsl and try it for your own text data loading needs. It is provided "as is" so use at your own discretion and you should probably have run XSLT before using a tool like OxygenXML or similar that supports the Saxon processor.
I found it worked well to migrate over SQL Server tables quickly into MySQL just working from the raw csv text export files from SQL Server that had been sent to me. It's not completely perfect but it should suffice for proof of concept purposes and quick demonstrations. And you have to know what you are doing, to be able to resolve syntax and data integrity errors. However I was able to load over 50,000 data records well enough.
Of course if you can get a live connection from MySQL to SQL Server then you can use the built-in migration tools MySQL has. This little XSLT utility is useful when you do not have that option. Or if people are using Excel spreadsheets with data tables and you want to convert those over to SQL tables.


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Published: Monday, December 31, 2012 at 1:00 a.m.
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NORTH PORT - The city of North Port intends to honor a resident who goes "above and beyond" in his or her efforts to help the environment.
At its upcoming Second Nature Environmental Festival, the city will bestow its Greenest Citizen Award.
Nomination forms at available on YourNorthPort.com and are due by 5 p.m., Jan. 11. The public will be able to vote for nominees from Jan. 16 to Feb. 1.
The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 9, at Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, 6968 Reistertown Road, North Port Estates. Activities will include crafts, guest speakers and entertainment.
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Playing around with 3.0.8 ....... until my next crash
Isometric grid .................... sweet!!!! But how can I get a fitting Metagrid?
Grid spacing should be 5x5
Meta grid spacing should be 10x10
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Iso grid view = ????
The Meta grid is not matching the simple grid and the angle are .... different?
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Definition of imbricate in English:
chiefly Zoology & Botany
verb(usually as adjective imbricated)
1Arrange (scales, sepals, plates, etc.) so that they overlap like roof tiles: these molds have spherical bodies composed of imbricated triangular plates
More example sentences
- Now, we know that when reptiles have imbricated scales, we do find dermal muscles.
- Instead, the most parsimonious interpretation is that the sellate sclerites were probably imbricated in anterior-posterior rows.
- The sellate sclerites were probably imbricated posteriorly along their duplicature and sella sides.
1.1 [no object] (usually as adjective imbricating) Overlap: a coating of imbricating scales
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- But, unlike modern fishes, most thelodont squamation, especially in the cephalopectoral region, was not imbricating.
- This means that 'apparently distant' forms of life imbricate deeply because the same ontological mechanisms responsible for anthropogenesis treat nonhuman forms of life as similarly negative in their unlikeness to human life.
- The Mannin Thrust is identified as a major imbricating structure within a continental arc, but not a terrane boundary.
(Of scales, sepals, plates, etc.) having adjacent edges overlapping. Compare with valvate.
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- It has terminal, fascicled inflorescences of several scarlet flowers covered by imbricate, scarious sheaths, and the labellum margins are fused with the column forming a short, saccate nectary spur.
- They discussed the relationship of the various major thrusts to each other and to adjacent imbricate thrust systems.
- However, if imbricate structures of folds are truncated by low-angle thrusts, the decapitated upper portions of the systems should be found, carried off towards the foreland.
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- It is unclear when the biotite gneisses were imbricated with the cover units or what controlled the imbrication.
- She is in many ways articulating an imbrication between two structures of patriarchy.
- Or, more accurately, it is necessary to address the mutual imbrication of these two articulated spatialising 'domains of practice' (Dixon).
Early 17th century (in the sense 'shaped like a pantile'): from Latin imbricat- 'covered with roof tiles', from the verb imbricare, from imbrex, imbric- 'roof tile' (from imber 'shower of rain').
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LOGAN, Utah – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi men's basketball team gave host Utah State all it could handle, but the Aggies (2-1) were able to hold off the Islanders (1-2) in a 77-68 victory at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum on Saturday night. A&M-Corpus Christi placed four players in double figures in a losing effort.
Will Nelson scored all of his 17 points in the second half to lead the Islanders, while Johnathan Jordan added 13 and Joy Williamson and Hameed Ali posted 10 apiece. A&M – Corpus Christi dished out 17 assists to just six turnovers, with Ali (7 assists, 0 turnovers) and Jordan (6 assists, 1 turnover) leading the way for the offense. For Ali, the seven assists were a career high.
Preston Medlin and Jarred Shaw led the way for USU, scoring 17 points apiece, while Kyisean Reed added 15. The Aggies won the battle of the boards, 33-23, and TeNale Roland ran the offense with seven assists.
Early on, both defenses started strong, with the Aggies holding a 4-3 lead at the 15:00 mark. Utah State then went on a 6-0 run to push the lead to seven, but Williamson snapped the rally with a three from the corner. The Aggies responded with a triple of their own, but freshman Brandon Pye came through with a triple from the right wing as the shot clock ran out to make it 13-9.
From there, the Islanders continued to stay right with Utah State, answering every basket with one of their own. A Jordan runner got it to a two-point game at 17-15, but he was unable to convert the traditional three-point play. USU got a three-point play of its own at the other end from Ben Clifford to push the advantage back to five, and would stretch the lead to a game-high eight at 31-23. Nate Maxey closed the scoring with his second dunk of the night, sending the Islanders to the locker room down by six at 31-25.
Out of the break, the Islanders cut it to three on a triple from the left corner by Kennon Dvorak, but USU responded with what turned out to be a decisive 13-0 run to break the game open. Jarred Shaw had six points and Kyisean Reed had four during the rally for the Aggies.
But the Islanders refused to go quietly, and Will Nelson heated up from the outside, knocking down three consecutive shots from behind the arc to cut the lead to 56-41. The Islanders kept battling away, finally getting the game into single digits again on a James King three at the 5:05 mark.
The Islanders continued to chip away, cutting the deficit to as little as seven in the final minute. But in the end, the Aggies converted their free-throw attempts and held on for the 77-68 win.
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Apparently I have upset the appliance gods. Right before the holidays, the dryer stopped drying anything. And then right after the holidays, the refrigerator started freezing everything.
December turned into one costly month budget-wise. And what about Earth-wise? You'd think that fixing something old would be automatically better than buying something new. But, actually, when it comes to the life cycle analysis of most appliances — or their cradle-to-grave environmental impact — it turns out it's the use of an appliance that has the biggest impact. Which means if your refrigerator is a shade of '70s avocado, you'll step lighter on the planet if you embrace the energy efficiency of the 21st Century.
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SOCHI, Russia -- Unlike those sweltering hot Winter Olympic afternoons last week, Monday dawned cloudy and cool. So I decided to take a stroll in Olympic Park.
There were many wonderful things to see in the huge plazas and lawns that surround the Olympic flame and venues.
There were stages with ethnic music. There were food kiosks with hot dogs and pizza and baked potatoes. There were Russian parents holding the hands of excited children. There were corporate pavilions with high-tech displays and dramatic sports exhibits -- and free hats!
But there was one thing, one traditional Olympic element, noticeably missing.
Hey, any Americans around here?
On the park's busiest pathway, I asked that question to a young Russian woman who was sitting in one of those high lifeguard-type chairs with a bullhorn, helping people with directions.
"Yes, I saw Americans here," she said. "I saw them here on Saturday when they played Russia in hockey. Not today. I did see Canadians."
But I was not looking for Canadians, as much as I appreciate their hockey, beer and crack-smoking mayors.
I was looking for Americans. And there are more stray dogs roaming the Olympic Park than stray Americans. They do pop up here and there at venues for events, but usually that amounts to just a few dozen friends and relatives of competitors, cheering and waving flags.
That's a very different scene. Even at overseas Olympics, the American presence is always more congenially invasive. We travel well. At every games, fans wearing stars-and-stripes outfits are a noticeable presence on the streets, in restaurants and at hotels. And in Olympic Parks.
Not here at Sochi 2014. I have covered seven Olympics outside North America, and I have never attended one that feels so USA-less.
It's not difficult to pinpoint why. Many American fans surely were scared off by the pre-games terror threats from religious extremists in nearby Chechnya. Others were dissuaded by the (true) reports that not all accommodations were finished. There are anecdotal reports of stateside ticket brokers and travel agents taking a bath on unsold product or cancellations.
But folks from other countries are here. Latvians. Finns. Austrians. Swiss. Dutch. You can hear their languages spoken on the sidewalk and on buses -- or in the line at the baked potato stands. Let's listen to them converse in their diverse ways as we stroll over the pedestrian bridge to the ...
Hey! Wait! Was that person talking in English? Could that be an actual American?
"Yes, I am," said Frank Navarro, who seemed taken aback.
Can't blame him. I was shocked, too. It was Yankee Doodle Deficit Syndrome.
Navarro is here with his wife, Allison. They have homes in Charlotte, N.C., and in Colorado. They're big hockey and ski fans. This Olympic trip was a 50th birthday present for Frank.
"We were originally coming with another couple," said Allison. "But about a month ago, she decided to stay home. Her husband's still here. She's not."
Scared away by security issues?
"I think so, a little bit," Allison said. "She'd been to Vancouver and didn't think we'd be able to move as freely around as we did there."
But so far, according to Frank, they've been having a good time and haven't felt intimidated. Their hotel is not plush but acceptable. The security is tight and does hinder movement. The Navarros are dealing with it fine.
"I think the media overplayed some of the bad stuff," he said. "The most enlightening thing to me has been interacting with the Russian people. They couldn't be happier to have us here. What you find out is, they're much more like us than some people would lead you to believe. It's nice we don't have guns with bullets pointed at each others' heads any longer."
Frank especially felt that vibe Saturday. He attended the USA-Russia men's hockey game. There was good-natured banter between USA fans and Russian fans, nothing profane or stupid, even after the USA victory.
"It could have been an NHL crowd," said Frank. "I was really impressed with the atmosphere."
Like me, however, the Navarros feel a bit lonely.
"I would estimate," Frank said, "that in a public place here, there's maybe a 1 percent or 2 percent chance you run into other Americans."
And right about then, our percentage was up. The Navarros had to make a women's hockey game. They walked onward, toward the flame.
As they did, I felt mixed emotions. I blame no American for staying home from these games. Those terrorism threats were and are real. We've made it through 11 days with no incidents. But six days still remain. Also, I would have been miffed to pay for a hotel room with no door handles or working light bulbs.
At the same time, having more Americans in Sochi to mix with Russian people -- getting to know each other as human beings -- would have made these games even better. It stinks that events conspired against that possibility. So those of us Americans here will just have to send postcards home.
Having a great baked potato. Wish you were here.
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High Tide: From Avigdor Lieberman's Indictment to Swiss Freeze More Mubarak Assets
A roundup of corruption-related news from Dow Jones and other sources. You can also receive a weekly newsletter version of Corruption Currents here.
Shearman & Sterling released its FCPA Digest looking back at the past year in enforcement, trends and the release of the guidance.
Tom Fox begins analyzing the Eli Lilly case. The FCPA Blog asks if college cheating by young people will lead to future bribery and says the Magnitsky Act is the biggest anti-corruption story of 2012. The FCPAmericas blog suggests that Wal-Mart Stores should go big on anti-bribery compliance. The FCPAProfessor thanks his readers for staying with him through 2012.
Howard Sklar was named by J.P. Morgan Chase its top FCPA investigator.
An Ohio prosecutor accused three lawyers of offering bribes to two rape victims to change their testimony. The lawyers don't appear to have been contacted for comment. (WKSU)
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said it agreed to pay $9.3 million to resolve long-running litigation with the operator of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The ASPCA accused the circus operators of abusing Asian elephants; the circus operators separately sued the ASPCA, accusing it of engaging in bribery. (WSJ Law Blog)
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Bangladesh's central bank told financial institutions to lay out their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing policies to comply with a new law. (Financial Express)
Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny said he was questioned again about fraud and money-laundering allegations. He's denied them, calling the accusations politically motivated. (Russia Beyond the Headlines)
Swiss authorities froze $300 million sitting in Credit Suisse accounts in Geneva held by the sons of deposed Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. The bank declined to comment, citing its secrecy policy. (AFP)
U.S. sanctions put the squeeze on Iran air travel. Meanwhile, state media reported on naval drills. Tehran hasn't gotten back to nuclear negotiators about a new round of talks with global powers. (Al Jazeera, Reuters, Al Monitor)
Sources told the Times of London that Iran lied about a hemophiliac teenager who died allegedly due to Western sanctions. The report said the teen fell and cut himself while hiking in the mountains and that it took almost two hours for him to reach the hospital.
Documents seen by Reuters showed a Huawei partner offering embargoed Hewlett-Packard products to Iran. The Chinese company said in a statement that its business in Iran complies with all laws and regulations.
The United Nations envoy to Syria urged a political fix to the conflict, warning it could become a failed state. Damascus said it welcomed any initiative for talks to end bloodshed in the country. Egypt's leader said the current regime had no place in Syria's future, but Russia's foreign minister said there's no convincing President Bashar al-Assad to leave despite reports describing his increasing isolation. More here, here and here. (Al Jazeera, AP, AFP, Reuters, NY Times, Washington Post, Reuters, Haaretz, Bloomberg)
Iraq's star is rising in the OPEC cartel as sanctions clamp down on Iran. (Bloomberg)
A member of an Islamist party that is designated by the U.S. as a foreign terror organization was allowed to travel freely to Washington, D.C., to meet with top officials. The man confirmed his membership in the party in an interview. (The Daily Beast)
Accounting experts backed the allegations raised by Deutsche Bank whistleblowers. (Financial Times sub req)
Israel's supreme court shortened the jail term of a whistleblower. (Reuters)
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Former Israeli foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman was indicted on charges of fraud and breach of trust, allegations that prompted his resignation as foreign minister two weeks ago. More here. (Reuters, AP)
Greece's coalition government formally petitioned parliament to investigate an ex-finance minister for allegedly tampering with a list of thousands of wealthy Greeks with Swiss bank accounts in an effort to shield family members from potential tax audits. More here. (Wall Street Journal, AP)
The former head of one of Iceland's biggest lenders has become the first leading bank chief executive to have been convicted of a crime related to the financial crisis. He was found guilty of fraud and was sentenced. (Financial Times sub req)
Family members in the U.S. lobby their relatives who are lawmakers. (Washington Post)
Relatives of a top Chinese regulator profited enormously from the purchase of shares in a once-struggling insurance company that is now one of China's biggest financial powerhouses. The regulator oversaw the insurance agency when the purchase was made. But: the report found no indication that the regulator was aware of his relatives' activities or that any law had been broken. (NY Times)
An interactive graphic explains the Libor scandal, which Matt Taibbi says is the biggest financial corruption case in history. (Financial Times sub req, ComplianceX)
The National Rifle Association vowed to fight an Arms Trafficking Treaty being negotiated at the U.N. (Reuters)
A commentary about lobbying in India amid allegations of graft by Wal-Mart is here. (WSJ India Real Time)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter confirmed that the body's reform process ends at the end of May 2013. (Keir Radnedge)
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MORAGA -- Saint Mary's took the first step in ending the regular season on a high note by holding off Portland 70-61 at McKeon Pavilion on Thursday.
The Gaels weren't at their best against the short-handed Pilots, but SMC was good enough to lead the entire second half. Another strong game from senior point guard Stephen Holt (26 points) helped.
Now comes the harder part.
Rival Gonzaga comes to town Saturday, and the Zags represent both a challenge and an opportunity.
With Saint Mary's needing to win the West Coast Conference tournament to make another NCAA appearance, a victory over the outright regular season champion on Senior Night would certainly help the Gaels' momentum heading into Las Vegas next week.
"We want to head into Vegas on the right foot, and if we can beat the number one team in our league, confidencewise that will give us a lot in Vegas," Holt said.
Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett said, "It's never too late to break through, and that's what we're trying to do."
But Saint Mary's (21-9, 11-6 WCC) will need a crisper effort against Gonzaga and beyond than it had versus Portland (15-14, 7-10), which stayed close throughout even minus injured starters Kevin Bailey and Alec Wintering.
Portland had the rebounding edge 34-25, and Saint Mary's struggled to contain Thomas van der Mars, who finished with 22 points and 17 rebounds.
"Tonight we were choppy," Bennett said. "We weren't good defensively, and we weren't good on the boards. I think if you want to be a championship-caliber team, you have to be good in those two areas."
Saint Mary's led 55-46 with 7:08 left after Paul McCoy drove for a layup, but Portland responded with a 7-0 run. Saint Mary's didn't let it get any closer, though, scoring seven straight points, then making enough free throws down the stretch.
Brad Waldow added 14 points and nine rebounds, and Kerry Carter hit four 3-pointers for 12 points.
Coming off a career-high 35-point game in a win over Santa Clara, Holt again shouldered much of the scoring load.
"I just wanted to be extra aggressive and try to take the pressure off Brad and the rest of my teammates and just try to create," Holt said. "The ball has been going in for me."
Saint Mary's relied heavily on the 3-pointer in the first half on its way to a 34-30 lead. The Gaels connected on 8 of 20 shots from beyond the arc in the opening period against the Pilots' zone defense. They were 2 of 4 on two-point field goals in that same span.
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SANTA CLARA — Only 16 months after being drafted in the first round, A.J. Jenkins' disappointing tenure with the 49ers ended Monday, when they traded him for the Kansas City Chiefs' own underperforming wideout, Jon Baldwin.
"Both players have been presented a great opportunity for a new beginning with their respective teams," 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement.
Jenkins, the 30th overall pick in 2012, had only one reception this preseason, which was one more catch than he had all of his rookie season.
Baldwin was a 2011 first-round draft pick (26th overall) who produced 41 receptions for 579 yards and two touchdowns in 26 games (10 starts).
"We felt like this trade was beneficial for all parties involved," Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said in a statement. "A.J. is a talented individual with a skillset that we feel can add value to our football team. Jon Baldwin is a hardworking player and a professional. We wish him nothing but the best moving forward."
Jenkins will reunite in Kansas City with quarterback Alex Smith, whom the 49ers traded to the Chiefs in March for a 2013 second-round draft pick and a 2014 second- or third-round conditional choice.
"We would like to thank A.J. for his efforts as a member of the 49ers and wish him all the best with the Kansas City Chiefs," Baalke said in a statement. "We are pleased to add Jonathan to our team and look forward to incorporating him into our offense."
The 49ers have hunted hard for wideout depth ever since losing the 2011 season's NFC Championship game. They brought in veterans Randy Moss and Mario Manningham last year before drafting Jenkins out of Illinois. This year, the 49ers' wideout search became more desperate once Michael Crabtree sustained a torn Achilles on May 21. Crabtree and Manningham (knee) are slated to start the regular season on the physically-unable-to-perform list, meaning they'll both be out until at least Week 7.
Coach Jim Harbaugh said Sunday that the 49ers' top three wideouts currently are Anquan Boldin, Kyle Williams and Marlon Moore. Still vying for backup spots are Quinton Patton, Chad Hall, Austin Collie, Ricardo Lockette, Kassim Osgood, Lavelle Hawkins and Chuck Jacobs.
Jenkins dropped the only pass that came his way as a rookie in the regular-season finale. He showed encouraging signs during this offeason's nine-week program. But he regressed during training camp, failing to consistently produce in practices and games. He made only one catch through two exhibitions, and he fumbled that one way in the Aug. 8 opener against the Denver Broncos.
Jenkins' is the 49ers' biggest draft bust since Rashaun Woods, the 30th overall pick in 2004 who was traded to the Chargers after two seasons.
Harbaugh made an unsolicited defense of Jenkins at the start of last year's training camp: "A.J Jenkins was an outstanding football player when he got here. His progress has been very, very good, and exceeded expectations. For those -- the scribes, pundits, so-called experts -- who have gone so far as to say that he's going to be a bust, should just stop. I recommend that because they're making themselves look more clueless than they already did.
"I'll go on record: A.J. is going to be an outstanding football player," Harbaugh continued. "So far in camp and what he's done in the offseason has led us to believe nothing but he'll be an outstanding football player in the National Football League."
Baldwin has found himself under similar fire with the Chiefs. He had no receptions and dropped one of the three passes that came his way during Friday night's exhibition loss to the 49ers.
"We gave him the opportunity this week and you have to catch the football," Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters Saturday. "That's how it works, and he knows that and I know that. When we give you an opportunity, you have to make sure you take advantage of the opportunity ... He needs to keep playing, and (when) given the opportunity, he needs to take advantage of it."
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HOLY RELIC: Kashmiri Muslims offer prayers as a priest, not shown, displayed what is believed to be a relic of the Prophet Muhammad at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, India, on Friday, the anniversary of the Prophet's birth. (Dar Yasin/Associated Press)
TWO YEARS LATER: Protesters crouched down during skirmishes with security forces in Cairo Friday. Two years after Egypt's revolution began, the mainly liberal and secular opposition held giant rallies saying the goals of the pro-democracy uprising haven't been met and denouncing Islamist President Mohammed Morsi. (Khalil Hamra/Associated Press)
SUN BATHING: Elderly people sat in the sun in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Friday. (Niranjan Shrestha/Associated Press)
IN BATTLE: Free Syrian Army fighters moved toward a Syrian army checkpoint in Damascus, Syria, Friday. (Goran Tomasevic/Reuters)
SHOPPING CENTER FIRE: Investigators looked over the aftermath of a fire Friday at the Melrose Shopping Center in Cheltenham, Pa. Investigators believe the blaze may have started in a beauty supply store and spread to other shops. One person died. (Matt Rourke/Associated Press)
A woman wept as she spoke on the phone in her burned-out house after a fire raged through the Nayanagar slum in Mumbai Friday. Six people were killed, emergency services said. (Punit Paranjpe/AFP/Getty Images)
AT EASE: Homeless children rested on a mattress on a street in Manila Friday. (Noel Celis/AFP/Getty Images)


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State Police seek drug suspect
Published: Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
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A Donaldsonville man is wanted on suspicion he sold heroin and prescription pills, State Police said.
Kelly Derrell Jones, 31, is believed to have sold the drugs out of his home in the 200 block of Madewood Drive, State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson said.
Troopers executed a search warrant on Jones' home Thursday and found 2 grams of heroin, 5 grams of marijuana and multiple prescription pills, Edmonson said. About $4,000 cash and five guns were also confiscated.
Warrants out for Jones' arrest include possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute schedule II, IV, and V narcotics, illegal possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile, possession of stolen firearm and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
Anyone with information about Jones' location is asked to call State Police at 225-925-6006.
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The Oracle 11g Release 2 (184.108.40.206) Database Instant Client for Apple OS X on Intel x86-64 is now available for download from OTN. It is supported on the two latest OS X releases: Lion (10.7) and Mountain Lion (10.8). It provides both 32-bit and 64-bit client support.
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I had a brush with death last Thursday and would like to thank the driver who saved my life. I was bicycling down Country Club Drive, near the top, getting used to the new adjustments on my bike. I got going too fast and my hand wasn't positioned to be able to grip the brake forcefully enough to slow me down as I came to the first sharp turn. I lost control of my bicycle, rode/slid into the oncoming lane, with a car coming around the corner directly toward me. I saw my life pass before my eyes.
The man driving that car was paying attention, made a split-second decision, and swerved off the road, avoiding a head on collision. I owe that man my life, or at least my well-being. He continued up the road and I continued down the road, so I never got to thank him.
As I reflected on the many lessons from this experience (slow down, be more careful, etc.) the one I was most impressed with was that if that driver had been a distracted driver, I might not be here today. I wondered if I would have passed that test.
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May 31, 2011
Suspect identified in deadly uptown shooting
Earlier today, Detectives with the Homicide Unit signed a murder warrant charging Antonio Amos Thompkins, DOB: 01/31/1991, with the murder of Antwan Terrell Smith, who was shot and killed by Thompkins in the early morning hours of Sunday May 29, 2011. The shooting took place on a sidewalk in the 200 block of 3rd Street. Mr. Thompkins is known to frequent the Grier Town area. Please urge the public not to approach the suspect as he should be considered armed dangerous. Anyone who knows the suspects whereabouts should forward the information they may have to the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team at 704-336-VCAT(8228). Additionally, they may forward anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://www.charlottecrimestoppers.com/
May 31, 2011
5th Annual Shelton and Clark Memorial Benefit Softball Tournament
On Saturday, July 2, 2011 and Sunday July 3, 2011, a benefit softball tournament will be held at Idlewild Road Park to pay tribute and honor Jeff Shelton and Sean Clark. Home Run Derby Contest begins at 12:00, Saturday, July 2nd with Tournament Play beginning at 8:00am Sunday, July 3rd.
Team registration fee: 200.00 per team
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May 26, 2011
FBI Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report Released
The FBI has released its Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report for January-December 2010. The report in its entirety can be accessed by clicking on this link: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2010/preliminary-annual-ucr-jan-dec-2010
The figures indicate that, as a whole, law enforcement agencies throughout the Nation reported a decrease of 5.5 percent in the number of violent crimes brought to their attention in 2010 when compared to figures reported for 2009. The violent crime category includes murder, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The number of property crimes in the United States from January to December of 2010 decreased 2.8 percent when compared to data from the same time period in 2009. Property crimes include burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. Arson is also a property crime, but data for arson are not included in property crime totals. Figures for 2010 indicated that arson decreased 8.3 percent when compared to 2009 figures.
When compared to the nation and our population group (24 other police agencies), the CMPD's crime reduction percentage is lower in every crime category, except for murder (homicide). From 2009 to 2010 the CMPD experienced an increase in homicides from 55 to 59, a 7.3% increase.
May 26, 2011
Beneath The Badge Exhibit comes to a close
The Charlotte Museum of History will be open to the public for FREE on Saturday, May 28, 2011. CMPD's specialized units will be on site with displays and demonstrations from noon until 3:00 p.m. The museum is located at 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.
The Beneath the Badge exhibit tells the history of policing in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. While the exhibit has been at the museum for more than a year, this is the last weekend it will be open to the public.
May 24, 2011
Additional suspect charged with murder from homicide committed in August of 2010
CMPD Homicide Unit Detectives obtained a murder warrant on James Farris Hodges, DOB: 08/15/1983, in reference to the murder of Brooks D'Angelo Crist, committed on August 7, 2010. Detectives have reason to believe that Hodges has fled the state. Detectives are coordinating with VCAT, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and the US Marshals, who are actively tracking Mr. Hodges. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Mr. Hodges is asked to contact VCAT at 704-336-VCAT, or call Crime Stoppers at 704-336-1600. Hodges' co-suspect, James Currie, is already in custody for this murder, after being charged and arrested on September 4, 2010.
May 24, 2011
Neighbor helps CMPD nab LFA suspect
Providence Division officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested Macieo White, DOB: 05/31/1993. On May 23, 2011, officers responded to a call for service at the Eastover Ridge Apartments located at 3431 Eastover Ridge Dr. A neighbor called 911 and stated they observed a suspicious looking man attempting to break into cars.
When officers arrived they observed the suspect standing next to a vehicle with its trunk open. The officers questioned the suspect who admitted the vehicle did not belong to him and that he entered the unlocked car without permission or authority. After further conversation the suspect admitted to entering approximately ten vehicles at the apartment complex and proceeded to identify the vehicles he entered. The suspect was on probation for burglary at the time of the break-in's. Macieo White was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering of Motor Vehicles.
Had it not been for a neighbor willing to get involved and call police when they noticed something suspicious, White would more than likely still be free to victimize more of our citizens. CMPD continues to urge citizens to observe and report suspicious activity by calling 911. Anyone with information on unsolved cases may forward their anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or
May 24, 2011
CMPD participates in preventative child safety campaign
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On Tuesday, May 24, 2011, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney D. Monroe will joined Charlotte-Mecklenburg School's Superintendent Dr. Peter Gorman, and Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Jody Norris for the 2011 Take 25 campaign kickoff at First Ward Elementary School.
Take 25 is a preventive child safety campaign whose mission is to help prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation, aid in the recovery of missing children, and assist children who have been victimized. The campaign was created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in honor of National Missing Children's Day. Annually honored on May 25th, this day serves as a reminder to the nation to make child safety a national priority.
Designed to raise awareness of the issues surrounding missing and exploited children, the Take 25 campaign encourages parents, guardians, educators, and others to take 25 minutes to talk to children about safety. With a focus on prevention, Take 25 provides communities with free safety resources including safety tips, conversation starters, and engaging activities. Take 25's resources are available free of charge and can be found at local Take 25 events.
May 24, 2011
Commercial Burglary Suspect Arrested
Providence Division burglary detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested Allen Lowery, DOB: 08/13/1959. On may 20, 2011, at approximately 3:30 a.m. officers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at Monkee's, a clothing store located at 3900 Colony Road.
Officers arrived and observed the front door had been smashed by a large rock and clothes scattered on the floor of location. An employee arrived and stated that two racks of designer clothing had been stolen totaling approximately $30,000. An anonymous person with information on the suspect forwarded specific details about the incident later that day to a security guard who passed the suspects address on to police.
Detectives responded to Allen Lowery's residence at 929 McArthur Avenue later that evening. After making voluntary contact with the suspect, the suspect consented to allow officers into the residence. Allen Lowery led officers inside to an area where he retrieved trash bags containing property stolen during the incident. Allen Lowery has been charged with Breaking and Entering with Force and Felony Larceny. The property was returned to the victim.
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Tea Plantation, Malaysia
Photograph by Michael Camilleri, My Shot
Nature and landscapes are a favorite photographic subject, evoking memories of travel and senses experienced in a particular place and at a particular moment. But nature photography can be challenging. In this gallery, get expert tips and learn what you should consider when photographing the natural world.
Here, a farmer at a tea plantation in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, uses an umbrella to keep himself dry while riding his bike.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
Photo Tip: Learn to appreciate overcast days. Their diffused light can make for increased color saturation in your images.
Twilight, Nauset Beach
Photograph by James P. Blair, National Geographic
Twilight falls on wind-etched sand dunes on Nauset Beach, Massachusetts.
Photo Tip: Use texture to communicate your personal impressions of the scene. Raking angles of early or late sun usually reveal texture best.
Albatross, Falkland Islands
Photograph by Frans Lanting, National Geographic
A black-browed albatross and its mate work together to forage and nest in the Falkland Islands.
Photo Tip: When photographing birds, try for a natural background without manmade objects such as utility poles, wires, fences, and buildings, which compete for attention.
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Photograph by Robert Hooper, My Shot
Leaves turn golden during autumn in southern Utah.
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Photo Tip: With a good tripod, you can be set up and ready when the lighting is right. But don't be afraid to handhold at slow shutter speeds—the serendipitous effects can be wonderful.
Svalbard, Norway
Photograph by Paul Nicklen, National Geographic
The Hornsund fjord is viewed through glacier ice in Svalbard, Norway's Arctic archipelago.
Photo Tip: When you decide what makes you want to photograph a place, think of adjectives to describe it—and include a detail in your photograph that conveys that adjective.
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A deer is captured at sunset in Black Hills National Forest.
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Photo Tip: Game animals blend into the landscape, so be careful about your background. Wait to shoot a deer, for example, until it is outlined against the sky or a distant light-colored field.
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A lake in Ontario, Canada, is captured at dawn.
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Photo Tip: Get out early. Not only is the early morning light usually good, but you'll avoid the crowds that gather later at popular places.
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Italy's Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Photo Tip: The bright white of snow fools meters. To avoid underexposing, take a reading from your subject, a gray card, or something else of equal tonal value.
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Photograph by Erez Marom, My Shot
Two thistle mantis nymphs are captured up close at Rishon Lake in Israel.
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Photo Tip: When photographing wildlife, use a shallow depth of field for close-ups to blur out background distractions.
Penstemons, Tahoe National Forest
Photograph by Raymond Gehman, National Geographic
A field of penstemons surround burnt out tree trunks in Tahoe National Forest, Nevada.
Photo Tip: Be sure to watch your step when photographing wildflowers. Some of your subjects may be endangered species. Never uproot or cut wildflowers, and be careful not to trample the plants.
Seed Pods
Photograph by Terri Moore, My Shot
Seed pods are captured in close-up.
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Photo Tip: When photographing details, try different angles—above, below, from the side—to find the most interesting composition.
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Photograph by George Steinmetz, National Geographic
On the eastern margin of Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, expedition cars attempt to cross the flats after flooding from heavy March rains.
Photo Tip: Don't meter the sky. It's usually bright and will cause you to underexpose the rest of the scene.
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Photograph by Szilard Szabo, My Shot
Sunset illuminates poppies in a field near a highway.
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Photo Tip: Take advantage of sunsets when photographing wildflowers. The soft, golden light will make a meadow of wildflowers glow.
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Lightning strikes over the Atlantic Ocean off Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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Photo Tip: If there is lightning in the scene, you'll have to be patient as well as lucky: You never know where lightning is going to strike.
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Great horned owls burrow in a tree.
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Photo Tip: The best lens for bird photography is a telephoto with a focal length of 400mm or greater. A 70mm-to-300mm zoom works well for birds that can be approached closely. Use a tripod for lenses longer than 300mm.
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Published: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 5:54 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 5:54 p.m.
No matter how nice the 19,000-square-foot house is, with 100 acres of land, a 22-stall horse stable and accompanying racing track, it's a tough sell.
Especially when the property is in Venice — not exactly known as a hotbed for thoroughbreds.
So after years of listing his property on the Multiple Listing Service — most recently at $9.9 million through Premier Sotheby's International Realty — prominent Sarasota endodontist Dr. Richard DeVita has called in an auctioneer to sell his Jackson Road ranch and estate.
J.P. King Auction Co. will hold the auction on Jan. 31. King, of Gadsden, Ala., has previously auctioned luxury properties regionally, including a Gulf-front house that sold for $3.7 million in 2002.
The company specializes in ranch and farm properties.
The Herald-Tribune featured the DeVita estate in a 2011 article. DeVita and his late wife bought the shell of the house, and invested significantly into it to bring it to a level of opulence few residences can match.
The DeVita's kitchen and breakfast area alone, for example, measures 1,000 square feet — about the size of some Southwest Florida homes — with a restaurant-quality, walk-in refrigerator.
The estate's home theater has its own concession stand, while the living room boasts 35-foot ceilings.
"We never sent our kids to summer camp because everything they needed was here," said Richard DeVita.
The children were not the only ones to benefit from the grandeur, either.
The master suite has his-and-her bathrooms with onyx tile and gold-plated faucets. "Her" closet is the size of a small boutique.
The garage has room for eight cars.
Interested bidders for the DeVita property can get additional details and watch a sales video at www.jpking.com.
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Man dies in early morning wreck in Fletcher
Published: Monday, August 19, 2013 at 8:57 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, August 19, 2013 at 8:57 a.m.
FLETCHER - A fatal accident occurred in front of WilsonArt International in Fletcher at 7:21 a.m. today.
The Fletcher Police Department is still investigating the two-car collision at 80 L.A. White Drive, which led to the death of 50-year-old Ervin Lee Gregg of Weaverville.
The Fletcher Fire Department, Henderson County Rescue Squad and the North Carolina Highway Patrol assisted the police department in the initial response and investigation at the scene.
It was unknown at press time what factors led to the collision.
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A Transylvania County woman continues to recover at a hospital from multiple gunshot wounds she sustained Sunday in what detectives suspect may have been an attempted murder-suicide.
Sheriff David Mahoney said the investigation continues into the early morning shooting that left one dead and one in the hospital. Transylvania County deputies responded to a home on Oak Ridge Road shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday, March 17, and found Charlotte Anna Jones, 41, who had been shot several times. She was transported to the hospital for treatment and remained in serious condition at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
John Glichowski, 47, was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at the residence where the two lived together. Mahoney said that the two were reported to be a couple. The case is still under investigation.
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Type of Physician: Endocrinologist
What is a Endocrinologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. Endocrinology also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems.
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Huntsville, AL 35801
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Huntsville, AL 35801
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Decatur, Alabama 35601
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Decatur, Alabama 35601
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Decatur, Alabama 35603
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700 W Market St
Decatur, Alabama 35611
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Decatur, Alabama 35758
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202 Hospital St
Decatur, Alabama 35650
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Decatur, Alabama 35801
(256) 429-400
- 9Healthsouth Rehab Hosp
107 Governors Dr SW
Decatur, Alabama 35801
(256) 535-230
- 10Huntsville Hospital
101 Sivley Rd SW
Decatur, Alabama 35801
(256) 265-100
- 11Surgery Center Of Huntsville
721 Madison St SE
Decatur, Alabama 35801
(256) 533-488
- 12Huntsville Hospital For Women
245 Governors Dr SW
Decatur, Alabama 35801
(256) 265-706
- 13Cullman Regional Medical Center
1912 Al Highway 157
Decatur, Alabama 35058
(256) 737-200
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