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HOLLIDAYSBURG - The blow that death-row inmate Andre Staton inflicted on his attorney at the conclusion of a May 13 hearing was "an unprovoked cowardly attack," Blair County District Attorney Richard A. Consiglio testified Tuesday in Staton's preliminary hearing on assault charges.
The district attorney, in an unusual move, took the witness stand because he was looking directly at Staton and defense attorney Tim Burns during that hearing in Blair County Judge Elizabeth Doyle's courtroom. When it happened, he turned to Deputy District Attorney Wade Kagarise and said, "Did you see that?"
His question to Kagarise was more rhetorical, a statement of alarm.
Staton was bound in a restraint belt, his hands cuffed to the belt, but he was able to shift the belt to his right side and then swing his cuffed arms and body into Burns' face, sending the lawyer down into his chair, which broke, and then onto the floor, Consiglio said.
The incident "was a quick, one-second deal," he testified.
As Consiglio explained what occurred, he used a laser pointer to focus on events that were depicted on a courtroom videotape. As the blow landed, two sheriff's deputies instantly grabbed Staton's back, slamming him into the defense table and then removing him from the courtroom.
Another deputy approaching Staton from the front can be seen motioning Doyle from the bench; the hearing abruptly concluded.
The blow hit Burns on the temple, across his right eye, nose and forehead.
According to medical records introduced into the case Tuesday morning by state police Trooper Patrick Snyder, Burns is temporarily away from work as he recovers from the head wound.
Burns, a single practitioner with an office in Ebensburg, was not present because his doctors have ordered rest to cure what he said in a written statement was "severe post-traumatic concussion syndrome," which causes him to have trouble with his memory, comprehension and ability to focus.
In the days following the blow to the head, Burns also suffered a heart attack.
While Staton's newly appointed attorney, Mark Zearfaus, argued before Magisterial District Judge Paula M. Aigner that the prosecution, led by Deputy District Attorney Jackie Bernard, did not prove Burns suffered from serious bodily injury, Aigner bound over five charges against Staton for trial in Blair County Court.
Staton faces charges of simple assault and four counts of aggravated assault, including aggravated assault by a life prisoner, which carries a sentence of life behind bars as a way to protect attorneys who represent violent inmates facing the death penalty.
Although Staton is on death row for the 2004 murder of his estranged girlfriend, Beverly Yohn, Bernard explained why serious charges against Staton are being pursued.
"You can't let people not have consequences," she said.
The attack against Burns came during a hearing in which Doyle was laying the groundwork for a post-conviction review of Staton's 2006 conviction and death sentence.
Staton was upset because Doyle refused to recuse herself, and she decided to retain Burns, who argued against a Staton motion that he be allowed to represent himself.
Security was tight Tuesday with Sheriff Mitchell Cooper in the small courtroom and with two deputies remaining close to Staton at all times.
One deputy was placed between Staton and Zearfaus during the hearing. The deputy looked at Staton and extended his arm so it was between client and lawyer.
Zearfaus spent time alone with Staton prior to the hearing and stated at its conclusion, "I didn't feel I was in fear of serious bodily injury."
He said Staton was "fine" and conversed reasonably with him.
Burns, who is under contract by the county to handle post trial homicide appeals for indigent clients, is upset that Blair County is not offering him any financial aid or coverage.
On Tuesday he sent out a statement to members of the Pennsylvania Association of Defense Lawyers complaining Blair County will not offer him "one penny for my injuries."
Burns said in an email, "I believe what has happened to me is a grave injustice to the defense bar, and I don't want it to happen again.
"This day alone [Tuesday] I have four doctor's appointments, and two next week. Meanwhile my law office I [am] operating off my retirement and small stipend from Blair County until that stops. I want justice."
The hearing Tuesday was viewed by Ebensburg attorney Robert P. Petyak, who said he was there on Burns' behalf but who said he was not authorized to make any statements about the case.
Mirror Staff Writer Phil Ray is at 946-7468.


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Richard Zocchi's Fabulous '57 Ford
It would be fair to say that Richard Zocchi is a powerhouse of custom car building. His quiver of original customs is as unique and diverse as it is colorful and stylish. Having turned out six show-winning rides in the last four years, Richard has been able to evolve a collection of custom cars rivaled by few.
It's not as if he buys other people's customs-Richard simply gets an idea and goes at it! Over the years he has built dozens of top customs, including replicas of his own early cars. His latest is this delightful and subtle '57 Ford Fairlane. It features all the classic Zocchi touches, and its finish is like a polished stone in a fine Rodeo Drive jewelry store
"I picked the Fairlane for this project when I figured out how gracious it would look with a just the right custom touches," Richard says. "The grille was an easy one, as were the headlights and the taillights-they were just beggin' to be frenched. But it was the roof that got me! I knew if we chopped the roof lightly, it would sit down just right and we would get an ever-so-nice new roofline."
Over the years, Richard has forged a great relationship with Marcos Garcia (the painter) and John Aiello (the bodyman) at Lucky 7 Customs in Antioch, California. This time around John also oversaw the installation of the Air Lift air spring system on the Ford's suspension. The car's previous owner had yanked the Y-block in favor of a 351 Cleveland/C4 combo, so Richard just had to add dress-up items to complete the mechanical side of things.
Both Richard and John agreed that the top chop had to be done with restraint and refinement. To this end, John brought the lid down 3 inches, a feat that involved leaning the rear glass forward, sinking it down into the trunk panel, and pushing it up into the roof slightly. He also shaved and lowered the driprail. The whole effect is neat as a pin.
Another of Richard's classic tricks is to lower the wheel openings and rockers. He had John lower the tops of the wheel openings 3/4 inch and add a similar amount of sheetmetal to the rocker line and quarter-panels, visually lowering the car further. John also shaved the emblems and handles, using Unkl Al's electric remotes for door/window/trunk operations.
The front end still looks like a Ford, despite the frenched headlights, hooded bumper, and new aluminum grin from Glory Grills. Likewise, the rump's exaggerated design still retains some original cues. The shaved bumper is frenched, similar to the front, with an extended pan, the fuel filler is now in the trunk, and the license is recessed into the body above the bumper. The fins and taillights are what are really cool, though. John frenched the lights 3 inches and molded the housings for a truly integrated look. The tunneled lenses are finished with perforated chrome inserts and large bullets.
John's sheetmetal handiwork is covered with a glorious coat of PPG custom-mix teal shot by Marcos. The paintjob is classic '50s, with fades and fogging giving the car texture and depth along the body lines and trim. Even the side trim is customized, with filled keyholes and new gold anodized inserts finishing off the Ford's sides in fine style.
Like many Zocchi customs, this one wears Bob Divine threads. The late-model buckets, custom door panels, full-length center console, and other surfaces are covered with white Naugahyde and button-tufted teal UltraSuede in a pattern that looks rather Ford corporate. Creature comforts include a Pioneer stereo, A/C, and Grant wheel.
Rolling on Diamondback Classic whitewalls wrapped around '56 Lincoln hubcaps with bullet centers, Zocchi's '57 takes on a distinctive, classic custom air. Whether you're a Ford fan or not, it's hard to deny the elegant design and craftsmanship. When you see it cruising, you'll surely wish that you were the one behind the wheel.
Richard ZocchiWalnut Creek, California'57 Ford Fairlane
Drivetrain: A previous owner had tossed the old Y-block motor, installing a newer Ford 351 Cleveland V-8 and C4 automatic in its place. All Richard needed to do was add some polished accessories to make it presentable and reliable.
Chassis: With the stock IFS and rearend in good working order, there was little need to totally revamp the Ford's underpinnings. The most significant change was the addition of Air Lift air springs, which allow the slick custom to cuddle down right next to the pavement. The pump and tank are mounted in the trunk.
Wheels & Tires: Richard is a traditionalist, so billet wheels are not his trip. Instead, he used steel 15-inch wheels and classic smoothie '56 Lincoln Premier hubcaps that he re-chromed and modified with center bullets. The wheels were wrapped with P195/75R15 Diamondback Classic whitewalls.
Body & Paint: Hmm, where do we start? John Aiello of Lucky 7 Customs (Antioch, CA) began by lowering the lid 3 inches, leaning the rear glass forward, and shaving the driprails while he was at it. Moving up front, he frenched and tunneled the headlights, adding custom-made trim rings. He also frenched the shaved bumper by extending the pan out over its top. Glory Grills built the custom grille using 3/8-inch round aluminum bars. Around back, John hid the fuel filler in the trunk, recessed the license plate, and extended the pan over the shaved bumper. The taillights were frenched and tunneled, with perforated chrome inserts and bullets dressing up the lenses. Lucky 7's Marcos Garcia shot the custom-mixed PPG paint, fading it around the body lines and the edges of the modified (deleted key hole, custom insert) side trim.
Interior: Tuck 'n' roll guru Bob Divine (Martinez, CA) stitched the white Naugahyde and teal UltraSuede upholstery, covering a pair of modified junkyard bucket seats, a full-length center console, and many other custom panels, including a pleated overhead console. Darker green carpet finishes off the floor. The dash remains mostly stock, though the interior now sports air conditioning, Pioneer tunes, and a Grant wheel atop the stock steering column.


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A drug charge against an East Aurora High School teacher has been dropped at the request of a prosecutor.
Ryan J. Ellis, 36, a high school technology teacher and golf coach, was arrested Dec. 3 after Buffalo police said they found crack cocaine in his vehicle.
Ellis, of Meadowbrook Drive in North Tonawanda, was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. at Goodyear Avenue and East Ferry Street, according to a Buffalo police report. A small quantity of crack was found in his vehicle, police said.
The contraband and Ellis' statement would not have been admitted in court because police violated his constitutional rights, Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III said.
Sedita would not discuss the details of the seizure or the probable cause the police cited in stopping and searching Ellis.
"I cannot prosecute a case knowing the evidence is inadmissible in a court of law," Sedita said. "The bottom line is the evidence was unlawfully seized and therefore is inadmissible."
Ellis was released on his own recognizance during his arraignment in Buffalo City Court on the misdemeanor charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance.
The district started an internal investigation after his arrest and placed Ellis on leave.
East Aurora Schools Superintendent Brian D. Russ released a statement Friday saying: "The district will pursue whatever action it deems appropriate under the circumstances. Any action taken by the district concerning its employees is separate from any criminal process – as it expects its employees, especially its teachers, to act professionally at all times and as role models for its students."
He declined to comment further.
The East Aurora School Board this week voted to terminate Ellis' probationary science appointment, but he remains on paid leave as a tenured technology teacher.
District officials stressed that the board action only ends Ellis' probationary appointment, as of Feb. 8, in the science tenure area. He is dually certified in technology and science.
"It is more complicated than it first appears," board President Daniel Brunson said.
Ellis previously was convicted on a misdemeanor drug possession count in 2000, after he attended a North Tonawanda party where a fatal drug overdose occurred.
He was one of several people whom police said brought Ecstasy to the party. He was sentenced in 2001 to three years of probation and 200 hours of community service.
He also had two subsequent convictions for driving while intoxicated – pleading guilty in 2006 in Amherst Town Court and again in 2009 in Tonawanda City Court. In both those cases, he received conditional discharges and his driver's license was revoked.
District officials have said Ellis cleared checks with the state Education Department when they hired him and that they did not know of his earlier drug conviction.
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PETTICOAT JUNCTION In its first game of the season, the Silver Bluff High School football team rallied for a 14-13 victory, capitalizing on a missed extra point by its opponent in the game at The Bluff. The Bulldogs followed the exact same script, more or less, on Friday to defeat Bamberg-Ehrhardt 14-13 behind another second-half rally.
The big difference is that this win propels Silver Bluff into the Class AA, Division II Lower State championship game. That contest will also be played at The Bluff. But for the first time in more than four weeks, the Bulldogs wont be facing a team it already beat during the regular season. It will play host to Bishop England, the team that ousted Silver Bluff from this same spot in the playoff draw a year ago.
The Bulldogs (11-1) only advanced because of another nail-biting win over the Red Raiders (10-2). Silver Bluff the only team to beat Bamberg-Ehrhardt this season won the regular-season matchup 31-29, when Pedro Zambrano hit a 40-yard field goal in the last minute. On Friday, it overcame a 13-point deficit, with Zambrano again scoring the decisive point. This time he did it when he drilled an extra point after RJ Stallings caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Jackson with 4:29 to play in the game.
Its unbelievable, Silver Bluff head coach Al Lown said. The two games we played with Bamberg were epic games.
Silver Bluffs defense, which has been shorthanded all season because of a variety of injuries, was even thinner on Friday without Gyasi Yeldell, who suffered an injury to his MCL in last weeks win over Barnwell in the second round of the playoffs. It didnt matter. The Bulldogs came out hitting hard from the opening whistle and shut down the Red Raiders on their last drive, icing the game when Stacy Green made an interception at midfield.
The defense played great, Lown said. We started three freshmen, but it didnt matter. That was the hardest they hit all year.
For the game, the Red Raiders were limited to 223 yards from scrimmage, with 67 coming on a touchdown drive to start the second half. Bamberg-Ehrhardt quarterback Sumner Cooler put his team ahead 13-0 when he rolled left on a designed bootleg run and made it to the end zone unscathed after a 3-yard sprint.
Other than that, the Bulldogs held their visitors in check all night. The only other touchdown they allowed was in the first quarter, when the Red Raiders started their first possession at Silver Bluffs 25-yard line because of a fumble on the first play from scrimmage. Blessed with tremendous field position, Bamberg-Ehrhardt also benefitted from a questionable pass interference call on third-and-10 that gave the drive new life and was eventually capped off by a 1-yard touchdown plunge by Demetrius Odom.
All the breaks were going their way, said Silver Bluff linebacker James Jacks, who played a tremendous game. But this team doesnt stop fighting. Against Barnwell, (in the last game of the regular season) we came back from down 21-0. We had the confidence we were going to come back and we executed and gave a great effort. We played our hearts out.
In the first game, Odom and fellow running back Devondree Williams were dominant. They combined to rush for 274 yards and three touchdowns on 50 carries. The Bulldogs held them in check in the rematch. Odom had 19 carries for 48 yards and the score while Williams was slightly more productive, with 17 runs for 78 yards. Their combined average of 3.5 yards per carry was well below the 5.5 they gained in the regular-season contest. They didnt get much help from the passing game, as Cooler only completed 3 of 9 passes for 63 yards and was picked off twice.
We filled some holes it was a credit to them, Lown said of his defense.
The Bulldogs used a balanced attack on offense to rally in the second half. It used a five-play drive to break through on the scoreboard late in the third quarter. Jackson hit Jaylen Lawrence with a 3-yard touchdown pass that was tipped by teammate McKenzie Wilson. The drive also benefitted from a personal foul on Bamberg-Ehrhardt. It was one of four penalties on the Red Raiders in the second half, three of which were drive-sustaining personal fouls.
The final personal foul came on Silver Bluffs go-ahead scoring drive. It was a nine-play possession that featured five passes, including the strike from Jackson to Stallings. The Bulldogs moved away from their traditional Wing-T formation in the fourth quarter, opting to go to the spread.
We made up some things and got some scores, Lown said.
The move paid off and Jackson had a solid game. He completed 8 of 16 passes for 111 yards and the two scores. He was complimented by a balanced rushing game, that was led by Shaquez Wrights 94 yards on 15 carries. Overall, the Bulldogs ran for 204 yards as a team.
I was just going through my options and seeing the open man, Jackson said, crediting his line for giving him time. This means a lot.
Noah Feit is the sports editor for the Aiken Standard and has been a professional journalist for more than a dozen years after graduating from Syracuse University.
First Quarter
BEDemetrius Odom 1 run (Matt Maxwell kick good) 7:25.
Third Quarter
BESumner Cooler 3 run (Maxwell kick failed) 7:55.
SBJalen Jackson 3 pass Jaylen Lawrence (Pedro Zambrano kick good) 0:46.
Fourth Quarter
SBJackson 11 pass RJ Stallings (Zambrano kick good) 4:29.
BEDevondree Williams 17-78, Demetrius Odom 19-48-1TD, Sumner Cooler 3-6-1TD, Kevin Crosby 1-23, Sean-Paul Morais 3-7, Lan Hiers 1-(-2).
SBShaquez Wright 15-94, RJ Stallings 7-55, Myles Corbitt 5-28, Ladarise Williams 3-20, Jalen Jackson 7-7.
BESumner Cooler 3-9-63-2INT.
SBJalen Jackson 8-16-111-2TD.
BEGarrett Zeigler 1-38, Kevin Crosby 1-21, Landon Sandifer 1-4.
SBJaylen Lawrence 3-51-1TD, RJ Stallings 2-26-1TD, McKenzie Wilson 1-15, Shaquez Wright 1-10, Myles Corbitt 1-9.
SBJalen Douse 1, Stacy Green 1.
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Jackson, MS-- A Jackson police officer and a murder suspect were found dead Thursday after shots were fired at police headquarters, the city's police chief said.
Police had arrested a suspect in a slaying Thursday afternoon, according to Chief Rebecca Coleman, "and he was being interviewed on the third floor."
"Later, we heard that shots had been fired, and upon our arrival, we found the suspect is deceased and we have a police officer who is deceased," she said. "That's all the information we have at this time."
Neither the name of the officer nor the suspect has been released.
The Police Department building was on lockdown and surrounded by officers. People who were inside the building before it was evacuated reported shots were fired and an officer was down.
"We're sending our crime scene unit and a couple of investigators," said Mississippi Bureau of Investigation spokesman Warren Strain. "It did involve one of their officers, that's why MBI is getting involved. "
A stampede of officers rushed into the building shortly after 6 p.m. Not long afterward, a stretcher was brought into the building but was later brought out empty.
"All I can tell you is an incident occurred inside the headquarters, and the building is secure," Officer Colendula Green said.
In the meantime, other officers stood outside the building apparently consoling each other.
Bystanders stood on the sidewalk to see what was going on. Also standing by in misting rain were employees who work in the police headquarters who were asked to evacuate the building after the incident began to unfold.
"This is an extraordinarily tragic situation, and it's tough for each of us," Jackson city spokesman Chris Mims said as he stood in front of the building.
He said Mayor Harvey Johnson will make an announcement after the officer is identified.
Assistant Police Chief Lee Vance asked members of the public and the media to be "very, very patient" and that information is very limited.
A large contingency of the Hinds County Sheriff's Department are on the scene, helping to secure it. Also on hand is Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Lewis.
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The weather was perfect. The temperature held steady, at about 27 or 28 degrees. And the enthusiastic pond-hockey players could look up at sunny, blue skies overhead.
The date was Feb. 12, 2011, two years ago today, as the Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament enjoyed perhaps the finest moment in its now-six-year history.
As one player said that day, "The weather gods shined down on us."
Unfortunately for organizers, those weather gods largely have turned their backs on the pond-hockey tourney in other years.
Only two of the six events have been played in decent pond-hockey conditions, and three of the last four tournaments have experienced poor enough conditions to warrant at least a partial cancellation of the ice hockey.
Still, don't look for Labatt Blue to pull the plug on the event.
"We love hockey," Lisa Texido, associate brand manager for Labatt Blue, said Monday. "We may have been thrown a few curve balls the last few years, but at the end of the day we want to put on a great hockey tournament. So we'll come together as a team and figure out how to have a better event next year."
The tournament has had a spotty six-year weather record.
According to previous Buffalo News stories, only 2011 and the inaugural 2008 event enjoyed good pond-hockey conditions. The conditions were OK, but not great, in 2009; poor in 2010; and weak enough the last two years to cancel the event or move to a street-hockey competition.
Saturday, only a few games were played on man-made rinks on the Erie Basin Marina parking lots before overnight rain and wet snow left the ice on the nine rinks wet, slushy and cracked, forcing the event to be canceled.
Mike Pace, owner and president of Pace Landscaping, said that the downtown area got hit with a quarter inch of rain and several inches of wet snow into early Saturday.
"We literally worked through the night nonstop to get as many rinks ready as possible," Pace said. "We got five rinks skatable, but the ice surface became so soft because of the rain and wet snow."
Those five rinks couldn't stand the continued pounding of a few early games in the tournament. Organizers cut the action to four rinks before canceling the event at about 2:15 p.m.
Last year's event became a street-hockey competition. And in 2010, when it was still a two-day tournament, the Sunday schedule was canceled after the Saturday games were hampered by warm temperatures and slushy conditions.
Labatt officials have been energetic, enthusiastic and resourceful. They've cut the tournament back to one day, to reduce the chances of a day being canceled. They moved to a street-hockey tourney when conditions were poor last year. And this year, they transferred from the Erie Basin Marina pond to nine man-made rinks.
But the cold, harsh truth is that nobody's been able to play on the marina's natural ice the last two years.
There's a temptation to throw up our hands, blame it all on global warming and conclude that Buffalo can't even host a pond-hockey tournament during its coldest time of the year, which runs from the last third of January through the first third of February.
Jim Mitchell, a National Weather Service meteorologist, doesn't feel that way.
"We've just had a couple of winters where we haven't seen a lot of cold air," he said Monday.
"People are living in their little bubble in Western New York," he added. "The Earth balances itself out. If there's very warm conditions in one area, there's going to be very cold conditions in another area."
As an example, Mitchell cited Eastern Europe, Russia and Alaska, which have had one of their coldest and snowiest winters this season.
Texido, from Labatt Blue, said this year's cancellation obviously was disappointing. But while many players were "bummed" that they couldn't play, many spent the rest of the afternoon in the nearby beer tent, enjoying the winter party.
"I think it's a great event for us," she added. "We'll keep rolling with the punches and figure this out."
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me casoooo !!!! i want you merry me, please ..
fuck u and i put my dik on ur ass holl
Most dudes with big dicks dont ever use it all unless the chick is got a giant vag. Chicks can only take so much. Everything else is just for show.
it looks like she has a shallow pussy every vid where she gets fucked in the jay, she only takes 4 inches
So lucky to have a guy like that, he is healthy with that thick cum shots. I need to get some of that.
I think I saw some Downey blonde fur over her sweet snatch. Talk about icing on the cake!
GOOD GIRL, with swallow it would have been the best.
This girl isn't that hot, she's way over-rated. There's plenty of chicks who suck dick as good or better than her...not to mention her dude doesn't know how to shoot a good load
Her man is this luckiest mother fucker on the planet!
she is def the best cock sucker ever.
i want his cum
Me recuerda a Gabriela Sandobal dándome unas mamadas y comiendoselos todos
Every man's paradise.
Heather has been out of the game for nearly 4 yrs. Her and Jim(her husband the cock in every video) had a child and they decided to stop their porn vids. It's a damn shame right? However Brooke the second girl you sometimes see int he 3some videos and the video with 3 of heathers friend sucking off jim can actually be hired for "work" it's possible Heather and Jim still swing however which is how they started this idea anyway.
And she got nice big tits to
I'm hard as hell
im 7,2 inches and i thought i was big.. this guy is massive!
omg i jacked off so hard to dis
extremely like video and do watch 3D porn
I am calling Ashley right now, my friends wife. She love to deepthroat my cock. We always hooked up when I lived with them. She was great.
Cherish that girl! You should make her feel like a queen every day!
I think I might cry! just too good the queen
jamais vu une fille sucer comme elle, incroyable
Deep throat Shallow vagina
como me gustaria q me la chupara.... perfecta
i love the cum
Heather makes you feel like a man!! She loves you so much, as shown on her face that she is willing to eat every part of you. We all want you Heather.
The titel is cool. its from 2003. but in the video there is a copyright from 2004? that a deal ^^
heh, rare to see her doing "traditional" fuck too... though I like her anal parts pretty much
Ohhh suck me suck me
id vote for her if she wanted to be the first female president.
bonne baise j'hadore
beautiful pussy, amazing deepthroat and she takes it up the arse. perfection.
I'm surprised she got pregnant as she drinks so much cum there's not much left for her cunt! She is my dream girl, not scared of swallowing cum!
Heather, i love you, i want to fuck your ass
Amazing tits, skilled at sucking cock, great ass and a lickable pussy. Her orgasm sounds got me really hot. He's got a huge cock, and cums a lot. Favourite couple to watch!
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On July 20th 2015 OpenClassifieds LTD has bought the domain name of noahsclassifieds.org. Earlier this month Open Classifieds got contacted by the owner of Noah's Classifieds, asking us if we were interested in taking over Noah's Classifieds. He is currently fully dedicated to his new company and wanted to sell Noah's business. He thought of OpenClassifieds LTD, as leader in the industry, to take care of his project that is online since 2003. The current company that operates the domain name will be closed.
Open Classifieds sees a great potential in the deal. We have been following Noah's since the beginning and considered them as one of our main competitors. We are committed to create the best open sources classifieds software to which everyone can contribute. Support is very importance to us and we provide that through our forum, our extended documentation center and our dedicated support team.
For all current users of the Noah's software we will be releasing a free migration tool. With this tool it will be easy to change from the Noah's software to Open Classifieds. We advise everyone to do this as the software of Open Classifieds offers more features, is continuously improving and great support is available.
Noah users that want to keep their current installation don't have to do anything. However, we won't be able to offer technical support to these users.
We will keep everyone informed about the new developments and if there are any questions feel free to contact us.
Check our FAQ's if you have any other question
My name is Chema and I am one of the founders of Open Classifieds a Free Open Source software to create your classifieds site. Let me tell you a bit about our history.
I started Open Classifieds in 2009 after I wanted to launch my own classifieds site for the city where I was living. I couldn't find any proper software to do the job so I decided to code it myself and learn a new technology. After releasing the software as FOSS, I got a huge amount of mentions, invitations to events and loads of downloads over the years! We currently have more than 6,000 live sites running our software ;) (that we know of).
In 2012 I decided to leave my well paid job as CTO and start my company in the UK and bring Open Classifieds to the next level by selling paid products. Now Open Classifies is a well established company, based in Barcelona, with 8 employees from different countries. We continue to improve our product and help thousands of site owners to achieve their goals.
There's plenty of room for improvement and we work literally day and night to make our product better and better.
If you have any questions or suggestions I am more than happy to answer them ;)
We have a Hosted solution called Yclas which makes the maintenance of your site extremely simple, without any coding or technical skill required.Yclas.com
All our themes are Responsive (they addapt to different screen sizes) and we have native mobile applications for iOS and Android!Themes Market
It's easier than ever to install and run your classifieds site thanks to our extended documentation and our professional support.Support
We will be updating this FAQ's as soon as we get new questions
We have developed an script that will let you download your published ads as a CSV so you cab easily change platform. Check the guide here.
You do not lose anything. We sent you via email the full source code without any encryption of Noah's. So you do not need to worry about it, no one will remove what's is yours or what you bought.
No we didn't buy the company we bought the domain name and the source code. The company that was managing all the transactions related to noah's classifieds will be closing.
I am sorry but we can not give support over noah's software since was not developed by us. We recommend you migrate ot OC.
I really think so! but thats up to you to judge. We have many more features, we are constantly adding new stuff and we have great customer support ;)
If you bought Noah's license you are going to need to follow this:
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It was a heartwarming celebration as more than 150 friends, families, colleagues and community members gathered to honor four accomplished women at the sixth annual... read more
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Mining town history runs deep for Josephine "Josie" O. Campos. Her mother, Belen Cuaron, was raised in Jerome, Ariz., where she met Jose Jesus Ortega, whose father... read more
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Catherine Anaya has come a long way, from a shy girl in Santa Ana, California to the main news anchor for CBS KPHO TV 5 news and a well-known public figure in the Valley... read more
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While living in Phoenix during the 1940s and 1950s, María García stood out as a woman who courageously spoke up for social issues, even though she was an immigrant and... read more
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Maricopa Community College students attended the Voto Latino Power Summit in Washington, DC, in April. The 10 students, who were selected to attend the conference by... read more
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Program Goals | Admissions & Financial Aid | Program Costs | Financial Aid | Degree Requirements | Project Policies | Graduation Requirements | Project Sequences
Program Chair: Ken Meland
Faculty: Michael Sutton, Jerry Van Os, Charla Brown, Ken Meland, Richard Parsons
The Bachelor of Business Administration is a project-based degree completion program specifically
designed for non-traditional students who have completed an Associate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.) and wish to complete a Bachelor's degree at a later point in life. The program is designed to offer far more flexibility for the working professional than traditional programs. The program is:
Students completing all program and college requirements earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Westminster College.
A student completes the program by demonstrating mastery of the following program goals and related competencies:
A student is admitted to the program on a rolling basis, with new cohorts beginning the program in August, January, and May of each year.
Admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration requires the submission of the following materials to the Office of Admissions for admissions evaluation:
A student entering the program is given the equivalent of 64 credit hours for an associate's degree (A.A. or A.S.).
In certain cases, a student may be allowed entry into the program and to begin working on project sequences even though they have not yet completed their associate degree. Such allowances are made only in rare cases, and only when the student is within 2 classes of completing the associate degree program. A written request for permission must be submitted to the program chair for approval. When such allowance is made, the courses must be completed by the time the student has completed the second project sequence (at the end of the second semester). If the student has not completed the associate degree at that point, he or she will be required to finish all remaining associate degree requirements before starting project sequence 3.
The cost of the entire program is fixed as long as the student is making academic progress. The tuition price includes all learning resources and fees. Students with extenuating circumstances can adjust their pace when necessary by communicating with the program staff. Students who decide to withdraw from the program entirely must notify their Program Assistant immediately.
A student is required to maintain satisfactory progress in the program in order to receive Title IV federal financial aid funds. For more information, see the satisfactory progress policy.
A student enrolled in this program is eligible for federal financial aid programs as described in the financial aid section of this catalog. A student is not eligible for institutional aid programs. To be eligible for federal financial aid, a student must maintain enrollment and satisfactory progress as described. A student can also elect to participate in alternative loan programs as long as eligibility requirements are met. Please contact your Program Assistant for specific information about financial aid.
The program consists of 5 project sequences which must be completed at Westminster College. Each of the project sequences consists of several small sub-projects and an integrative project. The projects are to be completed in the order specified. A student completes all projects to demonstrate mastery of the program learning goals and objectives. Before starting a project sequence, a student meets with his or her Coach to assess which learning experiences should be used to help the student complete the projects, given the student's prior life and/or professional experience. The student is given a set of rubrics, which explain precisely how the project will be evaluated upon its completion. A student can use this rubric to self-assess the project before submission. When a project sequence is successfully completed, the student can begin the next project sequence.
To help students in the program, dedicated faculty members (Coaches) are specifically assigned to assist in learning and in learning assessment. Students and faculty interact regularly on an individual basis to effect learning. Each project sequence has a faculty Coach who assists the student in learning experiences and in project completion and evaluation. Each student also has access to Program Assistants to assist with registration, billing, financial aid, project submission, technology systems, and any other questions about the program. A student is encouraged to utilize these resources whenever needed throughout the duration of the program.
When a student has completed a project, work is submitted to the faculty Coach for evaluation according to the established project rubrics. A student is given one of three assessments for each of the competencies related to the sub-project and for the overall project: Exceeds project standards, Meets project standards, or Does Not Meet project standards. In all cases, the student is given substantial feedback on project performance. In the case that an assessment of "Does Not Meet project standards" is given, the student is allowed to use additional learning experiences and resubmit the work for additional evaluation. A student can submit their work a maximum of three times for evaluation.
Each project sequence includes a required two-day on-campus residency period. The residency consists of workshops, seminars, and simulations specifically designed to offer learning opportunities related to each project sequence. Residencies are scheduled once a semester. Please consult the program website for specific information on residency schedules.
Learning experiences are provided to help the student master the knowledge related to specific competencies and learning goals as they relate to specific projects. All of the learning experiences can be accessed from the program website. A student is not required to complete any specific set of learning experiences. Learning experiences augment a student's knowledge and can be engaged on an as-needed basis by the student. A student is strongly encouraged to consult with his or her Coach as they are working on projects to figure out which sets of learning experiences are most useful, given the student's background and experience. All learning experiences can be accessed by all students—even if a student is completing a later project, that student can refer back to learning experiences from other projects to help recall specific techniques and knowledge.
A student can complete the requirements of the program within five semesters. A student who, for whatever reason, does not enroll for two consecutive terms must request reinstatement in the program, and will be subject to the tuition charges currently in effect. While students may allocate their semester to meet their personal and professional commitments, each project sequence must be completed within a semester. If, at the end of the semester, the project sequence is not completed, satisfactory progress requirements will not have been met, and may jeopardize financial aid eligibility for subsequent semesters. Staying in constant contact with the program assistant and project coach helps avoid problems.
Students unable to complete a project sequence within a semester, and who therefore require an additional semester to complete the project are charged a $500 continuing registration fee, which is not part of the overall program price. The continuing registration fee allows the student to remain an active Westminster student with full access to Coaches and learning resources while continuing to work on the projects. The fee will continue to be charged each semester for the full number of semesters it takes a student to complete a project sequence.
In such cases, when the student does complete the project and is ready to move to the next project sequence, he or she will have to wait until the next scheduled residency at the beginning of the next semester. Because this will extend the length of time it takes for the student to complete the program, students are strongly encouraged to use the best planning techniques possible to insure they complete projects within a single semester.
If a student, because of personal and professional life commitments, needs to take a semester off, they can do so by fully communicating this need to his or her Program Assistant. If students take two full semesters off without actively communicating with their Program Assistant, they may be removed from the program and require reapplication to begin again.
A student who, for whatever reason, is unable to demonstrate mastery of the competencies of a particular project sequence after two full attempts will be asked to meet with their Coach. The Coach will work with the student to develop a realistic plan to identify those barriers that inhibit the student's successful performance. This plan will then be engaged and the student will be given one additional attempt at completion. If the student is still unable to complete the project, the student may be suspended from the program.
A student who is suspended from the program may reapply for admission after two terms. A personal interview will be required before readmission is allowed, and, if readmitted, the student will be able to reenter the program at the current year's tuition rate. The student will work with his or her Coach to develop a specific progress plan. As long as the student fulfills the terms of the performance plan, the student will be allowed to complete remaining program requirements.
Academic Standards
Faculty members in the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business have developed the following academic standards to support the mission and goals of this program. The goals are presented here to help the student understand responsibilities as a student throughout the program.
A candidate for graduation must consult their Program Assistant at the beginning of Sequence 3. The Program Assistant will assist the student in completion of the application for graduation for the next graduation period in the following December or May, or August, depending on the actual date of application. To be eligible for graduation, a student must satisfy the following conditions:
A student should consult either the assigned Coach or the Program Assistant at any point when questions arise about graduation requirements.


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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Kitty Retirement Village in Ladson has joined thousands of animal welfare organizations across North America that list their homeless pets on Petfinder, the online leader in responsible pet parenting.
Petfinder has been committed to animal welfare and the organizations dedicated to the cause since its founding in 1996, and has the largest database of adoptable animals on the Internet.
Approximately 14,000 rescues and shelters leverage Petfinder's website, Petfinder.com, and mobile apps to connect homeless pets with prospective pet parents. To get started, potential adopters simply enter their search criteria and a list is returned that ranks the pets by proximity to the location entered.
Adoptions are carried out by the animal placement group that is caring for the pet, following their best practices and policies.
Petfinder.com was established in 1996 as a grassroots project by Jared and Betsy Saul to end the euthanasia of adoptable pets. Since its inception, the site has facilitated more than 20 million adoptions, making it the most life-saving initiative in animal welfare.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brides, the #1 bridal brand in the world, today launched its first-ever Brides Live Wedding, an entertainment experience to culminate in a luxurious wedding at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, CA, on April 7, 2013, at 4 p.m. PST, to be followed by an all-expenses-paid honeymoon in the Cayman Islands. The announcement was made jointly by Brides Editor-in-Chief Keija Minor and VP, Publisher Michelle Myers. Brides Live Wedding is being produced in collaboration with Randi Zuckerberg, former Marketing Director of Facebook and current CEO of Zuckerberg Media.
This week, the audition phase opens with a search for deserving couples who can share their stories on Facebook and submit a video. Starting in January, the public will help choose the lucky couple and then each element of their wedding - from the cake to the color scheme - will be decided upon by Facebook "likes," creating an exciting interactive journey with the ultimate payoff: a one-of-a-kind wedding planned by users via Facebook votes, produced by the editors of Brides, and streamed via Livestream around the world. And it's all for a good cause. For every Facebook "like," Brides will donate one dollar to a charity of the couple's choosing.
In addition to wedding decor, flowers, bridal beauty, and first-dance song, four options in the following categories will be posted on Facebook for voting:
- Wedding dresses, bridesmaids' dresses, and bridal shoes from David's Bridal
- Cakes by Buddy "Cake Boss" Valastro
- Complete registry collections from Target
- Bridal hairstyles by TRESemme
- Wedding bands from Simon G. Jewelry
- Tuxedos from Jos. A. Bank
- Veils by Bel Aire Bridal
Brides VP, Publisher Michelle Myers said, "With so many of our valued partners on board, Brides Live Wedding is teed up to be a tremendous success. This will be a modern media event produced to provide a rich, interactive experience."
Brides Editor-in-Chief Keija Minor said, "The Brides Live Wedding is an opportunity to plan a dream wedding for a special couple and to give back along the way. It's going to be an exciting journey for the entire Brides community as we collectively create an extraordinary event."
The Brides Live Wedding will be featured across all Brides platforms, including the magazine, the website, the mobile site, a dedicated Facebook app, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. Consumers will have the opportunity to interact on the platform of their choice and utilize tools to share votes, comments, and preferences among friends and family.
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Ski resort operators in northern New England are looking past their ziplines and water parks to the winter ahead, and they like what they see: The pent-up demand for skiing after last year�s snow drought producing brisk �early-bird� season-pass sales.
In Vermont, advance ski-pass sales are matching or surpassing last year�s sales, said Sarah Neith, director of public affairs for Ski Vermont.
�People are looking forward to a better season,� Neith said. �It�s got to be better.�
Last winter was the toughest on ski areas since 1976, said Jennifer Rowan, publisher of SAM (Ski Area Management) magazine.
�Anybody who�s in the business knows you have to brush off the last season because the next will be totally different,� Rowan said. She�s predicting a great season ahead but readily acknowledges that �we�re eternal optimists. We think we�re going to be shoveling snow starting in October.�
New Hampshire�s Loon Mountain reported sales up 20 percent over last year. Gunstock and Granite Gorge were hovering near the 15 percent mark of increased sales over last year.
Maine�s Sunday River reported season-pass sales are 10 percent above where they were at this time last year.
Vermont�s Magic Mountain in the month of April alone sold half the passes it had sold the entire previous season.
�The last few times we�ve had subpar winters, the following winter has been incredibly successful,� said Ski New Hampshire�s Karl Stone. �The pent-up demand does come to the front.�
Greg Sweetser, executive director of Ski Maine, says season-ticket sales typically don�t drop after a rough season because those buying them are an area�s �core skiers.�
�The core skier is loyal. They�ve made their purchases,� Sweetser said.
But season-pass and daily ticket revenues no longer are the make-it-or-break-it barometer for New England resorts. Many still are counting their returns on investments to cultivate summer visitors, including attractions that offer sports enthusiasts year-round alternatives. Among the options are bungees, ziplines. ice hockey arenas, water parks, mountain coasters and treetop adventure parks.
Rowan said it was unheard of until recent years for a ski area to glean 10 percent of its revenues from summer traffic.
�Now it�s not uncommon for ski areas to have 10, 15 or 20 percent of their income coming from summer,� she said.
Rowan said Vermont�s Bromley ski resort was the first in the nation to feature an alpine slide in 1976, but the real trend toward summer features began at Park City, Utah, a decade ago, with the first ski-area zipline.
�It�s such a no-brainer for ski areas,� she said. �We�ve got the gravity. We�ve got the means to get people up the hill. It�s taken off like gangbusters.�
New Hampshire�s Gunstock Mountain Resort in the last year added a network of ziplines to lure some of the 3.5 million summer visitors to nearby Lake Winnipesaukee.
�We shied away from water parks,� said Gunstock Marketing Director Bill Quigley. �It�s difficult to compete with a lake like Winnipesaukee and its 44,000 surface acres. We focused on gravity-based activities.�
�Only 3 percent of the U.S. population skis,� Quigley said. �The real goal is to give people a place to play.�
At Vermont�s Jay Peak, the day after Thanksgiving last year dawned with only one ski trail open. But Jay Peak President Bill Stenger said the mountain had the best Thanksgiving weekend in its history, thanks to the grand opening of its $25 million indoor water park and a hockey tournament in its NHL-class ice arena.
�They allow us to reduce the dependency on winter that we�ve always had to face,� Stenger said. �We love our ski business, but having a sustainable resort in spring, summer and fall takes the pressure off.�


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The coaching staff for the Swamp Fox football program will return largely intact this season.
Kenny Walker is back for his fifth season as the head coach for the program and his seventh overall season with the team. Walker will also coach the defensive ends.
The coaches who took the lead on each side of the ball last year are also back.
Tee Newman, a former Summerville High School coach who transferred to Ashley Ridge after Walker was named head coach, is back as the Swamp Fox offensive coordinator. Brad Thomas, a former West Ashley High School coach, returns as the defensive coordinator and outside linebacker coach.
The staff also includes several other familiar faces.We have a lot of stability with our staff, Walker said. Most of these coaches have been working together for at least a few years. Hopefully we will be able to continue many of the things we have started the past few seasons and it will make a difference.
Also re-joining Walker for this years campaign are Brian Givens (running backs coach), B.J. Bellush (receivers), Ray Wilson (offensive line), John OHara (quarterbacks), Jimmy Mitchum (inside linebackers), Jeff Plane (defensive tackles) and Ben Brewer (secondary).
Jerry Kociuruba will again serve as the head coach for the Swamp Fox B-team. Will Fitchett and Bobby Behr are back to coach the AR kickers and long snappers. New to the varsity staff is Caleb Strickland, who will assist Wilson with the offensive lineman.
Walker, Wilson, Bellush, Givens and Behr have been a part of Swamp Fox football since Ashley Ridge first opened. Newman and Mitchum are entering their fifth season with the Swamp Foxes.
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At school grace and gabi ask Kelly and Kristine if they have 'dat feeling' Kelly and Kristine respond with "I don't know what that means" it means your in love grace and gabi replied. " well then yes we sure do" Kelly and Kristine said eagerly back!
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Residents of Elkins will head to the polls March 5 to vote for Elkins mayor and City Council members. Three candidates are seeking the mayoral seat — Van T. Broughton, Duke Talbott and Mark D. Scot....
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"Having fun?" Winfrey asked about 13,000 audience members packed into Chicago's United Center – which was stocked with 13,000 boxes of tissue – for the taping of two shows that will air May 23 and May 24. "So am I! So darn cool!" (Winfrey's final episode will tape next week and air on May 25.)
Tom Hanks, who acted as master of ceremonies Tuesday night, told Winfrey, "You are surrounded by nothing but love" before introducing a video of viewers talking about how their lives have been positively impacted by the talk show that's lasted 25 years.
"I feel the love, and I thank you for it," Winfrey told the audience at one point, adding that the viewers present and around the world "honor me in the deepest way possible."
"They have literally risen up to change the world," Berry said of Winfrey's viewers. "The essence of The Oprah Winfrey Show is that we're all more alike than we are different."
Cruise, who walked out on stage to the theme music from Mission Impossible, quoted Glinda the Good Witch of the South from The Wizard of Oz, and told Winfrey, "You always had the power [to change lives], and that is the lesson you brought."
His wife said her viewers have donated more than $12 million to Women for Women, which helps female survivors of war. "Oprah we love you," Holmes said. "We thank you."
Madonna was slightly less sentimental: "A lot of people are inspired by Oprah. I am one of those people," the singer said. "She has balls and a wealth of compassion, and I have learned so much from her."
And the end of the show doesn't mean the end of her positive impact. John Legend said via satellite that 25 new libraries will be built across the U.S. in Winfrey's honor, and Diane Sawyer took the stage to say that 25,000 oak trees will be planted across the country "to remind everyone to live their best lives."
The night was punctuated by live performances by some of Winfrey's favorite musicians. Introducing her new single, "Run the World (Girls)," Beyoncé told Winfrey, "Because of you, women everywhere have graduated to a new level of understanding of who we are, of what we are and most of all, who we can be."
Josh Groban and Patti LaBelle also serenaded Winfrey, continuing the Wizard of Oz theme with a heartfelt performance of "Over the Rainbow."
'It Feels Like the Rapture'During the taping for the second part of the two-show extravaganza, Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith served as hosts and led a parade of celebs including Jerry Seinfeld, Tyler Perry, Michael Jordan, Simon Cowell and Maya Angelou with an original poem devoted to Winfrey.
"You have enlightened us, you have empowered us, you have taught us how to be. And I know you don't have children, but you have mothered us ... and that puts you in the status of a goddess," Pinkett-Smith said.
Best friends Gayle King and Maria Shriver also appeared and introduced a segment on Winfrey's love of education, with Shriver striking a personal note saying, "You've given me love, support, wisdom, and most of all the truth."
Long-time partner Stedman Graham popped in to tell Winfrey, "Honey, you are so special. … I love you for making a difference in my life."
Musical performances came from, among others, Jamie Foxx and Stevie Wonder, who sang a personalized version of "Isn't She Lovely"; Alicia Keys, with a verse from "Superwoman"; Aretha Franklin, belting out "Amazing Grace"; Usher, with "Oh Happy Day"; and Rosie O'Donnell, whose song lamenting, "Why you gotta go away?" introduced Winfrey faves Dr. Phil, Nate Berkus and Dr. Oz.
Winfrey, teary throughout, thanked her guests and audience. "Thank you for taking me to a place that is beyond joyous," she said. "It feels like the rapture."
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Osmania University allots seats for PGECET candidates
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Osmania University on Saturday allotted seats to students who took Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (PGECET-2013).
According to convener of PGECET, Prof A Venugopal Reddy, 34,500 seats have been filled against the 49,704 seats available in Mtech, MPharmacy and MArch courses in convener quota in the university and its affiliated colleges across the state.
The PGECET convener said out of 49,416 candidates registered for the first phase of counselling that ended on August 20, 48,831 candidates exercised the web options. Candidates in open category did not get seats while seats in various reservation quotas remained unfilled due to lack of candidates.
Speaking to the Express, Prof Reddy said they are going to dereserve the seats before the second phase of counselling that is going to be held between September 4 and 8. However, a separate and detailed notification of the second phase of counselling will be issued later. The PGECET convener asked candidates to download their allotment letters from their website - http://pgecet.apsche.ac.in and asked them to report at the colleges on or before August 28. Candidates are required to pay the tuition fees mentioned in the challan form at any branch of Andhra Bank before reporting at the colleges.
He also instructed the managements of colleges to upload the data of candidates who are reporting at their respective colleges in the PGECET website - http://pgecetcolleges.apsche.ac.in to enable them to issue the notification of second phase with details of vacancies.
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Charleston Battery striker Heviel Cordoves doesn't just want to put the ball in the back of the net when he scores a goal — he wants to put it through it.
Today's Game
WHO: Houston Dynamo reserve team vs. Charleston Battery
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Blackbaud Stadium
Previous meeting: Battery defeated Dynamo, 1-0, on May 19
Radio: WQNT 1450-AM
At 6-3 and nearly 200 pounds, the former Cuban national team member just might do it one day.
Growing up in Cuba, Cordoves was taught to follow through on each and every shot on goal. It was a lesson the Havana native learned well. His shots, even from as far out as 25 yards, can overpower an unsuspecting keeper.
"That's what I was taught from the first time I played," Cordoves said through an interpreter. "Technique was very important even when I was younger. Following through with my body on every shot was very important and I think that's why my shot is so hard now."
The Charleston Battery will face Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo reserve team today at 7:30 p.m. at Blackbaud Stadium.
From almost the very first training session with the Battery, Charleston coach Mike Anhaeuser noticed the speed and power of Cordoves' shot.
"It's a very heavy shot," Anhaeuser said. "He's got the ability to score from distance — from as far out as 25 or even 30 yards. There are not many players that have that kind of power behind their shots."
Cordoves has scored two highlight-reel goals during his short time with the Battery. The last goal coming during Wednesday night's 2-2 tie against Charlotte. It was a bending rocket from just outside the 18-yard box that Charlotte keeper Eric Reed had no chance to stop. It's a goal that his Battery teammates were still talking about during practice Friday afternoon.
"It was an absolute cracker of a shot," said Charleston Battery captain Colin Falvey.
Cordoves has been in and out of the lineup, getting adjusted to life on and off the field since defecting from Cuba last year. In Cuba, Cordoves would train twice a week and go days without practicing. But with the Battery, Corodoves trains or plays nearly every day.
"It wasn't something I was used to and it took me a while to get match fit," he said. "My fitness is better and I'm starting to feel better on the field. The level of play and speed of play is much better here, and it has taken me some time to get used to it."
Cordoves' potential is unlimited, Anhaeuser said.
"He has a very good skill set," Anhaeuser said. "He had a very nice assist to set up our second goal against Charlotte and his technical ability is very good for a big man. As he gets more fit, he's going to be on the field more."
Charleston is dire need of a win at home. The Battery is just 0-1-2 in their last three games at Blackbaud Stadium.
"We need to get back to our winning ways at home," Falvey said. "We started the season so strong at home and we need to get three points every time we're at home."
The Battery defeated the Dynamo's reserve squad 1-0 on Dane Kelly's goal late in the first half back on May 19.
The Dynamo's roster includes Jamaican national team member Omar Cummings, who has 39 career MLS goals in 150 matches. Cummings, 30, led the Colorado Rapids with 14 goals during the 2010 season. Cummings has been hurt and is making only his third appearance for the Dynamo this season.
Injury update
The rookie season for Charleston Battery forward Ben Fisk appears to be over. Fisk, on loan from Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps, had surgery last month to repair a torn meniscus in his knee.
After missing six games, he returned to the lineup and scored a goal in last week's 2-1 loss to Harrisburg City, but reinjured the same knee during the match.
Along with Fisk, the Battery will be without Austin Savage, defender Emmanuel Adjetey and midfielder Amadou Sanyang tonight. Adjetey and Sanyang suffered injuries during Wednesday's rainy match against Charlotte.
"When the weather is that bad and the field is that wet, you usually get a knock or two," Anhaeuser said. "It's unfortunate, but we can't worry about who's not in the lineup."
Heviel Cordovesdefected from Cuba to persue his dream of playing professional soccer and now is on the Charleston Battery squad. Photo taken Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in Daniel Island. (Paul Zoeller/postandcourier.com)×
Battery's Heviel Cordoves runs for the ball against Harrisburg's Greg Jordan Friday, May 31, 2013 at Blackbaud Stadium. (Paul Zoeller/postandcourier.com)×
Battery's Heviel Cordoves and Harrisburg goalie Nicholas Noble collide going for the ball Friday, May 31, 2013 at Blackbaud Stadium. (Paul Zoeller/postandcourier.com)×


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FAU Releases Next-Generation of the INTERACT Quality Improvement Program
New Tools Offer Significant Improvements in Reducing Unnecessary Hospitalizations
BOCA RATON, Fla. (February 13, 2013) — Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has announced the release of new INTERACT Version 3.0 Tools. Interventions to Reduce Acute Care Transfers (INTERACT), a quality improvement program, facilitates the early identification, evaluation, documentation and communication about changes in the status of residents in skilled nursing facilities (SNF), and provides the necessary tools to manage conditions before they become serious enough to necessitate a hospital transfer.
INTERACT 3.0 tools are designed to assist SNFs in improving their tracking and root cause analyses for hospitalization rates, as well as improve communication with local hospital providers. New tools have been included in the program to enable proper medication reconciliation for medication orders when patient transfers from the hospital to a facility occur. Additional tools to support Advanced Care Planning practices also have been added, as well as updates to both the Stop and Watch, and Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) Communication Form and Progress Note tools, giving clinicians a more organized way to document patient assessments and information to fully inform the treating physician of changes in condition to support appropriate modifications to the care plan in order to avoid hospitalization.
"Through the guidance of both industry professionals using the INTERACT II program and national experts, we have taken the INTERACT initiative from a toolkit concept to a complete and comprehensive quality improvement program," said Dr. Joseph Ouslander, M.D., senior associate dean of geriatric programs at FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, who has led an interdisciplinary team in the development of the INTERACT program. "With the contributions made by these individuals, the INTERACT project team has delivered improvements specifically designed to further enable and support SNFs to more proactively address and prevent 30-day hospital readmissions than ever before."
The INTERACT Version 3.0 tools are available for download in paper-based format through the INTERACT web site. For more information on the INTERACT program and INTERACT Version 3.0 tools or to download the new tools, visit http://interact2.net/.
About INTERACT :
INTERACT was first designed as a project supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and further tested in a project supported by the Commonwealth Fund under Dr. Joseph Ouslander's leadership. The program was initially implemented at 25 community-based nursing homes in Florida, Massachusetts and New York over a six month period and resulted in a 17 percent reduction in hospital admissions among the residents. The reduction was even greater in homes that were most engaged in implementing the INTERACT intervention. The tools target three key strategies to reduce potentially avoidable hospitalizations: preventing conditions from becoming severe enough to require acute hospital care; managing selected acute conditions in the nursing home; and improving advance care planning for residents among whom a palliative or comfort care plan, rather than acute hospitalization, may be appropriate. Using INTERACT's standardized protocol and working with an on-call nurse practitioner who visits the nursing home daily, the patient can be treated in the nursing home without any complications and only costing Medicare about $200 instead of $10,000 or more. Using such care in nursing homes nationwide could improve care, reduce complications from hospitalizations, and avoid hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicare expenditures annually. For more information about INTERACT, visi http://interact2.net/index.aspx .
Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University, with an annual economic impact of $6.3 billion, serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students at sites throughout its six-county service region in southeast Florida. FAU's world-class teaching and research faculty serves students through 10 colleges: the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, the College of Business, the College for Design and Social Inquiry, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the Graduate College, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. FAU is ranked as a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The University is placing special focus on the rapid development of three signature themes – marine and coastal issues, biotechnology and contemporary societal challenges – which provide opportunities for faculty and students to build upon FAU's existing strengths in research and scholarship. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.