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San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid met with reporters today during the NFL Rookie Symposium to talk about Browns rookie outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo, his former teammate at Louisiana State University.
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The Browns cut undrafted rookie linebacker Ausar Walcott today after he was arrested and charged with attempted murder Tuesday in New Jersey, the team announced.
Walcott was arrested for allegedly punching a man outside a bar in Passaic, N.J., the Record newspaper reported.
The Browns signed Walcott, a native of Hackensack, N.J., on May 13 after he tried out for the team during its rookie minicamp.
The Browns issued the following statement this morning: "We are aware of the situation. This is a pending legal matter, and we will not comment."To read more or comment...
Browns special adviser and legendary running back Jim Brown has canceled an NFL Rookie Symposium speaking engagement scheduled for Wednesday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame because of an illness, the league announced this afternoon in a media advisory.
The advisory did not specify the nature of Brown's illness, but it's not believed to be serious. Brown, 77, had been traveling a lot recently, and the frequent trips caused him to become fatigued, he said in a statement.
"I am very sorry that I am unable to attend tomorrow's Hall of Fame session with the rookie class," Brown said in the statement. "Our young NFL players are very dear to me, but due to my extensive travels of late, I am extremely tired and need to rest. I look forward to returning to Ohio this summer for all of the festivities as we celebrate 50 years of the Pro Football Hall of Fame."
Brown was scheduled to conduct a history lesson for the AFC rookies Wednesday when they visit the Hall of Fame in Canton. Fellow Hall of Famer Mike Haynes is scheduled to replace Brown.To read more or comment...
Browns outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo and the rest of the drafted rookies from the AFC participated in a PLAY 60 youth football clinic today in Berea as part of the NFL Rookie Symposium. Mingo met with reporters during the clinic and addressed several topics, including comparisons between himself and Pittsburgh Steelers rookie outside linebacker Jarvis Jones.
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The Browns have hired Zak Gilbert as their director of communications, the team announced tonight.
Gilbert spent this past season serving as the director of media relations for the Oakland Raiders.
He replaces former Browns vice president of media relations Neal Gulkis, whom the organization let go in May. Gulkis, who had been with the Browns since 2009, spent his last day with the team on Friday.
Raiders owner Mark Davis fired Gilbert on June 1. Citing team sources, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Mark Davis was unhappy with a story by Sports Illustrated's Jim Trotter that published in April and portrayed General Manager Reggie McKenzie in a positive light but was critical of Mark Davis and his father, late owner Al Davis.
Before his one season with the Raiders, Gilbert worked as director of athletic media relations at Colorado State University (2007-12). His resume also includes jobs with the Green Bay Packers (2001-07) and Colorado Rockies (1998-2001) and internships with the Denver Broncos (1997) and his alma mater, the University of Colorado (1994-97).To read more or comment...
The Browns announced five additions to their player personnel department this afternoon, naming Frank Edgerly their new senior pro scout and Brent Blaylock, Brendan Donovan, Matthew Manocherian and Patrick Moore their new college scouts.
With CEO Joe Banner and General Manager Mike Lombardi in charge, the new regime shook up its player personnel department shortly after the NFL Draft in late April.
The Browns fired former director of college scouting John Spytek and pro scouts A.J. Durso and Tom Headlee. They also Browns parted ways with senior national scout Pat Roberts, whose contract had expired, and college area scouts Donovan Beidelschies and David Hinson. Another college area scout, Bob Welton, left the Browns before the draft to become the University of Tennessee football program's director of player personnel.
Here is information about each of the Browns' new scouts provided in a news release from the team:To read more or comment...
Outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo praised cornerback Leon McFadden and said defensive coordinator Ray Horton "has a very strange personality" while speaking to reporters today as the Browns' rookie class participated in a youth football camp at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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Browns cornerback Leon McFadden discussed his bid for a starting job and his transition to the NFL as the team's rookie class participated in a youth football camp today at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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Browns rookie free safety Jamoris Slaughter is ready to take the next major step in his comeback attempt -- and his young career.
Slaughter has been sidelined this offseason while rehabilitating from a ruptured left Achilles' tendon he suffered last year as a senior at Notre Dame, but he said today that he's been medically cleared to practice when training camp begins July 25.
Slaughter, a sixth-round pick in this year's draft who believes he would've been selected earlier if his injury hadn't occurred, doesn't expect to be limited at all.
"I'm cleared at this point to do everything, so I've been feeling really good," Slaughter said today as the Browns' rookie class participated in a youth football clinic at FirstEnergy Stadium. "I've been working out hard with the team, just waiting to get back for training camp."To read more or comment...
The Browns have announced they are canceling the "Fan Kickoff Concert" that was scheduled for July 14 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
No explanation for the cancellation of the event, which was to feature Bon Jovi and Michael Stanley, was given. A Browns spokesman referred questions to Bon Jovi's publicist, Ken Sunshine, who couldn't immediately be reached for comment.
The team said for refund information, ticket holders should return to their original point of purchase.To read more or comment...
The Browns announced 15 practices will be free and open to the public this year during training camp.
The first full-squad practice is scheduled to be held July 25. Practices will be in the evening this year.
Here is the news release from the team:
The Cleveland Browns have announced the dates and times of their training camp practices which are open to the public this year. Admission to all practice sessions held at the team's Berea training facility is free. Fans can enter the facility through the Beech Street entrance. Parking is available on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University near the intersection of Beech Street and Bagley Road. Gates open one prior to the start of all practice sessions. In all, 15 practices will be open to the public in 2013, a total which includes a Family Night practice at FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday, August 3 starting at 6:30 p.m. In addition to practice, Family Night will also feature fireworks and a laser show. Admission for Family Night is free as well. Fans can call the Browns Training Camp Hotline at 877-6BROWNS (877-627-6967) for the latest information on practice times. Fans can also get the most up to date information at www.ClevelandBrowns.com, and on Facebook and Twitter.
Cleveland Browns Training Camp is presented by your Northeast Ohio Ford Dealers, in association with Cleveland Clinic.To read more or comment...
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The Browns spoke to the agent of free-agent fullback Vonta Leach, but they are not interested in signing him, a league source confirmed for the Beacon Journal this morning.
Leach's agent, Ralph Vitolo, told the Beacon Journal in an email that he talked to Browns General Manager Mike Lombardi on Wednesday, but the two sides did not make plans for Leach to visit Cleveland. If the Browns wanted to sign Leach, he would have a visit set up by now.
On Wednesday, Vitolo told Fox 26, a TV station in Houston, that seven teams expressed interest in Leach.To read more or comment...
Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended without pay for the first two regular-season games of 2013 and fined two additional game checks for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, a league spokesperson announced in a statement this afternoon.
The NFL will not reveal how Gordon violated its policy because of an agreement it has in place with the NFL Players Association.
Gordon failed three marijuana tests in college, two at Baylor University and another at the University of Utah, and a rumor about a Browns player facing a suspension because of a failed drug test had recently been circulating online and on local sports-talk radio shows.
But in a statement released by the Browns today after news of the suspension broke, Gordon blamed his failed drug test on prescribed antibiotics and cough medicine containing codeine.
"In February, I was diagnosed with strep throat for which a doctor prescribed antibiotics and cough medicine," Gordon said in the statement. "Apparently, the medicine I took contained codeine, which is prohibited by the NFL policy. The policy terms are strict about unintentional ingestion, but the NFL has not imposed the maximum punishment in light of the facts of my case. Therefore, I have chosen to be immediately accountable for the situation. I sincerely apologize for the impact on my team, coaches, and Browns fans. I look forward to working hard in training camp and preseason, and contributing immediately when I return in Week 3."To read more or comment...
The Browns signed cornerback Vernon Kearney and waived safety Prince Miller, the team announced today.
Kearney participated in the Browns' three-day mandatory minicamp this week on a tryout basis. The Buffalo Bills signed him as an undrafted free agent April 29 and waived him May 30.
The 6-foot-2, 185-pound Kearney played wide receiver during his first two seasons at Lane College before switching to defensive back. As a junior, he tallied 21 tackles and seven pass break-ups before registering 24 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery as a senior.
Miller appeared in two games with the Browns last season. He played special teams and did not record any statistics.To read more or comment...
Browns coach Rob Chudzinski met with reporters today following the final practice of the team's three-day mandatory minicamp. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening statement)- "We wrapped it up sort of like we started it out, indoors here this last day. Today as you saw we had the chance to work some more situations. We hit some goal line and some additional red zone and we did some move the ball periods where we were using the play clock and trying to simulate game-type situations. We got everyone on the sidelines for that. That has been good work for us. As far as the schedule goes for the next few weeks, we will still have the rookies so they will still be around in the rookie program. They will get a chance to lift, workout and go through some of the rookie educational programs that we have for them as well as some individual meetings with their coaches. Going back, April 1 is when we first got a chance to start hanging out and being with our guys, getting a chance to coach them, get to know them. I'm really pleased with the progress that we have made since then. Going back and starting out with Brad Roll in the strength room. From a conditioning standpoint, we have has some tremendous gains from some guys in there. He has done a great job with them. Then we got with the individual position coaches, us getting to know them and being able to have a chance to see them on the field and evaluate them to a certain degree as much as you can in that section of time. Them getting to know us, understanding not only the system but what we are expecting from them as members of the Cleveland Browns – how we practice, how we prepare and what we want from a culture standpoint. I am pleased with the progress that we have made. We are on the right track. We have a lot of work to do. We still have a long ways to go. There will be bumps in the road as we know, but we will continue along and stay on course."
(On the theme for training camp and what it will be like)- "The thing we want to do with training camp that we really haven't done or have been able to do out here is be able to see the physical part of football. Seeing the toughness and pushing through some of those things. Guys getting a chance to really compete physically, that will be the theme and that will be what we are trying to do along with bring guys along from an execution standpoint."
(On if there will be roster changes before camp)- "We will look at it and that is an ongoing continuous process. I think we have a better grasp of our guys at this point to a certain degree. I think the lines are the toughest place to evaluate, the guys up front. More from a skill standpoint, I think you have a little bit better idea of that. We will always be looking to improve our roster."To read more or comment...
Although Browns coach Rob Chudzinski isn't ready to name a starting quarterback, it's clearly Brandon Weeden's job to lose.
"I don't want that to change, or else it'd be tough," Weeden said this afternoon following practice. "I think I'm still competing, competing every day and competing with myself. So I'm worried about me."
Weeden took all the reps with the first-team offense throughout organized team activities and the team's three-day mandatory minicamp, which ended today. Jason Campbell took the majority of the reps with the second unit, but third-stringer Brian Hoyer received some as well.
In other words, the Browns' quarterback competition is unfolding the way Weeden had hoped it would.To read more or comment...
Browns coach Rob Chudzinski met with reporters today after the second practice of mandatory minicamp. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening statement)- "I'm pleased with the last two days of work. Guys have come out here and are playing fast. As I mentioned yesterday, we are not really installing anything new. We have all the install in up to this point. We are just going out and looking for execution, guys playing fast, understanding what to do, cutting down on the mental errors from earlier in OTAs that we might have had and those types of things. As you saw, today we focused on the two minute drill and red zone area. We are really getting a lot of good work in those two areas. We will finish up tomorrow and I am looking forward to getting back in training camp with all the fans out here next time."
(On if he feels like they will be in good shape for the start of camp after tomorrow)- "I do. From the mental standpoint, installing our systems - offensively, defensively, special teams – I think the guys have gotten a good grasp of what we are doing. The nut and bolts, the basic things are in and we will hopefully be able to build from there when we get back."
(On if Ray Horton and Norv Turner have helped them keep a fast tempo at practice)- "That is something we talked about in the offseason in getting ready to go with practices – what we want to be and how we want to conduct practices. The experiences that those guys have had have helped in a lot of ways."To read more or comment...
Browns running back Trent Richardson said he expects to be ready for the first day of training camp July 25 despite sitting out the team's three-day minicamp this week with a strained muscle in his right shin.
"I still expect to be out there day one," Richardson said today after practice. "People are saying I've got another injury, and it's farther than what people are saying it is. And no it's not. Coach got me out for precautionary reasons. It's nothing that big to worry about."
Richardson's comments contradict a report from WKNR (850-AM) that stated the team told Richardson he'll be out until August and that it fears his injury could develop into a stress fracture.
The report also stated that Richardson has been taking medication for migraines and that the medication combined with not being able to do a full weight-lifting program has caused him to lose weight during the past two weeks.To read more or comment...
Browns running back Trent Richardson met with reporters today after practice and said he expects to return to action by the start of the team's training camp, which begins July 25.
Richardson, the third overall pick in last year's draft, is sitting out the Browns' mandatory minicamp this week with a strained muscle in his right shin.
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Browns coach Rob Chudzinski met with reporters today after the first practice of the team's mandatory minicamp. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening statement) – "Good afternoon everybody. I'll just give you a little bit of the schedule for minicamp. We'll practice in the mornings then come back and watch and review the practice tape with the guys. Then do an install in the afternoon and have a walk-thru. It's a little bit different than a typical training camp day. At this time of year, we are going to practice in the morning, come back with a walk-thru in the afternoon and then practice again in the morning. We will follow that schedule throughout the minicamp. We are looking really from a goal standpoint at this minicamp. We've installed all of our things up until now during the course of OTAs and in the spring so we are not installing anything new for these guys during this minicamp. It's basically a review. We covered first, second and third down situations today. We did a little bit of a move the ball situation where guys were off on the side just to simulate a little bit more of a game-like situation. From a tempo standpoint, all of those things are the same as OTAs. We got some good work today, I am pleased with that and we will come back tomorrow and get some red zone and two minute during practice. As far as injuries today, we held Trent (Richardson) and we will hold him for the rest of minicamp as more of a precautionary measure. Jordan Norwood has a hamstring - we held him as well. The rest of the guys pretty much have been the same. We have been working Jordan Cameron back. He's been working back in to practice just fine."
(On if the organization is concerned that Trent Richardson's injury could get worse) – "We are just holding him. He could have gone these next couple days if necessary, but we are just being real precautionary about it. We don't want the muscle strain to get any worse."
(On if they are just making sure Richardson is ready for preseason games and Week One of the season) – "That he has a full summer to get ready and prepare and get ready for the season and for camp."To read more or comment...
The Browns announced two Akron radio stations (WAKR 1590-AM and WONE 97.5-FM) will be part of the team's radio network. So far, 10 stations are part of the network.
Here is the release from the team:
Five stations in three major Ohio markets will be joining the PNC Bank Cleveland Browns Radio Network, it was announced today. These affiliates are from the Rubber City Radio Group in Akron (1590 AM WAKR and 97.5 FM WONE), the Cumulus Broadcasting Network in Youngstown (103 FM WYFM and 1240 AM WBBW) as well as News-Talk 1480 in Canton (WHBC-AM). These stations join existing affiliates in Toledo (107.7 FM WPFX) and Columbus (95.5 FM WZOH "The Game") as well as the Browns flagship stations in Cleveland (ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 "The Fan" and 98.5 WNCX). The newest additions will air all Browns games – both preseason and regular season – and will also carry full pre- and post-game coverage, as well as a weekly in-season coach's show.
"It is important that Browns fans in Akron, Canton and Youngstown are able to follow our team with the extensive programming that we will be offering," said Browns President Alec Scheiner. "Both the Rubber City Radio Group and the Cumulus Broadcasting Network are the radio leaders in their respective regions. WHBC has a long and dedicated following in Canton and many people in that area have relied on them as their source of news for decades. We are thrilled to announce the addition of these top stations in Northeast Ohio and look forward to announcing additional affiliates in the near future to the PNC Bank Cleveland Browns Radio Network."
2013 PNC Bank Cleveland Browns Radio Network (as of June 4)To read more or comment...
Browns coach Rob Chudzinski said running back Trent Richardson will be sidelined for the entire three-day mandatory minicamp this week as he rehabilitates a strained muscle in his right shin, but Chudzinski expects Richardson to be ready for the start of training camp July 25.
"Yes, that's my expectation," Chudzinski said.
Chudzinski's comments contradict a report from WKNR (850-AM) that stated Richardson will be out until August as the organization fears his injury could develop into a stress fracture. A member of the team's public relations staff kept Richardson from addressing the media today after practice, saying he'll speak Wednesday instead.
Richardson, who worked out on an exercise bike this morning at the start of practice, missed organized team activities the past two weeks. On May 30, Richardson said he suffered the injury while running during practice, but he downplayed the significance of it.To read more or comment...
Browns running back Trent Richardson isn't practicing today as the team's three-day mandatory minicamp begins because he has a strained muscle in his right shin, and WKNR (850-AM) reported this morning that Richardson will be out until August as the organization fears his injury could develop into a stress fracture.
Training camp begins in late July.
Richardson, who worked out on an exercise bike this morning at the start of practice, missed organized team activities the past two weeks. He said he suffered the injury while running during practice. Richardson, though, downplayed the significance of the injury last week while addressing the media.
"Ain't no biggie," Richardson said May 30. "Ain't nothing to worry about. I could be out there, but they want to be cautious about it and just make sure I'm healthy when it's time to be right and be right for [training] camp [in late July]."To read more or comment...
Former Browns special-teams ace Ray Ventrone signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers today, the 49ers announced.
He'll reunite with former Browns special teams coordinator Brad Seely and former Browns kicker Phil Dawson. He'll also once again be on the same team as former Browns coach Eric Mangini, who recently took a job with the 49ers as an offensive consultant.
Ventrone, 30, spent the past four seasons with the Browns, serving as a backup safety and tallying 31 tackles on special teams. In 2010, he was named a third alternate as a special teamer for the AFC Pro Bowl squad.
The 5-foot-10, 200-pound Ventrone also spent three seasons with the New England Patriots after entering the NFL in 2005 as an undrafted free agent from Villanova University. He became an unrestricted free agent in March.To read more or comment...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms with former Browns coach Eric Mangini to be an offensive consultant for the NFC champions, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Saturday.
Mangini will work on Jim Harbaugh's staff for the two-time reigning NFC West winners, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had made no formal announcement.
With a defensive expertise and experience as an assistant on that side of the ball, Mangini might help game plan for opposing defenses in the new role. San Francisco lost 34-31 in the Super Bowl to the Baltimore Ravens in February after missing scoring chances in the waning moments.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick's second-half rally fell short and the Niners were denied a sixth championship. Kaepernick missed three chances from the 5, throwing three straight incomplete passes intended for Michael Crabtree, who got tangled up with a defender on the final play but no holding was called — Harbaugh screamed from the sideline and signaled for a penalty.To read more or comment...


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Whoopi Goldberg set to star in new reality show with her family
Move over Kris Jenner!
Whoopi Goldberg has set her sights on the world of family reality television and she's bringing her brood along for the ride. She has a daughter, three grandchildren and recently became a great-grandmother along with being married and divorced three times. All the stuff that successful shoes are made of.
The Oscar winner plans to develop her very own Kardashian-esque show centering around her daughter Alex Martin, 40. Martin has three children who are now in their teens and 20s and, according to Deadline.com, the docu-series aims to follow her as she reinvents herself personally and professionally with the help of her husband, Bernard, and their best friends.
Whoopi says, "I wanted to tell the story of two best friends who experience all of the major phases of a woman's life together. Alex and Leisa have been friends since they were 17 and are both children of famous people, and are now approaching 40."
She added: "My daughter just became a grandmother and her daughter just turned 24 and they are just trying to figure their lives out."
"This is really the story of an all-American family for a new generation; it looks a little different than the storybooks, but it's filled with love and laughter."
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Strait Cowboys' captain for home opener Sunday, tour dates Monday
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George Strait is becoming another type of cowboy. The country star will take the field at AT&T Stadium to act as the Dallas Cowboys' honorary captain for the coin toss prior to the team's home opener against the New York Giants this weekend.
The game will be carried on NBC's "Sunday Night Football" starting at 8:20 p.m. Eastern. George will then return to the venue on Monday to announce the dates for his upcoming tour.
The 2014 edition of his "Cowboy Rides Away" trek will formally cap off the King of Country's touring career. Fans will be able to watch Strait's press conference live online. The media event will be streamed at GeorgeStrait.com and YouTube.com/GeorgeStrait starting at noon Eastern time.


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You won't believe which celeb has already met baby North West!
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(Yahoo!) - Baby North West is less than a week old, but she already has friends in high places.
Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple Computer who long worked alongside the late Steve Jobs, is one of the few who has met the world's most watched newborn.
He revealed on CNN's "Piers Morgan Live" on Thursday that the encounter was actually Kim's idea in honor of West's 36th birthday on June 8.
"Just because [Kanye] was interested in technology and companies, she, as a birthday present, she had me come up there to meet him," Wozniak said, although he did not disclose details of the meeting.
So what did little Nori look like?
"I have seen a lot of babies, and a baby represents the love between the people, and that meant more to me and the love that Kim was showing to Kanye," he said.
Huh? OK. Far be it from us to question a genius!
Wozniak also complimented Kim.
"Unbelievable that a woman would do that," Wozniak told Morgan. "I mean, I just think she is doing everything she can to show her love to a man."
Kim's thoughtful gift comes in the same month that the oh-so humble new dad told the New York Times that he would be the next Jobs. (He'd already declared himself Jobs in the past.)
"I think what Kanye West is going to mean is something similar to what Steve Jobs means," West said. "I am undoubtedly, you know, Steve of Internet, downtown, fashion, culture. Period. By a long jump. I honestly feel that because Steve has passed, you know, it's like when Biggie passed and Jay-Z was allowed to become Jay-Z."
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Brooklyn Mother, Four Children Allegedly Slain by Jealous Cousin
On Saturday evening, 37-year-old Qiao Zhen Li tried to telephone her husband, Yi Lin Zhuo, at his job to tell him she was becoming alarmed by his cousin, who had been seemed to grow increasingly unstable while staying with them in their Brooklyn apartment, where they were raising their four young children.
The cousin, 25-year-old Mingdong Chen, had come to America illegally in 2004 and had held a series of restaurant jobs, but had been repeatedly fired after a week or two. He had most recently been working out of state, most likely in Chicago, but had been fired once again. He had shown up at the Zhou house some eight days ago, as he had on earlier occasions, broke and in need of shelter.
Chen is said to have seemed more resentful than grateful, and he had spent entire days doing nothing when he could have been getting another job and a place of his own. One relative would later report that Li had finally told him he would have to leave.
Li was now so worried by Chen that when she was unable to reach her husband, she called her mother in China. Her mother then telephoned a daughter-in-law in New York, who went with her husband to Li's first-floor apartment on 57th Street in Sunset Park. They arrived around 10:45 p.m. and pounded on the door.
Chen answered, covered in blood but with no apparent injuries. The daughter-in-law called 911, and two detectives who happened to be nearby on an unrelated robbery case responded. The detectives detained Chen and went inside to discover a home that had been turned to a slaughterhouse with a meat cleaver.
Li was sprawled on the kitchen floor with her 5-year-old son, Kevin Zhou, both of them grievously wounded. Her other three children, 9-year-old Linda Zhuo, 7-year-old Amy Zhou, and 18-month-old William Zhou, lay slashed to death in a rear bedroom.
Li and Kevin still showed faint signs of life, and paramedics fought to save them. Kevin looked tiny on the stretcher as he was carried out, the top of his yellow pajamas cut open, his legs in what looked like bandages. He was loaded into a waiting ambulance that had come onto the block against traffic and now backed up to the corner, then roared off to the hospital 10 blocks away.
But the race was in vain, and the boy was pronounced dead on arrival, as was the mother at another hospital. Chen was handcuffed and taken to the 66th Precinct stationhouse. His bare feet were coated with blood as he was led inside.
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WATCH: Video Of Smoking Fish Has People Outraged
A video taken by some fisherman of a smoking fish has the internet up in arms over the cruel treatment of the helpless fish. Commenters have slammed the fishermen, who are heard laughing at the fish, and Liveleak for not removing the video.
While most comments seem to be in defense of the helpless fish, some have no issue with it. What do you think? Is this animal cruelty, or just harmless fun?


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By Eric Reed NEW YORK ( MainStreet) --The day I told the law firm that I was leaving was one of the best and most frightening of my entire life. On the long walk up to meet my supervising partner I had the vague sense that I was doing something wrong, like being sent to the principal's office for some reason you can't quite name. On my last elevator ride down from the 22nd floor I kept repeating to myself over and over again, "I really, really hope this works." For the first time in my life I felt like I'd rolled the dice in a huge way.
Last winter I decided to end my career as a litigator with a large firm. My work dealt with securities and white collar crime; if you ended up in court because of a financial transaction, someone like me was usually in the background. It made me incredibly unhappy. Although it took three years of law school, over a hundred thousand dollars in borrowed money and one brutal exam to get there, once I was in the front door all I wanted to do was claw my way back out. I wasn't nearly alone. A survey by the American Lawyer back in 2010 revealed that nearly two in three attorneys want to leave their firms, hoping to escape from jobs that the Syracuse Law Review once called "high paid misery." Even the usually sunny Australians get into the act, with their Lawyer's Weekly reporting a staggering 15 % depression rate across the profession. As any associate attorney will tell you, those numbers are just the tip of the iceberg.
For most lawyers, myself included, the biggest problem is the hours. They never ended. They couldn't end. In the law your hours are what you sell. "Biglaw" firms bill the client for every six minutes someone spends touching their case, measured precisely. Those six minutes are what the partners make their money off of, not what you produce during them. In the same way that Coke produces fizzy drinks and Apple sells phones, a lawyer's product is his time, and the firm tries very hard to sell as much of it as possible.


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Obama Proposes Healthcare Fix
(Washington, DC) -- President Obama wants to allow people with canceled health insurance policies to retain those policies for another year. In a White House news conference, Obama noted that he has heard complaints "loud and clear" and is proposing a fix. He said, "Insurers can extend plans that would otherwise have been cancelled into 2014" and consumers can enroll in those plans. It is unclear whether the insurance industry will go along with the plan.
Obama recently apologized for repeatedly saying that those who like their health insurance policies can keep their policies. Millions of policies are being canceled because they do not conform to broader new rules on coverage in the healthcare reform law. The President also defended the overall healthcare reform law, saying it is a comprehensive response to a "broken" system. The President's statement is partly a response to congressional Democrats who are angry about the choppy waters of Obamacare.
The administration is also confronting growing criticism over the botched rollout of HealthCare.Gov, the federal website for the new healthcare exchanges. Obama called himself unhappy and deeply concerned about the rocky rollout. He said tech teams continue working around the clock to fix the glitches. Meantime, GOP House Speaker John Boehner called himself highly skeptical about the President's healthcare fixes. In a Capitol news conference, Boehner said Obamacare cannot be fixed and should be scrapped.


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From dust mites to kissing bugs, see which harmful common critters are invading your home (and your hair!)
Whether you have excess skin that needs removal or want a quick fix for those vanity pounds, there are options. Plastic surgeon Michael B. Wolfeld, MD, describes two types of tummy tucks.
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Tucked inside a soft fleece headband, these are the wireless headphones that let you comfortably listen to your audio device while falling asleep. They pair easily with any Bluetooth-enabled device such as a smartphone or laptop and have a wireless range of up to 30', so you can leave your device on a dresser or nightstand and drift off to your favorite music, book, or white noise without tangling cords or bulky headphones getting in the way. Play/pause, volume, and on/off are controlled with a single button operation, while flat, unobtrusive left and right speakers produce clear sound without pressing into your ears. With stretchy fabric to keep the headphones in place, the six-hour battery lasts until you have fallen asleep and recharges in two hours the next morning with the included USB cable. Machine washable. Black. One size fits most. 10" L x 3" W x 1/2" D. (3 oz.)
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Big improvement over ear buds!
By Debster
from Ontario, Canada
I wake up at night a lot and I listen to Gaiam TV or audiobooks or guided meditation and relaxation audio/video recordings on my iPhone. I don't worry about waking up anymore because I learn stuff when I'm awake and then I fall asleep again easily. I used to use ear buds that tangled around my neck and fell out or I couldn't sleep on my side. The headband is comfy all night and the sound is great and no more wires! It turns on and off easily. The little speakers have to be adjusted inside the headband occasionally so they are close to my ears.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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I love my sleeper bluetooth headphones !
By The Lounger
from Halifax, N.S. Ca.
Since i got my headphones i have been sleeping so much better. Before i tried regular headphones i couldn't lay on my side because they hurt my ears.You can actually use them to block out light if your a shift worker or just want to sleep in.Wearing them when you are up and around keeps you from getting tangled up in cords and have both gads free. Other bluetooth headphones can be heavy and fall off when your working around.
useful purchase
By Carlos Danger
from Philadelphia, PA
useful purchase for someone that sleeps with headphones on. not needing to roll over cords is amazingly helpful. drawback would be that it definitely needs to be charged daily. pro is that it will last an entire evening. for some reason, they only send one size (medium) which is a bit snug for my fat head.
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Works Well
By Tad
from Modesto, CA
Comfortable, great sound.
Better than expected
By JTH
from Beaufort, SC
I use these to listen to meditations while falling asleep. It's awesome to no longer have to worry about falling asleep with cords every where. They are way more comfortable than ear buds. Also, since my wife likes it cold in the bedroom it keeps my ears warm. I would recommend them to everyone.
Great product
By Ronnie the red
from Southwestern MI
Just needs to be an adjustable band rather than medium... It otherwise...wonderful product
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By JOHN
from BENALLA AUSTRALIA
used it at home and very easy to use when away
Best sleep aid I've found!
By bcjello
from Chalfont, PA
Totally comfortable as you lie in bed.
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Toronto Mayor: I Smoked Crack 'in Drunken Stupor'
(NEWSER) – Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted that he'd at least used crack today, in what the CBCdescribes as a "scrum" with reporters outside city hall. "Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine," he said. "Am I an addict? No. Have I tried it? Um, probably in one of my drunken stupors, probably approximately a year ago." He insisted that he was technically telling the truth when he said earlier this year that he didn't use crack cocaine, because he doesn't light up habitually. "I wasn't lying. You didn't ask the correct question."


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This year for Halloween, Ellen Degeneres picked none other than the Barb herself, Nicki Minaj to dress up as.
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Rascal Flatts has new music on the way
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Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus says the trio is "getting close" to completing their next album.
The country star tells Billboard.com they're "getting some of the first mixes back" that they recorded with producer Howard Benson, and says it's "really exciting stuff."
Jay adds that he's also producing some of the songs, and he's "very thrilled about that opportunity." The singer says the group is hoping to release a new single before the month is over, and have the album in stores by March.
The new Rascal Flatts disc will be their follow up to 2012's Changed, which features the top ten hit "Come Wake Me Up" and the chart-topper "Banjo."
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Information from your City Offices | Public Notices | Public Announcements | Meetings/Events this Week | Things Happening Around our Community
Accepting Applications for Various Boards and Commissions
The Sausalito City Council continues to accept applications from residents who are interested in volunteering their time to serve on some of our Boards and Commissions. Over the next couple of months, Council will be accepting applications, interviewing and filling several positions on the various Boards and Commissions. Below you will see a list of those Boards/Commissions currently being considered:
To find out more about each of these boards and commissions, click here and scroll through the list. The application can be found here.
City Hall Parking Lot Repaving Project
The City of Sausalito parking lot is currently being repaved, which includes re-grading of the two accessible parking stalls (to bring them in to compliance with the California Building Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act), new pavement markings, new curb ramps and reconstruction of the Bee Street driveway. During this next week, parking lot closures are as follows (weather permitting):
While the parking lot is closed, the City will provide temporary substitute parking off Bee Street and adjacent to the Recreation Department entry for persons with impaired mobility whose vehicles display either valid license plates or a DMV-issued placard identifying a person with a disability.
Weed Eradication Plans
With springtime and weed germination season approaching, the City is proactive about weeds at certain locations where manual weeding is not feasible. The Testa Street fenceline and the area planted with Poplar trees outside the eastern edge of Marinship Park, the boundaries of the running track and baseball infield at MLK Park, and portions of the turf medians along Bridgeway are treated using products approved by the State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation, and Marin County Department of Agriculture for control of weeds. These products are applied in conformance with the label directions and County regulations by City employees who are licensed Pest Control Applicators. The City uses these products only very judiciously. The products used are the same ones that any homeowner may buy and use in California, they are toxic only to the vegetation or weed seeds they are applied to and are toxic to those plants for a relatively short period of time. The City always posts an advisory in advance of its application of these products and only removes the posting when the treated area is dry and it is safe for people (including children) and the animals cared for by people to use the areas treated. As a consequence of their training and licenses for controlling undesirable pests, City staff is very knowledgeable regarding alternatives to weed abatement products and utilizes these products only when the desired maintenance objective cannot feasibly be accomplished any other way with the resources available. The City is always open to discussing and considering alternatives that provide the level of service desired by the community while minimizing potential adverse environmental effects. Please feel free to contact the City's Department of Public Works Maintenance Division Manager Loren Umbertis (email@example.com) for more information on this topic.
Springtime is also a wonderful opportunity to follow the City's lead and perform or encourage your landscape maintenance contractor to perform some pre-weed landscape maintenance to discourage weed growth, compost the green waste produced by landscape maintenance either onsite or using the greencycle service provided by Bay Cities Refuse Service, and tune up the landscape irrigation system to ensure that there are no leaks and that the timers and other controls are set to achieve the 25% reduction in use the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) has requested of all of its customers. As of March 27, 2014, MMWD reports that reservoir levels are at 78% of capacity as compared with a historical average of 91% for this date (see http://marinwater.org/318/Drought-Information). Application of mulch to soils under irrigated landscaping is commonly overlooked by landscape maintenance workers seeking to reduce irrigation water demand (by reducing evaporation from irrigated soils), protect against erosion, and protect against soil compaction that can occur during the winter with rainfall or due to spray irrigation. Learning more from MMWD (http://www.marinwater.org/136/Conservation ) and other resources to conserve water during this period of irrigation water shortage is time well-spent.
Sausalito People Series
Friday, April 4th - 7:00 pm inside the Library
Lea Gulino: Tales from the Booth
Lea Gulino has performed on stage in New York and on camera in Los Angeles but it wasn't until she moved to Sausalito that she discovered the world of Voice Over. Voice acting opportunities in the Bay Area are diverse and Lea has recorded everything from commercial spots to videogames to voice recognition systems. Join us as she divulges secrets from the booth, tests our knowledge of voices we hear every day, and shares how technology allowed her to set up recording sessions with clients all over the world from her wooden boat in Sausalito!
Friday, April 11th - 7:00pm inside the Library
Terri Thomas: Nature in Your Backyard
Sausalito resident Terri Thomas has worked as an ecologist for Golden Gate National Recreation Area for the past twenty years and currently serves as the Director of Conservation, Stewardship and Research at the Presidio Trust. Her work ranges from habitat restoration, to safeguarding endangered species, to ensuring that the coyotes that have recently found their way back to the Presidio don't cause too much trouble. In her talk, Terri will share stories and discuss the challenges facing Bay Area ecosystems. Terri lives on a houseboat on Richardson's Bay.
Library Speaker Series
Monday, April 14 - 2:00pm in the Council Chambers NEW DATE AND TIME
All About the Marin Civil Grand Jury (What the heck is it, anyway?)
For those of you who missed the presentation with Beach Kuhl on March 17th, please join us for this very important topic. Application for serving on the Marin Civil Grand Jury deadline has been extended to April 20
You've probably heard about Grand Jury reports in the news, but what is a Grand Jury?
For this program, representatives from the Marin Civil Grand Jury will be on hand to explain the Grand Jury system and its benefits. Does the Grand Jury affect public policy? What kinds of issues are investigated? What are the responsibilities and benefits of serving on the Grand Jury?
City Wide Yard Sale - MLK Parking Lot, 610 Coloma Street - Saturday, April 5, 2014 - 9:00am – 2:00pm
Spring is still trying get a kick-jump on things. So in the meantime, we are jumping right into our bi-annual yard sale. The weather will be perfect, so come on down and check out this incredible yard sale - with over 90 sellers in one location. Remember, one man's junk is another man's treasure. Come find your new treasure!
Sausalito Village Monthly Meeting
Sausalito Village will feature a presentation by Sausalito optometrist, Dr. Maureen McCoy at Sausalito City Hall, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito, on Wednesday, April 9 at noon. Dr. McCoy will discuss common conditions of the aging eye: cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and dry eye. Participants are advised to bring a brown bag lunch. This program is open to the community and free of charge.
Maureen McCoy received her doctorate degree in Optometry from UC Berkeley and a bachelor's degree in Cultural anthropology from UC Santa Barbara. Her education includes a wide range of studies encompassing the following: binocular vision disorders, low vision evaluation, anatomy, physiology, physics, chemistry, microbiology, neurology, systemic and ocular pathology detection and pharmacology as well as other associated topics. Dr. McCoy is a member of the California Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, the Sausalito Women's Club and Rotary International.
Environmental Forum of Marin announces a seminar on Transportation and Land Use Growth, Housing and Traffic
Join the Environmental Forum of Marin on Wednesday, April 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at 750 Lindaro Street, San Rafael to hear speakers describe the patterns of our lives in Marin - who we are, where we live, and how we travel about - and how these contribut to climate change. Learn how we can individually, as a neighborhood, and as a larger community respond to this global crisis. Speakers include Linda Jackson, Bob Brown, Ian Gillis, and Cathleen Sullivan.
Seating is limited - ($10 in advance / $15 at the door). Click here to learn more about "Lecture Series 2014" and to register in advance.
Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden - Spring Plant Sale - April 12 & 13 - 10am to 3pm
The Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden is holding their spring plant sale on April 12 and 13. In addition to selling certified organic vegetable starts, culinary and tea herbs, annual and perennial flowers, berries, fruit trees and native plants, there will be live music, farm tours, bouquet making, tastings, face painting, free mini workshops (including Reducing Water Use in your Edible Garden, Growing Tomatoes, Choice Varieties for your Summer Garden. The Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden is locted at 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato (take the Ignacio Blvd. exit and go west to IVC College, parking lot 6, the farm is adjacent to the athletic fields)
Age Friendly Task Force
The Age Friendly Task Force recently reported to the City Council that the World Health Organization had received Sausaltio as a member into the WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities. Now, as a member, Sausalito will be a part of a growing global movement of cities and communities that are striving to better meet the needs of their older residents. To view the presentation before the City Council, click here.
Marin Host Families Sought for Japanese Teenagers this Summer
The Sausalito Sakaide Sister City Program is seeking families from Marin County who are interested in being host families for Japanese teenagers (aged 15 through 17 years), from July 24th through August 3rd, 2014.
This year's student delegation from the City of Sakaide, Japan, will continue the tradition, now in its 26th year, of a cultural and educational exchange between the Cities of Sausalito and Sakaide. Every alternate summer students from Marin County have travelled to Sakaide, Japan and in the intervening years, students from the City of Sakaide have come to Marin County. During their 10-day stay, students are treated to a wide variety of experiences and activities, teaching them about life in the respective countries and making life-long connections and friends.
Anyone with a spare or shared bedroom can be a host family. Having children of any age in the home is always a plus, though not required. Japanese language skills are not necessary, as the students generally have a basic grasp of English. The primary responsibilities and expectations of a host family are transportation to and from Sausalito's City Hall each day, provision of breakfast and dinner with the family, participation in the welcome and farewell parties and in the host families' pot luck, and at least one full family day with the host student that illustrates our bay area family life. In addition, host families can participate in some of the program activities with the delegation should they choose to. If the past is any indicator, students become a part of their host family's lives forever; both the students and host families cherish the memory of this experience.
For further information and for an application to be a host family, please contact EV Gilbreath at: firstname.lastname@example.com or call her at: 415 332-2282.
For the 13th year, the Sausalito Art Festival Foundation (SAFF) will be granting art scholarships to Bay Area students. A total of $20,000 in scholarship funding will be awarded to a minimum of four students who are graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled in college.
In addition to the supporting documents required (transcripts, proof of enrollment, etc.) candidates will be asked to submit two written essays, including one on "How art has affected my life". Ann Arnott, SAFF board member who chairs the scholarship committee said: "We're looking for students with financial need, but also those who are inspired by art and have a vision of what it can do for others." For applications, eligibility requirements and other details go to www.sausalitoartfestival.org, call 415.332.3555, or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Applications are due May 16th and will be evaluated by the SAFF Scholarship Committee. Winners will be notified June 6st.
The SAFF Scholarship Program supports the mission of the Sausalito Art Festival Foundation which is to encourage, promote and support the arts within the community. Funding for the scholarships is provided by proceeds from the Art Festival Gala and Silent Auction. Over $150,000 in scholarships has been gifted in the past 13 years and numerous recipients have gone on to have successful careers in art thanks to this valuable educational support.
from your Tree Committee:
How to Plant a Tree for a Healthy Start
If you're excited about getting some trees in the ground, here's how to start them off right
• Plant in early spring or early fall to avoid heat stress.
• Dig a hole in good soil that's twice as wide as the root ball's diameter and about 2 inches shallower than the root ball's depth.
• Stake trees unable to stand on their own, setting supports on the trunk as low as possible to keep the trunk upright.
• Create a berm of loose soil around the outer edge of the planting hole to retain and direct water to the root ball. Water consistently until tree is established.
• After planting, mulch to suppress weed growth around the tree. Keep mulch several inches away from the trunk itself to avoid disease problems.
from your Disaster Preparedness Committee
Preparing for and responding to a disaster begins with first preparing yourself and your family. However, there are limits to what an individual or family can do. When a large disaster strikes and the City of Sausalito's emergency services workers are overwhelmed by calls for service, the first people you will turn to for help will be your neighbors. It is of vital importance that you build good relationships with your neighbors and help each other prepare before a disaster strikes. Here are some hints to help guide you and you neighbors in your preparedness efforts:
1) Introduce yourself and get to know your neighbors individually.
2) Set up a meeting with your neighbors to discuss the importance of working together to prepare for emergencies.
3) Share information with your neighbors such as earthquake preparedness tips and recommended supply lists,
4) Discuss and develop emergency plans with your neighbors for meeting places, methods of communication, and ways to work together in the event of a disaster. Share resource ideas for food storage items, water, first aid kits, and 72-Hour portable emergency kits. If your neighbors are willing to share personal information, collect and distribute a list with your names, addresses, phone numbers and any special needs. If possible, inventory and include on this list the skills and equipment of neighbors that could be useful in an emergency (e.g. those with medical training, those with experience regarding electrical systems, and those who own chain saws, axes, crow bars, ropes, water purifiers etc.).
5) Encourage your neighbors to join you in obtaining emergency training such as CPR, First Aid or Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. You and your neighbors can obtain such training from organizations such as the Red Cross and the Southern Marin Fire Protection District.
The City of Sausalito and the Disaster Preparedness Committee encourages neighbors to work together in order to prepare for disasters. The City of Sausalito's Emergency Services Manager is available to meet with you and your neighbors to discuss the importance of disaster preparation and give advice during your organizational efforts. We further encourage you to obtain information from the following websites in order to better help you prepare:
City of Sausalito: Emergency Preparedness
Southern Marin Fire Protection District
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Wouldn't you be more at ease by knowing that you and your neighbors have a shared plan to guide your actions and are familiar with each other's needs and properties so you can assist each other during times of disasters or emergencies? By working together with your neighbors, you will be able to make your, your families, and your neighborhoods response to a disaster a safer and more organized one.
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FDA Takes First Step to Curb Antibiotics in Your Meat
(NEWSER) – Farmers have been loading up their animals with antibiotics for years now in order to help them grow beefy and profitable, a practice that public health advocates have long complained about. (Think "superbugs" and the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections in humans, for example.) Today, the FDA took its first action to curb the practice, reports USA Today. It is asking drug companies to voluntarily change their labels to make it illegal for farmers to use the drugs solely to boost growth. Already, two of the biggest such companies, Zoetis and Elanco, say they will comply. Also, farmers will now need a veterinarian's permission to administer the drugs.


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Metallica unveils details on 'Through The Never' soundtrack
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Metallica will be issuing a soundtrack to their upcoming 3-D concert film, Through The Never. The two-disc set features performances of "For Whom The Bell Tolls," "Fuel," "Wherever I May Roam," and "Ride The Lightning," as well as "Master Of Puppets," "Enter Sandman, " "Nothing Else Matters," and "Orion."
The album will also be released on 33-and-a-third-RPM vinyl, and the group will also offer a limited number of 45-RPM vinyl copies. The material was taped at Metallica's Canadian concerts last August in Edmonton, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia.
The soundtrack to Metallica Through The Never will be available on September 24th -- three days before the movie opens in IMAX 3-D theaters.
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Super Sunday At Snapper: Taj Burrow Wins The 2012 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast
In what felt like a heavyweight fight, Australia's Taj Burrow narrowly defeated Brazil's Adriano De Souza in a nail biting finish. In crumbly two-to-three foot surf, the explosive regular foot from Yallingup, Western Australia crushed the hopes of the vocal Brazilian crowd who packed the beach at Snapper Rocks.
Adriano kicked off the final with an eight-point ride and had Taj against the ropes for most of the heat until Burrow blitzed his way through a series of big turns capped with an air reverse. Never one to give up and in need of an 8.78, Adriano flew down the line and threw everything he had into a massive air that had his revved up fans chanting his name and waving the Brazilian flag. It really could have gone wither way but he just missed the score he needed. The massive crowd on the beach erupted simultaneously—one side cheering for Taj and the other chanting something in Portuguese that probably translated to "That was bullshit!" and for a second it looked like they were going to start a riot. But that's just the passion of the Brazilian fans and it was amazing to feel the energy they were exuding. As well, Adriano can hold his head high in defeat as he took down a few of Australia's best in Owen Wright and Josh Kerr before running into the Taj train.
Taj meanwhile, immediately takes a lead in the World Tour rankings. Could this be the year the Taj finally wins a World Title? Kelly Slater bowed out in the quarters (=5th) and historically blows off Bells—who knows what he'll do. As far as the rest of the field is concerned, it's clear that Adriano is a contender but behind him the picture gets muddled. One thing is for certain, Taj Burrow is sick of being the bridesmaid and looks ready to roll in 2012. "I've been going for the ASP World Title for a while now," Burrow said. "I don't know what to say. I just want to surf my best and hope that the rest falls into place."
On the women's side of the action, Coolangatta's won Stephanie Gilmore reasserted herself as the cream of the crop and took out Laura Enever in what was dubbed "The Battle Of The Blondes." After dealing with a viscous attack last year where she was struck by a lead pipe, Gilmore had an off year but is by all means back in form. "Last year went so quickly and it felt like I didn't even exist on the rankings and that fire wasn't really there. This year it's so good to have that back! My cheeks are so sore from smiling already," said a once-again happy Gilmore. For Enever, it was her first-ever final and she was just as ecstatic, "I want to be up here for the rest of the year and hopefully go one better next event."
Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Results
1st: Taj Burrow
2nd: Adriano De Souza
=3rd: Josh Kerr, Jordy Smith
=5th: Kelly Slater, Owen Wright, Joel Parkinson, Ace Buchan
Roxy Pro Gold Coast Results
1st: Stephanie Gilmore
2nd: Laura Enever
=3rd: Sally Fitzgibbons, Tyler Wright
ASP Press Release: Burrow and Gilmore Claim Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast, Take ASP World Title Race Leads
SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Sunday, March 4, 2012) – The final day of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover culminated today with perennial ASP World Title threat Taj Burrow (AUS), 33, and four-time ASP Women's World Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 24, taking the respective wins in clean two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at the primary venue of Snapper Rocks.
The opening stop on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour, the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast enjoyed sunny weather, light winds and a capacity crowd for the final day of competition, with the world's best surfers putting on a spectacular display of high-performance surfing.
Burrow defeated dangerous South American Adriano De Souza (BRA), 25, in a Final that came down to the wire. De Souza caught a wave in the dying minutes and launched into a massive air-reverse, requiring a 7.87 out of a possible 10 to take the lead. The judges deliberated until after the siren sounded and when it was announced that De Souza came a mere 0.27 short, Burrow was chaired up the beach and declared the 2012 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast champion.
"I feel so good now!" Burrow said. "I had a really good event last year, but came up short in the Final against Kelly (Slater). Then today when I found myself against Adriano (De Souza), I was really nervous because he got me in a Final in Brazil last year. He's really tough and I don't like competing against him to be honest. There was a lot of weight on my shoulders in that Final so it's pretty rewarding to come out on top."
The ASP World Championship Tour will next head to Victoria, Australia for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, stop no. 2 of 10 in the race for the 2012 ASP World Title.
"I've been going for the ASP World Title for a while now," Burrow said. "I don't know what to say. I just want to surf my best and hope that the rest falls into place. I love Bells. I love throwing on a full wetsuit and doing some big arcs in the Bells Bowl."
De Souza finished runner-up at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast for the second time, after coming 2nd to Joel Parkinson (AUS), 30, in 2009. De Souza was easily one of the event's top performers this season with gouging turns and inverted aerials taking him to a podium finish.
"I'm really happy with my result here today," De Souza said. "It was such an amazing Final. Last year Taj (Burrow) and I had such a great heat here as well. It was one of the best heats of my life and he beat me. It's amazing to be on the podium here again. In 2009, it was me and Joel (Parkinson). It's a great way to start the year and I'm happy to be back up here."
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 24, reigning four-time ASP Women's World Champion, her fourth Roxy Pro Gold Coast title after defeating ASP Top 17 sophomore Laura Enever (AUS), 20, in a hard-fought Final. Gilmore was dominant throughout the event, posting scores in the excellent range in every encounter throughout the draw. Gilmore jumps back to No. 1 on the ASP Women's World Championship Tour ratings, a spot she lost at this event last year after holding it for four years.
"To be carried up the beach with your friends underneath you with thousands of people around has got to be one of the best feelings in the world," Gilmore said. "It took me back to 2005 when I won here as a grom. Last year went so quickly and it felt like I didn't even exist on the rankings and that fire wasn't really there. This year it's so good to have that back! My cheeks are so sore from smiling already."
Enever, who defeated Gilmore in the Quarterfinals of the Roxy Pro Gold Coast last year, today was unable to replicate last year's magic but managed a career-best Runner-Up today against Gilmore. This is the first ASP Women's World Tour final appearance for Enever, who finished 10th on last year's ratings.
"Coming into this event I felt like a new competitor," Enever said. "I'm so stoked to make it all the way to the Final. It was so good to be out there with Steph (Gilmore). She's coming back now which is great to see. It's a good way to start off the year. I'm in the ASP Women's World Title race and it's not a fluke. I want to be up here for the rest of the year and hopefully go one better next event."
Kelly Slater (USA), 40, reigning 11-time ASP World Champion and last year's Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast winner was eliminated in the Quarterfinals this morning by Josh Kerr (AUS), 27. Slater had previously defeated Kerr four times on the 2011 ASP World Championship Tour and was a favorite to take the heat today. However, it was Kerr who advanced thanks to one of a massive forehand air-reverse in the final minutes of the heat.
"If the waves were better I would be really bummed that I lost," Slater said. "I got one at the end that I thought would be good, I went for the carving 360 and got stuck. Then I turned around and Josh (Kerr) was on a pretty nice one and he got that air at the end. He's always going to be a threat in conditions like this where he can throw big airs. I got Josh a few times last year, we had four Quarterfinal battles last year where I got him, so he owed me a couple. It never feels good to lose, but I'm happy for Josh. I'm not sure if I'm going to Bells. I'm just going to go find some good waves in the next few weeks. Then I'll figure out what I'm going to do for the year."
The next stop on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour will be the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford from April 3 – 14, 2012. For more information, check out www.ASPWorldTour.com


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For nearly three decades Richard Winters, host of HRTV's "Richard Winters Horsemanship", has dedicated himself to honing his horsemanship skills and to passing this knowledge onto others.
His vast experience spans from the rodeo arena to the high desert ranches of the American west and includes starting literally hundreds of horses that have gone onto almost every equine discipline imaginable.
Richard's credentials include a World Championship title in the National Reined Cow Horse Association along with being an AA rated judge.
In 2007 Richard was named champion of the West Coast Equine Experience $10,000 Colt Starting Challenge.
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Richard was honored to be named Champion of the 2009 Road to the Horse - Colt Starting Challenge in Nashville, TN. And in July of 2009, Richard also won the Super Cow Horse competition in Santa Ynez, CA.
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Study: Nearly half of all black males are arrested by age 23
A new study released Monday found that nearly half of all black males and almost 40 percent of white males are arrested by the time they are 23-years old.
The analysis of national data from 1997 to 2008 of teenagers and young adults' arrest histories — excluding traffic violations — were published Monday in the journal of Crime & Delinquency.
While there was variation in the rate of arrest between black and white men, there was little racial variation in the arrest rates among women of different races.
"A problem is that many males — especially black males — are navigating the transition from youth to adulthood with the baggage and difficulties from contact with the criminal justice system," Robert Brame, the study's lead author and a criminology professor at the University of South Carolina, said in a statement.
Other key findings from the study, according to the press release include:
- By age 18, 30 percent of black males, 26 percent of Hispanic males and 22 percent of white males have been arrested.
-By age 23, 49 percent of black males, 44 percent of Hispanic males and 38 percent of white males have been arrested.


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Rihanna's "777" documentary to air on Fox tonight
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Fans can tune into Fox tonight to catch the premiere of Rihanna's new documentary, 777 TOUR.
The documentary follows the star during her week-long world tour last November during the release of her latest album, Unapologetic. She performed seven shows in seven countries - Mexico City, Toronto, Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, London and New York - to create international buzz about her seventh studio album.
The documentary is described as "an inside look at this ambitious and often turbulent tour" with a "larger than life video and audio experience."
The version that's airing on Fox tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern will be an edited down version of 777 TOUR. The full 77-minute version will become available to purchase on DVD starting Tuesday.


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Polycythemia is a condition that occurs when the bone marrow produces an abnormal and excessive amount of red blood cells and platelets in the blood. The abnormal increase of red blood cells in the blood can cause the blood to thicken and clot.
There are several forms of polycythemia—primary polycythemia, secondary polycythemia, and stress polycythemia. Each form has its own set of causes and risk factors.
Nearly all cases of primary polycythemia are believed to be caused by a mutation in the janus kinase 2 gene (JAK2).
Risk Factors
Primary polycythemia is more common in men and people over the age of 40 years of age. It is also more common in people who are Caucasian or those of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
The symptoms of primary polycythemia occur gradually and vary from person to person. Some people show no signs of the condition. Symptoms may include:
- Abnormal and heavy bleeding due to a cut or a nosebleed
- Intense and frequent bone pain and/or muscle pain
- Headaches, lightheadedness, or gastrointestinal symptoms
- Vision problems
- Ringing in the ears
- Difficulty or labored breathing
- The color of the skin appears reddish
- Fatigue
- Inability to concentrate
- Intense itching after a warm or hot bath, shower, or any activity that requires soaking your skin in warm or hot water
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. You may be referred to a doctor called a hematologist who specializes in blood diseases and disorders. The hematologist will perform a tests.
Your bodily fluids may be tested. This can be done with:
- Blood tests
- Bone marrow biopsy
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include the following:
Phlebotomy is a technique that requires a person to periodically have blood removed from a vein to decrease the overall total proportion of red blood cells in the body. The frequency of the treatment is based on how quickly a person's bone marrow produces an excessive amount of red blood cells.
Chemotherapy is a group of drugs that can be given by mouth, by injection, or through a tube that is inserted into a duct or blood vessel to slow the rapid development of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
You may be given aspirin to reduce your risk of blood clots and spleen removal.
There are no known preventative measures that will reduce your chances of getting primary polycythemia.
There is no cure, but recent research suggests that individuals who have primary polycythemia may significantly increase their overall life expectancy by seeking treatment right away.
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Notre Dame Sues Feds Over Birth Control Mandate
(NEWSER) – Add Notre Dame to the groups taking legal action over new federal rules that make it mandatory to cover birth control in health insurance plans. The Catholic university filed suit today in South Bend, Ind., reports the AP. The lawsuit says ObamaCare violates the school's religious freedom given that church doctrine considers contraception taboo. Some businesses filed suit previously over the mandate, and the Supreme Court decided last month to hear two such cases next year.
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This patented folding stadium seat has adjustable heating elements in its bottom and back to keep you comfortably warm during sporting events, camping trips, or other outdoor activities. The seat warms quickly up to 115� F and generates heat for up to three hours, switching on and off automatically when you sit and stand to conserve battery life. Covered in water-resistant ballistic-grade nylon, the seat has a metal frame and soft padding for support and comfort and folds to just 4" thick for easy transport with the built-in carrying strap. Its superior features include quick-adjust support straps for convenient sizing, non-slip pads on the seat's bottom, reinforced corners and edges, and an exterior pocket. Built-in rechargeable battery provides up to three hours of warmth (the duration of a typical football game) from an eight-hour charge with the included AC adapter. Supports up to 250 lbs. 18" H x 18" W x 4" D. (5 1/4 lbs.)
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Enjoying it at the hockey games
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I have been using my stadium seat at the hockey games. The battery lasts the entire game, although I have turned if off whenever it feels too warm. I like how it doesn't slide around.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Easy to use
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We will use this for watching football and hockey in Canada. Excellent product and well made.
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We play baseball tournaments in April in Michigan, COLD! This seat really helps make the game tolerable. I only wish it would last the entire day, unlike football, we can have 3 2hour games in 1 day of a tournament. No need for the massage function, it vibrates the entire bleachers, a bit embarrassing...
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Surviving Doors members planning February tribute event for Ray Manzarek
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Surviving Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore intend to pay tribute to their late bandmate Ray Manzarek on his birthday.
Krieger tells UltimateClassicRock.com the details haven't been worked out yet, but they're hoping to host an event in Los Angeles on February 12th, on what would have been Ray's 75th birthday.
Robby adds that they'd like to have "some people that Ray looked up to," such as Keith Jarrett and Herbie Hancock, join them for the show.
Krieger also points out that if everything comes to fruition, the tribute show will mark the first time he and Densmore have performed together in "a long time."
Manzarek passed away in May following a lengthy battle with cancer.
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Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG MacroWednesday March 07 2012
For lovers of macro photos as well as of quality portraits, Sigma added a 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro to its pro (EX) line in 2006.
Let's just see how this 70mm performs on our tests when compared to some of its direct competitors —specifically, the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM and the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. But first, let's look the 70mm's standalone DxOMark results.
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro on a Nikon D7000 (APS-C)
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro on a Canon (APS-C)
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|Very weak vignetting
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Now let's compare the Sigma lens DxOMark results against the APS-C-format test results for two of its direct competitors.
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro vs Canon 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
The Sigma achieves very good results, putting it in second place ahead of Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM, which it beats in every category except for chromatic aberration. Its very-well-corrected vignetting is its principal strong point with respect to the Canon — and with respect to the Nikon as well. Globally, however, it stays below the somewhat more expensive Nikon 105mm, which has better resolution and better-controlled chromatic aberrations.
Further readings for the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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Nikkor 60mm micro
I would like to see it compared to Nikon 60mm 2.8 micro. It makes more sense than comparing it to the 105mm.
Can we expect Nikon 60mm (2.8 micro) test results soon?
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Re: Nikkor 60mm micro
I've got the same question than you, about a macro lens topic (all brand) :
1-Why a legendary lens as the 60mm Nikkor or the 150mm Sigma are not tested?
2-Could be very comfortable to have a preselection of macro lenses to compare.
3-The various tables of results should be more thick colored & contrasted in performance with faded backviews on this site.


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WATCH: News Station Gets Pranked During Live Report of UCLA Water Main Break
In California, a major cleanup continues around UCLA after a water main break flooded the campus and nearby streets with millions of gallons of water. Assistant Vice Chancellor Kelly Schmader says the UCLA campus is open today, but there's "substantial damage" to six facilities including the newly renovated Pauley Pavilion.
During the live coverage of the water main break, ABC 7 in Los Angeles took a call from somebody claiming to be a DWP spokesperson, "Louis Slung-Poo", who claimed that the water main break was caused by some pranksters.
KFI radio host Tim Conway Jr. was able to track down the prankster and spoke with him during his show.


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Bears Keep Giants From Grabbing First Win
(Chicago, IL) -- The Giants miserable season continues as they fell to Bears, 27-21, at Soldier Field. Brandon Marshall led the Bears with nine catches for 87 yards and two touchdown receptions from Jay Cutler. Cutler completed 24-of-36 passes for 262 yards and had no turnovers in addition to the touchdown tosses. Chicago is 4-and-2. Eli Manning tossed three interceptions including two to Tim Jennings, the first was a pick-six in the first quarter and the second ended New York's final drive in the fourth that could have won the game. Manning has a league-high 15 interceptions on the season. Big Blue has fallen to 0-and-6 for the first time since 1976.


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This is the iPad floor stand that telescopes, tilts, and swivels to hold the device at any position for optimal comfort. Four bungee cords on the platform hold an iPad or a similar device inverted over your face while you lie down or sit supine in a lounge chair, eliminating the need to hold the device in awkward positions and leaving hands unencumbered to navigate apps. The stand telescopes from 30" to 53" high, yaws, and rotates 360�, providing customizable comfort whether you are reclined, seated upright, or standing. The stand can be placed next to a chair or couch while keeping the iPad in your line of vision, and the four casters enable quick relocation. Also ideal for holding a device while you are exercising, cooking, or performing hobbies, the stand adjusts to also hold a Kindle, Nook, or other tablet computers and e-readers. Minor assembly required. 30"-53" H x 13" sq. (30 lbs.)
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Makes life a bit easier
By Lenore
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This stand makes it possible for me to read/work/play without the strain of holding the iPad. I use it beside my bed where it is even possible to have the iPad positioned for use when I am lying down. I can easily move the stand into my office thanks to its castors. Thanks to the adjustable height, I can use it both sitting down and standing up. There is no danger of it tipping over since the base is cast iron and very heavy. The only problem I have is that you have to steady the iPad when you tap on it to keep it from moving away.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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terrific to use
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After getting over the shock of the weight (35lbs) we find this product a joy to use. Having both hands free when using the iPad or Kindle makes using the device much easier. It is on castors so once in place, is easy to move around. It is adjustable to absolutely any position for comfortable use.
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ordered the holder for my aunt who has chronic neck problems amplified by use of her ipad her hands shake but the levo lets her enjoy her ipad GREAT PRODUCT EASY TO USE box too heavy for elderly person to maneuver but once set up it rools very easily , even on carpet should have ordered it a long time ago
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Ipad floor stand
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I wish the design of the platform was more like a music stand so your ipad could sit on it rather than using the little bungee cords. The design is not ideal for an ipad mini
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This has been a wonderful addition to our living room. We use it for our Kindle Fire, dinner tray, writing table, and my partner works from home so when she has conference calls (3-4 times a week) she uses it for the phone for her calls. This product has made life easier for us. WE LOVE IT. we don't have a neg. thing to say abuot it. THANK YOU for making a great product.
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Yay! I can (blankity hands free now!!!!
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Best thing I ever bought! Ipads are the hardest thing to hold, in the world! This contraption does everything it needs to do to make an Ipad experience a great one! I can sit in my recliner and watch the game while my Ipad hovers above me just waiting to be used!
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Elastic is sub-par
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A fine product except for the elastics they supply to hold the device on the platform. Invest in some very small bungee cords and save yourself some aggravation.
By missygirl16
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This item is durable and very usefull. The only thing that I dont care for is that the plastic plate that holds the i-pad uses cheap elastic bands to hold the i-pad in place, their is no substancial rim around the outer edge of the plate to stop any slips.
great for neck and hand relief
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I read all my books on my I pad.However, sometimes i read late a night and find the holder very heavy to move, otherwise it is great.
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Actually performs as advertised
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I have both carpal tunnel, a neuromuscular disease and bifocals which made holding the Ipad for a long time very uncomfortable. To the point I could barely use it. This stand is a great solution. Assembles quickly, heavy so it doesn't knock over but wheels easily. Can be adjusted to exactly the right position. Have used it next to recliner, couch and bed with ease. Holds Ipad and Kindle easily with minor adjustment. A second set of cords would allow you to switch between either portables without resetting.
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Video: Cat wiggles ears while feeding
This is just the cutest thing you'll see all day. Via the Huggington Post:
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New humane officer appointed at Portage APL
Wanda White was appointed the new humane officer at the Portage APL on Monday.
White is replacing Kathy Cordaro, who has been the acting humane officer for the last year.To read more or comment...
At Westminster, dog show style gets spotlight, too
NEW YORK: When they step into a ring at the Westminster Kennel Club show, they're supposed to be well-groomed examples of functional elegance.
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Adoption Event — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at Pawsibilities, Humane Society of Greater Akron, 7996 Darrow Road, Twinsburg. See adoptable animals, tour the facility and have refreshments throughout the day. Adoption fee for all cats and kittens 6 months and older is $5, and all dogs and puppies over the age of 6 months is $55 (upon application approval). All animals are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccines, micro-chipped and include a 30-day free trial of pet insurance through 24Pet Watch Pet Insurance. Visit www.summithumane.org for more information and to see adoptable animals.
Spayghetti Dinner — One of a Kind will host a dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15 at St. Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church, 555 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Akron, to benefit its spay and neuter clinic. Event will include music, a silent auction, cash bar and special appearances from shelter animals. Tickets are $40. Reservations are required and can be made at www.oneofakindpets.com.To read more or comment...
Maine police investigating screams find happy pig
CHINA, Maine: Police responding to reports of screaming coming from a home in Maine didn't find a victim of domestic violence as they feared. Instead, they found an amorous pig.
State police say a woman called last week after hearing what she believed to be a fight coming from a neighbor's home in the town of China. The caller said she heard screaming and thought there was a domestic assault.To read more or comment...
Pet-centric commercial named Super Bowl's best
As expected, Budweiser's "Best Buds" Super Commercial turned hears to mush on Sunday. It also won over the hearts of Ad Week, which annually lists the 10 best Super Bowl commercials. The commercial was named the best commercial during the Super Bowl. Though, really, was anyone else letdown by the ads this year? Anyway, see the top 10 from Ad Week here. Watch the commercial below:
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WATCH: Defiant dog just says 'No' to going in his kennel
Kids say the darnedest things right? Apparently, so do dogs. In a video with more than 2.5 million views, a husky apparently says "no" over and over to his owner who wants the dog to go in its kennel.
An 11-month-old husky named Blaze is the star of the video. Told repeatedly that it is time to go in his kennel, Blaze responds with a groan that more and more resembles the word "no." His owner presses on, telling the husky that he needs to move. Blaze is having none of it and refuses to budge.
John Ventresco, who's in the video with Blaze, uploaded the clip to YouTube on Jan. 5. Ventresco also noted that Blaze "didn't actually need to go in his kennel this time." He was just teasing the dog for his (and the rest of the Internet's) amusement.
The teasing continues for about a minute and a half. As if the audio weren't enough, Ventresco also added bubble quotes to the video to translate his canine's disapproval of the kennel. At one point, a "No I don't" can be made out when Ventresco tells Blaze that he actually enjoys the kennel.
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Inside the Pentagon's $59 Billion 'Black Budget'
President Obama proposed a $495.6 billion defense budget yesterday, almost half a billion dollars leaner than the previous year's. But there's still one category where the Department of Defense is not scaling back: its secret projects.
According to the budget documents, the DoD plans to spend around $58.7 billion on classified programs (fondly known as its "black budget") in fiscal year 2015, a 1.5 percent increase from the previous year.
But what exactly is the "black budget?"
The term is an unofficial one, as shadowy as the thing that it seeks to describe. The Washington Post used it to describe the Snowden-leaked account of money that funds Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Administration, and other spy service projects, known officially as the National Intelligence Program (NIP). It can also refer to the Department of Defense's Military Intelligence Program (MIP). The MIP as we know it was established in 2005 and includes all the intelligence programs that support operations in armed services.
That's (some of) what we're mapping out here, based on work that Daily Beast executive editor Noah Shachtman did while at Wired. Think spy satellites, stealth bombers, next-missile-spotting radars, next-gen drones, and ultra-powerful eavesdropping gear. Think projects to size up the Russian army and snoop ok Kim Jung-Un's nuclear program.
Spending for these projects is described in classified documents attached to intelligence and national defense legislation. While some members of Congress can look at them, they have to make special arrangements to do so.
Overall spending for both programs (NIP and MIP) is disclosed to the public by the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Defense. The Federation of American Scientists breaks them both down here.
But the Devil is in the details, and those are exactly the thing missing from these broad disclosures. In fiscal year 2014, the DoD requested $18.6 billion for the Military Intelligence Program but said no program details would follow, "as they remain classified for national security reasons." Luckily, a dive into the budget documents reveals more, if still limited, information on these projects as well as secret programs outside of the Military Intelligence Program's scope, including the purchase of classified weapons and hush-hush military operations.
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