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CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi cross country team will open the 2011 season on the road Friday at 7 p.m. at the Bronc Buster Invitational. The event is hosted by the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, Texas, at Monte Cristo Golf Course.
"As we have a large number of freshmen this year, the relay format of two-person teams are a good opener as it will get the men and women coming from high school more used to the longer collegiate distances," head coach Shawn Flanagan said.
Dual Match Action: The Islanders will compete against the Broncs in a two-runner relay format. Each of the women will run two sets of two miles each for a total of eight miles while the men will run three sets of two miles for a total of 12 miles.
Third Time's a Charm: After this weekend, the Islanders will meet up against the Broncs two more times this season, on Sept. 23 at the Islander Splash and Oct. 14 the Chili Pepper Cross Country Festival in Fayetteville, Ark.
2010 Bronc Buster: Last season the Bronc Buster was shortened to four laps due to rain that made the course too slippery to run the eight scheduled laps. The men's and women's teams both performed well despite the conditions.
The Islanders men's side clinched three of the top five spots. Junior Patrick Kimeli will look to defend his first-place finish while returners Jacob Abrego, Brandon Steed and Adrian Marquez will look to better their third-place and fourth-place finishes.
"It is early to say exactly who will do well, but I expect teams of Patrick Kimeli, Angel Banda, Buster Hansel, Brandon Lacy, Jason Garcia and Justin Adame to do well on the men's side."
Last season the women took four out of the five slots with BreAnna Briggs and Julia Sambu teaming up to secure the top spot.
"I expect teams of Kristine Burciaga, Danielle Higgins, Julia Sambu, Cecilia Gonzalez, Shelby Nichols and Sarah Kimaiyo to do well on the women's side," Flanagan said.
In the Running: Kimeli returns to the course after being named the Southland Male Athlete of the Year and earning the individual crown at the Southland championships. Joining Kimeli are sophomores Jason Garcia and Justin Adame and freshmen Angel Banda, Paul Hansel and Brandon Lacy. On the women's side, the Islanders will depend on experience from four seniors: Julia Sambu, Kristine Burciaga, Danielle Higgins and Sarah Kimaiyo. Mixed in with the seniors are junior Shelby Nichols and sophomore Cecilia Gonzalez.
Islanders in the Rankings: In the USTFCCCA South Central region preseason rankings the Islanders women's team opens the season ranked No. 7 regionally and are sitting in the top spot in the Southland Conference. The men's team will kick off the season ranked 10th in the South Central region preseason rankings.
Islanders Head Coach Shawn Flanagan enters his 11th season as the head coach of the Islanders cross country team and 31st season as a Division I coach. Flanagan started the cross country program in 2000. He has won three Southland women's titles, four Independent women's titles and three Independent men's titles. Altogether, Flanagan holds 29 Conference titles as head coach, including the 19 conference titles he won at UTSA. He also sealed three conference titles as an assistant coach at the University of Texas, totaling 32 Conference Championships to his name.
Last Season: The men finished fifth at the Southland while the women posted a second-place finish. Kimeli advanced to the NCAA championships and finished in the top half.
Challenging Field: This season the Islanders will face a challenging schedule. After the Bronc Buster Invite, the Islanders will compete in the Rice Invite in Houston, Texas, before returning home to host the Islander Splash. The Islanders will then head back on the road for their final two regular season events, the University of Texas Rogue Runners Invite and the annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival. The final three meets will feature the Islanders at the Southland Conference Championships, the NCAA Regional and the NCAA Nationals.
Up Next: Rice Invite, Fri., Sept. 16, in Houston, Texas, at 6:30 p.m.
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President Barack Obama celebrated the fiscal-cliff deal in a message to campaign supporters Wednesday, and asked them to stay involved as he pushes a second-term agenda that includes reducing the nation's deficit along with overhauling the immigration system and gun laws.
Mr. Obama said he saw Tuesday's passage of a deal to avert the fiscal cliff as fulfilling his signature campaign promise to prevent a tax increase on middle class while raising taxes on the wealthy. "Thanks to so many of you because you made your voices heard throughout this debate, we've stopped that middle class tax hike. But we didn't stop there," Mr. Obama said in a video to supporters while noting the legislation extends tax credits for families with children and college tuition bills, among other things.
While the president sees the deal as a victory, a lot of people on the left aren't happy with it. The bill continues tax breaks on income of up to $400,000 for single taxpayers and $450,000 for couples, a higher figure than many on the left wanted, including the president. Mr. Obama has for years said he wanted to extend tax breaks only on income up to $250,000 but compromised to appease Republicans, who for years have baulked at any efforts to raise taxes.
"Just recently Republicans in Congress said they'd never agree to raise tax rates on the wealthiest Americans," Mr. Obama said. "We've now raised those rates permanently, making our tax code more progressive than it has been in decades."
The president said he preferred a grand bargain that would have gone further to cut the nation's deficit and reduce spending. "I'll admit that hasn't always been easy– as I hoped it would be," the president said. Mr. Obama said he's willing to take more steps to reduce the nation's deficit as long as it includes asking "the wealthiest Americans to contribute and pay their fair share."
Once that is done, Mr. Obama said, the nation can focus on winding down the war in Afghanistan, revamping the country's immigration system, reducing gun violence, overhauling education and taking on climate change. The president said he is "grateful" for the support he's gotten from voters and wants them to stay involved.
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi women's tennis team completed their 2011 season on Friday with a 4-0 loss against the defending Southland Conference Tournament Champion Northwestern State Lady Demons at the UTSA Tennis Center.
The No. 6 seed Islanders completed their season at 12-6 while No. 3 Northwestern State improved to 17-5 on the year. NSU will move on to play the winner of the No. 2 Lamar vs. No. 7 Sam Houston State match.
"Give credit to NWLA, they played very well today," said Director of Tennis Steve Moore. "The doubles point was a very big momentum swing and we really fought hard and had our shots at this match.
"It's hard to see this season end because I'm just so proud of these girls and the character they showed all year. Today was tough to swallow because we certainly had our shot, but I'm incredibly proud of the team."
In a match that was closer than the 4-0 score indicated, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi nearly grabbed the doubles point, and with it the momentum, in the doubles portion of the match that last over 1.5 hours.
In doubles, Stefania Nicolae and Mia Matuszak picked up an 8-3 final at the No. 3 position to tie the doubles portion at 1-1. The first match to finish was No. 2 with Bianca Discordia and Sandra Burges falling 8-1 against NSU.
The final match was No. 1 doubles, with both teams battling until the end. Mirna Cicak and Doris Kuselj fell behind 4-6 before rallying for a 7-6 lead. The Lady Demons then made a run of their own, winning three-straight games to take a 9-7 final and clinch the doubles point.
In singles, Burges absorbed a 6-3, 6-0 loss at No. 5 while Matuszak fell 6-2, 6-3 at No. 6 to give NSU a 3-0 advantage. The final point came at No. 3 singles, with Discordia suffering a 6-4, 6-3 defeat to finish the match.
Kuselj won her first set and nearly completed a two-set sweep as she was up 7-5, 5-3 when the match went unfinished. Cicak was ahead 7-6, 5-3 when play was stopped while Nicolae was in the midst of a rally after losing the first set and was down 7-5, 2-4 at the conclusion of the competition.
"This season could have easily gone the other way with injuries but this was such a high-character group and everyone just dug in and worked harder," said Moore. "I'm incredibly proud of the team as a whole, Mirna and Doris played through injuries that most players would not have played through and showed incredible courage.
"I will always remember how much heart those two girls showed and how much they cared about their team."
The loss completes the 2011 season for the Islanders, one in which it saw the program set a new mark for Southland Conference wins at 7-4 and reach double-digit wins for the third time in the last three seasons after finishing with a 12-6 record.
"I was very sad to see this season end for our seniors, Nadia and Bianca gave so much and truly laid a foundation that this team will be built on for a long time," said Moore. "They were very committed to hard work on the court and in the classroom as well as the team concept.
"They represent what the Islanders are all about, we will miss them but they will always be a part of the Islanders family."
Tennis Match Results
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs Northwestern State
Apr 29, 2011 at San Antonio, Texas
Northwestern State 4, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 0
Singles competition:
1. Olga Bazhanova (NWLA) vs. Mirna Cicak (AMCC) 5-7, 3-2, unfinished
2. Adna Curukovic (NWLA) vs. Doris Kuselj (AMCC) 6-7, 3-5, unfinished
3. Martina Rubesova (NWLA) def. Bianca Discordia (AMCC) 6-4, 6-3
4. Bianca Schulz (NWLA) vs. Stefania Nicolae (AMCC) 7-5, 2-4, unfinished
5. Kathrin Lange (NWLA) def. Sandra Burges (AMCC) 6-3, 6-0
6. Andrea Nedorostova (NWLA) def. Mia Matuszak (AMCC) 6-2, 6-3
Doubles competition:
1. Olga Bazhanova/Adna Curukovic (NWLA) def. Mirna Cicak/Doris Kuselj (AMCC) 9-7
2. Martina Rubesova/Andrea Nedorostova (NWLA) def. Bianca Discordia/Sandra Burges (AMCC) 8-1
3. Stefania Nicolae/Mia Matuszak (AMCC) def. Kathrin Lange/Bianca Schulz (NWLA) 8-3
Match Notes:
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 12-6
Northwestern State 17-5
Order of finish: Doubles (2,3,1); Singles (5,6,3)
Official: Chuck Scott T-3:20 A-125


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The Salvation Army isn't serving Thanksgiving dinner this year. But the reason why may surprise you. News 12 finds out why they're closed this holiday.
Today it's fried chicken and biscuits for lunch at the Salvation Army on Greene Street. Just about every day, the Army serves up hot lunches and dinners. But this year, they'll be closed Thanksgiving Day.
"We've actually found we have less people on Thanksgiving night than we typically do on an average night," said Tracie Parker.
And it seems, most regular patrons already know where to go for turkey and the trimmings.
"We've discovered over the years is that Thanksgiving is just not a need. There are so many agencies and organizations and churches that provide Thanksgiving dinner," Parker said.
Now smaller ministries are feeding the extra people. Here at L.O.T.S. Ministries this kitchen usually fees 600 people, this year they're expecting a few hundred more.
L.O.T.S. has a church service before meals. Leader Betty Crenshaw isn't worried she may have a few more in line for pumpkin pie, she has the space.
"We block off Monument Street, and the city allows us to do that, and we put the tables outside, down the middle of the street," Crenshaw said.
And the extra food? Betty isn't worried about that either.
"I have faith that it's gonna be here," Crenshaw said.
It seems there's more than enough to go around this Thanksgiving.
The Salvation Army says they will serve a Christmas meal this year. There are plenty of other options…
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For 'Breaking Bad,' breaking up is hard to do
Cast and producers of hit AMC show bid its fans farewell Sunday at Comic-Con
For as serious and high-intensity as the AMC show "Breaking Bad" is, you'd never guess that the cast would be full of so many jokesters.
But put actors Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, R.J. Mitte and Bob Odenkirk on the same stage — like they were on Sunday at Comic-Con — and hilarity will ensue.
When the panel was being introduced, it looked like Cranston, the show's star, would be joining the panel in full make-up, exactly like his character Walter White. But minutes later, he pulled off his glasses and peeled back a professional quality mask to reveal his own face, without glasses and with a short buzz cut.
Cranston then admitted to having walked the convention floor in the Walter White mask and said people thought he was just a regular guy wearing a Walter White mask. He even took pictures with a few of them.
Joined by executive producer Vince Gilligan, the cast — after showing a trailer that recapped the first five seasons — gave fans insight into what it's like to play characters on such a high-intensity show.
"Believe it or not, the set is very loose and very comical," Paul said. "It's really because of (Brian Crantson). He's the most professional man I've ever worked with but also the most immature. It's a fun crazy set."
With the show going into the second half of its final season, Gilligan said he's amazed the show has achieved what it has, including 13 Emmy award nominations earlier in the week.
"When it started, emotionally, I was in a place where I just wanted a job," said Gilligan. "I didn't foresee this happening. I didn't foresee being in Hall H at Comic-Con and seeing all these folks here."
Cranston said his character has come a long way since getting mixed up in the crystal meth business. He said Walter White was just wrapped up in too many emotions at the wrong time.
"You push those buttons at the same time anyone can become dangerous and that's what happened to Walter White," Cranston said.
Now that Walter White is so deep into the drug industry, Cranston said White has been completely overtaken by being on the top of the empire.
"His ego is peaking," Cranston said. "He's never felt this before, to have this kind of power. He succumbed to it like an aphrodisiac, and he is helpless to stop it now."
There are eight episodes left for the show, which resumes Aug. 11. Gilligan said he thinks fans will be happy with how it ended.
"I'm so sad the show is over. I'm going to miss you guys and miss coming to Comic-Con, but I think everyone in front of the lens and behind it is feeling pretty good," Gilligan said.


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First Impressions
GGH took one strand of fluffy yarn (almost identical to Great Adirondack Fluff) and spun it with a strand of firmer nylon that's threaded with a shiny material.
Every four inches or so, the sparkle is clustered closer together for a thicker, boucle-like effect. Meanwhile, the fluffy portion has subtle color changes that produce a gently marbled look.
Together, they are a harmonious lesson in contrasts: cuddly yet crisp, come hither yet go away, hug me yet stand and admire me from afar. I've seen it described as techno fur, but to me it resembles a figure skater's costume: flowing fabric with form-fitting sparkle.
Knitting Up
Because the fluff obscures almost all stitch detail, it's slightly tricky to keep track of knit and purl rows in stockinette. For relative beginners, garter stitch would be a better option.
Likewise, because it requires the ability to "read" your stitches, Fee isn't for rank beginners. Even experienced knitters will be in deep doo doo if they drop a stitch -- you're almost better off letting the stitch go and claiming that it was intentional.
Blocking / Washing
I blotted them dry in a towel and then gave them a vigorous shake from each edge. Much to my surprise, the result was almost identical to their un-washed form. The fluff hadn't matted down or lost its sheen at all.
Fee has no elasticity or fiber memory to speak of. The fabric widened in the wash and needed to be tugged back into its original shape while wet.
Fee emerged from its first wash in perfect shape, even better than its fluffy counterpart, Great Adirondack Fluff. Over time, however, the furry ends will adopt a bedraggled, almost matted look like that of an old mutt.
The sparkle helps tone down any matting by giving the illusion of a crisp core from which somehow, as if by magic, the fluff emerges.
From a touch perspective, Fee is indeed warm, soft, and cuddly. If you run your fingers along the yarn, you'll feel a slight hint of scratch from the sparkle. Yet once it's knit up, the fluff obscures much of the roughness. My scarf didn't irritate my neck one bit.
If the scarf-in-an-hour trend is nearing its end, which many hope is the case, let Fee be the last hurrah. Despite the shorter lifespan and high pricetag, I'd also love to see Fee worked into a sweater either on its own or as detailing for collar and cuff (which would require less yarn and a lower pricetag).
Knit in stockinette, Fee has exceptional drape -- possibly too much for a sweater, because there's no elasticity to hold the fabric in place. Garter stitch produces a firmer fabric that can better hold the sweater's shape and support its weight.
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Truman State University held its winter commencement ceremony Saturday at Pershing Arena in Kirksville.
The university recognized 319 graduate and undergraduate students during the event. Above, Truman State University President Dr. Troy Paino places an honor around the neck of a graduate.
Mo. Sen. Eric S. Schmitt (R-St. Louis) delivered the commencement address. Schmitt is a 1997 cum laude graduate of Truman State University. He also practices law as a partner at the law firm Lathrop & Gage, LLP.
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A Yahoo! User Aug 9, 2012 18:53 Flag
Valencia V Spurs Tonight
Seems like a thread on First Row Sports tonight if you don't have Spurs TV. Good luck with it, I'll be trying it at 9pm.Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
So we lost 2-0 - but if the reports are accurate, we deserved more.
Spurs (4-2-3-1): Friedel; Walker (Naughton, 77), Gallas, Vertonghen, Assou-Ekotto; Jenas (van der Vaart, 61), Livermore (Carroll, 88); Lennon, Sigurdsson (Kane, 80), Bale (Townsend, 77); Defoe.
I can understand why Kaboul wasn't there, but a bit lost as to why Daws didn't start. And does Jenas having 60 minutes mean that he's staying? No T'Hudd either.
No more games before Toon? The lack of goals pre season is understandable with Daffy's unfortunate issues (and the obvious lack of alternatives). I'm not sure anyone can tell either from the formations and squad players used what AVB's preferred team/squad and formation is yet.
And Sandro, Two Saints, Rose, Parker and Modric haven't had a chance to be really assessed by AVB so far. Not ideal for him.
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I watched the game last night (see first post) and although we had some really good attacking moves both goals were defensive lapses. First was a good shot from outside the box which should have been closed down and the second from the corner of the 6 yard area across Friedel into the far corner. I think Vertonghen could have prevented the shot and Friedel IMHO should have done better. We had more of the play early on and had the better chances but Valencia took their opportunity and took the lead. Lennon was denied twice in the space of a minute early on.
They had better ball retention after the goal but never really made that much headway.
Second half they had us running around and closed us down very quickly when we had the ball. We had chances but Defoe didn't have his scoring boots on and their keeper was on his game.
I hope AVB has learned a lot from this game!! Yes we had some influential players missing but we will struggle in the EPL if we don't sort things out soon. Team looked a bit lost at times.
Again all IMHO.


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For many of us, palm trees swaying in the breeze is an idyllic image. And if you've just come back from a tropical vacation, that image can be a tough one to shake. But who says you can't have a living reminder of the tropics in your home? Fortunately, there are quite a few palms that grow surprisingly well indoors. Here's what you need to know about growing one.
The first thing to understand before venturing into the world of palms is that palm is a rather generic term.
In practice, any plant that looks like a palm is usually called a palm, even though it may be a completely different species. But, unless you're a plant taxonomist, you probably don't give a hoot about the classification so long as the plant looks good and grows well. What counts is that you like the palm and that you've got the right environment to grow it in.
I have a coconut tree in the hallway of my house. Why? First, I just like the idea of growing a coconut tree. Secondly, I have the vertical space (for now!) and plenty of sun thanks to a large skylight. Lastly, my kids think its pretty cool to see a plant push through the coconut husk that sits on the soil surface. If coconuts are a little too nutty for you, here are some other palms to consider.
A kentia palm's terrifically large and arching leaves will definitely add tropical ambience to your home or office. This dark green species is fairly common and tolerates lower light levels than most palms, but, of course, performs best in a sunny room. If you don't like large, wispy leaves like the kentia has, consider the more refined ladyfinger palm. Its radiating leaflets are reminiscent of fingers.
If you want a palm that's a bit more off the beaten path, try the ponytail palm. It's native to desert regions and has an intriguing and distinctive bulbous swelling at the base of its stem.
Ponytails require bright, sunny spots and hate being overwatered, but are otherwise easy to care for.
The fishtail palm is another less common variety. As you may have guessed, the name refers to the shape of its leaflets, which fan out and are somewhat serrated along the edge, resembling the tail of a fish. The foliage shape and texture is really attractive, although this plant is probably the least palm-like of all the palms. It, too, wants lots of sunlight, but, unlike, the ponytail palm, doesn't tolerate dry soil.
Another palm tree you may like is the Mexican cycad. It has stiff, dense leaves and even though it grows very slowly (about one leaf per year), I love it. All you need is a white linen suit, a mint julep and a large overhead fan to complement the look. Mexican cycads are surprisingly cold tolerant and can endure temperatures as low as -10 C for a few days — although I'm not suggesting you put it outside anytime soon.
In general, care of palms is not difficult. As I've said, they love lots of sunlight and will produce more leaves and have a much fuller appearance when given plenty of light and room to grow. Another point to remember is that all palms hate 'wet feet,' so never allow them to stand in water. Palms should also be potted in a good, porous soil (look for lots of coarse particles, which create good-sized air pockets throughout) because dense soils with few air pockets retain too much water, which inevitably leads to root rot.
Once you've decided which palm to bring home, grab a good book and plant yourself in a comfy chair beside the plant. That way you can feel, if only for a moment, that you're on a tropical beach. Illusion or not, it's the only kind of palm reading I know of that guarantees results!
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Colin Kaepernick, 49ers teammate Quinton Patton and the Seattle Seahawks' Ricardo Lockette will not be charged regarding an April incident with a woman at a Miami luxury hotel, the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office revealed Thursday.
Medical tests indicated the woman was not sexually assaulted, and there was insufficient evidence any crime was commited, according to a memo by Assistant State Attorney Laura Adams.
Kaepernick maintained his innocence throughout a Miami police investigation that lasted some two months.
"As I said from day one, I would never do the things that were made up about me," Kaepernick responded Thursday afternoon on Twitter. "I'm glad this issue is resolved. It's time for football."
The woman filed a police report indicating she was unsure how she ended up at a Miami hospital after allegedly partying with the three players and waking up naked in a bed. The woman, according to the State Attorney's memo, was incoherent when police and fire-rescue responded to 911 calls from the hotel. She had to be sedated to be taken to the hospital, where she was temporarily involuntarily committed for her own safety, the memo says.
Two weeks ago, Kaepernick reiterated he "did nothing wrong in that incident" and was willing to help "the DA close this matter."
Kaepernick, the 49ers' starting quarterback since midway through their 2012 season's Super Bowl run, signed a six-year, $126-million contract extension last week.
After Miami police released a report on what it termed a "suspicious incident" April 2, Kaepernick responded on Twitter: "I take great pride in who I am and what I do, but I guess sometimes you have to deal with someone who makes things up. I want to thank all of the people who have shared their encouraging sentiments. I assure you that your faith is not misplaced."
The prosecutor's memo says that an attorney for Kaepernick and Lockette told investigators they met the woman about a year ago in Atlanta and that she and Kaepernick had sex. The woman later told Kaepernick she was pregnant and he cut off contact with her, including changing his phone number, the memo says.
Eventually, she learned Kaepernick and Lockette would be in Miami and made arrangements to visit them, traveling by Greyhound bus. After the woman's behavior deteriorated, Kaepernick contacted a nearby friend and decided to leave the hotel.
"I'm leaving right now I'm terrified," Kaepernick texted the friend, according to the prosecutor's memo.
When Miami police arrived on the scene, officers found the woman laying naked on a bed. "Her body was moving as if she was engaged in a sex act, although there was no one else in the room," according to the memo. "When she heard the officers' voices, the complainant started screaming incoherently about Jesus and devils. At one point, the complainant took the wig off her hair and threw it at the officers."
Fire-rescue workers were called to the scene, she called them "devils" and she was sedated before being transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital after 1 a.m. on April 2.
At the hospital, doctors noted that she was "severely agitated" and appeared to be in an altered mental state, although no evidence of drugs beyond marijuana were detected in her system, Adams wrote. The woman had told police she and the three players had drinks, and that she smoked marijuana earlier in the night with Kaepernick and Lockette. A witness claimed to have heard the alleged victim state she came from Atlanta to have "three champion babies" with Kaepernick, according to the DA's memo.
The State Attorney's Office, in concluding there was no evidence that the woman was the victim of any crime, closed the case and classified it as "Exceptionally Cleared."
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's apparently wanted to keep his kids away from Hollywood.
TMZ obtained a copy of the late actor's will, which was written in 2004, when he only had son Cooper (he since fathered two more children, all three with longtime partner Mimi O'Donnell). Hoffman wanted Cooper to be raised in Manhattan and, if that didn't work, Chicago or San Francisco. He reportedly wanted him to be surrounded by Manhattan's culture, arts and architecture.
If he couldn't live in any of those cities, Hoffman wrote, then he wanted his son to visit those cities at least twice a year.
Even though Hoffman was a big star who spent a lot of time in Los Angeles, that city didn't make the list.
That's right. Hollywood is no place for children ... unless they can make Disney some cash.
Hoffman left his entire estate to O'Donnell.
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For debate purposes, you guys get to decide if this is truly cyber-stalking or if I am just over-reacting.
A group of girls, all of whom I used to be friends with started, IMO, stalking me. First, on Facebook and Twitter. I made my profiles private, so they would just wait until they were around a mutual friend and sneak a peek from their phones/computers. This cost them quite a few friendships.
Then it went onto a "blocking war". They "blocked me" to prove a point. And after a few weeks, would unblock me. Finally, I blocked them. (One of them made an entirely new FB profile after I did this)
Well, I had an online blog that was extremely personal. I have several issues that I wanted to be able to share with people who could gain something from my experience. Well, these three girls, women, whatever, got wind of it and began reading it.
One woman began telling her husband about it. Her husband works with my mother. Then, her husband would try to tell their boss MY business in efforts to get my mother fired. Luckily, the boss told him to get over it because MY life was none of her concern.
Another woman had a close relationship to my old babysitter. She began telling the babysitter lies about me, which resulted in me no longer having a babysitter due to so many conflicts. I had to quit my job over it because it is hard to find a sitter in this town. The woman, who used to be a very close friend of mine and had a close bond with my children, would regularly go over to the babysitter's house to see my children. Honestly, it didn't bother me at first. They love her and she still loves them. Well, one day, I open up the diaper bag to clean it out to discover that she had put an extremely rude, condescending letter in there. This is what ultimately lead to my decision to seek a new babysitter to care for my children.
The other woman has just been a long for the ride. I am not overly concerned with her.
BUT, the first woman I spoke about whose husband works with my mother is the one taking it a little too far.
I recently began a relationship with an old friend from HS. We hang out a lot and have become pretty close. We kept our friendship quiet at first because people love to talk in this town, and we were not really open to people discussing our relationship. But, as with all things, people did find out. At which point we decided it didn't matter if people knew about our relationship. We made it more "public", so to speak. We are kind of dating, but not seriously, not even enough to really call each other a boyfriend/girlfriend.
But, we still want our privacy. I do not discuss our relationship outside of BBC. This has always kind of been a safe haven for me, where no one I know IRL is a member, or not that I know of.
Anyway, I was on his FB page yesterday because he asked me to check something for him as he rarely goes on. I noticed that this woman had just been added to his friends. (he added her the last time he was on, which was 2 days ago) We were on the phone and I went silent, because I was a little taken aback.
He asks what's up, so I ask him how he knows her. We did all go to HS together, so it wouldn't be too odd that they know each other. He says he doesn't know her, but he just adds everyone. Stupid on his part, I know.
But, it has really rubbed me the wrong way that now she has gone so far as to try to befriend a very close friend of mine, someone who she has never even met.
I am not quite sure how to react to this. Not sure if there really is something to react to.


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- Room service (limited hours)
- Down comforter
Where to Eat
Guests at Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa may book either an All-Inclusive plan or a Room-Only plan. The All-Inclusive plan includes a la carte meals, snacks, and beverages at the following restaurants and bars. The Room-Only plan does NOT include meals, snacks, or beverages. (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Plan Details section for more information).
A buffet and a la carte breakfast offering tropical fruits, omelets, and chef specialties is available every morning from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Room service is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
French Steakhouse Restaurant - Menu features Churrasco Steak and fish, chicken, beef, and seafood specialties with a Caribbean flair. Live piano music. Extensive wine list. Offers outdoor dining on the wooden deck under the stars.
Pega Pega Cafe & Beach Bar - This open-air spot under expansive wooden roof. Located between the pool and the beach. Menu may include Grilled Vegetable Focaccia, Cudarebo Fish Tacos, and Danilo's Tuna Salad Creation. Tropical cocktails. Daily live music is featured during Happy Hour from 5-7 PM.
Ike's Bistro - Chef Ever De Peña's menu features a variety of dishes featuring Mediterranean and Caribbean ingredients and flavors. Poolside service is available between 5:30 to 10:30 PM.
The resort hosts a daily happy hour with live music at the Pega-Pega Bar. Live piano music is also featured most evenings at the French Steakhouse.
Nearby Things to Do
Guests at Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa may book either an All-Inclusive plan or a Room-Only plan. Please note the following recreational amenities may not apply to all guests (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Plan Details section for more information).
The four hectares (10 acres) of powdery sand beach are dotted with more than 40 widely spaced thatched-roof shades for reading and napping. A pool provides freshwater swimming. The resort's health spa offers yoga, Pilates, and meditation classes (surcharges).
Motorized water sports are barred from the section of Eagle Beach fronting the resort, but a wide variety of water sports, including parasailing, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, and scuba diving, are available from independent operators farther north on Eagle Beach, which extends about 2.5 km (1.5 miles). Golfers can book tee times at a nine-hole golf course across the road or at the 18-hole Tierra del Sol golf course, five km (three miles) away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Mountain biking nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Pilates classes on site
- Volleyball on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Beach volleyball on site
- Beach yoga on site
- Boat tours nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
Spa Services
Overlooking the turquoise blue sea you will find a Caribbean-Balinese style spa retreat. Teakwood furniture, chanting birds, and soft music in the spa's outdoor massage cabanas overlooking the beach stimulate waves of serenity.
A selection of individualized treatments, including relaxing, hot stone and shiatsu massage therapy are available. Spa del Sol also offers a variety of body scrubs and wraps, manicure and pedicure, steam room, and a variety of honeymoon packages and couples treatments.
The resort offers weekly complimentary yoga classes on the beach with a combination of low impact exercises and styles.
- Massages on beach
- Spa tub in spa
- Minimum age to access spa is 16
- Massages
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Number of treatment rooms 5
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Couples treatment rooms
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
To reserve a room with a patio or balcony where smoking is allowed, guests must contact the property directly. The property's contact information is provided on the confirmation notice received after booking via this Web site.
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: USD 20 per person (approximately)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
Hotel Name
- Manchebo Beach Resort
- Manchebo Beach Resort Oranjestad
- Manchebo Beach Oranjestad
- Manchebo Beach
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
- This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.
Honeymoon special:
Honeymooners booking a reservation via this Web site receive one bottle of house champagne.
Marriage certificate may be required at check-in to qualify.
Must write "Honeymooners" in the Special Requests box at the time of booking to qualify. When indicating "Traveler and room preferences" during booking, click on the link that says: "I have a special request".


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A Minneapolis attorney best known for successfully challenging repeat drunken-driving arrests while on his Segway has been recommended for punishment by the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility.
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LAKE ARIEL — A structure fire occurred at 4157 Woodcrest Lane in The Hideout on Wednesday night.
As of press time Thursday attempts to gather information were unsuccessful, but Lake Ariel Fire Chief, Mike DiPierro, provided the newspaper with information later on.
DiPierro said a cause for the blaze is unknown at this time. The Lake Ariel Fire Company was dispatched around 8 p.m. and arrived on scene with six trucks within five minutes.
"Thank God we got there fast," DiPierro said. "You could see the fire about four miles away."
There was a major exposure problem with the neighbor's house, but he said they were able to contain it fast and no damage was done to the neighbor's house.
Lake Ariel had around 30 firefighters on scene and there were around 60 total, including EMS. Assisting were Ledgedale, Hamlin, Jefferson and Lakeville.
Nobody was home at the time of the fire and no injuries occurred. The neighbors took the family's dog.
The American Red Cross Wayne Pike Chapter and public safety also assisted at the fire.
The Red Cross provided the family of two adults and five children with lodging, food, clothing, shoes, seasonal garments, a portable crib with linens and contact lens replacement. Public safety provided a rehab trailer.
DiPierro said it was a "total loss." The fire departments were on scene until 11:30 p.m.
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A number of parent groups statewide are calling for the resignation of state Education Commissioner John King, Jr. after he "suspended" several public forums last week — including one in New Hartford.
"We have been trying to get through to John King about the concerns of parents for well over six months with no success whatsoever," said Eric Mihelbergel, spokesman for New York State Allies for Public Education, an advocacy group that includes 42 other statewide parent organizations.
Tuesday the group released its action plan asking parents and education stakeholders statewide to call, email, fax and Tweet the state Board of Regents, Governor Andrew Cuomo, senators and assembly members.
King could not be reached for comment Tuesday regarding the resignation requests.
The forums would have allowed the public the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the newly implemented Common Core Curriculum.
"I was looking forward to engaging in a dialogue with parents across the state. I was eagerly anticipating answering questions from parents about the Common Core and other reforms we're moving ahead with in New York State," King said in an emailed statement.
King made the decision to cancel the forums, following the first of five scheduled forums sponsored by the New York State PTA last week in Poughkeepsie.
"Unfortunately, the forums … have been co-opted by special interests whose stated goal is to 'dominate' the questions and manipulate the forum," he said. "The disruptions caused by the special interests have deprived parents of the opportunity to listen, ask questions and offer comments. Essentially, dialogue has been denied."
The remaining dates were scheduled for Garden City, Clifton Park, Williamsville and New Hartford, where a forum had been planned for Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the high school.
King said he will continue to work with the state PTA to find the "appropriate opportunities to engage in a real, productive dialogue with parents about our students and their education."
When parent Jessica McNair found out the forum was cancelled, she was "really disappointed."
"It's my opinion that leader does just that, he leads. I don't view Commissioner King as a leader right now," said the 34-year-old New Hartford resident, Parent Teacher Association member and member of the group Opt Out CNY, which informs the public about high-stakes testing.
"It is extremely frustrating. It appears that he doesn't want to listen to us," McNair said. "It is his responsibility to hear everyone's voice. That is how a democracy works, or should I say should work."
For information on the New York State Allies for Public Education's plan of action visit www.nysape.org.
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Augusta, Ga--Usually one of the top teams in the Augusta metro area resides on Laney Walker Boulevard. The wildcats have proven they can win with some of the best and this year hope to continue to prove to the rest of the region
They have a lot of new faces on offense so the early emphasis will be to improve day to day and week to week. George Myers does come back but will be flanked by a new quarterback and other fresh faces. To that end, this squad may resemble last years. Play alright early and then get hot when region play begins.
"The biggest thing is how we develop as the season goes along" said coach Lemuel Lackey "It may start out slow, but I doubt it, and as the season rolls along you want to be hitting all the cylinders near the end."
"Well, a threat in the playoffs, everybody is going to have to step on the field. Young underclassmen, everyone. We have a young team so that's just it" added George Myers.
Going to be a learning curve though and the defense might have to carry this squad for a while. And oh yea, go back to march and you'll find more motivation. The basketball team winning a state crown.
"We are kind of jealous but we know what we need to do to move foreward. We know that since they set the goals so high, we need to get past that." added Dayquan Miller
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For the third year in a row, the Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Baseball recruiting class has been recognized nationally by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, earning mention in the publication for having one of the top recruiting classes in the country.
The Islanders are one of just two Southland Conference teams recognized, with newcomer Oral Roberts also earning mention from Collegiate Baseball in the annual list. The two teams from the league are the only ones that have been ranked in the list each of the last three seasons.
"I am excited for our program to continue to grow and develop to one of the best, most recognized mid-major programs in the state of Texas," said head coach Scott Malone. "The national recognition from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper shines a light on the hard work and organization that recruiting coordinator Chris Ramirez and assistant coach Marty Smith put into our recruiting efforts."
Comprised of 14 freshmen and 10 junior college transfers, the Islanders recruiting class brings in a mix of talented newcomers to a team that is coming off of back-to-back Southland Conference Tournament appearances, and had the best year in team history during 2011. Eight of those players come from Corpus Christi, and of the remaining 16, 11 are from Texas and five from out of state.
"This recruiting class is a great example of how we want to put our roster together each year," said Ramirez. "It will be an exciting year for the city as we were able to stay in our back yard and bring in eight guys from Corpus Christi, the largest group of local guys in our program's history. We were also able to continue our national recruiting efforts by reaching out and signing junior college players from California, Arizona, Missouri, Utah and Iowa."
Baseball recently started fall practice, which will culminate in the annual Blue-Gray World Series on Nov. 8-10 at Chapman Field.
For all the latest on Islanders Baseball, like the team on Facebook (Islanders Baseball), follow them on Twitter (@CorpusBaseball) and visit www.GoIslanders.com.
Complete 2012 Recruiting Class
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School
Chris Cano RHP/OF 6-2 170 Corpus Christi, Texas/Mary Carroll HS
Thomas Casey RHP 6-5 225 Holladay, Utah/Navarro JC
Josh Cruz INF 5-9 180 Corpus Christi, Texas/Carroll HS
Clayton Davis OF 5-11 200 The Woodlands, Texas/The Woodlands HS
Dalton D'Spain RHP/INF 6-1 165 San Antonio, Texas/Boerne HS
O'Shea Dumes RHP/1B 6-2 225 Corpus Christi, Texas/Mary Carroll HS
Juan Farias INF 5-7 180 Corpus Christi, Texas/Moody HS
Brandon Guilford 2B 5-10 180 McKinney, Texas/Frisco Heritage HS
Zacarias Hardy OF 6-1 182 Dallas, Texas/Keller HS
Jared Henke RHP 6-4 185 Fort Worth, Texas/Vernon JC
Nolan Holland RHP 6-1 210 Spring, Texas/Klein Oak HS
Jacob Hubert OF 5-11 190 Corpus Christi, Texas/Laredo JC
Kaleb Keith RHP/1B 6-4 265 San Antonio, Texas/D'Hanis HS
Brad Lamberti C 5-10 190 Altoona, Iowa/Des Moines Area CC
A.J. Longoria RHP 6-0 175 Corpus Christi, Texas/Midland JC
Dominic Lopez 3B 6-0 200 Corpus Christi, Texas/John Paul II HS
Zach Nichols RHP/OF 6-0 220 Hannibal, Mo./Southeastern JC
Dalton Sherer LHP 6-0 205 Spring, Texas/Klein Oak HS
Dylan Shofner C 6-0 190 Houston, Texas/Memorial HS
Jakob Silva 2B/SS 5-8 165 Corpus Christi, Texas/John Paul II HS
Cody Stephens INF 5-9 160 Concord, Calif./Los Medanos JC
Zach Taylor INF 6-0 185 Georgetown, Texas/Angelina College
Brandon Tierney INF 6-0 195 Arlington, Texas/Iowa Western JC
Russell Vaughan C 5-9 170 Mesa, Ariz./South Mountain JC


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Published: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 11:08 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 11:08 a.m.
Change-A-Life Charity Thrift Store is sponsoring a drive to collect items for men and women serving in the military overseas.
The drive will continue until the end of the month.
Supplies needed can be found under "Soldier Care Package Wish List" on the store's website at www.changealifecharity.org.
Items donated can be brought to the thrift store at 1749 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
For those who cannot provide supplies, or do not have the time, donations to cover postage and shipping are welcome as well.
For more information about making a donation, call 371-5111.
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PARKERSBURG - Whether they were looking for something they wanted or discovering something they needed, many area brides found exactly what suited their wedding plans at The Great Bridal Event 2013.
More than 2,500 people were at the bridal show Sunday at the E.L.I.T.E. Center in Parkersburg Sunday. Many prospective brides and grooms came to Sunday's event to get ideas for their own weddings, make contacts, sample food, see the latest styles in wedding attire, do bookings and more.
"It was an amazing day," said Keith McClung, owner of Crown Event Rentals, the organizing sponsor of Sunday's event. "Hands down, we broke all of our records this year with attendance, our vendors and everything else."
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Lindsay Williams, of Marietta, was one of the brides attending Sunday's Great Bridal Event 2013 at the E.L.I.T.E. Center in Parkersburg. She was sampling the food of Beau S. Dittmar, Executive Chef for Parkhurst Dining.
The show had over 115 vendors including photographers, caterers, DJs, businesses specializing in wedding attire and more.
"I had 14 more vendors on a waiting list to get in, but we had nowhere to put them," McClung said. "We only align ourselves with the best vendors in the area.
"That is why this is a juried show. We just don't let anyone in."
A number of vendors were able to have all of their open dates booked for the coming year and a number of brides and grooms signed contracts there on the spot, he said.
Traditionally, Valentine's Day was one of the biggest dates for people to get engaged and The Great Bridal Event is one of the first bridal shows put on after the holiday.
"There are so many brides that this was the first bridal expo they were able to go to," McClung said.
There were almost 330 brides registered at Sunday's show.
"'We have been thrilled," McClung said. "The show has been wonderful."
Lindsay Williams, of Marietta, came to the show Sunday with her mother, Judy. Williams is planning a wedding for September.
"Mostly I need a photographer and a venue, I already have my dress," she said. "I think I will be able to make a decision after this.
"I am getting extra ideas for things I didn't even think of before."
Over the last couple of years, one trend McClung has seen is brides coming to the show with pages of design ideas of things they found on the website Pinterest. Organizers set up an area with some of the best ideas all laid out.
"What we did was develop 12 tables that were Pinterest-inspired, so brides can come in and say, 'That is what I want,'" McClung said. "What we have done this year is we have done the homework for the bride.
"If they have no idea what they are looking for, they can come here and say that is exactly what they wanted. The brides are loving it."
Also, people are becoming more selective in their food choices.
"People are wanting unique foods and they are not going for the more traditional buffet fare," McClung said. "We have 15-20 food vendors here who are all doing samples of different things."
With so many things to decide on, McClung hoped brides would find everything they needed under one roof at The Great Bridal Event.
"I had a bride come in who told me she had no clue what she wanted for her wedding, but since she has been here, she now knows what she wants," McClung said. "We want to be a one-stop place for them to answer all of their questions about what they will need for their wedding.
"If the bride walks through the door and has been planning their wedding for over a year, we want to challenge her with some new things that she hasn't seen, but if a bride comes in uncertain about everything, in that they don't know where to start, we want to be that place where she is going to get answers and solutions."


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Claremont — The School Renovation Committee continues to hit roadblocks on financing for a proposed $5 million contract to install energy saving equipment at the district's five schools, including a wood pellet/propane boiler at Stevens High School. Unable to secure a 20-year loan at an interest rate that
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In the past few weeks, Sheila Pott has been called a bad mother who should have known better, who must have ignored the warning signs before her beautiful, playful 15-year-old daughter Audrie killed herself.
"I've already been to the worst place in my life," Sheila Pott said in an exclusive interview Monday. "There's not much that can hurt me now."
There was also no way to prepare for the onslaught of attention after Audrie's parents came forward this month with the painful story behind her death -- a story echoing across the country, when teens mix alcohol, sex and cyberspace.
After drinking too much and passing out at a house party last Labor Day weekend, the Saratoga High sophomore awoke to crude messages scribbled on her body and her shorts pulled down. The humiliation spiraled when she learned a cellphone photo was circulating around campus. A week later, she was dead.
The publicity has taken a toll on Pott, Audrie's father, Larry Pott, and stepmother, Lisa. They're not sleeping well. Larry Pott can barely speak about it without choking up.
"We're almost worse than day one," he said. When their daughter was taken off life support and died on Sept. 12, their grief was shared among their family and close friends. "Now," he said, "it's the entire world."
During an interview in their lawyer's office Monday, they discussed their decision to go public with what they called an all-too-often "silent crime" whose victims are too embarrassed to come forward. They shared their anger at what they fear will be minor consequences for the three boys charged in her assault and insisted how, no matter the rumors, there was nothing else in Audrie's life that would have caused her to kill herself.
"She had no more teen drama than I did," Lisa Pott said. "She was not depressed, she was not on medication. She was playing baseball with her dad last month. She got straight A's at summer school."
Audrie, they said, loved hiking, playing soccer and taking Zumba classes. In late August, the week before the fateful Labor Day weekend party, she dressed up with her girlfriends as "Power Puff Girls."
Both Larry and Sheila Pott are successful business people, he in the security business and she in the mortgage industry. They shared custody of Audrie. Larry and Lisa Pott have three young children together. Audrie's parents decided to come forward earlier this month during a news conference packed with national media, revealing her name and releasing her photos in hopes that someone like her will be spared her humiliating and ultimately tragic ordeal.
The 16-year-old boys face charges of sexual assault and distributing child pornography, but the Potts fear that because they are juveniles, they will get little more than probation. They want legislation to increase penalties against juveniles accused of these crimes, they said, and at the very least have those found guilty to register as sex offenders. The family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit to hold the boys and their families accountable.
"It became obvious if we didn't go all the way, nothing would come of this," Larry Pott said. "We're stepping up to defend Audrie."
Lawyers for the boys, who aren't being named because of their ages, say it is unfair to link Audrie's suicide to the boys' actions. That statement enraged the Pott family, who after Audrie's death discovered a string of Facebook messages Audrie had written expressing her despair that "everybody knows" what happened to her and "my life is ruined." In interviews with police, one of the boys admitted at least two of them touched Audrie sexually.
In Monday's 90-minute interview, the Potts discussed what they perceive as a conspiracy of silence among some students and parents, a lack of support from the school district that refused to expel the boys and ongoing problems Audrie endured with a wide circle of friends at Saratoga High.
Sheila Pott said she got the feeling that they were more concerned about the image of their school and the upscale community than what happened to their daughter.
It's as if, she said, people believe "Oh my God, if we get a bad reputation, our property values will go down. It's that shallow."
The parents acknowledged that Audrie endured ongoing problems with some of her friends, which prompted all three parents to meet with school counselors late last year.
"She was picked on because she was pretty, because she was popular, because she was nice," Larry Pott said. "It was, you're not as good as you appear to be. We're going to drag you down a bit.''
Sheila Pott is still tortured by what she might have missed before her daughter's death.
"I have gone through every conversation we had in the two weeks prior, looking for signs. I just didn't see them," she said. "We had long talks over dinner. The night before she asked about going to college and majoring in art. She talked about what kind of wedding dress she wanted."
When she drove her home on Monday from school, and she could see Audrie was upset, she asked what's wrong, but Audrie wouldn't say.
"When I see her face in the media I try to focus on the fact that she was beautiful and happy," Sheila said. "Something positive has to come from her death."
Contact Julia Prodis Sulek at 408-278-3409.