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===Story=== Tony Manero (John Travolta) in ''Saturday Night Fever'' and Dirk Diggler (Mark Wahlberg) in ''Boogie Nights'' have one major thing in common: They both have posters of Al Pacino as Serpico on their bedroom walls. As the real-life NYPD detective whose integrity cost him virtually everything (and almost cost him his life), Pacino became one of the icons of gritty, realistic 1970s filmmaking. Released in 1973, between the first two ''Godfather'' movies, this is the true story of Frank Serpico, a long-haired, idealistic, iconoclastic cop who reluctantly goes undercover to investigate dirty colleagues who are on the take. This is one of the definitive Pacino performances, along with his role as Michael Corleone in the ''Godfather'' saga, and Sonny the bungling bank robber in ''Dog Day Afternoon'' (which reunited him with his Serpico director, Sidney Lumet)--and Pacino was nominated for a best actor Oscar for all of them (although he wouldn't actually win until 1992's ''Scent of a Woman''). ''--Jim Emerson'' ===DVD Features=== * Serpico: From Real to Reel * Inside Serpico * Serpico Favorite Moments * Photo Gallery with Commentary by Director Sidney Lumet * Theatrical Trailer
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- Genre: Drama Movies
- Director: Sidney Lumet
- Producer: Paramount
- Length: 129 min
- Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Theatrical Release North America Jan 1, 1973
Ratings North America R Europe 18 Australia M
DVD Release North America Aug 19, 2003


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Yesterday was a perfect day to Run Like Hell.... And that is just what I did. Sort of. Well... not so much. But, I did run. And that's all that matters, right? Right.
When I signed up for Terrapin Event's Run Like Hell MANY months ago, I had every intention to do the half. 13.1 miles is my absolute favorite distance and the Terwilliger hills make me a happy runner, so I couldn't ask for a better course. However, after a couple halves this summer (including the killer Fueled by Fine Wine) and Hood to Coast, I accidentally went on a running hiatus. With too much work, travelling, and happy hour and without my beloved Team In Training, somehow I forgot to go running. And I can't be certain, but there might have been a few (ahem, many) times where I hit the snooze button. Top it off with an injured running partner and I became, well, lazy.
So, as race day approached, I become frightfully aware that I needed to change my distance. My ego wanted to stick to the half, but I knew I needed to be smart and switch distances. I emailed Terrapin Events and Heather got right back to me, offering me an easy downgrade to the 10K or 5K. Of course, I didn't get a refund for the difference in cost (I would never expect that anyway), but I did still get to run in this great Portland Halloween tradition.
Terrapin Events probably couldn't have ordered a better day to hold their bevy of hellish races. A kids run, 5K, 10K, and half were all availble for the taking. This year they went with a zombie theme (my favorite!!!!) and most of the 5K-ers were dressed up (I really wish I had had my camera with me).
I got down there just in time to see the winner of the half marathon coming in. He was not in costume, but he was definitely running like hell. After a few more guys came through, I saw the first woman finisher, who was also on fire. As I made my way over to the growing mob of undead 5K runners, I saw fellow Run Oregon blogger Joe Dudman and thought to myself, he's probably going to place and I'm going to be lucky to finish... Man, I have been a slacker. FYI: Joe did win the Men's Masters 5K division. Congrats, Joe! (You can find all the results in Kelly's post from earlier today.)
The start line was a little chaotic-what do you expect from zombies-but once the crowd got moving, my legs were so happy to be doing what they hadn't been for the last 6 weeks. There were some course changes this year from years past, as well as last minute, but they all seemed to work out just fine. The first 1.5 miles were pretty much all gradual uphill along Naito and Barbur. I paced myself at about 11:30 minute miles, following a well-dressed (male) zombie and a small group of flash-dancers (again, wish I had my camera!). We looped around on 4th to Lincoln to 1st and back onto Naito where the course has a gradual downhill. I used this downhill to my advantage and brought my pace down to about 11 minute miles and finished with one of my slowest 5K times ever. But it was a beautiful morning and I knew I ran smart. I skipped the beer garden and met a friend at Mother's instead, but I heard the beer and post-race grub from Madison's Grill was great.
The best part of yesterday wasn't the zombies, as much as I really wanted it to be. And it obviously wasn't because of a PR. Nor the weather... Yesterday I remembered why I love to run, especially long distances. 55 degrees and partially sunny skies brings out the best in any runner and my legs were so wishing I had trained for the half. Next year.

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HALIFAX - ItŌĆÖs a chance to be a tourist in your own town.
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Gordon Stevens poses for a portrait in Halifax last year.
About 145 local restaurants, retailers and museums will be offering up various incentives and activities this Saturday to entice HRM residents onto the peninsula for Open City 3.0.
Event founder Gordon Stevens said the unique-to-Halifax festival, now in its third year, seeks to lure Haligonians to explore and experience the city.
ŌĆ£What we want is to make sure that all the people that live here have as much knowledge about the city so that when visitors come in the summer, they can be great ambassadors,ŌĆØ said Stevens, who founded I Love Local Halifax.
About 45 restaurants will once again be offering up food as part of a ŌĆ£back door takeoutŌĆØ menu, one of the festivalŌĆÖs most successful aspects, said Stevens.
ŌĆ£Whether itŌĆÖs actually out the kitchen door or out on the sidewalk in front of their restaurant, there will be food from breakfast until night,ŌĆØ said Stevens.
ŌĆ£You can eat your way across the city and over to Dartmouth.ŌĆØ
ItŌĆÖs the first year, he added, that the event is spilling across the harbour into the City of Lakes.
Stevens said thereŌĆÖs plenty for everyone, including free admission to art galleries and museums and live entertainment across the city.
Down at BishopŌĆÖs Landing, the Halifax Press food truck will be offering up a selection of their specialty sandwiches.
ItŌĆÖs not only Halifax Press owner Jill JohnsrudeŌĆÖs first Open City, itŌĆÖs also the grand opening of her new business.
ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs going to be our big coming out party,ŌĆØ said Johnsrude, touting her That DutchmanŌĆÖs gouda cheese sandwich with maple roasted sweet potatoes, Propeller Porter caramelized onions and walnuts.
ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖre coming out with a bang.ŌĆØ
Some of the live music Saturday for Open City 3.0:
Grand Parade Square: Acres and Acres, 11 a.m.; Kim Harris, 12:15 p.m.; Laura Merrimen, 1:30 p.m.; Adam Baldwin, 2:45 p.m.
BishopŌĆÖs Landing: The Chess Club, noon-3 p.m.
Halifax Seaport Market: Live music from 7 to 10 p.m.
The North Street Church Open house and live music from 2 to 4 p.m.
Plan B (Gottingen Street) Live art and music from 6 to 10 p.m.
Stubborn Goat Gastropub (Grafton Street) BBQ and music, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


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MEDINA, Ohio — Property values dropped an average of 3.5 percent countywide from 2010 through 2012, which will lower 2014 property tax bills, Medina County Auditor Mike Kovack announced this week.
Brunswick, Wadsworth and Medina Township had the largest drop in residential property values, between 7 and 8 percent, while Granger, Hinckley and Sharon townships experienced the smallest declines, between 1 and 2 percent.
Values dropped an average of 4.2 percent in Medina and nearly 4.5 percent in Brunswick Hills Township.
"It was a fairly mild change, due to the recession," Kovack said. "We are actually seeing values going up once again this year," but the 2014 bills will be based on the market conditions from 2010 through 2012.
Kovack staff recently visited every parcel in the county to complete the state-mandated every-six-years reappraisal and released the results Monday.
"It will have a minimal effect on county and local revenues," Kovack said.
All property owners will be notified of their new values over the next two months. The letters will include a website address where questions and information can be sent to the auditor's office.
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LEBANON — Greg Bruff looked up and down Cedar Lanes early Sunday morning and realized he was alone on an island.
It was a good thing.
The York amateur was the lone lefty in a finals field dominated by right-handers. And as soon as Bruff threw some practice balls and watched his fellow competitors, he knew he had a sizeable advantage.
It showed throughout the match-play portion of the Professional Bowlers Association East Region Cap Card Scorpion Open. While the righties were forced to adjust throughout the day, Bruff made minor adjustments and struck at will.
Bruff was money; $2,500 to be exact. That's what he earned for going 12-1 in match play, including a win over Bensalem's Joe Paluszek 211-199 in the step-ladder finals to land his first career PBA regional title.
"I knew I was going to have the fresh for the first eight games," Bruff, 30, said. "I knew where I wanted to play, and all I had to do was not talk myself out of it.
"Scores were tough for the right-handers. I just had to relax and throw my shots."
Winning was no easy task for Bruff. National touring players Ryan Shafer and Danny Wiseman were in play, and the field was littered with card-carrying regional players who have experienced victory.
"It's surreal," Bruff said. "I don't think it will sink in until the check hits in the bank account, and I pay some bills.
"The level of talent here, I mean, these guys are the best in the world. I threw the ball better today than I have in my entire career."
Bruff started the day 15th but averaged 229.41 for 12 games. Included in the stretch was a 258-254 win over Shafer in the position round to secure the top seed.
The top four advanced to the finals. Paluszek beat William Barlow (267-186) and Shafer (190-156) to earn a spot in the championship, but two early splits put him in arrears to Bruff.
Bruff started with three spares and posted a four-bagger. He registered spares in the eighth and ninth frames and put the match out of reach.
"It was critical to get the No. 1 seed," Bruff said. "It made me relax. I had three spares and then just told myself to make better shots. Joe struggled and after the four-bagger, I just had to follow through on a couple spares."
It was still a good day for Paluszek. He blasted a 254 in Game 12 to make the finals and pocket $1,400.
"I made a couple bad shots, and that was the difference in the tournament," said Paluszek, who also earned a free entry into November's World Series of Bowling.
Middletown's Johnathan Bower was in line to make a run at the title before games of 163 and 168 dropped him into a tie with Paluszek in the position round.
With a spot in the finals in the balance, Bower battled Sam Maccarone on a brutal pair and lost 173-163 to fall to seventh in the final rundown.
"I think I needed to move a lot further left," said Bower, who earned $800. "That last game, the right lane hooked really early, and I should have got in front of the ball return."
Camp Hill's Stacy Jackson struggled throughout the day. He got as high as 12th in the standings but finished with a 3-9 record to place 16th, good enough for $600.
"I'm pleased with how far I got, but there is a lot of work to be done," Jackson said. "I'm disappointed with how I read the lanes, and I left too many pins on the deck with spares."
(Match play record in parantheses)
1. Greg Bruff (12-1) $2,500.
2. Joe Paluszek (10-5) $1400.
3. Ryan Shafer (6-7) $1,100
4. William Ray Barlow (6-7) $1,000.
5. Danny Wiseman (8-4) $900.
6. Sam Maccarone (6-6) $850.
7. Johnathan Bower (7-5) $800.
8. Jason Stadtler (5-7) $775.
9. Greg Ostrander (6-6) $750.
10. Tim Beaver (7-5) $725.
11. Brian LeClair (5-7) $700.
12. Billy Asbury (4-8) $680.
13. Steve Pavlinko Jr. (6-6) $660.
14. Aaron Williams (5-7) $640.
15. Adam Baer (3-9) $620.
16. Stacy Jackson (3-9) $600.


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ISHPEMING - Leave the notebooks and calculators in the lockers. For this class, required supplies are your folder of sheet music and your instrument.
Band is a favorite school activity for students across the country, and that's just as true at Westwood High School in Ishpeming Township.
"It's a good experience. It's really fun," said Stephanie Lusardi, 17, a senior percussionist in the Westwood music program. "Everybody likes band."
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Westwood High School band students warm up on the field to rehearse for their next marching band performance. (Journal photo by Johanna Boyle)
Stephanie Lusardi, 17, plays her snare drum during a marching band rehearsal at Westwood High School. Marching band, concert band, percussion ensemble and jazz band are all options for band students. (Journal photo by Johanna Boyle)
Teacher Gordon Erickson helps the Westwood High School marching band lign up a form on the field. (Journal photo by Johanna Boyle)
"Band" at Westwood is centered around the school's concert band, which focuses on introducing students to standard band pieces and newer, more modern pieces, as well as making sure each student can perform well on his or her chosen instrument.
"I want them to have an appreciation for all forms of music," said Westwood band teacher Gordon Erickson. "I want them to have an appreciation for their instrument."
Erickson said he usually introduces students to composers such as Ralph Vaughn Williams and others who wrote pieces that make up some of the classic literature for concert band as well as having students perform more modern and pop pieces.
"We play lots of different types (of music)," Lusardi said.
During football season, however, the band's roughly 50 members take their music outside to rehearse during class for performances as the school's marching band, a relatively new arrival to the Westwood music program.
Band class during football season is just as likely to take place on the field as in the classroom, with the band rehearsing both music and marching formations to perform at the games or later at basketball games as the school's pep band. Participation in marching band is a requirement for being in concert band.
"We end our marching portion of the season with a stadium show in the gym," Erickson said.
The stadium show consists of a performance of the band's marching show, along with tunes that are played in the stands during breaks in the sporting action.
Outside of the daily concert and marching band rehearsals, Westwood students also have the opportunity to participate in the school's percussion ensemble, which allows percussionists to take the spotlight. Structured as a regular class period during the school day, the ensemble focuses on all percussion instruments, from snare drum to xylophone.
A snare drum player during marching season, Lusardi also plays with the percussion ensemble.
"You learn technique. It's really good to learn," she said.
A third option for band students is the school's jazz band, which Erickson also leads, which meets before school twice a week as an extracurricular activity, with students getting to experience everything from big band and swing music to latin and blues.
Students who participate in high school music programs often find themselves continuing to play long after their graduation, with some joining music programs at the college level, others playing with community ensembles and still others going into music as a career.
"I want to go into music ministry," said Lusardi, who also sings and plays guitar.
Although participation in high school music helps with everything from teaching leadership skills to improving test scores, both Erickson and Lusardi said for most students, playing an instrument comes down to one thing.
"It's fun," Erickson said.
Lusardi agreed.
"Just the experience and being with all the people. It's a good environment to be in," she said.
Johanna Boyle can be reached at 906-486-4401. Her email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.


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FLINT, Michigan -- More than 25,000 of them roam through Flint and surrounding areas, but many college students will tell you their campuses feel like islands.
So they're building bridges between them.
Students from Mott Community College, the University of Michigan-Flint, Kettering University and Baker College are uniting in new ways to help roll Flint into its new chapter.
College students are joining the conversation about Flint becoming a college town:
• A college student advisory group has formed to help with programming for the Flint Institute of Arts and to draw more college crowds to local events.
• Students are creating an intercollegiate student committee representing the University of Michigan-Flint, Kettering University, Mott Community College and Baker College of Flint. The group likely will meet monthly to discuss college issues and open dialogue with businesses and others in the community.
• The new group is asking people for suggestions and wants to hear from anyone who would like to get involved. For details, e-mail Daric Thorne at email@example.com.
The students thought since everyone else was talking about Flint becoming a college town, they should join the conversation.
They've been involved in college-themed programming at the Flint Institute of the Arts through a first-time FIA student advisory council.
They've put heads together to plan their own events with bands and fireworks to draw college crowds.
Some are even forming a novel kind of intercollegiate student council representing all of their colleges -- a forum for businesses and others to communicate with the area's youth.
"Something we discussed was that Flint had so many college students but there was not much unity and a lot of businesses and services in the city weren't recognizing us as a large influential group," said Cade Surface, a residential advisor at UM-Flint's new residence hall who serves on the new FIA student group.
"We wanted people to recognize the power of the student population in the city."
Most recently, the FIA student advisory council organized "college night" around a comic heroes exhibit that included a band and was free to students.
More than 1,400 students have joined FIA's college town membership, which gives them free admission to special exhibitions, free Wi-Fi in the cafe and library and other discounts.
Kettering senior Brian Benoy, who also serves in the FIA group, said many students don't realize that outside of their campus bubbles is a rich cultural district of activities.
"Some students have the attitude that there isn't much for Flint to offer," said Benoy, 23. "It's kind of my goal to disprove that train of thought."
"It would be nice to communicate to everybody that there is a lot of money being invested downtown, a lot of development going on. If you spread the word, it may help change the attitudes."
A few months ago, students from UM-Flint and Kettering collaborated on the University Avenue festival to celebrate re-naming Third Street to symbolize Flint's future as a college town.
Between 400 and 500 people watched the giant, 20-minute fireworks display near Kettering's campus.
"I think that was a big step in the right direction in terms of linking student bodies together to form a student community in Flint," said Benoy, who helped organize the event.
Meanwhile, UM-Flint sociology major Daric Thorne, 25, is making headway on crafting the first-ever committee that would act as a pseudo student council for all four colleges.
By mid-April, a group with two students from each of the four colleges will begin monthly meetings.
Thorne envisions a forum where sister college clubs in such areas as arts, sciences and beyond can combine forces to strengthen programs.
He sees students offering the community regular volunteer projects and services. And a place where business owners can establish dialogue with the customers they are trying to grow.
"As it stands right now, we have these four colleges and universities here and we really operate as these kind of islands. We don't know what other campuses are doing," Thorne said. "But we're all students with common issues and common concerns.
"I hope this will result in more community involvement from students and get more students out in the community to give back to what they're getting here in Flint and also make Flint a better community for citizens.
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Formed in 2009, DARK SERMON "uses their fast, thrashy riffs, bone-crushing blast beats, and throaty vocals to bring something fresh and new to the table," according to a press release.
Commented DARK SERMON frontman Johnny Crowder: "We are humbled and extremely excited to be working with such heavy-hitters as eOne and Good Fight. We couldn't have asked for a more welcoming reception to our new label home.
"As far as the new record goes, there is a great deal of diversity throughout; think dark, think fast, think heavy.
"With great minds such as Scott Givens and Carl Severson behind us, it is safe to say that 2013 will be a big year for us."
DARK SERMON is: Johnny Crowder (vocals), Austin Good (guitar), Neal Minor (guitar), Austin Chandler (bass), Bryson St. Angelo (drums).
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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - A two-vehicle wreck resulted in life-threatening injuries to a driver, Huntsville police said.
A 1993 Honda Accord collided with a 1993 Pontiac Bonneville on Patton Road near Morgan Street after 5 p.m. The Accord driver, name withheld by police, was taken by HEMSI to Huntsville Hospital. The occupants to the Bonneville were not injured.
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Former Super Bowl MVP and Grambling State quarterback Doug Williams met up with several players he considers legends of the Tigers' football program before the State Farm Bayou Classic on Saturday at the Superdome.
"I think Frank Warren put himself in the legacy mold at Grambling State University," Williams said.
Warren finished up his four-year career at Grambling on Saturday with a 106-yard, three-touchdown performance in the Tigers' 38-17 romp over Southern. It capped off one of the most productive careers not just in Grambling history, but in SWAC history.
The 5-foot-9, 200-pound tailback exploded during the 2010 season. He rushed for 1,537 yards and 18 touchdowns. Warren wrapped up his stellar career with 3,910 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns.
"If you look at the history of Grambling, he's the all-time leading rusher," Grambling Coach Rod Broadway said. "He's got to be one of the greats. We're proud of him and happy for him. I hope everyone enjoyed watching him as much as wee did and enjoyed what they had an opportunity to see. It's a privilege to watch him play."
The Warren accolades are aplenty.
He became the first 1,000-yard rusher at Grambling since Brad Hill reached the mark in 2001. He broke Walter Dean's single-season rushing yards record of 1,401 in 1991. Warren toppled Eric Gants' record for most total yards in a single season (1,417 in 1992) and career rushing yards record.
Warren didn't stop there as his first carry in the second quarter of Saturday's Bayou Classic propelled him to second place on the all-time SWAC rushing list passing former Jackson State running back Lewis Tillman. Only former Jackson State running back Destry Wright (4,050) rushed for more yards at a SWAC school.
"There have been some great players to come out of this league and still playing in this league, and Frank to do what he's been able to do for four years is tremendous," Broadway said. "And the thing Frank has been able to do is be dependable every year. Every game he's been available. There's this old saying that being good isn't enough; you've got to be available. He's been available."
That means Warren passed one of the NFL's all-time great rushers on his way to the No. 2 rushing spot in SWAC history. That's not lost on Williams.
"That ain't bad when you had a guy by the name of Walter Payton (who is fifth on the all-time list) in this league," Williams said. "And he's not even the leading rusher. That in and of itself says a lot about what Frank Warren accomplished as a runner at Grambling State."
Warren was undoubtedly the driving force offensively for the Grambling offense leading the Tigers to a 9-2 record. Grambling true freshman quarterback Anthony Carrothers said Warren's success and guidance helped him become better acclimated to college football.
"Frank means everything to this program," Carrothers said. "He's done so much during his four years. We really appreciate what he's helped our team accomplish this year and I know he's going to have success in the future."
Carrothers will be the Tigers' leading returning rusher next season so Broadway will be searching for the next to fill in Warren's spot. And the typically humble Warren displayed some signs of confidence following his last game in a Grambling uniform.
"I think I'm leaving big shoes to fill," Warren said with a grin.


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Considering Luma is a thing, literally none of their moves can even be compared. Without Luma considered, I haven't noticed a single similarity. Do (Game)Xplain.
Lol I always call her Paletuna... I should really buy a 3DS now huh? >.<
I like tuna though (Not that I have anything against fishes >_>)
all kinds of persons, for example Iwata and Reggie... Sorry sometimes I don't know how to say what I want to say...
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Considering Luma is a thing, literally none of their moves can even be compared. Without Luma considered, I haven't noticed a single similarity. Do (Game)Xplain.
I think Rosalina's down smash was (almost) the same as Zelda's. That's the only one I can remember at the moment.
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I only log in once or twice a day and boy, oh boy, do you guys chat.
BTW I feel sooooo bad for Austrailia. On top of their NOPE Island, their prices are when I only get 1 or 2 games a year.
If When I get a Wii U ('cause I pre ordered MK8 and Smash for both systems), anyone's welcome to add me. (Only been playing PokeX non-competitively on 3DS)
Regarding clone moves... I'm not a fan but I can kinda see why. At least give them different properties, even a slight animation change. Shiek's and ZSSamus's aerial vB are an example. Different uses in all situations. But if both Marth and Ike has that counter again. Besides Ike being 5 frames slower and returned more damage, was there a difference besides animation?
Don't know why, but I really hate multi/transforming chars. PokeTrio mostly. I'm just no good using them or rather I don't know how. And any Ice Climber chain grab... Daaaayum. Kirby's cool though.
Most excited for trying out her.
Wii Fit Trainer.
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^^ Still valid, not used much though ^^
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terribly mashed up by 2010 me
if any clones in this series so what, does it really matter that ssb4 has clones, not to me, along you enjoy playing it and i ll buy it bought versions 3ds and wiiu because i always love ssb series, beside other theres plenty many fighting games out there with clones for example Ken & Ryu from streetfighter. Reptile, scorpion,subzero,ermac, Tremor, noob saibot, smoke, Chameleon, Noob-Smoke, Rain are clones too from mortal kombat. There are clones in tekken and virtua fighter, Dead or alive, soul cailbur games serieses.
Hard to call Ken a clone as he was originally player two
So anybody that picks him is a number 2
Spoiler Alert!@TNightsOfGaming - My inane prattle
is the finial smash in brawl is different from the one in SSB4


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The Cornerstones of Reading Comprehension:
1. The development of an awareness and understanding of the reader's own cognitive processes that are amenable to instruction and learning
2. A teacher guiding the reader or modeling for the reader the actions that the reader can take to enhance the comprehension processes used during reading
3. The reader practicing those strategies with the teacher assisting until the reader achieves a gradual internalization and independent mastery of those processes (Palinscar & Brown, 1984; Pressley, Almasi, Schuder, Bergman, & Kurita, 1994).
In their review of 203 studies dealing with text comprehension, the National Reading Panel (NRP, 2000, pp. 4-5, 4-42) identified 16 categories or varieties of instruction in cognitive strategies such as those described above. The team further claimed a scientific basis for concluding that 7 of these (eight if the category "multiple strategies" is included) were effective in improving comprehension for normal readers, as follows alphabetically:
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – New Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson is doing what he does best. He's out on the recruiting trail, with Ohio State defensive line prospect Dylan Thompson posting a Twitter photo this week of Johnson and Urban Meyer at his home.
Great in-home visit with Coach Meyer and Coach Johnson. pic.twitter.com/58AqlVUfj2— Dylan Thompson (@BRONCODE59) January 21, 2014
Johnson has been in Detroit and Texas and Chicago and in his familiar recruiting territory in Virginia.
On March 4, when Ohio State begins spring football practice, he'll get back to the other thing he does best, which is coach defensive linemen. He'll begin his Buckeye career by coaching the most veteran, talented and deep unit for the 2014 OSU football team, and he'll also have some familiarity with what he's doing.
Johnson recruited Ohio State defensive linemen Noah Spence and Tommy Schutt, two rising juniors who were originally looking like future Nittany Lions and very likely would have wound up in State College instead of Columbus two years ago if not for the serious NCAA sanctions that were handed down at Penn State.
"Noah has a very good relationship with Larry," said Jeff Waechter, Spence's coach at Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, Pa. "Larry and I built up a trust over the years, and I remember when he came in when Noah was a freshman and I told Larry about him."
Spence wound up at Ohio State, and he had maybe the best game of his sophomore season against the Nittany Lions in October, with two sacks among three tackles for loss in a 63-14 OSU win. Johnson was at McDevitt in the following weeks checking on another recruit, and Spence was mentioned.
"We talked about Noah and the game he had against Penn State, because Larry always had a good relationship with him," Waechter said. "Larry always tried to follow Noah a little bit when he could."
Now he'll have Spence in his team meeting room all the time.
Spence should be just one of 15 defensive linemen under Johnson's tutelage. For a coach who has seen six of his his defensive linemen picked in the first round of the NFL Draft, that's a lot to work with.
Spence will be out for the first two games of the season, finishing a three-game suspension that his father told a Pennsylvania television station was handed down by the Big Ten after his son tested positive for ecstasy. The Spence family said Noah ingested the drug without his knowledge.
"No way would that kid ever knowingly take a drug," Waechter said.
Spence was also suspended for the Orange Bowl. And his absence helped show how deep the Buckeyes are on the defensive line, as Jamal Marcus made his first career start and immediately made an impact with six tackles. Marcus said after that 40-35 loss to Clemson that Spence had advised him over the phone during his Orange Bowl preparations.
"He told me don't be nervous, just know what you're capable of and go out there and do you," Marcus said.
Marcus, who also will be a junior, is the leading candidate to continue to start at the Viper defensive end spot while Spence is out. He should join the other starters returning for 2013 – sophomore defensive end Joey Bosa, junior defensive tackle Adolphus Washington and senior defensive tackle Michael Bennett.
The experienced backups will include seniors Joel Hale and Steve Miller and juniors Schutt and Chris Carter. And then there are the Buckeyes who were in Columbus for the first time in 2013 – Tyquan Lewis, Michael Hill, Tracy Sprinkle and Donovan Munger. Thompson and defensive end Jalyn Holmes are the two line recruits in the Class of 2014.
The Buckeyes will have three new starters in the secondary, and they will have a lot of competition at the linebacker spots, with Ryan Shazier moving on to the NFL and Curtis Grant coming off an injury-filled year.
But on the defensive line, there should be more answers than questions. So when asked what he thought the group might be like in 2014, Marcus said "real disruptive."
Former defensive line coach Mike Vrabel preferred the NFL model of sticking with his starters as much as possible. Johnson should have options if he chooses to rotate more on the line. Marcus has shown that he should be one of those options even after Spence returns. He looks like a pass rusher who can get in the backfield, with Meyer praising his quick-twitch abilities to get off the line.
"I feel like get me on the field, I can make plays whenever I get the opportunity," Marcus said.
With this group, Johnson should have the opportunity and options to get more Buckeyes in the opposing backfield in 2014.


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TAMPA, Fla. — Andy Pettitte figured it out. He's confident CC Sabathia will, too.
Pettitte's fastball diminished late in his career, forcing the lefty to rely on lots of command and a little bit of junk. Sabathia, a fellow southpaw, has also seen his heater grow cold over the last few seasons, and he's said he'll learn to rebound to his All-Star pitching ways without it.
On Wednesday, Pettitte said he's coached Sabathia on how to do just that.
"CC's got everything it takes to be successful," said Pettitte, who appeared with the Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field as a special guest instructor, throwing batting practice. "I mean, mentally. His pitches — stuff-wise, look, when you're velocity isn't there, you have to rely a little bit more on movement and command and to be able to change speeds and do different things pitching.
"And he can do all those things. … Now it's just time to go out there and pitch. It's not a big secret to it."
Sabathia's fastball has dropped from an average of 94 mph in 2009 to 91 in 2013. He didn't get above 88 mph Saturday in his first appearance of the spring.
But Sabathia's strength, Pettitte said, lies in that he's spent his career throwing strikes. The 33-year-old just has to throw better strikes now, Pettitte said.
And he'll have to learn to be tricky, according to Pettitte.
"If the velocity isn't there," Pettitte said, "it's better to have some movement on it. I know he's talking about this things and doing things to accomplish that. He's too much of a competitor to not be successful. He's got a great club around him. He's going to be just fine.
"The biggest thing for me: Don't worry about it. Whatever the velocity is, it is. You've got to get guys out with what you've got."
Pettitte had one more key to success for Sabathia.
"So the less we can talk about that," Pettitte said, "it would be great for him."


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Spring Creek in Jackson County flows from Blue Spring and other springs at Merritt's Mill Pond near Marianna. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection said it has set nutrient reduction goals for those springs. Photo by Bruce Ritchie.
A House bill that would require water management districts to develop five-year plans for restoring springs water quality and flows was filed Thursday.
HB 789 By Rep. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, was filed amid intensifying criticism of state agencies for not doing enough to protect springs from over-pumping and nutrient pollution.
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Harmonas Alkire, Jr
b.ABT 1730 Moorefield, Frederick County, Virginia
d.15 JUL 1800 Paris, Bourbon Co., Ky.
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m. abt. 1751
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On Nov. 7, 1810, John & Susanna, George & Caty, Margaret, Elizabeth, Caty, Sarah Hornbeck, Dorothy & Michael, & Simon Hornback, appeared in the Pickaway Cty., Ohio court to be examined, & acknowledge the signing in Ky., as being of their own free will. While still in Kentucky, Harmonas II had mail waiting for him @@ the post office, in care of Mr. Ingles, as reported in the Kentucky Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 706, 3 Mar, 1800.
CONTRACTS: Land Transactions Maunus & Lydia Alkire to Daniel Tevabaugh 7 December 1789
On 17 July, 1800, also in the Gazette, in Vol. 13, No. 721; William Alkin(sp) & William Clarkson, on 15 July 1800, Bourbon Cty, executors of the estate of Harmonious Alkin(sp), dec'd. who lived on the plantation formerly occupied by Charles Smith, Sr., regarding the estate sale.
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=robert-donna&id=I16388 On May 29, 1800, Harmonas wrote(sic) his will, naming his 12 children, & listing their bequests. In the July, 1800 Bourbon Cty., Ky. court, his will was proved.
http://www.alkire.org/gen/history.html Harmonas II: Born c. 1730 Married Lydia Patton (dau. of John Patton) c. 1751.
Thirty plus years later, Harmonas II's children settled in this area, possibly lead there by their father's stories of the country.


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While several top 10 associates suffered losses during the past week -- Allentown Central Catholic, Susquehanna Twp. and Chartiers Valley -- those setbacks came against highly regarded programs in other classes.
So, we kept those three locked in at the same spots they held last week. And, as a result, this week's top 10 is identical to the one published seven days ago. Even the honorable mention ranks adjusted very, very little.
Records are current through Feb. 17.
1. Imhotep Charter (21-4) -- last week: 1 -- Landed an invite to the PIAA Class AAA tournament by easing past a pair of foes -- Boys' Latin (69-36) and Philly Electrical (51-43) -- and claiming the Philly Public League's Class AAA top spot. While Brandon Austin's 21 points sparked Imhotep's win over Boys' Latin, Andre Noble's Panthers also picked up 12 from Basil Thompson and 10 from Jakwan Jones. Since Austin encountered foul problems against Philly Electrical, Jones' 16-point burst really came in handy. Will chase the Pub's overall title this week with a Thursday game against Communications Tech step No. 1.
2. Neumann-Goretti (18-5) -- last week: 2 -- Obviously still steamed following a 17-point loss to Chester, Carl Arrigale's Saints vented in the Philly Catholic League quarters by storming past Bishop McDevitt 85-54. John Davis unloaded a 25-point salvo on McDevitt, while Ja'Quan Newton (19), Troy Harper (14) and Jamal Custis (10) also cracked double figures. Next up is Archbishop Carroll in Wednesday's Philly Catholic League semis -- N-G beat the Patriots by 11 earlier this season -- at Penn's venerable Palestra.
3. Allentown Central Catholic (20-3) -- last week: 3 -- Stymied by Liberty's defensive approach in the Lehigh Valley Conference semifinals, the Vikings dropped a 53-45 decision that brought an end to their 16-game winning streak. Although Jean Lee Baez netted 15 points and Mike Kammerer added 13, the Hurricanes limited LVC most valuable player Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman to a mere 11 -- and few have enjoyed that type of success defending the slick 6-4 junior. ACC will begin its quest for a District 11-AAA title in Friday's quarterfinals against Tamaqua or Northern Lehigh.
4. Archbishop Carroll (19-4) -- last week: 4 -- Paul Romanczuk's Patriots registered a sixth consecutive victim on Friday, dropping Archbishop Ryan 69-53 in the Philly Catholic League quarters. Getting it done was Carroll's usually prominent trio -- Derrick Jones (22), Yosef Yacob (18) and Nick Jones (13) -- who matched Ryan's output by posting a combined 53 points of their own. Penn grad Romanczuk will be treading on familiar soil Wednesday night, as his Patriots will play at the Palestra in the Philly Catholic League semis. The opponent? Top-seeded Neumann-Goretti.
5. Susquehanna Twp (22-2) -- last week: 5 -- Despite splitting a pair of Mid-Penn Conference tournament outings -- Vince Rogers' Indians edged Steel-High 73-72 before losing to Harrisburg 93-73 -- the Indians remain plugged in at No. 5. While Savalas Pope (19 points, 13 rebounds), Gabe Mack (16), Joe Marshall (16) and Jonas Page reached double figures in the narrow victory over Steel-High, only Pope (15) and Takhi Turner (10) posted 10 or more points in the loss to neighboring Harrisburg. The top seed in the District 3-AAA playoffs, Susquehanna Twp. opens at home Tuesday night against Manheim Central.
6. Abington Heights (21-2) -- last week: 6 -- Ken Bianchi's Comets stretched their winning streak to 12 games by collaring regular-season foes Scranton (55-35) and West Scranton (59-42) before downing Delaware Valley (45-34) in the Lackawanna League's I-II title game. Although burly T.J. Murray unloaded a 21-point blast in the win over Scranton, J.C. Show (15), Jamie Egan (14) and Kevin Elwell (10) cranked out double-digit efforts in the regular-season finale. Show (foot) didn't play against Delaware Valley, but the Comets still got it done behind Egan (13) and Jason Bamford (10). Up next is a Tuesday date in the District 2-AAA round of 16 against Berwick.
7. Mars (19-3) -- last week: 7 -- Relatively light week for Rob Carmody's Fighting Planets, who closed out their regular-season slate by rolling Shenango 81-40. Zach May, Josh Goetz, Mitchell Buzard and Matt Getsy reached double figures against Shenango, combining for 56 points in the lopsided success. A high seed in the WPIAL playoffs, Mars will begin its quest for District 7-AAA gold in Tuesday's round of 16 against South Park.
8. Berks Catholic (22-3) -- last week: 8 -- Logging victories over Wilson (52-46) and Reading (62-49) -- both were carried out at Reading's Sovereign Center -- Snip Esterly's Saints successfully defended the Berks League title they won a year ago. Mike Miller, Chris Warren and Nana Foulland shared 40 points in the win over Wilson, while Connor Jack, Foulland and Warren hooked up for 51 in the final against Reading. With their winning streak now at 17, Berks Catholic will look to defend its District 3-AAA championship. First step comes Tuesday night at home against Bermudian Springs.
9. Chartiers Valley (19-3) -- last week: 9 -- Popped four players into double figures in the regular-season finale -- Michael Boulos (20), Matt McConnell (14), Spencer Casson (13) and Dominic Castello (12) -- but Tim McConnell's feisty Colts still dropped a 77-68 decision to an Upper St. Clair side that's won 17 in a row. With a week-plus to ready for the WPIAL playoffs, Chartiers Valley will meet Knoch on Tuesday night when the round of 16 convenes.
10. Montour (18-4) -- last week: 10 -- Adam Kaufman's tested Spartans closed out the regular season in fine fashion, running their winning streak to 10 games by drubbing a solid Sto-Rox side 58-40. All-state guard Devin Wilson cranked out 24 to lead Montour -- Kaufman's program reached the PIAA Class AAA title game in 2011 and again last year -- while Rob Julian pitched in with 12. Up next is Tuesday's WPIAL round of 16, where Ambridge awaits.
We'll stick with the WPIAL for a moment or two since Thomas Jefferson (16-6), Uniontown (16-3), West Mifflin (16-5), Beaver Area (17-3) and Central Valley (16-6) also harbor hopes of landing District 7 gold. ... A horde of contenders also exists in 3-AAA, with Bishop McDevitt (16-6), Donegal (23-1), Greencastle-Antrim (16-5), Palmyra (15-7), Steel-High (19-5) and Gettysburg (16-7) part of a sizable group that's chasing state bids. ... With ACC losing, Schuylkill League champ Pottsville (20-4) owns the top seed in District 11-AAA and a 12-game winning streak. Wilson Area (22-2), which had its sparkling 20-game winning streak halted in the Colonial League title game, sits No. 3. ... Despite getting upended in the Bicentennial League final, Holy Ghost Prep (17-7) was tagged the No. 1 seed in 1-AAA. Glen Mills (13-9) is No. 2. ... Philly Electrical (14-11) needs to win one District 12-AAA contest to reach states. ... Danville (19-4), despite losses last week to Loyalsock and Williamsport that halted its winning streak at 15 games, sits No. 1 in 4-AAA. ... GAR Memorial (14-8), which had won 14 straight before meeting Wilkes-Barre rival Meyers, may be Abington Heights' toughest challenge in 2-AAA. ... Finally, the trio of Girard (18-4), General McLane (17-5) and Hickory (19-3) top the list of contenders for District 10-AAA's No. 1 prize.
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"Estimating the Biogenic Emissions of Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds of the North Western Mediterranean Vegetation (Catalonia-Spain)", The Science of the Total Environment, vol. 329, no. 1-3. ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, NETHERLANDS, pp. 241-259, 2004.,


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FAIRFIELD, Alabama - Fairfield police today charged a Hoover woman after authorities say she stole a woman's identity and more than $21,000 over the past two years.
Police Chief Leon Davis this afternoon identified the woman as Carolyn Davis Lawson, 48. She is charged with identity theft and is being held in the Jefferson County Jail. Her bond is set at $15,000.
The victim, who hasn't been identified, reported to police in July 2010 and again in March 2012 that her personal information had been unlawfully used to buy services and merchandise. She learned of the predicament when she was contacted for overdue/past-due car and insurance payments totaling $21,673, Davis said.
Davis said the theft tally could be higher. "We don't really know yet how much is still out there," Davis said today.
She also was contacted by collection agencies regarding past-due payments to water and cable companies. This year, the victim was contacted by the IRS about taxes owed at places she never worked.
Davis said investigators were able to identify a suspect who was living and working under the victim's name. She had bought vehicles, been hired, obtained credit cards, leases and bank accounts all under the victim's identity. She was even able to fraudulently acquire and Alabama State Driver's license in that name.
Davis said the woman was arrested at her son's residence. Several agencies worked with Fairfield police in the investigation.


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Four Re/Max realtors honored for outstanding real estate sales
Re/Max Connection Realtors announces that four of its realtors have received significant professional honors for outstanding real estate sales performance.
Brent Grigsby in the Mantua office and John Swartz in the Turnersville office received Lifetime Achievement awards for earning a total of $3 million in gross commissions over seven consecutive years with Re/Max while two others – Yvette Veideman in the Marlton office and David Beach in the Turnersville office accumulated enough sales ($1 million in gross commissions in their career) to gain entry into the Re/Max Hall of Fame.
Marlton, Mantua and Turnersville offices successfully closed 1,385 transactions in 2012, more than any other Re/Max multi-office operation in the state, as well as closing more than $230 million in real estate transactions.
The Turnersville operation was third in the state in units sold in 2012 with the Marlton office being ranked number seven in units sold last year.
In addition, Re/Max Connection ranked third statewide in overall agent commissions paid at more than $7 million and the Turnersville office also was ranked 10th in the state for commissions paid from a single office. All three offices are on the web at www.goconnectionnj.com.
Weichert Realtors' Wash. Twp. office recognizes top associate
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — Mark Honabach of the Washington Township Weichert, Realtors, was individually recognized for his exceptional industry success during the month of May. A top producer, Honabach led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Burlington, Camden, Atlantic and Gloucester counties, in resale listings.
Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has grown from a single office into one of the nation's leading providers of homeownership services.
For more information, Weichert's customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD. Weichert franchised offices are independently owned and operated.
Kennedy VP named 'Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year'
Anneliese McMenamin, vice president of human resources for the South Jersey-based Kennedy Health System, was recently named "Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year" by the regional chapters of the Society for Human Resource Management. She won in the category of organizations with more than 2,001 employees. This award was developed in 2001 to recognize human resources professionals who exemplify outstanding achievement within their local community.
McMenamin has more than 23 years experience in all aspects of HR.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, McMenamin volunteers as a board member for the Food Bank of South Jersey and actively supports the American Cancer Society's Bike Ride.
A graduate of LaSalle University with a B.S. in Human Resource Management, McMenamin has also earned her certification from the Society for Human Resources Management and a certificate in human resources from Villanova University.
Perfections Gift Shop holds grand opening
VINELAND — Wayne and Charlene Jackson (center), owners of the Perfections Gift Shop in the Landis MarketPlace in Vineland, recently held an official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Charlene Jackson opened her first gift shop in Einstein Hospital's Darroff Division and then operated a deli/grocery store. She then sold art and gifts online before opening a gift shop in the Williamstown Farmers Market.
Mayor Ruben Bermudez welcomed Wayne and Charlene at the ribbon cutting, saying "Small businesses like Perfections help foster new economic opportunity and strengthen the fabric and character of the city."


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Since I'm getting induced on Monday with baby #3
(and since I've been going into early labor since 34 weeks)
my nesting instincts have been on hyper-drive.
Whether you're nesting or not, keeping the clutter in your house under control can be VERY CHALLENGING! Especially if you, like me, have a 3 year old, 18-month old, 100lb dog (and sometimes even a lovely husband…) running around making messes faster than you can clean them up!
Many of you might be aware of my "Keep your home clean with 1 chore per day" deep-cleaning schedule. Well, here's a quick tip for staying on top of the surface tidying throughout the day!
5-Minute Laundry Basket Clean-Up Trick
This is a very simple concept, but it works.
So I'm going to share it.
Live with it.
Love me for it 🙂
First off, through trial and error I only pick up two times per day:
1) During nap time in the middle of the day, and
2) Right after the kids go to bed, before I relax for the night.
I learned the hard way that if I clean more than that, it's in vain because I turn around only to find more messes. It's all about efficiency, people!
After running around all morning getting myself and my kids ready, driving to preschool, gymnastics, playdates, lunch, errands or whatever else I have going on that day, I usually come home, put the kids down for naps, and come downstairs to this:
Clutter. Everywhere.
(and today was a pretty mild clutter day, actually!)
(and today was a pretty mild clutter day, actually!)
Nap time is MY time to actually get things done (like writing this post right now) so it's sacred to me and I don't want to waste a single minute…
But I also don't want the messes to pile up all day.
I look at the clock, or set a physical timer on my oven for 5 or 10 minutes.
I take a simple box or laundry basket like this blue buddy here…
…make a quick sweep around the house, and toss in it anything that doesn't belong in that room. Usually the kitchen and living room are my biggest culprits.
This usually only takes a few minutes.
I spend the last part of my time walking around and putting everything away. I start in the play room (because, as you can tell, that's typically where the bulk of the random stuff belongs) and put everything away. I move on to the next room, put everything away. Then the next room.
Voila! Done!
By taking it one room at a time you're only making ONE trip, maximizing your time.
In 5-10 minutes you have swept through and tidied up your house, and now you can
nap…er…I mean… get really productive things done in peace!
…until the kids wake up and make a complete mess of things again.
Kids don't nap?
Even better!
Get them involved!
In the middle of the day set a "clean-up time" where you set your timer and you do a "blitz clean" as we call it. Give everyone their own basket or have them share (good luck with that one…) and make a game out of it. Whoever fills their basket the fullest and empties it the fastest, wins.
Give them a treat or prize, and it will make everyone happy.
Happy tidying, everyone!


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Patients admitted to high-volume hospitals for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have reduced 30-day mortality compared with those treated at lower-volume hospitals, although above a certain threshold the effect of volume on outcome tapers off. Teaching hospitals and those with revascularization capabilities—whether percutaneous or surgical—also produce superior results, according to research published in the March 25, 2010, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
To explore the relationship between hospital volume and mortality, researchers led by Joseph S. Ross, MD, MHS, of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine (New York, NY), examined claims data for Medicare recipients who were hospitalized between 2004 and 2006 for AMI, heart failure, and pneumonia. Based on annual condition-specific volumes averaged over 3 years, hospitals were placed into quartiles ranging from low volume (first and second quartiles) to medium (third quartile) and high volume (fourth quartile). Those that had fewer than 10 cases per year were excluded from the analysis.
Effect of Volume Significant but Tapers Off
During the study period, there were 734,972 admissions for AMI at 4,128 hospitals, of which half were categorized as low volume, a quarter as medium volume, and a quarter as high volume. Patients admitted to large-volume hospitals were younger and more likely to have undergone PCI or CABG in the previous year compared with those treated at low-volume hospitals (P ≤ 0.01). The mean annual hospitalization rates for AMI were:
While there was much heterogeneity in mortality within each volume category, increased hospital volume was significantly associated with a reduced 30-day death rate for AMI patients (risk-adjusted OR 0.89; 95% CI 0.88-0.90; P < 0.001). The association was attenuated as volume increased; at low-volume hospitals, increasing the annual number of admissions by 100 would result in a 20% reduction in mortality, whereas the same increase would reduce mortality by 10% at medium-volume hospitals and by 4% at high-volume hospitals.
Notably, once a hospital's annual volume reached a threshold of 610 AMI patients, adding 100 more patients per year would no longer significantly decrease mortality. The volume threshold differed according to whether the hospital was an academic medical center or able to provide revascularization (either CABG or PCI). At teaching hospitals, the estimated volume threshold was 260 patients, compared with 629 for non-teaching hospitals. At revascularization-capable hospitals, the volume threshold amounted to 432, compared with 586 for those that did not perform such procedures.
For admissions related to pneumonia (n = 1,418,252) or heart failure (n = 1,324,287), volume also had an effect on outcome. However, both conditions had lower volume thresholds than did AMI. In heart failure patients, higher volume reduced 30-day mortality by 9% (risk-adjusted OR 0.91; 95% CI 0.90-0.92; P < 0.001), and the threshold was 500 patients. In pneumonia patients, mortality was lowered 5% (risk-adjusted OR 0.95; 95% CI 0.94-0.96; P < 0.001), with a threshold of 210. Teaching hospitals and revascularization-capable hospitals continued to produce superior results in these cohorts.
Findings Inform Policy, Daily Practice
The results have clear policy implications, the paper reports. For instance, policy makers may attempt to increase volume at the lowest-volume hospitals. "Perhaps [this could be implemented] by ensuring that small hospitals are not located within close proximity to one another," they write. "This could be accomplished through state certificate-of-need regulations or critical-access-hospital programs."
In a telephone interview, Dr. Ross told TCTMD that the "idea that greater volume leads to better outcomes has been widely demonstrated in studies of procedural and surgical care." However, it was not known whether that type of association would be seen with medical conditions that involve more team-based care.
"There are many more moving parts, and nurses do more of the care. It's unclear whether you would get that same efficiency of scale," Dr. Ross said, adding that while there have been a few volume-related studies of AMI care, this is the first to look at this issue in heart failure and pneumonia.
One particularly interesting observation made by the study is the "idea that bigger isn't necessarily better," Dr. Ross commented, adding that this is particularly true for pneumonia. "Certainly, the smaller volume hospitals seem to have, on average, slightly worse outcomes, but the marginal benefit that you get from being at a higher volume hospital goes away [at a certain point]."
The key will be to tease out what the higher-performing small hospitals do differently, he continued. "Are they really good at identifying patients who will do better if they get transferred to a place that has revascularization capacity? Are they better at stabilizing [patients] and taking care of people? Do they reallocate their nurses to make sure the patients are being followed up, or taking the right medications?" Dr. Ross elaborated. "That is where we have the most to learn, looking at these smaller hospitals and figuring out what they do so well."
William W. O'Neill, MD, of the University of Miami (Miami, FL), told TCTMD that the study carries messages for multiple audiences.
"For the public, it's just a word of caution about low-volume hospitals" and their tendency to have poorer outcomes, Dr. O'Neill said in a telephone interview. And for physicians and administrators who currently practice at low-volume centers, he added, the results are a reminder to pay attention to mortality. "There are many small-volume hospitals that were getting really good results. [The study's] not a blanket indictment of all these places, it's just that if you go to a smaller hospital, the results could be very variable," Dr. O'Neill explained. "Doctors and administrators practicing there have to be really cautious and ever vigilant about their results."
While 30-day mortality rates hovered around 20% in low-volume hospitals, he pointed out that some of centers in this category had death rates surpassing 60%. "In those places that get mortality greater than 60%, you really have to ask whether they should even be allowed to take care of MI patients," Dr. O'Neill asserted.
More Low-Volume Hospitals with Cardiology Programs
Speaking in a telephone interview with TCTMD, Tony G. Farah, MD, of Allegheny General Hospital (Pittsburgh, PA), commented that these issues have become particularly relevant as increasing numbers of small hospitals have initiated cardiac care services. Based on his own experience working with such hospitals, he was unsurprised that they tended to have poorer outcomes.
For one, hospitals that have low volume or are located in underserved areas can have difficulty recruiting cardiologists. This is especially true for interventionalists, who need to see enough cases to maintain their expertise, Dr. Farah said. Another difficulty is that physicians may not be working alongside other clinicians who share their specialty. Without collaboration, "you end up practicing based on limited resources and input from others around you," he commented.
And while it may be possible to recruit a few experienced nurses and other staff members from larger hospitals, most will be coming from within the institution. "As much as you train them, they're just not exposed to that sheer volume [necessary] to become an experienced nurse or technologist . . . . By creating that gap in experience, the support staff is not able to quickly recognize complications when they develop," Dr. Farah explained. "We all know if you have a delay between the time a complication develops and the time that it's treated, the outcome is worse."
Moreover, hospital infrastructure may be lacking. "Financially, it's just not feasible to have all of the support structure you have in a tertiary care center," said Dr. Farah, citing the example of off-hours physician coverage and CT availability.
But like Drs. O'Neill and Ross, Dr. Farah was careful to point out that low-volume hospitals do not have uniformly bad outcomes. "In general, in larger hospitals you do have more structured care that's guideline based, where you have standardized protocols for patients who come in with acute MI," but such practices can be put in place at a hospital of any size, he advised.
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The sluggish economy has slowed development that was running wild for a couple of decades, but some towns officials are looking to the future when the pressure is on again.
In 2005 and 2006, many towns and county officials from around the state took part in three land use study tours in the Eastern part of the U.S. where they learned the importance of addressing the issue before development pressure occurs.
The lesson learned on those trips was to ask town residents to consider what they want for their township. In some cases, it may be increased development. In other areas, the desire of residents may be to preserve the rural character that attracted them to the area in the first place.
The Lebanon Town Board, in Dodge County, is seeking comments from residents regarding interest in providing the opportunity for landowners in the township to participate in the Farmland Preservation Program.
The town hosted an informational meeting on the topic with Nate Olson, planner with the Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Department, on hand to explain the program and options for the township.
"The purpose of the Farmland Preservation Program is to preserve Wisconsin rural land by means of local land use planning and conservation practices," Olson said.
Town Chair Lohny Fredrick said during the town's comprehensive plan update meetings there was a great deal of discussion about the future of farmland in the township. The board decided to ask the people of the township what they want.
Olson explained that some townships, such as Beaver Dam, Emmet and Rubicon, are more interested in growth, and therefore have done nothing to try to protect the farmland and rural character of their townships. Because of the influence and control of neighboring municipalities, their goals are different.
In the rural areas, however, there is more interest in protecting productive farmland and preserving the rural character of the township.
In Dodge County, 13 towns use Farmland Preservation Zoning. Ashippun was the first township in the county to enter into an Agriculture Enterprise Area agreement. Since then, seven other townships have entered into agreements.
Dodge County is ranked ninth in the state for earned Farmland Preservation tax credits — around $750,000 a year. There are approximately 107,895 acres enrolled.
Olson explained that all towns have the choice whether to participate in the program, and the program is not mandated.
"Participating towns make their landowners eligible for the program," Olson explained. "Landowners that enroll their land in the program agree to implement conservation activities in exchange for tax credits."
The participation method determines the tax credit for which farmers are eligible. There is a $5 per acre credit for land entered into a Farmland Preservation Agreement. To get this agreement, the town must either adopt Farmland Preservation Zoning or the farm must be in an Ag Enterprise area. There is a $7.50 per acre credit for land zoned in a Farmland Preservation Zoning District, as established by the town. There is a $10 per acre credit for land that is both in the Farmland Preservation Zoning District and is in the Ag Enterprise Area. The credits are not just for the farmed fields, but for the entire farm.
Stressing that the program is not a mandate for the township or for individual landowners within a township, Olson said it is important that landowners understand the program.
He presented the options for the township but noted that there are no changes in the way land is taxed and assessed. He said some concerns about changes are because of the past method of taxing that placed a higher assessment value on prime agricultural land, A-1, than on marginal land, A2.
The Town of Lebanon is facing three options.
The first is to petition the county to create Farmland Preservation Zoning, A-1, for all of the land in the township. Farmland Preservation Zoning Districts must meet minimum standards with regard to non-farm development. There is some flexibility to create unique standards, and this varies by towns.
The landowner must be located in the farmland zoning district to participate in the tax credit program. Under this program, there is a flexible option for the landowner as there is no long-term commitment as was the case with previous state farmland preservation agreements. There is also no penalty to discontinue participation, and it can be canceled at any time.
The second option for the town would be to enroll land in the township in an Agricultural Enterprise Area in order to qualify for a Farmland Preservation Agreement. An AEA is a designated geographic area and not a land use regulation. Its designation only allows landowners the opportunity to apply for a Farmland Preservation Agreement.
Landowners, townships or counties apply to the state for an AEA agreement, and there is a competitive process for acceptance into the program. The idea is to keep farmland together and not preserve a few acres here and a few acres there. By keeping preserved farms together, businesses supplying the needs of the agricultural community have the assurance that these businesses will be going in the future and the farms will not be swallowed up by development.
The former farmland preservation program that began in the late 1960s did not succeed, in part because preserved farms were scattered, and there were not areas strictly reserved for agricultural activity.
"Of course the town has a third option," Olson said. "They could leave the current town zoning map as is and not change a thing. This would leave areas in the town in the A-1 Prime Agricultural Zoning District. As a result, these areas would still be subject to the A-1 Prime Agricultural Zoning standards, despite not being able to collect the Farmland Preservation Zoning tax credits.
"This option leaves it up to landowners to rezone out of the A-1 zoning district if they wish to develop their property."
Fredrick said his opinion, as town chair, is to utilize Farmland Preservation Zoning because it opens it up for the farmers to be eligible to participate in tax credit programs."
"This is a voluntary thing, and no one is forced to participate in any program," he stressed. "There is land in our township that is A-1 land, but right now the farmers aren't eligible to participate in the programs that are available and collect their tax deduction."
He said with Farmland Preservation Zoning, all land would be in A-1 zoning, but it wouldn't make any difference as far as assessments and taxing goes. Regardless of whether land is in A-1 or A-2 agricultural zoning, landowners still must jump through the same hoops if they want to split off a parcel.
Fredrick said he is hoping to hear from town residents in the near future as the board will be considering which direction to go on the matter early this summer. The town has information available for those who want to learn more about the options.
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Producer: Bogle Vineyards
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Petite Sirah
Origin: California
Region: Other California
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gle is soft enough to go with a vast range of dishes. Its ripe blueberry and blackberry fruit is luscious and compelling.
by b12514885
tons of good write-ups; try 3
by Yager12418632
As suspected we love it, great qpr. could be an everyday wine.
by Zolt@n
Softer than the smoothest velvet, very pleasing finish on the palate. It's totally amazing a liquid can feel that textural. Reminds me of the old Calvert Whiskey commercials "Softer that a kiss". This one's a definate "keeper". Stands on its own and pairs well with many dishes.
A Petite with a Huge taste
by Edwards12183205
One of my favorite wines. Better than many reds at twice the price. Smooth and fruity--an adventure for the palate.
A red to get non-red drinkers to, well, try reds
by Jen11923103
I have been exploring the different varieties of red wines for the past few months and have found myself falling in love with Sirahs. One evening, when I went to Justin's on Lark St. for dinner, I tried a glass of Bogle Petite Sirah and fell head over heals! The texture was smooth and velvety, the flavor was fruity and earthy, and the body was full and warm. Since then, I have brought this wine to parties and it has received many compliments. Even a friend of mine who is not a big wine drinker enjoyed it, because it is so flavorful yet surprisingly gentle. Anyone who has had a disappointing experience tasting red wine or thinks that all red wines are harsh and drying needs to try this wine. They will be convinced otherwise!
Unbeatable Petite Sirah for under $ 10
by Bellingrath11784135
I love the dark red wines with a full taste. This is one of my two favourite red wines under $ 10. The other one is the Wyndham Estates bin 555 Shiraz, but I like the Petite Sirah even better. Tastes great now but should be even better after a couple of years.
Excellent for a first time buyer
by Marcant10836952
Excellent for a first time buyer! A Petite Sirah is different from your other reds, it has a medium / full body, color is amazing, and the bouquet is unbelievable. The value for this wine is excellent. Someone looking to try something a little different this is it! This wine reminds me of old school with my dad!
Consistently good
by KJT
The 2006 vintage was very good from the first sniff to the last of the long finish. Typical Sirah flavors that were mouth-filling and lingering. Not to be confused with the big Ausie wines that you have to scrape off your palate but very good in its own right.
A Bargain Petite Syrah to keep around the house
by ChampagneSipper
Everybody likes it; very consistent from year to year; Bogle overall has good value wines
Excellent wine!
by Burdick10783353
Lots of body, lots of fruit. Nice finish. Very very good value for the money!!!
Memorable Syrah
by Shaggydoink
For some reason I have been avoiding Bogle Vineyards, but found this wine to be exceptional. Deep color and flavors, better than many wines I've paid twice the price for. Will definitely buy again.
the texture is as fine as the taste
by Cliff & Susan
a deep color hints at the complexity of flavors - but i enjoy letting it lay on the tongue - the velvet texture is unique - an extraordinary experience at an affordable price!
Nice one
by Erabelli10478877
Balanced medium bodied wine with ripe tannins.
Very drinkable now.
by sarver10752689
For the price I don't think you can find a better bottle. This is as good as you can possibly get for under $20.
Wonderful !
by Mike Ott
Lots of fruit, blackberries, cherries
Great everyday wine!
by Kenney10460225
One of my favorites for pasta or pizza!
Good, slightly spicy
by Eley12166209
a bit agressive in the nose
Not bad
by Bordeauxn't
Pretty good flavor, finish is kinda wierd though. Fairly enjoyable, I'm just not in love with it.
high expectations???
by Kurtz11787059
Perhaps I expected too much from this wine, but I was not overly impressed. It was not bad at all, just did not knock my socks off like I had expected.


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Thinking theologically (usually, but not always) and trying to discover the truth - dialogue welcome! Also, you are likely to discover posts here on things like art, music, psychology, history, and books, because those are my favorites! *For my new readers: I write from a (fairly liberal) Christian perspective, but please don't feel like I think Christians are the only good people in the world! I welcome viewpoints that differ from my own.*
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The Glory of the Blood
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A passionate piece for your Easter spiritual journey. Thank you for sharingReplyDelete
Have a wonderful Easter and Passover at this most Holy of all Holy times. Your blog has been added to "Blogs I Love".ReplyDelete
The New Testament, and in particular the Gospels, is what's defining Christianity (as different from Judism). Jesus was å modern thinker if his time. In our century I don't think we should pay too much attention to all the conservative madness in the Old Testament. Having said that, I'm an Atheist myskef, and not into religion. Just interested from an intellectual point of view >:)ReplyDelete
Cold As Heaven
- Jamie LedgerwoodApril 19, 2014 at 6:06 AM
'The glory of the blood is not in the shedding,but in the giving..' Wow just wow.ReplyDelete
A lovely and very interesting blog. I somehow get the impression that you live in Michigan. I live in Northville. Are we neighbors? Mary at Variety, the Spice of LifeReplyDelete
Beautiful post, sir or lady. You really sum it up nicely in the last couple lines. I recently wrote to someone, in a reflection for my adolescent literature class, somehow, that Christian martyrdom is the highest honor we earth dwelling humans can hope to achieve. Jesus indeed paid the price in full, but we're His body, and as such we're called to give everything we've got. Regarding blood atonement for sin, I like what C.S Lewis says in the second Narnia book. Someone asks Aslan why he doesn't just change the rules set by the "old magic." He just looks at them with his big wise eyes and says something like, "do away with the old magic?" And no one dares to mention it again. God has some very good reasons for setting stuff up the way He di. The Cross was the only way to fix what we did to this crazy world.ReplyDelete