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A half dozen pairing suggestions; does your mouse match your keyboard?
Subject: General Tech | September 11, 2014 - 07:10 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: input, corsair, logitech, Mad Catz, razer, roccat, steelseries, gaming mouse, keyboard, round up
The end of summer brings more than just pretty coloured leaves, you can also expect to see round ups of products released this year. The Register has put together an article looking at the best mice and keyboards for gamers which are currently available. In most cases they pair a keyboard and mouse from the same company so that your desk will look impressive with matching peripherals. It is not just about the aesthetics though, they also provide you with an overview of what features make each pairing unique and the features that should intrigue you. Check it out right here.
"In the case of the keyboards and mice I'm reviewing, it might be difficult to put forward a convincing argument that they are to blame, as they are all developed to make the very best of my gaming talents, but often this comes at a preposterous price."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- CM Storm Mizar, TteSports Saphira and Balista MK-1 Head-to-Head Mouse Review @ eTeknix
- GAMDIAS ZEUS Laser Gaming Mouse Review @ NikKTech
- Cougar 700M Mouse @ HardwareHeaven
- Zowie FK1 Gaming Mouse @ eTeknix
- Tt eSPORTS THERON Gaming Mouse Review @ Legit Reviews
- EVGA TORQ X10 Carbon Gaming Mouse Review @ Hardware Asylum
- ROCCAT Kone XTD Gaming Mouse @ Benchmark Reviews
- Aorus Thunder M7 Mouse @ HardwareHeaven
- Tt eSPORTS Poseidon ZX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review @ TechwareLabs
Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E M Wireless Keyboard Is Unusual
Subject: General Tech, Cases and Cooling | August 7, 2014 - 12:18 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: keyboard, travel keyboard, htpc keyboard
So, I am writing about a wireless, non-mechanical keyboard.
Mad Catz has made a weird keyboard layout. Honestly, it looks like something from a 1990's-era sci-fi video game. I could imagine "Lev Arris" pulling it out of his trench coat while discussing space pirates. It also includes mouse and media functionality, even when pairing with Android and iOS devices (it connects with Macs and PCs, too). It's also small.
As stated earlier, its keys are not mechanical. They are, also, not membrane-dome. The keys are based on scissor-switches, common with laptop keyboards. While I do not know the specifics of this keyboard, I do not know of any scissor-switch keyboard with removable keys. This means that, if something gets stuck under a keycap, you cannot remove it (unless you intend to never put it back on). Again, Mad Catz could have done something special, but it is something to think about -- especially if you intend on using this keyboard in the living room while eating.
The keyboard has an adjustable, white backlight for the "main" keys. It is, also, $100. This is definitely a unique design, tailored for a living room (or hotel room) experience. It is not cheap, but interesting. I could see it being useful, especially if a user could use it for both their living room, and during travel.
Live and Let Dvorak
Subject: Editorial, General Tech | January 20, 2014 - 04:46 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Keyboards, keyboard
Peter Bright down at Ars Technica wrote an editorial about the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon. His opinion is that keyboard developers should innovate in ways that "doesn't undermine expectations". Replacing a row of physical keys for a software-controlled touch strip is destructive because, even if the change proved invaluable, it would ultimately be inferior because it clashes with every other keyboard the user encounters. He then concludes with a statement that really should have directed his thesis.
Lenovo's engineers may be well-meaning in their attempts to improve the keyboard. But they've lost a sale as a result. The quest for the perfect laptop continues.
That is the entire point of innovation! You may dislike how a feature interacts with your personal ecosystem and that will drive you away from the product. Users who purchased the laptop without considering the keyboard have the option of returning it and writing reviews for others (or simply put up with it). Users who purchased the laptop because of the keyboard are happy.
I mainly disagree with the article because it claims that it is impossible to innovate the keyboard in any way that affects the core layout. I actually disagree with it for two reasons.
My first issue is about how vague he is. His primary example of good keyboard innovation is the IBM ThinkPad 701c and its "butterfly keyboard". The attempt is to increase the keyboard size to exceed the laptop itself to make it more conventional. Conventional for who? How many people use primarily small laptops with shrunken keyboards compared to people who touch-type function keys?
The second critique leads from the first. The PC industry became so effective because every manufacturer tries to be a little different with certain SKUs to gain tiny advantages. There could have easily been a rule against touchscreen computers. Eventually someone hit it out of the park and found an implementation that was wildly successful to a gigantic market. The QWERTY design has weathered the storm for more than a century but there is no rule that it cannot shift in the future.
In fact, at some point, someone decided to add an extra row of function keys. This certainly could undermine the expectations of users who have to go between computers and electronic typewriters.
It will be tough, though. Keyboards have settled down and learning their layouts is a significant mental investment. There are several factors to consider when it comes to how successful a keyboard modification will become. Mostly, however, it will come down to someone trying and observing what happens. Do not worry about letting random ideas in because the bad ideas will show themselves out.
Basically the point is: never say never (especially not that vaguely).
Video Perspective: Topre Type Heaven Keyboard
Subject: General Tech | December 18, 2013 - 11:20 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: video, Type Heaven, topre, keyboard
I don't consider myself a keyboard guru, but I sure do go through a lot of them in my line of work. At any of five different workstations in our office I'll be using a different keyboard. And we tend to interchange them often enough that I would guess I have typed on as many as 15 different keyboards this year. Some for longer periods of time than others of course, but the ones that make it to my main desk get quite a workout.
When our friends at Seasonic told us they wanted to send along a Topre Type Heaven keyboard for us to try out, I told them to feel free; but in my head I was thinking "oh geez another keyboard." Turns out I didn't give this brand and this keyboard enough credit out the gate.
(Note: Seasonic is the official distributor of the Topre keyboard brand in the US now and offers a 2 year warranty on the units!)
With a price tag of $150 on Amazon.com, there are going to quite of few of you that just instantly turn off. Understandable. Others though will appreciate the need for a high quality input device if you do any appreciable amount of typing for work or pleasure. Using a technology called electrostatic capacitive key switches, Topre combines benefits of Cherry and standard membrane keyboards in one package.
Check out my video above for some sound comparison as well as my thoughts on using the keyboard long term. Not to spoil it: but I'm keeping this keyboard on my desk despite me missing the multimedia controls of my previous keyboard.
Check below for more photos of the Topre Type Heaven keyboard!!
CODE Keyboard Is Probably Pretty Good
Subject: Cases and Cooling | September 2, 2013 - 06:12 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: WASD Keyboards, mechanical keyboard, keyboard, CODE
... But if you read the blog post, you would think it is the one keyboard to rule them all.
The CODE is the product, literally, of a collaboration between Stack Overflow co-founder Jeff Atwood and Weyman Kwong of WASD Keyboards. I recognize the tongue-in-cheek humor and I acknowledge that the team are clearly (that was not a Cherry MX switch pun... that I would admit to) well suited to the challenge of designing a keyboard for programmers.
Before we run through the opinion, its key touted perks are:
Cherry MX Clear switches
- Similar to Cherry MX Brown with much more resistance. Hard to bottom out.
- DIP switches to customize functionality without software.
- White LED backlighting
- Very stable rubberized ergonomic flaps and angled pads.
- Detachable Micro USB cable
The thing is, WASD Keyboards already allows users to purchase customized keyboards. As far as I can tell, the CODE is just a variant of the existing WASD V2 104-key Custom Mechanical Keyboard with white backlighting. Both Keyboards are priced at $149.99. The CODE limits your choice but provides you with the illuminated keys and the MX Clear switches, normally a $10 upgrade, in exchange for just taking what you are offered without question. Okay, you can ask for a 104-Key or an 87-Key version, so one question is allowed. Still, the CODE is a good value; as I mentioned, you basically get free key lighting and a free upgrade to Cherry MX Clear.
But it is still not an epiphany for mechanical keyboard lovers.
At one point, I hoped to take some time for a hobby and modify a mechanical keyboard to fit my specifications. I envisioned an aluminum body enclosing solidly built buckle-spring keys. I did not know about Cherry MX Green switches at the time. For keycaps, I imagined two pieces of glass sandwiching a translucent white plastic sheet masked with a black symbol for each letter. I figure the feel of glass would be more pleasing to the fingers than warm plastic. Each key would, of course, be let from underneath with a soft white (blue-doped-white) LED. Each translucent sheet would softly diffuse the light except for the shadow of whatever characters the key represents.
That would be a revolution... for me. I think I would like the feel of cool glass under my fingers.
So I guess I leave the post with a question for the viewers: What would your "perfect" keyboard be?
Introduction and externals
Razer maintains a distinct sense of style across their product line. Over the past decade and a half, Razer has carved a spot in the peripherals market catering to competitive gamers as well as developing wholly novel products for the gaming market. Razer has a catalog including standard peripherals and more arcane things such as mice with telephone-style keypads geared toward MMORPG players as well as motion sensing controllers employing magnetic fields to detect controller position.
The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth 2013 Edition comes out of the box ready for use without additional software provided or assembly required. The keyboard uses a standard layout with five macro keys attached in a column on the left of the board. Rather than dedicated media buttons, media and keyboard specific functions are accessed by pressing a combination of a function key located to the right of right alt and the function keys on the top row.
The headphone and microphone jack are present on the side of the keyboard.
Continue reading our review of the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Keyboard!!
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse
Subject: General Tech, Cases and Cooling | August 15, 2013 - 12:46 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: windows rt, mouse, microsoft, keyboard
I would normally begin a product announcement with some introduction but, this time, a quote from Mary Jo Foley seems a better fit:
These new peripherals work with Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows RT, though only "basic functionality" is provided when used with Windows RT.
Problems with Windows RT, it is now obvious, go beyond Ethernet dongles and I would be shocked if Microsoft Hardware are the only ones suffering. We have already heard Plugable, an adapter and peripherals company, complain about Microsoft and their demand for Plugable to pull Surface RT drivers from their website. I cannot see this being a few localized issues.
These are the problems you will experience with a platform where the owner has complete control. Imagine how bad Windows RT will be if Microsoft slips behind, again, in Internet Explorer development; the only browsers allowed must be Internet Explorer reskins. But I digress.
The Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop is a mouse, keyboard, and number pad with a unique appearance. Non-uniform keys pushing upward to a split should conform to the hand of a typical home row typist. WASD gamers might as well stop reading by this point. Microsoft is not known for mechanical switches so I would expect this keyboard to be typical membrane-based activation.
Side-on shows off the depth better.
That said, most Microsoft peripherals I have used tends to keep up with mechanical in terms of durability and performance... except wired Xbox headsets. Those little turds snap within a matter of hours.
The mouse, on the other hand (literally), does not seem to include extra mouse buttons except for a dedicated Windows button. If you have not figured it out by now: gamers are not the target audience. It seems fairly standard otherwise, from a feature standpoint, although comfort and durability are the big deciding factors for many users which we are not in a position to give an honest opinion on.
Together, the devices are available within the week and retail for $129.95. The keyboard, separately, will be available in September for $80.95; the mouse, separately, will be available for $59.95. High price, but it might just be worth it for dedicated typists.
CES 2013: Corsair Next-Gen Vengeance Series Gaming Keyboards, Mice, Mouse Mats, and Headset Drivers
Subject: General Tech | January 8, 2013 - 02:00 PM | Morry Teitelman
Tagged: vengeance, mouse, MM600, M95, M65, keyboard, K95, gaming mat, gaming headset, corsair, CES
Corsair upgraded their Vengeance line of products with the Vengeance K95 Gaming Keyboard, Vengeance M95 and M65 mice, Vengeance MM600 Gaming Mat, and driver enhancements for the Vengeance 200 Wireless Gaming Headset.
Vengeance K95 Gaming Keyboard
Courtesy of Corsair
The Vengeance K95 Gaming Keyboard is an evolutionary step in the growth of Corsair's award-winning keyboard line. Corsair used the K90 keyboard as a foundation, and added a brushed-aluminum chassis and Cherry MX key mechanical switches on all keys. Additionally, the K95 keyboard features 18 programmable macro keys and a 1ms reporting rate.
Courtesy of Corsair
Corsair further enhanced the original K90's design by added individually back-lit keys with adjustable light intensity. The keyboard back-lighting can be macro-controlled and is adjustable to four pre-set levels.
The Vengeance K95 Gaming Keyboard will be available at a retailer near you in January at an MSRP of $149.99.
The Vengeance Gaming Mouse - Enhanced
Building on a successful design, Corsair pushed the envelope with the Vengeance M95 and M65 Gaming Mice. Both are encased in stylishly designed uni-body aluminum chassis and feature the Avago Technologies ADNS-9800 LaserStream™ gaming sensor. With this sensor, both mice boast a maximum tracking resolution of 8200 DPI more than enough to defeat any electronic foe.
Vengeance M95 Gaming Mouse
Courtesy of Corsair
The Vengeance M95 Gaming Mouse has been fully optimized for MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) gamers with 15 intuitively placed, programmable buttons. Further, the M95's on-board memory can store up to six macro profiles.
Courtesy of Corsair
The M95 Gaming Mouse also includes a fully back-lit mouse-wheel house area and back-lit buttons. The Vengeance M95 is available in both Gunmetal Black and Arctic White colors.
The Vengeance M95 Gaming Mouse will be available at a retailer near you in January at an MSRP of $79.99.
Vengeance M65 Gaming Mouse
Courtesy of Corsair
The Vengeance M65 Gaming Mouse was designed with FPS (First Person Shooter) gamers in mind with a programmable Sniper button, instantly adjustable DPI, and adjustable center of gravity. The Sniper button is the red thumb button on the left side of the mouse, placed for easy access for instant toggle action.
Courtesy of Corsair
Courtesy of Corsair
Similar to the M95, the M65 Gaming Mouse includes a fully back-lit mouse-wheel house area and back-lit buttons. The Vengeance M65 is available in Gunmetal Black, Military Green, and Arctic White colors.
The Vengeance M65 Gaming Mouse will be available at a retailer near you in January at an MSRP of $69.99.
Vengeance MM600 Dual-sided Gaming Mat
Corsair designed the MM600 Dual-side Gaming Mat to appeal to many types of gamers. One side of the mat has a more textured design for superior mouse control, while the other side is a smooth texture for high-speed gliding. The MM600 is designed with a 3mm piece of aircraft-grade aluminum at its heart to provide a rigid surface and is encased in a specially designed polymer for superior performance and longevity. Additionally, Corsair includes non-slip rubber corners on the mat so that the surface stays in place during those critical fragging moments.
The Vengeance MM600 Dual-sided Gaming Mat will be available at a retailer near you in January at an MSRP of $39.99.
Vengeance 2000 Wireless Gaming Headset Driver Update
To further enhance you audio gaming experience, Corsair will be releasing driver support for the Dolby 2.0 Headphone spec on the Vengeance 2000 Wireless Gaming Headset series. With this updated support, the Vengeance 2000 series will fully support audio delivery in full 7.1-channel surround sound. Corsair expects to release this update sometime in February.
Press release after the break.
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Is your keyboard made from lasers? If you have the Celluon Magic Cube it is!
Subject: General Tech | November 30, 2012 - 08:55 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: input, laser, Celluon, Magic Cube, keyboard
Who needs a mechanical keyboard if you can have one made out of lasers with an IR sensor to detect where your fingers are typing? With both USB and Bluetooth connectivity the Celluon Magic Cube will beam a virtual keyboard onto any flat surface allowing you to type on a full keyboard without having to cart one around with you. This will be more handy for tablet and phone users but still might be worth using with a laptop just because it is made of frickin' laser beams. Hardware.Info tried out one of these hard to get a hold of devices and loved it as it performed as advertised and even has a mouse mode. You may not type quite as fast as you would on a normal keyboard but you will look far more impressive.
"It still looks and feels like science fiction, but this actually works. With the Magic Cube from Celluon you can create a fully functional keyboard on any surface, that types much better than the mini-keyboards on your average smartphone. The added value for tablets is more limited, because for those there are many more alternatives in terms of external keyboards."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Razer BlackWidow 2013 Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review @ Custom PC Review
- Max Keyboard Nighthawk Custom Keyboard @ LanOC Reviews
- Das Keyboard Professional Model S Mechanical Keyboard Review @ NikKTech
- Cooler Master Quickfire TK Gaming Keyboard Review @ Ninjalane
- CM Storm Quick Fire TK Mechanical Keyboard @ eTeknix
- Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard @ Benchmark Reviews
- CM Storm QuickFire TK Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review @ Techgage
- AZiO Levetron Clicker Mechanical Keyboard Review @ Hi Tech Legion
- Rosewill's Illuminated Gaming Keyboard and RK-9000I Keyboard @ AnandTech
- HP 3005PR USB 3.0 Port Replicator @ Hardware.info
- Use PlayStation3 Gamepad with PC Games @ Benchmark Reviews
- Tt eSPORTS Level 10 M Gaming Mouse @ Tweaktown
- AZiO GM533U Gaming Mouse Review @ Hi Tech Legion
The cleanest keyboard going
Subject: General Tech | November 15, 2012 - 11:51 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: input, logitech, washable, K310, keyboard
It doesn't sport fancy mechanical switches, LEDs or movable macro keys like many keyboards sold today; this Logitech is special because it is washable. You may have seen this product around before but if you haven't you can check out The Inquirer's review here. The key design is unique looking and functional too as a spill will be directed around the keys and the bit that does get through will exit through the back. Once you have spilled on the keyboard you just unplug it, take it to the sink and give it a thorough cleansing. Once it has dried you can plug it back in and get back to what you were doing before your beverage took a nose dive. This may not be the sturdiest design or the best type of keys you have encountered though at $40 you really shouldn't expect that from this board, instead enjoy having the cleanest keyboard in the neighbourhood.
"Pulling the Logitech keyboard out of the box, the first thing you'll notice is its bright blue underbelly that we assume is meant to connote the keyboard's friendly relationship with water. Lined around the edges on the back are drain holes, for spilled liquids or cleaning water to run out of."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E. 7 Gaming Keyboard Review @ NikKTech
- Azio Levetron Mech5 Gaming Keyboard @ Metku.net
- GIGABYTE Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review @ Techgage
- Genius DeathTaker Mouse Review @ Hardware Secrets
- Logitech Zone Touch T400 Wireless Mouse for Windows 8 Review @ Legit Reviews
- Roccat Kone XTD Gaming Mouse @ eTeknix
- CM Storm Recon Mouse and Skorpion @ Benchmark Reviews
- Steelseries: Guild Wars 2 gaming mouse Funkykit
- Roccat Kone XTD 8200 DPI Gaming Mouse @ Kitguru
- Zowie Ec2 gaming mouse @ Rbmods
- ROCCAT Savu Optical Gaming Mouse Review @ Legit Reviews
- OZONE Gaming Gear Radon Opto Mouse Review @ Madshrimps
- CM Storm Recon Gaming Mouse & Scorpion Bungee @ techPowerUp
- Epic Gear Meduza Gaming Mouse and Skorpios Bungee @ Kitguru
- Tt eSPORTS Level 10 M Gaming Mouse Review @ eTeknix
- SteelSeries Kana Counterstrike Global Offensive Edition Review @ Madshrimps
- CM Storm Recon Gaming Mouse and Skorpion Mouse Bungee Review @ HardwareHeaven
- How to Use a PS3 Controller in Windows 8 (and others) in Local Mode @ hardCOREware
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By KATE CAMERLIN
SPRINGFIELD - Volunteer researchers are devoting part of their summer to finding out how safe the Connecticut River is for swimming and boating.
Every Wednesday, nine volunteers gather samples of water from eight sections of the Connecticut and one area of the Chicopee River as part of the Connecticut River Water Quality Monitoring Project. The project is being overseen by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.
The sites range from Longmeadow to Gill, and the volunteers transport their samples to a laboratory in Holyoke, where they are tested for E. coli bacteria.
"Lots of people recreate in the river. This is valuable information for people to know prior to deciding whether to have primary contact with the water," said Anne Capra, principal planner at the planning commission.
The volunteers, most of whom heard about the project through word of mouth or by notices placed in area newspapers, are especially committed to ensuring clean water, according to Capra. "They're mostly adults who live in the area and use the facilities they're sampling," she said.
"One woman said she's at the location she samples from every Wednesday anyway, rowing. She goes early in the morning, rows, and then collects the sample and brings it to the lab," Capra said. "They're invested in making sure the water is clean."
E. coli bacteria is often found in the Connecticut River because of the combined sewer and storm water overflow systems that older cities such as Chicopee, Holyoke and Springfield have used, Capra said.
The testing project is designed to monitor the impact this can have on the river, she said. All of the locations being tested are public access sites where people swim and boat.
In addition to the Connecticut River, seven tributaries of the river are being tested; those samples, however, are being gathered by Capra and an intern who visit the locations, which include Stony Brook in South Hadley and the Mill River in North Hadley.
They work to have lab results available within 24 hours. "We want to have the results ready for Friday, which is when heavy recreational use of the river occurs," said Capra.
The goal of the research is to communicate the quality of the river with the public. "We post our results up on our Web site," Capra said.
The results of the water testing are color-coded and clearly marked, making it easy to tell whether it is safe to swim or boat in the river.
The project is also working to "justify the costs of separating storm drains and sanitary sewers," Capra said. By demonstrating a need, researchers hope to work with communities to obtain grants to cover some of the construction costs, which can amount to millions of dollars.
This marks the third year the water quality research is being done on the Connecticut River. The project is funded by a grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection, and is being conducted by the planning commission and the Connecticut River Watershed Council, along with the University of Massachusetts water researching center.

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Although the number of arson fires pales in comparison to the number of drug-related crimes in the city, local police and fire officials still regard the malicious and voluntary burning of property as a costly - and potentially dangerous - crime.
In recent months, arson attacks in the city have mostly been relegated to vacant properties, which, according to Lieutenant Tom Glenn, Jamestown fire investigations supervisor, are particularly easy targets at night.
The motivation behind these attacks varies and can often prove difficult to investigate with the amount of evidence destroyed in a fire.
"(Suspects) do it mostly for thrills or even financial gain (by collecting insurance money)," Glenn said. "We've got to pay attention to what's going on."
In April, the Jamestown Fire Department conducted a joint training session with local law enforcement at the Taylor Training Center on 240 Harrison St., where forensics and fire investigators honed their collaborative skills in a mock fire.
"It went very well," said Glenn, who ran the training session and emphasized the importance of police and fire agencies working together and understanding their respective responsibilities during a fire investigation.
Though noting that local police and fire agencies have collaborated for years, Glenn hopes the increased focus on countering arsons will start to curb, or better yet, prevent arsonists from ever reaching their first target.
Apparently, he's not alone.
This week, New York state is joining with the United States Fire Administration, the International Association of Arson Investigators, the National Association of State Fire Marshals and the National Volunteer Fire Council in promoting Arson Awareness Week.
The theme of this year's effort is vehicle arson, and focuses on the collaboration of police, fire, emergency and insurance officials in curbing its numbers.
"In New York state, approximately 7,000 vehicle fires are reported by fire departments each year, with property losses approaching $11 million," said Bryant D. Stevens, New York state fire administrator. "These figures do not include the almost 2,000 vehicle fires that are reported as either under investigation or of undetermined cause. Reducing this activity through coordinated mutual cooperation will benefit all law abiding New Yorkers."
For more information on Arson Awareness Week, visit the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control website: www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/resources and the United States Fire Administration website www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/subjects/arson/arson-awareness.shtm.


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By RON CHIMELIS
AMHERST - Sophomore Matt Glass will transfer from the University of Massachusetts to another college with a men's basketball program, his coach said Tuesday.
Derek Kellogg said Glass has not decided on a destination, but is looking at Ivy League schools.
The 6-foot-7 Glass will leave UMass on the best of terms, Kellogg said.
"I really like Matt, and I'll help him any way I can," the UMass coach said. "He's a great kid and a great teammate, and his UMass experience will help him wherever he goes."
Glass did not play himself out of the UMass rotation. In fact, some of his best contributions came late in the past season.
He averaged 3.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 13 minutes a game, with nine starts.
In a 72-71 win at Rhode Island on March 7, Glass played his finest game at UMass, scoring 13 points and setting a crucial, devastating pick on Chris Lowe's game-winning layup in the final second.
Next year, though, Glass could have been caught in a numbers crunch. At least seven new players will be on the UMass roster, all brought in by Kellogg and several capable of playing Glass' role.
Glass has the height to play forward, but is more natural at guard. For the native of Underhill Center, Vt., this season was a challenge because UMass lacked height, and needed him to play power forward.
His interior game showed some improvement, but 63 of Glass' 76 shots came from 3-point range. In 393 minutes, he took only three free throws.
His willingness to do whatever was asked made him a favorite of fans and teammates, though. Glass finished the season with a flourish, hitting 12 of his final 18 shots from 3-point range.
He was also part of UMass history. On Feb. 22, Glass' 3-point shot at Saint Joseph's rewarded Lowe with the senior guard's 634th assist, a school record.
Glass was recruited by former UMass coach Travis Ford. He averaged 1.8 points and 6.8 minutes per game in 2007-08.
The remaining UMass players will begin offseason strength and conditioning programs next week. Kellogg, meanwhile, is on the recruiting trail.
UMass remains in the mix for Terrell Vinson, a 6-foot-6 high school senior from Baltimore, and one of the few top-100 prospects still unsigned.
Kellogg cannot talk about unsigned recruits, but Internet sites and several sources say UMass is on Vinson's final list of four or five teams.


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Father of child who brought gun to school pleads
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A Johnston man whose son brought a gun to school has pleaded guilty in the case.
Louis Friestad, 31, was supposed to go to trial this week, but he pleaded guilty to lesser charges in the case.
His son brought the loaded gun to Lawson Elementary in May.
Court records show Friestad pleaded guilty to child endangerment and making a weapon available to a child.
He'll pay a fine and be on probation for three years.
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text: The Town of Poland Summer Recreation Program came to as close on Aug. 13 with a trip to Fantasy Island for participants and their chaperones. The all-day adventure was the final event of a fun-filled summer. Another field trip was to Allegany State Park, the Quaker Run area, to see the bear caves. Led by Anne Bloomquist, participants got to hike the trails and actually go inside several caves that have been used by wild life in the park. While having fun, it was also a chance to learn a bit about the natural world around us. Ms. Bloomquist shared her experience with the town youth to give them a greater appreciation for all our local area has to offer. Following the hike, there was a lunch break, followed by swimming at the Quaker Beach before the bus trip home.


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Volunteers install wooden fish from community art project
SMOKEY POINT — More than 20 volunteers recently potentially rainy weather to install wooden fish along the Interstate 5 corridor.
Community members spent the morning and early afternoon putting up fish from the "Some Things Fishy in Arlington" community art project, which asked residents to purchase and paint wooden fish cutouts to their liking.
The end goal was to erect the fish near I-5 so drivers would notice them and visit Arlington.
Jean Olson, treasurer of the Arlington Arts Council, said the Council's initially aimed to collect 104 fish.
Three-hundred sixty two fish were purchased.
Despite the large undertaking, volunteers from the Council, the city of Arlington, the Arlington Fly-In and the Arlington Kiwanis Club hammered stakes into the ground and strung up the oversized fish in a large field across 204th Street NE in Smokey Point.
A banner reading "Some Things Fishy in Arlington, Visit Arlington" was installed on the north end of the field.
"It's a lot of fun," Olson said. "Everybody along the freeway is having a great time."
Despite rain having fallen the night before, volunteers were greeted by overcast weather with occasion beams of sunshine bursting through the clouds.
Most volunteers sported rubber boots to keep the mud and grass off their socks and pant legs.
"One of the great thing about this project is all of the great volunteers who have stepped up to help with it," Olson said. "It's just a very collaborative effort. People are giving up their time and energy. I hope to drive by the freeway and see the results."
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Tomi and Pedidoc,
Have you tried not worrying about your calories and macros so much? Choose whole foods that you enjoy, stop eating when you're no longer hungry (not necessarily full). High stress and cortisol levels can stop weight loss. I think what works for me so well about this WOE is that I stress less, just try to move, and take a few minutes every day to truly enjoy life (albeit easy when I can just stop and watch my kids playing). My 2 main goals are to eat only when truly hungry and to keep stress levels as low as possible. Both are tricky with 2 small kids, but I seem to be doing okay lately.


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This was the continuation of my previous flight from Sydney to Taipei.
Flight Number: CI619
Registration: B-18211
Aircraft: Boeing 747-400
Gate: A9
Flying time: 1hrs20min
Scheduled Dept Time: 21:30
Actual Dept Time: 21:20
Scheduled Arrival Time: 23:15
Actual Arrival Time: 22:45
Takeoff Runway:
There were about 2 hours of transit time between my connecting flights
Through to transit area
To CAL's VIP Lounge
Business Centre: there were a few PC terminals and a printer
General seating area
Food selection was descent
Plus a noodle bar offering traditional Taiwanese noodle
Time for boarding
Very 70s
Equipment change from A330 to B744
That gave me the chance to sit up at the front
Ready for takeoff
Bye Bye Taipei
Quick refreshment
A nice touch to have somewhere to place your clothes or to change onto your slippers.
Plus a window
Approaching HK
Welcome to HK
Like my previous leg, the service and catering were great despite the length of the flight.
I certainly look forward to my next CI flight


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AUBURN, Alabama -- For Allen Payne, Chris Denson and Asauhn Dixon-Tatum, Wednesday night's final home game against Tennessee will be an emotional moment, a culmination of their investment into Auburn's basketball program.
"We have to make adjustments like any other game we play in a second game of a season series," Payne said. "We have to control the inside with the big boys in there and we have to be able to rebound and stop them in transition. That has been our main focus all week."
A win could mean some momentum going into the SEC Tournament, where the Tigers -- No. 12 in the SEC so far -- will likely face a first-day matchup to play its way in to the tournament.
And Payne and Denson would like to put their best foot forward in their final game against a Tennessee team still trying to earn an NCAA Tournament bid.
"We have (talked about it)," Payne said. "We want to go out on a high note and give the fans something to look forward to going into the SEC Tournament."
Barbee, who has adamantly denied that he's concerned about his job security despite a mandate from athletics director Jay Jacobs to show significant improvement this season, has not entertained questions about the big picture all season.
Jacobs has said he'll review the program with Barbee at the end of the year.
For the moment, Auburn's basketball coach -- as he did after the Tigers' loss to Alabama on Saturday -- says he's focused solely on Wednesday night's game against Tennessee.


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I can't believe it's that time of year. Christmas is right around the corner, and if you're anything like me, you probably haven't done your present shopping yet. If you have any beauty-lovers in your life, I can guarantee you will be able to find a great gift for them from Mecca Maxima, Mecca Cosmetica or Kit Cosmetics.
I thought I'd give you a few ideas from this year's holiday offerings that I think would make the perfect Christmas gifts.
Ciate Limited Edition Mini Mani Month $89
This amazing advent-style calendar is a treasure trove of 23 mini Ciate products and one bonus full sized paint pot. This is a fantastic way to try a huge range of colours and finishes from Ciate, plus it is so damn cute!
Stila Limited Edition Mini Artistry Set $8516 Stila eyeshadows, the #9 Eye Brush (oh so soft), a Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick (these smell divine), a Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner and a Convertible Colour. What more could a girl want?
Ciate Emerald Collection
Imagine what fun you can have experimenting with different nail looks with this handy pack?
Too Faced Limited Edition Joy To The Girls $65.95
This is one of my favourite releases to hit the beauty world this year. Not only is the packaging gorgeous, the shadows inside are varied and oh so beautiful!
Stila Portrait Of A Perfect Blush Cheek Palette $24
Sometimes there's nothing better than having something so portable and pretty!
Stila Portrait Of A Perfect Pout Lip Palette $24
The perfect companion to the Perfect Blush Palette.
bareMinerals Kiss & Tell Lipstick Set $44.95
Five cute Marvelous Moxie lippies in a great range of wearable shades.
bareMinerals Limited Edition Show Me The Shimmer set $38.95
Delicious minty lip glosses in beautiful, shimmery shades.
Lipstick Queen Limited Edition Dancing Queen Set $64.95
Perfect for the lipstick lover in your life!
Diptyque Pomander Candle $78
My latest indulgence is Diptyque candles. Why not treat your loved one to one of their beautiful scents?
Mecca Cosmetica Limited Edition Pop Nail Collection $22 eachThese shades scream summer, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than sporting a fab new shade on your nails?
So that's just a quick wrap-up of some of the amazing goodies available at Mecca Maxima, Mecca Cosmetica and Kit Cosmetics this year. I tried to include items that are still readily available in stores or online.
Hopefully this has given you some shopping inspiration either for a loved one or even yourself!
Happy shopping!


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To the Editor:
Really have to ask Louis Alt why Progressive administrations maintain urban centers of drugs and prostitution where bystanders get killed.
However, why would Alt cite the case of a detective with the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, who has a reported salary of $85,000 and allegedly shot an apparently unarmed motorist three times in Maryland? Isn't the detective the guy who Alt puts in charge of protecting us?
Moreover, Alt conveniently ignores the widowed grandmother in Spokane who had to fire upon an alleged intruder who broke into her home and was coming after her.
Or, the Anaheim grandmother who had to protect herself and her 85-year-old, wheelchair-bound, World War II veteran husband by firing upon an alleged intruder, who had a past criminal history of burglary and narcotics charges.
Are Progressives against grandmothers also?


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Sit Down, Shut Up: Blackburn Rovers Supporters & The Stewardship Of Their Club
With an air of the inevitability that has accompanied much of their season and more than a hint of black comedy, Blackburn Rovers slipped from the Premier League last night. It was managed, as these matters so frequently are, by a very thin margin, with only a goal from Wigan Athletic's Antolin Alcaraz three minutes from time being enough to separate the two sides on the night. Those protesting at Ewood Park last night, however, were playing protest as the longer game, having spent much of last nine months venting their fury in the direction of the Venkys group, whose ownership of the club has led to the eventuality of relegation and the financial uncertainty that comes with it. The black humour on display at Ewood Park last night provided merely the thinnest veil of levity to an otherwise depressing evening for the club's supporters. Where else but at this ground, we might reasonably ask, could a match be held up because a chicken dressed in the livery of the home team managed to get onto the pitch? It was a moment that the high definition cameras of the watching broadcasters couldn't help but focus upon, but as the fall-out began to settle after a fractious evening in Lancashire, a familiar narrative had been picked up on by those watching the match from the comfort of the studios – that of the know-your-placery that has...Read More


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Chesthill Court, 3 BR, 1.5 BA Townhome
Chesthill Court, Nottingham, MD 21236 – This charming townhome is located in Seven Oaks and features a living room with a bay window, separate dining area and family room with laminate hardwoods throughout the main level. The kitchen includes a breakfast bar, electric stove, dishwasher and extra cabinet space. All bedrooms have wall-to-wall carpeting, custom paint colors and ceiling fans for added comfort. The unfinished basement offers lots of storage with a bonus room. The fenced in yard boasts an awesome deck for entertaining. Close to Belair Road for shopping and dining.
• Central A/C
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• Assigned parking space
• Washer & Dryer
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Square footage - approximately 1340
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No smokers please!
Maximum Occupants = 6
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So after years of collaborating on projects, the two companies announced this week that they have formally merged and will now operate as Radius Marketing in Strongsville, with a recording studio in Lakewood.
Besides creating a new 11-member company with more capabilities, the deal also underscores how more of the region's advertising and marketing communications agencies are combining forces to win more business.
"We have to reinvent ourselves all the time to stay on top of the needs of our clients, and the old conventional agency model isn't going to cut it," said Jack DeLeo, chairman and chief executive of Hitchcock Fleming & Associates, a marketing communications firm in Akron. He also represents Cleveland-area agencies to the American Association of Advertising Agencies.
Traditional agencies that want to increase their range of services are realizing it's sometimes less expensive to acquire a digital shop and bring that expertise in-house, DeLeo said.
For smaller agencies, joining a larger company enables them to share resources and save on overhead costs.
While mergers among the larger national agencies have declined, DeLeo expects mergers among Northeast Ohio agencies to increase.
Sharon Toerek, a partner at Licata & Toerek in Independence and president of the 400-member American Advertising Federation-Cleveland, said: "This is just further evidence of the volatility we're seeing in the industry, with more mergers and talent moving around" from one agency to another.
As the economy improves, companies are asking for a wider range of services from the agencies that work for them, "creating more opportunities for smaller firms to take on bigger clients," she said.
Other recent mergers include:* Landau Public Relations merged with the Adcom Group of Companies in a deal that took effect April 2, creating one of the region's largest integrated marketing communications firms in terms of employees, with about 140 workers.
The Adcom Group also includes Adcom Communications, Optiem online marketing and digital media, and Uppercut Motion & Sound video content and broadcast production.* Marcus Thomas LLC of Warrensville Heights acquired the much smaller DigiKnow, a Cleveland digital marketing agency, on Oct. 26.
Marcus Thomas Managing Partner Jim Nash said more clients want the larger scope of expertise that full-service firms offer.
DigiKnow strengthened Marcus Thomas' digital marketing, analytics, search marketing, interactive development and web and mobile marketing.* Arras Group of Cleveland in December merged with Keathley Advertising in Akron to form the 24-person Arras Keathley Advertising, to build on each other's strengths and shore up each other's weaknesses, said President Jim Hickey.
Arras Keathley last month announced plans to share a floating office later this summer with a software company called LeanDog in a renovated 19th-century steamship that once housed Hornblower's restaurant. The boat will anchor a nautical business park near Burke Lakefront Airport.
Pindor, the president of Radius Marketing, said White House brings extra marketing abilities in broadcast, billboard marketing, media buying and television production.
Radius's clients include The Blaster Group, Root Candles of Medina, Checkmate Marine of Bucyrus and Lorain National Bank.
White House used to create audio recordings, webcasts and podcasts for retail and commercial clients including Mercy Medical Center and Lorain National Bank.
"Now we have the capability to purchase media and produce broadcast and television shows, along with additional resources we haven't before had in-house," Pindor said.
White House's Bill Bender is now Radius's director of media/marketing. His son, Matthew Bender, is an account executive.
Pindor said he expects to hire two or three more public relations, account executives and web/mobile specialists.
"White House clients will now benefit from the public relations and promotional capabilities established at Radius, with the added ability to develop and expand website development, mobile marketing and social media marketing for all clients," Bill Bender said in a statement.
Pindor said: "All of us are from big agencies, and for years, my whole business model has been keeping it small and keeping it in-house. I do think it's the wave of the future, especially in Cleveland."
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Usually, home teams have the clear advantage in showdowns between fairly evenly matched teams. However, I believe there are four home teams that very well could be in trouble this weekend.
In order to qualify for this list, the home team in jeopardy has to be ranked. After all, if the home team is clearly outgunned, it is not much of a prediction to say they are going to lose.


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Carne tremula (1997) aka Live Flesh
Plot: Pizza delivery man Victor is having an argument with Elena, whom he met a few days ago, but she was high then and doesn't want to hear about him. Reacting to the noise, two cops, young David and older Sancho, arrive at the scene, the gun accidentally goes off.. Four years later David is a wheelchair basketball star, he's married to Elena, Victor is released out of prison and their destinies begin to cross again.
Genre: Drama
iMDB Rating: 7.5/10 from 13,850 users
Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Cast: Liberto Rabal, Francesca Neri and Javier Bardem
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ERLING GRAFF, 96, Devils Lake, formerly of Starkweather, died Wednesday in a Devils Lake nursing home. (Dunnigan Dix Funeral Home, Cando)
RICHARD C. ANDERSON, 59, of Ray, died Wednesday in a Tioga hospital. (Fulkerson Funeral Home, Williston)
KENNETH LUND, 88, Tioga, died Thursday in his home. Funeral Monday, 10 a.m., St. Thomas Catholic Church, Tioga. Visitation Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., in Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga.
LAVERNE HABERSTROH, 77, Rolla, died Wednesday in Pendleton, Ore. (Elick Funeral Home, Rolla)
ROY BIRD BEAR, also known as ROY THOMAS, 73, rural New Town, was dead on arrival Tuesday at a Watford City hospital. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m., Four Bears Community Center, New Town. Wake service today, 5 p.m., in the community center. (Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City)
DOUGLAS BRUNELLE, 68, Grand Forks, formerly of Dunseith, died Monday in a Grand Forks hospital. Funeral Tuesday, 10 a.m., St. Michael's Church, Dunseith. Wake Monday, 4 p.m, prayer service Monday, 8 p.m., both in the church. (Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau)
MATHIAS P. WEBER, 88, Devils Lake, formerly of Calio, died Wednesday in a Devils Lake nursing home. Funeral Monday, 10 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Visitation Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., Rosary and Scripture service Sunday, 5 p.m., both in the church. (Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake)
CAROLE BARENTHSEN, 85, Powers Lake, died Thursday in a Tioga nursing home. (Springan Funeral Home, Stanley)
DONNA M. WAGNER, 70, Mercer, died Thursday in a Bismarck hospital. Funeral Monday, 10:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center, Mercer. (Goetz Funeral Home, Washburn)
NEIL ARNTZEN, 87, Bottineau, died Thursday in a Bottineau hospital. (Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau)
RUTH MARION QUAM, 91, East Grand Forks, Minn., formerly of the Devils Lake area, died Wednesday in a Grand Forks hospital. Funeral Sunday, 4 p.m., St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake. (Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake)


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Liverpool, NY - State police say four boys, ages 11 to 13, threw rocks at vehicles driving on the Thruway early Friday in Liverpool.
Several people reported the rock-throwing incident about 2:30 p.m.
Witnesses told state police the boys were throwing rocks at the westbound traffic, just east of the Electronic Parkway exit No. 37 in Liverpool, according to a news release.
At least one vehicle was damaged. Troopers said when the boys threw a rock at the vehicle, it caused a deep dent and scratches to the passenger's side front door.
An Onondaga County sheriff's deputy found the boys nearby, but off Thruway property.
All four youths were charged with second-degree reckless endangerment and released to their parents pending action by the Onondaga County Probation Services. State police did not release the names of the boys because of their ages.


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October 17, 2011 at 1:52pm
We hate Rick Perry just as much as the rest of the country does, but don't say Texas sucks, because there is a HUGE amount of the population that will bend over backwards to help someone in need without thinking twice about it. Based on your avatar, I've not found that to always be true in Louisiana….heck your state govt can't even give their citizens decent roads…..I always know when I've crossed into Louisiana from Texas when the road changes from being smooth and straight to one being rough and full of potholes…..you have alot of room to talk when trying to make Louisiana sound better than Texas. Not to mention all those cajuns in the backwoods who still commit rampant racism.
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That is completely and utterly wrong. Ok so the spanish teacher grew up in Mexico…that's all and good, but you do NOT come to another country and make US students pledge allegiance to Mexico and sing their national anthem. There is one thing about learning the spanish language but teaching those to things have absolutely nothing to do with learning the language. Sorry but both the teacher and the superintendent should be fired for allowing this to happen. Teachers in Mexico sure as heck don't team english to their students and make them pledge allegiance to the US and sing our national anthem….so many mexican parents would yank their kids out and demand the gringo be sent back to the US if that happened….it should NOT be happening here
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Knox vowed to "never go willingly" back to prison in Italy.
Amanda Knox to @RobinRoberts: "Couldn't believe what I was hearing" as court found her guilty http://t.co/amtw2rUuiI pic.twitter.com/dbPdLbqCaB— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 31, 2014
Many English language news reports of Knox's dilemma have emphasized the emotional cost to the Seattle graduate student. But international coverage has also focused on the victim and subsequent convictions of Knox, Raffaele Sollecito and another man, Rudy Guede.
Reporter Andrea Vogt began covering the story shortly after Briton Meredith Kercher was found stabbed inside the villa she shared with Knox and two other women in Perugia in November, 2007.
On Friday, Vogt penned a column for U.K. editions of The Week that slammed American arrogance in coverage of the crime and criminal prosecution:
Frankly, it makes a mockery of the Italian magistrates who professionally managed this appeal, and who regularly risk their lives prosecuting the mafia in that very same courtroom. Has American arrogance ever been so bold? Have the western media ever been so complicit in such an orchestrated public relations sham?
While reports here have addressed Knox's recourse to avoid extradition, The Mirror reported that an analyst told Sky News there appears to be "no reason" why Knox wouldn't be extradited:
Gemma Lindfield told the channel: "There's a valid extradition treaty between the US and Italy. "The countries made that agreement in good faith and there's no reason why the Italians would not submit a request. "I cannot see any reason why she would not be extradited."Kercher's family responded to the new verdict Friday. Here's The Guardian's video of their remarks.
More links:
Knox 'sad and frightened' by Kercher murder verdict [Irish Times]
Amanda Knox guilty: 'I am frightened and saddened by the unjust verdict' [The Independent]


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A West New York contractor who started a political action committee was charged yesterday with trying to bribe a town fire code official to squash more than $8.7 million in fire code fines, federal authorities said.
Victor Coca, who owns YYY Enterprise, paid thousands in bribes to the fire code official, who was cooperating with the federal government, to eliminate fines at two buildings, one on Hudson Avenue owned by Coca and a second on Bergenline Avenue that is owned by a friend, according to the criminal complaint.
Coca, of North Bergen, who appeared in front of Judge Joseph A. Dickson in Newark federal court yesterday, faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. On his Facebook page, Coca posted three days ago, in Spanish, "Never use anything to avenge yourself ... just sit and wait. Those who hurt you only hurt themselves."
Authorities say that Coca, 48, approached the official, who was not identified, on Feb. 3 and asked if he could pay $5,000 to eliminate more than $14,000 in fines stemming from fire code violations at his friend's building.
Eventually the two settled on $2,000, which was paid by Coca on March 27 in a meeting that was recorded.
At the March 27 meeting, Coca and the fire code official discussed the bribe necessary to reduce $8.7 million in fines on the Hudson Avenue building to the original $5,000, the criminal complaint said. On April 7 and April 16 the two met again to finalize a deal in which Coca would pay a $5,000 fine for the town and $5,000 to the fire code official to reduce the fine, authorities said.
In two meetings with the fire code official on April 21, one of which was recorded, Coca paid $10,000 to wipe the slate clean on the Hudson Avenue building, authorities said in the complaint.
Coca may also be in some trouble with the state Election Law Enforcement Commission. His PAC, West New York Future Vision, held a fundraiser at Las Palmas restaurant in West New York earlier this year, but has not registered with ELEC, officials at ELEC said yesterday.
West New York Mayor Felix Roque was a guest speaker at the event at Las Palmas. In October Roque was acquitted of federal computer-hacking charges. Though Roque was a guest speaker at the event, WNY spokesman Pablo Fonseca said last night that that wasn't a "connection" to the PAC.
"He has no association and no knowledge of this super PAC, who its members are, its disbursements of money, the money that came in, he has no knowledge of that."
He added that he did not know if Coca has ever made any personal donations to Roque's political career, but that if any money was received from Coca, that that money would be contributed to a nonprofit, senior citizen center or Little League in West New York.
Coca's defense attorney, Zak Aljaludi, called the charges against Coca "ridiculous" in federal court yesterday, to which Assistant U.S. Attorney Rahul Agarwal responded by telling the judge to consider the evidence behind the allegations.
Agarwal said the alleged acts of bribery have been video recorded, and that phone calls related to the briberies have also been recorded.
Dickson increased the unsecured bond needed for Coca's release from $50,000 to $100,000, which was quickly co-signed by Coca's girlfriend, who was present in court. Coca has been released, Aljaludi said right after the hearing ended.
The judge also ordered that all of Coca's travel documents be surrendered and imposed travel restrictions on him, noting that he can only travel in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
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It could have been anything - or nothing - but at least you don't feel too bad. What did the parents think of your meal? It looks great, as always.
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It could have been anything - or nothing - but at least you don't feel too bad. What did the parents think of your meal? It looks great, as always.
They tried it and liked it. I made it primarily for myself but did offer them some and they shared a small plate. The only problem is is that when I feed people I like feedback (for future restaurant purposes). When I feed them though they don't really have a taste for food if that makes sense so everything I make them is "perfect" (there words not mine) and their answer is essentially useless to me.
One user on /r/paleo suggested that it's a possibility that it was just too much liquid fat all at once. I did have olive oil as an initial dressing and then used the left over fat/juices that the cooked components were cooked in (bacon fat, sausage fat, and red wine vinegar) as a dressing over top of the entire salad as well... and there was quite a bit of liquid fat and I'm thinking it is possible that it was too much.
Either way it was FREAKIN DELICIOUS and I have zero regrets... :)
Yessss! The return of food pron!
Query, is a BP fast just drinking BP all day or just until the afternoon?
Sorry to hear about the rain man, but at least it wasn't Purple and didn't make Doves Cry!!! Should I stop or keep going?
[QUOTE=ecks;1177533]@siobhan Even if the cat did kick it over it would be less likely to break if it wasn't at the edge of the counter. :(
So experimenting with a few things lately - I blame dave asprey...
The first- Back on bulletproof coffee- taking about 2 tbsp of butter and I'm eyeballing 2 or so tbsp of mct (though I think I got a little overzealous this morning and put closer to 3tbsp in). This is my 4th morning doing BP coffee and my second doing a full BP fast. Feeling great!
The second- I'm trying to "hack" my sleep (as david puts it). The first step- raw honey and MCT oil before bed. Raw honey because the claim is that it will go straight to your liver and that's the easiest place for your brain to get glycogen from (to run sleep cycles). And MCT to keep ketones up so that you don't lose fat burning abilities. We'll have to see how it all goes but after 2 nights of sleeping I feel quite nice!
Dinner yesterday- the first photo worthy thing I've done since being at my parents. Wish I had more herbs but it still tasted amazing and still photo'd well.
Tomato salad with feta, fresh cilantro, fresh thyme, challots, parsley, olive oil, and pink salt. Topped with fried Chorizo, Bacon, whole garlic pieces, and shallots and finished (in the pan) with red wine vinegar.
Great meal but I ran into a problem. Something in the meal made me sick... now I don't mean bloaty... I mean like chocolate rain. At no point was there discomfort at all but there was almost no consistency in my movements and I've had 4?5? since that meal at 6pm last night. I have no idea what it would be. I've had all of those ingredients before- granted I've never eaten an entire garlic bulb in one sitting before.[/QUOTE]
I think he/she was right. That makes a lot of sense. Rings a bell with me, I think I did something like that once. Nothing wrong with a good clean out once in a while. :)
I know what you mean about the parents. I attribute my own cooking skills, whatever they may be, to the fact that I had a dear friend who thought I was a great cook and could give proper feedback. And I really trusted him and knew that he could help me be a better cook. Stuff like - It tasted great but the texture was a too coarse. Cut the onions into smaller pieces. Too much onion. Not enough onion. That was so useful and I was really able to learn. Now that I cook only for myself I am afraid that my cooking is too idiosyncratic and I'm afraid to cook for anyone else!
Well, I for one am quite convinced we would all love your cooking:)
@sugarbare BP Fast is a BP coffee in the morning (low toxin organic coffee, and a 1:1 of MCT oil and butter) in place of breakfast. You may fast through lunch or eat at lunch depending on what you are looking for fasting wise.
@siobhan I'm sure if the two of us got into the kitchen we could make something great together ;) ;)
@pam Thanks! :) I'm moreso wanting to grow my cooking ability though. I know it's there but I want to experiment with new things too
No BP coffee today... There's a crack in my blender cup (which I discovered when I went to go flip it on the base) made a coffee mess everywhere. Needless to say no bp fast today and I was late for work. Breakfast was 2 tbsp of mct and a chomped on a chunk of butter.
Been looking at this lately:
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Got to thinking... If being grounded and removing electrons from my body would help me sleep then I should look further into it. Instead of buying one of those though I did a DIY version and gave it a go. Bought a 10$ grounding strap and cut up an electrical cable. Removed the + and - parts of the plug at the receptacle end and stripped some of the wire at the ground end. Clipped the grounding strap to the ground and plugged in the cable. Over all sleeping with the strap around my wrist wasn't bothersome. It has a quick release for if/when I have to get up and pee but it didn't bother me. I slept better than I have most nights but I didn't feel like I got deep sleep. I'll give it a go for a few more nights. Then sleep a few nights without and see if it's worth it.
I'm really interested in this sort of thing - I bought the Earthing book a while ago. I would definitely go with a DIY like you did, the product is way too much money and has way too many bad reviews. I live on the second floor, so I would have to plug it into a grounded outlet. Must get going on this...another improvement to my sleeping cave.
Sleep experament is going well... so well that I'm actually starting to blog about it. Posts won't come out for a while though. Want to have a mini series ready. Still also need to figure out of I'm putting it on my joint blog with CS or if I'm putting it on my personal blog. Yes it has a name, no it doesn't have any posts. When the decision is made I'll let you guys know.
So far the DIY grounding is working well! Combined it with raw honey, MCT, and new for last night- Magnesium Citrate. Freakin dave asprey has me on a sleep hacking bender but I'm loving it! Last night was night 3... I keep adding new things every night to improve my sleep and I've gotta say it's going well... This morning was the first time since moving in with my parents that I've woken up before the noise on my wake-up light alarm clock... heck... I woke up while it was at a brightness of 8 out of 20! But I did take the extra time to relax in bed... :D
Oh! Sidebar... someone tried to break into my car last night... second time this has happened in my parents neighbourhood... At midnight my dad hollers down the stairs to let me know my alarm is going off. I sprang up the stairs body fully awake, brain still half 3/4 asleep with my keys to deactivate the alarm so I wouldn't wake up the whole street. The remote wouldn't work... Ran outside in my sleep attire (aka boxers and nothing more) to my car across the street and the remote still wouldn't work. Had to put the key in the lock and turn it to turn the alarm off. Start heading back to bed and I feel something sticky at my toes... I had gouged my toe on my parents extremely sketchy walkway to the door on the way back in. I could only recall this after I felt the blood... semi clean the wound put a sock on in place of bandages, strapped on the grounding strap and went back to bed. Odd thing is that these sleep remedies are working so well that I passed out and slept right through the night. Even skipped the obligatory pee breaks I usually encounter in the middle of the night. All in all I think it's working
In the morning I got a better look at my toe... there's a piece of meat missing going right under my toenail! Looks awesome but gross... after my shower the chunk of toe meat that had dried and shriveled up had re-hydrated so I cut it with scissors... pretty picture indeed!
Re-kindled my love for a paleo safe fast food joint in town this week... "BurritoBoyz". Haven't been there in forever because it never freakin clicked to me that I could get it without the tortilla. Went on monday with CS and went back twice yesterday-once for solo lunch since I didn't have my bp coffee in the morn and once for supper with my sis. I didn't plan on the second one but I was supposed to be doing dindin with my sis and she posed the question "ever heard of burritoboys"? To which I responded "Had it for lunch but I'm down to do it for dinner!"... I swear it was a sign... Damn that stuff is good!
Got my bulletproof coffee back in hands today and happy to have it! I'm feeling damn good today! :)
So BIG news! ... That I won't share now... I know... I'm a tease like that.
In other news the sleep experiment has turned into a 3 and possibly 4 part blog post + an instructional (on the DIY grounding strap)... this will also not be posted for some time...
Really I realize that I came to do a journal entry and came to the conclusion that I can't share anything. Oh well! It's been typed it's being posted!


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"Jump on the train," said Rhiannon Giddens. "We won't let you fall." And that was about all it took to get the crowd stompin', clappin', and "yee-hawin'" although it was halfway into the show before anyone got up to dance with the Carolina Chocolate Drops willing to oblige.
"Look at them standing there, so hopeful," Giddens teased just before announcing they would be adding one more dance tune that wasn't part of the normal set.
I doubt there was anything the Carolina Chocolate Drops could have done that would have disappointed the packed house at the Ladies Literary Club Tuesday night. From the moment they stepped on stage you knew this was a show that could bring down the house, and considering the amount of stomping taking place, I could just image the building itself jumping to the beat.
Opening was Grand Rapids-based Chris Crown who offered a mix of originals and covers including his own version of the Jimi Hendrix's classic "Red House." Smooth, with his own sense of humor, Crown was definitely the perfect warm-up to what was about to come.
"That's what it is about," said Dom Flemons, who played some wicked bones. "You've got to have a beat to get people to dance. If they don't have that, they're not happy. So with old-time music, you play it hard."
That is certainly what the Carolina Chocolate Drops did from the opening song of Etta Baker's "Peace Behind the Bridge" to the a cappella closer "Travelin' Shoes." Justin Robinson performed his original "Kissin' and a Cussin'," which also is on the group's new album Genuine Negro Jig.
In fact, each of the three members got a chance to shine. Giddens' voice (she was trained as an opera singer) exploded on "Why Don't You Do Right?" written by Kansas Joe McCoy. Flemons moved fluidly from bones to jug to banjo. Robinson's fiddle playing was simply memorizing to the point that you just couldn't help move the minute he put the bow to the fiddle.
Stories about the music and those behind it accompanied each piece giving you a rich understanding of the performance and with you leaving with a greater appreciation for the entire show. Humor abound: "What do you call a folk viola?" Giddens asked the audience, later saying "My husband says a Texas fiddle, because, you know everything is bigger in Texas."
Not everything is bigger in Texas, because I would daresay the Carolina Chocolate Drops are an unstoppable force. Their album was released through Nonesuch Records, a Warner Brothers' label, and only days before the concert, the group appeared on NPR's Fresh Air. From audience conversations, it was speculated that the NPR interview helped with ticket sales since only about fifty tickets had been sold up until a week before the concert. Tuesday night, people were being turned away as the 400-plus Ladies Literary Club auditorium was sold out.
For those not-lucky enough to snag a ticket, rally for them to come back. In fact, we should all rally for Carolina Chocolate Drops to return to Grand Rapids as I their star will get only bigger and bigger. "We didn't get our invitation to the twenty-fifth anniversary of the We Are the World video," Flemons joked with Giddens adding "maybe next time." I'd bet on that.


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As the world watched the first democratically elected Palestinian government implode in a three-day civil war last month, Hala Gores felt a personal stake in the outcome.
A Palestinian, Gores says she immigrated to Oregon with her family at age 10 to flee discrimination by the Israeli government. Gores, a 44-year-old Portland lawyer, has focused attention on her people's struggle as a member of the Portland-based Americans United for Palestinian Human Rights. Formed in 2000, the group lobbied The Oregonian to change its Middle East coverage.
The troubled region made bloody headlines recently when Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, leader of Fatah—the largest Palestinian political faction—dismissed the government led by the militant Islamist group Hamas, which won elections last year. Hamas has seized the Gaza Strip, and Fatah controls the West Bank.
Gores, president of the newly formed Arab-American Cultural Center of Oregon, spoke with WW about Hamas' appeal, the pro-Israel lobby and The O's Mideast coverage.
WW: Has Hamas leadership been good for Palestine?
Hala Gores: George Bush and his neocons demanded that Palestinians have democratic elections. They didn't expect that the Palestinian people would overwhelmingly support Hamas. It came as a surprise to everybody, but it really should not have in light of corruption in Fatah—corruption supported by U.S. administrations. So Hamas comes in and they provide Palestinians with an alternative. They are not corrupt. They have provided social and welfare services for the Palestinian people. What violence have we seen since Hamas took over in Gaza? None.
You sound like a Hamas fan.
Absolutely not. As a secular individual I cannot support an organization that has religion so intertwined in its charter. I hope that in the creation of a Palestinian state in the future, there will be separation of church and state, unlike Israel, which is a theocracy.
Should the U.S. engage Hamas as a legitimate player?
Hamas is the democratically elected government in Gaza of the Palestinian people. It is hypocrisy at its worst if the Bush administration demands elections, but if the quote-unquote wrong people get elected we refuse to deal with them. We are starving the Palestinian population in Gaza.
But Hamas is a terrorist group.
We do that all over the world with all kinds of organizations. We support brutal dictators, we put them in power, we fund them. We fund Israel to the tune of $5 billion a year, and that money goes toward the bombing and shelling of Palestinian civilians.
Do you think Israel should exist?
It's kind of laughable to ask, because Israel does exist. Whether I think it has a right to exist means absolutely nothing. I want the two people to live together and have a just, lasting peace, with the right of return for the Palestinian refugees.
Are Palestinians incapable of self-rule, given the election results?
You have a people who have been ethnically cleansed, robbed of their homes, of their land, traumatized for more than 60 years. They are brutalized, unemployed and impoverished. They had two choices, Hamas or Fatah. Fatah is supported by the neocons and Israel. Fatah is corrupt. Hamas is not corrupt. What choice did we have?
You met with Oregonian editors in 2005. Did their coverage change?
They took the information we presented them, in black-and-white, and completely ignored it. The news wires is what they blamed. They didn't take any responsibility.
You say the media problem is nationwide. Some Palestinians ascribe the problem to Jewish media ownership. Do you?
I am always really nervous to talk to anybody about news ownership by any religious group. To prevent us from talking about the truth, all one has to do is label one an anti-Semite and the discussion stops there. I'm not saying that [Jewish media ownership] exists or doesn't exist. The focus is on why the news media tends to focus on one side of this conflict.
And why is that?
The Israeli lobby has been written up as the most powerful lobby in Washington, D.C. And there are certain newspapers, when they report a more balanced view of Israel, there is tremendous pressure put on them, financial and political, to stop that kind of reporting.
Gores' parents are Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox.
Americans United for Palestinian Human Rights reviewed 140 Oregonian articles from 2004 and found the daily reported 88 percent of Israeli deaths, compared with 63 percent of Palestinian deaths. It also found The O reported 100 percent of Israeli children's deaths but only 18 percent of Palestinian children's deaths.


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By agribusiness student Tim Abbott
Hello my name is Tim Abbott. This fall I will be a senior at Ravenna High School. I have lived in Ravenna all my life on my family's 2000-acre cash crop farm. On our farm, we raise corn, wheat and soybeans. At a young age, my parents got me involved in the local 4-H program. This is where I found my love for agriculture. As I got older, I became involved in the Ravenna FFA Chapter. FFA has been a natural extension to what I have learned in 4-H, but it's given me further opportunities to develop my confidence and public speaking skills. I have even had the opportunity to serve as my chapter's sentinel for two years.
Even though I live on a strictly cash crop farm, I love animals. It was through 4-H that I found this love for animals. Today through 4-H, I raise animals and sell and show them at the Muskegon County Youth Fair.
Throughout my career in 4-H, I have raised and shown countless pigs, some cows and even a sheep. But my favorite animal is definitely the pig. I don't know what it is about them, but I love to raise pigs. It is just plain fun I guess. Every year I count down the days until I can get my pigs. It is an awesome feeling when you get those little pigs, and you get to watch them grow into big adult pigs all ready to go to the fair and get shown and sold.
Then, you get to do it all over again the next year. I look forward to the fair every year. It's an experience you can't get anywhere else. So, because I'm such a fan of pigs, here is a recipe for my favorite meal -- you guessed it, pork BBQ.
Recipe: Pulled Pork Barbeque
4 lb pork roast
2 onions, sliced, divided
1 onion, chopped
5 or 6 whole cloves
2 cups water
16 oz bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce
salt and pepper
Place one sliced onion at the bottom of Crock Pot.
Stud pork roast with cloves and season with salt and pepper.
Place roast in slow cooker on top of the sliced onion. Cover with the second sliced onion and add enough water to fill Crock Pot two thirds of the way.
Cover and cook on low 8 to 12 hours.
Remove roast. Remove and discard cloves, bone and fat as well as any water, onions and grease remaining in pot.
When pork roast is cool enough to handle, use a fork or your fingers to pull it apart until the entire roast is shredded.
Return the pulled pork to the crockpot. Mix in the chopped onion and BBQ sauce and cover. Heat on high for 1-3 hours or until the onions are soft.
Serve on large, crusty buns with a mustard based Carolina-style BBQ sauce.
Garnish with dill pickle spears, thinly sliced raw onion and pickled pepperoncini (Italian banana peppers).
Serve with crisp, homemade slaw. Carolinians would put the cole slaw on the pulled pork sandwiches. But that's up to you.


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Grand Old Fourth refuse composted | Letters | July 16
After the crowds headed home from another successful Grand Old Fourth, some of the waste left behind took a different route out of town this year. Normally, nonrecyclable refuse is carted off for burial in an eastern Oregon landfill; instead, much of the garbage was trucked to local operations for decomposition into garden-enriching soil.
Thanks go to over 45 volunteers, who rallied around Zero Waste of Sustainable Bainbridge to help give our party disposables a second life by monitoring compost/recycling/trash stations and checking on paired-up recycling receptacles and garbage cans.
Under their watchful care, 14 compost toters became jam-packed with leftover food, plates, trays, cups, forks, and napkins, since many vendors had made the switch to compostable corn, potato and sugar-based food ware, as well as paper goods free of plastic coatings.
As a result, we cut down the amount of trash by more than 125 bags. Not to mention, 17 96-gallon toters were piled high with cans and plastic bottles.
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A grand slam by Mike Costanzo helped Bowie blow past Harrisburg 7-2 Saturday night before 5,288 fans at Prince George's Stadium. The fifth-inning blast off LHP Justin Jones provided more than enough cushion for LHP Troy Patton, who stymied the Senators (13-32) for seven innings. The Baysox (24-22) evened this three-game Eastern League set at one game apiece with the finale slated for 2:05 p.m. Sunday.
Bowie took a 2-0 lead into the fifth. Singles by Robert Valido (3-for-4) and Jonathan Tucker preceded an intentional walk to Brandon Snyder, bringing Costanzo to the plate. The former Philadelphia Phillies prospect cranked a 2-2 pitch over the left-field wall for a 6-0 Bowie advantage.
Jones (2-7) surrendered 10 hits and six runs in 4.2 innings. He's allowed 12 earned runs over his last two starts, both losses to Bowie. ... Patton (6-1) improved to 2-0 against the Senators, scattering five hits and two talks. He was lifted in the eighth after yielding a solo homer to Jhonatan Solano -- for a feature on Solano, see Sunday's Patriot-News -- and a four-pitch walk to Michael Martinez. Ryan Ouellette tossed two scoreless innings of relief to close it. ... Washington Nationals OF Elijah Dukes joined the Senators on a rehab assignment and was 2-for-4. He was also charged with a throwing error. Recovering from a hamstring injury, Dukes is expected to spend at least one more game with Harrisburg. ... The Senators also activated utility man Jemel Spearman (calf) from the disabled list and placed SS Freddie Bynum (shoulder) on the DL. Spearman, who hadn't played since May 1, entered for 2B Ofilio Castro in the sixth and went 0-for-2.