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You have my sympathies, I had had to go through that for about a week after my cat had a tooth pulled. I was given a choice between oral and injections, and being squeamish and worried about doing injections wrong, I went with oral. Now I wonder if injections would have actually been easier.
I just realised that your script isn't handwritten - it appears to be a handwritten font... Is it a creation of yours?
(Ashamedly I spent far too long comparing o's and n's)
(I also - somewhat more ashamedly - only realised in February 2012 (where I'm up to in the archives))... Did I mentioned I'm ashamed? Is there an instruction on how to deal with shame?
Furthermore, cats are exceptionally devious when it comes to eating tablets hidden in food - they are exquisitely capable of eating all BUT the tablet - fiendish.
The font is of my handwriting -- making my own fonts is a wee hobby of mine. This particular font can be found at themissy.com, and I have others (and an icon pack to boot) over at Holiday Doodles. ~Missy
Best of luck to the poor cat; both infected with disease AND betrayed by his treacherous human!
Figured I'd put this up here near the top -- this strip was written about a month and a half ago. Unfortunately, the cat's condition took a drastic turn this past week, and he passed away. We had him 15 years, and loved every minute of it. We're ROFG, but getting better.
Oh poor cat; was it Commie?
They leave holes in your heart when they go that nothing can fill.
Yes, it was Commie. ~Missy
I am very sorry for your loss. Pets are family and leave quite a hole when they pass away. I hope the memories shared will soon fill the emptiness.
I'm sorry for your loss. I, too, am ROFG. It's always hard to lose our good friends...
Sympathies on the loss of your kitty. It's so hard to lose a cat companion.
Damn, sorry to hear that. Our cat is pushing that age too.
I have to do this with one of my children to get Calpol into them, and they scream like they are being tortured. They do the same for having their teeth brushed or for having a shower. I'm surprised social services haven't been called by the neighbours.
I'm gutted for you. Which of your cats?
Commie, our little gentleman from Russia. ~Missy
Aw, so sorry about your beloved cat. :(
I'm sorry with you.
You and your cat - as we saw him in 2007 - actually are on page one of Google results for "ROFG", alongside (well - below) The Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group.
Ah, what a shame to hear about your cat. I'm sure he knew how much you loved him.
Sorry to hear about your cat, but at the same time happy for your cat that he got 15 good years. It's a rare cat that does so well.
Very sorry for the loss of your cat. However, sinisterly sneaking up on your cat is just desserts. It's what they do all the time.
I'm so sorry to hear that: we just went through exactly the same thing, losing our cat Max on Monday. It was sad to make Thanksgiving dinner and not constantly have to keep him out of the food.
"I have to do this with one of my children to get Calpol into them, and they scream like they are being tortured."
Calpol? I used to love Calpol, they had to keep the bottle on a high shelf. Suppose it's the classic reverse psychology of children -- anything they have to have, they don't want, and vice versa.
Missy and Scott, so sorry to hear. I've outlived a few over the years, and it's so painful. Thanks for loving the little guys, even when it seems like it's for way too short a time. Thank you for making us laugh a bit even through this.
Panel 1 made me want to laugh and cry at the same time. That exact same thing happened to one of my cats last year -- she had been a butterball her whole life, and when we realized she was down to a healthy weight, it was the first sign we had that something was seriously wrong. She died not long after (at age 13, so she had a good long life).
Doubt about comic illustrator in general:
The fine and funny illustrator of "Savage Chikens", Doug Savage, is the owner of, at least, one cat, http://www.savagechickens.com/wp-content/uploads/chickenthankful.jpg
just like Monsieur Meyer.
My brother is an illustrator too, and he owns a cat too; now I wonder: all those who work as illustrators have a common gen that makes them own cats or something like that?
Is there any evidence of a fine illustrator who owns a dog?
Next time for a rerun, post this in memorium. Still one of my all-time favourites: http://basicinstructions.net/basic-instructions/2006/9/17/how-to-wash-a-cat.html
Both of you have my sympathies for the passing of your feline companion.
Sorry for the loss of your cat. I have gone through it myself, and even years later, I still get choked up whenever I think about it. For some strange reason, I have never been able to get rid of his collar.
But I now have a dog and two cats, and believe me, it is far, far, easier to medicate a dog. Just put the pill inside a piece of cheese, and throw it in the air. Gulp! Done.
I'm sorry about your kitty. It's hard to lose them. They crawl into your heart and never really leave.
I had to do the syringe thing too for a few years. My kitty would usually run upstairs when she saw me getting it out, and I'd have to go up there and give her the meds. After she passed away (she was nearly 16), for a while I'd get this sudden stab of missing her all over again every time I realized it was time for her medication, but she wasn't here to take it anymore.
I'm so sorry about your cat. Thanks for giving him 15 years of love.
Well done, I literally laughed out loud at this one. And was not expecting panel 4's punchline at all. I don't remember how I found this comic, but I'm certainly glad I did.
Sorry for your loss, Missy and Scott. Had a semi-feral cat adopt us a few years ago, became a beloved pet. He was incredibly difficult to get to the vet and to "pill". You'd think two adults could handle a 10 pound disoriented cat with an inner ear infection... You'd be wrong. More Bactine, please. Sadly, he passed a month later from a secondary infection. Always heartbreaking...
Really very sorry for the loss of your furry friend. (I don't know whether to be horrified or grateful that I now know what "ROFG" means.) Lots of purry, furry virtual hugs sent your way...
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. I'm glad you guys got so many happy years together.
Blah. I had a hard time feeding my cat pills once. She struggled so violently that she ended up damaging a tooth. You want to feel evil, try that -- try to make your cat feel better, end up damaging its teeth, and watch it hide from you for weeks. She sorta got over it after a while, but there is some level of trust that never came back.
I'm sorry to hear about Commie. I just visited my ex-wife and our 13-year-old poodle, Zinc, over Thanksgiving and I dread the day that his day comes. I already miss his brother, Copper, who passed away last year. That's one reason I can't handle pets: I can't handle losing them.
To try and return to the humourous part of this strip: "...sneaking up on my cat with a syringe hidden behind my back just couldn't feel more sinister." Perhaps it could if the syringe had a needle... and you had an eyepatch... and were Daryl Hannah.
I am sorry to hear about your cat. I lost my first dog ever--also of fifteen years--a month ago. It is never easy to lose a good and loyal friend. I will not say that I know how you feel, but we did our share of ROF,G in our house, too.
I have a fairly laid back cat to whom I have to administer half a pill twice a day (thyroid). I rolled him up in a towel the first few times and made sure to include lots of petting pre- and a few treats post-pill. It seems to work pretty well as he appears rather blase about the business now. I haven't needed to use a towel in a looong time.
"There's a lot more to pet ownership than just giving your pet what it wants." Hmm, I'm really surprised I didn't see "...giving your pet what THEY want."


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Let's take a longer look at the most successful Dow Jones (DJINDICES: ^DJI ) stock of the past year. Insurance giant Travelers (NYSE: TRV ) has crushed its Dow peers lately with a 44% gain versus the index's 11% rise. Throw in reinvested dividends along the way, and returns grow to 48% for Travelers and 14% for the Dow.
The stock is a fairly recent addition to the Dow. Travelers and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO ) were added in the summer of 2009 to replace financial-crash victim Citigroup (NYSE: C ) and bankrupt carmaker General Motors (NYSE: GM ) . How have these changes worked out so far?
GM and Citi have underperformed the Dow since being kicked out. Working your way back from bankruptcy is no mean feat, especially when you're selling the oldest vehicle lineup in the industry. Citigroup doesn't even impress itself anymore, not having even asked the Fed to allow a dividend boost this year. And Cisco hasn't done the blue-chip index any favors so far: The networking expert sold off its consumer product lines and refocused on the data center in a big way, and the payoff of these drastic changes isn't coming quickly.
Travelers muddled along for a couple of years and then flourished in 2012:
Traveler's underwriting policies are stricter than most of its peers', and the company is run by a top-notch management team. That's why Travelers walked away from the Sandy superstorm largely unscathed -- and why the stock is soaring to the skies right now. Run a tight ship long enough, and investors will eventually reward you for it.
Together, Citi and GM would have added 40 points to the Dow since this lineup change. Cisco's 12 points are negligible, but Travelers has contributed 338 points in less than three years. I'd say that's a helpful couple of switches. The Dow would look quite a bit weaker today if the pre-2009 lineup were still in place.
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Jackman to meet with federal minister Friday
Fisheries Minister Clyde Jackman says he will get progress reports this week from three working groups discussing ways to restructure the province's fishing industry.
He will then discuss that information with federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea Friday when he meets with her in Prince Edward Island.
Fisheries Minister Clyde Jackman says he will get progress reports this week from three working groups discussing ways to restructure the province's fishing industry.
He will then discuss that information with federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea Friday when he meets with her in Prince Edward Island.
The working groups are part of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed last July between the province, the Fish, Food and Allied Workers' (FFAW) union and the Association of Seafood Producers to restructure and rationalize the fishery.
Each group is investigating a part of the fishery - marketing, processing and harvesting - and is made up of representatives from both sectors and department officials.
Representatives from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans also attend the meetings in an unofficial capacity.
Jackman said while he'll have the reports before he meets with Shea, he doesn't expect specific details at this time from the groups, only an overview of their progress so far.
The minister said he's pleased with the progress made since the groups began their work in December, although he noted a dispute on the price of crab between the union and the processors delayed talks for about a month this spring.
"Right on the heels of that, (the committees) got back at it," he told The Telegram Tuesday. "They've been meeting every week and sometimes a couple times a week."
The only thing clear so far to Jackman is that change is needed in the fishery.
"(The groups) worked through some possible scenarios," he said.
"The one thing that they have indicated is that in both sectors, harvesting and processing, many of the operations are not viable in the present circumstance, so we know something has to be done," Jackman said.
The minister also said the province hired two accounting firms to do a financial analysis of each part of the industry.
Deloitte examined the harvesting side, while Grant Thornton looked at the processing side.
So far, Jackman said Shea has been receptive to the work being done.
But he said Ottawa won't be kicking in hundreds of millions towards the restructuring of the fishery and neither can the province.
Jackman said the approach to restructuring has to be reasonable, but also must be built on consensus among all stakeholders in the industry.
"We are the people, in this province, that can make the difference. The union, the processors and government are at the table," he said.
Jackman believes without a unified agreement between all sides, Ottawa will likely dismiss the MOU.
Jackman said by the end of this month, all working groups will submit a report to the chairman of the MOU committee - Tom Clift, an associate dean of Memorial University's business administration program.
By end of summer, Jackman expects something in writing from Clift, which he can then take to Shea.
When Jackman meets with Shea this week, he will also discuss with her the province's recent investment in a fisheries research vessel.


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Investigators said someone called 911 Sunday afternoon when they spotted the car.
Inside the car were a man's body and a dead dog.
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Wildrose MLA sought funds from college boss
A Wildrose MLA sought campaign donations from the president of Olds College in early January.
Rob Anderson, the MLA for Airdrie-Chestermere, invited college president Tom Thompson to attend a fundraising dinner with party leader Danielle Smith and other Wildrose Party candidates in Airdrie in February.
"The fundraiser dinner will ensure that we are able to raise the funds necessary to run a successful upcoming campaign in our riding," reads the letter dated Jan. 18, 2012.
The form letter gave options to buy tickets for the event and to make a donation to the Wildrose Airdrie-Chestermere Constituency Association.
In Alberta, it is against the law for municipalities, colleges, universities and technical institutions to make any political donations to any political party or expense these related costs for reimbursement.
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ODESSA - Rena Estell Vaughan, 85, of Odessa died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, in Amarillo.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Sunset Memorial Gardens with her son-in-law, Roy Young, officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Mrs. Vaughan was born Nov. 27, 1923, to Albert and Lucy McCown and graduated from Dalhart High School. Rena married Homer Andrew Vaughan on March 8, 1942. Homer passed away in 2007 after 65 years of marriage.
Rena was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family. She especially loved spending time with her grandsons and would sit for hours watching them rope, play day, or ride four-wheelers. She amazed them with her ability to work Rubik's cubes in any form.
Rena was a member of Sherwood Church of Christ in Odessa.
The family would like to thank Odyssey Hospice in Amarillo for the care Mom received, and we are truly thankful for Janie, Bea and Jenny for the love and care they gave to Mom and to us.
She also was preceded in death by a son, Billy; her parents; three brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Young and husband Roy of Amarillo; five grandsons; a granddaughter; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marybell Clements of Odessa.
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CLEMSON With his team lacking shot creators and accurate shooters, Clemson coach Brad Brownell made a curious decision at the start of ACC play. Brownell decided to increase tempo, to add possessions to the game.
Brownell is considered a half-court, slow-the-pace style of coach, like Tony Bennett at No. 22 Virginia (19-5, 6-4 ACC) who visits Littlejohn Coliseum today at 7 p.m. But with his Clemson team struggling, Brownell elected to choose a creative, counter-intuitive measure to maximize two advantages Clemson (12-12, 4-6) does possess: an ACC-best turnover margin (plus-2.4 per game), and a solid senior guard in Andre Young.
On Saturday, that philosophy was made more effective as Clemson shot a season-best 58.2 percent from the field, ending a frustrating string of three straight losses by four or fewer points at Wake Forest. Clemson hopes the counter-intuitive philosophy helps the team improve its postseason resume with six ACC games to play.
"We've tried to play faster," Brownell said. "We don't have enough scoring to average 70 points a game like some teams in the league. We are not shooting a high percentage. The thing that's been good is our turnovers. We've been able to play reasonably fast and not have a lot of turnovers."
The decision to play faster is tied to returning Young to full-time point guard duties. Young is second in the ACC in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.9) and 11th in scoring (13.6 points per game).
"We experimented some with Rod (Hall) playing the point at times and moved Andre off the ball some," Brownell said. "What we found is Andre is better with the ball and it cost Rod minutes, but it's helped our team offensively. When the ball is in Young's hands more, he makes more decisions, has more speed and is hard to guard. It's probably something we should have experimented with (earlier), but we have five freshmen."
Young says he is comfortable playing point guard.
"It just leads to a couple easy points if I do a good job of really trying to make two (defenders) guard me," Young said. "We're just trying to get easy transition points."
Senior Tanner Smith said the change in philosophy has loosened up the team.
"I think he's letting us play a little more free," Smith said. "I think you can see when our offense is clicking and we are getting stops we can get some things going."
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Grading will be based upon three components. The first will be in class participation (40%). The class lectures will be designed to encourage participation by all students. The second will be a take home assignment covering the 1st 5 lectures (30%), and the third will be a take home assignment covering the 2nd 5 lectures. These problem sets will be designed to assess each student's understanding of the cellular and molecular techniques discussed throughout the course.
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DOHA — US deputy envoy on climate change Jonathan Pershing said on Wednesday morning the US was more likely to ratify the new legally binding global agreement on climate change that the world is negotiating than its predecessor, which it signed but never ratified.
The US is the world's second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, linked to climate change, accounting for 18.27% of total global emissions.
Only 15% of total global emissions are accounted for by those who have ratified, and stuck to, the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.
Nearly 200 countries have gathered in Doha, Qatar, for this year's round of United Nations talks on how to keep emissions at a level that will limit the average increase in global temperatures to less than 2°C from preindustrial levels.
"That's the million-dollar question," Oxfam International's Tim Gore said of the likelihood of the US actually ratifying any new deal.
The parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change agreed at last year's Durban-hosted talks that a new legally binding deal would be secured by 2015, to be implemented in 2020.
Mr Pershing said he did not have access to a "crystal ball", but the way the talks were going — with agreement that a new deal would include emissions reduction obligations for all countries, not just industrialised ones — meant it was more likely the US would be able to ratify it.
That, however, was up to the US Congress, which has always stood in the way of ratification.
"It is a different world (from 1997, when the protocol was agreed). The new agreement has to involve everyone," Mr Pershing said.
• Blaine is attending the talks on a scholarship from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.


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For Mutton Taka Tak:
Chop the mutton mince. Clean the gurda and kapura. Clean and blanch the mutton brain.
Saute some chopped ginger and garlic. Then add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Stir fry for a while.
Then add onion and tomato, ginger paste, garlic paste and carom seeds. Cook on high flame.
Then add all the meats and lower the heat and cook till meat is tender. Finish with garam masala powder.
Garnish with ginger juliennes, chopped green coriander and green chillies.
For Mint Chutney:
Blend all the ingredients together. Serve with mutton taka tak.
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In the auto lending industry, there is a sector of institutions who offer what is known as special financing. These companies or dealers take a risk by offering financing to individuals with bad or no credit history. When choosing between special financing dealers in Tucson, you can go with national chains or "mom and pop" companies. Each has their advantages, and buyers often choose the one they are most comfortable with.
Searching for a Tucson special finance company online presents benefits as well as potential drawbacks for customers with complex credit circumstances. Although completing online applications and request forms is a convenient way to express interest in special finance, beware of disreputable companies seeking to collect your data and sell it to third parties. Always research a company with the Better Business Bureau before applying for special financing online.
Special financing dealers in Tucson often advertise shiny, new vehicles when talking about what they have to offer. But when you go to the lot, you are confronted with a different scene. Those cars they advertised aren't available with special financing. At DriveTime, we understand how frustrating that can be. That's why we offer a wide selection of vehicles with flexible financing options for everyone.
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LEWISTON – Gasport watercolorist Kathleen S. Giles has had quite a year. She won the Best of Show award last weekend at the Lewiston Art Festival – on the heels of winning the very same award, for a different painting, at Buffalo's Allentown Art Festival in June.
"This is such an honor to get this award," she said. "It's difficult to win Best of Show with a watercolor when you're up against oils and sculptures and all kinds of great things."
This is the second time she captured top prize in Lewiston. The first time was 2000, which she described as her "earlier days."
"I've been painting professionally for 17 years," she said.
The painting that captured top prize in Lewiston is "Peonies in the Spotlight." Giles said she often paints subjects from her own gardens surrounding her Gasport home. Her Allentown winner, "Where's Lily?," featured her toddler granddaughter behind a sheer curtain.
Giles maintains an art gallery and studio at her home at 2336 Hartland Road, Gasport (www.kgilesstudio.com). While this is her final outdoor show of the year, she will hold her 17th annual art studio and gallery open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 23-24 and is also open to the public year-round by appointment (795-9368).
The Lewiston Art Festival, sponsored by the Lewiston Council on the Arts, featured the works of more than 175 professional and student artists from 13 states.
Other winners last weekend included Mary Granger, who took top honors in the oil and acrylic painting category for "Undone," and Susan Miller, who won first place in watercolors for "Before Long." Photographer Shawn Kosmala earned the top award for "Shell," and Carol Maltby took top place in graphic arts and drawing for "The Straw Hat."
In the sculpture category, Mark English earned top marks for "Gourmet," while Kathryn Nidy Cukier took home first place for contemporary hand-weaving for mixed media. In the Artistic Craft categories, Elizabeth Keil took home the top prize for jewelry with "Midnight Flower," especially impressive because she was a College Alley student exhibitor. In the Artistic Craft Other category (glass, wood, fiber, ceramics, etc.), Julianna Drumheller earned the top award for her ceramics entry, "Waterfall Bowl" and top prize for Best Booth display went to Robin Strauss.


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SALEM — A shooting in the employee parking lot at the Salem Walmart early Sunday morning has been ruled a murder-suicide....
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This won't sit well with you but you are only correct about it being irrelevant at this point and time. It could change and become relevant but those facts and evidence have to be in that incident report in case it does.
I know that mention of that permit in this tragic case upset some folks on that release. But unfortunately, we are going to start seeing this more and more in the newspapers. As more and more permits are issued. Those statistics are going to go higher. There are cases right now where a CCW permit holder has been a shooting with another CCW permit holder. In some of those cases it will be very relevant when it comes to charges.
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I want you to understand that I wrote those comments against my own better judgement. My only goal was to try to ease the heated arguments that followed. I do not know if I am correct on this and that can not do anything for my credibility in this issue. I don't know what transpired in this investigation. I am guessing and I could be way off base on this. The only thing that I can safely point out is that Incident report. I know how vital those reports are and how detailed they have to be and what has to be in them That report can make or break a case. The general public does not realize how much time is spent just putting together that report. That paperwork is miserable.
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"And look what happened, all because no one would explain themselves as you did Patti."
Mr. Mingus, please do not misunderstand this comment, I promise I am not trying to start anything with you nor be disrespectful, so please keep an open mind as you read this.
I didn't write those comments because of you pressuring people to explain themselves. I wrote those comments on behalf of the Police Department, J.D. and the Salem News. You were very harsh with your judgement call. That J.D. had done this intentionally as attack on our second amendment rights to discredit CCW permit holders. He did not deserve that when you called him out on it. When Det. Talbert released the information to J.D. That was what they were investigating at that point and time.
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concerned, I am very sorry that you felt I was arguing, I promise, that was not what I was trying to do here.
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Stop arguing. You are both right. Grant is right that whether he had a CCW or not it is not going to change what happened. He had a gun legally or illegally is not important. He shot it someone died. It is Important to the investigation in that if we are going to be a nation of laws which we are then if the guy had protection order against him and if the law states you lose your CCW permit and he did not lose it then someone fell down on the job and we have a break down somewhere. But will that investigation change the outcome of this tragedy. NO in the least.
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And look what happened, all because no one would explain themselves as you did Patti.
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Wow, thats all you needed to be happy with? I dont ever remember arguing its relevance to any particular one thing, just in general. This just blew my mind.
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We never said you were wrong. You said it was irrelevant, we said it relevant. Why don't we just say this...we were all right.
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"But it's pretty much a moot point because you just admitted that the conceal permit isn't relevant to the murder."
I never said it was. concerned never said it was. Watchdog never said it was. We kept saying it was relevant to the investigation. You and few others were arguing that connection to the murder with CCW. You most all were upset with it being in the newspaper and mentioned. You were seeing it one way and we were seeing the other way.
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Crystal clear, that was my point the entire time, that it wasn't relevant to the murder.
I understand there are unknowns here, but you have to assume a lot to say that I'm wrong as well. And one thing we don't have to assume is that he murdered someone. But it's pretty much a moot point because you just admitted that the conceal permit isn't relevant to the murder.
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It wasn't relevant to the murder. It was relevant to the investigation and that report. I hope that is clearer.
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If it's relevant to the investigation, explain to me how it will change any part of the investigation."
Honestly Grant, I don't understand what you mean by that statement. Because it isn't about the murder. It is about the facts and the evidence and that ever dreaded "report".
You would have to understand what a police officer has to include in those police reports. They just don't ignore that information. If I have to assume, this is not because I know this case, this is just an assumption because I have investigated cases before.
At some point during that investigation. A witness, or family member passed that information to them about the protection order and his CCW permit. Somebody made that statement. Even though in this case he was dead it still has to be investigated and that information put into that report as a statement made by a wittness or family member. That is the point.
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You are assuming he didn't care about the transportation laws. We don't know that.
We don't know if he went with intent to murder her. You are forgetting the argument in the parking lot.
You don't want to assume he was psycho with a gun? Correct? So notSocialist could possibly be right. We don't know what happened from the time he arrived, what the content of the argument was about before he pulled that firearm and discharged it. He could have been an honest law abiding CCW permit holder for all we know up until that argument.
There is a lot of information we don't know about. We are not privy to a lot of the facts and evidence. What were the odds that he would pull in right after the car she was in arrived? Statements were made that they were not dating, therefore they had to be still in communication.
That is all I am trying to say. We can't assume notSocialist was wrong or right.
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If it's relevant to the investigation, explain to me how it will change any part of the investigation.
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"Its relationship to the questionable protection order makes it relevant."
Exactly Justin. It was very relevant in this investigation.
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Oh, I'm sorry. I was under the impression that the one universal fact here was that he did murder her...
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The same way you are assuming he went there to murder her.
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He would have had to load it?! HA! He came there and murdered her, why would you assume he cared about the transportation laws?
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Penguin hands, hilarious. I think grant would argue that the sky is not blue if he felt like it.
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Oh and Grant, I heading off to go run some errands. So I'll be back on tomorrow and I will try and sort through all these comments to make sure I don't miss one of your all out important counter questions you may throw out there!
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Grant maybe it might help if when you ask those so all important questions you seem so important to you in your challenge game of witts, specify what is you are referring to or what article you are dragging into it. It might actually help to clear things up.
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Grant you are looking at this whole issue as if it was an attack on the second. You were so furious about it you. In the very first comment you attacked J.D. and challenged him to a call out on it.
I told you why it was relevant and in the news. You just didn't read it. Grant J.D. is not going to suppress anything in the news to pacify you. Because that would mean he is playing for YOUR AGENDA.
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OH FOR GOD SAKE GRANT! You are pathetic! Is that what this about? Getting me to admit that I don't know why Det. Talbert released that information so you can sit there and clap your little penguin hands together in glee? You are a lost cause.
What do you want? Me to speculate as to why I think he may have done that? For what purpose...you to play your argument game?
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So after all that, you admit you have no idea why it's relevant?
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Housed at Rutgers University, this is the largest archive of jazz and jazz-related materials in the world. Visitors will find a spectacular collection of music, photos, instruments, and memorabilia, including Billie Holiday's comb and an original manuscript by Fats Waller.
Few places in the country offer the diversity of galleries and activities you'll find at the Newark Museum. The list includes a sculpture garden, a planetarium, a mini zoo, and the largest collection of Tibetan art in the Western Hemisphere.
Built in 1925, this majestic theater has dazzled audiences with symphonic performances, ballet, opera, theater groups, and popular music. Legendary artists like Gershwin, Patti LaBelle, The Rolling Stones, Richard Pryor and the O'Jays have taken the stage. Acoustically, the concert hall is considered by many to be one of the finest on the East Coast. Today, Newark Symphony Hall continues to host a variety of performances, as well as game night and line dancing. Stop in a see the splendor.
Outdoor adventurers can take a stroll along Newark's Riverfront Park; the vibrant orange walkway offers fantastic views of the Passaic River. Summertime, stretch for outdoor yoga, see a movie under the stars, catch a boat tour or rent a kayak and explore more.
On June 11, 1899 at the laying of the cornerstone for the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Bishop Bernard McQuaid spoke of Newark's great Cathedral as "a fitting monument to the faith". It is this key thought which permeates all aspects of the Cathedral project, from its inception in 1859 by the Most Rev. James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark's first bishop, to its dedication in 1954 by Archbishop Thomas A. Boland. For a Cathedral is more than stone and mortar...much more than multi-colored glass and delicate woodcarving. In the words of the late Pope Paul VI: "The secret of a Cathedral is an expression of the unity of believers." In its totality, a Cathedral is a symphony of praise to Almighty God!
Salute the statue of Althea Gibson, the first black women to win Wimbledon, the Australian, US and French Opens, and net points as a Civil Rights trailblazer. In recognition of her accomplishments Essex County named the 20-court tennis complex in Branch Brook Park the Althea Gibson Tennis Courts. It's your serve!
Designed by the Olmsted Brothers in 1895, this park is characterized by a bandstand at the center of a formal design that is symmetrically flanked by winding walkways and tree-lined promenades. In olden times when the park was just open space, local residents used it for volleyball, tennis and bocce-all popular at that time. Its current facilities still reflect these activities.
Ivy Hill Park is a neighborhood park designed by the Olmsted Brothers. The original tract of land measured 18.86 acres, which was added to slightly until the final acreage of 18.96 was achieved in 1938.
Veterans Memorial Park has two small meadow areas abut both sides of the Armed Forces Memorial, walking paths transverse the park and decorative metal archways highlight the entrances on Howard and West Market Streets. The entrances are further enhanced by landscaping and ornamental brick pavers. Near the West Market Street entrance is a gazebo with a copper roof topped by an ornamental clock.
This critically acclaimed concert hall hosts a diverse lineup of the world's greatest performers, entertainers, and artists - from the Dave Brubeck Quartet to Mark Knopfler, Bill Maher to Don Rickles, the Orchestre National de France to the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
Just minutes from Newark in Jersey City, this 1,212-acre park offers picnicking, fishing, crabbing, boating, stunning views of Manhattan, and ferry service to the Statue of Liberty. It also hosts the Liberty Science Center, a marina, a restaurant, and nature trails.
One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Yankees have been Major League Baseball's most storied team, winning 26 World Series titles in 39 appearances. Their 26 titles makes them the most successful franchise in North American pro sports history. Don't miss the chance to take in a Yankees game or tour the storied stadium in the Bronx.
Daniel Boulud's namesake restaurant features contemporary, seasonal French cuisine in a setting that combines striking neoclassical architecture with elegant modern furnishings. The sophisticated bar and lounge are a welcoming spot for before and after dinner drinks.
Eleven Madison Park is located in a landmark art deco building with soaring 35-foot ceilings and a view of Madison Square Park. They offer an intimate bar featuring 35 wines by the glass as well as seasonal classic and proprietary cocktails. The second floor private dining rooms also feature views of Madison Square Park.
Legendary restaurateur Artie Cutler's last project was to build a great 1930s New York Jewish delicatessen. Overflowing with hanging salamis, house-cured corned beef, pastrami made from a secret recipe and other traditional deli meats, it is a nosher's wonderland.
Looking for an assortment of Belgian style moules frites, accompanied by an impressive beer list? Try B.Cafe. This cozy beer lovers' paradise fulfills your cravings for good homemade Belgian food, as well as artisan and trappiste beer in a rustic setting. No trip would be complete without a sweet plunge into some homemade waffles or melting Belgian chocolate cake.
Petaluma has been an Upper East Side institution for over 20 years. Anchored by its custom-built wood burning pizza ovens and grills, Petaluma serves authentic Italian cuisine with a focus on classic, seasonal fare.
Osteria Morini - New York is a authentic rustic Italian restaurant by acclaimed and award winning Chef Michael White and the Altamarea Group. In Italian, "osteria" means a place where the owner "hosts" guests, and at Osteria Morini - New York Chef White continues this tradition of hospitality, transforming his first downtown restaurant into an authentic, old-world osteria with soulful food from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
The Dutch is an American restaurant, bar and oyster room inspired by local cafes, country inns, corner taverns, neighborhood bistros, seaside shacks, roadside joints and the same mix of cultural influences that make New York City great. Award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini's roots-inspired American menu features fresh fish and shellfish, choice meats, local produce and the best of what's around.
La Grenouille serves classic French cuisine and spontaneous creations in a glowing setting that feels like home. Enjoy classic French recipes prepared with modern flair in a lovely place full of ambiance.
Breathing new life into a hundred year old brownstone in the West Village, Bobo hums with the excited din of a dinner party. Bobo is a clubhouse for spirited grown-ups to enjoy soulful bistro food in a fantasy apartment setting that marries European elegance and romance with New York's downtown energy.
New American fare is featured on the chef's table menu at this fine restaurant, which offers 3-course and 4-course dinners. Highlights include beef sirloin carpaccio with crispy artichokes and slow-roasted Berkshire pork shoulder.
Le Bernardin, Zagat's top pick for 2007, and awarded the Michelin Guide's coveted 3-stars as well as The New York Times' highest rating of 4-stars, has maintained its status of excellence for 20 years and its international acclaim as one of the world's top seafood restaurants. Owner/Chef Eric Ripert continues to set unsurpassed standards with his piscatorial paradise and partner Maguy Le Coze's seamless and unparalleled service. *When making your reservation, please indicate in the Special Requests box if you will be attending THEATER so that we may accommodate you appropriately.
The surreal atmosphere of this awe-inspiring restaurant in the Meatpacking district of Manhattan combines the serenity of Asia with the flamboyance of 16th century Paris. The menu features fanciful interpretations of Chinese dishes and delights even the most discriminating palates.
Meaning "by itself" in Latin, Per Se is located on the fourth floor of the Time Warner Center overlooking Columbus Circle. Enter through the tinted glass doors (the other door is fake) into the dining room, which features 16 tables on two levels and views of Central Park. Chef Keller offers a daily 9-course tasting menu and vegetable tasting menu, complemented by an award-winning wine list.
Keens Steakhouse, a classic New York chophouse, was already famous for its steaks and chops at the turn of the century. Founded in 1885, Keens has 90,000 clay pipes that line the ceilings - pipes once smoked by customers after dinner. Today Keens legendary mutton chops and dry aged prime steaks are still without equal in the city.
Established in 1932, this family-owned and operated tavern is located in the heart of Newark's historic Ironbound neighborhood. Stop in for one of their world-famous Krug's Burgers, grab a beer with friends, watch your favorite sports game, or do all three!
The Blue Mirror Restaurant and Lounge is urban chic. Looking to unwind with cocktails and live jazz (First Fridays)?this is the place. Enjoy a flavor fusion of Soul, Italian and American Cuisines. Their specialties include catfish, chicken and ribs combo, and the crab cakes.
Taste Venue is a contemporary kitchen and bar serving American cuisine with a unique flare. A warm and cozy place to unwind, enjoy fabulous cuisine, listen to amazing live entertainment, or just have a good laugh with friends.
Hobby's old-world deli was opened by a Polish immigrant in 1962 and continues to be run by the Brummer family, who serve some of Newark's most authentic Eastern European sandwiches. Pair turkey with old-world tender pastrami or house-cured corned beef - or get "The Hat Trick" for all three meats, served with cole slaw and Russian dressing. Don't forget the homemade, hand-rolled blintzes.
The Brooklyn location is the original Peter Luger Steakhouse. Since 1887, they have been serving the discerning steak connoisseur. The restaurant features a fully-stocked bar. Don't expect any micro brews or trendy drinks, this is a true, classical gentleman's bar. Timeless wood furnishings fill out the natural ambience and charm.
Located directly on the shore of the East River at the Avalon in Long Island City, Riverview Restaurant commands the most spectacular views of New York City's skyline. Directly facing the United Nation with Citicorp Center, Trumps International Hotel and the Queensboro Bridge to the north and the Chrysler and Empire State Building to the south, Riverview is unmistakably, "A Room with a View".
Newly renovated the Water's Edge entire back facade is comprised of glass. They offer spectacular panoramic views of New York City, world-class decor and renowned cuisine. They also provide complimentary transportation from 23rd Street & The East River (Skyport Marina). Please call for Ferry Schedule.
London Lennie's is a casual American Fish House, serving the finest in a wide variety of seasonal fish & seafood. Their fish is purchased daily at the New Fulton Fish Market so the menu changes daily based on market supplies.
Veterans Memorial Park has two small meadow areas abut both sides of the Armed Forces Memorial, walking paths transverse the park and decorative metal archways highlight the entrances on Howard and West Market Streets. The entrances are further enhanced by landscaping and ornamental brick pavers. Near the West Market Street entrance is a gazebo with a copper roof topped by an ornamental clock.
The James Street Commons Historic District is lined with stately Victorian buildings and historic landmarks, and also encompasses the Newark Museum and Newark Public Library. But perhaps its best kept secret is Washington Park, which dates back to the mid-17th century. You'll find a seasonal open-air market in the park on Wednesdays, where vendors, local artists and musicians create a lively local vibe. Delve even deeper into local history and culture at the New Jersey Historical Society, located on the park's perimeter.
This classic tavern features the original mahogany bar and dumbwaiters from the early 1900s. History buffs should check out the bar's vintage urinals, but everyone should order the award-winning hamburgers.
The building's dubious massage parlor history gives Happy Ending somewhat of an irreverent vibe, but the two-floor lounge and club embraces its laid-back sex appeal.
Sister to clubbing hotspot Ibiza, Pacha features four floors of sizzling music, each with its own flavor. Like Ibiza, this mega-club can get a little wild.
On the Upper West Side, Prohibition is one of those places that offers the works - friendly (and attractive) staff, hip decor and live music.
Where else can you enter a bar through a telephone booth? The secret is out at "Please Don't Tell", a speakeasy with cocktails and a small-but-delicious menu.
The Artisan Collective is a partnership formed by four artists and a wine lover. The store features specialty crafts, works of art, wine tastings and social events.
Established in 1932, this family-owned and operated tavern is located in the heart of Newark's historic Ironbound neighborhood. Stop in for one of their world-famous Krug's Burgers, grab a beer with friends, watch your favorite sports game, or do all three!
Party on and have an energy filled night with live music playing from all around. Sip on your drinks, unwind, and go out onto the dance floor and dance the night away!
Rio Lounge is newest Tapas restaurant and Nightlife hotspot located in the historic Ironbound district of Newark N.J, offering you an unforgettable dining, dancing and nightlife experience.
Taste Venue is a contemporary kitchen and bar serving American cuisine with a unique flare. A warm and cozy place to unwind, enjoy fabulous cuisine, listen to amazing live entertainment, or just have a good laugh with friends.
You'll find the epitome of New York shopping in SoHo, where retail stores line up like dominos in the 25-block area. Head to the most concentrated shopping areas between Lafayette and Broadway.
Just east of SoHo and "north of Little Italy," NoLita is less touristy but not less trendy, featuring smart shoes, sexy jeans and urban edginess.
This iconic strip might as well be the yellow brick road. Tiffany & Co., Prada, Fendi, Versace and others shine like treasure chests (use credit cards to open).
Neon lights, jumbo screens and lots of tourists might initially seem daunting, however this is where New York City's energy erupts. Think pop-culture megaplex. Forever 21, Hershey's and Toys "R" Us all convene here. Besides, where else can you stand on the sidewalk and watch MTV tape a live show?
Fortress of Solitude is where the heroes hangout. Fiction lovers will find the latest vinyl toys, comic books, graphic novels, anime and all of the tools needed to prepare for the latest zombie invasion.
A Newark staple, Dan's Hats is high on the list of every well-dressed gentleman in the Newark metropolitan area. Featuring one of the largest selections of fine headwear and accessories, including Capas', Borsalino's and Selentino's, Dan's is also your place for bespoke shirts and suits.
Elegant Eyes? is a family owned and operated optical center with a rich history that dates back to 1987. The family business began with James and Doris Slaughter of Slaughter's Opticians in about 1960. In 1987, Denise, opened the flagship Elegant Eyes store on Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey. In approximately 1992 Elegant Eyes presented its second location in East Orange, New Jersey and it stayed opened until 1999. In 2003, Denise and her children Utenzi, Cabral and Jameel re-launched the East Orange location based on pure demand by their loyal clientele. The Legacy of Vision continues with the spring 2010 Grand Opening of the Plainfield Elegant Eyes Eyeglass Store.
Gain knowledge from the Source. This bookstore features a vast collection of books on the history and culture of African Americans, in addition to a wide selection of fiction, non-fiction, framed artwork, unique gifts and more. Not sure what you're looking for? Friendly, resourceful staff members can help you find just the thing. Meet and greet a best-selling author or practice yoga at one of their frequent events.
Get subculture specific at The Kanek, a skate, art, style and music shop. It's where all of the cool people go.
Looking to wear your Jersey pride? The Stadium Shop sells official team licensed jerseys and fan wear. It's located in the heart of the Gateway and open before and after every home NJ Devils hockey game!
Get ready to splurge at The Mills at Jersey Gardens, New Jersey's largest premium outlet mall with over 200 stores under one roof! They welcome over 18 million people each year, nearly 5 times more people than the Statue of Liberty. Stock up...there is no sales tax on clothing or shoes.


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First of all, who doesn't love BYOB? If you're a bit of a lush like Michelle and I and your dining budget is low for the week, Butterfly Sushi & Thai is an
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Missouri Teaching Out-Reach (MoTOR)
Teacher Resources
Student Resources
MOTOR (Transportation and Civil Engineering) is an exciting educational program sponsored by The Missouri Department of Transportation. MOTOR's goal is to generate interest in civil engineering and transportation careers among young people. The program addresses two related needs:
MOTOR introduces students to engineers and other transportation professionals, who use math and science principles to build and maintain our nation's transportation systems. Under the guidance of a teacher and the assistance of MOTOR volunteers, students use science and math principles to solve real-world problems.
As a MOTOR school, you will be assigned a group of MoDOT professionals who will facilitate various engineering and transportation-related activities in your school throughout the academic year. Although not required it is recommended a school administrator be designated as the primary contact as well as a schedule of activities developed at the beginning of the school year. This will facilitate effective communication as well as a logical progression of activity throughout the year.


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Hello Wonderful People,
We are coming to completion with major things for Almanac No.1!
The album is done and the CD's will be arriving today! (Did you see the invite... Read more
Come listen to the first track of the album!
We've prepared the first track off the album for you to hear right now. It's a haunting round called "Shimmer No Waves".
Due to an uncooperative, abscessed tooth in our... Read more
Send Address to Betony's email
I'm a fool. Sending a note to reply to a no-reply email. Awesome.
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Greetings of Yuletide
Greetings to you all!
An update for you, our grand support team for Almanac.
The weather has turned here in Colorado and it is cold, cold, cold. Our two-year-old, Harriet,... Read more
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Dear Incredible Supporters,
This is just a quick update. We are busy creating for Almanac No. 1- I've been tracking for the album, Betony has finished a couple more paintings... Read more
Video Release! Great Day Passing $5,000! Getting SoClose!
Here's the last one-take we did with Jarrod Reno! This song is one of my favorites to be recorded on the album. It's called "Ships Passing in the Night". Please... Read more
Spread the Word like Wildfire!
This update automatically goes out to those who have already pledged to our project. To you!
This is just a quick note to ask: with only 5 days left, would... Read more
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The air is getting crispy, the leaves are just starting to shift and uplift themselves, this morning on my early start to school I could see the edges of my... Read more
One-Take Video "Hold You Closer"
Betony and I were filming the Kickstarter and getting pictures taken with Colorado artist Jared Reno. Then we all had this idea: could we get a one-take of Betony working... Read more
Art from ALMANAC!
Some of the pledges at our Kickstarter offer Betony's pieces she's doing as companions with Tim's songs. Here are some of those paintings. Remember, when your pledge includes a limited... Read more


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Shep-or-Treat event to be held
SHEPHERDSTOWN - Shepherd University will host its 13th annual Shep-or-Treat from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. All faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to bring their children (ages 14 and under) for a fun night of festivities in the residence halls, Student Center, Dining Hall, Scarborough Library, and Wellness Center.
Before the Shep-or-Treat festivities begin, Shepherd's Dining Services will be hosting a spooktacular kid-friendly all-you-can-eat dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The dinner is $7 for adults and $3 for kids ages 3-7.
Shep-or-Treat is a campuswide community service event where the students and staff of Shepherd University plan and coordinate fun Halloween activities all over campus. Events will include trick-or-treating, cookie decorating, kid-friendly crafts, Halloween photo opportunities, and a haunted house. Campus residence halls, Student Government Association, Greek organizations, the Wellness Center, Scarborough Library, and other student organizations work together to make this a fun, free evening for all.
If you are interested in supporting Shep-or-Treat through candy donations, call Shepherd's Residence Life at 304-876-5172 for more information.
Parks and Rec to host art camp
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION - The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Commission will host art camp for those 6 to 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 30. Participants will explore a variety of art materials while creating their own masterpieces. Cost is $40 per child. Please provide a packed lunch.
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Fight Report – February 5th 2010 at First Avenue in Minneapolis
"Fights Won and Fights to Come"
By: Laura Zink
At First Avenue Night Club in Minneapolis last night, a capacity crowd filled the club not for rocking, but for socking in the venue's first ever professional boxing card. Like the venue, which seemed a promising new location for fights, the fights themselves inaugurated this new venture with fights won and the promise of bigger fights to come.
Pat "the Cat" Coleman took a beating from Andy "Kaos" Kolle in the main event of the evening. Though Coleman played the part well in his pre fight antics, telling the crowd with a big smile that they are going to see how "Damn, he cold! You watch!", when the bell rang he was all about defense. Round after round Kolle had to try to break through the guard of Coleman who kept his forearms cradled around his head almost the entire bout. Kolle tried straight shots to break through the middle, hooks to the body to bring the arms down, and hooks to the head to work around it, but the guard, for the most part, stayed up and prevented any serious power shots from getting through.
In round three, however, Kolle found a brief opening during a mid-round lull to land 2 straights and a left which sent Coleman back a bit, wobbling as he stepped backward into the center of the ring with his arms down. Similarly in round four, Kolle landed another sizable left which caused Coleman to fold over forward, resulting in a tangle which made him slip onto his hands and knees. As he lifted himself up, he made protests to ref Nelson from a bloody mouth full of red teeth. By the end of the round the doc was in Coleman's corner checking his left eye which, similarly, had its white completely infused with blood as well. It was clear that Coleman's sight was in serious jeopardy. Still, Coleman continued on into round five, but he suffered more of the same, Kolle working in more combos to the head, which again, made Coleman wobble mid-round. Yet, Coleman did not go down for good until he returned to his corner after round five. With ring doc again standing over him and examining his eye, he told ref Nelson that he could not continue due to a lack of sight. Just as the bikinied ring card girl made her final turn around the ring to announce round six, the fight was called and Andy Kolle stood on the corner ropes the victor.
"Yeah, he had good defense," Andy told the ring announcer after the fight, "He got in that shell all night so it was hard to land good shots….He knew how to protect himself and stay alive."
"And from what I understand," the ring announcer returned, "The fight is now signed, sealed and delivered, it's a rematch coming up in the spring. You will be fighting Matt "The Predator" Vanda."
"I look forward to fighting Matt," Kolle said and pointed a finger out into the crowd. "I see Matt over there. He's a good guy. I love that guy. It was a tough fight. It's a fight that the fans want to see, and I just want to give the fans what they want."
"My guess is that you are expecting the same tough rugged fight that you had the last time," the announcer continued. "Would you approach this fight any differently? I am sure that you have changed as a fighter, and so has Matt."
"I am a lot smarter now," Kolle responded. "Back then, that was early in my career. I went to war with him, and I shouldn't have done that. But I fought his fight. And this time, we are going to come with something different…and it is going to be my fight."
The co-main event of the evening had a similar ring as the main event – the principal fighter looking forward to the bouts to come. The manifestation of the fight, however, was markedly different than the main event. Where Kolle had to work though getting past a surviving fighter's defense, Javonte Starks got to practice his defense against an ever-coming, ever-throwing Alex Gonzalez.
Starks started the bout with 2 jabs which ignited an explosion of punches from Gonzalez. Gonzalez attempted to use the barrage as a way to move Starks from one end of the ropes to another. But Starks, cool and collected in the pressure, used the flurries as an opportunity to show his catching skills, shifting and moving through one shot to the next and making almost none of Gonzalez's shots land cleanly. After the barrage, Gonzalez was clearly gassed, so Starks took the reins. Walking Gonzalez down, Starks landed one head shot which bent Gonzalez over, another shot which punched Gonzalez down more, and 3 more which made Gonzalez kiss canvas and caused the ref wave off the fight in 2 minutes and 51 seconds of the first round.
"I was practicing my defense," Starks told the announcer after the fight, "catching punches. I wanted to please the fans a little bit so I let it go a little longer than it should have."
Starks then took a moment to remind fans that the more fights he has, the better the competition will be in the future.
In the prelims, Jeremy McLaurin faced a seriously tough fight with Hector Orozco. From the millisecond the bell rung, Orozco exploded into a barrage of head shots. McLaurin, looking somewhat surprised, moved back and tried to get some distance and range so that he could start landing. It didn't happen. Orozco, sensing that his pressure tactics were overwhelming any opportunity for McLaurin to throw, kept up the pace the entire round, barreling in with looping shots and, once in, closing the distance by stuffing his head into McLaurin's chest and hitting the body until they tangled and had to be separated by the ref.
By round two, cries could be heard from ringside screaming at McLaurin to "JAB!! JAB!!! JAB JEREMY!!" But the well-wishers admonitions could not turn the tide as Orozco kept up his stifling pace and made McLaurin work more on moving than finding his usual clean shots. The pressure built more as round three wore on because fans, knowing that this was a four round fight, clearly felt that McLaurin had to pick up the pace in order to gain some leverage with the judges. And while round three was much closer that the previous two, clearly something spectacular needed to happen if McLaurin were to win the fight.
This spectacle happened in round three with a terrible right hand from McLaurin. The punch sliced into Orozco's eye and opened a gash right under his eyebrow. The cut began to open more and bleed, bleed, bleed into his eye as it began to swell shut toward the end of the final round. Ref Nelson called Orozco over to the doctor for an examination. As the doc's face became more concerned and his questions became more intent, Orozco began to plead with the doctor to let him continue…but alas for Orozco, the fight was called in1 minute and 41 seconds into the 4th round due to the injury, making McLaurin the winner.
"I'll keep fighting," Orozco told me outside the venue after the fight, "You are going to see me again."
And in previous bouts, it seems that there are other things that boxing fans will get to see again. After knocking out William Bellcourt in a mere 1 minute and 55 seconds of the first round, Antwan "Lil Superman" Robertson agreed to a rematch with "Bad" Brad Patraw.
As Robertson was about to make his exit, Patraw hopped up into the ring. As the crowd booed, Patraw took the mic and, with a smile on his face, looked at Robertson and said, "All I gotta say is I'm looking for my rematch."
Playful in spirit, Robertson stomped his foot hard on the canvas in a theatric of mock shock.
"You got it!" Robertson said, "You gave me a shot. You beat me, and I beat you. Let's do it!"
Both fighters smiled and exited the ring as the crowd cheered the idea of a rubber match between two fighters who collided both in the amateurs and now what will be the third time in the pros.
And finally, in the kick off of the evening, the crowd was treated to a double-header of quick knockouts. After slamming into Andrew Kato and causing him to flop over head first on third rope in round one, Don Tierney knocked out Kato in 21 seconds of the second round. And for the first bout of the evening Jose Hilario got a lightning fast KO victory over Joe Negron in a mere 41 seconds of round 1.


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Slowly but surely, Lamborghini has revealed pieces of its upcoming 2012 Aventador. It's shared photos of the car dressed up in camouflage, as well as clear looks at the engine, transmission, and suspension; we've even taken the car for a spin. Now, we've received one more piece to the puzzle with full details on the Aventador's carbon fiber body shell.
Using a new technique that Lamborghini has patented, the monocoque shell is made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer. To create the CFRP, resin is impregnated into the sheets of carbon fiber before they are molded. This is not the first time we are seeing a carbon fiber composite from Lamborghini, as the CFRP production technique and a composite shell were shown on the Sesto Elemento concept at last year's Paris Auto Show. Lamborghini will be building the new monocoque completely in-house, due to its complexity.
The benefit of the composite is a more structurally rigid, and safer, vehicle, as well as a much lighter curb weight. Coming in at just 3472 pounds, the LP700-4 "Aventador" has lost 198 pounds compared to its Murcielago LP640 predecessor, lending to an even more promising power-to-weight ratio. This is evident in its ability to hit 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds and top 217 mph. Sending power from the 691-horsepower 6.5-liter V-12 to all four wheels is a seven-speed sequential manual transmission; to reign all that power in are six-piston front, four-piston carbon fiber brakes, with a pushrod suspension keeping the car planted.
The Lamborghini Aventador will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show the first week of March.
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Welcome to the Business Office
The Business Office is committed to managing and safeguarding the University's assets and providing accurate and timely financial information to management and external entities. The Business Office oversees the general accounting functions of the University including accounts payable, grants, endowments, treasury and budgeting.
For questions regarding tuition and financial aid, please contact the Student Financial Services office.