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Aljoya, MI Charity League get kids ready for school
It is back-to-school time for Island families and, as parents are aware, all students need to come prepared with a backpack and a wide array of school supplies. However, for some Island families, this expense creates a significant hardship. To lend a hand, Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) offers the Back to School Backpack Program, which supplies qualified students with a backpack and all the necessary supplies to begin the school year fully prepared.
Although MIYFS coordinates this program, the backpacks and supplies themselves were donated by the Aljoya retirement community (for the fourth consecutive year). In a similar act of giving, girls and moms from the local chapter of the National Charity League donated time to fill each backpack with school-specific supplies — a significant undertaking given the extent and diversity of items required.
In all, 60 backpacks filled with supplies made going back to school a little easier for some Island kids and families.
"It is great to see the community come together like this to support kids having a good start to the school year with needed school supplies," says MIYFS Emergency Assistance Coordinator Cheryl Manriquez.
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Since there was such a cold reception to my Carnival 2 post on Tuesday, I'm cracking open the original word document containing the transcriptions of the Wyclef interview that took place for the Scratch cover with him and TI from the September/October issue. Here are some of the outtakes.
On The Fugees' making of "Mona Lisa":
"When we did 'Mona Lisa' the cat that did the record, his name was Salaam Remi. Salaam did the beat. I came up with the hook. He said to me at the time, Yo man, ya'll ill. Ya'll got a thousand voices. If you can simplify it, and in one thing identify it with something…. you know like you gotta think of like when you grew up in Marboro projects, Flatbush, Nostrand, and in New Jersey. What's that one thing? Like whats that one voice? Whats the voice you would start with?' And then he sent me in the booth and I was just (singing) like, 'Yo Mona Lisa can I get a date on Friday…' That's when I would say the Fugees found their voice.
On The Score:
"The Score was when I took charge of the whole production. Nobody told me what to do, like ain't nobody at no label gonna know about Enya. They not sitting watching SleepWalkers smoking weed. [So just] the basement, you know what I'm saying, not a lot of equipment. The Score was basically, we had an old MCI board. All of the automations that you hear on The Score was me by hand. The Fender Rhodes that you hear on 'Killing Me Softly' is not even a Fender Rhodes, it's an Akai S-900. I was so sonically crazy, scientifically, I tuned a tone on the S-900 and made it sound like a Fender Rhodes and put a delay on it. That's why till this day if any musician tries to play 'Killing Me Softly,' you cant unless you detune your instrument. Jerry Wonder was on the bass and the keys are all me. We started off with 'Fu Gee La,' which was one of Salaam's records, and the label felt real comfortable with that because he had did 'Nappy Heads.' And then it was followed by a track that I did which was 'Ready Or Not.' That whole Enya shit, that just took it to across the waters and everything else just followed."
On record label A&Rs:
"I don't know what an A&R is, man. I don't have a clue man, like what do they do? In my world? Like, what chord are they gonna tell me to play? What arrangement? I broke a lot of chart records. I mean, till today I'm still breaking radio airplay records, so I don't know what an A&R dude's gonna tell me."
On working with TI:
"I like TI cause he's not on no bullshit like, 'Let's do brunch.' These motherfuckers in the industry be on some bullshit, 'Yo, lets do brunch.' And then they cater to what's hot for the time. So a kid like TI is ill because he knows what I do. Like he's not caught in the hype. Like he know if I could get this dude that's the dude that did the Fugee shit, but if he could zone out he probably gonna give me some 'Ready Or Not' shit or some early Canibus shit. Or some Cypress Hill shit, when he checked the history."
On the internet:
"I think really with the internet, that's the A&R. So if you want to know who I think the real A&R's of today are, [it's] the kids that are on the internet. I'll give you an example. Take a Wyclef Jean song 'If I was President.' Every kid knows that song. It's not like the song got any radio airplay, they seen that shit on Dave Chappelle, [and downloaded] it. Now over twenty million kids know that song. If you go on the internet its up there with 'Gone Til November.' Then you gotta be like, 'Hmm, interesting.' But Clef ain't really never get no airplay for this song. How can that be? Now, honestly bro, an A&R would skip right through that song because that song wouldn't be a song that's played on the radio, you know what I'm saying? But we cant run away from the new wave that we're expressing. So I feel like back in the days we had those underground systems where we heard new records, so today the internet actually is that world where you can put anything on and then the crowd could decide. With Youtube and with Myspace, now you're able to connect quicker. And so you start off with your Myspace page, you know, you can go ok, all of the people are listening… send out a blog now. 'Yo what up, I'm working in the studio on The Carnival 2. I'm about to hit ya'll with this crazy Paul Simon/Wyclef record, some of you motherfuckers is too young to know who Paul Simon is. You other motherfuckers know whats going on, that shit got that acoustic flavor so check it out. Give forty seconds of it. Now you know that the bloggers is gonna go crazy. They gonna find it. And I think that's like the coolest shit. And at the end of the day its going to turn to revenue. Whether through record sales, whether through live shows, whether through endorsements."
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It's a bit of last-minute notice, but there will be a chess tournament tonight at Hoboken Golf.
Organized by Peter Croce of the Hudson County Chess Association, tonight's tournament is open to both students and adults. There will be a pizza party at 6:00 p.m. ($10 to attend) followed by the tournament, which begins at 7:30. Game/15 swiss. Four rounds. It's $10 for students to enter; $15 for adults. All levels of play are welcome and cash prizes will be awarded at the end.
In terms of space, the event is limited to about 40 people, but you can show up at Hoboken Golf if you want to participate. Hoboken Golf Center is located at 2nd and Grand streets.
Croce has taught chess in Hoboken for the past 10 years. His students have won the New Jersey State Chess Championship every year since 2001.


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Stonebriar Ordains Three Men to Ministry
Three men were ordained into the ministry with a ritual laying on of hands during worship services at SCC on April 24. Rhome Dyck, Malcolm Gill, and Tom Keiser successfully completed the requirements established by Stonebriar's Board of Elders, including written and oral examinations, before being recommended for ordination.
Members of the ordination council, who administered the examinations, are David Chavanne, Les Fleetwood, John Hannah, Charlton Hiott, Chuck Swindoll, and Mark Young.
Rhome Dyck earned his diploma in biblical studies from Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, B.C., Canada; a bachelor of arts degree in history from Simon Frasier University in Burnaby, B.C., Canada; and a master of theology degree in historical theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is currently serving as Stonebriar's Resident Pastor of Adult Fellowships, providing leadership and support to the teachers of adult fellowships. Rhome is also an instructor in Stonebriar's Theology Program and leads the LifeBuilders adult fellowship.
Rhome remembers sensing a call to ministry during an evening church service when he was ten years old. "One of the guest speakers was a missionary from Zaire," says Rhome. "I remember horsing around in the balcony with my friends when this man captured my attention. When he asked the crowd if we would be willing to give our lives for Christ, I felt he was speaking directly to me. From that moment, I knew that I wanted to live out my life serving the church."
Rhome will complete his residency at the end of May and become a member of the Stonebriar staff as Pastor of Adult Fellowships.
Malcolm Gill earned his bachelor's degree in biblical studies at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois; a master of theology degree in academic ministries from Dallas Theological Seminary; and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in New Testament studies at DTS. Malcolm also teaches Stonebriar's Life on Purpose adult fellowship. Malcolm and his wife, Tamara, have a one-year-old daughter, Annabel, and are expecting a new addition to the family in July.
Malcolm says his intention in attending Bible college was not so much to "go into ministry" as it was to get to know God. "I just thought ministry was what Christians did," he says. "I just wanted to learn more about God's Word and what He has to say to us."
During his time at Moody, though, Malcolm became involved in prison ministry.
"The evangelistic work we were doing in the prisons was exciting, and I thought, 'This is something I could do for a living!'" Malcolm and Tamara are now interested in church planting or teaching at a Bible college or seminary.
Tom Keiser earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins University and is currently completing his doctoral work in Old Testament studies at DTS. Tom and his wife, Kris, are the parents of a son, Nathan, 27, and two daughters, Jessica, 26, and Rebekah, 24.
Tom says he was fortunate to have been raised in a solid Christian home. "I responded to God the first time He spoke to me, and I accepted Christ as my Savior at age four or five," he says. After working 30 years in healthcare management, Tom and Kris decided to take some time to focus more intently on seeking the Lord's direction for their future. They moved from Baltimore to Dallas so Tom could pursue his doctorate, with the idea of eventually teaching Christian higher education.
"All my life I have felt called to serve in ministry," Tom said. "But when I was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, I truly began to feel like my life was over." It was through these struggles that God gave Tom what he calls "a real-life Galatians 2:20 experience." The Lord used the familiar passage about being "crucified with Christ" to strengthen Tom's heart. "If I am to live," Tom says, "it will have to be the Lord living through me." Tom's passion for studying Scripture and his heart to minister to others give evidence of the Lord living through him.
Thanks be to God for each of these faithful men and the gifts they bring to Stonebriar and the larger body of Christ.
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Water and ethanol modify polymer-based solar cells
In order to build up a more stable polymer electrolyte system for application in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC), it is necessary to introduce small molecule hydroxyl-rich additives (such as water and ethanol) into the PEO-PVDF/TiO2 composite electrolyte. These hydroxyl-rich small molecules are diffusive and act as cross-linking agents, which
Ying Yang and her colleagues supervised by Xing-Zhong Zhao at Wuhan University, China, are studying modification strategies to fabricate more stable dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) systems with PEO-PVDF based polymer electrolytes. One way of improving the conductivity of the polymer electrolyte and maintaining its stability, is to introduce a new continuous path for ion transportation. As the group explains, the cross-linking interactions between the liquid electrolyte and the polymer matrix is expected to form an ionic transport path of the quasi-solid state polymer electrolyte resembling that of a liquid system.
In a recent polymer electrolyte modification study, which was published in Nanotechnology, the authors used water and ethanol as cross-linking agents to improve the stability of quasi-solid-state DSSCs with PEO-PVDF electrolyte. The hydroxyl bonds present among PEO, TiO2, LiI and additives allow homogenous cross-linking networks to form in the electrolyte, which provide more efficient ion transport pathways. After optimization of the water and ethanol concentration, the best DSSC shows an energy conversion efficiency of about 5.8%, and is stable over 500 h when sealed with wax (see image for examples).
Zhao's group is currently focusing on the development of new polymer electrolyte systems such as polysaccharides, thermal setting and thermal plastic polymer electrolytes and ionic liquid electrolytes to drive up the performance and stability of DSSCs.
About the author
The work was performed at the University of Wuhan of China and supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China through Hi-Tech plan (funding No. 2006AA03Z347) and the National Nature Science Foundation of China (50125309). Prof. Xing-Zhong Zhao is the group leader of the Key Laboratory of Acoustic and Photonic Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education of China, Department of Physics at Wuhan University. He is the principal investigator of the DSSC project. Ying Yang is currently a PhD student supervised by Prof. Xing-Zhong Zhao, studying dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) with solid/quasi-solid polymer electrolyte in this group. Cong-Hua Zhou is a PhD student working on optimization counter electrode and anode electrode applied in DSSC. Sheng Xu is a PhD student researching on optimizing the preparation of porous titania film (using P25) applied in quasi-solid state DSSC. Dr Jing Zhang, formerly a PhD student of this lab, has now graduated from Wuhan University and works in Ningbo University of China as assistant professor. Dr Su-Juan Wu, a former PhD student of this group, has now graduated from Wuhan University and is working in Polytechniq University of Hong Kong as a post-doctorate fellow. Hao Hu is a PhD student, studying the thermosetting and thermoplastic polymer electrolyte system applied in DSSC. Bo-Lei Chen is a PhD student researching the organic synthesis of the ionic liquid and polymer. Qi-Dong Tai is a masters student researching on preparing the TiO2 colloid by hydrothermal. Zheng-Hua Sun is a masters student studying the synthesis of the ionic liquid. Dr Wei Liu is an associate professor working on microfluidic chips.


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We give you a look at a team from the MCLA world with a look here at the kit being rocked this season by the Badgers of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Competing in the MCLA Division I action in the Great Rivers Lacrosse Conference, the Badgers are off to a strong start this season with a 4-1 record through five contests.
The Badgers this spring are using custom Warrior TII lids, custom Warrior Regulator gloves and a mountain of apparel from Adidas.
See it below. Be sure to follow InsideLacrosse.com throughout the season for MCLA coverage, and check out the ILGear.com archives for more MCLA gear. For a TON more Warrior content, get caught up here.
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MOBILE, Alabama – The national observance of the 62nd annual National Day of Prayer is being streamed live from Capitol Hill. The event will feature high-profile speakers such as Christian author James Dobson and Pastor Greg Laurie of California. It will last until 11 a.m. CST.
Prayer breakfasts, lunch gatherings and other events are scheduled across coastal Alabama today as part of the annual observance, which invites people of all faiths to pray for the nation. Click here to see a full listing of event times and places.
The National Day of Prayer Task Force partnered with GOD TV to broadcast the national observance, which will be available to millions of viewers in more than 200 countries around the world. The program will also be broadcast on DirecTV channel 365 and streamed live on the National Day of Prayer website at nationaldayofprayer.org.


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As practice finished up Robin Lopez, Damian Lillard and Thomas Robinson huddled around a iPad to watch a tight matchup between Kansas (2) and Stanford (10). Lopez is an alum of Stanford, while Robinson played for Kansas.
Lopez would be the only watching the final minutes as Stanford pulled off the upset. As time ran off the clock, Lopez raised his hands and celebrated at American Airlines Center. Hopefully he will do the same after tomorrow's matchup with Miami.


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Born in West Brighton, he settled in Great Kills in 1976.
A graduate of Port Richmond High School, he attended the former Delahanty Institute in Manhattan, where he studied engineering. From 1967 to 1969, Mr. Padavano served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army, and saw action during the Vietnam War. "He was very proud of his service. He marched in every parade with his fellow Vietnam veterans," said his wife of almost 40 years, the former Patricia Anne Smith.
For 43 years, Mr. Padavano worked as a senior designer for Con Edison — he started out in Manhattan in 1966, but was soon transferred to the company's Davis Avenue site in West Brighton.
"He never got a chance to clean out his desk," said his wife. "The number of people from Con Edison, who came to see my husband [while he was sick], was overwhelming."
"We also got many phone calls and 'thank you's'," she added. "So many people went for colonoscopies because of my husband. And, at my grandson's Communion party, my daughter made a donation to Sloan Kettering and passed out blue awareness bracelets."
Mr. Padavano enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Con Edison Men's League for 40 years. The team bowled at the former Bowling on the Green, New Dorp, and at Rab's Country Lanes, Dongan Hills. In February, he bowled a 707 series.
An avid runner, Mr. Padavano ran more than 11 marathons, including the Boston Marathon, and the New York Marathon, which he completed in three hours and 21 minutes at the age of 45.
"He ran and rode his bike everywhere," said his wife. "And, he carried 10 pound weights too. He usually rode his bike to-and-from work [from Great Kills to West Brighton], and sometimes he would ride his bike there, and run home."
Mr. Padavano was a parishioner of St. Clare's R.C. Church, Great Kills.
He was a "diehard" Jets fan and also cheered on the New York Yankees and the Staten Island Yankees.
An artist, Mr. Padavano was an original member of the Staten Island Artists' Federation, based out of Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Livingston. He enjoyed woodworking, building furniture for friends and family. He also designed logos for local companies, leagues and teams, and even provided friends with sketches for tattoos.
Most importantly, Mr. Padavano was a family man, who was "super involved in his children's lives." He coached CYO baseball and softball at St. Clare's; coached for more than 20 years at the Great Kills Little League, and was a Boy Scout leader for Pack 150 at PS 32, Great Kills.
Never wanting to miss a game or event, and despite his illness, Mr. Padavano attended his youngest son's championship lacrosse game at St. Joseph-by-the-Sea on May 20. "My son was the goalie," said his wife. "And, they won the game."
Mr. Padavano also helped his sons deliver the Advance for 25 years. "It was a neighborhood joke that people wanted the paper boy with the mustache," said his wife.
As a grandfather, Mr. Padavano cooked "secret omelets," took his grandchildren fishing in Willowbrook Park on Sundays, and during the week offered wagon rides to the park, beach or a neighborhood deli. Mr. Padavano enjoyed going on family vacations — every year trips were made to Long Beach Island, N.J., and Hershey Park, Pa., and more recently, to Walt Disney World. He also loved taking road trips with his brother.
In addition to his wife, Patricia Anne, surviving Mr. Padavano are three sons, Gregory, Louis and Joseph; two daughters, Teresa Scalisi and Sarah Lupo; his parents, Salvatore and Antoinette; a brother, Michael; a sister, Carrie Padavano, and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be Tuesday from the Casey-McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, Great Kills, with a mass at 9:45 a.m. in St. Clare's Church. Burial will follow in Ocean View Cemetery, Oakwood.


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Decent income plus potentially robust growth: what more do you want!?
When share prices are depressed, dividend yields go up. So why not lock some of those attractive payouts into your portfolio by buying equities right now? Today I'm going to highlight the best and potentially safest incomes offered by the shares I've been watching.
These shares have underlying businesses that are growing, so when markets stabilise, their prices could return to former levels before continuing to grow alongside their profits. That's a potential double boost for your portfolio -- high income and robust capital growth!
Here's the line-up showing the forward yields and how far each share price has fallen from recent highs. To put these declines into perspective, the FTSE 350 index has fallen about 16% since early July.
Each company has a link attached that takes you to an earlier article for more background:
Stock markets are anticipatory and right now, they are trying to predict another recession. That's why these share prices are falling -- the market thinks these companies' profits will drop. If that does happen, some of the dividend yields could be at risk of being reduced.
However, as well as being forward-looking, stock markets often over-react and share-price falls can be overdone. The way to spot such opportunities is to keep a close eye on the news flowing from each individual company and to make judgements accordingly.
And in my view, the overall news emerging from those ten shares has not been too bad.
On 26 July, oil giant BP released its half-year report and there were no nasty surprises -- the group is back in profit and the Gulf clean-up is practically finished. Meanwhile the share price is being buffeted by the volatile price of oil and the still-unknown level of US fines following the Gulf disaster. But the case for BP remains as strong as ever, at least in my view.
There was a trading statement from fund manager Man Group in July and it reported a decent fund performance in the quarter to the end of June. The directors were anticipating volatile markets going forward, but believed that they had the strategies to cope. Well, we've certainly had volatile markets!
Online and catalogue retailer N Brown Group reported a 5% increase in revenue and minor 0.2% margin slippage back in July, whereas sticky-bun seller Greggs increased sales by 4% and looks on course to lift its annual dividend for the 27th year in a row.
Pork products producer Cranswick reported like-for-like sales up 5% for the second quarter, sadly warned that full-year results would be below expectations, but remained confident about its long-term prospects. Meanwhile, supermarket Morrisons told us that it had experienced a good start to the year back in May, with total sales up 7%.
Also in May, construction group Kier reported strong trading with its order book well up. In June meanwhile, storage space specialist Safestore reported a good start to the year with revenues up 7%, and in July, plastic packaging manufacturer RPC Group was "... confident that the Group is well positioned to deliver on its growth strategy."
These businesses do not sound as if they are on their knees to me. In some cases, margins have slipped, which suggests discounting to stimulate sales, but overall, trading seems resilient at most of them.
It's true that company outlooks can change rapidly if economies do corkscrew into a recession, but a lot of that fear is already in the price at these levels, and to me, none of the dividends look threatened.
And as my Foolish colleague David Holding recently said, if you don't buy shares when they are cheap, when do you?
For more on coping with the current investing climate, don't miss the Fool's latest special free report -- What To Do When The Market Plunges.
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Ever since I began working in the real estate industry 10 years ago, I have been asked to contribute to RAPAC. At every local association event, at every state event, every time I paid my annual dues–it seems like I was constantly being asked to contribute to RAPAC.
And each time, I ignored it.
I always had an excuse:
- I did not have any money.
- I did not like to be told what to do.
- I did not like to be pressured.
- I did not like being made to feel guilty.
- I did not like politics.
- I did not like the idea of lobbying.
- I wanted my career as a REALTOR® to be apart from all that.
I really felt no connection at all to the efforts of RAPAC.
I did not see or feel the connection between that and my business as a REALTOR®.
Then things changed.
At the annual NAR Convention in San Diego in 2009, I attended the federal issues update session.
I heard firsthand the reports on efforts from a very talented team of individuals in the Government Affairs Division at NAR, led by Jerry Giovaniello, Senior VP of Government Affairs. I listened to presentation after presentation by Jerry's team of senior lobbyists and heard the details of how they work for us REALTORS® every day on Capitol Hill with our lawmakers to keep REALTOR® issues and private property rights at the forefront of the conversations in the highest levels of our government.
I have also since then witnessed first hand the extensive statewide efforts led by our own Arizona Association of REALTORS® and CEO Tom Farley and his team. Tom and AAR do a tremendous job working on a daily basis at the state level presenting our priorities and our concerns to our state lawmakers and representing what is best for private property owners in Arizona.
I also noticed, at each state or national conference I attended, the passion and drive with which our leadership and many fellow REALTORS® spoke about the importance of RAPAC. I figured these talented and successful individuals must know something I don't.
These experiences, which have been continually reinforced over the past two years at the national, state and local levels, have allowed me to make the connection between:
My RAPAC Contribution
Our National, Statewide and Local Lobbying Efforts
My Business and My Career as a REALTOR®
The current issues our RAPAC dollars go towards are critical, such as defending the mortgage interest deduction (MID), short sale and foreclosure lender reform, opposing professional service taxes, Arizona Corporation Commission line extension issues, limitation of HOA transfer fees and many more. (See the links below for more details.) This list is a fast-moving target, requiring the dedication of skilled individuals at state and national levels to track it and ensure we, the REALTOR®, are always represented.
These issues directly affect our business and livelihood, and we can directly affect the outcome of these issues by contributing to RAPAC.
That is the connection.
I look at it this way: We all invest in our business. Each year, around this time, we do a business plan–where to budget dollars for education, technology, marketing, support, dues, travel, phone, computer, supplies and so on.
Add RAPAC to your budget.
There can be no better investment you can make in your business than making a contribution to RAPAC. It will not only go to protect and sustain your business but to grow your business as well.
- Make that connection.
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A 33-year-old Jersey City man is due in court this afternoon after a domestic violence incident early yesterday escalated and he attacked and spat blood at several police officers and tried to take one cop's baton, police said this morning.
Damian L. Marshall, 33, of Rose Avenue, was arrested at 2:40 a.m. at the home of an ex-girlfriend who told police she is terrified of Marshall and has a restraining order against him but that he uses a window to get in "all the time," the police report says.
At a distance from Marshall, the woman told an officer that Marshall had been following her earlier and when she told him to stop, they argued and he "violently grabbed'' her, the report says. She said they stopped talking and walked to her home where they again argued and he slapped her across the face, the report says.
The officers went downstairs to arrest Marshall on simple assault charges, the report says, and he told them: "I'm leaving. Don't touch me" when they grabbed him. Marshall began to struggle with an officer, punched him in the chest and tried to punch him in the face, the report says.
Backup was called and five more units responded, the report says.
An officer struck Marshall in the face and a "violent" struggle erupted as he resisted and an officer repeatedly struck Marshall in the arms and legs with his baton, the report says. Marshall grabbed the baton and tried to take it but the officers punched him in the face and head until he released his grip, the report says.
Marshall continued to kick and swing at the officers and as they struck him, he began to bleed from the face, the report says.
There was "an intense and violent struggle" before Marshall was cuffed and during the fight he spit blood at an officer and three officers got blood on their clothing, the report says.
The officer who was spat at was taken to the Jersey City Medical Center, as was Marshall, who was treated and cleared for incarceration, the report says.
Marshall was charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a police
officer, as well as attempting to disarm a police officer, throwing
bodily fluids at a police officer, resisting arrest, and simple assault,
the report says.
He was further charged with contempt of court for violating the restraining order, the report says.
Marshall is due to make his first court appearance on the charges this afternoon in Central Judicial Processing court in Jersey City.


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OTTAWA COUNTY -- Two people were seriously injured Saturday night in a two-car crash in Holland.
Police said Mary Leonard, 18, of Holland, was driving a 2007 Lexus eastbound on Lakewood Boulevard when she ran a red light on River Avenue.
She crashed into a car traveling north on River. Leonard's car caught on fire, and she was pulled out by an Ottawa County Sheriff's Department deputy.
Firefighters extricated the driver of the second vehicle, Charles Harrell, 66, of Allegan.
Both were transported to Holland Community Hospital where Harrell remained in critical condition with closed head injuries and a fractured pelvis.
Leonard was in serious condition with a fractured femur.


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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The most extensive road project of the summer is slated to begin in less than a week.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is readying a large, $4.5 million rehabilitation project on the downtown portion of U.S. 131 next Monday, July 7. Should the weather cooperate, crews will resurface sections of roadway and replace joints on the S-Curve, among other tasks.
Work is expected to conclude Aug. 28. Until then, numerous slowdowns are anticipated.
Here are the project's targeted areas:
- Northbound and southbound U.S. 131 bridges from Wealthy Street to Grandville Avenue
- Southbound U.S. 131 over Bridge Street
- Southbound U.S. 131 over the Grand River and Market Avenue
What to expect, traffic-wise:
- Two lanes will remain open on southbound U.S. 131 during most of the project
- All lanes will remain open on northbound U.S. 131 between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.
- Nightly double-lane closures will go into effect on the northbound and southbound U.S. 131 bridges between Wealthy Street and Grandville Avenue
- Ramp from westbound I-196 to southbound U.S. 131 will close for most of the project
- Ramp from eastbound I-196 to southbound U.S. 131 will close for most of the project
- Ramps at Pearl, Market, Cherry and Wealthy will close for shorter durations
Detour information:
- To access southbound U.S. 131 from I-96, take northbound U.S. 131 to Ann Street, turn right on Ann and right on Turner Avenue to southbound U.S. 131
MDOT spokesman John Richard said the roadway is in need of resurfacing, and many of the highway's bridges are aging. A recent study analyzing Michigan's 11,000 bridges indicated one in four are in need of repair, though none of the bridges targeted by MDOT's latest project are considered deficient in any way.
An additional 10 to 15 years will be added to the bridges' life, which were originally built in the 1960s.
Michigan's aging bridges: Search our database for where you travel
Close to 114,000 vehicles travel through the S-Curve each day. With at least one lane closed at a time this summer, it might be wise to have a little more patience in the downtown area.
Andrew Krietz covers breaking, politics and transportation news for MLive | The Grand Rapids Press. Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com or follow him on Twitter.


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Through a blaze of flashlights, Colin and Chris Weir kissed in public for the third time and gazed awkwardly at a phalanx of photographers. "One more kiss for luck!" came the shout.
"Oh, we've had lots of luck," grinned Mrs Weir, 55, falling into her husband's arms again. Lucky to the tune of £161,653,000, in fact, after this retired couple claimed Tuesday's vast EuroMillions jackpot.
Overnight riches on this scale are patently incomprehensible. After struggling to describe the effect on his life, Mr Weir came up with "stupendous", but he admitted that after three sleepless nights he just could not


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New Nexus 7 To Have Improved Resolution And Android 4.3, Possible $199 Price Tag
Google I/O 2013 is next week and we can't wait to see what Google has up their sleeve this year. We've heard rumors of a new Motorola X phone, unified chat client named Babel and an updated Nexus 7 tablet. We can only imagine what other goodies are coming that haven't leaked yet.
Thanks to Mingchi Kuo, a well-respected analyst with KGI Securities, we now know a little more about the rumored Nexus 7 update. Kuo states in his report that he believes we will see a lighter and thinner version of the Nexus 7 announced sporting a smaller bezel with the thickness of the device falling between 7.5-8.5 mm. A few of the other specs for the updated Nexus detailed in the report include a Qualcomm APQ 8064 processor, 5 megapixel rear camera, and a 7″ 1920×1200 display. Another piece of information in his reports indicates that Android 4.3 will be on the new tablet. I would expect that any new Nexus device would ship with the latest version of Android, so I can't say I'm too surprised to see this fact. To help stay competitive, it's believed that that the new Nexus 7 will retain it's existing $199 price tag.
Does the idea of a refreshed Nexus 7 carrying a full HD display appeal to you or are you looking for something more when considering a new tablet purchase?


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Q: I'm helping with a school project that involves putting in 4-by-4-foot raised planting beds on a concrete base. We plan on lining the beds with landscape fabric, putting in some pea gravel for drainage, and then a mix of compost and soil. Are there any shrubs and perennials that might grow in this environment, and if so, what? How deep would the beds need to be?
A: Nice idea. I'd shoot for a depth of at least 6 inches. Eight to 12 inches would be even better. Most perennial flowers (as well as annual flowers and vegetables) will do fine in 6 inches. If you're adding shrubs, the deeper amounts would be better.
Good drainage will be one of the most important issues. The landscape fabric is a good choice because it'll keep soil from washing away from underneath while letting excess water out. It has microscopic holes in it. A fine screen mesh also would work.
In summer, the soil in raised beds will dry out faster than ground-level soil, so monitor the dampness regularly. Raised-bed growing is kind of a hybrid between in-ground gardening and growing in pots.
I've had good success growing in a medium that's about 80 percent good-quality topsoil and 20 percent compost.
One thing you can skip is the pea gravel. Studies have found that a layer of that at the bottom of a pot or raised bed can actually impede drainage. If you think about it, it makes sense. Once water hits the gravel, it'll drain pretty fast. But at the point where the soil meets the gravel, the drainage isn't as fast. And when lots of water pours down from above, it creates a backup -- much like how traffic comes to a standstill when it hits a roadblock.
The prevailing wisdom is to keep the medium consistent throughout the pot or the bed so that drainage is consistent (and hopefully good) throughout. That's the idea of using good soil and compost in the first place. That mix will drain better than clayish soil.
When you're ready to plant, pick your perennials based mainly on the light exposure. If it's a sunny spot, go with sun-lovers like coreopsis, black-eyed susans, coneflowers, salvia, sedum and daylilies.
If it's a shady spot, consider hosta, liriope, coralbells, foamflowers, foamybells, barrenwort and fringe-leaf bleeding heart.
For shrubs, I'd go with compact and dwarf varieties as opposed to tall, bushy types that would most likely flop over in the shallow soil. Again, let light needs be your guide.
In sun, take a look at caryopteris, lavender, 'Drift' roses, dwarf birds nest spruce, 'Blue Star' juniper, dwarf nandina, dwarf abelia, St. Johnswort, dwarf spirea and the new super-dwarf butterfly bushes, such as 'Lo and Behold Blue Chip' and the 'Flutterby Petite' series.
In shade, consider dwarf boxwoods, cherry laurel, compact hydrangeas such as the 'Forever and Ever' series or 'Tovelit' or 'Pink Elf,' dwarf Virginia sweetspire, dwarf fothergilla or dwarf variegated weigela 'My Monet.'
Profiles and pictures of most of these (along with care tips and good plant partners for each) are on my web site at this jump-off page: http://georgeweigel.net/plant-of-the-week-profiles.


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"Don Smith is not looking to spend more of the taxpayers' money this year. He just wants to spend it to make Fire Protection District 3 more efficient, prepared, and representative of South Whidbey's needs.At a special meeting Thursday night, the fire district chief was charged by the district board of commissioners with meeting 10 goals this year -- one of which might even change how the board itself does business.Smith will research the possibility of adding two more members to the present board of three fire commissioners. Both the chief and the current commissioners are interested in taking the step in hopes of making better decisions with the district's $1.4 million budget.The say so of how that money is spent rests on the shoulders of two people, Smith said. Outside of that task, Smith must complete his other goals with an eye on the future. Being ready for that future has almost everything to do with volunteers. Smith said Friday he plans to continue the district's ongoing push to recruit more firefighters and emergency medical personnel. A similar drive this year brought a good deal of new blood into the district, but Smith said the district could always use more.By accommodating volunteers' work schedules with different training times, more people might be able to find the hour or two each week they would need to join the district.In the station houses, the district may be taking better care of however many volunteers it has. Fresh off Y2K disaster preparations, Smith said the district may invest in generators for its stations, as well as food stores for volunteers. The backup power and food could be what the district needs to keep its volunteers going in the event of an island-wide disaster.And then there are the projects that are already under way. Smith will make sure that construction crews break ground on both a new Saratoga fire station and a planned Freeland fire station. The Saratoga station is already more than eight months behind schedule due to permit delays, while the Freeland station was only recently taken off the shelf on its way to a late start.Other goals for the year include holding what promises to be an annual information meeting for district volunteers, searching out future sites for fire district facilities, developing a list of standard operating procedures, and researching the purchase of a new emergency medical response vehicle.And finally, to find out what the public thinks of these goals and the service the district provides, the district may send out a survey sampling opinions on everything from emergency response times to elected representation.Smith said it will take him some months to come up with a list of questions he and the district commissioners want answered by the people of South Whidbey."
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NEWARK — A state appeals court has upheld the conviction of a former Newark woman who opened fire on her neighbor in an August 2007 dispute over the placement of a barbeque grill.
Looking to overturn her conviction, Veronica Jeter, 51, has argued she received ineffective legal assistance, claiming in part that her attorney did not fully explain the plea agreement she accepted in 2008.
But in a decision released on Thursday, appellate judges found that Jeter "entered
her plea freely and voluntarily, and she understood the generous nature of the plea
agreement and its consequences."
Jeter pleaded guilty in March 2008 to two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon. In May 2008, she was sentenced in accordance with the plea deal to a 10-year prison term.
Jeter will be eligible for parole in February 2016.
The appellate decision affirmed a lower court's ruling from October 2012 to deny Jeter's petition for post-conviction relief.
The shooting occurred on Aug. 9, 2007, when Jeter fired a handgun at her downstairs neighbor and his fiancé, according to the appellate decision. The neighbor was struck three times and seriously injured. The incident apparently arose from a disagreement regarding the placement of a barbeque grill, according to the decision.
When she pleaded guilty, Jeter said her attorney had reviewed the plea forms with her, but she had not personally read them, the decision states.
Superior Court Judge Ramona Santiago then delayed the plea hearing in order for Jeter to go to the holding cell with her attorney and read each question on the plea agreement and confirm her answers.
When the hearing resumed, according to the decision, Jeter confirmed she had read and understood all of the plea form questions, and her answers remained the same, the decision states. After reviewing the sentencing consequences, Jeter indicated she still wished to plead guilty..
Noting how Jeter was given time to read the plea form, the appeals court found "the argument that defendant was (uninformed), intimidated, or rushed into accepting her plea agreement to be without merit."


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Inglemoor High grad Bush snags community college basketball MVP honor
Some things you can't control, like one's NCAA men's championship basketball bracket. Inglemoor High grad Wil Bush picked Kansas to win the title (nope), and then began rooting for Syracuse and the University of Washington (two more negatives).
But when you're in full charge of your life, good things happen.
Bush, a 20-year-old Seattle Community College sophomore, snagged most-valuable-player honors for the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) North Division this season. He was the leading scorer in the North Division, averaging 20.25 points and 8.19 rebounds per game.
The 6-foot-3 guard is quick to credit his talented Storm teammates for setting him up for success with dead-on passes and support, which took him all the way to the NWAACC All-Star Game March 14 at Pierce College in Lakewood. He started for the North and tallied three 3-pointers and grabbed four rebounds.
"And during the summer, I worked a lot on shooting off the dribble, ballhandling," said Bush, who drained a career-high 42 points against Green River in December. "You always work to get better, do the best you can."
Under Inglemoor coach Greg Lowell's tutelage, Bush earned 4A Kingco first-team honors as a senior and was an honorable mention as a junior.
"Coach Lowell's a good coach and works a lot on fundamentals," said Bush, speaking fondly of his Viking days. "I had a good base with fundamentals, and then you (add more) fundamentals to your game. From junior to senior year, I just progressed a lot, getting older and more mature. Each year, you grow off that."
Bush's Inglemoor connection is deep, as evidenced by him signing on to join former Viking teammate Todd Campbell at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego next year.
"I always loved playing with him, and it's a good opportunity to play with him in San Diego I couldn't pass up. Our relationship will grow," said Bush, adding that Point Loma will mix returners with newcomers to rebuild after having a down year in 2009-2010. "I hope to contribute in a positive way next year."
Bush, who's interested in majoring in sociology, will soon be returning to the gym to work on more ballhandling along with invading the weight room to prepare for next season. He's also taken a yoga class that has helped with his flexibility, movement and strength.
He noted that playing professionally is always a dream, but he said coaching and sharing his love of basketball with others is on his radar, as well.
And watching the NCAA tournament on TV helps him stay focused on hoops.
"At halftime, I go and shoot hoops. It's always fun to watch the games, and definitely burns that fire in you," Bush said.
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It's not too early to be cognizant of the warmer temperatures that will soon be upon us, and the impact the hot, humid days can have on our pets. For our four-legged friends who don't have the option to peel off the extra layers of their furry jackets, it's up to us to make sure they stay cool, safe and healthy.
The heat can be uncomfortable for us, but for our animal companions it can be extremely dangerous. During the summer months, vet clinics and animal shelters receive a spike in activity related to animals suffering from heat-related emergencies. The emergencies result from people leaving pets in cars who mistakenly believe that leaving a crack in the window is okay. It is definitely never safe to leave a pet in car unattended, under any circumstances. What may seem like a short jaunt to pick up a few items in the grocery store can be excruciatingly long for them. In a very short time span, temperature inside the car can quickly escalate from 102 to 120 degrees. The solution is simply to not leave an animal alone in a car for any length of time.
Another common emergency is pets that are unintentionally over-exerted by the owner due to walks, jogs, bike riding, and elevated activity at the wrong times of the day. Limit outings with pets to the early morning hours or the late evening hours. And you should never jog with your dog during high humidity and warm temperatures. Even when the sun goes down, jogging in these conditions should be avoided.
Our canine companions can quickly succumb to heat stroke which can have fatal results. And unfortunately, you want know this until it is too late because our four-legged friends won't slow down even when experiencing the symptoms of heat-related stress. Symptoms of overheating in pets include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stupor or even collapse. They can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomit along with an elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees
Pet owners should also take precautionary measures if their pet is primarily an outdoor pet. Of course, the best option is not to leave your pet outdoors for extended period of time, but the reality is that some pet owners do view their pet as outdoor only. In those cases, pet owners should provide protective, ventilated housing for their animal, protecting them from the sun, and plenty of fresh water. In addition to protecting them from the sun, consider having a wading pool with fresh water to aid in cooling.
Also be advised that animals with flat faces, like Pugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively. These pets, along with the elderly, the overweight, and those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.
If your pet is suffering from a heat related emergency or showing any symptoms of heat stroke transport him/her to your vet or emergency clinic immediately. Affects from heat stroke can be long lasting and deadly.
Pet adoption and bake sale
A neighborhood pet adoption and bake sale, sponsored by the LA/SPCA, will be held May 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Clearview Mall, at 4436 Veterans Blvd. in Metairie. LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help people select the right pet for their family.For information, call 504.368.5191.
Gloria Dauphin writes about pet-related issues. Send news, events or questions to; fax to 504.368.5108, attention Tail Talk; or write to 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70114.


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Clayshire Park
Clayshire Park is located in the Clayshire Neighborhood at the southwestern edge of the City of Clayton. This 1/8 acre park is a level, passive space with trees and flowering shrubs. Vine covered pergolas offer shade for the benches that grace the park.
Park Information
Address: 623 Francis Place
Clayshire Park History
Unlike many other Clayton neighborhoods designed in the 1920's and 30's with spacious residential lots and designated public space, Clayshire, initially a private subdivision with ownership restricted to white Christians, opened in 1945. The modest ranch style brick homes on neatly packed lots were typical of many post-WWII neighborhoods. Clayshire Ridge, the efficiently planned north end of the area, contains 40 homes built between 1949 and 1953 on approximately 60' x 100' properties immediately surrounding the park block, making the passive space of trees and flowering shrubs the central hub of the neighborhood.
It is uncertain whether the original real estate developers intended for the area to be a park. For many years the adjacent neighbor maintained the empty space distinguished from his property by the cedar trees that filled the corner. In the mid 1990's, residents of Clayshire subdivision approached the City of Clayton with the request that a park be added to their neighborhood. While no city funds were available to acquire land for parks, Clayton encouraged the Clayshire residents to use funds from the Clayshire Neighborhood Association to purchase land, and then promised to maintain it.
Fortunately, no land had to be purchased. Clayshire resident Harold Sanger, then the Ward 3 alderman, was aware that the unoccupied land at the corner of Francis and Langton already belonged to the City, and not to the neighbor that adjoined it. Neighborhood residents supported Sanger's idea to reclaim the space and begin treating it as a park. Work clearing trees began in the spring of 1997. Dr. Arthur Auer, trustee of the Clayshire Ridge Neighborhood Association, shocked everyone when he produced a decades-old subdivision bank account. Funds were used to make initial improvements to the space, adding a drinking fountain and two park benches. A concrete walkway was installed to make the park more accessible, and the City purchased trees and shrubs, all of which were planted by the residents. Clayshire Park was dedicated in October 1997.
For several years afterward, Clayshire residents did all the seasonal gardening and maintenance. In March 2005 Mayor Ben Uchitelle launched the Crème de la Clayton award program to recognize citizens that enhance the quality of life for their fellow residents. Among the first award recipients were Clayshire Ridge residents Judy and Randy Speck, honored for their ongoing stewardship of Clayshire Park. When Whitburn Park, Clayshire's companion located at the south end of Francis Place, was established later that same year, Clayton began caring for both parks as it does all other parks in the City.
Though now officially maintained by the Park's horticulture staff, Clayshire Park continues to exemplify the park-partner concept, which encourages community involvement in the ongoing protection and beautification of the park.


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Kenilworth Board of Health President, Randy M. Moscaritolo, announced: The Michael L. Vitale, Sr. Health Fair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at St. Theresa's Elementary School, 540 Washington Ave. in Kenilworth, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Health Professionals will be providing screenings and educational materials for: Vision, Hypertension, Dental, Colorectal cancer, Hearing, Vascular Educator, Prostate Health, Posture, Scoliosis, Breast self-exam, Podiatry, Diabetes and Blood Chemistry (SMAC/CBC).
Note: If taking the SMAC/CBC blood test, fast after midnight the night before. Do not take the diabetes test.
The following immunizations will also be provided at no cost: DPT for ages 1-to 7-years-old; MMR-ages 15 months to 6-years-old (three in one Vaccine provides protection against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella), Polio vaccine-ages one to eighteen years; Tetanus booster shots for adults.
The SMAC & CBC Blood test will be offered free of charge to Kenilworth Residents and a $22 fee for non-residents. There will also be a $30 charge to residents taking PSA (Prostate Screening) and $35 to non-residents. Flue shots will be available at a cost of $20.
The Blood Centers of New Jersey will be accepting blood donations in their mobile unit located in the parking-lot area. Any one planning to donate blood should eat prior to donating.
Visit the vendors and be eligible to participate in the raffle.
Fees may be subject to change by the Laboratory. Snacks provided for blood donors and individuals having had blood work. Dr. Rocco Moscaritolo essay contest winners will be announced at noon.


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George Zimmerman, who was acquitted of murder in the death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, came out of hiding to rescue a trapped person from an overturned vehicle, according to the ABC News.
Zimmerman pulled a person from the truck following a wreck last week at the intersection of I-4 and Florida route 417, according to ABC News, citing information from a Sanford Police Department captain.
CNN reports that Zimmerman was not a witness to the crash, and that he was one of two people that assisted in the aftermath of the wreck.
Zimmerman, who was charged with murdering the unarmed Martin in Sanford on Feb. 26, 2012, has been in hiding since he was found not guilty. Zimmerman claimed he shot Martin in self-defense.
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The New Orleans Saints' personnel carousel spun Monday, as the team added more signees and tried to salt its roster with more experience at key positions.
In particular, the Saints signed a free agent defensive end and cornerback, then shored up their offensive line by re-signing starting left guard Carl Nicks and reserve tackle Zach Strief. With Nicks, New Orleans moves a step closer to bringing back the same offensive line that forged a close bond with quarterback Drew Brees over the past two seasons, and, in Strief, who signed a three-year deal, Brees gains another eligible receiver.
And while one Saints' staffer compared the locker room to a hotel's revolving front door, Coach Sean Payton indicated the team's maneuvering isn't done. All 32 NFL clubs trying to sign their own free agents or others continue to operate in a time frame mashed short by a labor dispute that grounded the league for more than four months.
For the Saints, that means the team still is negotiating with its top draft pick, California defensive end Cam Jordan, as well as presumably key veterans such as center Jonathan Goodwin, tight end David Thomas, linebacker Anthony Waters and defensive lineman Jeff Charleston.
Brees was asked after practice how important he thought Goodwin and Thomas were to the mix.
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"I think it's extremely important," he said. "I know what those guys mean to this team and what they have meant in the past. This is the part of the business you stay out of. We're going to let them, their agents, Mickey Loomis and our coaches handle that. We're here to play football and to win with whoever is on the field. I really hope those two guys are a part of it, and I expect they will be. This is just part of the process."
On Monday that process included Nicks, who has started 45 of the past 48 regular-season games for New Orleans and made his first Pro Bowl appearance last season. It would have been his preference to get a long-term deal, but with no other team willing to part with a first-round draft pick -- the price the Saints put on Nicks with their tender -- he had no choice but to come back at $2.61 million for this season.
On the other hand, Nicks said it's not as if he didn't want to play in New Orleans.
"Yeah, it's a done deal, man," he said. "I just decided to forget the possibility of someone maybe giving up a first round, which never happens, so I'm back. I wanted to be here; I wanted to prove my worth. Maybe next year we can talk long-term, but right now I'm just focusing on this year."
Nicks conceded he didn't draw interest from other teams, attributing the lack of bids to the price tag.
"I don't think I got any interest, really," he said. "Maybe a couple of talks, a little whisper here and there, but I don't think anything serious. When is the last time (someone gave up a first-round pick), has that even ever happened? For a guard? Maybe if I was a quarterback, (New England Patriots quarterback) Tom Brady in his prime, maybe."
Those long-term discussions with the Saints have not yet occurred, he said.
"No, and I feel like that's the best way to do it right now," he said. "Just be back to football, be back with my teammates and focus on the task at hand -- and that's win the Super Bowl."
By signing Nicks and unrestricted free agent left tackle Jermon Bushrod, the Saints have almost their entire starting offensive line in the fold. Second-year player Matt Tennant has taken the starting reps at center thus far with Goodwin unsigned.
"I think we're a couple of pieces away, but for the most part we're almost whole," Nicks said. "But Jonathan Goodwin is a big part of that offensive line. He pretty much holds us together, so it would be nice to have him back, but the way this business goes you never know."
McBRIDE, WASHINGTON ADD DEPTH: The Saints also waded into the market to sign defensive end Turk McBride and cornerback Fabian Washington.
Payton stressed the word, "disruptive," when asked about McBride.
"Here are the things you see with Turk: He is a high-energy player, is disruptive, plays with great effort and probably had one of his better seasons last year with regards to production," Payton said. "I think he is the type of player we're looking for in that he understands completely what his strengths are. I think you will like what you see when you watch his practice habits and how he goes about his job."
McBride, 26, went about his job last year in Detroit in such a way that he had his best statistical season. He finished with five sacks and three forced fumbles, precisely the sort of plays the Saints had too few of in 2010. New Orleans hopes he can at least replicate those figures. The five-year veteran looked the part Monday as he watched New Orleans practice; he is prohibited from taking the field until Thursday.
"I'm very excited about it," said McBride, who is 6 feet 2, 278 pounds and attended Tennessee. "This is definitely a prestigious organization, a great team, great leadership and great coaches. I was excited just to have the opportunity to come down here.
"I believe I can bring a little disruption to the defense, and that's what they want me to do down here. Every great defensive lineman is definitely disruptive. Physically, I feel fine. I feel powerful, I feel quick, I feel pretty fast. Right now, I'm just trying to get the mental game. I can see how they won a lot of ballgames from the style they play down here. They told me I fit their kind of defense, and I feel I fit their defense."
While cutting practice short by roughly 30 minutes Monday, Payton cited a shortage of players at some positions as a cause. Nicks should help ease the rep burden of offensive linemen, and Washington the same at cornerback.
Payton denied Washington's signing was tied to unease with the organization about the timetable for starter Tracy Porter's return from offseason knee surgery, and Porter did look good going through some conditioning and flexibility drills around the edge of the Saints' practice field Monday.
Washington, however, joins a unit thin not only in bodies but in experience. As Payton noted, Washington fills the roster role that would have gone to veteran Randall Gay had the Saints not released him. After starter Jabari Greer, New Orleans at cornerback go to second-year player Patrick Robinson, third-round draft pick Johnny Patrick and then undrafted free agents.
Washington, 28, comes to the Saints from Baltimore, where he enjoyed his best year in 2006 with four interceptions. Washington, 5-11, 175 pounds, said he's in town with one goal.
"Compete, compete, compete," he said. "It's great to be with an immediate contender. That was one thing I was looking at in free agency, definitely not go to a team that has a tradition of losing. Here, you're going to be competing to go to the Super Bowl, and I think that makes it exciting."
Porter's status was never a topic of conversation, Washington added.
"They've got two damn good corners already, but hey, you can never have enough good corners," he said. "I didn't even know Tracy was hurt; I thought he was fine, and then when I got here, I saw he's a little banged up."
HOT TOPICS: Citing the high number of reps offensive linemen and cornerbacks have gone though the past two days, Payton swapped the Saints' first day off of training camp.
The Saints will not practice today; the team will retake the field Wednesday morning at 8:50 a.m.
The heat was not a factor in his decision, Payton said. Nevertheless, Monday's broiler -- heat index figures put it between 106 and 110 on the field -- did claim one victim, albeit for a thankfully brief time. WWL-TV sports anchor and Saints radio play-by-play man Jim Henderson was speaking with former Saints coach Jim Mora when he felt woozy and went under the stands for some shade.
There, Henderson fainted. Paramedics and Saints staffers were on hand immediately, and Henderson was taken inside to an air-conditioned room and given fluids. He said he felt fine later in the day after getting rehydrated.
INJURY REPORT UNCHANGED: There was no change in the Saints' injury report, Payton said.
Out were Porter (knee), tailback Chris Ivory (foot), offensive tackle Charles Brown (hamstring), guard Carl Johnson (hamstring) and defensive end Greg Romeus (knee); all remain on the failed-physical list.
Also missing were linebacker Jermiha Hunter, who reportedly ruptured his Achilles tendon, receiver Michael Galatas with a hamstring issue and cornerback Josh Gatlin with a thumb and knee injury.


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Oldest among the long-standing events in Grand Rapids this weekend is the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Traditional Pow Wow, nearing the half-century mark with its 47th annual celebration of American Indian culture.
Lori Shustha, council director for the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge, said the powwow, this weekend at Riverside Park, has found a special place among other ongoing activities.
Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Traditional Pow Wow
Where: Riverside Park
When: Saturday and Sunday
Admission: Free
"It's really kind of nice, because people kind of do the circuit," she said. "It's an awesome thing because so many people can do so many different things."
About 80 vendors will be on hand. The ceremonial grand entry performances will involve hundreds of dancers from across the Midwest and Canada.
Here is the schedule:
10 a.m. -- Craft booths open
1 p.m. -- Grand entry
4 p.m. -- Break for dinner
7 p.m. -- Grand entry
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Expected outcomes include (1) training and support for 600 new teachers, 300 teacher leaders, 200 instructional leaders, 80 principals and 18 promising school leaders; (2) a ranking of effective or highly effective for 90 percent of participating teachers and leaders on a student-growth-based evaluation system; (3) service to 50,365 students across IDEA and PSJA by center-trained staff; (4) statistically significant improvement in overall student achievement in at least three subgroups (i.e., Hispanic, economically disadvantaged, at risk, special education or limited-English proficient) and commended performance on state criterion-referenced exams for students assigned to center participants; and (5) statistically significant improvement in new teacher retention and in annual unwanted teacher/leader attrition (10 percent or less).
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Skip to comments.Maniac went for cop-killer bullets: police (.223 ammo)
Posted on 04/10/2012 9:42:53 AM PDT by lowbridge
The crazed gunman who wounded four Brooklyn cops was reaching for another rifle loaded with more powerful, armor-piercing bullets to inflict deadly injuries just before he was stopped, officials said yesterday.
If he would have been able to grab that gun, this would have been a lot more tragic. It would have been in Gods hands, said a police official familiar with the case.
Its apparent [the suspect] wanted to shoot it out with cops and go out in a blaze of glory.
Cops said the ammo from suspect Nakwon Foxworths sawed-off military assault weapon would have easily pierced the Kevlar shield that hero Detective Kenneth Ayala used to protect his comrades and himself from the perps initial 12-bullet barrage from a 9mm revolver.
The more powerful bullets also would have gone through the officers vests, police said.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
This is crazy talk. Off the charts. .223AP???
Only cops should have cop killer bullets, silly! <./sarc>
Just wait 'til the ACLU finds out NYPD policy is to rely on God.
If ignorance were an energy source, this passage could power a city of 100,000 people for a year.
They not only never seem to know what they're talking about, but they clearly don't care.
And the race of Nakwon Foxworth isssssssssssssssssssssss . ??????
Not disclosed.
Why would anybody want to saw off a perfectly good military assault weapon?.............
Cops are immune to lesser bullets.
Lesser rounds aren't "cop killers" so laugh at someone next time they tell you a cop was killed by 9mm. "Ha! That can't happen! It's not a 'cop killing' round!"
Well there actually are 9mm revolvers but I have never heard of a 12 shot one.
Typically, any high powered rifle will easily penetrate regular vests tho there are plenty which will take a .223 or Russian 7.62X39. I bet these cops had them too.
s&w, ruger and taurus all make 9mm revolvers.
How do the bullets know that they are only supposed to kill cops?
THEY DON'T, which is why UN Troops, and .GOV types should be the only ones that can have them....thilly! <./off Bill Cosby imitation>
note to self, read article, THEN comment..
later in the article: "Fortunately for them all, Foxworth, 33, only managed to fire his semiautomatic"
HOW does one "saw off" a "military assault weapon"? Assuming the media moron is referencing a modern battle rifle, sawing it off would have the effect of disabling the gas system. It would be a single shot repeater. Not too scary. Having shortened a modern battle rifle, I can assure the media that it is an involved and exacting task not accomplished without considerable knowledge, skill and specialized tools. Nitwit urban playaz wouldn't have the faintest idea how to begin.
The only way you get 12 rounds out of a 9mm revolver in the initial volley is by having quick change cylinders. I doubt it was a revolver. I am even more sceptical of the accuracy of the reporter, he is a loose cannon and does not know it. (Useful Idiot)
Whew! I'm glad my rifle's chambered for 5.56! I'd hate for it to be mistaken for the nasty stuff. After all, it's NATO approved!
He stumbled into his bedroom to try to retrieve the assault rifle but never got to it, they said.
What an idiot reporter. The perp could not fire his semi-auto (rifle) without being able to retrieve it. A semi-auto is NOT a revolver. Reporter need a little education.
Typical media BULLSHIT.
.223 is not armor piercing ammunition
a ballistic vest is not armored.
any bullet that kills an officer is a cop killer bullet and that could be the smallest caliber made.
Virtually any hunting rifle cartridge will penetrate a vest.
The American Media is very dishonest.
If Barack Obama had fathered a son, he would have looked like Nakwon Foxworth:
Nakwon Foxworth, 33, had previously been convicted of attempted murder as a juvenile and landed two years behind bars. He was later arrested for robbery and weapons possession, and did 10 more years. He was released in July 2009.
The second pistol found was a High Standard Sentinel 9-shot .22 LR revolver with altered serial number. (10 years in Club Fed for a defaced serial number or markings.)
The third was a sawed-off Ruger Mini-14 .223 rifle. (10 years in Club Fed for a sawed-off barreled rifle with over all length of less than 26 inches.)
I don't know if the Feds have a "3 Strikes Law", but Nakwon may have qualified for a life sentence without parole as a habitual criminal.
***Only cops should have cop killer bullets, silly! <./sarc>***
Citizens should ONLY be allowed to own powder puff rounds like the .222 Rem and .222 Rem Mag.
Or the .22-250!
"s&w, ruger and taurus all make 9mm revolvers."
true, but they are as common as a flintlock. Idiots trying to scare people and write whatever they want. A barrage of 12 rounds.
***Well there actually are 9mm revolvers***
Ruger made some back in the 1980s.
they must mean SS-109 green tip?
The media generally relies on the police for their gun info. LOL, anyone knows the police are experts on guns and ammo and.... Ya know they're more professional...LOL.
.223 FMJ at under a 100 yards will penetrate most kevlar only jackets (IIA or III). Balistic plates will stop it, but the kevlar basically will not stop projectiles at 2000FPS. Works good on 1000 fps and under pistol rounds.
Here is a well done test: http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot24.htm
Quote: "I've said it before.....rifles are rifles and pistols are pistols."
***A semi-auto is NOT a revolver.***
I beg to differ with you. The British built one on a Webley-Fosbery frame. You can see Sean Connery use it in ZARDOZ.
Also, around 1970, some publishers released a Zane Grey novel, NEVADA. The cover art showed a cowboy pulling and firing to his left, two Colt Navy revolvers. You know he was firing fast as the air was full of ejecting cases. ;-D
Based on the picture here, it's a Browning BDM, not a Hi-Power.
I love the Ruger with the pistol grip and huge scope, LOL.
It was a semi-automatic revolver.
Have you ever "seen" a semi-auto revolver?
NO, I did not think so.
I think there is a setting....
Setting 1 - Paper Targets
Setting 2 - People
Setting 3 - Cops
Setting 4 - Zombies
Setting 5 - Aircraft
Setting 6 - Stealth Aircraft
Setting 7 - Tanks
Setting 8 - Trains
Setting 9 - City Blocks
Setting 10 - Major Metropolitan Areas
Their bullets must have been on setting 3.
Have to watch out for those 9mm revolvers too:)
That thing LOOKS deadly. /s
Thanks for clarifying what the (useful idiot) "reporter" really missed by a country mile.
Where do they get people like the "reporter" who wrote this.
The only thing worse than inaccurate and non-factual reporting is freeper self-appointed experts swearing that there are no such thing as:
sawed off functioning semi-auto rifles
semi-auto revolvers
9mm revolvers
Just another dumbass alleged "journalist" who wouldn't know a handgun from a howitzer and damn sure doesn't know that those rounds are specified by the GENEVA CONVENTION. Unless a major structure is hit, these full metal jacket rounds are far more apt to penetrate and pass through, leaving a cleaner, less devastating injury than soft-nose projectiles, giving those wounded by them a far better chance of survival.
My God, WHERE DO THESE ALLEGED NEWSPAPERS GET THESE UNINFORMED AND IGNORANT MORONS? And could those hiring practices explain the growth of the famed Freeper Media Dinosaur Deathwatch List?
Or the 25-06.
City folk. The closest most of them ever come to a gun is when a transit cop gets on the crosstown bus.
I own and love to shoot a Remington XP-100 221 Fireball. Purchased it many years ago. What is it? Rifle or Pistol. I guess legally it is a pistol, even though it is a 600 Remington action with a short barrel and pistol stock.
That's a much better photo than what I saw. You're correct — it's a Browning BDM and not a Browning Hi-Power. Good eye. One thing for sure though, it isn't a revolver!
Good luck hitting the broad side of a barn with one of those Mini-14's. Sawed off even worse.
About a dozen years ago, I was in the local gun shop buying some deer slugs for hunting season that was coming up in a few weeks.
I walked by a display of military surplus .223AP at $2 per box (of 20). Needless to say, I saw an opportunity for target practice rounds, so I bought $50 worth. They do make good cheap practice rounds. The normal hunding rounds are in the ouder of $25 for a box of 20, so you don't want to waste too many of those.
About a dozen years ago, I was in the local gun shop buying some deer slugs for hunting season that was coming up in a few weeks.
I walked by a display of military surplus .223AP at $2 per box (of 20). Needless to say, I saw an opportunity for target practice rounds, so I bought $50 worth. They do make good cheap practice rounds. The normal hunding rounds are in the order of $25 for a box of 20, so you don't want to waste too many of those.
A 12 shot 9mm revolver, Wow. Un-freaking believable!....Gotta get me one of those! /s
.357 caliber is 9mm.
The crazed gunman, Nakwon Foxworth, used the common, easily obtained, Webley-Fosbery, 9mm semi-automatic revolver, popular with criminals and gang-bangers, to unleash a hellstorm of 12 rounds of the deadly cop-killer hollowpoint bullets.
Think I can get a job at the NY Post?
Well to be nit-picky, 9mm bullets are typically .355.
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The success of premium Avatar and Alice in Wonderland screenings are finally factoring into multiplex ticket prices.
This morning's Wall Street Journal reveals that many of the country's top exhibitors -- including AMC, Regal (NYSE: RGC ) , and Carmike (Nasdaq: CKEC ) -- are quietly jacking up ticket prices for IMAX (Nasdaq: IMAX ) and 3-D screenings starting tomorrow.
I checked the online ticketing prices for my local AMC and the article is spot on. Disney's (NYSE: DIS ) 3-D version of Alice in Wonderland is going from $13 on Thursday to $15 on Friday. The conventional version remains a $10 ticket. This isn't just a weekend markup, either. Today's $3 difference continues as a $5 difference into next week.
The article checks into a few theaters, pointing out that IMAX prices will also be going up between $2 and $3 per person.
Will movie buffs pay? This remains to be seen, though shares of Regal, Carmike, and IMAX all opened nicely higher today.
There is at least one piece of anecdotal evidence that suggests that consumers will pay up. During Avatar's opening weekend, IMAX accounted for 13% of the country's box office receipts. It's an impressive sum when one considers that IMAX accounts for just 2% to 3% of screens showing James Cameron's sci-fi blockbuster.
The bigger number makes sense, since IMAX theaters tend to be larger and exhibitors are charging more. However, by the 10th weekend, News Corp.'s (Nasdaq: NWS ) Avatar took in 27% of that weekend's take. In other words, once crowds began to thin out at the traditional screenings, IMAX was still a hotbed of Pandora loving.
If audiences take to the new prices this would be huge for IMAX. It now has a greater stake in the ticket sales as a result of its joint-venture arrangements with exhibitors including AMC and Regal. Success will also likely generate even more orders for IMAX installations.
The timing of the hike isn't perfect for IMAX. Many screens will be switching out Alice in Wonderland for the DreamWorks Animation's (NYSE: DWA ) How to Train Your Dragon. Higher prices won't be popular, and many of the seats will be filled with cheaper children admissions. However, there is also symbolism in the timing.
After topping $10 billion in ticket sales for the first time ever last year -- and padded by a 5.5% spike in actual attendance before considering the impact of higher prices -- movie theaters are hot again. It's about time that exhibitors learn to train their dragons.
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