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Judy W. Phillips
Published: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
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FLETCHER Judy W. Phillips age 66, of Fletcher, passed away December 31, 2012. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Oak Forest Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
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The School of Geography and Planning is a major international centre for research in the areas of planning and spatial policy. Its mission is to play an internationally leading role in research and academic inquiry associated with the agenda and debates in the development, management and sustainability of cities and regions. The Innovation and Engagement Unit works to develop, deliver and support a successful annual programme of public lectures, seminars and conferences. Through the work of the Innovation and Engagement Unit, the School engages with and continually informs and builds links to the worlds of academia, public policy and professional practice and the wider community. Through the engagement with a wide range of audiences, the School aims to enhance its impact and dissemination of world class research.
Research groups are supported by the Innovation and Engagement Unit in the delivery of their group seminar series. These give international visitors, academics and key politicians and policy makers a chance to present their research and findings to a captive audience.
The events programme consists of three distinct components
- Scholarly seminars at which leading internal and external researchers both home and abroad are invited to share their findings with students
- Through its 5 research groups the School engages with a wide array of public policy, themes and issues. In this strand of the programme the School aims to promote public debate.
- As a planning school the programme sets high priority of engaging with a wide spectrum of professional practice in Urban Design, Economic Development, Sustainability and every field that contributes to design and delivery of sustainable places.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Students of the Masters Graduate School of Geography and Planning are encouraged to attend our events and can gain a non-credited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate once they have attended at least 10 events, including evening lectures, lunch time seminars and conferences. This exposes our Masters students to a wide range of policies, themes and issues which they can then link to their area of study.


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Private student lender Sallie Mae is changing how it handles a fee it charges struggling borrowers who seek to temporarily suspend payments. Rather than cancelling the $50 fee, Sallie Mae will apply the funds toward the borrower's loan balance if on-time payments are resumed for six months in a row.
The change came after an online petition asking the company to drop the fee collected more than 77,000 signatures on Change.org. The site also hosted petitions last year that targeted Bank of America and Verizon; both companies ended up scrapping plans to charge new fees citing widespread public feedback.
The fee from Sallie Mae isn't new, but has taken on added significance at a time when unemployment remains elevated at 8.5 percent.
Borrowers who are unemployed or suffering economic hardship can apply to temporarily suspend payments on both private and federal student loans. The idea is to keep their credit history in good standing, although the loans still accrue interest.
Federal student loans do not charge to defer payments.


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POSITION: Right Wing
SHOOTS: Left
BIRTHPLACE: Villach, AUT
DRAFTED: VAN: 2006-14 overall
Claimed by the Islanders off waivers from the Florida Panthers on October 3, 2010. Agreed to a five-year contract extension on May 13, 2011.
Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the first round (14th overall) of the 2006 National Hockey League Draft. Traded with Steve Bernier and a first-round pick in the 2010 Draft (Quinton Howden) to Florida in exchange for Keith Ballard and Victor Oreskovich on June 25, 2010.
Scored 26 points (12g/14a) in 64 games during his fourth season with the Islanders...Led the team with two overtime goals, which tied for fourth in the NHL...Co-led the club with three short-handed goals, which tied for fifth in the league...Earned four Star of the Game honors, including three First Star selections...Had eight multi-point games, including two three-point efforts in the first three games of the season...Matched his single-game career high with three points (2g/1a) in the season opener on Oct. 4 at New Jersey...Recorded his first-career three-assist game (0g/3a) on Oct. 8 vs. Phoenix...Received a two-game suspension on Oct. 21 for contact to the head (Nathan Gerbe) on Oct. 19 vs. Carolina...Missed a game due to illness on Dec. 29 at Minnesota...Suffered a concussion on Mar. 10 at Vancouver and missed nine games...Returned to action Apr. 5 vs. Washington, but suffered an upper-body injury and missed the final five games of the season.
2012-13: Scored 21 points (16g/5a) in 45 games during his third season with the Islanders...Finished second on the team in goals...Was one of six Islanders to finish with a "plus" rating (+4)...Had two multi-point games, including a three-point effort (2g/1a) in which he notched his 100th career point (goal) on Jan. 24 at Toronto...Opened the season with points in three-straight games (3g/2a)...Had a three-game goal-scoring streak from Mar. 3-7 (3g)...Appeared in his 200th NHL game on Mar. 10 at Pittsburgh and suffered a shoulder injury (placed on IR on Mar. 13, retroactive to Mar. 10)...Removed from injured reserve on Mar. 21 after missing three games and returned to the lineup that night vs. Montreal...During the NHL lockout, appeared in 17 games with Villacher SV in Austria, scoring 19 points (10g/9a). 2011-12: Scored 32 points (20g/12a) in 78 games during his second full NHL season with the Islanders and his fifth professional campaign...Finished fourth on the team in goals and seventh in points...Established career highs in games played and penalty minutes...Tied his career best with three game-winning goals, which ranked third on the team...Led the league with three penalty shots taken and tied for fifth in the league with 94 takeaways...Played in his 100th NHL game on Oct. 15 vs. NY Rangers...Recorded a three-point period (1g/2a) on Nov. 23 vs. Philadelphia...Suffered a groin strain on Dec. 3 at Dallas and missed one game...Missed two games due to illness on Mar. 3 at Boston and Mar. 4 vs. New Jersey...Scored his 20th goal in the final game of the season on Apr. 7 at Columbus. 2010-11: Led the Islanders and all NHL rookies with 34 goals in his first full NHL season…Tied for the team lead with a plus-13 rating and ranked fourth on the Islanders with 52 points in 76 games…Tied for eighth in the NHL in goals and even-strength goals (26), and finished one shy of teammate Frans Nielsen for the league lead in both short-handed goals (6) and short-handed points (7)…Tied for 12th in the league with 69 takeaways…Scored 40 of his 52 points in the second half of the season…Was named one of three finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the league's top rookie (J. Skinner, L. Couture)…Had 13 multi-point games, including a pair of three-point games (Feb. 11 and Feb. 13)…Made his Islanders debut on Oct. 11 vs. NY Rangers…Scored his first point/assist as an Islander on Oct. 13 at Washington…Scored his first goal of the season on Oct. 16 vs. Colorado…Missed three games due to a groin injury from Oct. 27-30…Had a three-game point streak from Nov. 21-26 (2g/2a)…Had a two-goal game on Jan. 22 at Buffalo to extend his goal streak to four games and his point streak to five…Represented the Islanders at NHL All-Star Weekend and helped earn a victory for Team Staal, winning the Bridgestone Fastest Skater competition with the two fastest times of 14.061 in his first heat and 14.238 in the finals…Was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week on Feb. 1…Had a six-game point streak from Feb. 5-15 (9g/2a) and was named the NHL's First Star of the Week on Feb. 14…Scored a hat trick, including the OT winner, on Feb. 13 at Buffalo…Scored his 30th goal on Mar. 19 at Florida. 2009-10: Made his NHL debut with Vancouver, playing in 20 games and posting 11 points (5g/6a)...Also scored 26 points (15g/11a) in 38 American Hockey League games with the Manitoba Moose...Recalled from Manitoba on Oct. 14 and recorded an assist for his first NHL point in his NHL debut on Oct. 16 at Calgary...Scored his first NHL goal in his fourth game on Oct. 21 at Chicago...Missed 21 games due to an ankle injury suffered on Nov. 1...Assigned to Manitoba on a conditioning assignment on Dec. 19...Recorded a season-high, five-game, goal-scoring streak with Manitoba from Feb. 12-19...Recalled from Manitoba on Mar. 17...Scored his first-career hat trick and was named the game's First Star on Apr. 2 at Anaheim. 2008-09: Recorded career highs in goals (30) and points (48) in his second AHL season with Manitoba...Co-led the team in goals, ranked second with a plus-22 rating and finished third in points...Missed nine games with a concussion in December....Scored his first-career hat trick on Jan. 9 at Iowa...Missed six games to play for Austria in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Jan. 28...Was recalled by Vancouver and returned on Feb. 26...Notched seven goals and 10 assists during the Calder Cup Playoffs, helping his team advance to the Calder Cup Finals. 2007-08: Completed his first professional season with Manitoba (AHL), collecting 44 points (22g/22a) in 74 games...Tied for first on the team in goals and finished fourth in points...Led the Moose with three playoff goals in six Calder Cup Playoff games.
2013: Recorded four points (1g/3a) in six games during the Islanders' Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against Pittsburgh. 2010: Made his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut with Vancouver, appearing in nine games...Scored one goal as Vancouver went 6-4 overall in the playoffs, beating Los Angeles in the first round before falling to the Chicago Blackhawks in six games in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Represented Austria at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. Tied for the tournament lead in goals (5), and tied for sixth in points (6) in four games...Won a silver medal at the 2012 World Championship (Division I, Group A) in Slovenia, helping Austria earn a promotion to the top division for the 2013 World Championship....Also represented Austria at the 2005 World Junior Championship (B Division), and the 2004 and 2005 Under-18 World Junior Championships (B Division).
2006-07: Played 55 games in his third Western Hockey League season with the Spokane Chiefs, leading the team in goals (39) and finishing third in points (55)...Made his professional debut with Manitoba on Apr. 4...Recorded his first goal, assist and multi-point game vs. Toronto on Apr. 14...Appeared in six playoff games. 2005-06: Scored 50 points (36g/14a) in 67 games with Spokane...Scored 22 goals in the final 23 games of the season...Led Spokane in goals and finished second in points. 2004-05: Played in 58 games as a rookie with Spokane, netting 24 points (13g/11a). 2003-04: Played in 14 games with VSV EC in Austria, scoring one goal and one assist...Appeared in four playoff games, netting one goal.


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As mandated by the "[IMPORTANT] - Before reporting a problem" thread:
1- your computer specs (cpu, memory) and the precise server version you're using
2- the network connection you are using for streaming your files (wifi, homeplugs, ethernet 100Mbits, or gigabit)
3- detailed infos on what's not working
4- if you're transcoding some videos, which engine are you using ? (mencoder, avisynth/mencoder, tsmuxer)
5- a debug.log file excerpt, or you can zip the whole file. this file can be found in the application directory, or if you have UAC and Vista activated, likely found in the Windows temp directory
1) The system in question is an HP DL360 G4P 1U rack server. It has two dual-core 3.0GHz Xeon CPUs and 6GB of RAM. It's running VMware ESX, and I have an Ubuntu Server 9.04 virtual machine which has 4 vCPUs and 4GB of RAM dedicated to it.
2) The rack server has a gigabit NIC, and it's plugged into a gigabit switch (as is the PS3).
3) I'm trying to transcode 1080p mkv files. The video playback stutters almost immediately after starting, and is unwatchable. 720p works without problems, for what it's worth.
4) Looks like both MEncoder and ffmpeg. According to debug.log :
[Thread-45] DEBUG 22:07:11.331 Search extension for /home/derrich/secretfilename.mkv
[Thread-45] DEBUG 22:07:11.331 Found 1! net.pms.formats.MKV
[Thread-45] INFO 22:07:11.337 Adding secretfilename.mkv / class: net.pms.dlna.RealFile
[Thread-45] INFO 22:07:11.339 Switching secretfilename.mkv to player: MEncoder
[Thread-45] INFO 22:07:11.339 Duplicate secretfilename.mkv with player: MEncoder
[Thread-45] INFO 22:07:11.339 Adding secretfilename.mkv / class: net.pms.dlna.FileTranscodeVirtualFolder
[Thread-45] DEBUG 22:07:11.340 Setting DLNA id 0$0$5$0$0 to secretfilename.mkv
[Thread-45] DEBUG 22:07:11.340 Setting DLNA id 0$0$5$0$1 to #--TRANSCODE--#
[Thread-45] DEBUG 22:07:11.340 Setting DLNA id 0$0$5$0$1$0 to secretfilename.mkv
[Thread-45] DEBUG 22:07:11.340 Setting DLNA id 0$0$5$0$1$0$0 to secretfilename.mkv
[pool-8-thread-1] INFO 22:07:11.345 Starting ffmpeg -ss 1 -i /home/derrich/secretfilename.mkv -an -an -s 320x180 -vframes 1 -f image2 pipe:
[pool-8-thread-1] INFO 22:07:11.455 Attaching thread: ffmpeg
I've attached the debug.log in a zip file, so hopefully someone could help shed some light on this.
Since the Ubuntu server is running under VMware ESX, I was able to check out the CPU/memory usage in real-time, and it doesn't look like I'm coming anywhere close to running out of power. The CPU usage only got to about 45%, and none of the "you're running low on memory" alarms were triggered. So it doesn't appear to be a resource issue (which was my first guess, since this is a VM and all).
If anyone has any ideas, I'd be very appreciative. Getting 1080p content streaming to the PS3 would be fabulous.


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Settlement Marks Latest Chapter in Fannie's BofA Drama
Monday's $11.6 billion settlement between Fannie Mae and Bank of America is the final chapter to a colorful drama involving the mortgage-finance giant, the major lender, and the starring (but silent) collaborator: Countrywide Financial.
BofA ended a long-running feud with Fannie over who should have to bear the cost of loans sold to Fannie that were later found to run afoul of the company's stated guidelines—mostly after the housing bust deepened and the loans defaulted.
Fannie and its smaller sibling Freddie Mac, have collected tens of billions from banks over the past four years by requiring them to take back defaulted mortgages that auditors find didn't conform to agreed-upon standards. Common violations include inflated appraisals or fudged borrower incomes, both of which were common during the boom years.
While banks have grumbled about Fannie's zeal in putting back loans, Bank of America's dispute with Fannie was unusual. For years, Fannie had aggressively courted Countrywide as its top client, eagerly buying larger quantities of what turned out to be questionable loans. In 2008, as the mortgage bust deepened, Bank of America bought Countrywide. After Fannie failed a few months later, Fannie began sending billions in defaulted loans to Bank of America.
After Bank of America said in 2011 that it would stop honoring certain put-back demands, Fannie last year took the remarkable step of declining to renew its loan-sales contracts with Bank of America.
It isn't clear whether Monday's settlement will pave the way for BofA to resume mortgage sales to Fannie. Bank of America says it hasn't yet done so. The bank has sharply pared back its mortgage origination channels over the past two years, largely as a result of rising legal costs resulting from the Countrywide acquisition.
Mortgage originations at the bank dropped by 59% during the first three quarters of 2012 versus the year-ago period, while overall industry production increased by 30%, according to Inside Mortgage Finance.
Monday's settlement follows a separate agreement that Bank of America struck two years ago with Fannie to pay nearly $1.3 billion to extinguish certain repurchase claims. That one didn't cover many Countrywide loans. A more comprehensive $1.3 billion settlement between Bank of America and Freddie Mac, reached at the same time, had been criticized by a government watchdog as inadequate.
Fannie and Freddie were taken over the by U.S. government 4½ years ago and have cost taxpayers $137 billion to date. After years of hemorrhaging red ink, the mortgage companies have posted significant profits over the past year.
Beginning this year, all of the firms' profits will be garnished by the U.S. Treasury as dividends for their government bailouts.
Fannie's current chief executive is Timothy Mayopoulos, who served as general counsel at Bank of America until 2008, when he was fired and replaced by Brian Moynihan, who later became BofA's CEO. A Fannie spokeswoman said Mr. Mayopoulos didn't take an active role in the BofA negotiations.
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TRACY -- Police have called off a search for a gunman who fired multiple shots outside, but toward, the West Valley Mall, according to Tracy Police Sgt. Tony Sheneman.
Shots were reported fired shortly before 5 p.m. near the east entrance, the main entrance of the mall. At least one window in one sliding door was shattered by the bullets, Sheneman said.
The shots were fired outside the mall and toward the entrance, he said.
A police SWAT vehicle was seen methodically moving through the parking lot to the south of the shot-up entrance, but nothing was found there.
Police have no description of any shooter. Neither have they found anyone injured in the event.
Stores are open.
The vehicular access points to the mall, blocked off by squad cars shortly after the shots were fired, are now open.
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Schlage B81619 Satin Nickel Single Sided Residential Deadbolt with Thumbturn and Outside Trim Plate from the B-Series
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Technical Specs
|ANSI Certification
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|2-3/4", 2-3/8", Adjustable 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
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Single Sided Residential Deadbolt with Thumbturn and Outside Trim
The B80 Replaces the B380 providing you with more security, more style, and easier installation! This Schlage deadbolt is loaded with upgraded features making it the perfect choice to keep your home safe.
- Three-piece design Ready to go out of the box for quick installation.
- Low profile face is almost impossible to grab with a wrench and cannot be unscrewed.
- Shield is easily removed to fit 11/2" cross-bore prep.
- 1/2" of bolt left in housing when bolt is thrown for added kick-in resistance.
- Thicker metal strike reinforce has 3" screws for greater strength in the jamb.
- Integrated anti-pick shield with SNAP & STAY(tm) self-adjusting tension provides added security and simplifies installation.
- 1" door prep required for larger bolt housing.
- Zinc bolt has hardened steel pin inside that spins in response to sawing attack and can't be cut through.
- Bolt diameter is 10% larger than typical bolts for maximum kick-in resistance.
- Radius corners on strike plate for more attentive installation. 1-1/8" x 2-3/4" round corner strikes come standard.Optional 3-hour UL Listed fire cup/latch available.
- Deep drawn housing delivers a seamless piece of steel from beginning of helix to back of bolt for maximum latch/bolt reliability. Fits both 2-3/8" and 2-3/4" backsets.
- Adjustable backset has the industry's only helical design that locks into place with no adjusting during installation. Fits both 2-3/8" and 2-3/4" backsets.
- ADA compliant thumbturn
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Our SKU: B81
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
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- Antique Brass
- Antique Pewter
- Bright Brass
- Distressed Nickel
- Matte Black
- Oil Rubbed Bronze
- Polished Brass
- Polished Chome
- Satin Chrome
- Satin Nickel
*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued
2 Questions from the Community
The Schlage B81 and the B60 both use a 1" edge bore.
Will this deadbolt work in a door that was drilled for a B60 (1" edge bore)?
A. The Schlage B81 and the B60 both use a 1" edge bore.
The Schlage B81 is residential grade and the B581 is commercial grade; it is made stronger with some extra security features.
What is the difference between this deadbolt and the b581 deadbolt?
The Schlage B81 is residential grade and the B581 is commercial grade; it is made stronger with some extra security features.
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Schlage Warranty
Lifetime Limited Mechanical & Finish Warranty and 1-Year Limited Electronics Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions of this warranty, Schlage extends a lifetime limited mechanical and finish warranty and a one-year limited electronics warranty to the original consumer user ("Original User') of our Schlage brand product ("Product") against defects in material and workmanship, as long as the Original User occupies the residential premises upon which the Product was originally installed. What Schlage will do: Upon return of the defective Product to Schlage, Schlage's sole obligation, at its option, is to either repair or replace the Product, or refund the original purchase price in exchange for the Product. Original User: This warranty only applies to the Original User of Products. This warranty is not transferable. What is not covered: The following costs, expenses and damages are not covered by the provisions of this limited Warranty: (i) labor costs including, but not limited to, such costs as the removal and reinstallation of Product; (in) shipping and freight expenses required to return Product to Schlage; and (iii) any other incidental, consequential, indirect, special and/or punitive damages, whether based on contract, warranty, tort (including, but not limited to, strict liability or negligence), patent infringement, or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Some local laws do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. The provisions of this warranty do not apply to Products: (i) used in commercial applications; (ii) used in common area applications; (iii) used for purposes for which they are not designed or intended; (iv) which have been subjected to alteration, abuse, misuse, negligence or accident; (v) which have been improperly stored, installed, maintained or operated; (vi) which have been used in violation of written instructions provided by Schlage; (vii) which have been subjected to improper temperature, humidity or other environmental conditions; or (viii) which, based on Schlage's examination, do not disclose to Schlage's satisfaction non-conformance to the warranty. Additionally, this warranty DOES NOT COVER scratches, abrasions, or deterioration due to the use of paints, solvents or other chemicals. Exclusions: Oil Rubbed Bronze finish (613) is designed to improve over time and change in appearance, creating a living finish through daily use and thus, finish discoloration is not applicable to the above warranty. Additional terms: Schlage does not authorize any person to create for it any obligation or liability in connection with the Product. Schlage's maximum liability here under is limited to the original purchase price of the Product. No action arising out of any claimed breach of this warranty by Schlage may be brought by the Original User more than one (1) year after the cause of action has arisen. How local law applies: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights as otherwise permitted by law. If this Product is considered a consumer product, please be advised that some local laws do not allow limitations on incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so that the above limitations may not fully apply. Refer to your local laws for your specific rights under this warranty. Guaranteed Fit Program: Schlage products are designed to fit standard residential door preparations and retrofit existing tubular locks. Note: Mortise locks and preparations are not considered standard and are not guaranteed under this program. During the initial installation, if there is a problem with the Product's performance, the Original User may simply contact Schlage Customer Service at 800-847-1864 in the U.S. and Canada or 800-506-7866 in Mexico for assistance. Program and warranty claims: If you encounter a residential door preparation or fit issue under the Guaranteed Fit Program or have a claim under this warranty, please contact Schlage Customer Service for repair, replacement or refund of the original purchase price in exchange for the return of the Product to Schlage.
Finish Care and Cleaning of External Trim
Finishes: 505
(PVD Bright Brass), 605
(Bright Brass), 609 (Antique Brass), 619 (Satin Nickel), 620 (Antique
Pewter), 621 (Distressed Nickel), 622 (Matte Black), 716 (Aged Bronze)
Care Guidelines: Lacquered or clear-coated finishes should be wiped with a soft, damp cloth. A mile soap may be lightly used if very dirty. Particular care should be taken to avoid paint smears, thinners and strong cleaning agents as they will quickly destroy the protective coatings and subject the finished to rapid oxidation and discoloration. Initial care for finishes requires only periodic cleaning with mild non-abrasive soap and light buffing with a soft cloth.
Finish: 613
(Oil Rubbed Bronze)
Care Guidelines: Wipe with a little vegetable oil on a soft cloth. Too much oil may leave a residue to come off on the hands. Household detergents and mild abrasive powder may be used to restore the high metal color without seriously affecting the original compound of the metal. Then rub with a paste wax.
Finishes: 625
(Bright Chrome), 626
(Satin Chrome)
Care Guidelines: Wipe with a soft damp cloth. A high grade chrome polish may be used according to directions to clean and restore the original shine or satin finish.
To make a warranty claim, contact Schlage Customer Service:
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Mizzou Basketball's Ryan Rosburg and Danny Feldmann were named to the Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll on Friday. Selection to the honor roll is based on grade-point averages from the 2013 Spring, Summer and Fall terms.
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Minor A Little League Baseball: Batters A-B-and C are due up to bat. Batter B bats first and walks. Batter A reaches 1st base on hit and Runner B advances to 3rd base. Before a pitch to Batter C, the defensive manager appeals a batting out of order. (B before A should have been A before B). What is would be the ruling? This is Continous lineup, I don't know if it makes a difference but.......I know I got this one wrong but was accepted by both teams. I called out Batter A out on first without moving Runner B back to first base. (Luckily B never scored) Should this have been Batter B out on first and runner on third base returns to first due to no advancement on play OR.....? I have gotten as many answers as the number of people I have asked. When A took one pitch the appeal was no longer valid since he became the proper batter, 6.07c. I do know that the lineup had to stay that messy order till the conclusion of game.
Here goes!
B was not the proper batter, and then he reched first base. A should have been the Proper Batter, but at this point, it was not appealed. (That's critical.)
When Batter A takes one pitch, then batter B's actions are moot. The Proper Batter is now C! (He's the guy who follows B whose actions were just made "Proper"!)
So now, A is an Improper batter.
After A's at bat, if the BOO is then properly appealed, you rule the Proper Batter Out (that's C!), you nullify A's at-bat (he goes back to the dugout), and then you nullify the play that resulted from A's at-bat. So you put B back on first.
The Proper batter is now D, and A misses his at-bat. [Continuous batting order does not matter.] And Batter C does NOT yet get credit for an at-bat for Little League minimumn play.
Hope that helps!
Mike CVUA
PS: The correct batting order MUST STILL BE FOLLOWED for the rest of the game!
And, if there was an un-appealed BOO sometime earlier in the game, it does NOT change the fact that subsequent BOOs are still appealable! It might be strategic for a defensive manager to ignore the first BOO (if they just retired a big hitter--take the normal out), and then spring this on them later when the same guy homers!
The batting order handed to the official scorer and the umpire is concrete! Can't be changed (except for illness or injury where a player cannot continue in the game).
What a tangled web they weaved but your explanation is the best and most accurate I have heard so far. Thanks for reply.
What if? same scenario, except BOO isn't pointed out until after 1 pitch to C. Now what?
Time wounds all heels.....
If C comes to the plate, HE IS THE PROPER BATTER because he follows that last Proper Batter, B.
As soon as he takes a pitch, all actions by A and B are legalized. No appeal is now possible.
So if the BOO is now pointed out, tough! It's as if it never happened.
Mike CVUA
Not to add to the confusion, but once A's single is legalized by a pitch to C, technically B is the proper batter but b/c he is already on base, C becomes the proper batter.
If B had been put out, he would be up again!
Mike gave an in depth explaination, but I thought I'd add a general principle that may be easier to remember. Whenever there is a BOO that is properly appealed, the person who SHOULD have batted is the one that is out, not the guy who ACTUALLY batted.
Another note for MPR,in the OP, neither A nor C get credit for an at bat for MPR purposes.
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With less than a few months to go, the United Way of Tuscarawas County needs help meeting its goal this year.
The organization which serves 19 local health and human services programs locally, has reached only 22 percent of its goal so far, according to Robin Waltz, the community resources coordinator for United Way.
Waltz said United Way is trying to reach its goal of $600,000, up last year from $565,000. Ninety-nine percent of the donations stay in Tuscarawas County and support several local agencies.
"Right now we're kind of in the heat of the campaign," she said.
The funding goes toward agencies that include the American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Harbor House, Personal & Family Counseling Services of Tuscarawas Valley, Salvation Army, Society for Equal Access, Independent Living Center, Tuscarawas Clinic for Working Uninsured, Tuscarawas County Council for Church and Community and the YMCA. It also assists: Arthritis Foundation, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, Goodwill Industries, Kidney Foundation, Preparation for Adult Living (PAL Mission), Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
"We've added another one there this year — Mobile Meals of Dover/New Philadelphia," Waltz said.
While Waltz said the campaign seems as though it has been slow moving, she said the local chapter has added fundraisers that haven't been tallied yet. The new fundraisers included Drive 4 UR Community, which was hosted by Parkway Ford Lincoln, and the Live United, Give United community drive involving local stores, restaurants and coffee shops accepting donations for the cause.
Waltz also said the United Way Rock-N-Run was very successful this year.
"In previous years,. we had raised around $7,000," she said. "This year it was closer to $12,000."
She is asking that more donations be given. Last year, 114 women and children were served at the Harbor House domestic violence shelter, 266 children participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters and 73 families were helped after a disaster through the American Red Cross.
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6.4 miles 57 min. Its cold.
dlljeff: hail hurts but its suprising how few direct hits you take. Looks like you have a good plan for increasing miles. Do you feel any knots on tendon?
Howdy All. Just checking in.
Been catching up on all your posts and progress'. You're machines!!! And I'm envious.
Sadly, as expected, my Brooks have dust on them for the past two weeks. We had a safe and successful trip to Wyoming. I thought about attaching a picture of the buck that I shot but don't know how some would feel about that so I'll for go that. But, it was a successful trip with lots of excellent lean meat in my freezer. 2579 travel miles last week. Now I'm packing to head to Northern Wisconsin for a week and a half of hunting. I love November but all this travel and time away from home doesn't help the exercise plans. I'm still committed and looking forward to starting a scheduled combination of P90X and running on 12/3. Also on 12/3 I'm starting my primal diet, very much looking to that and getting back into the grind of a rigid workout schedule.
Cheers All!!!
5k - 24:26
5k Trail - 24:57
5 Mile - 39:52
10k - 51:19
10k Trail - 53:15
Ran with my son's friend this morning....... probably the coldest run I've ever done. It was 29 degrees when we started out. 4.25 miles (the big hill route), 34:27. At least it was sunny and seemed to warm up a degree while we were out there.
Monday I wanted to run on track while kids did swim team but HS had some event. Instead did about 2 miles - all hills - on pavement. My watch broke so I am not sure of time. Cross training with Zumba Tues, swimming today. May try to get a few miles in on track this afternoon while kids swim.
NHLA You are an inspiration with the number of miles and speed!
Linus Thanks for putting it all in perspective! Whatever your motivations are keep chasing your dreams!
MaryKay Good luck this weekend! I may go to see the race to see how crowded it is. The weather is forecast at a cool 49. Maybe next year?! I ran Broad St Run this past May and hated how crowded it was. Too many runners not enough Port-a-potties! Can't wait to here your race story!
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
6/11/2011 - Warrior Dash Pennsylvania - 52:26
8/7/2011 - Danskin Sherox Triathlon Philadelphia - 1:54:16
11/5/2011 - Penn Homecoming 5K - 28:46
11/13/11 - Media Mud Stain 5 mile - 53:39
05/06/2012 - Broad Street Run 10 Mile - 1:36:11
06/03/12 - See Chicks Run 10 K - 54:23
09/16/12 - Rock & Roll Half Marathon Philadelphia - 2:03:07
NHLA - I dont feel any knots on the tendon, but dont know what that would feel like - Its just tender. I could probably push it tomorrow and be fine, but until you've crossed the line, its hard to know where it is. What would it mean if there were knots? (a little afraid)
Snerb - wow, you dont mess around huh? P90X, Primal and Running all in the same day? I think you should be doing the Insanity - not because its better, but doing all that you are planning truely sounds insane. Good luck - stay safe
jmsab - good run - so far my best time was on a colder morning. Still trying to re-create all the factors that gave me that under 9 minute mile, because so far I havent been able to replicate it.
I wonder if this site could put us all on a map so we could see where we are in relation to each other? I know Im dreaming, this site is only slightly better than one I made for a school project in 1998.
Speaking of running sites - I have been using NIKE+ they do a good job of keeping track of your stats. Comparing them to (men/women) your age, but most recently - the runs include the temp and weather conditions automatically! I love that! - I have also started Tweeting - I signed up for Men's Health, Running, Marathon - some good tips out there.
2012 Aug 19, 2012 - Canton PTO LobsterLoop 5K 35:09 Oct 13, 2012 - ING Hartford 5K 31:34
January 1, 2013 - 10K PR 59:08
Sun Jan 27th 10am Penguin Plunge.
Sun April 28, - Simsbury River Run (unable to register yet)
Sun May 26, 2013 - Memorial Day Marathon (26.2 REGISTERED)
Sun June 2 Amica Iron Horse 1/2 Marathon - (unable to register yet)
Sun Aug 18? 2013 - Canton PTO Lobster Loop 5K (VOLUNTEER)
Sat Sept 28 2013 - 5K Rugged Maniac (REGISTERED)
Sat Oct 12, 2013 - 26.2 (plan is to beat May Time)
3 miles on track in under 28 minutes. I need a new watch! There was this guy speed walking at the track and he lapped me twice! I figured that he lapped me about every 4 laps (1 mile). So if I did 1 mile in 9 minutes he did 1.25 miles in the same time. I didn't realize speed walking was so fast. I feel so lame!
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05/06/2012 - Broad Street Run 10 Mile - 1:36:11
06/03/12 - See Chicks Run 10 K - 54:23
09/16/12 - Rock & Roll Half Marathon Philadelphia - 2:03:07
Nice cool brisk day ~ about 35 degrees when I started ~ sun came out & few degrees warmer ~ about 40 degrees when I finished 10.53 miles, 1:45:33 :)) great tempo run ~ too 'warm' for the balaclava but worked well as a 'cap' & ear cover ~ gotta keep those ears & hands covered or I'm not a happy camper :(( So glad to read you all are staying motivated during the cooler temps ~ that keeps me going ~ thanks everyone!
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What a fantastic 5 mile run this morning!! It was cold (20s) but crystal clear and bright sunshine. I felt so strong and full of energy. Yay!
az1414 Nice brisk 7 miler.
Webpro11 Really sad about your toe. I hope you can find a solution!!
dilljeffrey Nice to see you here and good luck with your new winter gear. You are so right about someone walking in the sleet and someone running it it just looks tough and cool!
NHLA Speed demon/mountain goat/ultra runner/chick magnet.
jmsab23 Thanks, re: my running buddy/best friend/dog. I got her tests results back and she is cancer free!! Yay. Just one more week until she can run with me again.
linuscatch Ick, sleet! My MOST UN-favorite weather. Good on you for getting out in it. And "Many of you have told stories of great weight loss (snerb, nhla, coyote, and others) but more to the point is that we are all staving off and even defeating Mother Time and the inevitable weight gain that occurs over time.
Team, I couldn't be more proud than to associate myself with you all. " <AMEN!
OshCat Thanks! Re: My little buddy. Your Jingle Bell run sounds fun!!
justrundan **High Fives** Team mate.
Francessmom Nice hill work, girl!
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1980 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
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Best 10K time: 1:12
First 1/2 Marathon: 2:43
Raised $4491 for animal charity through running
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Maine Marathon 9/29- I hope to finish 2:30
Great work team! So many posts now caught up on.
I think I've been in the post-HM blahs. I've been having trouble getting up and motivated in the morning. Last week I only got in two 3 - 3.5 mile runs. 3.2 miles this morning. Last weekend I camped in NH chaperoning a Scout trip (brrrr), so no long run. But you can't beat all that fresh air, and an entire Thanksgiving dinner cooked outdoors.
Since I can't sleep and it's very late, no gym for me tomorrow. I will get out for a run Friday morning - keep me honest! I just need to get back in the running groove.
debm - Remember, you promised to run Friday!
Jeff - LOL at the (walking in the hail" image.
az1414 - getting back in the stide, I see.
linuscatch - I'm not doing the TT at Wash Park. Just not up to that many people. I may run a 5K at Anthem that day.
I've been resting this week. There's a pain in my right hip joint (occurs when I twist my pelvis in relation to my thigh) that doesn't seem to be the kind you run through. Running doesn't make it worse, but it wasn't getting better either, so a few days of rest sounded like a good idea. Now if I could just quit waking up early to run!
6.4 miles 56 min. Dang its cold.
dilljeff: a knot means a tear in the tendon. friction release and direct ice.
Deb you will get going again soon.
Mel great news.
jmsab be careful in the cold. You can dehydrate because you aren't thirsty.
Did a slow-paced 7.5 miles today with a friend in the next town. 1:16:00, with a few waits for traffic at intersections. Another cool/cold morning, around 40 when we started. I felt very relaxed, though, at that pace.
Last night I went to the local Recreation Club meeting about starting a C25K program in the spring. So far, so good. I just need a couple approvals and start planning exact dates, times, locations, etc. I'm hoping it might lead to a weekly running club, even.
Melody.... Temps in the 20s?!?!?!?! I hope they were in the high 20s. Very high 20s. Your run sounds good, though. Glad you're back in it.
NHLA.... Yeah, I thought about that yesterday near the end of the run. I was thirsty, but I had my water bottle in my car for as soon as we got done.
Dilljeff..... I'm in Maine, 30 miles north of Portland. My wife and her family are going to be in your area this weekend for her uncle's 80th birthday -- Newington, CT. She also has relatives in West Hartford, Rocky Hill, and Windsor Locks.
Coyote.... Good luck with the hip thing. Be careful not to aggravate it more.
Francessmom.... Don't worry about the speedwalker. Your 9-minute miles are nothing to be ashamed of. And BTW, if he knew how to run, he'd be running!
az14..... I'm not a happy camper in the cold, either. Just ask my dog when we go for a walk in 20-degree weather and she decides it's a nice time to stop and smell the roses. And every other tiny thing on the side of the frozen road. "1, 2. OK, time's up. Let's go!!"
DebM.... Like Coyote said -- Don't forget to work out Friday!!!
Have nice days, runners.
Another good, chilly 3.5 mile run this morning. My goal this week is three runs in a row.
Debm2011 Expecting a Friday run report!
OldCoyote I hope that hip issue clears up.
NHLA Good advice about dehydrating in the cold.
jmsab23 Thanks. Low 20s now in the mornings, but I enjoy the challenge of getting out in this weather. Its running in the cold and our woodstove that get me through these winters!
Age: 53
1980 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Best 5K time: 31 minutes
Best 10K time: 1:12
First 1/2 Marathon: 2:43
Raised $4491 for animal charity through running
For 2013:
Memorial Day 5/26 10K- I hope to raise $3000 for animal charity in my "Run For The Critters"
Maine Marathon 9/29- I hope to finish 2:30
Francessmom - there is a racewalker here too, he passes me every time I see him. And he's out there rain, shine, snow, etc all over the city. I have no idea what kind of miles he puts in but I bet he could easily walk an Ultra and beat some of the runners.
Jmsab23 - sounds like exciting news about your organized C25k class and running club! It is so much fun seeing someone new to the sport get caught up in the love of it.
And weather-wise - last winter unless it was below zero or blowing I went out on my Sunday runs. It is possible to have some very beautiful runs, you just have to dress for them. Last year's Jingle Bell was actually quite windy and 'crisp' (I think wind chill was below zero) but the sun was shining bright, the sidewalks were clear, and it was a great time.
NHLA - good reminder about dehydration, I'll have to keep that in mind.
DebM - it's Friday, did you run??
I had a couple of good treadmill runs this week. Yesterday I planned to only do a 5k at a pace slightly faster than I have been doing recently; and I did it in 34:25 which is GOOD for me. It's the best I've done since my back injury in January. This morning however I woke up with a sore throat so I've pulled out the zinc tablets and have been taking them hoping to nip a cold in the bud. I really just pray it doesn't migrate to my chest and mess up my dedication run on Thanksgiving morning! Right now my Jingle Bell team has 9 members so I need to map out a 9 mile course for it
Wishing all of you a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!
New Year's Color Run (5k) - 01/01/13
Oshkosh Half-Marathon - 04/21/13
9 miles 1 hr 13 min 4 miles 28 min. getting used to the cold. It was in the 20s this morn. Had to wear camo.
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Mark Brivik lawsuit is again turned away
Published: Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 11:15 p.m.
TAMPA - Former Longboat Key real estate investor Mark Brivik came up empty again this week in an attempt to make his seven former investment partners pay for sending him to jail for 24 days in the Summer of 2009.
The Appeals Court for the U.S. District Court in Tampa ruled this week that Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington was right to dismiss Brivik's lawsuit against his former investment partners in October 2012. The investors claimed Brivik had defrauded them out of $4.5 million in connection with an ill-fated real estate deal during the boom and convinced the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to bring charges.
Brivik was arrested in July 2009. But state's attorneys declined to prosecute, and Brivik sued FDLE Agent Claudia Law and his seven accusers in September 2011.
Brivik argued that the investors wanted to back out of the deal because of the downturn in the economy, so they concocted false accusations against him.
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I have been talking about the convergence of telephony and desktop computing for years. Nowadays, more and more companies are announcing small devices ("netbooks") that will run Android -- and we are not talking about phones here. Is this the beginning of a new revolution? Or maybe not?
What is Android? The short answer could be "A framework made up of the Linux kernel, a rich set of libraries and tools and a Dalvik virtual machine". The Dalvik virtual machine can be seen as an highly optimised Java Virtual Machine (this definition is not formally correct, but it will do for this post).
This isn't the first time somebody tries the pair Linux+Java to create an alternative, heaven-like desktop environment. Sun tried something similar a few years ago: it was called "Sun Java Desktop". There was an "interesting" review on Linux.com about it and about the support offered. Nowadays, SJD has "reached its End Of Life. SDJ failed.
The next attempt to bring GNU/Linux to the desktop is being made by Ubuntu, which has undoubtedly made a difference in the GNU/Linux world. However, it seems that Ubuntu has brought GNU/Linux onto the desktop of many existing GNU/Linux users, but it hasn't quite eroded much of the existing desktop market. Despite my hopes and desires, it seems unlikely at the moment that Ubuntu will erode significant amounts of market share from OS X and Windows. It is happening, but it's a very slow process -- a bit too slow. I would like to see GNU/Linux on most computers within my own lifetime!
What about Android?
But Tony, didn't you love Ubuntu?
Yes, I still absolutely love Ubuntu; I think it's an absolutely fantastic GNU/Linux distribution. However, I feel that its main drawback is that it was derived from a server-orientated system. Users need to Apt-get applications (graphically, or using a fancy user interface). There are library problems, dependencies, and a not-so-clear separation between end user applications, support libraries and system libraries. Compare this to OS X, which is in my opinion the desktop operating system done right: an application is a self-contained set of files; to copy Firefox over, you do what you expect: you drag it onto a memory stick, and there it is. Old binary applications will run find on newer versions of OS X. When I installed OpenOffice 3.1 on my Intrepid Ibex Ubuntu system, I realised that there is just too much server-ness in Ubuntu, and that OS X got it just about right.
Today's contender
Fast-forward a few years: Google, after a few flops (OpenSocial? Google Answers? Google Checkout?), Google came up with something that has a real chance of seriously change the world: a fully free, client-side system based on GNU/Linux.
People have been using Android applications for a year now. There is a fully functional app store, where a lot of applications are available at no cost or as free software. Android comes with a strong separation between end-user applications and the environment underneath, and its applications can run on any Android phone without recompiling anything.
More interestingly, hardware makers are making (or are considering making) small laptops which will come with Android rather than Windows XP (!) or Ubuntu. This hasn't happened yet, but everybody is expecting it.
More interestingly, Ubuntu developers are talking about finding the best possible way to integrate Android applications within Ubuntu. This pretty much confirms that they expect Android to be "the next big thing" in the client-side computing world. Write once, run everywhere -- for real this time.
Early stages...
I don't know. First if was "network computing". Then it was Java. Now Android. As much as Android can be considered mature in terms of a phone-like environment. If used on a laptop, will it recognise your scanner or your printer? Will it recognise an external webcam? Will OpenOffice ever work on it? What about a secondary monitor? Will we ever be able to create proper Android applications in Python, or Ruby? These are just a few examples -- in some cases, other desktop distributions spent years figuring them out. The idea of having Ubuntu as a base operating system, and the Android framework to run applications, really appeals to me. Ubuntu's making great progress. The server-ish part of the deal can be managed by Ubuntu and Canonical, whereas the end user applications could be just Android. But this is just an idea -- yet another idea by a random author trying to predict the future.
In order for it to "work" in a laptop environment, Android applications should run as normal windows in the Window Manager, and there should be at least some freedom in terms of which language they are written in. Being locked into using just Java sounds utterly insane to me. These are the two major issues -- but I am sure there are others. And sadly, I am sure that between now and then (it might be a few years...) yet another contender will come along. And it will look just as promising.
Yet again the slice of computing world trying to grab Microsoft's dominance is fragmented, competing and in desperate need of direction.
We shall see.
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This is pretty much what I have been musing on myself. Ubuntu + Android. I had not considered "a not-so-clear separation between end user applications, support libraries and system libraries" to be a key problem, but I think you're really on to something.
But the real thing that may tie Linux to Android is that Android is being pushed by a behemoth company, and it looks like it actually will gain a very good foothill in a fairly green field, mobile phone. Thus Android conceivably have more users in two years than Linux desktop does. Next is that Android looks like it may have a shot on netbooks and nettops, where Linux seems to have had it's shot and (for the time being) failed.
You point out the drawbacks to Android and I would agree, the dependence on Java is pretty difficult. I would think that either Android would have to evolve and change somewhat to get past the limitations of this approach, or that a more traditional, wide open, full Linux distro might actually be a natural segue. In that sense, Ubuntu's approach seems to be pretty intelligent.
At any rate, I think that Android's success would be a win for Linux in general and a furtherance of the cause, even though it's maybe not exactly the way many of us would have wanted it.
Android cannot be a desktop OS
.. at least not in the sense you describe here (installing OpenOffice etc.).
The problem is that the defintion of "netbook" is too loose these days. When the EeePC kicked it all off we were looking at small devices with minimal storage and a browser. These days a "netbook" could well have a 12" screen and 160Gb HDD - that's a small form-factor laptop!
If you put Android on the latter - you will encounter the problems you discuss here. Put it on something with say a 9" screen, 8Gb solid state and 1Gb RAM and you might be getting somewhere. Add in a permanent net-connection and you will defnitely be doing so. On such a device office-type functions would probably go the way of e-mail (web-based). On such a device apps would need to be small and neat, not behemoth-like such as OOo.
As for Ubuntu running Android apps - I think they're just thinking that some nice apps will come about through Android and it would be a boon to both parties for Android apps to run on Ubuntu.
Oh and one of the downsides of having installation-methods like the ones you describe for the Mac is the size of the package. Libraries would surely have to be included within it wouldn't they? How does the Mac handle dependencies? I don't know because I've never used one.
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The Carbide Series 330R Quiet PC Case is designed for systems that will go into media rooms, bedrooms, dorm rooms, or any place where both silence and performance are essential. Sound dampened doors and panels and clever intake fan design are combined with generous expansion room and builder-friendly features to allow you to build a silent PC that can pack a lot of power for gaming and high-definition media streaming.
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Oakland is the robbery capital of America.
In a city where the murder rate is tracked like a stock index, robberies are actually the crime that sets Oakland apart from other violent cities, putting everyone at risk.
Oaklanders endured one robbery for every 91 residents last year. That not only was the city's highest robbery rate in two decades, it was the highest of any major American city since 2000, according to FBI figures analyzed by this newspaper.
During the first half of 2012, the most recent period for which the FBI has comparative data, Oakland's robbery rate was a staggering 36 percent higher than the second-ranked city, Cleveland.
Density of robberies in Oakland
Locally, Oakland's robbery rate was nearly double that of Richmond's and more than three times greater than Hayward's.
Police say Oaklanders are being preyed upon by a growing number of stickup men and purse snatchers who have been lured from the drug trade by a thriving black market for cellphones. The new breed of robbers are younger, better armed and much less likely to get caught than their predecessors. And they are encountering an understaffed, technologically deficient police force that has struggled both to make arrests and document the number of arrests that have been made.
"Things have gotten really bad the last two years," said Steve Ma, whose Lake Merritt area restaurant, Woody's Cafe, was held up last year by two gunmen, who also robbed all of the customers inside.
Ma said the gunmen were calm, and so were his customers, very few of whom have deserted him. "People are just getting used to this being the way Oakland is," he said.
Oakland reported 4,338 robberies last year -- the most since 1993. That's 12 robberies a day. It's nearly four times as many robberies as the 1,208 reported in San Jose, a city with more than double Oakland's population.
Mayor Jean Quan called the city's robbery figures "completely unacceptable." She is seeking City Council approval to pay for more police and is awaiting crime-reduction recommendations from a consultant team led by former NYPD Chief Bill Bratton. Bratton's initial recommendations, which will focus on robberies and burglaries, are scheduled for release this week.
Crime of fear
Unlike burglaries, which occur when the victim is away, robberies, whether it's a mugging or a carjacking, involve unprovoked confrontations, making it one of the greatest detriments to a city's quality of life, said Duke University professor Philip Cook.
The robbery surge hasn't dampened Oakland's red hot housing market or its thriving restaurant scene. But the growing threat of armed gunmen grabbing cellphones, jewelry and cash from people on the street has taken its toll.
Property owners report losing tenants who've been mugged outside their homes, business groups have hired private security and residents are thinking twice about walking the streets alone at night.
"I drive pretty much everywhere once it's dark," said Maura McLoughlin, who was shoved to the ground and robbed by two teens near Oakland High School. "I live about two blocks from Whole Foods, and I drive there."
Oakland's top robbery hot spots are the downtown, Lake Merritt area and the Fruitvale district, police said. Unlike homicides, which are concentrated in certain sections of the city, robberies are occurring all over town.
Bus stops and BART stations always are hot spots, and individuals are targeted more than businesses, according to police. Quite a few victims have been Hispanic women wheeling strollers, said Lt. Oliver Cunningham, who oversees robbery investigations.
Hispanics and Asians are disproportionately targeted, police say, because robbers think the largely immigrant populations are less likely to resist or report the crime.
Robberies up
Robberies increased 29 percent in Oakland last year, compared to 10 percent in San Jose and 13 percent in San Francisco, according to department reports filed with the FBI.
This year has started out even worse. While shootings and homicides are down in Oakland, robberies are up another 22 percent over this time last year. With Oakland short on police officers and the department's investigative capacity decimated by budget cuts, many robbers never face justice. Since 2009, the year before a major police layoff, robberies have increased 50 percent, while robbery arrests have dropped 40 percent, according to police records.
Budget constraints continue to hamstring anti-robbery efforts. With the department under orders to rein in runaway overtime spending, Chief Howard Jordan in March limited overtime for robbery investigations to prioritize homicide investigations and filling chronically understaffed patrol beats.
"When people call 911, we have to be able to send officers to that call for service," he said.
Reduced police staffing doesn't necessarily correlate with robbery spikes. In the mid-1990s, robberies dropped along with police staffing, police records show.
But Oakland's robbery troubles have worsened since 80 police officers were laid off in 2010. That budget cut left Oakland with half as many robbery investigators and nearly one-third as many units that can conduct robbery suppressions.
Of Oakland's 4,338 robberies last year, police could account for only 322 robbery arrests. That's a rate of about eight arrests per 100 robberies -- nearly four times lower than the national average, Cook said.
But department officials are certain that arrests, which clerks manually log into a database, have long been undercounted.
"I don't know where the breakdown is, but that data is not appearing," Sgt. Chris Bolton said, citing a recent audit. Bolton said the department is trying to secure a system that would allow it to automatically download booking information from county jails.
More robbers
With stolen phones selling for between $50 and $400, an increasing number of younger criminals have given up the drug trade to enter the robbery business, police say.
"Would you rather stand on the corner for eight hours a day ... and make $100," Cunningham asked, "or would you rather in 30 seconds prey on a victim, snatch their phone and sell it on the black market for $300 bucks?"
When police busted a major robbery outfit ¿last year, robberies didn't go down as expected, Bolton said. "Someone else took their place."
With their numbers diminished, police say they have gotten better at gathering intelligence and collaborating with outside agencies -- improvements they expect will help to turn the tide.
"There is not a single district right now where robbery is not a major priority of the commander," Cunningham said. "Back in the day it was drugs, drugs, drugs. That's the least of our concerns right now."
Contact Matthew Artz at 510-208-6435.
Robbery: 1
Homicide: 9
Assault: 15
Burglary: 61
Source: FBI 2011 statistics
Avoiding robberies
Always conceal cellphones and cash.
Don't make cellphone calls while walking on the street.
Avoid walking alone at night near BART stations.
Record cellphone serial numbers so phones can be returned if stolen and found.
Install tracking software on cellphones.
Be aware of your surroundings and call 510-777-3333 to report suspicious persons.
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As if Homeland Security agents don't have enough to worry about, the feds were boasting Monday about their latest big bust: counterfeiters peddling bogus Giants World Series memorabilia.
Hidden among the Giants fans outside AT&T Park last week were a dozen undercover federal agents hunting for phony Major League Baseball shirts and caps.
They found plenty, seizing 1,019 T-shirts, 109 ball caps and 69 knit hats from vendors outside the San Francisco ballpark during the first two games of the World Series.
"This is theft of American talent, theft of American ideas," said Anthony Ho, the special agent in charge of the Bay Area branch of Homeland Security Investigations, an arm of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security that combats intellectual property theft.
He displayed the seized goods at a press conference Monday, the morning after the Giants beat the Detroit Tigers in a four-game sweep of the World Series.
"People will try to buy these shirts because the Giants are winners," Ho said. If genuine, the same items would have been worth about $25,000. Most vendors were selling the shirts for $20, below the retail price. Ho pointed out the low quality of the fakes, the absence of the official MLB hologram and tags that say "Made in India" instead of America.
Investigators believe the counterfeit vendors and manufacturers operate as a ring. They take plain black T-shirts made abroad and stamp them with orange logos mimicking the Major League Baseball's official Giants clothing, Ho said.
He also suspects Los Angeles street gangs are involved, though couldn't say why. Most of the vendors came from Southern California. None was arrested, though agents took down names and hope to continue their investigation and find the source of the fake goods.
"This money doesn't go to the Giants. It goes to a gang in LA," he said.
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Barton Health is looking to hire new obstetricians and gynecologists after two physician groups decided not to renew their contracts with the hospital.
Negotiations fell through after Barton decided to stop managing the Tahoe Women's Care offices in South Lake Tahoe and Minden, Nev. And some of those physicians say they won't be taking on any new patients.
As a Californian nonprofit and under the Corporate Practice of Medicine Act, Barton cannot legally employ physicians. Instead, it contracts with a number of physician groups to treat patients at the hospital, physician offices, the community clinic and the surgery center.
Barton entered into contract renewal negotiations with Tahoe Women's Care and Emerald Bay Center for Women's Health in January, but was not able to come to an agreement with the physician groups. According to obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Kris Kobalter, Barton told Tahoe Women's Care that the practice was losing too much money and they would need to downsize the number of doctors and decrease costs.
Barton was offering competititve, fair market value salaries, Barton Health's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Clint Purvance said, but negotiations fell though.
The groups weren't able to come to an agreement, Kolbalter said, and Tahoe Women's Care will no longer be practicing in South Lake Tahoe come Jan. 1. That doesn't mean the physicians who currently work in the clinic won't open a new private practice in the basin or renegotiate independently with the hospital, but in Kobalter's case, he said he's leaving the South Shore. And as far as he's heard, none of the other doctors plan to do business with the hospital.
"None of us are pleased with the outcome," Kobalter said. "We're not abandoning the patients at will. I believe the contract negotiations were disingenuous on the part of the hospital. I don't think there's a future in medicine here."
Barton, which owns the Tahoe Women's Care building, is currently looking to hire new obstetricians and gynecologists to replace the four physicians whose contacts will expire on Dec. 31.
As for the location in Carson Valley, unless another health care provider steps in to manage the practice, the clinic might shut its doors at the end of December, gynecologist Dr. Gary Willen said.
"We have a very vibrant practice and we want to keep providing health care to those patients," Willen said. "Barton doesn't view it the same way we do. Medicine has become business. But we still care about those patients. It would be a sad day."
When Tahoe Women's Care aligned with Barton five years ago, it was the economically sound choice, Kobalter said. The health care provider took care of the day-to-day management and paid the physicians group high wages. Without that management, Tahoe Women's Care couldn't continue at the South Shore.
Kobalter said he understands Barton's need to cut costs. What he doesn't understand is why the hospital wouldn't work with the practice.
"These small facilities are going to be under huge pressure, and it's very realistic for businesses to be looking at cost-cutting measures. We thought we were a willing participant, but it wasn't enough. It's unfortunate for our patients. I feel bad for the community, but things change," Kobalter said.
Purvance said the changes are a result of health care reform that has hit medical providers with cuts in reimbursements for patient services from government and private payers to help pay for expanded coverage. The decrease in reimbursement plus a declining residential population in South Lake Tahoe presents significant fiscal challenges, he said.
"There are substantial savings to running a leaner organization and we have to take a service line and make it viable. With health care reform, everything changes," Purvance said.
Consolidating the clinics could mean a seven-digit savings figure, Purvance said, but he did not have specific numbers available.
Now Barton has three months to hire new obstetricians and gynecologists. It's a tight deadline, Purvance said, but he doesn't anticipate a change in the services offered.
At the moment though, Kobalter said he's not seeing any new obstetrics patients and Willen said he thinks the other obstetricians are likely following suit. It's a decision that comes down to ethics, he said.
"Pregnancy is a nine-month relationship, and I have no expectations that I'll be here to see the care through," Kobalter said.
Stacey Hamburg received a call Tuesday from a Barton receptionist canceling Hamburg's first obstetrics appointment. The receptionist said that since the hospital will not be renewing the contracts with the obstetricians and gynecologists, the obstetrician could not take on any new patients, Hamburg wrote in an email on Thursday.
"It is all quite stressful and disheartening for women living in South Lake. I will be seeing a new obstetrician in Carson City tomorrow and when I go into labor will be driving over the pass, down to Carson in mid-April. Not exactly ideal," she wrote.
Barton is the only women's health care provider on the South Shore. The next closest hospital is in Carson City, while Tahoe Forest Health System in Truckee, Calif., also has several independent obstetricians and gynecologists. As far as South Lake Tahoe goes, there are midwives and there is Barton, Kobalter said.
Purvance said nothing like this has happened at Barton for at least the past decade, and that all previous renegotiations have been successful. He said the hospital plans to continue providing women's heath care to South Lake Tahoe residents. It's just a matter of hiring doctors before time runs out.


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