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"The state once had the burden of proving that the victim had earnestly resisted sexual intercourse. . . . The revision [made by Public Acts 1975, No. 75-619] altered the rape statute by deleting the element of 'forcible compulsion,' and its concomitant meaning of 'physical force that overcomes earnest resistance.' . . . The statute no longer requires that the state prove that physical force overcame earnest resistance, which was used in the past as a prerequisite to proving nonconsensual carnal knowledge by force. . . . Whereas forcible compulsion was once proved by demonstrating that force had overcome resistance, the state is now required to prove that it was the use of force or its threat which caused the victim to engage in sexual intercourse, and does not by its express language require that resistance be proven." State v. Mackor, 11 Conn. App. 316, 321-22 (1987). "Proof of resistance was required in the past as a mode of proving that the intercourse was nonconsensual. Under the present statute, the lack of consent is subsumed by proof of the use of force or the threat of the use of force." Id., 323. "Nonconsent is not an element of the crime of General Statutes § 53a-70 (a), but is embodied within the proof required of the use of force or the threat of the use of force." Id.; see also State v. Griffin, 97 Conn. 169, 186, cert. denied, 280 Conn. 925 (2006); State v. White, 55 Conn. App. 412, 418-21, cert. denied, 252 Conn. 908 (1999).
Consent, often raised as a defense, is more exactly a denial of the element of compulsion. "It is likely that juries in considering the defense of consent in sexual assault cases, though visualizing the issue in terms of actual consent by the complainant, have reached their verdicts on the basis of inferences that a reasonable person would draw from the conduct of the complainant and the defendant under the surrounding circumstances. It is doubtful that jurors would ever convict a defendant who had in their view acted in reasonable reliance upon words or conduct of the complainant indicating consent, even though there had been some concealed reluctance on her part. If a defendant were concerned about such a possibility, however, he would be entitled, once the issue is raised, to request a jury instruction that the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the conduct of the complainant would not have justified a reasonable belief that she had consented." State v. Smith, 210 Conn. 132, 141 (1989). The Supreme Court clarified its holding in Smith in Efstathiadis v. Holder, 317 Conn. 482 (2015), stating that the Smith holding was intended to apply the criminal negligence standard to § 53a-70 (a) (1). Id., 496. This level of mens rea also applies to § 53a-73 (a) (2) because "they are related statutes designed to address the same type of conduct." Id., 494.
If the force used or threatened to be used in the course of committing sexual assault in the first and third degrees is sufficient to compel the victim to engage in sexual intercourse or to submit to sexual contact, then the lack of consent is implicit. State v. Jackson, 30 Conn. App. 281, 288-89, cert. denied, 225 Conn. 916 (1993); State v. Clinkscales, 21 Conn. App. 411, 419, cert. denied, 215 Conn. 815 (1990).
If a person initially consents to sexual intercourse, but then withdraws that consent and is compelled to continue, then it is sexual assault in the first degree. State v. Siering, 35 Conn. App. 173, 178-85, cert. denied, 231 Conn. 914 (1994) (supplemental instruction on withdrawal of consent was proper statement of law).
"Although it is true that typically in cases in which force has been proven, the evidence demonstrated either violence or some other form of physical coercion, we have consistently held that one also may be guilty of sexual assault in the first degree if one uses one's physical size or strength to threaten another to submit to sexual intercourse and that such threat may be expressed or implied." (Emphasis in original.) State v. Mahon, 97 Conn. App. 503, 512, cert. denied, 280 Conn. 930 (2006); see also State v. Davis, 61 Conn. App. 621, 638-39, cert. denied, 255 Conn. 951 (2001) (quoting court's instruction distinguishing between express and implied threats). In State v. Gagnon, 18 Conn. App. 694, 699, cert. denied, 213 Conn. 805 (1989), coercion was found when the defendant pretended to be a police officer, causing the victim to stop her vehicle. "Such coercion was intended to and did in fact place the victim in a position wherein she was compelled to submit to sexual contact by the defendant." Id., 699.
It is improper to instruct regarding the "use of force . . . or the threat of use of force" when the defendant is charged only with the "use of force" and no evidence is presented regarding the "threat of the use of force." State v. Chapman, 229 Conn. 529, 536-37 (1994).
On the use of force, compare State v. Hufford, 205 Conn. 386, 393 (1987) (because victim was physically helpless due to medical condition, it required no force to remove her clothes), and State v. Mahon, supra, 97 Conn. App. 511 (removal of the victim's clothing was sufficient evidence of the use of force, due to defendant's show of superior strength).
Sexual assault in the first and second degrees, which require sexual intercourse, are general intent crimes. See State v. Pierson, 201 Conn. 211, 216 (1986). "[N]o special instructions as to intent are required for a general intent crime unless something in the evidence presented indicates that the defendant acted involuntarily, without sufficient mental capacity, under duress or while entrapped." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jackson, 30 Conn. App. 281, 291, cert. denied, 225 Conn. 916 (1993).
Sexual assault in the third and fourth degrees are specific intent crimes. "The specific intent for sexual assault in the third degree is derived from General Statutes § 53a-65 (3), which provides in relevant part: 'Sexual contact' means any contact with the intimate parts of a person . . . for the purpose of sexual gratification of the actor. . . ." State v. Faria, 254 Conn. 613, 636 n.24 (2000).
"Because not every person who commits sexual assault has intercourse as their ultimate objective, the legislature in the penal code has distinguished between sexual assault with sexual intercourse as its goal and sexual assault with sexual contact as its goal." State v. Milardo, 224 Conn. 397, 405 (1993) (sufficient evidence of intent to compel sexual intercourse). "[T]he state had only to prove that the defendant took a substantial step in a course of conduct that was planned to culminate in intentionally compelling another person to engage in sexual intercourse. Thus, the charge on the element of intent necessary for attempted sexual assault in the first degree need not be more specific than instructing, as the trial court did here, that the state must prove that the defendant intended to compel sexual intercourse, regardless of which of the listed acts in the statutory definition might ultimately have been performed had not the defendant's attack on the victim been interrupted." Id., 413.
Lesser included offenses
Sexual assault in the second degree in violation of § 53a-71 (a) (2) is not a lesser included offense of sexual assault in the first degree because that subsection of second degree sexual assault has an age requirement that first degree sexual assault does not. State v. Michael A., 99 Conn. App. 251, 256-63 (2007).
Sexual assault in the third degree is not a lesser included offense of sexual assault in the first degree, because third degree requires proof of the additional element that the compelled sexual contact was for the purpose of either the sexual gratification of the actor or the humiliation or degradation of the victim. State v. Milardo, 224 Conn. 397, 417 (1993); State v. Mezrioui, 26 Conn. App. 395, 405-406, cert. denied, 224 Conn. 909 (1992). For the same reason, sexual assault in the fourth degree is not a lesser included offense of sexual assault in the second degree. State v. Sirimanochanh, 26 Conn. App. 625, 637 (1992), rev'd on other grounds, 224 Conn. 656 (1993).
Separate offenses
Two acts of penetration constitute two separate offenses and do not violate double jeopardy protection. The statute punishes "the act of forcible penetration itself, and, therefore, each penetration by the defendant constituted a separate and distinct repetition of the same prohibited act, irrespective of the brief period of time separating them." State v. Scott, 270 Conn. 92, 100 (2004), cert. denied, 544 U.S. 987, 127 S.Ct. 1861, 161 L.Ed.2d 746 (2005); see also State v. Antonio A., 90 Conn. App. 286, 295, cert. denied, 275 Conn. 926 (2005), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 1189, 126 S.Ct. 1373, 164 L.Ed.2d 81 (2006) (two acts of digital penetration).
The affirmative defense of fraudulent misrepresentation is not available under the statute prohibiting sexual intercourse between a person who is between the ages of thirteen and fifteen and a person who is at least two years older. State v. Blake, 63 Conn. App. 536, 539-42, cert. denied, 257 Conn. 911 (2001) (reviewing statutory history); see also State v. Plude, 30 Conn. App. 527, 539-41, cert. denied, 225 Conn. 923 (1993) (mistake of age is no defense).
"[T]he absence of a marital relationship between the defendant and the victim of a sexual assault is not an essential element of the crime. Rather, the existence of a marital relationship can be raised as an exemption or defense to prosecution for sexual assault in the first degree under § 53a-70 (a). . . . Accordingly, a finding of non-culpability based on the 'marital exemption' of § 53a-65 (2) necessarily depends upon proof of the fact that the victim and the defendant were legally married." (Citation omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Beaulieu, 82 Conn. App. 856, 862 (2004), aff'd in part and rev'd in part on other grounds, 274 Conn. 471 (2005).
Confidentiality of the complainant's name and address
General Statutes § 54-86e provides that the name, address and other identifying information of a victim of sexual assault are confidential. These instructions refer only to "the complainant." The court may use initials or some other identifier when necessary to refer to the complainant.


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Allen keeps his hopes alive
Published: Friday, June 21, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, June 21, 2013 at 12:21 a.m.
TUSCALOOSA | Jody Allen knew he was playing for his last chance to make the semifinals of the Neptune Cup in Thursday's B Division match against Craig Buettner at the NorthRiver Yacht Club.
Allen defeated Buettner, 6-2, 6-1.
"Jody played better. He's a more seasoned player," Buettner said of Allen, who has been playing tennis for 45 to 50 years. "He's more crafty and steady."
Buettner has played for only five years and said his family started to play tennis once his wife started to play. His sons are also competing in the Neptune Cup. Buettner and his sons have competed in all three years of the Neptune Cup.
Both from Tuscaloosa, the two have been teammates before, playing doubles. There were no hard feelings between the two after the match, despite the stakes. Buettner said playing with Allen previously didn't play a factor in the match.
"I didn't scout him beforehand. He's a steady player. He's tough," Buettner said.
Allen, who began his tennis career in high school, enjoyed playing Buettner.
"He's a good player, has a good stroke. I thought it was a good match," Allen said.
Allen said he hopes to go as long as he possibly can in the tournament.
"I'm enjoying it. Every year I can play, I'm grateful," he said.
In the other B Division main draw match, Reiner Goers easily defeated Dexter Montz 6-0, 6-0.
In the A Division, Cole Alitzer defeated Paul Hahn 7-5, 6-2.
In A Division consolation matches, Kyle Humphrey defeated Cody Hearing 6-0, 6-0, and Mason Lake defeated Sanders Edmonson 3-6, 6-2, 10-7.
Neptune Cup semifinals begin today at 5:30 p.m. at the NorthRiver Yacht Club.
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Addressing Abuse of Older Adults: An RNAO Initiative aims to prevent and address abuse and neglect of older adults throughout various health care institutions and community settings in Canada. The foundation of the initiative—funded by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program—is Canada's first evidence-based best practice guideline for health-care providers, Preventing and Addressing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Person-Centred, Collaborative, System-Wide Approaches.
The Long-Term Care (LTC) Best Practices Coordinator role was introduced to the LTC sector as a pilot project funded by the Nursing Secretariat in 2005. Many successes in LTC Homes have been achieved through this project, including improved quality of care for residents and the facilitation of an evidence-based practice culture by front-line staff through the implementation of best practice guidelines (BPGs).
The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario is funded through the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC), Mental Health and Additions Branch to implement the Mental Health and Addictions Initiative.
Bringing the best knowledge to nursing and healthcare: Enhancing practice and improving health and system outcomes.
The NBPRC is a unique collaboration between researchers and educators at the University of Ottawa and the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario.
In Canada, tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of premature death, disease and disability. Evidence suggests that even minimal intervention by health-care professionals can dramatically reduce rates of smoking.
The goal of the RNAO Smoking Cessation Initiative is to strengthen nurses' capacity to help their clients by implementing smoking cessation strategies and techniques in their daily practice.


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In a written ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Nicholas Garaufis rejected arguments by Ronell Wilson's lawyers that he should be automatically spared a death sentence on grounds he is mentally disabled.
"The court holds that Wilson is not mentally retarded and was not mentally retarded at the time of the crime," the judge said. "This does not mean he will receive—or deserves to receive—the death penalty, but only that any such penalty would not violate the Federal Death Penalty Act or the Eighth Amendment."
The judge cited testing over the years that nearly always found that Wilson had an IQ higher than 70—considered a benchmark for mental disability.
The decision in federal court in Brooklyn made no mention of the charges brought Tuesday against the prison guard, accusing her of having an illegal affair with an inmate. The woman is eight months pregnant with a child that's believed to be Wilson's.
Wilson, 30, was a young gang member on Staten Island when he was convicted in the point-blank shootings of undercover officers James Nemorin and Rodney Andrews in a 2006 illegal gun sting gone awry. The officers were both shot in the back of the head.
At trial, a jury found Wilson guilty in the killings and sentenced him to death.


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AFOM. New Website
Category: Designers/Studios,
Posted by: Meave
Posted: Jun 1st 2011
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Here at Shillington we all have the biggest design crush on A Frend of Mine design studio. Check out the Suzys updated site here.
Always well considered and beautifully executed. Looking at her work just makes you want to be a better designer!
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Caroline NoirjeanAustralia, Sydney | Jun 2nd 2011Totally in love with AFOM too! Stunning work.
Lee NicolAustralia, Sydney | Jun 2nd 2011I am ashamed that I missed this update. I have such a design crush on AFOM. I want her design children. No one tell my wife. She has so many outstanding projects, awesome ideas, elegantly executed. To die for. Nice post Meave.


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Shay Sights performs a sexy strip and sensual tease for us in these pics. Is she more Geisha girl or titillating temptress? Perhaps a bit of both? Her breasts look incredible as she takes them out of her black bra and reveals very hard brown nipples. Shay's expressions say it all as she begins to touch her body and finger her excited pussy. Hot stuff!
Shay Sights is quite the lovely sight indeed. Her bountiful breasts fill out her little brown dress so well and it is such a treat to see those beauties be unleashed. Shay spreads her legs to show that she doesn't have panties on and that pretty pink pussy looks like an absolute slice of paradise. Shay keeps her hat on and takes everything else off. You are going to love her sexy tan line... and every thing else!
This set starts off with the gorgeous Shay Sights having a drink, but this beautiful brunette doesn't need alcohol to get her in the mood for some naughty fun. For Shay, it comes naturally! She starts with a game of peek-a-boo, pulling on her dress to show her lingerie. It then progresses to showing skin as she flosses her pretty pussy with her panties. Shay's nipples are rock hard with excitement as she strips and plays for the camera.
Let's give a big welcome to gorgeous brunette babe Shay Sights. This lovely lady had a super model face and a pure vixen body. For her very first Aziani shoot, Shay posed out in the garden in a pair of little white shorts and a tank top with no bra. She will strip her way right into your heart and fantasies! Shay is totally natural and totally hot!


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Plane makes emergency landing at N.O. airport
Published: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 2:55 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 2:55 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS -- A plane headed to New Jersey was forced to make an emergency landing today at Armstrong Airport in New Orleans.
United flight 1146 to Newark was diverted to New Orleans after "a mechanical issue arose following departure from Houston," said a statement from United Airlines.
According to United, the plane, a Boeing 787 aircraft, landed safely and without incident. The flight carried 174 customers and 10 crew members. United is working to get the passengers to their New Jersey destination.
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Welcome to the 2nd (Well, 4723rd) Sky Raid Tournament.
In this, you are facing against various enemies with various abilities.
You can craft, explore, build up, and team up. The only limit of this game is imagination.
You take turns specifying an action to do. The actions are roll between and including 1 to 100 to see how well you proformed. I will be the only one updating the rolls. Low rolls tend to denote failure, while high rolls tend to denote excellent work.
After your first introduction turn you can do whatever you want. You can build up a village, launch a rocket at various critters, or just craft useless things to sell to the shop for profit.
You will usually only get one action per turn, but this can be affected by buffs/debuffs that happen. Individual allies can also get a turn, or a group of them if you have enough. You can command 4 individuals per turn, two groups, or 1 group and 2 individuals.
There are diffrent groups for allies. Military (Soldiers/Guards/Ect.), Industrial (Blacksmiths/Crafters/Ect.), Gatherers (Lumberjacks/Miners/Ect.) and Miscellaneous (Wagon Drivers/Farmers/Ect.). The max people per unit is as follows; 10, 15, 15, 20.
You can have up to 5 people in a group with the same skill. The bonus for each group member added will be smaller than the previous one. Such as if you had a crafter with +10 roll bonus for crafting, you can put several in a group. A group of 2 will have a 15 bonus, 3 will have a 18, four will have a 19, and 5 will have a 20. The damage taken from failure will be divided amoung the men in the group.
Items no longer need to be equalized, but if they are not equalized, you can only do so such with them.


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Young GOP leaders see need for substantive changes
In this photo taken June 18, 2011, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus speaks at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Republicans hoping to reach beyond the party's White, aging core must do more than retool campaign strategy and tactics, say young GOP leaders pressing elected officials to offer concrete policies to counter Democratic initiatives. "It's very easy to just say no, and there are times where it's appropriate to say no," said Jason Weingartner of New York, the newly elected chairman of the Young Republican National Federation. "But there are times where you need to lead and present ideas on the issues of the day."


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So many shows, so little time.
Yes, the annual fall TV deluge is about to hit in all its wretched excess. Over the coming weeks, more than two dozen new series will debut, placing undue stress on DVRs across the nation.
Even with the ever-increasing multitude of channels and all the newfangled ways we watch television, programmers insist on sticking to the old-school system of force-feeding us the bulk of their wares in September and October.
Oh, and one other thing hasn't changed: The fall crop contains more bad TV than good. In fact, things appear to be so dismal this year that we had to lower the bar a few notches when it came to choosing the season's Top 5 offerings. Ultimately, these shows won us over:
1"Masters of Sex" (Showtime, 10 p.m. sun.) -- Who knew science could be so sexy?
Set in the late 1950s, this illuminating drama follows the real-life exploits of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, the researchers who conducted groundbreaking sex studies that helped explain the mysteries of the bedroom to America.
Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan play the ultra-curious scientists, while Beau Bridges is the skeptical dean who fears that allowing a parade of hookups in the laboratory isn't the best use of university funds.
The cast and the writing are solid, and "Masters" depicts the study of sexual behavior in a frank and explicit manner without ever feeling too tawdry. The nostalgic "Mad Men"-ish vibe doesn't hurt, either.
This one should get people talking.
2 "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (Fox, 8:30 p.m. tues.) -- Team up former "Saturday Night Live" goofball Andy Samberg with oh-so-serious dramatic actor Andre Braugher, and what do you get? An arresting cop comedy bursting with potential.
Samberg plays a brilliant but immature detective who never shies away from a good prank. Braugher is a stern, by-the-book captain who is determined to rein in the young hotshot. It's a hoot to watch this odd couple play off one another.
Beyond the headliners, "Brooklyn" is populated with genuinely funny people, including Terry Crews and Oakland native Chelsea Peretti. The entire ensemble seems to have jelled from the get-go.
The offbeat pilot isn't a laugh-a-minute riot, but it's smart and witty -- and it comes to us from Mike Schur and Dan Goor of "Parks and Recreation," so we're in very good hands.
3"Marvel's Agents of "S.H.I.E.L.D." (ABC, 8 p.m. Tues.): Agent Coulson lives! Clark Gregg is back as the amiable bureaucrat, even though he was killed in "The Avengers." They'll explain that in good time, but for now he has assembled a roving team of highly skilled operatives (including San Jose native Brett Dalton) who fend off all forms of evil.
Executive produced by geek god Joss Whedon, this Marvel movie crossover is bolstered -- and burdened -- by stupendous expectations. Can it live up to the hype? That may depend on whether fans really want to watch a show connected to "The Avengers" that doesn't feature Thor, Iron Man or The Hulk.
While the pilot doesn't quite hit on all cylinders, it still contains enough exciting action, special-effects magic and Whedon-y wit to make it a must-see.
4"The Blacklist" (NBC, 10 p.m. Mon.): When it comes to giving off a weird, creepy-Zen vibe, few actors can match James Spader, who puts that mad skill to great use in this riveting crime thriller.
Spader plays a master criminal who surrenders himself to the FBI and offers to help them catch bad guys on one condition: He will only work with a particular young newbie agent played by Megan Boone. Let the cat-and-mouse games begin.
Yes, there are some obvious "Silence of the Lambs" overtones that make the pilot initially feel derivative. And, yes, the entire premise has its implausibilities. But Spader's enigmatic character is so alluring, and the twists and turns so compelling that the show just pulls you in and refuses to let go.
More, please.
5"Lucky 7" (ABC, 10 p.m. Tues.) -- Is it real-life wishful thinking that has us falling for this quirky comedic drama? Probably that, and more.
Adapted from a British show, "Lucky 7" follows a ragtag group of gas station employees who strike it rich when they win a $45 million lottery. Now come the dramatic life changes -- both good and bad -- and personal inclinations that will reveal who they really are.
The show is marred by a couple of stock characters, and there's a fear that, going forward, "Lucky 7" could wallow in a lot of trite moralizing. But the pilot had us at "hello" with its zippy pace and offbeat narrative style. And the diverse cast, led by Luis Antonio Ramos, Matt Long and Lorraine Bruce, features some instantly likable characters.
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General Open Source NLE Round-Up
It's been quite a while since I've posted any open source NLE updates, and there have been new releases across the board. Here's a quick round-up of a few noticeable updates.
KDENLive (http://www.kdenlive.org)
Version: 0.7.8
Released: September 14th, 2010
Updates: Improved tools for color correction, improved UI for effects
(you can now adjust some transitions and effects directly on the
monitor), track effects, improved slideshows.
PiTiVi (http://www.pitivi.org/)
Version: 0.13.5
Released: September 21st, 2010
Updates: Periodic backup of the current project file, easy crossfading transitions by overlapping clips, better icon metaphors for link/unlink actions, pixel-perfect icons for various toolbar icons, new "add keyframe" button (and keyboard shortcut), the "missing plugins" installer has been fixed.
OpenShot (http://www.openshotvideo.com)
Version: 1.2.2
Released: September 21st, 2010
Updates: Improved Stability, 3D Animated Titles, Custom Transitions, New Audio & Video Effects, Time-line Improvements / Animations, Improved Effects User Interface, Improved Theme Engine, Razor Improvements, Improved Language Support, New DVD Export, Improved Preferences Dialogue, Improved Exporting of different frame-rates.
LiVES (http://lives.sourceforge.net)
Version: 1.0.10
Released: October 15th, 2010
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LANSING - Charges are dismissed against three of the seven men charged in the shooting death of a young Lansing woman in July. Charles Kunta Lewis, Ralphael Crenshaw and Nicholas Brown saw the murder and robbery charges against them dismissed Monday, during a preliminary examination in Lansing. It was determined that not enough evidence existed to place them at the scene of the July 23rd shooting on Lenore Street. 19-year-old Shayla Johnson was killed when a group of men stormed her home and shot her several times.
Four other men and one boy remained charged in the case. The preliminary hearing continues Monday afternoon.
"The matter is dismissed for Mr. Brown, Mr. Crenshaw and Mr. Lewis," said Judge Filice on Monday morning.
Family members of the three defendants erupted in applause in the crowded courtroom after the prosecutor decided there wasn't enough evidence and dropped the murder charges.
"They have to show probable cause that this person was connected to the case and they couldn't do that today," said Charles Ford, attorney for Raphael Crenshaw.
Ford went on to say there's no evidence connecting his client to the crime and just because the defendants were arrested and charged doesn't mean they were involved. But the four other adults, Dion Lanier, Walee Al-Din, Demetrius Kline and Mustafa Al-Din finished their second day in court still facing open murder charges.
"The judge will have to make a decision with regard to each defendant whether there's probable cause that a crime's been committed. I suspect, based on the evidence that it shouldn't be a surprise that some of the defendants will get bound over," said Andrew Abood, the lawyer for Lanier.
Some of the testimony on Monday included how police dogs were used around Shayla Johnson's resident and the home of one of the defendants. Johnson's mother was also called as a witness.
"I grabbed the gurney, she was in a neck brace. Face bloody, hair bloody. I kissed her, told her I loved her," said Lori Black.
That was the last time Black saw her daughter alive.
"She said 'Mom, I don't want to die," said Black.
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Notification system for OS X apps.
Growl is a notification system that allows any application to send it a notification, and then it displays it. You can (for example) be notified that you have new email, or that a download completed, etc.
Support for Applescript, Perl, Python, TCL, Cocoa, Carbon, Ruby and more being added.
Required OS: 10.7
Tags: notifications , adium , system , preference , pane
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Amazing thing. Should come with OS X itself. I cannot imagine to live without this neat little app and the notifications. Extremly useful for mail, uploads, downloads, RSS updates, etc...
One of the best features of Growl is the AppleScript interface -- you can basically hook anything up to it via AppleScript to make it support the Growl notifications. Instead of using AppleScript dialog boxes for alerting or debugging, use Growl!
This is a great add-on. I use it in Adium, Mail, and Safari. Sleek and very Mac-like.
Excellent integration with Skype
It should be part of Mac OS X. The networking functions are what make this app so great. A download has completed in Transmission on my server ? bam, the notification pops up on my macbook. Awesome.
I used it and liked it, but I need a faster processor. =[
something that adds extra functionality to so many programs
I agree with the other posters - this really should be rolled into OS X.
Apple should hire these guys and roll it into the OS...to me, any Mac without this and Butler installed seems "broken"...
Hardware growler ist actually the part I love the most.
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Tribal Rights and Fish Consumption Workshop:
Issues and Opportunities for the Pacific Northwest
History and Background
This workshop provides an excellent example of how academic institutions can partner with local and regional government agencies in a long-term effort to address community priorities. The original planning for the 2009 workshop began in 2007 with Lon Kissinger, an EPA staff member in the Risk Evaluation Unit (REU) of EPA Region 10, whose work involves assessment of risks posed by environmental contamination. Lon was interested in creating a discussion forum on fish consumption, treaty rights, risk assessment, and environmental regulation involving a broad audience of interested parties. Alongside communication with Tribes, agencies, environmental organizations, Lon worked with academic colleagues at Seattle University, University of Washington (UW) School of Public Health and Law School and with Oregon State University (OSU) College of Public Health and Human Sciences. Lon planned an initial workshop to provide an overview of treaty rights, documenting tribal consumption practices and rates at the time of the treaties and demonstrating how EPA risk assessors might go about honoring treaty rights- and using treaty-based numbers in practice. The two-hour workshop called Treaty Rights and Fish Consumption: Honoring Tribes' Rights in Practice was held at EPA in Seattle on September 27. 2007. Presenters at the workshop were Jamie Donatuto, Ph.D., who works with the Swinomish Tribe and Catherine O'Neill, Ph.D., Professor at Seattle University Law School. The two-hour workshop covered the use of traditional subsistence consumption rates for Native Americans as determined and protected by treaties. The broad audience for the workshop included Tribal representatives, lawyers, scientists, policy analysts and decision-makers.
One of the outcomes of the 2007 workshop was the development of a working group that followed up on many of the important issues discussed. Over the next two years, the workgroup held several planning calls and developed the agenda for the 2009 Tribal Rights & Fish Consumption Workshop: Issues and Opportunities for the Pacific Northwest. The UW Institute for Risk Analysis and Risk Communication, UW Pacific Northwest Center for Human Health and Ocean Studies and the UW Superfund Research Program provided support to host and organize the workshop.
Workshop Overview
The objective of the two-day Tribal Rights and Fish Consumption Workshop was to determine what key issues were related to establishing Tribal fish consumption rates in Washington State. The workshop planning committee was able to award fellowships to a number of participants to ensure a broad range of issues were included in the discussions. Workshop participants came from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. There were 64 attendees that included 27 participants representing 14 tribes, 15 government agency representatives, 6 participants from the private sector; 3 environmental advocates and 10 individuals participating from three regional academic institutions.
The workshop schedule included sessions on the following themes:
Results from workshop evaluations indicated that the materials covered were useful to the participants and that the modules and panel discussions were very valuable. Participant responses indicated that the workshop provided a good venue for networking and discussing lessons learned. Workshop outcomes included the development of regional contacts and the establishment of web resources to provide easy access to updates on modifications made by states to establish safe sediment cleanup levels that protect human health, as well as relevant research publications, regional news stories and other information resources (see below).
Workshop Sponsors
Pacific Northwest Center for Human Health and Ocean Studies, University of Washington
Superfund Research Program, University of Washington
Information Resources
Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
U.S. EPA Water Quality Standards - Regional Coordinators
Washington State Department of Ecology Surface Water Quality Standards
Washington State Department of Ecology - Feedback on Rule-making
Recent Publications
NEWS/Spheres of Influence-Meeting the Needs of the People – Fish Consumption Rates in the Pacific Northwest, Environmental Health Perspectives, 2013, Wendy Nicole.
Fishable Waters- Social Science Research Network Electronic Paper Collection- 2013, Catherine A. O'Neill.
Perceptions of the Environment and Health Among Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Environmental Justice, vol 6, No 3, 2013.Marc B Schure, Molly L. Kile, Anna Harding, Barbara Harper, Stuart Harris, Sandra Uesugi and R. Turner Goins.
Research with Tribal Communities: Sovereignty, Ethics, and Data-Sharing Issues, Environmental Health Perspectives, 2011, Anna Harding, Barbara Harper, Dave Stone, Catherine O'Neill, Patricia Berger, Stuart Harris, and Jamie Donatuto.
Recent Presentations
Rights-Based/Heritage Fish Consumption Rates in the Columbia Basin and Water Quality Standards , Barbara Harper
Recent News Stories
Protect water and health by updating state's fish-consumption rate, 2014, Seattle Times. Frank James & Catherine O'Neill
Tribes' salmon court win may go way beyond $1B in culvert repairs, 2013, Seattle Times.
Water Pollution Regulations Underestimate Fish Consumption and Endangering Public Health. Huffington Post, 2011.
Rockfish in trouble, listed for protection, Editorials/Opinion, Seattle Times, 2010
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It would be an understatement to say that FoodFacts.com dislikes soda. There are a myriad of reasons. Suffice it to say that we aren't fans of chemical concoctions with no nutritional value. So of course, when we read new information regarding the overall nastiness of soda we do feel a responsibility to share it with our community. Today we read some new information that gives us all yet another reason to stay away from falsely flavored bubbly liquid.
Soda consumers may be getting a much higher dose of the harmful sugar fructose than they have been led to believe, according to a new study by the Childhood Obesity Research Center (CORC) at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC), part of Keck Medicine of USC.
In the study, published online June 3, 2014 in the journal Nutrition, Keck School of Medicine researchers analyzed the chemical composition of 34 popular beverages, finding that beverages and juices made with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Dr Pepper, Mountain Dew and Sprite, all contain 50 percent more fructose than glucose, a blend that calls into question claims that sugar and HFCS are essentially the same.
"We found what ends up being consumed in these beverages is neither natural sugar nor HFCS, but instead a fructose-intense concoction that could increase one's risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and liver disease," said Michael Goran, Ph.D., director of the CORC and lead author of the study. "The human body isn't designed to process this form of sugar at such high levels. Unlike glucose, which serves as fuel for the body, fructose is processed almost entirely in the liver where it is converted to fat."
The Corn Refiners Association, a trade group representing HFCS producers, has long argued that HFCS is only negligibly different than natural sugar (sucrose), which is made up of equal parts of fructose and glucose. Goran's analysis of beverages made with HFCS, however, showed a fructose to glucose ratio of 60:40 — considerably higher than the equal proportions found in sucrose and challenging the industry's claim that "sugar is sugar."
The research also shows that the ingredients on some product labels do not represent their fructose content. For example, Goran's team found that the label on Pepsi Throwback indicates it is made with real sugar (sucrose) yet the analysis demonstrated that it contains more than 50 percent fructose. Sierra Mist, Gatorade and Mexican Coca-Cola also have higher concentrations of fructose than implied by their label. This suggests that these beverages might contain HFCS, which is not disclosed on their labels.
The research team purchased beverages based on product popularity and had them analyzed for sugar composition in three different laboratories using three different methods. The results were consistent across the different methods and yielded an average sugar composition of 60 percent fructose and 40 percent glucose in beverages made with HFCS.
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The state Department of Revenue will begin processing 2012 state individual income tax returns Thursday.
Individual income-tax forms will be available beginning Wednesday at www.revenue.louisiana.gov/taxforms, at department offices and at public libraries throughout the state.
State tax officials recommend filing electronically. The department says the average electronic refund processing time is 10 business days, compared to 12-16 weeks for paper returns.
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Bucs Have Resilient Secondary
Published: Monday, November 12, 2012 at 12:49 a.m.
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TAMPA | On the first possession, San Diego was facing a third-and-10 from its own 20. The Bucs sent the linebackers on a blitz and had the corners in press coverage. Chargers receiver Danario Alexander beat cornerback Leonard Johnson on a slant, then broke the tackle of the 5-foot-10, 202-pounder. Safety Ahmad Black whiffed on the tackle when Johnson spun Alexander around and the receiver cruised to an 80-yard touchdown.
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This could have been how the game was going to be played all day.
But this Bucs secondary is a resilient group.
Johnson bounced back with an interception return for a touchdown to give the Bucs a 10-point fourth-quarter lead. Later, corner LeQuan Lewis got his first NFL pick to seal the deal.
Sure, the Chargers ended up with 426 total yards but in the end, Tampa Bay made the plays they had to do to win the game.
"It is frustrating but you've got to know that break that you're looking for is going to come through," Johnson said of getting beat for a touchdown and then getting the interception, his third in four games. "We'll be OK. We just have to stay on top of everything. We're still trying to put the pieces to the puzzle together. We just have to stay on top of everything."
Former Tampa Bay Bucs head coach Raheem Morris used to always bellow the saying, "stats are for losers." Morris believed that the only stat that mattered was the score at the end of the game.
Why bring up Morris? Well, Tampa Bay's secondary has the worst pass defense in the National Football League. Of the 32 teams, the Bucs entered Sunday's game against San Diego 32nd in passing yards allowed per game.
It got a little better against the Chargers but not much. The Bucs allowed 323 passing yards to San Diego.
But remember what Morris said? The only numbers the Bucs cared about was the 34-24 final score and the two interceptions, including the pick-6 by Johnson.
That's the thing about this defense and especially the secondary — they make plays when it counts.
Now, let's call a spade a spade; the Bucs won't be mistaken for the defense of the Chicago Bears or the Baltimore Ravens.
Still, with a few exceptions this year, the Bucs' defense really hasn't played that bad. The Bucs had the bad fourth quarter in the loss to the Giants; had the bad second quarter in the loss to New Orleans; and couldn't get a stop with the lead in a loss to Washington.
The other loss was against Dallas where the defense played pretty good.
"I like the way this team never feels like they're out of anything," safety Ronde Barber said. "It's easy to get discouraged when you go up, go down, go up, go down. But somewhere down the line, if somebody has to come up with a play (they normally do)."
Pass coverage is not just a one-phase effort. It takes a good pass rush, good coverage and the ability to make plays.
While the Bucs don't have any lock down corners like Darrelle Revis or even a Champ Bailey, they do have a gritty group that even if they get beat, they're ready to line back up the next play.
So far, the group has made more plays than it has given up.
That mentality, knowing they will eventually make a play, will serve the group well in the second-half of the season.
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Is Michelle Obama's State of the Union Dress Bipartisan?
The political color palette for the State of the Union was set early this evening, as Vice President Joe Biden was seen sporting a purple tie. If red is for Republicans and blue is for Democrats, purple has become the go-to color for independents, with the subtext broadcasting "non-partisanship."
First Lady Michelle Obama, whose style choices are always closely watched, wore a sleeveless black and oxblood (a reddish color with some purple hue) flared dress and floral brooch. Perhaps her color choice was a bipartisan overture. Last January, she chose Los Angeles-based designer Barbara Tfank's blue jeweled tone dress for the 2012 State of the Union.
President Obama himself wore a sober slate blue tie and a dark navy suit.
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A troubling high court pick
Work hard to get through law school, succeed as a lawyer in private practice and as chief lawyer for a city government, get elected to the state Senate, chair the Judiciary Committee for years, become legal counsel to the governor, get nominated to the state Supreme Court — and all the news media can do is marvel that you're the first acknowledged homosexual so nominated.
From news reports last week, Connecticut could have thought homosexuality has been a central part of Andrew McDonald's career or that people are supposed to care about it. In fact, few states are more libertarian about sexual orientation than Connecticut, which almost 40 years ago repealed its criminal statutes against homosexuality, statutes that long had been unenforced anyway. It also was among the first states to legalize same-sex marriage, as much out of indifference as because of sanctimonious claims to justice.
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There's a strict "Look, but don't touch" policy for Giants' fans having their pictures taken with the 2010 and 2012 World Series trophies on tour. But if the March 2 Livermore stop is any indication, some fans simply can't contain themselves.
"I actually got to touch the trophies, but then the lady told me, 'Don't touch the trophies,' " said Livermore resident and die-hard Giants' fan Tom Dyer. "They said 'Don't do it,' but I did ... Come on, they're the world champion trophies."
Another fan, who will remain anonymous, admitted, "I grazed them. I know we're not supposed to touch them, but I just kind of tapped it a little."
In their defense, as excited as many of the fans appeared while standing in line, it's a wonder they were able to show even some restraint.
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March 18, 1954 Top stories of the Pleasanton Times
Headline: "City Council Actions, March 1954"
Another "smog control" measure: counsel agreed to file an objection to whatever railroad it was that left a thick layer of black soot over the town. One opinion is that an engine "belched" the black stuff during an early morning fog and it bounced right back over the town.
Civil Defense measure: two civil defense sirens will be sought for the east and west sides of town through a 50 percent support plan using federal funds.
Police car: bids on a new car for the Police Department will also be sought. The vehicle is expected to cost about $600 after trade-in of the present 1953 Chevrolet.
Still more trees: about 30 maples are slated to go up on boulevards throughout town where black walnuts had to be uprooted to prevent damage to sidewalks and gutters. An additional 19 trees were removed throughout town.
Major construction: Division Street from the junction with St. Mary's to the bridge and on Ray Street from Main to the tracks will get under way after bids that are being sought. The project, expected to cost about $18,000, will be done before fair time.
Headline: "Construction started"
Construction has started on the first 32 Jensen homes of what eventually will be a 225-home subdivision north of town by Roy N. Jensen
Workmen and foundations dotting a huge track across from Amador Valley High School gave ample proof that the big subdivision was under way. Prices will range from $10,500 up to any limit the owner wants to pay, Jensen said.
Groceries: Hagstrom's. Lean ground beef, three pounds for $1; pot roast, 35 cents a pound; and beef roast, 59 cents a pound.
At the Movies: State Theatre, Livermore. "The Glenn Miller Story" starring James Stewart and June Allyson. General admission is 85 cents, loge seats $1.
Trivia Answer: Walter Cronkite and Jack Paar.
Trivia Question: On March 21, 1969, what test did the U.S. do at the Nevada Test Site?
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Good morning and welcome to Summit Up, the world's only daily column that's so glad there's two days until Christmas - there's still time to do all of the holiday shopping we haven't even come close to finishing. White Elephants, Secret Santas and other variations on gift-giving are starting to wear on our nerves a bit - $20 at a time.
There's still time for a little last-minute baking, too, so we're bringing back an old, terrible recipe (just for the sake of documenting the history of such a strange food). Here's how to make a holiday fruitcake. Enjoy, or try to.
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1 cup water
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups dried fruit
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
Lemon juice, nuts (pick your poison)
1 FULL bottle of your favorite whiskey (consider grabbing two or three depending on how many people are helping you)
So friends, here we go, but first, sample the whiskey to check for quality.
Now wash your hands, secure your cooking apron tightly and take out a large bowl. We're off to a great start, really. Now take a deep breath.
Check the whiskey again to be sure that it is of the highest quality.
Now reward yourself and pour 1 level cup and drink. Repeat.
Turn on the electric mixer; beat 1 cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
Add 1 teaspoon sugar and beat again.
Try another cup of whiskey and then turn off the mixer.
Break two eggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit.
Mix it all together - If the dried fruit gets stuck in the beaters, pry it loose with a screwdriver and then sample the whiskey to check for toxicity.
Next, sift 2 cups of salt - or something. Who cares? Check the whiskey.
Now sift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one tablespoon of sugar or something ... whatever you can find.
Grease the cake tin. Turn on the oven to 350 degrees. Inspect the fruit cake batter and throw the bowl out of the window once you realize how horribly you've failed. Don't forget to turn off the oven (this is very important).
Check the whiskey again. Go to bed. Who the hell likes fruit cake anyway???
But for those of you who do like fruitcake, feel free to send in a spin on this recipe. We're open to suggestions, our baking didn't go so well and we'd be really interested in learning about how normal people bake during this special time.
What is it about this season that inspires people to bake? According to the New York Times, the average person gains 7-10 pounds from Thanksgiving and Christmas. A little more insulation for the chilly weather right?
Happy holidays. Savor the fruit cake and potential weight gain. We out.


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More Red Light Cameras
Published: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 12:47 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 12:47 a.m.
I recently read that 10 to 30 more red-light cameras may be approved by city commissioners in Lakeland ["Lakeland Eyes More Red-Light Cameras ," Nov. 17, page A1].
I say the more the better. Two or three times a week I see cars and trucks speed through red lights. I know this because they go through the intersection after my light on the cross street has turned green. I was taught that a yellow light means prepare to stop, but these drivers think it means speed up so they don't have to stop.
The intersections where I see more red light running than anywhere else are South Florida Avenue at Highlands Drive (near Walgreens) and South Florida Avenue at West County Road 540-A. The offenders are always traveling on South Florida Avenue.
I firmly believe that these cameras are being installed to protect the public against stupid, reckless drivers. If it makes the city more money, so much the better. Saving lives should be the priority.
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The Indy Diamond Chix 14U Travel Softball Team have openings for a catcher and a pitcher with good velocity.
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In May, Shane Battier held a conference call with media in preparation for the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course this week. He made it very clear that he wanted to come to Lake Tahoe a champion.
"I remember seeing Jason Kidd there last year as an NBA champion and just the smile on his face, you could tell it had been there for a few weeks ever since they had won the championship against the Miami Heat last year. I think that would be a huge thrill to go among the big boys, the stars of the stars, and be an NBA champion," Battier said on May 18.
Well, Battier is one of the big boys now. The former Duke standout and Miami Heat Forward arrived in Tahoe an NBA champion, after the Heat bested the Oklahoma City Thunder in the finals, giving Battier his first title since college.
"Well, it's pretty surreal. I got off the plane. First person I see is Emmitt Smith. He comes up and says: 'Congratulations, Champ.' Doesn't get any better than that," he said. "So having to take all the lumps from Kevin Durant and Brandon Bass and David West, to hear Emmitt Smith say, 'Congratulations, Champ,' it was worth it."
When Battier talked with the media in May, he was in Indiana about to face the Pacers in the NBA playoffs. It was a long road through Boston and eventually to Oklahoma before the Heat could call themselves champs.
"I'm sure Steve (Kerr) can tell you, the beauty of winning the championship is looking back at the journey and the path that you think you're going to take is not the path you ultimately take," Battier said. "We took a pretty twisty and crazy path to the playoffs. And down 2-1 Indiana, people started to write us off. Started to trade the big three, break up the big three. Fire Spoelstra. Down 3-to-2 to Boston going to Boston, same thing, started to shovel the dirt.
"Down 3-to-2 Boston, to hear the same things we heard in Indiana. Then down 1-0 to Oklahoma City, sort of the same process was repeated: These guys are too old, they're too slow, Oklahoma is too young and hungry," he added. "So to come back from all those situations and win a championship, it makes it even more special than it already was."
How is the NBA veteran's golf game? Well he took a much different route this year than last.
"I'm taking a contrarian approach this year. Last year I actually took lessons, went to the driving range - almost daily. Leading up, I was primed. My swing plane was perfect, my angles, and I got out here and I lost my swing. I overthought it and I just lost my swing," Battier said. "I was absolutely terrible. So I'm taking a contrarian approach. I went out, played the local muni, had a few cold ones and honed my game that way.
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Out at league last night, we had a couple discs lost.
Hole 3 - just left of the bridge, might be in the thick grass, I know it is green but not sure of what the disc is (it is Amanda Acton's).
Hole 9 - right of the bucket, Cole Ledbetter lost a white putter. I know after the round he went looking for it so not sure if he found it or not.


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OAKLAND -- The Raiders came within one win of edging the Denver Broncos for the AFC West title last season. Today, the teams seem light years apart.
The Broncos beat the Raiders 26-13 on Thursday night for their eighth straight victory and improved to 10-3. The Raiders dropped to 3-10 after losing for the sixth straight time.
Broncos standout cornerback Champ Bailey said he sees a team that is in the process of finding the proper players for their schemes and adjusting to new coaching.
"It's a combination of a lot of things," Bailey said of the Raiders free-fall from 8-8 last season. "Once they get their personnel that they want and what coach (Dennis) Allen wants, things will start working out. It starts from the top. At some point, they'll get it together."
But when? The Raiders are in their 10th straight season of not posting a winning record or making the playoffs.
The more they try, the worse things seem to get. Meanwhile, the Broncos went from 4-12 in 2010 to 8-8 last season to a legitimate Super Bowl contender this season.
Allen, the coordinators and the players maintain the Raiders are talented enough to win right now.
Broncos nose tackle Justin Bannan agreed the Raiders don't lack for talent. It's a slew of other things conspiring against them right now.
"You have to understand, they lost their owner, they changed management, they got a new head coach," Bannan said. "They got a combination of stuff happening. In today's world, there's no patience. But it's going to take patience. You're not just going to flip over like that and progress."
Bannan said signing quarterback Peyton Manning helped the Broncos make the quantum leap from an average team to the one that is running roughshod over the league right now.
The Broncos also have Bailey and linebackers Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil playing at a high level on defense.
Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams said the Raiders have the talent, but it takes more than talent to win games.
"In terms of pure numbers, they are the biggest, fastest team in the league," Williams said. "But in the NFL, every team has talent. It's about jelling and getting on the same page."
Raiders owner Mark Davis told Allen last month that the way the Raiders are playing "isn't good enough." Davis added he wants to see progress.
The Raiders and Allen have three more games to impress Davis. There's nothing to say that Allen is assured of being back next season.
Bailey said the Raiders would make a mistake if they don't keep Allen beyond this season.
"He did some good things for us here," said Bailey, in reference to Allen being the Broncos defensive coordinator in 2011. "I got to give him a lot of credit. He earned that job, and he deserves to keep trying to put those winning seasons together. He's a good football mind."


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Mike is WAY up in the mix and taking a bigger role the past week or so. This show is no different. Some of the jams co-feature Trey and Mike simultaneously. Trey is holding back quite a bit at times (in a good way) and not making all the jams so guitar-heavy. It seems like this will be a nice new jam style if Page will join in.
The only complaint I have is Trey forcing the end of one song and the beginning of another in a way that totally breaks the flow. I feel like this happened at least twice. The best example of it is the 'Light' -> '46 Days'. The jam was great and they had already made a transition that one could tell '46 Days' was coming. Instead of letting it happen, Trey forced it by playing chords. It really broke what would have been a memorable and great, TRUE segue (a rarity now). It broke the flow, and I don't see how the other guys aren't annoyed by this.
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Vail, Colorado, a town which has transformed continuously from humble beginnings to become a world-class ski destination, celebrated its 50th anniversary Saturday night. It seemed only fitting that Wilco, a world-class rock band with constant forward momentum, should be brought in to rock the festivities.
Wilco formed after the disbandment of the alt-country sensation Uncle Tupelo in 1994. Front man Jeff Tweedy has always been one to fully control his musical destiny. His splits from Jay Farrar in Uncle Tupelo and subsequently from original Wilco bandmate Jay Bennett are enough evidence. Wilco has made a career of changing musical direction with every studio album and rarely looking back. The result is a diverse catalog of songs that has disheartened the purist fans of their early twangy sound but found a new audience that continues to build to this day.
Supporting act Nathaniel Rateliff, of Denver, was well-received. His sound had the pulse and layering heard from Arcade Fire but was held together by Rateliff's voice in harmony with stand-up bassist Julie Davis'. I'd keep my eye on this act as one with the potential to break out in the near future.
Wilco took the stage at 8:30 p.m. and played straight through to its 10 p.m. curfew, noting that to walk off stage and return for an encore would take away time in which they could be playing on. The chilly winter air and gentle snow flurries weren't enough to force the Chicago-based band to bust out the fingerless gloves. Guitarist Nels Cline even ditched his coat after one song. His lanky frame never stopped moving, and it seemed a shredding solo was never too far off to keep him warm.
This was a special one-off show and not part of a tour. Knowing this, it was not a surprise that the set list comprised mostly Wilco's biggest hits. The band likes to be well-rehearsed for every show, so songs that they've played the most often are the safest. "Heavy Metal Drummer," "California (Colorado) Stars," "Handshake Drugs" and a rearrangement of "Spiders (Kidsmoke)" were all played to the bundled-up crowd, which danced just a bit harder to keep the knees from stiffening in the cold.
Tweedy addressed the crowd a few times throughout the 90-minute show. He bantered mostly about the chilly temperature of the evening, saying he'd never seen so many stocking hats at a show before. The crowd was a "sea of fuzzy creatures." He also exclaimed the difficulties of keeping their guitars in tune, later stating, "Maybe it doesn't matter," after Cline ripped through a solo with at least one string amiss.
Highlights of the set were crowd favorites, "Shot in the Arm," "Hate It Here" and "I'm the Man Who Loves You," which closed out the concert. One of their newer songs, "Art of Almost," stood out among the rest. Its pulsating rhythms and ominous tone really translates well out of the studio and into the live rock concert setting. The sound-synchronized strobe lights facing out over the crowd illuminated the thousands of tiny snowflakes in the air overhead as the song peaked.
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Wrights Attend DAN! Conference
Read posts about the DAN! conference from Pat Kemp of Autism Speaks, Dr. Alessio Fasano, M.D., Dr. Simon G. Gregory, Ph.D., and Dr. Judy Van de Water, Ph.D.
April 16, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Thank you so much for attending a DAN! Conference.
It is very important (to me) that Autism Speaks has it's eyes and ears on all facets of our community. We are such a diverse group – from the 100% genetic, to the neurodiversity movement, to the drug my child now crew, to the mito/fod crew, to my child has been damaged by toxins (of all sorts) crew, to the many, many flavors of ABA/VB/SonRise/RDI/Greenspan, etc., etc.
It really means so much to me that you are reaching out and listening to everyone.
April 16, 2010 at 5:16 pm
My son's DAN! dr. was of little help to the both of us. He didn't want to help, rather, run expensive tests, throw my son into a program for experimental drugs on ASD kids, and change his diet. We tried the diet change, and…nothing. His behavior didn't change in the slightest, except that he was miserable because he couldn't eat what he called real food. I don't believe there is a magical pill that is going to fix autism. You just need to get through to them.
April 16, 2010 at 8:53 pm
LeeAnn, I too tried many DAN! interventions that did not work for my child. It is incredibly frustrating. I also had Christian try many mainstream interventions that not only did not work, but made him significantly worse!
That is why we desperately need more clinical research. You are right there is no magic pill but many DAN! interventions really do help kids and that is great. Some kids are also helped by Risperdal. You are right, there is no magic pill.
I think my parents went to DAN! to learn as much as possible from all the families in the community. They also go to IMFAR and other conferences.
Thanks to our DAN! doctor, one of the craziest interventions, the TSO, ended up really helping Christian's GI problems. We never know what is going to work so we just keep trying. I hope you find an intervention that really helps your son.
April 16, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Well – my son literally wouldn't walk up the street more than one house. After starting supplements – he was running, I mean it, running (not to mention the improvement in his ASD symptoms)… Is he recovered? No. If we had started sooner (meaning before joint attention is formed – 8-12m or whatever they are saying now – is it 5-15m? who knows) – who knows where he would be.
But, LeeAnn – you touched on something – nothing is that simple. I really truly believe all of our kids are very, very different – and the saying "if you know one kid with autism, you know one kid with autism" is true. I totally agree there isn't a magic pill to fix autism – as certainly, there isn't such thing as one "autism."
That is why I LOVE Autism Speaks so much – all their initiatives to catalog, document, run tests to normalize different interventions – e.g., the ATN or the initiative to identify the different phenome subtypes (and tragectories) – check out UC Davis MIND Institute Autism Phenome Project (APP).
If Autism Speaks doesn't have a hand in financing the APP – they should. Actually, it is illogical that they don't, as we just heard today on e-speaks about the expansion of the EARLI project – and UC Davis is now an EARLI site. The EARLI project is beyond cool.
I was just at a conference (mainstream ATN docs) where they said they think there are at least 20-30 different autism subtypes based on biomedical and behavioral characteristics (I wish they wouldn't look at behavioral – that is a fool's goose chase – but, hey, I'm not in charge – sadly, the psychiatrists are – and they'll never let go).
I just hope that the ATN types learn from the DAN! types – to run tests based on symptoms – and then worry about genetics. I fear that the ATN is doing it in reverse – looking for genetics, then running biomedical testing.
April 18, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Although my child isn't under the care of a DAN physician and I have some deep reservations about how some of them seem to have a one size fits all approach administered by assistants, rather than the physician personally seeing and caring for the patient, I applaud Autism Speaks reaching out to people affiliated with the various DAN approaches. Frankly, many of the DAN protocols seem based on common sense dietary interventions that can work for many, whether on the spectrum or neurotypical.
I am especially pleased that the Wright family came together for this conference to seriously study these approaches, which have recently been the subject of highly questionable stories in the media (mainly the Chicago Tribune) that seem rooted in agendas other than advancing understanding of autism spectrum disorders and developing therapies and supports to help children and adults on the spectrum.
April 19, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Thank you "Dadavocate." You are right, it is important that AS reach out to all communities. DAN! is really important because it is parent driven. Families go, not because they have a lot of free time and money, but because they are helped by attending- whether by networking w/ other parents of sick kids or attending Q and As w/ doctors and asking pertinent questions their pediatrician cannot help them with. I agree that a good DAN doctor is not a 1 size fit all clinician. I believe my parents were impressed by the conference doctors' breadth of knowledge in treating the complex kids. No one has all the answers but "here and now" is the DAN! focus.


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AUGUSTA, Ga. -- How well do you handle stress and anger? That's the question researchers are asking high school students. A recently published study may have a way to make it even easier for teens.
The study was done at T.W. Josey and Academy of Richmond County and measured blood pressure and anxiety levels in teens. The students wore a blood pressure cuff for 24 hours to measure their daily stresses and say the results of the study speak for themselves.
High school can be overwhelming. With classes, work, sports and more, these students spend a lot of time trying to deal with stress and anger.
"A lot of times we don't look at our students as far as they have health issues and they have high blood pressure and they have stresses at home that probably prevent them from excelling in the classroom," said teacher Joann Jenkins.
Researchers at Georgia Health Sciences University decided to try out a program typically used for adults. It's called the Williams Life skills program and teaches 10 basic ways to help students handle anger and stress.
"We believe it's important for teens to learn this at a young age so that they will have these skills on into their adult years," said Dr. Vernon Barnes with GHSU, who was the main researcher in this study.
They did the study at Josey and Academy of Richmond County to see how the program adapted to high schoolers and if it worked. Researchers measured the blood pressure and anxiety levels of students at the beginning of the program and again at the end.
"At the end of the program we found a reduction in blood pressure. We also found overall reduction in the entire group in anxiety and a better ability of the students to control their anger," Barnes said.
Health and physical education teachers who taught the life skills to the students say that change was visible.
"I was able to see someone who would usually go from zero to 60 maybe be able to count to 10," Jenkins said.
Although the study is over, the teachers are still using the program in their classes.
"It makes it so, so much easier and you can base it really on the real world, so I think it's much easier," said senior Curtis Johnson.
Now that the study has been published, they're hoping other schools will begin teaching them, too.
"If we can teach them the coping skills for handling that, then maybe they can be better students in the long run," Jenkins said.
Teaching the skills actually didn't take long. It was all done in 10 classes, something that can easily fit into a high school curriculum.
That short amount of time made a big difference for the students. They retested the students three months later and again six months later and said they still saw the decrease in blood pressure and anxiety.