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May 11, 2011
Century of Change Photo Gallery - Q&A With Former Athletes
PITTSBURGH - The University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department and the University of Pittsburgh African American Alumni Council of the Pitt Alumni Association presented "Athletics at Pitt: The Forefront of a Century of Change" on Tuesday evening.
The gala, highlighted by the attendance of more than 200 former athletes, celebrated the remarkable achievements and advancements since the first African-American varsity student-athletes competed and graduated from Pitt 100 years ago (Harry Ray Wooten and Hubbard Hollensworth).
Following a pre-event reception, Dave Garnett - a 1971 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a three-year member of the football team - opened the program. The national anthem was performed by Kara Henderson, daughter of Don Henderson the only African American to serve as Provost at Pitt.
University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg remarked on Pitt's greatest accomplishments, both athletically and in fields such as research. Pitt Athletic Director Steve Pederson and Linda Wharton Boyd, President of the African American Alumni Council, delivered riveting messages to the crowd of over 600 people.
Sportscaster Bob Costas graciously served as the event host. Costas, winner of 21 Emmy Awards, is one of the most recognized and accomplished figures in sports broadcasting history. Costas - with NBC Sports since 1979 and MLB Network since 2009 - has covered nearly every major sport, but is most identified with the Olympics and Major League Baseball.
Many former Panther greats were in attendance, including Tony Dorsett (Pitt's only Heisman Trophy winner), Larry Fitzgerald (first sophomore to win the Walter Camp Award and a unanimous first team All American selection), and track star Trecia-Kaye Smith (15-time NCAA Champion).
Individuals such as Bobby Grier (first African-American ever to play in the Sugar Bowl) and Hugh Green (three-time All American; winner of the Maxwell Award) shared the red carpet walk from the dais to the main stage with more recent Panthers such as women's basketball standouts Lorri Johnson (all-time leading scorer) and Jennifer Bruce Scott (second leading scorer in history).
Short films narrated by broadcast pioneer Jack Whitaker and CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield – who was in attendance - and former Panther star Mark May brought to light the path of African-Americans in sport at Pitt. Costas conducted a question and answer with several former athletes, including all-time leading men's basketball scorer and shot blocker Charles Smith and two-time Olympic gold medalist Roger Kingdom.
All former athletes in attendance were asked to sign a commemorative banner which will be placed on display in the Petersen Events Center.
The event culminated a dream for dinner chair Herb Douglas. The 89-year old, the oldest living former Panther athlete, had a vision of gathering as many generations together for one evening to celebrate the past 100 years and embrace the future. Douglas was the 1948 Olympic bronze medal winner in the long jump. He is one of only two athletes to ever score a touchdown against Notre Dame and win an Olympic Medal.
Some of the former athletes in attendance included:
Herb Douglas - Pitt's oldest living African American athlete (89); First African American Football walk-on and Olympic Bronze Medalist in 1948 (London). To this day- in the United States, he is one of two athletes to score a touchdown against Notre Dame and win an Olympic Medal.
Reverend Jimmy Joe Robinson - Pitt's First African American football recruit; To this date, he still holds Pitt's punt return record with a 90-yd punt return against Penn State in 1945; founder of a Charter School, Manchester Youth Organization located in Pittsburgh's Manchester District and is still in existence today after 40 years.
Bobby Grier - first African-American ever to play in the Sugar Bowl (January 2, 1956), considered a milestone in U.S. race relations.
Julius Pegues - first African-American men's basketball player at Pitt.
Ben Jinks - Pitt's First African American Basketball recruit. After graduating from Pitt, he went on to become a banker.
Arnie Sowell - Olympian and Gold Medalist in the 1955 Pan American Games in the 800 Meters and he also held the world 880 yard indoor record.
Hugh Green - three-time All American; winner of the Maxwell Award – and the only Division I defensive lineman to be runner-up for the Heisman Trophy; all time sacks leader at Pitt and ranks second all time in tackles.
Bryant Salter - One of Pitt's greatest cornerbacks on football field and an All-American in Track and Field; draft selection, went on to successful career in the NFL; former U.S. Diplomat.
Tony Dorsett -four-time All-American and Pitt's only winner of the Heisman Trophy; first player in NCAA Division 1A to rush for more than 6,000 yards; also was the first man in history to win a college national championship, Super Bowl, the Heisman and be elected to both the Pro and College Football Halls of Fame.
Hugh Green - three-time All American; winner of the Maxwell Award – and the only Division I defensive lineman to be runner-up for the Heisman Trophy; all time sacks leader at Pitt and ranks second all time in tackles.
Billy Knight - men's basketball first African American All-American; only player in school history to average 20 points and 10 rebounds in each of his three varsity seasons; 11-year NBA veteran; former Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Atlanta Hawks (first African American).
Debbie Lewis – holds the all-time assist record in Pitt women's basketball history; also amassed over 1,900 career points, fourth all-time.
Wanda Randolph - Holder of single season rebound record in Pitt Women's Basketball History; ranks second all time in rebounds and eighth in points in program history.
Charles Smith – all-time leading scorer and shot-blocker men's basketball history; two-time All American and Big East Player of the Year in 1988; 10-year career in the NBA – and was a Bronze medalist on the 1988 US Olympic Basketball Team.
Curtis Aiken - amassed over 1,200 points in his four year career with the Panthers.
Sam Clancy - only player in Pitt hoops history to compile 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in a career; Gold Medalist in the 1979 Pan American Games; successfully altered his professional career path and went on to play 11 seasons in the NFL.
Jennifer Bruce Scott – second all-time in scoring in Pitt basketball – men's or women's - history. Named Big East Player of the Year in 1984 and two-time All Big East first team selection; as co-chair of this historic event.
Lorri Johnson – all-time leading scorer in Pitt Basketball history – men or women; three-time All-Big East honoree (1989-91) and an All-American.
Roger Kingdom – one of greatest athletes in Pitt history; two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 110 meter hurdles in back-to-back Olympic games; came to Pitt on a football scholarship; coaches at Cal Pa.
Rene Henderson – first female from Pitt to gain prominence as Big East 100 and 200 Meter Champion. She went on to earn a law degree from Pitt.
Lee McRae – considered greatest sprinter in Pitt History and holder of three consecutive NCAA Indoor Championships at 55 Meters. He equaled the world record at 55 Meters as well as a 100 Meter Outdoor Champion.
Trecia-Kaye Smith - 15-time All-American track performer; NCAA Division I Most Outstanding Student-Athlete; came to event from London.
Chante Earle – winner of the NCAA 800 Meters Indoors, Four-Time NCAA All-American; last female to win an NCAA Championship for Pitt in the 800 meters, indoors, in 2000.
Ruben Brown - first team All-American and first round selection in 1995 NFL Draft; stellar NFL career with nine Pro Bowl selections.
Antonio Bryant - one of two Pitt winners of the Belitnikof Award, given annually given to the nation's top wide receiver in college football. Holds the career record for receiving yards and average per season in program history.
Larry Fitzgerald - first sophomore to win the Walter Camp Award and a unanimous first team All American selection; Also won the Belitnikoff Award (one of only two Panthers) and holds the Pitt record for touchdown receptions in a season and most consecutive games with a touchdown (18); playing in the NFL as a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals.
Marcedes Walker - Only player in Pitt women's basketball history to amass 1,800 career points and 1,000 career rebounds; four-time all-Big East selection, helped lead Pitt to its first ever NCAA tournament appearance.
Brandin Knight – helped bring Pitt basketball back to national prominence; two-time All-American and Big East player of year and Most Improved in 2002; all time assists leader; has jersey retired and is currently an assistant coach for the Panthers.
Julius Page - Helped lead Pitt to its first ever Big East Tournament crown in 2003 (along with Knight) and was named tournament Most Valuable Player. Holds the school record for career minutes played and games started.
Pitt Volleyball Adopts Seven-Year-Old Lili McGrath through Friends of Jaclyn Foundation
Rob Harley Adds Recruiting Coordinator Duties
Pitt to Host Wisconsin in Big Ten/ACC Challenge
Panther Duo Collects All-ACC Academic Outdoor Track and Field Honors
Pitt Volleyball Unveils Flex Season Ticket Package
Pitt's Smutny, Sett and Ramsey in Indy for USA Nationals


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Auction houses gear up for New York art sales
By Chris Michaud
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Buoyed by record results amid a dramatic art market recovery and an increasingly global clientele, Christie's and Sotheby's are gearing up for spring auctions with nearly $1 billion of art for sale.
Last year proved one of the best with Christie's posting a record $5 billion in sales and Sotheby's making $774 million in revenue -- six times more than 2009 and its second highest ever apart from 2007.
It was a far cry from 2009's dire drop in sales amid the global financial crisis.
"We had not budgeted for such robustness last year," said Marc Porter, chairman of Christie's Americas. "It was rather amazing."
But he added that "it is still a market where you can't push prices -- that doesn't change."
What has changed is the ascendance of the contemporary and post-war sector, which has nipped at and sometimes eclipsed the once indomitable Impressionist and modern arena.
New collectors from Russia, Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore, Qatar and South America have also upped the ante, flush with cash and ready to create instant collections.
"We're seeing new buyers weekly who are prepared to spend anywhere from $1 million to $10 million," said Philip Hoffman, chief executive of The Fine Art Group, a London-based art investment house. Continued...

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About six weeks ago, while sitting at a stop light, I noticed my 2002 WRX was steaming a little under the driver's side hood near the front. It wasn't overheating but there was a slow simmer of steam coming out. Then, about a week ago, the car started overheating up to -but not over- the red zone and would then cool back down to a semi-normal level. My first thought was a sticky thermostat so I changed it with no change. Here's what I noticed while looking around changing the thermostat:
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Hi, me again. I know it's been awhile but you'll happy to know that I've finally recovered from that devastating blow that was the 1990 Grammy's. I've decided to give you the benefit of the doubt and believe that your omission of the ultimate boy band Nelson and their hit "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection," really was a simple oversight, as you explained. Though I'd be lying if I said I don't feel you are to blame for the band's demise and current popularity on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship circuit. I could continue but my therapist tells me it's better not to dwell on the past.
I woke up this morning with the intent to keep looking forward, continuing to take it a day at a time in hopes of preserving our already fragile relationship. Unfortunately, those dreams were broken faster than a paparazzi camera by Kanye with your announcement of the nominees in this year's Best New Artist Category. Adele? Good choice. Duffy? Love her. But I can only hope it's the fault of one too many egg nogs at the holiday party that somehow allowed the Jonas Brothers onto that list.
The Jonas Brothers. What, is the average age of the group of you that decides on this category age twelve? (Let's hope not or the amount of egg nog you are consuming is a bigger problem than I thought) You explain the qualifications for deciding on the category as this, "For a new artist who releases, during the Eligibility Year, the first recording which establishes the public identity of that artist." Ignoring the fact that this year's release was the THIRD album the JuJu Bes released (the first coming out in 2006, a whopping TWO YEARS before they were nominated as "new" artists), may I ask what it was that convinced you this album was "The One" for the Jingle Bells? Was it the earth shattering lyrics from their digital download hit, "Burnin Up": "I'm slippin into the lava/ And I'ma tryin to keep from goin under/ Baby you turn the temperature hotter/ Cuz I'm burnin up, burnin up for you baby?" Yeah, because nothing rhymes with "lava" like "I'ma!" Or perhaps their brilliant incorporation of modern day technology into the timeless tales of heartache like on "S.O.S": "So this is where the story ends/a conversation on IM." Wow. Just….wow. You're right. Songwriters like Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton could learn a thing or two about staying relevant in today's marketplace from these kids!
I don't think anyone, minus the thirteen year old girl who lives next door to me and probably won't lose her virginity til she's 35, bless her heart, would hold these boys in the same esteem as past category winners such as Bobby Darin, Carly Simon, The Carpenters, and…oh I don't know…THE BEATLES. Come on guys. It was a good one. I'll admit. You had me. Ha Ha. But April Fool's Day isn't for another few months and the only people who could consider this nomination an early Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa gift are going to be forgotten right about……..now. It's not too late to fill that hole in my heart that you left when giving Nelson the shaft. And hey, I hear Royal Caribbean is hiring…..
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Trellick Tower is becoming a high-rise for hipsters. Hungarian architect Ernö Goldfinger's brutalist, 31-storey council block was built in 1972 at the wrong end of Golborne Road. The Grade II listed block has had a chequered past but young designers and entrepreneurs are queueing up now to make Trellick their new HQ.
Last month a film crew was shooting London Fields — the movie of Martin Amis's novel starring Amber Heard — on Trellick's upper floors while eco-preneur Oliver Waddington-Ball was putting the final touches to Goldfinger Factory, a design studio and shop selling furniture on the ground floor.
Waddington-Ball, who grew up nearby and has spent the past five years running a social enterprise consultancy in China, is on a mission to bring sustainable design to Trellick. The idea is for local people, both posh and poor, to donate their furniture which he and his friends will restore and sell. "It's basically about producing a charity shop without the charity shop feel," he says.
The space, which the council was unable to let, includes Redemption, a "mocktail" bar and veggie café, run by "entrepreneur with a conscience" Catherine Salway. She hopes to repeat the success of her first dry bar in Bethnal Green. Notting Hill has a rich AA culture, after all.
"A lot of bars look as if they've been thrown together. This literally was — in two months. We got 70 sheets of ply cladding from the Notting Hill carnival; Sir Robert McAlpine donated materials, so did the Conran shop — one of my friends works there. The white neon Redemption sign was made by Kerry Ryan, who does all Tracey Emin's signs. He charged mate's rates," says Waddington-Ball, proving it's still who, not what, you know that matters.
On the 16th floor is interior designer Bella Huddart. She moved in to her £350,000 two-bed home in May. "It's über-chic and feels the way Portobello did before it became Kurt Geigered," she says. A quarter of the tower is apparently now privately owned. Huddart's best friend wants to buy the flat next door.
So will Trellick really become another cult concrete construction, like the Barbican Estate? It needs around £30 million spending on its roof and windows. The council and its tenants don't have the cash so private leaseholders are paying disproportionate shares, as long-term resident Monica Merabet found.
Her top-floor flat (on for £375,000) hasn't sold in four years because the seller's pack includes an extra £81,000 to cover building works. Still, she's hopeful. "The area's getting much nicer." Bring on Trellick power.
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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by max, Jul 1, 2006.
He He..You're right. I think as long as we lose 115 to 113, we'll be cool.
It will be nothing compared to the revenue that will be lost when the Pistons get dumped early in the playoffs each year as the Teal II era begins.
Ben Wallace hates the Teal Era....So should you:
AHB is pro-teal.
I was thinking since the Bulls are in our division and our competitors maybe they are trying to push up the price so we have left to spend in FA. They have Chandler just drafted the guy from LSU why would they want Ben? Of course he is going to try to get as much as possible after all at 32 this is probably his last payday. Ben is a good guy and i am sure the Pistons loyalty to him will count for something at crunch time. "if you can't be an athlete, be an athletic supporter"
I hated the teal...but love the symbolism of the defiant horse head! TRUE Motor City stuff!
Paxson & Skiles came to detroit to visit Ben, not vice versa.
all is not lost if ben leaves. mcdyess would be freed up. i think his skills are waisted if he isn't getting the regular minutes. he is a 20 and 10 player and not too shabby on defense. he isn't as mobile as ben but he absolutely kills what ben brings to us offensively. i'm sorry but our best lineup last year was when sheed and mcdyess were on the court together not when ben was out there. we need to adapt to the league or die. if we try to stick to defense first we'll go back to the teal era anyway. you can't win with defense only anymore. you need defense and offense. something ben can't do. darko isn't signed to a long term deal. i think orlando will wait to sign him. we have an outside chance of correcting our mistake. don't have too many high hopes for our 2007 draft pick orlando will be a playoff team next year. the draft will be deep but i don't think any impact players will be there especially with the piston philosphy on rooks.
I don't think McDyess could guard Hooper during warmups without fouling out.
Well, to be fair, Hooper is slightly wider than Shaq. He'd be a %%%%% to guard on the block, especially with that mane swinging in your face. New rumor, with rumored semi-confirmation: Pistons end up with PJ Brown in 3-way with the Hornets and Bulls.
Please tell me you are kidding...
Okay, I'm on the bandwagon now with the avatar. The loss of Ben would mean the start of mediocrity at best.
I keep checking those Chicago boards and they are not talking about Chicago offering Ben a big deal yet. Next season would suck without Ben.
No news for 2 days. The drama is killing me.
Watch the 2005 video on Ben. We need him. Plain as simple. Give him his 15 mill / yr. Also, with or without Ben we have no salary cap space. So you have to pay him or get a mid teir midlevel exception guy. Go get Ben and the Playoff money will pay the tax.
I agree with that, Ben Wallace leaving would leave Detroit charged up. It's not like the pistons will fall to the worst team in the league, at the least we would do a sign and trade and at least get someone in return. Joe D already has a plan in place if Ben does leave...
The word on some hornets boards is they are involved in a trade of JR smith and PJ Brown for Chandler and Malik Allen. This could POSSIBLY expand to be a 3 team deal (3rd team pistons?). They wouldn't do that deal if they didn't sign Ben. This rumor is apparently from the same guy that broke the Peja to the Hornets deal hours before ESPN did. IMO if chicago doesn't announce a deal with Ben before thursday they aren't going to sign him at all. I can't imagine Ben negotiating with the Bulls much. They are either going to offer him 15mil + a year and he'll sign almost immediately (Agree to terms, you get the deal) or they'll offer 13/14 a year and Ben will go back to Joe and see how he responds. Joe matches or declines, and Ben chooses. I just don't see how this could be drawn out. Only 1 team has a chance of stealing him, so it should be pretty quick.
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I would like to know what is the easiest way to find out my dog's breed?
My newest dog is a stray and I do not know what breed she is. She is a medium - large sized dog. She is brown with white on her paws,she also has a long muzzle,and her ears are floopy. If you know what she is please post an answer.
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Can you post a picture of your dog? That will help more than a description. Also, at some pet stores, they sell DNA kits.
Remy answered on 4/15/12. Helpful? / 0
If her muzzle is long and skinny she could be some form of collie, greyhound,whippet, but i would need a picture for sure.
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DNA testings I have heard work out for some people.... but other people, they got lousy results for... like one person had a very large dog, and the test results came out with mostly Chihuahua/Shih Tzu/a bunch of other small breeds.
Perhaps if you re-asked this question and got a link to some good photos of her, we Dogsters would be able to take a stab at what she has.
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Ask the question again and post some good pictures of your dog. DNA tests, in my opinion are a waste of money. DNA testing (for dogs) are not accurate whatsoever. I've seen purebred American Pit Bull Terriers get a DNA testing and the results come back as Chihuahua, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Scottish Terrier and Samoyed.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX gains 2 pct on week as resource stocks push higher
* TSX up 74.67 points, or 0.56 percent, at 13,399.42
* U.S. stimulus and Chinese growth boost Canada's resource stocks
By Alastair Sharp
TORONTO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index gained 2 percent this week, with Friday's broad-based gains led by heavyweight energy and banking stocks as the index extended its two-year peak.
Investors are growing optimistic about the resource-rich index amid the increased likelihood of extended monetary stimulus in the United States and renewed Chinese growth.
"The investment theme for Canadian stocks is different now versus just a few weeks ago," said Marcus Xu, a portfolio manager at MY Capital Management in Vancouver.
After suffering from ties to poorly-performing emerging markets, the commodities sectors are now likely to benefit as investors seek to make use of excess liquidity, he said.
"When liquidity is really high, eventually it is going to drive a rally in commodities," Xu said. "I'm surprised it didn't happen earlier."
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index ended up 74.67 points, or 0.56 percent, at 13,399.42. It gained 2 percent for the week, adding to gains of 1.9 percent and 1 percent in the prior two weeks. Continued...


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Arizona Falls 4-3 to Colorado - Recap
Colorado got a 4-3 victory over Arizona on Saturday, with Jorge De La Rosa earning the victory and helping Rockies moneyline bettors cash out.
Colorado won as a -109 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Colorado got 6 innings from Jorge De La Rosa, who gave up 0 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 4. He earned the victory, while the Rockies got 1 RBI from Carlos Gonzalez in the win.
Arizona's starting pitcher Trevor Cahill worked 7 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 2 hits from A.J. Pollock in a losing cause.
The game was closed out by Rafael Betancourt who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 1 walk and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.


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Kids explore paranormal in Cartoon Network show
Standing in the dark in the narrow hallway of a former youth correctional facility in Whittier, Calif., Riley Litman felt two strong pokes on his arm. The Oak Park teen turned but could not see anything or anyone.
"I freaked out because I couldn't find an explanation," said Riley, 17.
The experience was all in a day's work for Riley and four other local teens who make up "The Othersiders," a Cartoon Network show. The reality show follows five students as they explore various California locations that have been the subjects of paranormal reports.
Using thermal cameras, voice recorders and other equipment, the group has investigated the Lincoln Heights jail in Los Angeles, the Queen Mary in Long Beach, the Mojave Airport boneyard and the Morey Mansion Inn in Redlands, among other reportedly haunted sites. Orbs, apparitions, strange voices and the unexplained movement of objects have all been among the teens' experiences.
"It's really scary, because you really don't know what's going to happen when you go into these places," said team member Sam Hirsch of Oak Park. "It's been a great experience, but I have to say it's a little bit more scary than I thought it would be. Some of the places we go are really creepy, with incredible histories to them."
Each teen has his or her own responsibilities. Riley is the lead investigator and Hirsch is the webmaster. Zack Burke of Woodland Hills is tech manager. K.C. Costonis of Oak Park is case manager and Jackie Zhao of Agoura Hills is the researcher. Zack attends El Camino High School in Woodland Hills; the others attend Oak Park High.
"The whole idea that when you die you might hang around is really interesting," said Sam, who first became interested in the paranormal after a family trip to Bodie, a ghost town in Northern California.
After each investigation, the team posts its findings on the show's website. Viewers vote on whether they believe the place is haunted.
As researcher and case manager, Jackie and K.C. spend a lot of time finding locations for the team to investigate, said show producer Zig Gautier. Viewers have also made suggestions. Alcatraz, in San Francisco, will be examined during the second season.
"It's a huge accomplishment for this group that Alcatraz welcomed them," Gautier said.
Each location the teens choose is first checked for safety issues by Gautier or other show executives. A paranormal expert accompanies the team to each site.
"We do realize we're dealing with minors," Gautier said. "Some of these venues are beyond incredibly scary."
The kids' best interest is always at the forefront, said Zack's mother, Lysa Burke.
"We just hope and pray that all is clear and that there isn't present danger," Burke said. "You go with your gut, your intuition. You have to know how to deal with it."
The show's concept originated with Gautier and his 12year-old son, both fans of the "Scooby Doo" films and television franchise. They thought a show about the paranormal would be fun to watch together.
The teens were chosen for their interest in the paranormal after a national search, Gautier said.
"It's really difficult to find real kids who can balance life as students, extracurricular activities and make a commitment to a very serious subject like this," Gautier said. "They are real role models. I'm really proud of who they are and how much they've grown."
The group spent weekends and the winter school break filming the first season. They filmed the second season's 14 episodes this past summer.
"All the time my friends want to hang out, but I have to say, I'm sorry, no, I'm going on location," Zack said.
As a result of the show, Jackie is second-guessing her previous skepticism of the paranormal, said her mother, Ping Zhao. Working with a team, being disciplined and developing a work ethic have all been positive outcomes of Jackie's involvement in "The Othersiders," Zhao said.
"To be able to deal with that kind of pressure, put her thoughts together and articulate them in a way that's understandable to a viewer, I think is a tremendous experience."
Zack, who at age 14 is the youngest in the group, agreed that the show has changed him.
"Before I was this shy young kid. Now I have more self-esteem," Zack said.
Although he calls himself a skeptic, Riley admits to believing that "there is something out there."
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The second season premiere was last night The show will air Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays throughout October, culminating in the finale at Alcatraz the night before Halloween.


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Hello! My name is Chris, I live in england, I joined GTW on November 2009, I work here at the same place!
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a game for two people played on a board using two dice and counters (=round pieces) in two different colours
a game for one person in which a small ball rolls around a board with holes in it. You score points depending on which hole the ball falls into.
American a draughtboard
a game for two people, played on a board with black and white squares, using different shaped pieces, including two kings. The aim is to get the other player's king into a position where it cannot move
a game played by several people on a board shaped like a star. Each player tries to be the first to move a set of marbles (=small glass balls) from holes on one side of the board to holes on the other.
British a collection of different games sold together in one box
a small round coloured object that you use in a board game
a small flat piece of plastic or wood with spots on it, used in the game of dominoes
a game in which players take turns to try to place each domino on a table next to another with the same number of spots on it
British any one of the small round pieces used in the game of draughts. The American word is checker.
British a board with squares of two different colours on it, used for playing draughts. The American word is checkerboard.
British a game for two people, played on a board with black and white squares using 24 round pieces. The American word is checkers.
a Japanese game for two people, played with black and white stones on a board with lines that cross each other
a game in which each player tries to match the numbers on their card with numbers chosen by chance from a container
an object that you move in a board game
a game played on a board with coloured squares and pictures of snakes and ladders
a game for one person in which you move pieces around on a board. The aim is to have only one piece left at the end of the game.
one of the small sections that the board is divided into in games such as chess and draughts
a game in which you try to make flat round pieces of plastic fly into a container by pressing the edge of them with a larger piece. Each piece is called a tiddlywink.
a game played on a board in which players have to answer questions on various subjects
a game in which people use images or models of military forces to pretend to fight battles on a computer or on a table
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Symptoms of an Initial Outbreak of Genital Herpes
Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Medical Editor: Jay W. Marks, MD
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection (STD) that is relatively common worldwide. In the U.S., it is estimated to affect about 45 million people. While the hallmark of this recurring condition is the presence of raised, reddened, and usually painful bumps or blisters in the genital area, the initial outbreak of genital herpes may look and feel different than the later characteristic flare-ups.
In a person who has never been exposed to the herpes simplex virus (genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 or HSV-2; and, less commonly, herpes simplex virus type 1 or HSV-1), symptoms (if present) typically develop within two to 12 days, with an average time of four days. The symptoms and appearance of the initial infection (known as the primary infection) vary widely among individuals.
It is possible for someone to become infected with the herpes simplex virus and not display any symptoms at all. Other people may have a mild infection that may even go unnoticed. Still others will develop a more severe illness including the typical skin lesions. In an initial infection, the skin blisters often are associated with systemic (body-wide) symptoms that may mimic those associated with the flu or other viral illnesses.


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- My name is Marco and I'm a fan of design and illustration from Italy. I try to find the inspiration in everything, films, games, books, Tv, characters, cartoons...then drawing strange things and putting them on t-shirts ^^
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MORE than 2,500 homes and businesses in two Chester villages will soon have access to "economy-boosting" superfast internet access.
The £28.5 million Connecting Cheshire partnership has announced its new fibre-optic network will be rolled out to 750 premises in Tattenhall and 1,800 in Christleton.
The move, which also includes 1,900 properties in Weaverham, marks the first phase of the project, aimed at providing 15,000 premises with superfast broadband.
Cllr Bob Rudd, deputy lord mayor of Chester and deputy chairman of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: "I am delighted thousands more premises in West Cheshire can now benefit from fibre broadband.
"This is fantastic news for residents and businesses alike, and I look forward to seeing more and more communities become connected as we continue the roll-out of this truly transformational project."
Superfast broadband is seen as vital to businesses that rely on swift communication with suppliers and customers over the internet.
Julian Cobley, project director of the Connecting Cheshire Project, said the network would boost the local economy, helping to create and protect local jobs.
He said: "Access to high-speed internet has never been more important, whether you are a small business wishing to build your company, a student taking advantage of online learning resources or a family making use of online shopping and entertainment. In today's rapidly-moving world, fast and sophisticated communications are absolutely vital."
A recent study for Cheshire, Warrington and Halton estimated full coverage of superfast broadband would boost their economies by up to £13 billion over the next 15 years. The service could also create 11,500 jobs, with a further £330m of economic benefits to households.
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Victorian Valentine Workshop - Bartow Pell Mansion Museum
Hours: 1-3pm
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Description: Show that you care - not with a boring, store-bought card, but with a handmade, full-of-charm, sure-to-woo original creation. Learn about the history of valentines and the use of printed "scraps" used to make them in the 19th century while you craft your own memorable valentine. A fun workshop for the whole family. Registration required.


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Over-Ear item created by DigitalGrounder, Dec 27, 2013
Pros - Beautiful sound quality, good construction, comfortable, and portable.
Cons - Non-detachable cable, comes with non-protective carrying pouch.
Ok to start off this review I need to clarify that I am not an audiophile; nothing about me is audiophile related except for the love of music and headphones. So lets start off this review:
First lets talk about the construction of this headphone, so i got this headphone around $150, and i got what i expected from it, it is made out of plastic, but by no means its not bad. Its very sturdy and I honestly have no bother of them breaking on me. So build quality is right where it should be, no bother there whatsoever. The cable is not detachable, which was a downfall to me because if the cable breaks then the entire headphone is trashed, "BUT" Audio Technica made up for that by making the cable very thick and durable, so i kinda don't have any worries of the cable breaking; also the cable is coiled on this model, which means that it will prevent the cable from snugging on an object so the coil will prevent tension on the cable, so thats a plus there. If your not interested in the coiled cable there is a version called the "Ath-M50S" which stands for straight cable; but on the straight version cable, the cable is "VERY VERY VERY long", but this headphone is meant for monitoring, so its meant to be moved around a room without the jack being unplugged. Now the jack on this headphone is really well built, the cable connecting to the jack has a spring on it so it prevents the cable from getting kinked or bent. The jack itself is completely made of a durable metal with a screw on/off quarter inch adapter for stereo's and home equipment. So Build Quality overall on this headphone is pretty good for the price you pay for.
Next I'm gonna talk about the comfort, so the Ath-m50rd allows anybody's head to have a perfect fit. Really you can have a head shaped like a pterodactyl and this headphone will still have a perfect fit. Because the M50rd's ear cups can swivel a whole 180 degrees, and the ear cups can be flipped out, so basically this headphone can adjust to "ANYBODY'S" head. Now the ear cups are made out of synthetic leather and on the inside has a soft foam, i don't think its soft enough to be memory foam but its pretty soft; also the ear cups are shaped like an oval, so this means that the ear cups will fit directly around the human ear. So overall this headphone is very, very comfortable, but the ear cups are not breathable so your ears will get hot and sweaty.
Now the design of this headphone is quite generic, in my opinion. I just think that this headphone looks to plain, thats why i got the red version. But this headphone in black or white is just to plain.
Ok now what you've guys been really wanting to know, "How Does It Sound?" Well let me tell you, this is the clearest sounding headphone I've ever listened to, it is on the warm side of neutral, the lows are very deep and clean; the midrange is accurate, clean, and well balanced; the high end works well enough with the mid range. Just the experience i've had with these headphones really amazed me. Since these have a low impediance, these will work well with mp3 devices, but using these headphones with an amp; these headphones will shine. Its amazed me, and i'm quite honored to have a pair of these headphones. If I were to have any complaint on the sound quality, i would say that the high end could have some work, its okay, but it could be better. So overall, i'm very pleased of the audio quality on these headphones, it really is pure essence.
Now the value, i would say its completely worth your money, i'm actually surprised that its very low priced. Because these sound like $300-$400 headphones, but you can get them for $160 and lower on websites all the time.
So this headphone comes with a non-protective carrying pouch, so this was a downfall to me, but you can buy a hard carrying case on amazon, I recommend the Slappa hardbody PRO headphone case. It is reliable and it will protect your investment.
Overall this headphone is excellent and i'm very happy with it. It Really is "Pure essence"


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Porn Legend Jenna Jameson Arrested After Hitting a Large Pole
Adult film legend Jenna Jameson is facing DUI charges after she crashed her Range Rover into a pole in May.
- Jameson was arrested after blowing .13; also evidence of prescription drug use
- Never voluntarily give evidence to police that prosecutors can use against you
- Good attorney can craft effective DUI defense in difficult situations
Accident with Pole
Jameson was in a single-car accident on May 25 which left her truck smashed in the front, with a broken axle. Police responded to the scene and administered sobriety tests. Sure enough, Jameson blew a .13 and was found to have the prescription drugs Ambien and Suboxone in her body. Naturally, she was arrested on the spot and faces DUI charges carrying the possibility of a year in prison.
It looks bad for the adult film star. However, all is not lost. Even when the evidence piles up against you, people charged with DUI can still fight to get their charges thrown out or reduced with the help of a good attorney.
There are a number of ways to challenge DUI charges even when the odds are against you. In Jameson's case, one thing she has going for her is that officers apparently didn't witness any erratic driving or see what caused the accident.
"One element that law enforcement generally uses during their DUI investigation is the driving behavior of a suspect before they are pulled over," says Joshua Shelton, an attorney at the California firm Law Offices of Lawrence Taylor, which deals exclusively in DUI defense. "In the instant instance with Ms. Jameson, law enforcement will not have this valuable evidence, and the prosecutor will not have the ability to establish that Ms. Jameson was unable to operate her vehicle with the same care and control of a sober driver – absent the accident of course."
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Like many interactions with police, a suspect's smartest move when being questioned about a driving accident is to keep quiet until you can get a lawyer on your side. In fact, if the police don't remind you that you have the right to remain silent and to consult with an attorney, that can be used to bolster your case in court and possibly get some of the evidence against you thrown out.
If you keep your mouth shut, the cops might not even be able to prove that you were driving the car if they come upon a crash after the fact. "If law enforcement does not actually witness you operating a vehicle, they will have to rely on the evidence at the scene, as well as your own statements, to decipher who was driving the vehicle," Shelton explains. "If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, DO NOT answer any questions posed by law enforcement prior to consulting an attorney."
Of course, an elevated blood alcohol content and evidence of prescription medication in the system is going to be harder to explain in front of a judge. Jameson's .13 and the meds could be her downfall.
"The sad truth in these type of scenarios is that you most likely will be arrested if you have traces of alcohol/drugs in your system and have been involved in an accident," says Shelton. "However, you control how much evidence law enforcement has to prosecute you with by opting not to answer any questions related to the accident or your consumption of alcohol."
Additionally, even with incriminating readings it is still possible to challenge the accuracy of the tests, or the manner in which they were administered.
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So last night after work I meet up with my younger brother and some of his friends on Route 37. I pulled into the Super WaWa and they said they were just waiting for me and wanted to go for a drive. They had just gotten back from the track where my younger brothers Sentra Spec-V ran a 14.8@94 (with a lousy 60 foot that I can't remember) and his friends SRT4 ran a 13.8@104 (if memory serves) with an open downpipe and a reflash.
Long story short, pulled on both cars pretty hard from a 40 roll I pulled about 2 cars by 70 on the SRT4, and the 350Z was too far behind to guess. My younger brother had hopped in the car with me, and I remarked that the SRT4 was pretty quiet considering he had just the DP, when he explained it was the factory dp, it made sense. We came to a light, and mine and Frank (SRT4) both remarked to each other that our radar detectors were going off, then the light went green and we both got on it. I had a car length or so by the speed limit where I let off the throttle and stayed at 50mph, Frank overshot the mark a tiny bit - say maybe 5 mph. This was unfortunate as a cop just popped his lights on and pulled over Frank. He got a wreckless and no front plate, and I got the F out of dodge.
I'm fully convinced I got lucky because my car looks stock. I took my younger brother back to his car and called it a night.


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Janet Jackson es una mujer que siempre mantiene su vida personal en privado y por eso no es una sorpresa que su matrimonio con Wissam Al Mana, se haya dado en total anonimato.
La intérprete de "Rhythm Nation" finalmente le confesó a la prensa que ella y su novio por muchos años, caminaron juntos hacia el altar.
La familia Jackson se prepara para celebrar una boda en la primavera, ya que hay reportes que aseguran que Janet Jackson y su novio Wissam Al Mana están comprometidos.
Us Weekly afirmó que el billonario de Qatar le pidió matrimonio a la cantante de 46 años a inicios de año con un "enorme y carísimo anillo".
Looking to pick up some new reading material, Paris Jackson hit up the Calabasas, California location of Barnes & Noble yesterday afternoon (July 29).
The 14-year-old daughter of the late King of Pop was accompanied by a female bodyguard and held her new book "Pure #1" over her face to avoid being photographed.
Video surveillance has surfaced showing Michael Jackson's siblings getting into an altercation outside the family home after Randy, Jermaine and Janet allegedly tried to take away the King of Pop's three children on Monday night (July 23).
Sardina, Italy is the place to be for celebrities and Janet Jackson joined the list of stars spotted out on the Mediterranean waters when she hopped on a yacht this afternoon (July 18).
Accompanied by her boyfriend Wissam Al Mana, the 46-year-old performer looked relaxed as she took some time to steer clear of her daily stressors.
She's a member of one of the most famous music-making families ever, and Janet Jackson was chosen to grace the cover of the July 2012 issue of Prevention magazine.
The 46-year-old singer looks colorful in a red Vince tank top, Levi's jeans and Pamela Love jewelry for the Don Flood shot front page while dishing about everything from her niece, Paris Jackson, to diet and weight loss.
Looking to get a little philanthropic, Hollywood's hottest celebrities were on hand for the 2012 amfAR Cinema Against AIDS shindig in Cannes, France tonight (May 24).
She's had a long and successful music and acting career, but Janet Jackson isn't looking to put "X Factor" judge on her illustrious resume.
According to a report, the "Black Cat" songstress just can't swing the gig schedule-wise and she told press she's bowing out of the conversation.


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Pagan Channel
The Hallow's Tide
By Star Foster
Halloween is quickly becoming America's favorite secular holiday. Retailers are expecting stronger Halloween sales this year. Churches are asking people to hold their secular festivities on a day other than Sunday. Towns are setting up safe zones where kids can trick-or-treat. Clubs are hosting costume parties. Halloween is big business, and unlike Christmas, the commercialism is for the most part divorced from the religious holiday it shares on October 31st with Samhain (pronounced SOW-inn).
Legend has it that the veil between the world we live in, and the spirit world beyond, thins on this night. While this has given birth to spooky tales in Halloween celebrations, for Pagans it means you are closer to your ancestors than at any other time of the year. We honor them by telling their stories, displaying their photographs, and inviting them to share the night with us.
Some Samhain nights I have passed the evening without feeling my ancestors, either biological or spiritual, around me. Other years I have felt their presence strongly, their energy surrounding me with their strength, love, and wisdom. On cool October nights beneath a starlit sky, I have felt my grandmother wrap me in her warmth and whisper words of encouragement and strength.
We've sanitized the whole idea and process of death in this age. We no longer prepare our loved ones' bodies, dig their graves, or even keep the grave tidy and clean. We pay people to do these things so we never have to deal with the palpable reality of death. We remove ourselves from the experience. We keep photos and move on, essentially keeping the dead divorced from our lives. We tell ourselves it's healthy to move past the dead and forward into the future.
Yet it is our past that gives us strength. Think of all the ancestors who live in your DNA, contributing their genes to create the highly unique expression of humanity that you are. Think of the traditions, decisions, battles, and ideas that have shaped your life which originate from those long ago passed away. Even if you choose not to honor those who have gone before, the dead are with you every day.
When I speak of gravity, Newton is present. When I belt out "Kill the Wabbit," both Chuck Jones and Wagner are present in that moment. When I make cornbread, the women of my bloodline surround me. We are constantly drawing on the well of knowledge and inspiration that is the past. This knowledge and inspiration comes from the memory of those who have passed beyond this plane of existence. Every step we take is on foundations built by our ancestors.
Just as it's not healthy to sanitize the idea of death and divorce ourselves from its reality, it's also not healthy to dwell on morbid themes. Most Wiccan and Pagan holidays focus on life, yet we give one of our holiest days over to the dead. Amidst the fruitful bounty of the harvest, when the very last fruits and vegetables are gathered in, we take time to sit with death in all of its guises.
Death isn't merely about human mortality. Samhain means "summer's end" and the death of the fruitful season is also contemplated. We've each had dreams that died, feelings of love that died, prejudices that have died, and habits that have died. Let's not forget that the passing of a pet or death of a beloved car is also cause to mourn.
A hopeless movie junkie, Star Foster believes that good movies are the mythic narratives of our times.


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Penumbra Salvaged Leather Tote Bag
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Each Penumbra bag is hand cut and sewn locally in Brooklyn using using salvaged leather and other materials. Because of the variance in the materials, the result is a bag that is truly unique on every level. The beauty of this product lies in its simplicity and uniqueness of its origins.
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The news comes amid speculation that Whitbread chief executive David Thomas is likely to put on ice the sale of 11 Swallow hotels put on the market 18 months ago at about £65m.
A sale of Curzons was expected last year to PR guru Matthew Freud and entrepreneur Joel Cadbury, backed by an investment institution. Their Longshot Health & Fitness group is believed to have walked away, and industry sources say no other bidders are seriously interested.
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SWF Collaborative Innovations Network (CoINs):
The focus of our work (both academic and in practice) in cities such as Chicago, Milwaukee, and Detroit has been to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the experiences, challenges, obstacles, and opportunities of urban agricultural practitioners, city planners, city residents, city officials, designers, and politicians alike concerning the implications of urban agriculture on traditional approaches to city planning and development. Our methodology has and continues to include intensive participant-observation supplemented by series of open-ended interviews including our team members (self-reflectively) as active participants in the discussion.
As such, our work is grounded via praxis (the balance of theory and practice) and learning by doing (aka heuristic). Such is the basis of what co-founders James Godsil and Emmanuel Pratt have coined an Asset-Based Chaordic (balance of chaos and order) Development sequential model whereby our team members operates as actors/active participants in a series of small-scaled sequential experiments translating from one context to the next.
As such, at Sweet Water Foundation, our work is about a shared and lived experience whereby multiple voices and perspectives are invited to participate in the circle of conversation and encouraged to share more information and their lessons in order to inform the pathway towards best practice. The process encourages the widening of circles of conversation over time which then enhances the flow of information sharing and establishes a sustainable pattern of communicative action.


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She's been having a tough time as of late and Ireland Baldwin decided to take a little retreat to work on he rissues.
On Monday (April 13), the 19-year-old stunner took to her Twitter account to refute an erroneous story from RadarOnline that claimed she was in rehab for partying too hard.
For years, celebrities have encouraged young people to engage in the political process, and the latest Rock the Vote video is the hottest yet.
Earlier today (October 7) #TURNOUTFOWHAT dropped a new clip featuring rapper Lil Jon, "Girls" actress Lena Dunham and "Portlandia" star Fred Armisen.
Sure, she's at an advantage given her famous parents (Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger) but Ireland Baldwin certainly isn't a slouch in front of the camera.
The 18-year-old poser just launched the Fall 2014 campaign for Rampage, marking her very first major solo gig.
Fire up the grill and crack open a cold one because it's time to cut loose and celebrate the land of the free on the Fourth of July!
And in honor of the Independence Day holiday, we've collected 20 beautiful bikini beauties who take full advantage of the freedom to be sexy.
Showing off her modeling prowess, Ireland Baldwin posted a sexy snap shot on Instagram this afternoon Wednesday (July 2).
The 18-year-old sat on a lifeguard platform and smiled for the camera in her bikini adding the caption, "good morning! just a @beachbunnyswimwear moment during my @kittengalore #bombshellsofthesummer shoot."
They're all about flaunting their relationship, though when Ireland Baldwin's girlfriend Angel Haze made some inflammatory comments in an interview, many folks got a bad impression.
After showing PDA on multiple outings, bisexual rapper Angel Haze finally discussed her relationship with Ireland Baldwin last week.
While chatting with The Independent, the 22-year-old Detroit native revealed that she is, indeed, dating Alec's daughter.
It's time for fun in the sun, and Ireland Baldwin and Shay Mitchell have all the ingredients necessary for a delicious summer in the new edition of Galore magazine.


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Welcome to the Global Virus Network
The Global Virus Network (GVN) is an essential and critical defense against viral disease. It is a coalition comprised of leading virologists spanning more than 20 countries worldwide, all working to advance knowledge about how viruses make us sick and to develop drugs and vaccines to prevent illness and death. No single institution in the world has expertise in all viral areas. GVN brings the best medical virologists together to leverage individual strengths and to focus global teams of scientists on key scientific problems. The power of GVN lies in its global reach, the depth of its science, and its commitment to solving viral challenges facing the human population. No other entity exists like the GVN.
GVN achieves its objectives through three strategic action platforms:
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Jennifer Lynn Gordon
Additional charges have been filed against 30 year old CORBIN WAYNE GORDON and 29 year old JENNIFER LYNN GORDON after their initial arrest on September 27th on Breaking or Entering and Theft of Property charges.
Today, Sheriff's Investigators obtained additional arrest warrants on both for charges of Residential Burglary (Class B Felony) and Theft of Property (Class D Felony). These charges stem from a report from September 23rd that a burglary had occurred at private home at 500 Driftwood Drive in rural Mountain Home. During this burglary, an acoustic guitar, assorted DVDs, golf clubs, an air compressor, and a luggage bag were stolen. Investigators learned that some of these items had been pawned at a local pawn shop, and both Corbin Gordon and Jennifer Gordon were implicated during the investigation. Jennifer Gordon had already posted bond and been released from custody on her original charges. She has since been re-arrested and returned to the Detention Center with an additional bond of $10,000 on the new charges.
Corbin Gordon was still incarcerated in the Detention Center, and he was served with the warrant for these new charges. His bond has also been increased by $10,000, and he now has a cumulative bond of $15,000 on all existing charges.
Both of the Gordons are still scheduled to appear in Baxter County Circuit Court on October 6th.
On September 27, 2011 at approximately 4 pm, the Baxter County Sheriff's Office arrested a rural Mountain Home Couple for Breaking or Entering and Theft of Property.
On September 20, Sheriff's Deputies took a report of several items that were missing from a storage building on Wagon Trail Lane, Southwest of Mountain Home. The homeowner had discovered two large propane tanks, a trailer and various other items were missing from their Storage Shed located on their property.
Sheriff's Investigators, using 'Leads on Line' discovered that several of the items had been sold to S&L Recycling in Mountain Home. Suspects were developed and interviewed. The husband and wife, who live next door to the victim, both admitted to investigators they took the items from in and around the neighbor's storage building and sold them.Corbin Wayne Gordon, age 30 Jennifer Lynn Gordon, age 29
Both charged with:
Breaking or Entering - Class D FelonyTheft of Property - Class A Misdemeanor
Both are currently being held in the Baxter County Detention Center on bond of $5,000 each pending their appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court on October 6.
John F. Montgomery,Baxter County Sheriff
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Urinary System : Kidneys, Urinary Bladder PPT
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Identify and describe the components of the urinary system and their function
Describe the (histological) organization of the nephron
Identify the blood vessels that supply blood to the nephrons
Describe the blood flow through and around the nephron
Functions of Urinary System (Kidneys):
- Regulate fluid balance (fluid volume) of the body
- Excrete organic waste products and conserve nutrients, etc
- Stabilize pH
- Regulate ion concentrations in the blood
Kidney Location
Lateral to vertebral column high on body wall, under floating ribs in retro-peritoneal position
Surface Anatomy
Size of bar of soap
Bean shaped
Hilus – indentation
Three layers
Cortex: outer layer, light reddish brow, granular appearance (due to many capillaries)
Medulla: darker striped appearance (due to tubules) Subdivided into distinct renal pyramids, terminating with a papilla. Separated by renal columns from the cortex.
Urine collection
Ducts within each renal papilla release urine into minor calyx
major calyx
renal pelvis
Renal Circulation
Renal Artery
Segmental arteries
Interlobar arteries
Arcuate arteries
Interlobular arteries
Afferent arterioles
Efferent arterioles
Peritubular capillaries
Renal Vein
Segmental veins
Interlobar veins
Arcuate veins
Interlobular veins
Functional unit: Nephron
Capillary endothelium
What gets through?
Basement membrane
Glomerular epithelium (= visceral layer of Bowman's capsule)
slit pores between pedicels of podocyte
Two Types of Nephrons
Macula densa
Juxtaglomerular cells (smooth muscle fibers from afferent arteriole)
= Juxtaglomerular Apparatus
= Endocrine system structure (renin and EPO)
Urine Transport, Storage, and Elimination
Occurs when urine becomes too concentrated and substances crystalize. Symptoms arise when stones begin to move down ureter causing intense pain.
Anatomy of Urinary Bladder
1. transitional epithelium
2. detrusor muscle – smooth muscle
External urethral sphincters – voluntary at pelvic floor
Female – short – from base of bladder to vestibule
1. prostatic urethra – from base of bladder through prostate gland
2. membranous urethra – between prostate gland & base of penis
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ILGear.com brings you another edition of the Stringers Spotlight with a look at a couple of sticks strung with pockets meeting the newly passed NCAA rules governing how lacrosse players can string their sticks.
You recently saw Shane Whittle's NCAA-legal Iroquois Top String creations. Now, Shane gives us another look at a pair of pockets he's strung up, both of these featuring NCAA-legal pockets. This time around, Shane's strung pockets that, based on the language of the newly passed rules, will be legal for college play in 2013. These pockets feature U- or V-style shooters within the 4-inch space where shooting strings are now allowed.
Take a look at what Shane has done here, and he's also provided us with some additional details here. You can reach Shane directly at email@example.com for stringing services. Keep your eyes peeled, as ILGear.com has some great content on the way thanks to Shane, who knows a thing or two about sticks, stringing and even restoring older sticks.
Black Warrior Emperor X6 with white Jimalax hard mesh
"In this head I strung another legal 'U-style' shooting string. I used the same design as the one you'll see below this, keeping the sides of the U flaring up above the 4-inch marker. The pocket itself is Jimalax hard mesh and with Carolina blue sidewall that I strung to the inside of the head to make a tighter channel. I used all the same knots and loops used on a normal stringing, but put them to the inside of the head. I pulled down the mesh and doubled up where I wanted the pocket. The pocket is fairly defined and only shifts high. Stringing the mesh to the inside allows for a tighter channel that can add more whip and more hold. The head itself is very short and hardly has any pinch. From the front, the pocket is a little strange looking. As for the U, the tighter channel makes it more effective, as does the nylon preventing any 'lip' or the ball hitting the plastic during the release. The U is very tight, so it should catch the ball when released. Again, I am questioning the effectiveness of a U this high up in the head, but with a tight channel, it can be useful."
Brine Edge X (pinched/warped) strung with two-colored Marc Mesh
"There is nothing necessarily special about this pocket besides the legal 'U-style' shooting string. It is stung with Stringers Shack red/white/blue sidewall string and has a nine-diamond triangle top string. The pocket is slightly baggy, mainly in the middle, but shifts high and low. There are two barreled nylons at the very top and a U shooter that curves up, staying above that 4-inch marker. I am not sure how practical this U-style shooting string will be, as it is so high up in the head; but I've heard so much talk that the U would not be able to be used anymore. So I set out to disprove that theory and show that it still can be done with the new rules. Whether it is practical is another question. For the first time, I also used 'shooter locks' from Throne of String to lock the shooters in place, allowing for quick adjustments during game play. I like the way this pocket and U came out, and I think the U can still be used, even with the current rules. Shooting strings are Jimalax."
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He already said it was over.
he is IP banned, we did all we could... i'm sorry...
he cant even post in the RC
or make an alt
I didn't know they could do that... That must suck
That's a bummer.
R.I.P Lankist and ME Paint Adventures.
That must have been some serious racism.
Could this thread be locked and stickied alongside the first one then?
Could someone link me to the post/thread that got Lankist banned? :(
This is disappointing
RIP Lankist. May your avatars be graced with Aviators for years to come. :emo:
Lankist is dead, long live the aviators.
Lankist!!! Nooo!
Fucking hell I loved that guy.
I wonder if he does this so he doesn't have to do the comic.
I don't get it, why was he banned so thoroughly? I read the banned post and it wasn't that bad, I've seen much worse get a week ban, is this some kind of conspiracy?
it's a cover up guys
Obviously Greeman is not a fan of Mass Effect and the attention being drawn to it basically threw sand in his vagina.
no offense to greeman of course
I hope you didn't just screw me over indirectly. That'd be really dickish of you.
(User was permabanned for this post ("Racist" - Greeman))
Hey, shouldn't we be keeping all talk of Lankist's ban to the discussion thread, and keep this thread clean for his assured, swift return?
Doomish that was awesome. Also Radiosquid that avatar is awesome.
Eh, the mod hate won't help any. Pissing 'em off certainly won't bring Lankist back.
Simple TOS violation and they banned him to show that their TOS had teeth. Considering how popular Lankist was it's actually a crazy strong message that even the super popular posters can be banned due to a TOS violation.
However, ip-permabanning for something that is less racist than most of the crap I hear on a regular basis on damn near anything on the internet and clearly satirical is a little overboard and silly.
Also, the action seems to have influenced Lankist's decision to discontinue the comic, as it appears, because he sure as hell could have simply picked up and moved it to any other forum site, I mean, for chrissakes they're not going to cross reference other sites to dig up posts and re-ban him from something random.
Unfortunately the lulz was killed, yet again, by dumb rule over-enforcement. It's not like anyone was horribly upset by Lankist's "evil, evil post" and, well, it's the bloody internet. It's not like someone puts a gun to your head and tells you to be offended. It's pretty easy to choose not to be offended by something like that. I mean I'm a half white, half Arab, American and I sometimes run into posts being flagrantly disrespectful to "fat lazy white Americans" or "terrorists" and I just sit back and laugh at some of the dumb crap people say. Mods are just protecting people's interests and making sure people don't get offended, even though it's one of the stupidest concepts I've ever seen among anything, forums or real life. It protects people who let themselves get butthurt over dumb crap like e-personal attacks or e-sweeping generalizations.
R.I.P. ME2 MS Paint Misadventures. It was a fun ride until something so incredibly dumb killed it. Here's hoping that Lankist finds it within his aviators' heart to continue this somewhere else and at least contract a mole to post a link to it here.
Edit - Yes, I created this account simply to post this.
Aw damn. It was a good Adventure, probably the best I've seen so far.
Gotta don my aviators in respect
I am terribly saddened by this tragedy. It's a shame Lankist decided to stop the comics all together.
yeah, what a pussy, he should have manned up and made his own website for it and raked in the cash, fucking moron.
this is why his parents died.
They may take our Lankist, but they will never take...
...our Aviators!
Oh shit he was permad... Damn, now who's facepunch lawyer.
Let us establish a legal fund and hire a facepunch lawyer.
Here's :10bux:
Indeed here's :10bux:
you cheapskates, lankist's liberation is worth it!
Well fine here's :20bux:
We almost have enough money to hire a back alley lawyer!
But i only have 2000 left!
I've spent too much for this to fail!


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Blixa went to the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon after a short illness. His body was no longer able to hang in there, he was severly dehydrated and anemic and had elevated calcium levels. He's now happy and healthy playing with his pals at the Bridge.
He was such a loving cat (at least to his mommy) when he was alive, but a terror to all others. He had all the vet techs frightened of him and even had the "bad cat" notation in his vet records. I couldn't convince them that at home he would curl up in my lap and give me the kitten meow. He was quite imposing at 17 lbs though, so I can understand their apprehension.
Blixa you are dearly missed! I love you baby
Horray for me!! I've put on almost a whole pound. I now weigh 6 lbs 3 oz. Mommy and daddy were very worried about me cuz I lost so much weight and was acting very sick. Whatever was wrong, I got over it and now I am back to my old self again, demanding food and eating like a little kitty pig. Mommy has been buying me yummy Meow Mix cat food and I'm eating about three cans a day!! Bring it on!!
Sweet Klemy Q-tip tagged me for this fun game. Now I have to write my Christmas list and tag five of my friends.
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Recipe reprinted with permission from Maria Helm Sinskey, copyright 2012.
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Source: Martha Stewart Living, April 2012
- 2 pounds coarsely ground lamb
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 2 teaspoons toasted fennel seeds, coarsely crushed
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Place lamb, garlic, rosemary, fennel seeds, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon salt, and season with pepper. Gently but thoroughly mix with your hands to incorporate.
To check seasoning, heat a little oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Cook a small patty 4 minutes per side for medium.
Season sausage mixture with salt and pepper if necessary. Form into 2- to 3-inch patties (about 16); do not overwork or sausage will be tough. Layer patties on a plate, with each layer separated by parchment or plastic wrap. Wrap well in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook sausage patties (do not crowd pan), 4 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to a serving plate, and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Cook remaining patties, adding more oil if necessary and reducing heat if pan gets too hot.


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Dumbest… remake… well, not ever, but since the beginning of this decade
- By Daniel W. Drezner
Daniel W. Drezner is professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and a senior editor at The National Interest. Prior to Fletcher, he taught at the University of Chicago and the University of Colorado at Boulder. Drezner has received fellowships from the German Marshall Fund of the United States, the Council on Foreign Relations, and Harvard University. He has previously held positions with Civic Education Project, the RAND Corporation, and the Treasury Department.
Children of the 1980's have suffered a series of body blows this summer — the death of Michael Jackson, the death of John Hughes, etc. Well, now it appears we will have to suffer another indignity. MGM recently announced that they remaking Red Dawn (this week they announced their casting choices), a staple of basic cable outlets for twenty years — and one of the most unintentionally campy movies ever made.
For the uninitiated, the movie depicts a Russian/Cuban/Nicaraguan invasion of the United States, and the fierce resistance put up by a band of high schoolers. As one of FP's movie geeks, I love this movie almost as much as I love Starship Troopers. Harry Dean Stanton shouting "Avenge me!!"; Lea Thompson and C. Thomas Howell acting all tough; Patrick Swayze shouting "because we live here!" as the justification for killing Russians; Powers Boothe's scenery-chewing; the Cuban occupiers subduing the population by accessing gun registration forms — it's all good. Wolverines!!!!!
Now, this movie — the first one rated PG-13, by the way — was pretty absurd even by Reagan-era standards. Which brings one to an interesting question — why remake it now? The commissioned screenwriter has provided the following justification:
Similar to the way the original played off Cold War fears in the 1980s, [writer Carl] Ellsworth says the remake will play off of current fears related to post-9/11 terrorism. "As Red Dawn scared the heck out of people in 1984, we feel that the world is kind of already filled with a lot of paranoia and unease, so why not scare the hell out of people again?"
Well, sure, except that this makes no f***ing sense. Post-9/11 terror scares Americans because of the prospect that an attack could take place at any moment. The one thing actors like Al Qaeda can't do terribly well is secure and hold territory — which is exactly what the Russians were ostensibly trying to do in Red Dawn. I fact, in the original movie, it's the Wolverines who act a bit like terrorists, bombing Russian installations and such. So I can't see how Red Dawn is a usable template for talking about post-9/11 terrorism concerns.
This isn't as bad an idea as remaking Hogan's Heroes — but it's pretty close.


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Three years ago this morning, Mom died.
I'm grateful that my sister and my dad could be with her in her last moments.
I'm grateful that a friend I called was willing to take my cat so I could make the trip home to Tennessee immediately. She left work, stopped at a store to pick up something I needed for the trip, and then met me at my apartment. She took Mischief to her place, and I didn't have to worry about how long I'd be gone. That helped me immensely. Friends like that are rare. Thank you, K.
I'm grateful for two friends who faithfully called me every day while I was home in Tennessee, checking in and talking with me to help me get through everything. Thank you, L for taking the morning shift and G for taking the evening shift.
I'm grateful for all my online friends who checked in with me over the next days, comforting me when I needed it, and distracting me when I needed that.
I'm grateful for a million more people for a million more reasons that I can't bear to allow myself to think about right now, because it's just to much to relive.
In the time since Mom's death, her mother, one of her brothers, and another close relative have died. There have been too many deaths. I mourn them all. I am grateful for their lives, however brief.