text:
MOBILE, Alabama – The eventual creation of a litter patrol, increased anti-litter responsibilities on businesses and residences and stepped up enforcement by police and code enforcement officers highlights some of the proposed changes in the city's efforts to combat litter and blight.
While an amended litter ordinance would likely not be in effect until Oct. 1, the Mobile City Council could vote on a host of changes by its meeting next Tuesday.
If approved, the city's administration will institute an education effort for the public on what would be required.
The moves come as Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's administration attempts to take steps in a "war on litter" that he declared earlier this year.
"The next step in all of this is to move toward a more proactive enforcement of the litter ordinance," Keri Coumanis, assistant city attorney, said.
She said the changes are not necessarily a rewrite of the existing ordinance, but rather an improved level of enforcement that will put commercial property owners responsible for maintaining their parking lots.
Also, residents will be required to maintain their personal properties or face fines that could range from $250 to $500 per violation.
The changes are aimed at moving the city away from its longtime "311" system of having people call in litter-related complaints – something that Coumanis says often does not happen for parking lots and other properties – and move into a more proactive system of litter patrols.
"That's all in the works," Coumanis said about the establishment of city employees who be charged with enforcement. "We are doing some reorganization to create this department and it won't be fully staffed (immediately) but the goal is to move in that direction."
Reshuffling of departments and responsibilities will be required to create the added department, she said.
For instance, Code Enforcement will become a "sub-department" within the city's Urban Development Department. Currently, code enforcement officers work under the oversight of the city's forestry director.
"Instead of having it embedded in the forestry department, you'll have a deputy director and a department dedicated to code enforcement and litter abatement," Coumanis said.
Other provisions the city's administration is examining:
- Formal requirements for trash cans and cigarette receptacles, paid for by the business owner, at commercial properties throughout Mobile. The receptacles are to be placed at entrances and other places where people dispose of garbage.
- Multi-family dwellings (apartment buildings) and places of assembly (such as a church) will also be held to the same responsibilities as commercial businesses. Under the ordinance, each of these properties is to be "neat and sanitary" while keeping litter from "blowing or washing on to adjacent property, thoroughfares or into storm drains and waterways." Also, property owners must enclose all dumpsters.
- Signs are prohibited from being placed on trees or utility poles within the city's right-of-way.
The anti-litter efforts come at a time when the city is establishing a stormwater management plan that aims at cleaning up Mobile's often-polluted waterways. Stormwater management has been the subject of enforcement in recent years, with the city facing fines from the Alabama Department of Environmental Energy for not maintaining its system.
Stimpson's administration is working to bring the entire system "in-house," which means having city workers oversee it. Former Mayor Sam Jones' administration operated the system through outside contracts with The Mobile Group.
Aside from stormwater management issues, litter enforcement could be managed through "hot spot" policing overseen by Police Chief James Barber.
Under the hot spot concept, police aim at getting drugs and illegal guns off the streets by focusing on the places where drug crimes happen. One particular effort, called "Operations Bottoms Up," netted 60 arrests in areas north of downtown Mobile.
"The correlation between blight and crime is so strong," Barber said.
The hot spot policing effort also includes – after arrests are made and police have secured an area -- an effort to spearhead cleanup activities with neighborhood leaders.


text:
Now Playing
Ape Apps: Orangutans Learn With iPads At Miami Zoo
People are not the only ones picking up on current trends in technology. The six orangutans at the Jungle Island zoological park in Miami have been using iPads to play games and learn about vocabulary. Orangutan caregiver Linda Jacobs describes how the process works and which orangutans are doing particularly well.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
West Shore School District once again has responded to an accusation by a Susquehanna Township High School girls' basketball coach that her players endured "racial slanders" from Red Land High School fans.
Ryan Argot, district spokesman, issued a statement on behalf of the district that doesn't name basketball coach Julie Denniston but criticizes the coach's prior complaints via social media as "baseless accusations about racially inappropriate comments and other poor sportsmanship."
"Baseless accusations raised through social media libeled the reputation of the Red Land community and unfairly raised tensions for future athletic events," Argot said. "It does not go without notice, that similar concerns have been raised by the same coach after competitive events in other venues."
A week ago following a basketball game at Red Land High School, Denniston posted on her Facebook page that opposing fans sitting behind her team's bench repeatedly yelled "racial slanders the entire game to young kids just playing the game of basketball."
Denniston has not responded to repeated requests for comment this week.
A Susquehanna Township School District statement issued Friday in response to West Shore's didn't further explain what occurred at the game or defend Denniston's prior claim.
"There are varied opinions and divergent points of view being expressed in the media," Susan Anthony, Susquehanna Township School District spokeswoman, said in an emailed statement. "Susquehanna's athletic program will continue to stress professional and positive sportsmanship."
On Monday, Anthony had said Denniston told Susquehanna Township Athletic Director Rob Deibler that she believed that some adult fans for Red Land had created "a hostile environment for her players."
Anthony had said Bruce Kilmoyer, Red Land athletic director, told Deibler that he talked to several parents at last Friday's game. Two of those had addressed a player specifically by number, which is a violation of the spirit of the PIAA Code of Ethics.
Argot on Monday had said that someone from the district witnessed inappropriate behavior and took action to address it.
Deibler said Thursday he didn't know exactly what the comments were that Denniston heard.
Argot's statement Friday on behalf of West Shore reiterated points Andy Bell, Red Land's coach of five years, already put forth in an earlier statement.
Bell had said he, other school staff and officials never observed fans or a fan shouting racial slanders. He said a tape of the game supported his position.
PennLive's review of the tape showed it didn't capture any hostile shouts. The tape was stopped whenever game play stopped.
Bell also said Denniston "seems to have a history of calling out other schools and groups of people after losing games."
Argot's statement covers both of those topics and mirror's Bell's stance on those issues. Argot's description of what can be heard on tape is nearly a word-for-word reiteration of Bell's statement.
Argot said this is not just a "'he said, she said' scenario." In reviewing the tape, district administration found "no evidence that there were racially inappropriate or harassing remarks made during the game," Argot said.
Argot said allegation that some fans "were shouting racial slanders and making the environment hostile to the Susquehanna Township players is baseless, defamatory, and insulting to Red Land's fans, parents, players, and entire community."
Additionally, Argot said it was unfortunate the positive sportsmanship of both teams' athletes was "overshadowed by controversy generated when baseless concerns were shared via social media, rather than working collegially to correct any concerns."


text:
The Telegram website offers only a sample of the stories our reporters, editors and photographers work hard to get to the public every day.
Friday's full edition of The Telegram, on the other hand, contains much, much more, from news to opinion to our expanded Arts & Entertainment section.
• In the week before the federal byelection in Labrador, Liberal candidate Yvonne Jones has been served with legal papers.
CAI Marine has advanced a lawsuit against Jones, claiming she slandered the company.
The company has suggested comments by Jones contributed to its loss of a contract for Labrador ferry service — a contract worth about $28 million to the business.
In the House of Assembly in March, as an MHA, Jones accused the company of being "riddled with headaches and disaster ever since they started taking over marine service contracts in Labrador."
When Chris Newman, vice-president for CAI group, spoke with The Telegram about the pending lawsuit in early April, he said a statement of claim would be filed with the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court within the week.
• A dispute is continuing between the provincial government and the Town of Placentia over municipal construction permits for the replacement of the Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge.
Work crews have moved in to start the project, according to Placentia Mayor Bill Hogan.
However, he said Thursday, a meeting between staff of the Department of Transportation and Works and the town did not settle a standing disagreement over permit fees.
The mayor said a tentative agreement was reached between the representatives for both sides, but neither the town council or the provincial government ultimately moved from their fundamental positions.
"Our battle continues over the bridge," he summarized.
• Finance Minster Jerome Kennedy said that simply by asking about layoffs and bumping in the public service, Liberal Leader Dwight Ball was committing "nothing other than an attack" on members of the public service.
That didn't stop Ball from asking questions, although he didn't get much in the way of answers from Kennedy Thursday during question period in the House of Assembly.
Remember, for updates and the latest Breaking News, check www.thetelegram.com.
For the full picture, pick up a copy, subscribe to the full edition, sign up for the SmartEdition or download The Telegram app.


text:
Syracuse, N.Y. -- SUNY has ordered an affiliate of Upstate University Hospital to freeze a deferred compensation plan that was used to supplement the pay of Upstate's former president and some other top Upstate officials.
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher told Dr. Gregory Eastwood, Upstate's interim president, in a Nov. 25 letter to tell MedBest Medical Management Inc. not to pay any money out of the plan.
She also implies in her letter that Upstate may have transferred money to MedBest to fund the deferred compensation plan for top Upstate administrators.
In the letter obtained by The Post-Standard and syracuse.com, Zimpher said she wants MedBest to provide a full accounting of all transfers from that fund by Dec. 4.
MedBest, a medical billing and staffing company affiliated with Upstate, is at the center of an investigation by SUNY into whether Dr. David Smith, Upstate's former president, improperly padded his pay with compensation from MedBest and Pediatric Service Group LLP, a doctors' group affiliated with Upstate. At least two other top Upstate administrators also received compensation from MedBest.
Zimpher contends Smith received more than $349,000 from MedBest without her authorization.
Smith announced his resignation earlier this month. Eastwood was appointed interim president.
In a letter dated Nov. 26, Eastwood conveyed Zimpher's request to Chris LaLone, director of administration at MedBest. In that letter, a copy of which was obtained by The Post-Standard and syracuse.com, Eastwood told LaLone to notify Key Bank that the deferred compensation plan has been frozen.
David Doyle, a SUNY spokesman, confirmed the authenticity of the letters. He declined further comment because the investigation has not been completed.
Eastwood was not available for comment. Upstate spokesman Darryl Geddes said he could not discuss the matter because of the pending investigation.
LaLone of MedBest did not return a phone call seeking comment.
Steven C. Brady, Upstate's former senior vice president, received as much as $325,000 from MedBest in 2012, according to a financial disclosure filing with the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics. Brady retired earlier this month after SUNY launched the compensation investigation.
Wanda Thompson, an Upstate senior vice president, also received between $50,000 and $75,000 from MedBest in 2012, according to her filing with the Joint Commission.
In her letter to Eastwood, Zimpher wrote, " ... neither Upstate nor its Chief Administrative Officer fund or any other fund, account, or related entity should make any further transfers to MedBest for the purposes of the deferred compensation program."
The letter also says, " ... nothing in this letter should be construed as precluding further remedial action, based on new or additional information that may come to light during the course of the review."
After questions surfaced about compensation at Upstate, Zimpher announced SUNY will increase scrutiny of its leaders' pay.
She wants all SUNY presidents to fully explain all of their compensation outside their state salary.
MedBest provides billing and many other services to doctors affiliated with Upstate. It also employs non-union nurses and other staff who work at Upstate. State records show MedBest has received more than $22 million in contracts from Upstate since 2009. Pediatric Service Group has received more than $42 million in contracts from Upstate since 2008.
You can contact health writer James T. Mulder at firstname.lastname@example.com or (315) 470-2245. Follow him on Twitter @JamesTMulder.
Letter from SUNY to Eastwood at Upstate


text:
A Georgia man pleaded guilty in federal court in New Orleans Thursday (Feb. 27) to participating in a wide-reaching child pornography ring centered around a pair of websites that showcase videos of minors engaging in sexually explicit activities and offer tutorials for members on ways to coerce children into sex acts.
Daniel Nolan Devor, 39, of Brunswick, Ga., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown to a single count of conspiracy to produce child pornography.
The case against 27-year-old Abita Springs resident Jonathan Johnson, whom federal prosecutors say was the architect of the pornographic websites with more than 27,000 members, was unsealed last week. So far, that investigation has led to 25 arrests and 10 federal indictments, including Devor's.
Devor was initially charged in November of last year with distribution and receipt of child pornography in what investigators say was his involvement with Johnson's websites. Devor was a member, and also had video uploading privileges, authorities say. Prosecutors in December charged Devor with an additional conspiracy count.
A sheepish Devor, shackled and dressed in an orange jumpsuit, appeared alongside his attorney, Buddy Spell. Devor faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison, but prosecutors said they plan to ask for a sentence reduction based on Devor's acceptance of responsibility.
Prosecutors say Johnson's websites contained videos depicting minors between the ages of 13 and 17 engaging in sexually explicit acts, including with animals. According to a factual basis read aloud by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Klebba, Johnson testified that he traded videos with Devor, who used several fictitious online user names to post content. Prosecutors say Devor uploaded nine videos to one of Johnson's websites, including videos involving 13- and 14-year-olds, and in one instance, bestiality. Devor's videos were viewed 9,230 times, authorities said.
Devor is currently incarcerated at the St. Charles Parish Correctional Center, where he will remain until he is sentenced on July 17.
The other federal defendants are Johnson, John C. Foster, 44, of Tipp City, Ohio; Aung Gaw, 25, of Fremont, Calif.; Sean Jabbar, 32, of Minneapolis; Christopher Jamieson, 30, of Douglasville, Ga.; Andrew J. Korpal, 29, of Granger, Ind.; Nicholas Saine, 27, of Seattle; Stanley Zdon, 27, of Tuckerton, N.J.; Christopher Schwab, 25, of New Orleans; and Vittorio Francesco Gonzalez-Castillo, 26, of Tucson, Ariz.


text:
Don't let the weather get you down.
While today's rain has forced postponement of the baseball and softball state finals, we are expecting to find out who the final spring season state champions will be by Sunday.
Our staff will be covering every game this weekend, below is the schedule:
Saturday, June 8
Boys Lacrosse Tournament of Champions final
Don Bosco Prep vs Ridge , 5 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse Tournament of Champions final
Moorestown vs Shawnee, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 9
BASEBALL STATE FINALS: Live coverage from every game
Group 4 Final
Westfield vs. Eastern, 3:30, at Toms River North
Group 3 Final
Cranford vs. Burlington Township, 12:30, at Toms River East
Group 2 Final
Mahwah vs. Cinnaminson, 12:30, at Toms River South
Group 1 Final
Middlesex vs. Pompton Lakes, 3:30, at Toms River South
Non-Public A Final
Seton Hall Prep vs. Gloucester Catholic, 3:30, at Toms River East
Non-Public B Final
Morris Catholic vs. Rutgers Prep, 12:30, at Toms River North
SOFTBALL STATE FINALS: Live coverage from every game
Group 4 Final
Watchung Hills vs. Washington Township, 11, at Toms River East
Group 3 Final
Indian Hills vs. Wall, 3, at Toms River North
Group 2 Final
Hanover Park vs. Robbinsville, 1, at Toms River North
Group 1 Final
Haddon Heights vs. Saddle Brook, 1, at Toms River East
Non-Public A Final
Immaculate Heart vs. St. John Vianney, 5, at Toms River North
Non-Public B Final
Sacred Heart (Vineland) vs. Lodi Immaculate, 3, at Toms River East


text:
not tht i want to use it but wasn't the astrao web filter service supposed to start up today?
pm if u want 2 add me on wii my wii number is on the side
currently own: wii,wii sports,3wiimotes,wii play,2nunchucks and a classic controller ohh and a recharge packs for my wiimotes
cant wait for the mario strikers charged tournament!!!


text:
The Sherwood Figure Skating Club hosted the annual Sherwood Invitational Sept. 12-13 at Sherwood Ice Arena.
More than 100 participants came from throughout the Northwest, some traveling from as far as Anchorage. The competition featured all U.S. figure skating levels, from basic skills to senior ladies.
Club Secretary Dot Defler was very happy with the turnout: "This year was the biggest invitational we've ever hosted," she said. "We were so excited to have such a high level of skating here in Sherwood and are already planning next year's event."


text:
Seven new images from the upcoming fifth installment in the "Resident Evil" franchise, "Resident Evil: Retribution" have become available which you can see below.
The wildly successful film franchise adaptation that has grossed nearly $700 million worldwide to the popular video game series, "Resident Evil," returns in its highly anticipated fifth installment, "Resident Evil: Retribution" in state-of-the art 3D.
The Umbrella Corporation's deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race's last and only hope, Alice (Milla Jovovich), awakens in the heart of Umbrella's most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun.
Paul W.S. Anderson directs a cast that includes Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Sienna Guillory, Kevin Durand, Shawn Roberts, Colin Salmon, Johann Urb, Boris Kodjoe and Li Bingbing from a script he wrote.
"Resident Evil: Retribution" opens in AMC 3D/2D theaters and IMAX 3D on September 14, 2012.
Source: ShockTillYouDrop
Want to see a movie tonight? Get your tickets as well as theatre and show time information here


text:
GULF SHORES, Alabama -- The "Little Zoo That Could" in Gulf Shores has received two new Bengal tiger cubs from the Marcan Tiger Preserve, and the cubs are available now for encounters with the public.
Zoo curator Cyndi Johnson said the cubs are both Bengal tigers, though their coloration differs. The golden tabby is a 6-week old male named Romeo. The white tiger is a 5-week old male named Hamlet.
The 30-minute encounters cost $50 for adults and $25 for children age 4-12, who must be accompanied by a paying adult. The tigers had their first public encounters Thursday, and Johnson said bookings are already being made for encounters through the month of July.
While hundreds of visitors flock to the zoo for these one-on-one interactions, or just to observe through the glass, many animal rights groups say the encounters are harmful and want them banned. Several groups have petitioned the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to prohibit the encounters and bills have been introduced in the U.S. House and Senate to increase regulations on animal encounters, though none has gotten past committee.
The tigers are only small enough for safe human interaction for about the first few months of their lives. Animal rights groups say the tigers often face cruel living situations once they are too big for such encounters, and that the abundance of captive tigers creates false impressions that the animals are not endangered in the wild.
There are currently more tigers living in captivity in the United States than there are wild tigers left in the world. Habitat loss and poaching have decimated the wild population, as tiger parts are used in some ancient Chinese medicines.
The photo gallery above and video below were taken during a tiger encounter last year with cubs Kato and Calypso at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.


text:
Alabama added another name to the competition to replace punter Cody Mandell at Alabama on Monday as Hoover High School punter Tuck Borie announced via Twitter that he plans to join the Crimson Tide as a walk-on this fall.
Proud to say that I'll be joining the Tide next year!! -- Tuck Borie (@T_Borie) February 3, 2014
Borie, a 6-foot-1, 198-pound starter for the Bucs, earned All-State honors as a punter for the 6A state champs in 2013 punting 48 times for an average of 38 yards per punt. Borie was particularly effective at pinning opponents deep in their own territory, dropping 24 of 42 punts inside the 20 with just three touchbacks. Borie also landed 12 punts inside the 10.
Borie will compete with incoming scholarship punter JK Scott for the vacated starting position at Alabama this fall.
Check out highlights from one of Borie's best performances from his senior season, Hoover's win over Vestavia Hills, in the video below. You can also read Hoover head coach Josh Niblett's thoughts on Borie in this profile from AL.com's Jeff Sentell.


text:
Since 1984, Can Do MS, formerly The Jimmie Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis, has been at the forefront of promoting the culture and belief that everyone living with MS has the power to live full lives. Our organization honors the legacy and beliefs of founder Jimmie Heuga, a pioneer in the MS care management field who was diagnosed with MS in 1970. At the time of his diagnosis, and in line with conventional medical wisdom of the time, Jimmie was advised to avoid physical activity to manage his condition and preserve his health. Being the high-caliber athlete and rebelling against his prescribed sedentary lifestyle, Jimmie began developing his own program of exercise, nutrition and mental motivation to improve his physical condition and outlook on life with MS.
As Jimmie's condition improved, he not only realized the power of exercise, nutrition, positive thinking and movement to enhance his life with MS, more importantly, he realized that by focusing on what he could do rather than what he could not, he was able to go beyond perceived limitations to live his best life with MS. Jimmie's mind, body and wellness-based approach to managing and enhancing life with MS changed the way the MS field viewed and treated MS. Today, as researchers continue to seek a cure for MS, Can Do MS's interdisciplinary approach continues to fill a unique gap in the continuum of MS care management.


text:
DETROIT - Outdoor ice can make for some ugly hockey.
But that doesn't make Friday night's win any less beautiful for Michigan Tech.
The Huskies took down Michigan State for the third time this season, outlasting the Spartans 2-1 in a 10-man shootout after a 2-2 tie to advance to the Great Lakes Invitational Championship game at Comerica Park tonight against Western Michigan, a repeat of Tech's 2012 triumph.
With grade-A misses from C.J. Eick, Mike Neville and Chris Leibinger late in the third period, the Huskies looked like they might be setting themselves up for heartbreak tied 2-2 with overtime looming. The Spartans practice shootouts each week - Big Ten games use them to settle ties - and Tech doesn't bother.
Instead, Pheonix Copley continued his love affair with Detroit, stuffing four of five Sparty skaters while Husky forward Ryan Furne buried his chance after some slick stick-handling to send Tech into the championship game and Furne to the bottom of a dog-pile.
The Huskies will skate for a chance to win back-to-back GLIs for the first time since 1979-80.
Fact Box
Tech0 1 1 0 - 2
Tech won shootout 2-1
First period - No scoring. Penalties - MSU, Jake Chelios (cross-checking), 2:23; Tech, Blake Pietila (elbowing), 12:54.
Second period - 1, Tech, Jacob Johnstone (Blake Hietala, Tyler Heinonen), 13:10. Penalties - MSU, Chelios (high-sticking), 3:25; MSU, Matt DeBlouw (slashing), 6:46; MSU, Rhett Holland (high-sticking), 16:54; Tech, Mike Neville (interference), 19:41.
Third period - 2, MSU, Matt Berry (Chelios, Greg Wolfe), :52 (PP); 3, MSU, Ryan Keller (John Draeger), 4:02; 4, Tech, Alex Petan (Neville, C.J. Eick), 8:13. Penalties - Tech, Chris Leibinger (tripping), 16:30.
Overtime - No scoring. Penalties - none.
MSU, Michael Ferrantino - NG; Tech, Tyler Heinonen, NG; MSU, Berry - NG; Tech - Petan, NG; MSU, Villiam Haag - G; Tech, Tanner Kero - G; MSU, Brent Darnell - NG; Tech, Pietila, NG; MSU, Wolfe, NG; Tech, Ryan Furne - G.
Goalie saves - MSU, Jake Hildebrand (43 shots, 41 saves); Tech, Pheonix Copley (26 shots, 24 saves).
"It would be a great thing to go back-to-back. It has been many, many years since Michigan Tech has done that," sophomore Alex Petan said.
"As soon as we hit the ice for warm-ups it was the experience of a lifetime."
Copley won the John MacInnes Trophy last season, given out for the GLI MVP, after posting consecutive shutouts.
Two third-period goals snapped his streak Friday - though he still finished with a more-than-respectable 24 saves on 26 shots - but Copley proved he still has that GLI magic touch by blanking MSU's Michael Ferrantino, Matt Berry, Brent Darneel and critically, State captain Greg Wolfe.
"You get on a roll as a goaltender and he has played very well here," Pearson said.
"They practice shootouts, they have some very dangerous guys on that shootout and he did great. Obviously it helped us win the game."
As Copley held up his end, Furne did the rest.
The senior, fifth in line for the three-person shootout, skated in hard from the side and deked his way past an aggressive Jake Hildebrand.
Furne put a punctuation on the win as he slammed the puck past the completely stretched-out MSU netminder.
"I just looked at the previous shooters with what happened and I saw that the goalie came out pretty far, so it was hard to get a shot off. So I knew I had to put a deke on and luckily it worked out for us," Furne said.
"We have had two shootouts (the first was at Minnesota Duluth in October) and we have won both," Pearson added.
"I am going to vote in the WCHA that we go to shootouts."
With choppy ice and unpredictable pucks, Tech tried to keep its attack as simple as possible in regulation, shooting when a lane opened and crashing to the net hard.
It paid off with two "greasy" goals in the second and third period, as Jacob Johnstone slapped home a rebound from Blake Hietala's shot and Petan earned a critical equalizer with a seeing-eye shot from the slot.
Tech outshot State 43-26, a long-running trend for the Huskies of plenty chances but few goals.
"We really talked about under-handling the puck and from the defense up to the forwards I thought we did that really well," Petan said. "We didn't do too much, kept it simple and it worked for us."
"I think both goals weren't the greatest scoring opportunities but you have to. In a game like this, with ice conditions like this, there aren't going to be, maybe, a lot of great goals. You have to get to the net and hopefully get a bounce," Pearson added.
Taking some of the shine off the victory, Tech proved wasteful in the third period with several golden chances to win the game in regulation.
Eick rattled the crossbar when given time and space from the slot, and Neville and Leibinger (who sprang free after leaving the penalty box at the right time) both misfired on one-on-one breakaways.
Neville missed wide after deking to create space, while Leibinger fired right into Hildebrand's stomach.
Wasting chances like that will be devastating against a team with Western's quality.
"We didn't score on our best scoring opportunities tonight, and that has plagued us a little bit this year," Pearson said.
The puck is scheduled to drop at 7:07 p.m. tonight (though that time has proved pliable to maintain the ice conditions), though the game will not be televised on Fox Sports Net Detroit until 10 p.m., as the network is committed to Pistons and Red Wings games on both its feeds.


text:
This is an ad-supported free flashlight application with bright light and fast starting speed.
Developer: Gabriel Nativo
Category: System
Latest version: 1.0.4
Total versions: 1
Submitted: 14 Oct 2014
Updated: 14 Oct 2014
Flashlight app by Gabriel Nativo is completely free (ad-supported) software for Android powered smartphones.
According to the developer it has a bright light and starts fast. It took more than 315 hours to develop, design and update this flashlight till now.
This flashlight does not install unwanted shortcut icons on your home screen and it does not install automatically starting services that drain the battery. This flashlight uses the camera flash led as light source and is therefore much brighter than flashlight apps that use the display instead as light source.
The flashlight file is big because this flashlight contains high resolution images for devices with a high resolution displays. But it can be installed on sdcard, so the size should not be a problem.
Network communication, Full Internet access: - This permission is needed by the flashlight to be able to download ads from the internet.
System tools, Prevent phone from sleeping: - This permission is needed by the flashlight to prevent the device to go into sleep mode, because otherwise the camera flash led would go off automatically.
Hardware controls, Take pictures: - This permission is necessary, because this flashlight uses the camera flash led as light source that can only be accessed over the camera. On some devices it's necessary to use advanced features (e.g. auto-focus) in order get the led working. Don't worry, no pictures are taken.
Hardware controls, Control flashlight: - This flashlight needs this permission to control the light of the camera flash led.
Flashlight 1.0.4 seem to be the latest available version. Below you can find file(s) assigned to this version:
Description/changelog of Flashlight 1.0.4:
Released on April 9, 2012.
Communications (216)
Contribute+ Submit App
+ Submit Device
Follow on
Share Flashlight
If you want to SHARE this FREEWARE with your friends on a forum, blog or via email, please use the code snippets below.
Share on a forum
The code will work on any forum, which supports BB codes.
Share on a site
Copy and paste the HTML code below directly into your site or blog.
Share via email
Copy the link below and paste it into your email.


text:
Lots of attention understandably goes to Cam Newton in anticipation of Monday's BCS Championship Game. But ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit believes it's the other quarterback, Oregon's Darron Thomas, whose performance will be the X-factor.
Oregon's up-tempo, zone-read option offense runs a lot of plays that are not predetermined. That means Thomas (492 rushing yards) reads an unblocked defender before deciding whether to keep the ball or give it to LaMichael James (1,682 yards) or Kenjon Barner (519 yards).
"If I'm Auburn, I'm giving the quarterback a read to make him keep the ball," Herbstreit said. "I do not want LaMichael James and Kenjon Barner the opportunity to have the ball in their hands. Because of that, I think Darron Thomas -- with all this talk about Cam Newton -- is the X-factor in this game.
"Because he's going to have to run and he's going to have to throw to get this up-tempo offense going. I think Ted Roof and Gene Chizik are going to say, 'We cannot let LaMichael James beat us. Let's make Darron Thomas beat us.'"
Thomas averages 5.8 yards per carry and 209.8 passing yards per game. He has thrown for 2,518 yards, 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions while completing 60.7 percent of his passes.
However, Thomas' passing numbers dipped late in the regular season. In the Ducks' final three games, against Cal, Arizona and Oregon State, he completed 55.8 percent for 149.3 yards per game.
Herbstreit said no matter what Auburn's defense practiced against over the past month, it can't duplicate the tempo of Oregon, which snaps the ball every 16 to 17 seconds.
"How does Auburn fare over four quarters against that tempo?" Herbstreit said. "How does Oregon's offensive line handle Nick Fairley? Does he get penetration? Does he blow up plays?"
On the flip side, Herbstreit liked the one-liner from Oregon defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti about preparing for Newton: "I've been sleeping like a baby. I wake up every two hours and cry."
Said Herbstreit: "Everybody has had a plan, including Nick Saban. It's one thing to draw it up and go against the scout team and tell your defense, 'This is working great.' Then you go out and show up and there he is -- 6 feet 6, 250 pounds -- on the other side and it's not hype. It's the real deal."
Because Newton is so balanced as a runner and passer, Herbstreit said he would first try to stop his running.
"There's a risk there because to be able to slow him down running, and to slow down Michael Dyer and Onterio McCalebb, you have to crowd the line of scrimmage. You have to get numbers," Herbstreit said. "To do that, you have to put defensive backs on islands against talented receivers.
"With Cam's ability to throw the football, that will be a big, big thing in this game. Can Oregon tackle Newton? It's one thing to be there and another thing to bring him down. And by leaving themselves vulnerable in the secondary, can Oregon hold up one on one to withstand him throwing the ball?"
In other words, expect quite a bit of passing Monday.
Oregon ranks 51st in pass defense at 214 yards per game. The Ducks are 16th in pass efficiency defense and sixth in red-zone defense.
Auburn ranks 106th nationally against the pass at 250.5 yards allowed per game. The Tigers are 75th in pass efficiency defense and 97th in red-zone defense.
"When Darron Thomas is on, Oregon really throws the football well," Herbstreit said. "With the concerns Auburn's had in their secondary this year, I think their defensive line dominating the line of scrimmage is the key to the game. If they allow Thomas to run and throw when he has time, I think it's going to be a tough day for Auburn's defense."
E-mail: email@example.com
Twitter: twitter.com/jonsol


text:
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama – A big second half propelled second-ranked Lanett to a 55-41 victory over sixth-ranked Westbrook Christian in boys action at Jacksonville State's Pete Mathews Coliseum.
The Panthers play LaFayette, which downed North Sand Mountain 64-58, in Thursday's regional championship.
Class 2A second-ranked Lanett (25-5) led 23-20 at the half, but outscored the Warriors 17-8 in the third period and steadily increased the lead throughout.
Check out AL.com photographer Mark Almond's photos from the Lanett-Westbrook Christian boys game.
Orendaz Holloway scored 16 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Panthers. Jalen Washington contributed 11 points and seven rebounds while Mandell Ray added 10 points and nine rebounds.
Colin Edwards and Alex Perkins each scored 12 points to lead Westbrook (26-5). Edwards also grabbed nine rebounds.


text:
Merita Bakeries Co
1945 ORTIZ AVE, Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1657
Compliment this business
Street address:
City / suburb:
Fort Myers
ZIP code:
(239) 337-1657
Contact name:
Tom Cabalier
Contact title:
GPS Longitude:
GPS Latitude:
Places nearby
0 miles away
Groceries And Related Products, Nec
0.04 miles away
Motor Vehicle Supplies And New Parts
General information
Business data
|Standard industrial classification code:
|City / suburb:
|Fort Myers, FL
Not quite what you're looking for? See recommended web results
Is this your business? Claim this profile to get thousands of free views!
QR code with Merita Bakeries Co contacts
Install a QR code reading app on your smartphone to scan and convert it to Merita Bakeries Co contact information.
There are no reviews on Merita Bakeries Co yet.
Be the first to write a review about your experience with the company.
Be the first to write a review about your experience with the company.
More details about Merita Bakeries Co
According to our records, this business is located at 1945 ORTIZ AVE in Fort Myers (in Lee County), Florida 33905, the location GPS coordinates are: 26.6433332 (latitude), -81.8111892 (longitude). Merita Bakeries Co is categorized under Groceries And Related Products, Nec (SIC code 5149). Known organization manager is Tom Cabalier. You can contact the company by phone at (239) 337-1657.
Not satisfied? Select a reason•Rate this page•Send feedback
Or try our search form or quick navigation by category and location
Recommended categories in Fort Myers, FL
Similar companies
Aquarium Products Inc
23120 Dover Dr., Pasco, FL
Groceries And Related Products, Nec
Groceries And Related Products, Nec
Captain Foods Inc
P.O. BOX 1158, Volusia, FL
Groceries And Related Products, Nec
Groceries And Related Products, Nec
Distribuidora Detortillas La C
5189 Canoe Bend Dr., Palm Beach, FL
Groceries And Related Products, Nec
Groceries And Related Products, Nec
Also viewed
Certified Home & Electric
906 Truman Ave., Monroe, FL
Real Estate Agents And Managers
Real Estate Agents And Managers
9773 NW 41st St., Miami-Dade, FL
Eating Places
Eating Places
Yard Media
563 E Horatio Ave., Orange, FL
Advertising Agencies
Advertising Agencies
Rio Olympics might be a mess, but Tokyo 2020 has some cool high-tech plans
Driverless taxis for athletes and holograms for info.
Thu, Jul 07 2016
Clinton takes big step toward easing tensions with Sanders
With new college affordability plan, the presumptive Democratic nominee won praise from rival.
Thu, Jul 07 2016
US urges aerial spraying amid jump in Puerto Rico Zika cases
The U.S. territory is debating whether to fumigate with the insecticide Naled.
Wed, Jul 06 2016


text:
Five times British Champion, he has scored five victories in the North West 200 Meeting. From Dalbeattie, Ian won his first TT Race in 1997, when he took the Junior Race honours, setting lap and race records.
In 1998 he scored a 'Superbike' double with victory in the Formula One and Senior Races.
We are constantly compiling and updating biographies for all competitors in the database.
If you would like to contribute please contact
[email protected]


text:
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®by PowerReviews
Natural Bori Cotton Grommet Top Curtains, Set of 2
Reviewed by 6 customers
Displaying reviews 1-5
Previous | Next »
Comments about Natural Bori Cotton Grommet Top Curtains, Set of 2:
I ordered 3 pairs of the Natural Bori Cotton Grommet Top Curtains for our music room/study. I wanted burlap curtains. I searched everywhere online and in stores. I was getting frustrated, because I couldn't find the length I needed (108") or a good price. Finally, I looked at World Market online and found these. I called a store, and the employee told me they look like burlap and are great sellers. I ordered them for $39.99 a pair! Can't beat that price! We have received many compliments from guests. My husband loves them so much he suggested we get more for the dining room. Unfortunately, the price is now $63.98 a pair. Bummed about that, because I need more two pairs.
Comments about Natural Bori Cotton Grommet Top Curtains, Set of 2:
Perfect look for a closet curtain in my rustic industrial room.
Comments about Natural Bori Cotton Grommet Top Curtains, Set of 2:
These look great in our house. They are a nice neutral and I'm sure we'll have them for many years. They let quite a bit of light in. They are also extremely wrinkled out of the package. I read many reviews that claimed the wrinkles would just "fall out". Well, I let these puppies hang for two weeks and they were just as wrinkly. Maybe these other reviewers live somewhere humid. Who knows. Anyway. I ended up taking them down. I sprayed them down with water and ironed them. Now they look great. They didn't get warped or anything with ironing. I know burlap can be tricky. I recommend ironing them before you hang them to save yourself some trouble.
Comments about Natural Bori Cotton Grommet Top Curtains, Set of 2:
These panels are AMAZING- Exactly what I was looking for. They were so expensive every where else that I even considered making them myself only to find that the cost of just the grommet set(without fabric) for one window panel was almost as much as the cost of the whole beautifully finished panel-- used my 15% off memberpass coupon--I'm a happy WM shopper!!!
Comments about Natural Bori Cotton Grommet Top Curtains, Set of 2:
Love the texture and the color. Really made my guest room pop with its rustic décor. I threw them in the dryer to get any winkles out, big mistake! They drew up about 3" but thankfully misting them with some water and stretching them down while on the rod made them go back to original length. The creases from being folded do fall out with time hanging I was just hurrying the process and should have know that a burlap type material would draw up with heat, if you can't wait on time I would steam or just mist with water. They are not black out curtains but they are not sheer either. They are beautiful and a great deal.
Displaying reviews 1-5
Previous | Next »
Related Products
Suzani prints are known for their intriguing and ...
Dreamy, light and airy, our neutral-toned cotton voile ...
In a playful paisley pattern with bold hues ...
Recently Viewed Items


text:
SAGINAW, MI — Midland High boys basketball coach Eric Krause could sense his team's belief from the sidelines. That confidence was rewarded as the Chemics pulled out a 64-59 Saginaw Valley League North road win over Saginaw High.
"I could sense that the guys knew they could play better than they were," Krause said. "We fought back from a double-digit deficit. The guys knew we could sneak away with one.
"You could see we had momentum."
Will Williams led Midland (12-4, 9-4) with a game-high 15 points, while Alec Johnson and Tyler DeJong each had 14 and Nathan Blanke finished with 11.
Markell Bradshaw led Saginaw (14-2, 10-2) with 11 points, followed by Julian Henderson's 10 points and 10 rebounds and Leonard Mushatt's 10 points.
Midland charged back in the fourth quarter, outscoring Class A No. 4-ranked Saginaw 17-9. Williams gave the Chemics a two-point lead, 61-59, with around 30 seconds remaining -- the first lead for Midland in the second half. Alec Johnson clinched the game on the following possession with a clutch steal and score to make it a four-point cushion.
"We started to execute better, and that allowed us to hang around," Krause said. "That was important. Having more patience against their pressure was key. We had to be more aware and make better cuts to break it."
Krause believed it was the first win for Midland in Saginaw since 1975.
The loss snaps Saginaw's seven-game win streak -- the Trojans last loss was Jan. 4 against Saginaw Arthur Hill (No. 3 in Class A).
"I think we were playing not to lose, instead of to win," Saginaw coach Julian Taylor said. "Our guys weren't on the same page. We have to get back to basics.
"There wasn't enough ball movement, and there was too much individual play."
Saginaw used a 22-9 second quarter to take a 34-24 lead at halftime, but was outscored 40-25 in the second half.
Midland hosts crosstown rival Midland Dow at 7 p.m. Thursday. Saginaw hosts Arthur Hill at 7 p.m. Feb. 19.


text:
IRC confronts financial issues
The Intermunicipal Relations Committee has money in savings, but it's dwindling at the rate of about $55,000 a year, which means that in seven to 10 years, it could be gone – without even taking into account capital needs that will surface in the interim.
The committee discussed the problems at a recent meeting.
One way to erase the operational deficit may be for member municipalities to levy recycling fees through addendums on water bills or by selling leaf bags with logos, according to Executive Director John Frederick.
The alternative may be contributions from the four member municipalities – Altoona, Logan Township, Hollidaysburg and Tyrone, he said.
Other, more radical alternatives could create a wholesale change of framework for trash and recyclable collection in the IRC communities, eliminating the solvency worries and the need to add a new charge on residents, according to Frederick.
It actually could reduce residents' costs, he said.
Capital needs alone will be about $1.7 million over the next 10 years, with $700,000 of that need surfacing during the first five years, Frederick said.
That is $170,000 a year for a decade.
Most of the big expenses are for replacement of machinery like a horizontal grinder and a windrow turner.
Grant money could cover maybe half of the need, Frederick predicted.
But the committee's operational deficit will make it hard or impossible to set aside money to cover the rest.
"It's very sobering," said committee member Patrick Plummer, a member of Hollidaysburg Borough Council.
The committee tries to maximize income and minimize expenses, "but you can only squeeze the budget so much," Frederick said.
No one doubts the staff has been frugal, said Mark Schroyer, Hollidaysburg manager.
The committee could earn more by selling more compost at its compost facility at the Buckhorn and by earning more tip fee income, but that's "not a silver bullet," Frederick said.
The committee could also get bigger performance grants, if it can convince the people in the area to recycle more diligently, said committee member Erik Cagle, an Altoona city councilman.
Committee member Jim Patterson, a Logan Township supervisor, wondered whether privatizing the compost facility near the Buckhorn would help.
The downside to privatization might be larger tip fees, Frederick said.
The committee accumulated the "nest egg" that subsidizes the operational deficit during approximately 12 years when it had no staff and therefore only truck maintenance expenses, Frederick said.
During that time, city workers, or Frederick, employed as a contractor, applied for and received periodic performance grants between $30,000 and about $90,000 from the state Department of Environmental Resources, he said.
The grants would have been larger, if not for mediocre recycling numbers and occasions when city staffers lacked enough time to gather complete data, according to Frederick.
Since then, recycling numbers have improved, but the state has reduced the performance grant amounts by revising the formula, Frederick said.
The state cut the grants 40 percent in 2012, said Katrina Pope, the committee's education and enforcement coordinator.
The performance grants now don't even come close to paying for curbside collection of recyclables, Frederick said.
Changing the framework could mean changing the current private-subscription model of trash – and more recently recyclable – collection to a contract system, Frederick said after the meeting.
There's a continuum that includes a single hauler for recyclables, and at the extreme, a single hauler for all four communities, responsible for trash collection, recyclable collection, yard waste collection and perhaps even other responsibilities like collection of bulky waste, electronics, hazardous household waste and composting operations.
Such a contract could reduce the bill for the average household from the current $21 to $26 a month to perhaps $17.25 to $18.25, he predicted.
It could reduce that cost because a single hauler can be more efficient – going house-to-house on every street.
In the current setup, even the most efficient haulers criss-cross one another on routes and frequently have long distances between pickups, Frederick said.
Haulers protested such a one-hauler proposal about 10 years ago in the city, leading City Council to back off the proposal, helping to cement the current 44-year-old system in place.
But there are ways to include the private haulers, even if the IRC municipalities would adopt a new framework, Frederick said.
One way would be to partition the IRC area into territories, each served by a participating hauler, awarding contracts for those territories based on where each hauler has his heaviest concentration of customers, Frederick said.
Portland, Ore., has chosen this setup, he said.
If the IRC municipalities should adopt a contract-hauler framework, the committee would still have a necessary role as a "shepherd" of the program, helping to ensure the four communities fulfill their legal trash collection and recycling responsibilities – responsibilities that have grown in number in recent years, Frederick said.
Funding for the committee could come from performance grant money or the contract income or both, he said.
"The discussion is just getting started," Cagle said.
At budget time this year, the committee will need to "get down to the nitty-gritty," Schroyer said.
Mirror Staff Writer William Kibler is at 949-7038.


text:
Don't be fooled. While Hoboken resident Jochen Spengler designs microprocessors for specialized supercomputers for a living, his true passion is saving energy.
Spengler, who comes from energy-conscious Germany, saved his condominium building thousands in electricity bills by taking energy-saving measures and installing a solar panel on the building's roof.
"I like the outdoors and I like nature," said the 37-year-old. "Seeing how humans are destroying nature with carelessness and reckless behavior, it hurts to see that, especially when you see how easy it is to change things without impacting quality of life."
Four years ago, Spengler bought an apartment in a 20-unit condominium building at Second and Bloomfield streets. When he saw the $20,000 energy bill for the building and its common areas, he was flabbergasted.
"It didn't make sense to me. Why were we consuming so much?" he said.
Spengler, who has been creating energy conscious solar and water systems as a hobby for over 10 years, got to work. He spent $300 of his own money to install energy-saving light bulbs (he was reimbursed by the building's homeowners' association after the switch saved them $1,000), lowered the common area thermostat, closed open windows and set the common area lights to turn off in the day.
These measures, he said, cut the energy bill by 30%, a savings of about $5,000 per year, $250 a year per unit. After getting the homeowners' association to replace broken windows and use front-loading washers (which use only 13 gallons of water versus top-loading machines' 29 gallons), he saved the building $1,000 more.
He was determined, however, to keep going.
"We should save and conserve as much as possible and whatever is left, produce that through renewable sources," said Spengler.
After failed attempts to rally his neighbors or get the homeowners' association to take out a loan, Spengler ended up investing $200,000 of his own money into a solar system on the building's roof.
He spent two years planning and getting permits for the project, two months for installation (which he said was delayed by construction complications), and almost two more months for inspections. Today, the solar panel produces enough power to bring the common area bill down to $1,000 to $3,000.
Spengler noted that his neighbors pay him a small fee monthly to help him recover the cost.
Since then, two "green" developers - Red Bridge Homes and Bijou Properties - have asked Spengler to help them install similar systems on their properties in the city.
"Someone needs to go ahead and push for environmental protection," he said. 'I am so passionate about solar - I want to help as much as I can."
For more information, visit Jochen Spengler's website.


text: Famous Left-hand GolfersIn wake of Bubba Watson's recent Masters success, we take a look at the world's most famous left-hand golfers…Phil Mickelson Without doubt, Mickelson is the most successful left-handed golfer of all time. Having spent over 700 weeks in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking, the American has won 42 events on the PGA Tour, including five majors. Nicknamed 'Lefty', Phil Mickelson can also play right-handed and was introduced into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2012.Mike WeirThe Canadian is another major winner, best known for his Masters win in 2003 which saw him become the first left hander to win the event. Weir spent an impressive 110 weeks in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking from 2001 to 2005 and comes in at 22 in the PGA Tour career earnings with a substantial $27M. Bob CharlesThe Kiwi born Bob Charles was a legend of the game in the 60s and early 70s, becoming the first ever left hander to win a major at the British Open in 1963. With 68 professional wins including 23 on the PGA Tour, he ranks amongst the very best left handers the world has seen. He has been formerly knighted by in his native homeland.Bubba WatsonOne of the game's big hitters and 2014's Master Champion. The American left hander shot a final round of 69 to overhaul a two shot deficit on his co-overnight leader Jordan Speith, clinching his second Green Jacket in three years. The hugely popular and likeable Bubba became the 17th player to win two Masters and at just 35, surely has more majors in his sights.Left hand or right hand, why not join us for a golf break here in Suffolk this spring! Back to all blogs


text:
Syfy and NBC Universal announced today that paranormal investigation show 'Ghost Mine' will return for a second season.
The second season of 12 episodes is set to premiere in September, 2013.
In its first season, Ghost Mine averaged 1.25 million total viewers, with 617,000 Adults 18-49 and 727,000 Adults 25-54, making it a Top 10 original cable broadcast series in both demos during its Wednesdays at 10 p.m. time period based on Live +7 data.
According to the press release:
For Season 2, the rag-tag team of gold miners and pair of paranormal investigators will return to Eastern Oregon's Crescent Mine to continue their quest for gold and evidence of ghosts at the notoriously haunted mine. Located near the historic gold mining community of Sumpter, Oregon, the Crescent Mine is believed to contain high amounts of gold.
Each hour-long episode of the new season will feature the Ghost Mine crew battling the elements in hopes of striking it rich while delving further into the mysterious history of the Crescent Mine and revealing new information about the recurring Masonic symbols, Native American presence and a spirit named "Joe." While the miners use the time-honored tools of their trade – including pickaxes and explosives – the paranormal investigators will introduce special new techniques and innovative gear to capture activity, including a revamped version of the popular RIPA (Remote Investigator of Paranormal Activity).


text:
Wk trailer harness
I just got back from the dealer buying a trailer harness. I saw the ones on just forjeeps but the one I got is completely different. Did I get the right thing? I don't mind splicing compared to plug and play.
Part number: 82209771ab
Hitches & Towing - Trailer Tow Wiring Adapters & Brackets: 82209771ab
|All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:45 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2016, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2012 - JeepGarage.Org
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Owners Community


text:
I am shocked that our Senate voted to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." What they did was reject God's teachings. What they also did was to tell the Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force chiefs of staff that they rejected their advice on the matter of gays.
Next our Congress will reject our field commanders advice on war tactics.
Well, I want everyone to know, based on our Senate's anti-God votes, I will actively campaign against all legislators who supported this repeal. Evidently, minority special interests are more important to Congress than what the vast majority of the God-fearing citizens of this country believe.
What next, Congress? Are you ever going to balance the budget?
All of those who voted to repeal this measure ought to hang their heads in shame.


text:
DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings moved up three spots to No. 13 in this week's MLive.com NHL Power Rankings after sitting 16th a week ago.
Give much of the credit for the move to a 5-3 victory Friday night over the visiting St. Louis Blues.
The Blues are among the top five teams in the various NHL Power Rankings and the Red Wings handed them just their second loss in six game this season.
More importantly – at least from the Red Wings' perspective – is Detroit avenged a 6-0 loss on opening night in St. Louis.
The Red Wings high point this week is No. 8 in NJ.com's NHL Power Rankings. At the other end, TSN.ca – which grades notoriously hard – has the Red Wings 16th.
Their biggest move was in the New York Post's NHL Power Rankings, where the Red Wings jumped from 29th two weeks ago to 20th last week to 13th this week.
MLive.com's top three teams this week are San Jose, Chicago and Boston.
Here's how the Red Wings stack up:
• NJ.com: Eighth, up from 13th. The skinny: "Two-game win streak something to smile about."
• CBSSports.com: 14th, up from 17th. The skinny: "Talk about up and down. The Wings followed up a big win over St. Louis at home by losing on the road in Columbus. Just when you think they have it going that happens. ... Jimmy Howard really needs some help. He's played all but 18:45 this season, starting every game."
• ESPN.com: 13th, same as last week. The skinny: "The Wings are starting to cook offensively, although the loss to Columbus Saturday blunts some of the positive feelings created by a big win over St. Louis the night before. Niklas Kronwall, with seven assists, is assuming a much bigger role offensively for the Red Wings. But they need to find some relief for workhorse Jimmy Howard in net."
• FoxSports.com: 12th, up from 13th. The skinny: "The Wings are dinged. Forward Darren Helm is set to have further tests on his back, zapping an already struggling offense of some needed speed."
• Philly.com: 12th, up from 13th. The skinny: "The Red Wings have had some trouble without retired superstar Nicklas Lidstrom and so many defensemen injured. Cornerstones Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg again anchor the offense for the Wings."
• CBS New York: 14th, same as last week. The skinny: "Avenging their 6-0 opening loss to St. Louis had to feel sweet, but the Wings showed their inconsistency by closing the week with a tumble in Columbus. Jimmy Howard needs to tighten things up a bit in net."
• TSN.ca: 16th, up from 17th. The skinny: "The Red Wings opened the season with their biggest question being their defence corps, following the retirement of Nicklas Lidstrom, so they are hardly equipped to deal with the injuries they've been saddled with on the blueline. Fortunately, C Pavel Datsyuk and LW Henrik Zetterberg are great enough to keep them treading water in the meantime."• New York Post: 13th, up from 20th. The skinny: "Veteran Henrik Zetterberg had a hat trick and figured in all five goals in Detroit's 5-3 win over St. Louis on Friday. If only the power play could get going."


text:
DATELINE: December 17, 2008 , Chicago
One thing is for sure, Yeshiva University needs a new public relations department. It now has been reported by multiple media outlets that the university lost somewhere between $100 million and $110 million in the Madoff debacle, but the press office has been largely silent The Yeshiva Commentator, which bills itself as the official newspaper of Yeshiva College and the Sy Syms School of Business, is reporting that President Richard M. Joel acknowledged in a mass e-mail to students that the university suffered a $110 million loss from a Madoff-related investment. Noach Lerman and Rafi Blumenthal, YU Endowment Shaken By Madoff Storm, Losing $110 Million.
According to the Commentator, the Yeshiva investment was through Ascot Partners rather than directly with Madoff. Ascot Partners is described as a hedge fund run by J. Ezra Merkin, who until his resignation last week, was...
The Desktop Guide is Quickly Becoming the Must Have Guide for Nonprofit Executives
Some of our readers have followed the link to the Amazon.com Web site, but apparently have not bought the Guide. If they were turned off by the price, they should reconsider. One prominent attorney in the exempt organization field grabbed a review copy of the Guide and couldn't put it down. She has instructed a number of her clients to buy it, pointing out to them that for less than 1/2 hour of her billable time, they receive a lesson (and resource) that tells it like she would like it told. If you are starting a new charity, the Guide could save you thousands of dollars in legal fees by teaching you how to better utilize your legal counsel and framing the issues so you don't spin your wheels at $400 an hour.
a member of Yeshiva's board of trustees and the chairman of its investment committee. Gary Rosenblatt, 'Golden Boy' Merkin Said to Have Misled Jewish Investors, Groups, New York Jewish Week (Dec. 17, 2008). Substantially all of the assets of Ascot Partners were invested with Madoff and that investment is now virtually worthless.
Let's see if we have this right. Yeshiva University's investment committee and presumably its board approved a major investment with a hedge fund run by the head of the investment committee. Well, we seem to have a conflict of interest here. The genius heading the investment committee and running Ascot Partners violated the most basic tenet of investing and fiduciary oversight—diversify, diversify, diversify.
Setting aside Merkin's sheer stupidity, where was the exercise of fiduciary duty? Why did Merkin and Madoff, also a Yeshiva trustee until last week, let Yeshiva buy retail when it could have bought wholesale? Unless Merkin waived his management fee or whatever compensation he received as the manager of Ascot Partners, Yeshiva found itself paying both Merkin and Madoff fees for managing its investment. If Madoff, in his role as a fiduciary, believed that investing with his firm was proper, why wouldn't he allow Yeshiva to make a direct investment rather one than through Merkin's Ascot Partners? That would have saved Yeshiva one level of fees. Of course, one must suspend one's disbelief before thinking of Madoff as a fiduciary. In other words, did Madoff have a fiduciary duty to minimize the fees Yeshiva paid to have its money stolen by Madoff?
The Commentator has done some fine reporting. It reports that a number of people were dissatisfied with Merkin. According to Commentator sources, Merkin was secretive and overbearing. Another source pointed out that Merkin "eliminated all the checks and balances." The Commentator notes that Merkin served on the investment committee of the UJA-Federation of New York, but that the UJA lost no money because its conflicts-of-interest policy prohibited investments through firms associated with committee members. That speaks volumes about the importance of a meaningful conflicts-of-interest policy.
Yeshiva University and its trustees face some interesting issues. Based on the facts revealed to date, Yeshiva's trustees should be considering a lawsuit against Merkin for breach of fiduciary duties as a trustee. The New York Post reported today that the university is considering a suit. Bruce Golding, Yeshiva U.'s Painful $110 Million Fraud Lesson. Will the other trustees be in breach of their fiduciary duties if they refuse to countenance a lawsuit against Merkin? One can argue "Yes." The potential claim against Merkin is a valuable asset. The trustees have a duty to maximize the value of that asset. Of course, the trustees also should be considering suing Madoff for breach of duty, but that is probably pointless given that he is (or will be) wiped out. It is worth noting that New York Law School filed a lawsuit in federal district court against Merkin and Ascot Partners. Ascot, Merkin, Auditor Sued Over Madoff Investments, Reuters (Dec. 16, 2008). The New York Law School Web site does not list Merkin as a trustee, nor does its 2006 Form 990, the one most recently available from GuideStar.
Bloomberg has provided us with a glimpse into the investment activities of some of the other Yeshiva trustees. Alex Nussbaum and Miles Weiss, Yeshiva Had Losses of $110 Million Linked to Madoff (Dec. 16, 2008). According to Bloomberg, at least seven members of Yeshiva's board of trustees had foundations that invested in Madoff directly or through Ascot Partners. The trustees are David Gottesman (former chair of Yeshiva's board) through the Gottesman Fund; Warren Eisenberg through a private foundation; Michael Jesselson through the Jesselson Foundation; Morry Weiss through the Sapirstein Stone Weiss Foundation; Emanuel Gruss through the Emanuel & Riane Gruss Charitable Foundation; Ludwig Bravmann through the L. Bravmann Foundation; and Robert Beren through the Robert M. Beren Foundation.
These investments by so many entities that are closely associated with Yeshiva trustees has a very clubby feel to it. Did any of these trustees do any due diligence on behalf of Yeshiva, or did they all just follow the leader? Business relationships among board members always raise the possibility that the trustees were scratching each others' backs. For example, did the investments by the other trustees cause them to defer to Merkin's and Madoff's judgment? Did the other trustees not raise questions out of fear of offending Merkin or Madoff?
The investment by these other entities raises another interesting question, which one of our readers brought to our attention in an e-mail. Why didn't some of the other trustees join the club? Surely they had the opportunity. Our reader sent us a copy of the 2006 Form 990-PF for the Sy Syms Foundation. Mr. Syms is a member of Yeshiva's board of trustees. There is no evidence of a Madoff-related investment on the return. Does that mean there was disagreement among board members? Did some trustees perform due diligence? If they found evidence suggesting that an investment in Madoff was unwise, why would the other trustees ignore or discount the evidence?
We have absolutely no sympathy for Merkin, whose lawyer issued a statement claiming that Merkin and his family were among the largest victims of the Madoff scandal. The fact that Merkin apparently exercised little or no judgment in his personal affairs does not absolve him of his duty to exercise diligence when serving as a fiduciary in an oversight capacity. Despite that fact, Merkin's lawyer said Merkin "intends to defend this lawsuit [New York University] vigorously, while seeking redress for himself and his investors from whoever perpetrated this fraud."
One person we talked to suggested that Merkin had no exposure because his offering documents and legal agreements gave him the authority to invest as he liked. That may cut others off from successfully suing him, but in our view, Merkin's fiduciary duties to Yeshiva undercut that technical reading of contract language. We suspect New York law holds Merkin to a higher standard when dealing as a fiduciary. One question will be whether Merkin disclosed the concentration of Ascot funds with Madoff.
At the end of the day, the big loser is Yeshiva University's development department. It presumably had been cultivating its trustees for years, looking forward to future contributions and bequests. Now that Yeshiva is embroiled in this mess, some of the trustees may be forced to resign. That will depend on what facts come out of the investigation. Moreover, the university may find itself suing Merkin and possibly other trustees. It is hard for us to imagine the defendants in a lawsuit turning around and making charitable contributions to the plaintiff. In short, development departments should be the ones demanding conflicts-of-interest policies. After all, it is their hard work that is destroyed when incestuous relations go bad.
Internal Revenue Service - Circular 230 Disclosure: As provided for in Treasury regulations, any advice (but none is intended) relating to federal taxes that is contained in this communication is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (1) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any plan or arrangement addressed herein.
If you liked this post, please visit http://www.charitygovernance.com for a description of our training and consulting services. You will also want to acquire a copy of Jack Siegel's book, A Desktop Guide for Nonprofit Directors, Officers, and Advisors: Avoiding Trouble While Doing Good." Copyright 2008, Charity Governance Consulting LLC. All Rights Reserved. You may not copy any portion of this post to a computer "clipboard" for re-posting anywhere or e-mailing, or otherwise reproduce this post. If you want others to review this post, you may provide them with a link to this web blog. Any use of the material or ideas in this post by reporters or other publishers shall make reference to Jack Siegel, author of "A Guide for Non-Profit Directors, Officers and Advisors: Avoiding Trouble While Doing Good" and this web blog. For additional information call 773-325-2124
If you liked this post, please visit http://www.charitygovernance.com for a description of our training and consulting services. You will also want to acquire a copy of Jack Siegel's book, A Desktop Guide for Nonprofit Directors, Officers, and Advisors: Avoiding Trouble While Doing Good."
Copyright 2008, Charity Governance Consulting LLC. All Rights Reserved. You may not copy any portion of this post to a computer "clipboard" for re-posting anywhere or e-mailing, or otherwise reproduce this post. If you want others to review this post, you may provide them with a link to this web blog. Any use of the material or ideas in this post by reporters or other publishers shall make reference to Jack Siegel, author of "A Guide for Non-Profit Directors, Officers and Advisors: Avoiding Trouble While Doing Good" and this web blog. For additional information call 773-325-2124


text:
20 Oct 2011 02:31 pm
Sleep Tackle
20 Oct 2011 02:59 pm
My fellow pokémon artist and friendly neighborhood nemesis Justin Hall recently launched his own site to host his comic strips in a more comfortable fashion, and thus I felt compelled to give it some attention in the only way I can. His Sleep Tackle is one of my own personal favorites, but seeing as it's one of his earlier productions, I concluded that it was in need of some treatment. This would be a great opportunity to work in my site name, but I won't.
JHall's strips and jokes are similar to mine in the sense that he's not afraid to mix multiple genres or references, and also take a realistic approach to the pokémon world and all of its whimsical laws and mechanics. You may have already seen his Dragonite and Poison strips, so that should be reason enough to visit!
Enjoy my convenient excuse for not spending one of my own ideas for an update, see you for x weeks!
20 Oct 2011 03:09 pm
That's hilarious. I've always wondered why only a handful of moves have damage if you miss.
20 Oct 2011 03:15 pm
funny ironic things is after i read this while playing black version this happened after i said it wouldnever happen...*Facepalm*
20 Oct 2011 03:16 pm
I always wondered.
I personally find it more funny when you've spammed Double Team before getting put to sleep, and you manage to evade the attack.
Evade. While asleep.
Pokemon clearly laughs at logic.
20 Oct 2011 03:17 pm
There is always an excuse when they are sleeping, as they could of just rolled over to get comfortable, but when they are FROZEN... How do you miss a frozen Snorlax?
20 Oct 2011 03:51 pm
I checked out the comic you mentioned in the author comment.
Needless to say I won't be running out of nightmare fuel anytime soon :P
20 Oct 2011 06:31 pm
Butterfree, I'm sorry but... You just won an EPIC FAIL award just then.
... ... ...
But the comic and the artist get and Epic Win. ^_^
20 Oct 2011 09:06 pm
i've always wondered if the powder made them sleep if the user then used a physical attck ho come they don't get affected
22 Oct 2011 03:01 am
I always pictured the sleeping pokemon rolling over in it's sleep and the attacking pokemon nosediving in the ground. lol But this is just more amusing.
24 Oct 2011 04:32 pm
@Red Spearow: Except that would require going ON TVTropes, which is like being Rickrolled all day.
In other news, LOL
27 Oct 2011 04:25 pm
I really like your comics more :/ This other guys' just dont seem to have the same witty flare. . .
With that being said, this is hilarious XD and so true. and so annoying. why does this happen!?
31 Oct 2011 01:26 pm
Funny but outdated...
This is indeed funny and reminds me of all post B&W Pokemon games. For in black and white Tackle now has a 100% accuracy, instead of a 95% accuracy. But still funny and painful to remember all those times of tackle missing.
04 Nov 2011 01:29 pm
@Gard: Only if the enemy used Sand-Attack, Double Team, is equipped with a Bright Powder, you have your pokemon equipped with an item that lowers its accuracy, or your pokemon has an ability that lowers its accuracy. Otherwise, no, 100% accuracy cannot miss. And the way the comic is going, it suggests that Sand-Attack/Double Team/Items/Abilities are not being used, thus the miss was just dumb luck.
05 Nov 2011 01:38 pm
@Michael: actually 100% accuracy moves can miss. their accuracy is actually 99.99%. It's happened to me in the games in the absence of those specific items, moves in play, and abilities.
05 Nov 2011 02:03 pm
@tyler: At this point, I'll put it this way, I have never had a move with 100% accuracy miss without the use of moves, items, or abilities that lower accuracy. For example, what move, on what pokemon was it that you missed with?
06 Nov 2011 01:48 pm
@tyler: I think you're referring to Gen 1 when every move had a 1/256 chance of doing nothing (e.g. a 100% accurate move would actually be ~99.6% accurate, a 85% accurate move would actually be ~84.7% accurate, etc.).
I guess this could be RBY when the 1/256 chance existed or before Butterfree had Compoundeyes (also applies to GSC) or maybe Rattata used Mud Slap or Double Team...
07 Nov 2011 09:57 am
The trainer and the pokémon involved are based on the RBY games, so during that time, Tackle could indeed miss. It doesn't in Black/White. And this being a homage strip, substituting Butterfree with something else was out of the question.
All of my strips can at some points be broken down by explanations and real facts, but that's also why they're funny to begin with.
07 Nov 2011 12:34 pm
@Bumbazzle: lol, true true. Reason why I stated that its outdated but still funny.
08 Nov 2011 01:22 pm
@AxelThePokegodTrainer: Actually, in the games, this can't happen anymore. Only in the first two generations could this happen, assuming that the Rattata is wild. In Generation III, Butterfree got the CompoundEyes ability, meaning that if its Accuracy or the foe's evasion was not altered, Tackle was 100% accurate. Then, in Generation V, Tackle itself became 100% accurate. And Rattata can't naturally learn Double Team or Sand-Attack. The only way this could have happened is if the trainer had a Manaphy or Smeargle use Double Team a few times and Heart Swap the evasion boosts to Rattata beforehand.
25 Nov 2011 02:07 pm
Am I the only one here that knows that CompoundEyes only negates the REDUCTION of accuracy. Therefore, anytime before Gen V, this could happen.
28 Nov 2011 04:24 pm
One time, my Lilligant do that with a Sigilyph, only the thing-with-a-super-complicated-name AVOIDED the attack. Three times. After that, it wake up and keep avoiding the attack, but that is not as strange as when it was asleep
(Sorry my terrible english, i´m from Argentina)
14 Dec 2011 10:16 pm
that is sooooooooooo funny, that always happens to me and I'm like WHAT THE HECK! its sleeping how'd you miss!!!
25 Jan 2012 06:00 pm
It may be late to post a comment on this one, but the same thing happened to me in FE8 a.k.a. FESS. Colm was sleeping, and yet he dodged a LANCE for gods sake. Colm be epic, unlike the Butterfree, who deserved beating by sticks and death by fire.
09 Jun 2012 09:41 pm
@akamaru1414: You're thinking of Keen Eye. Compoundeyes makes all moves known by the user more accurate, meaning it would've bumped Tackle's accuracy up to 100%.
10 Dec 2012 11:28 pm
Butterfree would have been able to attack after or Rattata would have woken up. Besides, all the coments are about if the comic is right or not.


text:
Davos/Zurich: As Swiss banks lose their secrecy tag, some bankers here are coming up with innovative ideas to lure rich clients from India and other countries by providing services like 'cash courier' as well as by offering large metal vaults to store currency notes, gold, artworks and other valuables. Also on the platter is advice to put money in virtual currencies, especially in the wake of Bitcoin ATMs becoming operational in Zurich.
Many bankers admitted, on condition of anonymity, that such meetings are scheduled to be held on the sidelines of WEF summit in Davos, as also in Zurich over this week. The meetings include those with representatives of their Indian clients as well.
While representatives from the large banks said they are advising their clients about potential risks associated with keeping their hidden wealth here, those associated with many smaller banks claimed risks are relatively lesser when using the services of cash vaults, which however come with a higher price tag in terms of service fees, maintenance charges and rentals.
None of the bankers are willing to talk on record with regard to their dealings with rich clients from abroad, which also includes a significant number of Indians. Bankers are also offering to show their prospective clients a visit to the banks' cash vault sections, where large metal boxes are placed within the bank premises and at third- party designated places to safely store wades of currency notes as also other valuables.
In the meantime, a new trend seem to be catching up where human couriers are being used to carry large amount of cash, although it is a riskier venture. Airport officials admit that many such couriers have been apprehended in recent months.
These developments assume significance in the wake of Swiss banks gradually losing their safe-haven status every passing day due to ever-growing global pressure on Switzerland to demolish their secrecy walls that have historically helped in keeping details about their clients and money off the limits for authorities in respective jurisdictions. At the same time, India and many other countries have stepped up their surveillance on people and entities suspected to be dealing with Swiss banks.
|About Us
|Contact Us
|Terms of Service
|Privacy Policy


text:
Forget stocking stuffers. Andrew Jackson might be your only friend when it comes time for that big holiday buy. Here's our guide to finding cool holiday gift... Read More
BlackBerry BoldThe exterior of the latest BlackBerry gets the luxury car treatment, with a sleek body, chrome accents, and leather backside -- but those are ... Read More
Sales used to be relatively predictable. A popular 1975 book could say with assurance that luggage went on sale in March and the best month to buy a baby car... Read More
Find, Compare, Read Reviews & Buy the Pure Swamp Pop Gold, Vol. 10: Genuine Louisiana Swamp Pop Music Online @ Yahoo Shopping Want to see your products in Yahoo Shopping? Advertise with us. Sitemap All Brands
Terms | Privacy | About Our Ads | Help


text:
Fans of the series Night World books!!
Location: In the forest
Members: 45
Latest Activity: Sep 11, 2012
Night World is a series of ten young-adu
lt fantasy novels by American author L. J. Smith. The series presents a story in which vampires, witches, werewolves and shape-shifters live among humans without their knowledge. These supernatural races make up a secret society known as the Night World, which enforces two fundamental laws to prevent discovery: 1) Never allow humans to gain knowledge of the Night World's existence and, 2) Never fall in love with one of them.
Each volume of the series follows a different protagonist (always a teenage girl) who must face various challenges involving love, the "soulmate principle" and the Night World's strict code. In the first six novels, the plot focuses on the protagonist discovering her soulmate and the danger which ensues. In the seventh book of the series, the concept of an impending millennial apocalypse is introduced. Although the theme of the "soulmate principle" continues to be present, the plot now focuses on the search for four "Wild Powers" who, according to an ancient prophecy, will either save the world or aid in its destruction. The series has been on the New York Times Bestseller List for children's books for 22 weeks as of May 19, 2009.
The concluding book in the series, Strange Fate, has been delayed for a decade and is currently scheduled for release in April 26, 2012.
Here are some Pics for you all (。◕‿◕。)
This Is volume one, which includes:
This is volume two, which includes:
And you may have guessed. Volume three...Includes:
-Black Dawn
New Night World Book Coming Soon!! Strange Fate
There is a dramatic conclusion to the Night World series called Strange Fate.
Sarah Strange is a fragile human girl - happy in Circle Daybreak with her soulmate, Blade, a gentle Vampire. Then Kierlan comes to town. He is an arrogant witch and a Wild Power, and Sarah is strongly attracted to him. But who is her real soulmate? And is the answer waiting in the Night World...?
This group does not have any discussions yet.


text:
"Shut Portland down!"The roughly 20 watercraft that stopped beneath the pedestrian bridge about 2:30 this afternoon were full of people who oppose the Susquehanna-Roseland transmission line expansion and want to see the plug pulled on the GenOn-owned Portland Generating Station.
"Hey, hey, ho, ho, dirty coal has got to go!"
The Coal Free Flotilla, organized by the Multi-State Alliance to Promote Lasting Energy, had traveled roughly 10 miles down the river from the Smithfield Beach in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to air their opinions.
"Today was really about raising awareness and getting the word out," said Myriam Fallon, Greenpeace field organizer. "We're also letting GenOn know that we're here and we're loud and we're not going to stop until that plant is shut down."The public comment period for the U.S Environmental Protection Agency's proposed reductions in allowable emissions has been expended to June 13. Fallon and Sierra Club organizer Christine Guhl said they want to take advantage of the extended deadline and drum up more support for stricter regulations.
The EPA's proposed rule would require the coal-powered Portland Generating Station to cut sulfur dioxide emissions by 50 percent in 2012 and 81 percent in 2014. According to the EPA and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Portland generating plant is responsible for most of the sulfur dioxide pollution over northwestern New Jersey.
GenOn officials have said that the cost to install the equipment necessary to meet the emission standards, if approved, would be prohibitively expensive and might result in the entire plant's shutdown.
But plant spokesman Mark Baird said today that an analysis of how the plant would cope with tighter regulations was still under way.
"We're still doing analysis as to what the next steps are to that plant. Once (the regulations) are finalized we'll have a better idea of what we're working with and, like I said, we'll comply with whatever that may be," Baird said.The GenOn spokesman said he was unaware of today's protest.
Elliot Ruga with the New Jersey Highlands Coalition said the group took up its chants and displayed anti-coal signs any time the flotilla neared the public. But the areas along the winding river devoid of any people offered just as useful an opportunity, according to Ruga.
"We got to enjoy this tremendous resource," Ruga said. "This helps us brainstorm on how we can become better stewards of our land."It took the aquatic protesters about three hours to travel to their afternoon destination. Fallon said she was happy with the turnout. Any more boats could have been too much to handle, she said.
"We had the exact number we wanted to make an impact and to stay safe and responsible," Fallon said.Guhl said those who fish and boat along the river, near enough to hear the flotilla's cries, are among those who can most appreciate the environmental advantages of eliminating coal-powered energy.
"These are people that care about this area and care about this river," Guhl said.


text:
Looking for friends
ar7maker @ 22nd August 2012 09:24 (Read 5,423 times).Hi.
My porpose of playing dota is to learn and explore the misteries. nothing more. Nowledge is power. Please share your knowledge and play with me. So I will teach you.
World's biggest competitive gaming source of information. Our mission at GosuGamers is to deliver the highest quality e-sports content and coverage.


text:
Katie Uhlaender - Skeleton @KatieU11
Making her third Olympic appearance, skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender is no stranger to the sporting life—her dad, Ted, was a Major League outfielder for the Twins, the Indians and the Reds. He died suddenly of a heart attack in 2009, while she was competing at the World Cup championships in Park City, Utah. Her best Olympic finish was 6th place in 2006, and she credits her faith with helping her move past disappointment with her 11th place finish in 2010. She just turned 29 and has already announced her intentions to continue competing through the 2018 Olympics. While she also wants to settle down and have a family, she says, "I'll have to have faith in God's plan and continue doing what I feel like he wants me to be doing, and everything will fall into place."
Anne Schleper - Hockey @_aschlep
Schleper points to her experience with Athletes in Action as a hockey player at the University of Minnesota as the time when the religion of her childhood became a personal faith. Schleper now leads a Bible study at Team USA training camps. "Any time you get in the athletic environment, it's challenging as a Christian. It's easy to have an 'it's about me' attitude," she says. "That's why it's important to be around other Christians who can lift you up and pray for you. It's good to stay connected, and that's where I've seen those Bible studies at camps be so huge. God is opening the eyes of teammates who I would never have thought would come. He's building it into something bigger and better."
Bobby Brown - Free skiing (Halfpipe) @Bobby_Brown1
For the past few years Brown has been at the top of the world of freestyle skiing, which has been part of the X Games since the 1990s. Popular tricks in the sport, the skiing version of the event popularized by snowboarder Shaun White, include the "K-Fed," "Britney," and "Lincoln Loop." Brown has won four golds at the X Games, but is looking to make his comeback after two broken ankle injuries in 2013.
Elana Meyers - Bobsled @eamslider24
Another bobsledder who found her way there from another sport, Meyers was invited to try out for the 2004 Olympic softball team but the experience did not go well; she says she "crashed and burned." When she officially decided to retire from softball in 2007, she turned to bobsled to keep her Olympic dream alive. Two weeks after her first tryout, she made the national team. In 2010 she won a bronze medal with the team and is a favorite to take home a gold or silver in Sochi. She says, "One of the big reasons I was put in bobsled is to help people not only reach their goals, but come to Christ."
Christopher Creveling - Speed Skating @TophCrev
The 27-year-old is making his Olympic debut in Sochi. He grew up skating at the roller rink his family owned, where he competed in inline speed skating alongside Olympics teammate Kyle Tress. In 2004 he was the inline World Champion, and in 2007 he made the switch to short track speed skating.
Laura Leonard is associate editor for BuildingChurchLeaders.com. You can follower her on Twitter @lmarieleonard.


text:
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- At first, it was just Tom Herman's Wild Ride. That adventure quickly turned real. Then, it turned surreal.
While en route to the Atlanta airport last week to board a flight to Texas to visit with offensive line recruit Demetrius Knox, Ohio State's offensive coordinator got caught up in the winter weather-induced traffic fiasco. As a result, he chronicled on Twitter the 19 hours during which he was stuck in his car. He finally ditched the vehicle, walked to a gas station and hitched a ride to the airport.
On Wednesday, he detailed the full sequence of events. Check the video above for the entire story.
"What really started out as, 'Hey, I'm going to have fun, might as well, I'm stuck in traffic,' turned pretty scary," Herman said. "When you hit the 15, 16-hour mark and you've seen ladies strolling their babies down the middle of a five-lane interstate because they have to get them out of their cars and they don't have anywhere to go and there's ice about two or three inches thick on the road and then I didn't have any food or drink or a sip of water from Tuesday at 9 a.m. to Wednesday at 7 a.m. so by the time I got out and started to walk, I don't know that I had all my bearings."
So... 19 hrs in my car with hundreds of my closest friends. Too much ice and accidents to move. Gotta make flight to DFW. Call National— Tom Herman (@CoachTomHerman) January 29, 2014


text:
The contest offered a light-hearted treatment of a serious subject. Orthodontics--a specialty within dentistry--encompasses many aspects of oral health, from the merely cosmetic to those that can cause major health complications. As an orthodontist, Dr. Vaysman provides a wide range of related services, including braces for adults and children, correction of bite irregularities, and teeth straightening.
To learn more about Dr. Vaysman's services, and to see photos of the smile competition participants, visit the website of Upper Eastside Orthodontists at http://www.ueso.org. Their toll-free phone number is 888-378-2976.
About Upper Eastside Orthodontists
Dr. Tanya Vaysman is a graduate of The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and has also attended a two-year postgraduate program to receive a certification as an orthodontic specialist. More recently, she was appointed to the Orthodontic faculty in the Department of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She is also a member of The American Board of Orthodontics and the American Dental Association.


text:
User talk:Spacehopper
From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia
edit Welcome!
Hello, Spacehopper, and thanks for joining Uncyclopedia! Before editing further, please take a gander at our Beginner's Guide. If you want to find out more about Uncyclopedia or need more help with something, check out the following pages:
- About Uncyclopedia and The five pliers of Uncyclopedia
- Help Pages - if you need help with a specific issue
Please sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~) or use the "sign" button () above the edit box. This will automatically produce your name and the date.
If you need help, feel free to ask me on my talk page, ask at the community forum or in the chatroom, or ask an administrator on their talk page. Additionally, our Adopt-a-Noob program can bring experienced editors straight to you. Simply leave a message on an adopter's talkpage to join. I hope you enjoy editing here and being an Uncyclopedian!
- • Puppy's talk page • 02:13 26 Apr
edit Bouncy Bouncy
Spacehoppers! I remember those in the 1970s Is this nostalgia or are you a retro nerd? Anyway, welcome and thanks for setting up your user page so nicely. Are you or have you ever been part of the Boy Scout Conspiracy to subvert America to toggle-woggleism?? --RomArtus*Imperator ® (Orate) 06:30, April 27, 2012 (UTC)
- And I remember 1990 and '91. '92 is a bit blurry and '93 is completely gone. '94 was okay, and '95 was better. '96 - '99 were all fairly dull though. • Puppy's talk page • 08:58 27 Apr
- Sadly, the origin for Spacehopper is neither. I think I got it out of some bizarre mental connection between John Carter and one of the Prodigy's unreleased tracks from their early 90's rave days. Spacehopper (talk) 18:16, April 28, 2012 (UTC)
edit Milwaukee Bucks
On your comment in the change history, "Well, I'm the one who started this page as a redirect, so I'd better help fix it." — I appreciate it! It was user Country ish who decided to expand it to an article, so you might contact him, read my posts to him, or be prepared for him to contribute further to the page. Spıke Ѧ 09:59 16-Nov-13


text:
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A 28-year-old man who police are seeking in connection with a Port Richmond mugging says he couldn't be the robber, since he's been in Detroit since October.
Dylan Vok, 28, called the Advance yesterday to maintain his innocence, using a friend's phone to speak to a reporter. He provided details to verify his identity.
"I'm terrified right now, man. I can absolutely prove that I was in Detroit," he said.
Vok has a distinctive tattoo -- a red lightning bolt -- on the right side of his face.
Police released Vok's photo to the media on Friday, stating he was wanted in connection with a Jan. 24 robbery, and a story about him was published on SILive.com Monday and then on the front page of today's Staten Island Advance.
Vok said he's been in Detroit since Oct. 4, that he still has the bus ticket, and that he was working on a mural at a doctor's office and using his food stamps card to make purchases the week of the robbery. He's got video footage of himself working on the mural, he said.
"I even posted something from Facebook that day," he said, referring to a comment he made on his wall about "cheeseburger soup."
He acknowledged that he has a bench warrant out for his arrest, as he hasn't finished five hours of community service from a past criminal case.
Vok also said he contacted the detective investigating the robbery this morning, and was told that he'd need to be arrested and cuffed before he can clear up the matter.
"I shouldn't have to. I should be able to fax over statements. I've been here, and I've been credible in the community out here," Vok said.
When asked about Vok's claims, an NYPD spokesman issued a brief response -- "Detectives are conducting a thorough investigation in regards to the incident."
The NYPD's deputy commissioner for public information, in a written statement, said that Vok, wielding a knife, approached a 27-year-old man on the corner of Jewett and Veltman avenues in Port Richmond. The suspect removed a chain from the victim's neck, then took his bag and ran off, according to police.
Vok said he's heard that the victim told police he had been robbed by a man with a red lightning bolt on his face, and was shown a photo array with his face and a number of others, each of whom had a lightning bolt "digitally imposed" on their photos.
He got the tattoo two years ago, he said, to show his solidarity with a U.S. Army division.


text:
A Lopatcong Township man, who threatened gun violence on Saturday at a township pharmacy after an employee refused to cash a money order, was arrested without incident at his home, township police report this morning in a news release.
Michael V. Depew, 35, of the 200 block of Red School Lane, became irate at 7:39 p.m. in a Rite Aid Pharmacy at 755 Memorial Parkway, police said. "After causing a scene," he told employees he was going to "shoot the place up," starting with the store manager, police said.
After leaving, Depew called the store manager and again threatened to shoot everyone in the store, police said.
Using employee descriptions and surveillance video, police said they identified Depew and went to his home and arrested him.
Depew was sent to Warren County jail on terroristic threats charges in lieu of $7,500 bail, police said. His first appearance in court is scheduled for this morning, police said.


text:
Hey Ho dude/ttes. Im Kryssi and im a struggling stand-up comedian.
My style is very similar to Russell Howard and in fact he's a major influence in my work.
I also love the fab US cartoon Foamy the Squirrel and have strived to become the perfect Foaminion Ambassador for England.
No articles found.
No columns found.
No videos found.