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ORLANDO, Fla. -- There's never just one way to improve a baseball team. Especially a team with little revenue and a long climb in front of it.
This off-season, the Indians are expected to address their need for a third baseman with a player on a short leash. Someone who could defend himself for a year or two at the hot corner while former No.1 pick Lonnie Chisenhall develops.
Recently it was reported that the White Sox might be willing to deal infielder Gordon Beckham. He did not have a good season this year after a promising rookie year in 2009. Beckham, 24, played second base for the White Sox this year. As a rookie he played third. The Indians like him, but does Chicago GM Kenny Williams really want to trade him and would he trade him to a division opponent?
In Florida, second baseman Dan Uggla and the Marlins are bumping heads. Uggla, with one year left before free agency, turned down a four-year, $48 million offer from the Fish. Florida reportedly is considering trading him.
Would the Indians take a chance on Uggla for one year? They could play him at second and try their luck with Jayson Nix, Jason Donald, Jared Goedert or Cord Phelps at third. It's been suggested that Uggla, with 127 homers and 58 errors in the last four years, would be better off at third.
It would be an expensive rental for the Tribe, but Uggla's power could bring more fans to Progressive Field. Last season, the Indians finished last in attendance in the big leagues at 1.3 million.
"We're open minded," said GM Chris Antonetti on Monday at MLB's general managers meetings. "If we can find the right fit on the infield, whether it's second base or third base, and we can align our other infielders around that acquisition, we're certainly open to do that."
Chatter from the GM meetings
- It used to be that general managers would bring their assistants and other members of the front office to these meetings. This year it's general managers only. MLB wants the meetings to be more industry related than team related. The idea is that it will be easier to discuss MLB issues with fewer people in the room.
- Among topics that may be discussed are the upcoming negotiations on the labor contract that will expire in December of 2011, expanded playoffs and instant replay.
- Yankee fans need not fear, free agents Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera aren't going anywhere. GM Brian Cashman called signing Jeter and Rivera "layups in terms of knowing that [the Yankees] have to get done."
- Meanwhile, Cashman is still going through the interview process to replace fired pitching coach Dave Eiland.
- New Mets GM Sandy Alderson arrived at the meetings Monday afternoon. Alderson's 87-year-old father, John, died late Sunday night after being hit by a car crossing the street in St. Petersburg, Fla.
- Until pitching coaches are named for the Mets and Pirates, the Indians are on hold as far as replacing Charles Nagy as their pitching coach at Class AAA Columbus. Clint Hurdle was just named Pirates manager, but the Mets still haven't hired a manager. Some of the same candidates in line to be the pitching coach with the Pirates and Mets are reportedly in line for the Columbus job.
- The Indians will replace departed Class AA Akron manager Joel Skinner from within the organization. Skinner left to be Oakland's bench coach.
- Justin Masterson will definitely be in the Indians' opening day rotation next year.
News and notes from the general managers' meetings.
— Paul Hoynes
Antonetti said it's too early in the off-season to determine if the Indians' needs will be filled through free agency or trade. The smart money is on a trade.
Should that trade deliver a young big-league third baseman, so be it.
"Some guys are shorter fits, some guys may have a longer term fit on the team," said Antonetti. "We're open to pursuing anyone along that spectrum providing he fits what we're trying to do.
"We're excited about Lonnie's future, and we think he's going to be a good player, but he has development left to do. When he demonstrates he can be a major-league alternative for us, then we'll adjust accordingly. Right now we want to put the most competitive team on the field to start the 2011 season."
Antonetti made it clear that third base is a priority this off-season.
If the Indians do make a trade, they have pitching to deal along with depth at second base. They have young starters and relievers, but it would have to be the right offer. Not only are the Indians looking to add a starting pitcher, but the entire staff posted the fourth-best ERA in the American League in the second half last season.
On Monday, the Indians signed right-hander Anthony Reyes to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training. They outrighted Reyes on Oct. 29, but wanted to re-sign him as protection for the rotation.
Reyes underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in 2009, but was unable to make it back to the big leagues last season. After watching him pitch recently in the Arizona Instructional League, the Indians feel he's healthy.
"He was throwing 90 mph to 96 mph with a very good breaking ball," said Antonetti. "Manny Acta was there and came away very impressed. Anthony made a good initial impression before he was hurt. Now that he's completed the rehab process, we're excited about bringing him into camp and giving him a chance to compete for a spot in the rotation."
If the Indians do acquire a starting pitcher it's not going to be Cliff Lee, Jake Westbrook or Carl Pavano. It's not going to be Brian Bannister either, but that's the neighborhood where they're shopping.
The Royals outrighted Bannister, 29, to make room for Vin Mazzaro, acquired from Oakland in the David DeJesus trade. Bannister went 7-12 each of the last two seasons and is eligible for arbitration. He made $2.3 million last season, which puts him in line for a raise and out of the Tribe's price range.


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Secular Bangladeshi Youths Organise Their Own "Bangladeshi Spring"
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Outside of the "Arab Spring" movement and unbeknownst to most of the atheist community in the West, there has been an equally forceful effort in East Asia to throw off Islamist domination since its establishment as an independent country in 1971.
Bangladesh - A country that was initially created as part of Muslim-dominated Pakistan in the movement of Indian independence in 1947, and later separated from Pakistan in 1971 as an independent country - has had a schizophrenic identity since then. Having been the ruling seat of British-ruled India, the Bengal region has had a strong heritage with the British Enlightenment. The region played a major part in the Indian Independence movement. But the region is also strongly Muslim and was the birthplace of the separationist Muslim League which led to the partitioning of India and the creation of Pakistan, which included East Bengal, later renamed East Pakistan, as a nation and a society focused on strict Sharia (Islamic law).
Politics have always been complex in Bangladesh. Since its separation from India, Bangladesh has endured a series of corruption scandals, assassinations and coups that left the country mired as one of the poorest for decades and eventually led to its own war of independence from Pakistan in 1971.
Much of that war was driven between conservative Islamists (supported by Pakistan) and moderate-minded Muslim and secular progressives (supported by India). The Islamists formed a military faction, the Jammat-e-Islami, which later transformed itself into a political party that led the state for the first decades after independence.
In early 2007, following widespread political unrest and years of political corruption, the army declared martial law and imposed a neutral and temporary caretaker government which was charged with reforming the government and overseeing new elections. The caretaker government made it a priority to root out corruption from all levels of government. To this end, many notable politicians and officials, along with large numbers of lesser officials and party members, were investigated and eventually arrested on corruption charges. In December, 2008, the caretaker government oversaw new elections which brought an alliance of parties led by the moderate pro-secular and pro-social democracy Awami League to power.
As part of the anti-corruption sweep in 2007, a leader of the pro-Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami party, Abdul Qader Mollah, who had earned the nickname "butcher of Mirpur" for his activities during the 1971 war, was arrested for war crimes alleged during the 1971 war of independence.
The tribunal awoke an astonishing struggle over this country's identity and he role that religion plays in its fractious politics. Although Mollah's crimes were punishable by death, Mollah was found guilty of lesser charges in 2012 and was sentenced to life imprisonment on 5 February, 2013. But many Bangladeshi, especially its youth, felt that that sentence was too lenient and provided in order to pacify powerful Islamist leaders who resented their leaders being put on trial. Since that sentence was passed, hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshis have been protesting in the streets for over a week straight protesting against the ongoing influence of conservative, politicized Islam in the country and demanding the harsher punishment of death for Mr. Mollah.
Zafar Sobhan, editor of the Dhaka Tribune, summarized the protests: "The current movement is aimed very explicitly at the Jamaat's role in 1971." But "it was clear that the future that the youths envision is one without Islamist politics, returning to Bangladesh's secular roots, and recognition that religion-based politics had poisoned the society." [Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb 2013].
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Yep. Even a 2000 calorie diet of all fruit and veg (no fatty fruits) will end up with around 10g fat. That doesnt mean that 10g fat is optimal but it is virtually impossible to be deficient in EFA's.
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A study finds that 44% of consumers bypass all other sites and head directly for Amazon when searching for products.
Amazon Suffers Viral Scrutiny After ExposéAugust 19, 2015
Consumers are banding together on social media to take down the high king of retail as news of its work conditions surface.
Amazon Rides Prime Day to a Big JulyAugust 12, 2015
Third-party sellers "same store sales" increased 30% on Amazon, a four-point rise over June. Sales on eBay and other online marketplaces declined.
Retailers Need to Revive the RebateApril 16, 2014
Direct price matching with e-tailers is folly, but smartphone penetration and showrooming necessitate action from retailers. Could rebates be the answer?
Bezos: Mad Genius or Budding Bond Villain?December 05, 2013
Amazon's No. 1 puts himself in a league with Blofeld, Dr. No, and Goldfinger with his idea to launch a drone delivery air force.
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The online marketing industry is evolving, and digital marketing agencies need to keep abreast of the changes.
Will Amazon's shipping change retail?September 01, 2012
Amazon is expanding its nationwide network of warehouses as part of a plan to enable same-day delivery of products to customers—an exciting possibility for consumers, but a daunting one for retailers.
New research shows shifting m-commerce patternsAugust 14, 2012
A new study from IDC and Onavo indicates that mobile shopping habits are beginning to show clear usage patterns, and that some retail brands are utilizing that information to establish so-called stickiness with their respective customer base.
Is Amazon an ally of the retail industry? Readers respondJune 01, 2012
Is Amazon an ally of the retail industry? Readers respond to the June Gloves Off question.
Is Amazon an ally of the retail industry?May 04, 2012
When e-commerce titan Amazon sneezes, retailers get a cold — that much is clear.
Online sales tax still tops the agenda for major retailersApril 01, 2012
The controversy surrounding the collection of online sales tax isn't new, but the renewed fervor buzzing around it is.
Forrester: Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook dominate e-commerceFebruary 09, 2012
Google, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook will continue to dominate online business, but Internet retailers and marketers should tread carefully in partnering with them, according to a Feb. 7 Forrester report.
Amazon billed by Arizona for $53 million in sales taxesFebruary 03, 2012
Amazon claims that the state of Arizona has served the online company a tax bill for $53 million for uncollected sales tax.
eBay, retailers partner on shopping promotionDecember 16, 2011
Retailers Toys R Us, Aeropostale and Dick's Sporting Goods have partnered with eBay to reward online shoppers with coupons to be redeemed in-store. The initiative launched Dec. 16 and runs through Dec. 19.
Q&A: Clara Shih, CEO and cofounder, Hearsay SocialDecember 11, 2011
Clara Shih, CEO and cofounder of social marketing firm Hearsay Social and author of The Facebook Era, discusses data and privacy on Facebook and what could come of Amazon integrating with the social media behemoth.
Amazon launches promo to lure customers from retailDecember 06, 2011
Amazon.com will launch a promotion on Dec. 10 to entice consumers shopping in brick-and-mortar retail stores to purchase products through Amazon at a discount.
O come, all ye shoppers!December 01, 2011
Be my Valentine! Now, let's see what I can buy/purchase/consume to express how I feel. A greeting card, for starters, pre-printed with someone else's sentiments, a frilly box of chocolates complete with a picture chart so you can avoid biting into the one with that weird green cream, or a dozen red long-stems.
Amazon.com net sales, marketing expenses upJuly 26, 2011
Amazon.com reported a net sales increase of 51% in the second quarter to $9.9 billion, compared with the second quarter of 2010. Marketing expenses increased 61.6% to $341 million in Q2 for the Seattle-based e-commerce company.
Ocado rolls in new shoppersJune 01, 2011
UK online supermarket Ocado recently extended its delivery service to the West of England and South Wales. New shoppers in those areas received an £15 discount ($25) on their first order.
Amazon CEO: Data security issues won't go awayMay 11, 2011
Companies should plan to deal with data security issues for the long haul, said Jeff Bezos, chairman, president and CEO of Amazon.com on May 11 at ShopSmart magazine's Summit on Tips, Scams & Deals. He added that companies need to be "straightforward" with consumers when collecting data for making product recommendations.
Amazon Q1 sales up, net income down, as marketing expenses balloonApril 26, 2011
Amazon.com net sales increased 38% year-over-year to $9.86 billion in the first quarter of 2011, the company said April 26 in an earnings report. However, net income decreased 33% to $201 million in the quarter, compared with the prior year, as marketing expenses increased by $126 million.
Why are Kindle editions of newspapers ad-free?March 28, 2011
I used to buy the print edition of 'The New York Times' every Sunday. Then I received a Kindle and stopped. I was stoked on the $3.92 savings, but my girlfriend wasn't. She liked the circulars that came with the print edition, and for whatever reason 'The New York Times' doesn't include advertisements with its Kindle editions.
Amazon holiday sales fuel 36% growth in Q4January 27, 2011
Amazon.com's fourth-quarter 2010 sales increased 36% year-over-year to $12.95 billion, the company said January 27 in an earnings report. Net income in the quarter, which includes the holiday shopping season, improved by 8% to $416 million, while operating income dropped 2.5% to $494 million, compared with Q4 2009.
Google eBookstore could create ad-supported book publishing model: expertsDecember 07, 2010
Google's just launched eBookstore, which made available approximately 3 million digital books from more than 4,000 publishers, will be a boon for the nascent e-tablet market, according to industry experts. It could also usher in ad-supported book publishing.
Amazon to acquire Quidsi (Diapers.com)November 09, 2010
Amazon expects to acquire Quidsi, parent company to Diapers.com, in a $540 million deal, the companies announced Monday, November 8.
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Genji: Days of the Blade
The sequel to Sony's PlayStation 2 action title returns with plenty more fast paced, hacking and slashing action.
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We review a blade that's a bit dull.November 13, 2006
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its an ok game!
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by matt ziembo
yeah, the graphics are great, but its sort of boring! not like resistance!!
February 24, 2007 0 0
I played
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It,it's not as bad as everyone made it out to be,but it's not that great either.It's not a bad action game....it's just that with the next gen (at the time) expectations are...
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Only one character is worth it.
Also, the basic story is lacking.
Not that much environment interaction.
Only if you have $60 to blow and own the worthwhile PS3 games.
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orly? PS2.5?
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All I can say is that the PS3 launch games BLOW!!!
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All I can say is the PS3 launch games BLOW! It doesn't matter what kind of TV you have, the games SUCK! Most PS3 games have graphics that suck, too! Genji, Mobile Suit...
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really a 6.8 or so
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Alright, this game is okay. It's very pretty, and it looks like it had lots of good ideas, they just seemed to have rushed it. Really, the original Genji was, a flawed but...
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As King Kong was on the 360's Launch(not to mention that ugly basketball game tha looked better on the Xbox)... clearly not a system seller but not nearly as crappy as those...
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... another sad day at Sony headquarters...
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The truth is a hard pill to swollow.
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The success of any industry standard depends on its adoption by suppliers and end users. MTConnect, the factory floor communication protocol that provides manufacturers with a simple and extensible mechanism to connect manufacturing equipment to software applications, has been well received. One reason for this success is that industry leaders such as Mazak have recognized the value of MTConnect for enhancing overall manufacturing efficiency. An interview with Brian Papke develops this and other important themes. Read the full interview here.
Mazak will also be active at MC2, the first major conference dedicated to MTConnect, which is scheduled for November 8-10 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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1965-1968 Roberto Clemente Pro Model Bat
Starting Bid - $1,000.00, Sold For - $4,993.75
This Roberto Clemente H&B signature model "G105" bat dates from the 1965-1968 manufacturing period and is distinguished by the incredible amount of use displayed along its entire length. Numerous ball marks, deeply embedded stitch marks, cleat marks and rack marks abound along the barrel. The handle displays a copious amount of pine tar as well as an approximate 12-inch crack that extends through the center brand. A portion of the handle crack is concealed by a wrap of vintage black tape that measures eight inches in length. The amount of use exhibited on the bat is not surprising, for Clemente was at the peak of his career during the four-year period 1965-1968. Clemente won two of his four batting titles in that span, as well as the MVP Award in 1966. A great humanitarian as well as an accomplished ballplayer, Clemente died tragically in plane crash in 1972 while flying relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. The following year he became the first Hispanic ballplayer elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame (the Hall waived its normal five-year waiting period in his honor). Length: 35.87 inches. Weight: 38.4 ounces. Graded A7 by MEARS (5 point base grade, plus 3 points for use, and 1 point deducted for the crack/tape on the handle). LOA from Dave Bushing & Troy Kinunen/MEARS. Reserve $1,000. Estimate $2,000/$3,000. SOLD FOR $4,993.75
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CLARK — Anthony R. Pecoraro tried calling his mother on her birthday Saturday, but she never answered the phone.
As the hours faded away, the son grew concerned and drove to Vera Pecoraro's home in suburban Clark to see what was wrong.
By then it was early evening. The doors to her house, located on a quiet cul-de-sac known as Rolling Hill Way, were locked. The 49-year-old let himself in. And there, inside the living room, on a sofa abutting the wall to the garage, he found his 73-year-old mother — still in her nightwear from the day before.
She was dead.
Vera Pecoraro was the well-known and well-liked matriarch of a well-to-do family that has, occasionally, found trouble with law. And someone, authorities say, killed her — slitting her throat with a serrated kitchen knife, then leaving her body and the weapon behind.
Nothing was taken, as far as detectives can tell, and the home was not ransacked, according to Union County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow, who announced details of the crime Monday. It seems someone targeted the woman, and that she probably knew her killer, he said.
She was not sexually assaulted, and the prosecutor would not say if she had bruises. There was some type of forensic evidence found near her body, but investigators don't want to say what kind.
Authorities said she was planning to move out of her house in the near future and had begun packing.
Initially thought to be a suicide, the woman's unattended death officially became a homicide on Sunday following an autopsy. The determination by the medical examiner, who said she likely died Friday morning, leaves investigators with a strange and startling case that presents more questions than answers.
Who would want to kill the widow — the grandmother — who'd lived on her own for years now?
She was a "wonderful woman," as one neighbor put it, spending her time with friends and occasionally seeing her family. She drove a late-model Cadillac and lived on manicured property.
It has left detectives looking in every direction with suspicious eyes.
Monday, the prosecutor said some family members had not been as helpful as his office would like — with one son, Theodore, not even agreeing to speak them. Asked if the woman's three sons had been ruled out as suspects in the case, the prosecutor answered bluntly.
"I'm not ruling anyone out as suspects at this time," he said at a news conference. "I'm not ruling out anyone as persons of interest. Everyone has to be considered a person of interest."
The family Vera Pecoraro headed, by all appearance, amassed wealth and faced trouble over the years. Two of her sons, Anthony and Theodore, have been the subjects of criminal investigations, and her husband, Anthony G. Pecoraro, died in a violent multi-vehicle crash that sent his SUV plunging into the Rahway River in 2004.
The elder Anthony founded Traffic Safety Service, a Middlesex County business that supplies equipment to highway construction sites around the New York metro area. He is listed on the company's website as founder and president in perpetuity.
His sons — Anthony, Theodore and a third, Michael — had headed up the company as vice presidents after his death.
But the son he gave his name to is charged in a federal case that accuses him of structuring more than $3 million in corporate bank checks, according to documents filed with U.S. District Court. The practice involves writing checks or making deposits in sums just under $10,000, skirting the threshold under which banks are required to notify the Internal Revenue Service. He's out on a $1 million bond, secured by his Colt Neck house.
The younger Anthony, nicknamed "Cheese," also pleaded guilty in 2008 for his role in an illegal sports betting ring that included a former New York Jets football player.
His brother Theodore also had a run with the law. In 1993, he was found guilty of possessing gambling records and was sentenced to 4 years probation, court records show. His attorney says that conviction was expunged.
On Sunday evening, a woman who answered the phone at the Colts Neck home of Michael Pecoraro declined to comment. No one answered the doors to any of the brothers homes Monday.
Word of Vera Pecoraro's death spread quickly over the weekend around community near Rolling Hill Way, where the widow's house was surrounded by police tape, patrol cars and investigators on Saturday night and early Sunday morning. The attack, in a town where any violent crime is considered mere aberration, had sent fear through the neighborhood.
Anthony Falzone, who lives a few doors down, said it just "unbelievable."
"She was a nice woman. She was very cordial. She was very polite," the 55-year-old said. "She seemed happy. She was always going out. She had a friends coming over."
Star-Ledger staff writers Eugene Paik, Steve Strunsky and Mark Mueller contributed to this report.
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Theodore Pecoraro was sentenced to county jail time in 1993.
Related coverage:
• Clark woman, 73, had throat slit in apparent targeted attack
• Union County prosecutor says Clark woman's death was homicide
• Investigation in Clark continues, as neighbors ponder widow's unexplained death


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by Miss Gypsy
November 14, 2013
These are truly amazing tights! I have them in Navy that I was lucky enough to find in a store, but not enough colors are made in M/L. I am so tall that I can't wear the XS/S so I would like the M/L in the best colors (Wine, Eggplant, Forrest, Truffle). As a dancer and fashionista, these serve wonderfully to make your legs look good, stay true to size all day, and add a pop of color. I love them, but 4 stars to get AA to make more tall tights in all the right colors, please!
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July 15, 2013
I got a pair of these a while back, and I loved them! They were M/L and it was still a little stretch to fit my long legs, but they were amazing for staying their size all day and through dance rehearsals. More colors in M/L for us tall people who like to have shiny legs, but like the stirrup style. Dancers need more stylish options, so more colors in M/L please. Especially the Dusty Purple.
by Jasmine
May 9, 2012
got it on sale for 4$ and decided to try it and was worth evr single penny and more! love that there is holes for the heel and toes and super comfy! They have an awesome sheen when in contact with light. Got it in wine and absolutely adored the deep reddish colour. I was even so excited to put them on as soon as my order was delivered that I actually snagged it pretty bad with a broken nail and the fabric held up REALLY good, no tears or holes. AMAZING. as well as that since i am short I got the XS/S and it fit JUST RIGHT. if i was a tad bit taller the hole for the heel would be pulled up way to high. so if your taller than me, up the size.
by Elisa
April 8, 2012
They aren't that shiny IMO... I mean it's a little shimmer, but varely noticeable. I got them in Midnight Blue, they are comfy but I wouldn't say they are warm (like others have claimed). They are pretty normal IMO. I don't know how durable they are yet since I just got them. There's actually a $4 sale on these right now for XS/S, which sucks because I bought these for full price. Oh well.
by Alia
March 19, 2012
I have about 6 pairs of these tights in xs/s all colors I wear them throughout the year, but they are amazing! If the stirrup hurts your foot just move it back a little!
by Brent
January 5, 2012
I love these tights! Great fit and so comfortable!
Bring back more colors in m/l size soon please!!!
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by rosemily
March 17, 2011
PLEASE BRING BACK MORE SIZES IN THESE TIGHTS IN M/L!! especially in the midnight blue, asphalt and black!!!
by B
July 29, 2010
i LOVE THESE. please get them in bigger sizes- the medium and large should be available in more colors online!!! I'm very small width wise but very tall so i need the M/L.
by Debbie
June 18, 2010
Got these in Orchid - more of a pale pink, and really love them!
by Kathy
May 29, 2010
These tights are great! Sure wish they came in a footed version though. How about making all of the colors available in M/L? Cobalt blue in M/L would be my first choice. Love the color selection!
by Sue
March 19, 2010
These tights are great! They fit well, are very comfortable,very durable too. Even survived wrestling!
If they were available in footed tights they would be perfect! Please bring back more of the colors in M/L.
by Janice
March 9, 2010
My daughter uses her tights for static trapeze and they were recommended by her coach because they have a large opening at the heel for a heel hang. They are perfect for this use.
by Abigail
February 1, 2010
I'm a dancer and I dance in these all the time. Great Tights!
by Marissa
January 11, 2010
These are by far the best tights I own. My first pair was ruined when it got caught on velcro, but I loved them so much, that I bought another pair. They are warm and make your legs look nice and toned.
I am 5'10" so I went with the M/L with great results.
by gina
December 24, 2009
I love them, their thick but not to thick. they're really easy to move in. I bought them in black and I'm going to buy more colors soon!
by frances
December 13, 2009
I'm a Size 8 and bought these in Asphalt in XS/S and they fit perfectly. Have even caught them on sharp objects and they haven't laddered... amazing!
by Lisa
December 9, 2009
I LOVE them! I just bought them in dusty purple and plan on buying a couple more. Im 5'6" and 140 with long legs and wide hips but the m/l fit perfect and they turned out to be the same color as the picture which isnt always the case. Great buy!
by JL
November 16, 2009
I have these in black and asphalt and they are extremely cute with flats and converse! I'm 5'4" and wear size 27 jeans, and I have these in M/L. I would never describe these tights as "shiny". Sure they have a slight gleam in the sun, but they look opaque otherwise. Recommended:)
by Kel
November 5, 2009
I'm a bit confused by the last review, because I personally really love these tights. The shine is great, the feel is awesome, and they are actually pretty warm. They also made my legs look skinny---which is always a plus. I haven't had any snag problems yet.
by nina
October 23, 2009
these are the worst tights i have ever owned. i own a lot of things from american apparel and these, by far, have been the biggest waste of money. i had 3 pairs and i kept buying them because they are really cute. but all 3 pairs were absolutely ruined after i wore them only once. i literally got maybe 6 wears out of 3 pairs of tights. i take care of my clothes and i have tights from other places that have lasted for years. these are a complete waste of your money. get a pair of leggings or buy tights somewhere else. cheap and horrible.


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The DeLaval AMR™ is designed to accelerate your transition from milking management to total farm management. It can help dairy farmers grow profitably by working smarter to drive greater efficiency, productivity and business sustainability.
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Hi, all! I've been lurking around the forum for a while, dabbling in primal eating, and 'testing the water'. I recently took the dive (to extend the metaphor) and went 100% primal (OK, 90% - I really like my Crystal Light Lemonade).
A little background: I was a chronic cardio addict, running several half marathons and a dozen 5k and 10k runs each year. About 2 years ago, I was running at 5:30am, in the dark, and stepped into a mass of sweet gum balls. The end result was a high ankle sprain, a knee sprain, and a Jones fracture in my left foot. I've healed, but running has become difficult and painful, thanks to some permanent biomechanical changes in my stride.
I gained about 25 lbs. when I stopped running. I knew running was no longer an option, so I was Googling "weight loss without cardio" and found MDA. It's been a real eye-opener, to say the least. I'm going to lose the 25 lbs. and regain some youthful vigor.
And now, the obligatory details:
Your location: SW Missouri
Age (If you want): 41
How Primal are you: about 90% (still can't kick the crystal light lemonade)
Do you consume dairy: rarely. Just cheese, occassionaly
Do you drink coffee or tea: No
Motivator for switching to Primal: Weight loss
Favorite exercise: hiking
Favorite Primal food: Pork. Pork butt, pork belly, salt-cured ham, sow belly, bacon, sausage...
Best part about being Primal: Mental Clarity and steady blood glucose levels
Worst part about being Primal: Doing it alone and dealing with cynics


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Looking for a fully programmable ESC and motor combination that can leave other short course truck drivers in the dust? The Castle Sidewinder SCT Combo will get you to the finish line first.
The Castle Sidewinder SCT Edition Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) provides a 40% increase in power handling over our previous Sidewinder 1/10, but retains the same great Sidewinder affordability.
The Castle 4 pole 1410 1Y motor offers 50% more torque than Castle's great CM36 series motors of similar kV. This torquey, 2 cell race motor is perfect for 2 and 4 wheel drive short course trucks.
Looking for a great "basher" combination?
The Sidewinder SCT is also available with a Castle 1410 motor with a larger, more durable 5mm motor shaft. The 5mm shaft version for the 1410 1Y motor works with 32 pitch and Mod 1 gears and is great combination in the Losi 1/10 XXX-SCT and TEN short course trucks.
We know how hard you're going to run this combination, that's why we also included one of our Castle Motor Cooling Fans to help your truck keep its cool, even if the driver doesn't.
The Sidewinder SCT is ready to run out of the box, but it is completely Castle Link™ compatible too – drivers can use their Castle Link and Windows PC to tune and tweak all their favorite settings such as brake and throttle curves, throttle response, drag brake and many other parameters that add up to an incredible RC driving experience.
Max recommended vehicle weight = 6.5 pounds.
Sidewinder SCT combo includes:
*Not intended for operation while submerged in liquid. If unit is operated in wet conditions, rinse with fresh water to remove dirt or corrosives, then fully dry unit.
|Sidewinder SCT
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Sidewinder SCT/1410 1Y 3800KV motor with 3.2mm shaft combo
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|Replacement Fan for Sidewinder SCT. Click for product info.
What others are saying about the Castle Sidewinder SCT Combo:
Customer Comments:
"The ESC is decent and is very programmable and the motor is great and has a lot of torque. I am using it in a 2WD Slash and it has just the right amount of power on 2s where it is fun but still controllable. Usually after a 2s 6500mah 70/140C LiPo geared 15/56 in about 70° F ambient temperature the motor stays around 135° F to 145° F and the ESC with the fan on stays around 125.
"Overall this combo is really good for the price and the 1410 motor has much more torque than the 1406 motors or the 2-pole Velineon. I would recommend this combo."
Customer Comments:
"When I recently got a new ECX Circuit 4x4, the Sidewinder SCT was my first thought for a brushless setup for it. It fit perfectly in my ECX Circuit 4x4, right where the stock ESC fit. The motor wires are very long, so you'll have no problem mounting it anywhere in your truck. The fan fit on the motor just fine, and it all looks very nice.
I then used the Castle Field Link to program the ESC. I got it all set up, then went to test it out. Perfect. Exactly what I was expecting and looking for. The system has more than enough oomph to push the Circuit 4x4 up to great speeds with great acceleration. It's noticeably faster than the stock system was, even with the stock gearing. I'm not a speed demon - I like my brushless setups more for the adjustability on the ESC and the ease of maintenance. However, with this truck I did want more speed, and I got just that out of this combo.
After 15 minutes of running, the ESC and motor were both stone cold. No heat issues at all. There's plenty of room to gear up the truck with this system if I ever do want to go a bit more crazy with the speed.
Overall, I couldn't be happier. I've got a good quality Castle product that came at an affordable price that does everything that I wanted it to do. Highly, highly recommended."
Customer Comments:
"It fit perfectly in my Rustler XL5. Lots of speed, makes it somewhat hard to control. Broke a steering rod the first day!"
Customer Comments:
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Customer Comments:
"I run this setup in an HPI Blitz SCT. The 3800kv motor is very torquey - almost too much for the Blitz when running higher C-rating 2S LiPo. Buy the "Castle Link setup" and do some adjusting to punch control. I would recommend this for any 2WD 1/10 RC."
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"I own this combo and use it in my 2WD SC10. The Castle Link gives you in-depth tuning to help you put down the power the 3800kV 4 pole motor puts out, which is more than enough for a 2WD SCT. Some say sensored motors are becoming the standard, but this system with the tuning capabilities and strong motor is still one I would recommend to basher and racer alike."
|Sidewinder SCT ESC Specs
|Input voltage
|Controller and motor max 2S. Controller alone with motor of lower KV max = 3S.
|Operating environment
|Waterproof* design allows for use in nearly any environment.
|May be set with reverse lockout for racing.
L: 53mm
Diameter: 36mm
|ESC weight (with 127mm long battery wires and no battery connector)
|1.96 oz
55.5 g
|Motor weight:
|8 oz. (227g)
|Connector type:
|Motor connected to controller with 4mm bullets installed.
*Not intended for operation while submerged in liquid. If unit is operated in wet conditions, rinse with fresh water to remove dirt or corrosives, then fully dry unit.
|Driver's Ed Guide (English)
|Driver's Ed Guide (German)
|Castle Motor Gearing Chart
|What Castle ESC should I use with my Short Course Truck?
|Use in CORR truck?
|Sidewinder SCT
|Select applications. See below.
|Sidewinder 3
|Please use Sidewinder SCT, Mamba Max Pro, or Mamba Monster 2 instead.
|Mamba Max Pro
|Select applications. See below.
|Mamba Monster 2
|Overkill - just the way we like it!
|Additional Information
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CV & Personal Statements
Creating a Curriculum Vitae
The Office of Student Affairs encourages our students to use the following sample from a fictitious student as a guide in creating a curriculum vitae (CV). This format is well organized and provides adequate details for the purpose of preparing letters of recommendation and Medical Student Prformance Evaluations (also called dean's letters). In completing a CV for our staff writer, begin with your undergraduate program and account for all time between college and medical school. Include dates and descriptions of all awards, activities, research, employment, etc. For the purposes of writing Medical Student Performance Evaluations and letters of recommendation, more information on the CV is better than less. Students will also use their CVs for other purposes and should make sure that, in those cases, content and format suit the purpose.
Creating a Personal Statement
The purpose of the personal statement is two-fold:
- to indicate that you have what the hospital needs in terms of abilities, experiences, skills, and maturity;
- to demonstrate that you are indeed the person the program is looking for with similar values and philosophies; in other words, that you are a good "match."
Suggestions from The Residency Match—101 Biggest Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
By Samir P. Desai, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Published by MD2B, Houston, Texas
Regarding personal statements, Dr. Desai's advice includes:
- Develop a high quality personal statement. While some reviewers only skim the statement, others read it very carefully. Since you don't know how much weight it will carry at each program, do a good job. Many reviewers use the statement to learn more about an applicant's qualities, information not readily apparent in the application.
- Give yourself plenty of time to write your personal statement. Don't procrastinate. Give yourself time to write and revise. You may want to allow time for others to review your statement.
- Consider your audience. Your audience will likely consist of the residency program director, your interviewers, and perhaps other members of the selection committee. These readers use the personal statement to learn more about you as an individual to help them determine if you have the qualities they are seeking in a future resident. Your statement will better support your application if it conveys that you are a mature, thoughtful, enthusiastic, responsible, and stable individual.
- Make your statement the right length. At UNC, we recommend that it not go over 600 to 650 words long. Your audience is made up of busy people without the time or patience to read a lengthy statement. On the other hand, do not make your statement too short. A 10-line personal statement suggests that you did not expend much time, energy, or effort and the program may assume that you will approach your residency in the same manner.
- Know what to address in the statement. Here are some questions that you may choose to address:
- Why am I interested in the field I have chosen?
- What am I looking for in a residency program?
- What are my professional goals in the field I have chosen?
- Why should a program select me?
- What accomplishments should I highlight?
- What contributions can I make to the specialty?
- What contributions can I make to the residency program?
- What outside interests do I have?
- Be sure your statement is clearly written. He lists the following common mistakes: lack of flow (i.e., jumping from one tangent to the next), lack of structure (i.e., each paragraph should develop an idea and each sentence should build on the one before it), spelling errors, grammatical errors, using clichés or tired analogies and metaphors, beginning every sentence with "I", using abbreviations, failing to back up descriptive statements about your self (i.e., if you say you are hardworking, give a specific example.)
- To prevent these errors, ask several people to read your statement. At UNC, ask your career goal advisor to ready your statement.
- Be sure to correct spelling and grammar errors! Readers will interpret these errors to mean that you are not attentive to details and they will conclude that you approach the care of patients in the same way.
- Avoid exaggeration. For instance, do not overstate your role in a research project.
- Avoid lying. Every year some students lie in an effort to come across in a better light. If you are caught, it will be extremely damaging to your candidacy and if you are not caught, you will have to live in fear that someday your lie may be discovered.
- Do not simply repeat information from your CV. The personal statement is not an expanded version of the CV.
- Seek help when writing the personal statement. Your statement should be reviewed by several people, including your advisor.
- Begin your statement with an attention grabber. Reviewers will be reading hundreds of statements and you should capture their attention from the beginning by using a story, a quote, or even an anecdote.
- Be concise. Avoid extraneous or unnecessary words.
- Rather than focusing on your undergraduate or preclinical years, focus on your growth during the clinical years of medical school, especially as it pertains to your chosen specialty. Exceptions include significant research, volunteer work, community service, and coursework towards earning another degree. If you include information from your past, be sure to tie it in with the specialty you have chosen.
- Although creativity is encouraged, avoid showing too much creativity. A highly unusual statement may be perceived negatively. Members of the selection committees tend to be conservative.
- You want to be perceived as self-confident, but not as arrogant.
- Avoid taboo topics. When discussing your reasons for choosing your specialty, avoid financial or lifestyle reasons. In addition, avoid discussing religion, political beliefs, romantic relationships, and opinions about sex or moral issues such as abortion. Do not make any inflammatory statements.
In addition to Dr. Desai's suggestions we recommend:
- Double space between paragraphs so that your statement looks visually appealing to the readers. If you double space, you do not need to indent paragraphs.
- Don't say you want something that a program does not offer. For instance, if you say to a community program that you want to do research and they do not offer that opportunity, they may conclude that you won't be happy there and not interview you. ERAS allows you to direct different statements to different programs, so, in this example, you might have one statement mentioning your interest in doing research sent to academic programs and another statement without research for community programs.
- Be yourself. If a program does not like that, you wouldn't be happy there anyway! For instance, if you feel strongly about starting with a Biblical quote, do it.
- Your AMCAS essay may help you think of some ideas.
Additional guidance is offered in Resumes and Personal Statements for Health Professionals, by James W. Tysinger, Ph.D., Galen Press, Ltd., Tucson, AZ.
Please feel free to contact the staff writer at email@example.com, if you have further questions.
These examples of personal statements for residency applications are presented here with permission of the authors.
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"Solidarity & Sustainability" is a free, monthly research newsletter on the social, economic, and ecological impacts of religious patriarchy.
The March 2006 issue has just been posted:
Solidarity & Sustainability ~ Volume 2, Number 3, March 2006
The issue theme is "Patriarchy and Mimetic Violence." This issue
applies Renť Girard's mimetic theory to show how the patriarchal
mindset (in both secular and religious institutions) is rooted in
violence and perpetuates cultural and psychological obstacles to the
United Nations' Millennium Development Goals. It also shows that it is utterly possible to overcome such obstacles.
Please forward this notice to persons who are interested in the complex dynamics of secular and religious patriarchy, gender equity, solidarity, sustainability, sustainable human development, and related global issues.
Any feedback is gratefully received. The April 2006 issue is in preparation.
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Aaron Dobson: 'You can't ride the highs too much or the lows too much'
|09.18.13 at 3:16 pm ET
FOXBORO — Aaron Dobson is keeping a level head.
The rookie receiver, who had three catches on 10 targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in his first NFL game last Thursday against the Jets, had some good moments, including a touchdown pass on his first professional target from quarterback Tom Brady. However, it was mostly downhill from there, as he hauled in just two of his nine other targets and had some ugly drops in the win over New York.
He said after practice Wednesday that he's not reveling in the touchdown catch, just as he isn't letting himself get too down after the miscues.
"You can't ride the highs too much or the lows too much," he said. "What happened last week happened, and I'm just trying to move on and improve and have a better game this week."
Thanks in large part to the offseason departures of several familiar faces, as well as injuries to Danny Amendola, Shane Vereen and Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots are relying on their rookie receivers like never before under Brady. As a result, the quarterback has said the passing game remains a work in progress while the offense builds a chemistry together.
'We've been doing, certainly, a lot of [bonding]. I can't remember a year where we've spent as much time together as we've spent since the spring,' Brady said Wednesday. 'It's going to pay off at some point.'
The 6-foot-3, 200-pound receiver out of Marshall acknowledged that when it comes to building trust with the quarterback, it's a process.
"It takes time. It's obviously going to take time to get on the same page," he said. "But we just have to keep improving, every day. Like I said, it's going to take time to do it, but every day we have to work toward a common goal and get on the same page."
One thing that has helped him is that he has two other rookie receivers to fall back on in Kenbrell Thompkins as Josh Boyce who are going through the same sort of growing pains that he's had to endure.
"[We talk] all the time, man. All the time, we talk about what we're doing out on the field, correction-wise. What [the coaches] feel like we should do. We just have to give each other advice, every day," he said of his connection with Thompkins and Boyce. "We're all going through the same thing. I feel like we're just helping each other out and improving along the way."
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By Noelle H. Lowery and Craig R. Woodward On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Marco Island Historical Society and the Marco Island Historical Museum will celebrate the next stage of their evolution with the completion of its newest permanent exhibit about Frank Hamilton Cushing and his famous 1896 archeological expedition on Marco Island. Dubbed "Paradise Found: 6,000 Years of People on Marco Island," the ribbon will be cut on the exhibit Nov. 15 during a private donor reception, followed by a MIHS member preview on Monday, Nov. 17. It will officially open to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 18. It will ... Read More »
MIHS Alley Proposal – Part III
By Noelle H. Lowery and Craig Woodward During its Aug. 1 regular meeting, the city of Marco Island Planning Board approved a proposal from the Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) to name 11 currently unnamed alleys around the island after major players in Marco's history. With a vote of 6-1, the proposal was passed onto City Council, but council has yet to set a date to review and consider the proposal. An initiative of the MIHS, the proposal will help mark the 50th anniversary of modern Marco, which begins January 2015. Society members believe it is a good time to ... Read More »
MIHS Alley Proposal – Part II
By Noelle H. Lowery and Craig Woodward During its Aug. 1 regular meeting, the city of Marco Island Planning Board approved a proposal from the Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) to name 11 currently unnamed alleys around the island after major players in Marco's history. With a vote of 6-1, the proposal was passed onto City Council for review and approval. The proposal is the brainchild of Marco Island historian and attorney Craig Woodward, who worked with several members of the MIHS to come up with local historical figures who were not already recognized in some way around the island. ... Read More »
Hiking with Henry Lowe: Part Two North of the Isles of Capri
COASTAL HISTORY Craig Woodward firstname.lastname@example.com Heading north of Isles of Capri on the hiking trail that was formerly the old Marco Road, I was joined by Henry Lowe and Steve Purcell in an expedition to locate and explore Henry's former home site, which his family occupied starting in 1939. The old Marco Road began from its intersection with U.S. 41, in the location of today's Hitching Post, and ended at a ferry crossing in the current Isles of Capri. The road was built around 1912 as part of the Naples-Marco segment of the developing Tamiami Trail which by 1915 was ... Read More »
Hiking with Henry Lowe: North of the Isles of Capri
COASTAL HISTORY Craig Woodward firstname.lastname@example.com A conversation led to my taking a walk in the woods with Henry Lowe accompanied by Steve Purcell. We were on an expedition to hike the 1912 old Marco Road and seek out the location where Henry had lived as a child. Armed with bug spray, we headed north of Capri Boulevard and followed a hiking trail into the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Preserve. We quickly found that the trail was not used much as we were forced to climb over fallen trees, push through dense brush and fight heavy vines. Henry pointed out ... Read More »
Joe Dickman: the hermit of Kice Island?
COASTAL HISTORY Craig Woodward firstname.lastname@example.com South of Marco Island is the well known Cape Romano with its famous, dilapidated dome house tilted on washed out pilings above the Gulf of Mexico. Kice Island, located north of Cape Romano and just south of Marco Island, received almost no attention until recently, when a number of pilot whales beached themselves there. Kice Island is a beautiful island, running parallel to the Gulf with a long, sandy beachfront; leaving us to wonder, how did it get its name and what can we find of its history? Almost 100 years ago, on Sept. 27, 1915, ... Read More »
The Star of the Everglades Its Journey From the 1920s to Today Part 2
COASTAL HISTORY Craig Woodward firstname.lastname@example.com In our last issue, the history of the original vessel, the Star (of the Everglades), operated by the Lopez family from Lopez River and Chokoloskee was covered, including its use in hosting several U.S. Presidents, its being part of the classic local film "Wind Across the Everglades," and its key role in opening up sports fishing for tourists in the Ten Thousand Islands. That boat was retired and replaced by a new vessel, a beautiful yacht with a colorful history. After finishing its service in charter fishing, the new boat was owned and lived on ... Read More »
The Star of the Everglades Its Journey From the 1920s to Today
COASTAL HISTORY Craig Woodward email@example.com Mention the vessel Star of the Everglades to local, long-time residents, and it brings a big smile to their faces. Soon, they are flooded with memories of this fabulous boat which was aptly named the Star. Not only was the Star a luxury cruise boat for its day, but it also opened up the Ten Thousand Islands to world-class fishing. Digging into the vessel's history, one quickly hears stories. Its first owner made money in the bird feather, or plume, trade in the late 1800s. The boat's builder was extremely wealthy, becoming famous by running whiskey ... Read More »
Mystery at Hideaway Beach
COASTAL HISTORY Craig Woodward email@example.com In September of 2010 the Marco Island Police Department received a concerned phone call saying that someone had discovered a number of large bones near the shore during a very low tide at Hideaway Beach. Sergeant Hector Diaz, who responded to the call, could see that the bones were projecting from what appeared to be an old wooden barrel – the remains of which were adjacent to the bones, making it appear the body had once been placed inside the barrel. Gene Erjavec, a Marco Islander who has worked on many local archaeological digs was called ... Read More »
Unknown Islands & Marco's Geological Growth
By Craig Woodward So, have you been to Karina Island or Pelican Island? Even readers who are very familiar with the Marco Island area and the adjacent 10,000 Islands may ask "Where?" to that question. But even more amazing, for some local residents the answer is not only "Yes," but that they currently live there. Many others have actually been there often without realizing it! We need to travel back in time 120 years to 1893 and take a peek at a U.S. Coast and Geodetic Nautical Chart of that era to help answer the question. First a little background ... Read More »
The Predator of the Sea: Marco's Commercial Shark Fishing
By Craig Woodward The former Coconut Island was a traditional place to raft up your boat, along with your friends' boats, on a lazy Sunday afternoon and have a cookout on the beach while everyone swam and simply relaxed. It was a beautiful location – just north of the future Hideaway Beach, due east of Isles of Capri, situated in the mouth of the Marco River and the view to the west was of the Gulf of Mexico and the setting sun. Hurricane Donna created Coconut Island in 1960 when the south tip of Cannon Island was cut off; over ... Read More »
REMEMBERING HELEN: Building the Marco Community
By Craig Woodward email@example.com On Wednesday, November 14, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, a church which first opened 46 years earlier in November of 1966, many old timers came together to celebrate the life of a Modern Marco pioneer – Helen Tateo. She and her husband, Vince, moved to Marco Island in August of 1966, just a little over a year and a half after the official grand opening of the Island on January 31, 1965. They had first visited in February of 1966 and within eight months moved here permanently, bringing with them their three young sons: Paul, age ... Read More »
Florida at War
COASTAL HISTORY Craig Woodward firstname.lastname@example.com As we reflect on a peaceful Veteran's Day with great weather and our local beaches full, it is hard to envision a time when Florida skies were full of fighter pilots, our coasts under constant watch for enemy attack, and U.S. sailors both dead and wounded were being brought into Florida hospitals. World War II was not only fought in Europe and in the South Pacific, but was also fought here at home. Few remember that Nazi Germany brought WW II literally to our shores, with U-boats (submarines) paroling up and down our coasts looking for ... Read More »
The Astronomical Station at Cape Romano and the Caximba route
COASTAL HISTORY Craig Woodward firstname.lastname@example.com The last few issues of this newspaper have contained excellent articles about Cape Romano, regarding the history of the dome house and the former pyramid house built in the early 1980s. This large point of land is one of Florida's earliest recognized geographic features similar to Florida's other large cape, Cape Canaveral. So, let's investigate the early history of Cape Romano. Our story started 500 years ago when, in 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon sailed up the Southwest Coast of Florida on his first discovery trip of Florida. A few years later in 1521, he returned ... Read More »
Broaden your Horizons
The Marco Island Historical Society is pleased to announce a marvelous pair of events for the merry month of May. We invite you to broaden your horizons with a concentration on the history of Fort Myers. On May 1, our regular monthly meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. in the Rose History Auditorium with our featured speaker Matthew Johnson, Director of Cultural and Historic Affairs or the city of Fort Myers. His power point presentation will include references to the time 10,000 ago when stone age people inhabited Florida, and will bring us up to date with the ancient Indians of ... Read More »
150 years ago – Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Weeks
COASTAL HISTORY Craig Woodward firstname.lastname@example.com An article titled "The Headstone Project" was published in this column on October 7, 2011. Donations were requested for the purchase of a headstone for Elizabeth (Lizzie) Weeks Barnes Sawyer. Granny Sawyer, as she was known before her death, was buried in an unmarked grave at the Marco Island Cemetery. She died in 1939, in the middle of the depression and her family had a simple burial at the cemetery, later adding a tabby mortar slab, where her name had once been scratched in the surface. For over half a century there was no visible clue ... Read More »
Deltona Settlement Agreement – and its enormous impact
Craig Woodward email@example.com The one single document with the greatest impact on the growth and density of Marco Island would be, without a doubt, the "Deltona Settlement Agreement." This document created much of the current developed and undeveloped "eastern" Marco Island, as well as much of Rookery Bay and also created a great deal of the "951 Corridor" south of U.S. 41. The Agreement was not your normal arm's length negotiated "deal" but was, in fact, the end result of years of complex litigation between the Deltona Corporation, who were the developers of Marco Island and of Marco Shores, and ... Read More »
Rev. George W. Gatewood, Fishing, the 1900 Census and Religious Zeal
COASTAL HISTORY Craig Woodward firstname.lastname@example.com The first full time minister in Southwest Florida was George W. Gatewood. Before Reverend Gatewood, at age 24, came to scout out the area in 1886, there had been traveling Protestant preachers who held periodic revivals as well as Roman Catholic priests, from Key West, who came to the Chokoloskee area to attend to the spiritual needs of the Santini family and other Catholics; but none of them actually resided here. In the late 1800s, Key West was the principal city of the area and a number of the Conchs were Methodists. "Conchs" being the name ... Read More »
Surveying problems in the Ten Thousand Islands
Submitted by Everglades Historical Society Imagine not being able to obtain a deed to property on which you have built a house and lived in for years! That was just one of the problems faced by pioneering settlers in "Florida's Last Frontier". Surveyors faced myriad obstacles such as shifting coastlines and, of course, mosquitoes. Meanwhile, the State was transferring vast tracts of land to railroad companies without regard to pioneers' homestead rights. To learn more about early attempts to establish property boundaries and obtain titles, you can attend an illustrated presentation: "Surveying Problems in the Ten Thousand Islands" on Friday, February ... Read More »
Explore our Island history!
Submitted by Friends of Fakahatchee Join us for a really unique "Olde Florida" treat. The Friends of Fakahatchee are hosting Coastal Cruises through the mysterious mangroves of the Ten Thousands Island. On the way, you will probably see dolphins cavorting with the tour boat. When you arrive at Fakahatchee Island, a naturalist will point out unusual plants on the path up the ancient shell mound to the old cemetery. On the return journey, the boat passes by a famous rookery where the birds will be settling down for the evening. We might think of "Fakahatchee" as a swamp with Ghost Orchids ... Read More »


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Erie judge weighs sanctions for bankruptcy lawyer
From June 2010 to June 2013, bankruptcy lawyer Jason J. Mazzei filed 1,300 Chapter 13 cases, including a number in northwestern Pennsylvania, and collected up to $1.7 million in retainer fees.
Those figures, as well as Mazzei's overall operations, have caught the attention of a federal bankruptcy judge in Erie.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Thomas P. Agresti has asked Mazzei to account for the retainer fees to determine whether Mazzei's practices have resulted in "clients being overcharged," according to a new 13-page order.
The fee analysis is one component of Agresti's sweeping and unusual review of Mazzei, who is based in Pittsburgh but has had more than 20 offices statewide, including in Erie. The Erie office, at 3610 Cherry St., has a new name.
The review, Agresti wrote in the court order filed Thursday, is meant to determine "whether Mazzei should be subject to a disciplinary measure including a suspension from practice in this Court." Agresti undertook the review at the request of Jeffrey A. Deller, the chief judge of U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, based in Pittsburgh.
Mazzei, a lawyer since 1999, is still licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania. He did not respond to an e-mail message and a telephone message seeking comment. He will be able to respond to Agresti's questions in court.
The review is rooted in what Agresti wrote has been the "serious concern" he and the other three Bankruptcy Court judges in the Western District have had with Mazzei's conduct over the past several years.
As the Erie Times-News reported in 2013, Agresti has raised questions about Mazzei's handling of one Chapter 7 case, in which his legal fees were larger than his client's debts (Mazzei agreed to refund the fees), and his handling of hundreds of Chapter 13 cases that involve requests to have debtors' mortgages reduced.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is liquidation. Chapter 13 allows a debtor to keep property and use income to pay off debts over three to five years.
Because of his previous concerns, Agresti in July took what he called "the rather extraordinary step" of appointing an expert to study the operations at Mazzei's firm, Mazzei & Associates, and recommend changes. Mazzei consented to that study and agreed to accept any changes.
That expert's report, which is confidential, is finished. In Thursday's court order, Agresti directed Mazzei to respond to many of the expert's recommendations, as well as to Agresti's own concerns, which number more than 30. Agresti wrote that he will use Mazzei's responses, due by May 5, to help in his review, and may schedule a hearing to take testimony.
Many of Agresti's concerns deal with fees, including possible overcharging of retainer fees, which Agresti wrote amounted to $1.62 million to $1.7 million between June 1, 2010, and June 1, 2013, in the 1,300 Chapter 13 cases alone.
Among other things, Agresti wrote, he also wants to find out whether Mazzei has been "seeking payment of fees directly from debtors when a fee petition has been denied or a case has been dismissed before the fee was entirely paid." And he wants to find out whether Mazzei has been "causing Chapter 13 debtors to refile successive cases, at least in part to generate additional fees, resulting in clients being overcharged."
Deller, the chief U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge for the Western District, referred to Mazzei's unique situation in assigning the review to Agresti in a court order filed Wednesday. Deller wrote that each of the Bankruptcy Court judges have tried individually to deal with complaints, such as those they have received in letters from a number of Mazzei's clients.
"It has become apparent that the practices in question may be so ingrained," Deller wrote, that the only way the courts can address them properly is by having a single judge handle them "from a more global perspective."
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I never really like any of them but i enjoyed playing the orginal much more then the new one... Im not really into mindless violence,unless its zombies
What is your favourite out of ALL the Grand Theft Auto games out today starting from the very first game they brought of for the PSONE.
Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto: London 1969
Grand Theft Auto 2
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My favourite GTA game is Vice City
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I never really like any of them but i enjoyed playing the orginal much more then the new one... Im not really into mindless violence,unless its zombies
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Grand theft auto is so mind-numbing.
I'll defend it to the death, but I'll never buy one.
I'd say Vice city, stealing car carriers and launching ferrari rip-offs over planes. good times. I don't think i've ever shot a gun in that game yet.
The one on the nes
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The only GTA I've ever liked is Vice City - I'll play it to this day (on PC every so often). I'm gonna get the newest one 360 when that comes out though
Grand Theft Auto III
Brought a whole new feel to the game
Which ones the one with motorbikes? I liked that one for all of 10 minutes before I got fed up...personal record for me with GTA games that.
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My fav would prob be Vice city. I like all the scarface cookies
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placement course in World History. The College Board will support this
year-long high school course -- emphasizing the period from the year 1000
to the present -- beginning in the academic year 2001-2002. Students will
take a standardized exam in May 2002, and those who score well enough will
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To assist teachers in preparing to teach this course, workshops will be
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Co-director Patrick Manning, Director, World History Center
Co-director Deborah Smith Johnston, Lexington (MA) High School
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The World History Center at Northeastern University supports research,
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In the weed world, nutsedge has that kind of reputation. Few others have the same durability and persistence. This grassy-looking weed will infest lawns, flowerbeds and gardens. Technically, it's not a grass and grassy-selective herbicides will not control it. The leaves are distinctly creased, shiny, and pointed. When viewed from above, they emerge from the base in three directions and the main stem is triangular. Roll it between your fingers and you'll feel three distinct sides.
Nutsedge will grow almost anywhere, but it thrives in wet soil. A nutsedge infestation can indicate drainage problems. Its only weakness is shade. Dense plantings that block sunlight, such as groundcovers, can reduce nutsedge. While weed block is often an effective barrier against most weeds, nutsedge can pierce the fabric.
Nutsedge is sometimes called nutgrass because it forms vegetative tubers called nutlets that can be as deep as 14 inches and remain viable for years. When the weed is pulled by hand, the tubers break off in the ground and stimulate new growth. Nutsedge with less than six leaves can be pulled before tubers begin forming. However, if left alone, one nutsedge plant can spread 10 feet via rhizomes.
Tilling a nutsedge infestation can cause more problems by spreading the tubers. Over time, however, it's possible that frequent tilling can exhaust the reserves of germinating tubers.
Propane flamers are often used to control annual weeds by burning down the topgrowth. This is a great herbicide alternative but has little effect on perennial weeds and, in the case of nutsedge, the tubers and rhizomes are unaffected. The weeds will return.
If you can leave an area fallow for six weeks, solarizing in the summer can reduce nutsedge. By tarping the area with clear plastic and sealing the edges with bricks, timbers or soil, a greenhouse effect can be induced to bake weed seeds, tubers and rhizomes. The tarp can be removed after six weeks. The plastic should be 4-mil thick to prevent nutsedge from piercing through it.
If you don't have nutsedge, prevention is advisable. Avoid introducing it from other plantings or topsoil. If it is introduced, hand-pulling early and often is important. However, herbicides may be required to get heavy infestations under control.
Purple nutsedge and yellow nutsedge are the two most common nutsedges in the Lowcountry. Knowing how to distinguish between the two can determine your herbicide choice and application.
Yellow nutsedge is more prevalent because of its cold tolerance. It produces a single tuber at the end of rhizomes and grows 12 to 16 inches tall. Purple nutsedge grows tubers in chains along rhizomes and only grows 6 inches tall.
Herbicides are most effective when weeds are actively growing. Avoid applying during drought. Do not mow or string trim before an application to allow foliage to absorb herbicide. Also avoid mowing two days after application to ensure translocation to tubers and rhizomes.
Contact herbicides, such as vinegar and soaps, will burn down only the top growth. The results will be similar to flaming or hand pulling. Roundup is not as effective on nutsedge as it is on other weeds. There are herbicides especially formulated for nutsedge control. As always, read the label and follow directions.
Image is the most accessible herbicide for homeowners to purchase. The application should be followed by a half inch of irrigation to wash the herbicide into the crown/root zone. The effects are slow, so be patient. Reapplication may be necessary in a month. Image also has pre-emergent activity, so do not use in areas you plan to seed.
The most effective nutsedge herbicide, and perhaps one of the best product names on the market, is SedgeHammer. It's more expensive and difficult to purchase for homeowners, but its effects are rated as good to excellent on both yellow and purple nutsedge.
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