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Mortgage Fraud Examiners And CFPB Go After Common Foes
MFE services complement those of the CFPB, providing a rounded solution for consumers.
Mortgage Fraud Examiners specializes in examining borrower's mortgage transaction documents, to expose evidence of contract breaches, legal errors, tortious conduct, regulatory violations, etc. This evidence provides borrowers with proof that the bank and others may have injured them.
This process differs dramatically from CFPB's process. The CFPB requires the borrower to submit a written complaint providing evidence of wrongdoing. If the CFPB accepts the dispute, a specialist will review it for violations of consumer protection laws, and take action against the lender if a violation warrants it.
Storm Bradford, the Founder of Mortgage Fraud Examiners provided insight into the borrower dilemma. "Banks, appraisers, mortgage brokers, title companies, realtors and sellers have dozens of ways they can injure borrowers," Bradford said. "The CFPB is unaware of these damages because the borrower doesn't know about them and therefore cannot report them. That's where MFE comes in to save the day," he continued.
Borrowers provide their mortgage transaction documents to MFE. The examination team evaluates every piece of paper, to find the actual evidence of injuries and violations. The borrower or an attorney uses them to negotiate a settlement with, or to formulate complaints against, the injurious party.
"The homeowners and attorneys that have utilized the methodologies of MFE have received financial settlements set-offs, free and clear property to millions dollar awards," Bradford added. "MFE and the CFPB give the borrower the only practical ways to hold lenders and their associates accountable for injuring the borrower."
MFE serves the CFPB as well as the borrower by operating like a Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), according to Bradford. "We have our clients file complaints with the CFPB detailing the injuries they suffered and the parties responsible."
Mortgage Fraud Examiners service provides top value to borrowers with mortgage trouble, according to California-based loss-mitigation negotiator Suzanne Reed. "Consumers desperately need the service of Mortgage Fraud Examiners to help them save their homes from foreclosure,"
Reed went on to acknowledge the CFBP's value. "I applaud the CFPB," she said, "for what they have accomplished in the spanking the lending industry for its abuses against borrowers. We need more organizations like it for oversight of the real estate and appraisal industry."
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George Takei, Sulu of "Star Trek" fame, has been cast as Hiro's dad on "Heroes."
"It was one of those lightning-bolt ideas," series creator Tim Kring told TV Guide.
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London's Indica Gallery, where John Lennon first met Yoko One, has been recreated
The exhibition consists of works by artists such as Ono, some of which were shown at the original gallery and some newer works, as well as a series of specially commissioned pieces by some younger, modern counterparts, all of which relate in some way to each other. "London is at the zeitgeist of the contemporary art scene and we wanted to see how the work from this earlier, more innocent age, related to what is happening now," said Tot Taylor, a director of Riflemaker. "It is about comparing and contrasting the work."
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Jonathan Milligan, PG – Heading into camp there wasn't much information, if any, on this 6-foot lead guard out of Arizona. But the Casa Grande (Ariz.) Union guard managed a big day in front of college coaches. He impressed with his speed and even caused last years No. 1 Draft pick John Wall to say, "he's super nice." He's a crafty handler that didn't back down from the competition. He still needs to get stronger and show his shot, but he certainly was the breakout guy on day one.
Kedar Edwards, SG – It didn't take long for Edwards to get the mid-major coaches in attendance excited. The 6-foot-4 slashing wing played with energy and finished when once he got in the paint. While he did knock down a three and hit a floater, Edwards was at his best in attack mode and making plays as he drove to the basket.
Nick Stauskas, SG – Of all the campers, Stauskas was among the most productive during opening day of camp. His reputation is as a shooter, but he really is capable of doing more. He made a couple of plays in transition, had a pair of impressive baseline drives and showed the range of his jump shot. Michigan locked him up early and he appears to be a perfect fit for their offense and style of play.
Tevin Glass, PF – The power forward out of Atlanta has a game that fits with the run and jump style of camp ball and that showed on day one. A terrific athlete, Glass uses his tremendous hops to grab boards, block shots and thrown down dunks both in transition and in the half court set. He runs the floor extremely well and even faced up a defender and dropped in floater when he attacked the rim.
Jevon Thomas, PG – One of the better lead guards at camp was this 6-foot guard headed to St. John's. He's fast and tough to contain when he's looking to get into the paint. He showed a nice pull-up jump shot, as he knocked in a handful of mid-range jumpers on the day, but he also displayed an ability to create opportunities for teammates.
Daniel Dingle, PF/SF – While he was listed as a small forward, it's my opinion that Dingle is more effective in a combo forward role where he plays inside and out. That's exactly how he played during the first day of camp and he played quite well. Dingle was active, aggressively attacking the basket and finished very well inside. He's an intriguing because of his size, length and ability to maneuver for buckets.
Kamari Murphy, PF – From a pure production standpoint, Murphy, a 6-foot-7 power forward, was among the top big men in attendance. Blessed with a nice set of hands, Murphy caught everything thrown his way and once the ball made its way to his hands he found a way to score. He showed a right jump hook, faced up for mid-range jump shots and scored off put backs.
Eric Jacobsen, C – One of the few true centers at the camp, Jacobsen, an Arizona State commit, made his presence known early and often in the paint. He fought for position on the block, demanded the ball and showed nice touch around the basket. He won't impress with his athleticism, but he will with his IQ, ability to pass out of double teams and when he shows his jump hook.
Chris Reyes, PF – One of the better power forward performers of the day, Reyes showed a versatile game. A solid athlete, Reyes was active in the paint looking for boards and showed good mobility. What stood out the most was his consistent mid-range jump shot. Through two games, Reyes hit at least five mid-range jumpers and added a three-pointer.
*Ray Lee, a senior out of Michigan, is a talented guard. He's quick, athletic and a talented scorer. He will have plenty of opportunities to improve his stock and gain more interest from high major programs in July.
*After a so-so first game, Kareem Canty, a four-star guard, picked up his play in the second session. He was able to find his way into the lane and made plays in transition.
*One of the fastest and more athletic guards at camp is Carlton Ford. The 6-foot-1 guard pushes the tempo at every opportunity. He still needs to learn how to control his speed, but he's certainly a talent.
*Since our last glance at Josh Smith in March the 6-foot-8, 275-pound big man has shown improvement. He's a below the rim guy, but he has a big, strong frame, can hit face up jump shots and has soft touch inside.
*There were a handful of undersized, but energetic power forwards at camp and Michael Obacha was one of the better ones. The 6-foot-7 power forward ran the floor, works hard inside and fights for rebounds.
*Much like Obache, Timahj Parker, a 6-foot-6, 205-pounder, is an undersized forward that gets things done inside. He brings energy, gets on the glass and showed a mid-range jump shot.
*In a down class of point guards, Daiquan Walker has an opportunity to move up the charts and make a name for himself among coaches in July. In one game he hit a three, knocked down a mid-range pull-up and had a pair of finishes at the rim.
*Florida native Billydee Williams got hot in his second game of the day, as he knocked down a handful of long range threes. The athletic wing prospect also got out in transition and threw down a handful of dunks.
*Tariq Carey had a solid day. The 6-foot-2 guard made plays, attacked the basket and even worked in a few jump shots. He also proved to be a hard worker, doing extra skill development activities when his team was scheduled for a break.
*Ray Lee claims offers from Xavier, Central Florida, Iowa State and Baylor. He also mentioned interest from Texas, Tennessee, Iowa, Louisville and Florida State.
*Kareem Canty said he's "wide open." He mentioned Miami, Xavier, Seton Hall, Baylor, UCLA, Oklahoma, Providence, Northwestern and Florida State.
*Langston Walker mentioned Colorado, California, Stanford, Washington State, UTEP, Boston College, Marquette and West Virginia as the schools recruiting him.
*Chris Bolden said he has scholarship offers from Miami, USC, Mississippi, George Mason, Marquette and Virginia. He also has interest from Tennessee.
*Daniel Dingle said Auburn, Temple, Xavier and Florida were his top four schools. He also mentioned Texas and Seton Hall.
*Jonathan Milligan said he's heard from Clemson, Oregon State, Central Michigan and San Francisco.
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Video: Ludacris Speaks At National Press Club, Critiques Press
"With all due respect to the media...how some of you, I'm saying some cause I'm not saying all, try to paint certain stories just to get a story in a negative light, especially when it comes to rappers."
Who: Chris "Ludacris" Bridges
What: Luncheon Speech Discussing The Ludacris Foundation.
When: Friday, October 23, 2009
Where: National Press Club
Ludacris 1: Intuition Tells If Charity Is A Hand-Up Or Hand-Out .
"We look on the side of the street, we see signs of individuals saying you know this and that and you know that if you give them money whether you're helping them to give them a hand-up or you're helping them to give them a hand-out. Whether they're headed to the nearest liquor store after you give them some money or not. I feel like we all individually make that decision based on our own intuition."
Ludacris 2: The Coolest Part Of Being A Celebrity Is Free Stuff .
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Dance performances usually have a beginning and an end, but the Fresh Blood Collective is planning something a little different.
"Generally, audiences come at the beginning and leave at the end, and they're essentially captive for the entire duration of one performance," explains dance artist Ying Zhu. But she and six other dancers will disrupt that structure with their new collaborative piece, Adventures in Rupturing Seams.
With seven dances beginning every twenty minutes, the night will run more like an art gallery viewing, meaning that audiences can wander around and choose to stay for the entire duration of a performance -- or not. The dancers were asked to create unique pieces inspired by works in the 22-room Dikeou Collection, a gallery that features giant pink blow-up bunnies and other eccentric pieces of art. "One thing that I'm really interested in as a dancer and also a dance scholar is to sort of scramble the borders that separate categories of art," explains Zhu. "I was interested in how visual art can influence the medium of dance making and vice versa."
See the intriguing result tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dikeou Collection, 1615 California Street, #515. The event, which is free and open to the public, includes a wine reception.
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Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
"The cigar is not that of RG Menzies, but the terra rossa strip in Coonawarra; has clear cut varietal character, with a medium-bodied mix of blackcurrant, earth and strongly savoury tannins."
Rating: 93 Drink: 2020
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, 2011 Edition
95 points - "This smells deep and pure. Fruitcake: so deep. Gets better and better in the glass. Attacks deep and dark and builds serious tannins - dry and firm, hot stones. The fruit saturates the tongue and tannins bind it up. Still so young..."
Triple Trophy Winner at Australian Limestone Coast Wine Show - Best Wine of Show, Best Red Wine of Show and Best Cabernet Sauvignon of Show
Tim White, The Australian Financial Review - Life + Leisure, 4-6 December 2009
"Last week we spoke about the significance of the cigar-shaped strip of land called the terra rosa that is the heart and soul of the Coonawarra wine region.
So iconic is the strip that Yalumba, one of Australia's most influential wine companies, has named a newly released Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon after it.
The Cigar, crafted by red winemaker Peter Gambetta, is sourced from Yalumba's highly rated The Menzies vineyard from which the fruit for its blue ribbon wine of the same name is sourced.
A new comer to the Yalumba portfolio from the exceptional The Menzies vineyard on Coonawarra's famous cigar-shaped terra rosa strip. A cracking cabernet, bold and robust with layers of black berry fruit, integrated chocolate and minty characters, clever oaking and silky tannins."
Kerry Skinner, The Illawarra Mercury Weekender (Aus), 15 August 2009
92 points - "Bright, regal cabernet fragrance. This has the poise of truly good cabernet, some cassis and regional minty aromas, sweet spice, olive and gently toasty oak, but the bright cassis shines through. The palate has springy, elegant flavour, neat and even structure; there's fresh cassis here too, and some black cherry. Terrific balance and outstanding value."
Nick Stock, The Penguin Australian Wine Guide 2010
Yalumba The Cigar "the benchmark for Coonawarra reds"
"The Cigar is the traditional nickname for the narrow strip of Coonawarra's legendary terra rossa soil. This wine is also unofficially known as 'mini-Menzies', the understudy to Yalumba's flagship red. This is a brilliant wine, outstanding value with substance and style, deepest Coonawarra Cabernet characters of leather, cedar, blackberry and blackcurrant all classically shaped up. It's easy to get at now, but will age for more than a decade yet. If this approach were the benchmark for Coonawarra reds it wouldn't have been left to so few to fly the Coonawarra flag. It might even still be the heir apparent to Bordeaux - rather than slipping so far down the charts."
David Ridge, The Adelaide Review (Aus), September 2009
Here's the first review in a series (using reverse alphabetical order) featuring wines produced by the members of the AFFW. I think I'll have a cigar to celebrate.
92 points - " I swear you can almost smell the tannins..but first Cassis,dark cherry, chocolate, tobacco, tar and spice sweeten the way. It's medium to full bodied, particularly inky and strong with a slick of firm grainy tannin, although has excellent fruit and flavour to balance. Long and satisfying - closes with yet another slick of strong black tea tannin. Leave it alone for a good while. A bargain for the cellar."
Gary Walsh, www.winefront.com.au (Aus), 18 August 2009


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Kodak Introduces New High-Res CMOS Sensor
Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, N.Y.) is enabling a new level of performance in consumer imaging devices by redesigning the basic building blocks used to collect light and incorporating that technology into a brand new sensor.
The company has combined its recently announced Color Filter Pattern technology with a new CMOS pixel to create the KODAK KAC-05020 image sensor, the world's first 1.4-micron, 5-megapixel device. Designed for mass-consumer camera applications such as mobile phones, Kodak's new sensor enables a new level of resolution in small optical formats, using significantly smaller pixels. But unlike other small-pixel sensors that can produce poor images, especially under low-light conditions, the 1.4-micron pixel used in the KAC-05020 changes this convention, providing image quality that can equal or surpass what is available from current devices using larger, 1.75-micron pixel CMOS designs.
"Camera phones and other small-pixel consumer-imaging devices often suffer from poor performance, especially under low-light conditions. To manufacture sensors that utilize these very small pixels�only two to three times the wavelength of visible light�we needed to challenge everything we knew about pixel and sensor design," said Chris McNiffe, General Manager of Kodak's Image Sensor Solutions business. "By completely rethinking the design of the CMOS pixel and leveraging our work with high sensitivity color filter patterns and algorithms, Kodak was able to develop this remarkable new sensor that will enable a level of imaging performance previously unavailable from CMOS devices."
Key to the performance of this new sensor is the Kodak Truesense CMOS Pixel, a re-engineering of the fundamental design and architecture of traditional CMOS pixels. In a standard CMOS pixel, signal is measured by detecting electrons that are generated when light interacts with surface of the sensor. As more light strikes the sensor, more electrons are generated, resulting in a higher signal at each pixel. In the Truesense CMOS pixel, however, the underlying "polarity" of the silicon is reversed, so that the absence of electrons is used to detect a signal. This change enabled a series of improvements to the design and structure of the pixel that ultimately results in CMOS imaging performance that rivals that available from CCD image sensors.
Light sensitivity in the new sensor is enhanced through the use of the recently announced Kodak Truesense Color Filter Pattern, which adds panchromatic, or "clear," pixels to the red, green and blue pixels already on the sensor. Since these pixels are sensitive to all wavelengths of visible light, they collect a significantly higher proportion of the light striking the sensor. This provides a 2x to 4x increase in sensitivity to light (from one to two photographic stops) compared to current sensor designs, improving performance in low light and reducing motion blur in action shots.


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Instead of purchasing it, the user are able to rent the software on a pre-pay basis. It is one of a number of ways Microsoft is experimenting with charging users for its applications.
The pre-pay edition was launched earlier this month. Cyril Belikoff, of Microsoft South Africa, told BBC World Service's Digital Planet programme that the plan is part of company founder Bill Gates' vision to get more people in the developing world to use computers.
"There are probably about one billion personal computers in use today - however, if you look more broader than that, there are about five billion who are not using this type of technology," he said.
Simple model
In South Africa, the latest edition of Microsoft Office retails at a price of more than $700 - far beyond the reach of most PC users there, and many small businesses.
Microsoft instead allows its software to be rented, by paying $30 per month.
Mr Belikoff said that the idea came from the business model of pay-as-you-go mobile phones.
"So explaining to customers what pre-paid is wasn't really required. It's such a simple model to adopt."
However, with many South Africans already using a pirated version of Office, others are sceptical as to how successful the rent idea is likely to prove.
Jaxon Rice, a web developer at Soup Consulting in Johannesburg, said that while South Africa's piracy problem is not as bad as that in China or Brazil, it still presents significant problems.
"It's very rare to find all offices totally compliant in running fully licensed Microsoft software," he added.
But Mr Belikoff said he believed those currently using pirated versions would take the rent plan as a chance to acquire legitimate software.
"The end user doesn't really want to pirate software, and in some cases they don't even know they're pirating software," he said.
"If they can afford it, they're happy to pay for it."
Copies for the street
Meanwhile, piracy may not be the only thing driving Microsoft to a pay-as-you-go plan.
Recently, there has been an increase in the use of open source software in South Africa, with many seeing it as a way to save money and develop home-grown software.
Hilton Theunissen, director of TuXlab - which promotes the use of open-source software in South African schools - is testing special vending machines in shopping centres around the country at which open-source software can be bought for the price of a blank CD.
"You simply pop in the CD that you've bought from a shop or wherever, and less than five minutes later you walk away with over 890 applications," he said.
"It's yours, and you can make a copy for the whole street."
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But the technique of this second involution of reflection is not supplied by some new and unique entity.
No "evolution," no "involution," no word without sense or meaning.
But this professional evolution goes with an involution of all miscellaneous faculty.
This is the process of the involution of life in matter, the descending arc.
Thus counting backward led to zero and to the negative numbers; the inversion of involution to the imaginary numbers.
Kathekosis (from Chaos-Theos-Kosmos) is to evolution what "chaogeny" is to involution.
It belongs to the general type in so far as it is discussed above, but the roots of the determinant are in involution.
The arrest, or involution, normal to the girl, does not occur in him.
In correspondence with this the opposite theory of individual preformations would be better entitled the theory of involution.
The centre of this involution, it is easily seen, is the centre of the conic.
late 14c., from Latin involutionem (nominative involutio) "a rolling up," noun of action from past participle stem of involvere (see involve). Related: Involutional.
involution in·vo·lu·tion (ĭn'və-lōō'shən)
A decrease in size of an organ, as of the uterus following childbirth.
The ingrowth and curling inward of a group of cells, as in the formation of a gastrula from a blastula.
A progressive decline or degeneration of normal physiological functioning occurring as a result of the aging process. Also called catagenesis.


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BOBS WORTH aims to emulate Denman by graduating to full company with victory in today's Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Newbury.
The Nicky Henderson-trained Bobs Worth won the RSA Chase in March and is pitched into this ultra-competitive Grade Three handicap on his first start back.
Paul Nicholls followed that plan with Denman in 2007 and he duly completed the big-race double.
Punters will be hoping the ante-post favourite can repeat the trick, despite being saddled with 11st 6b.
"It was always where we were going to start," said Henderson.
"He stays and I think he handles soft ground.
"I'm not worried about his handicap mark as he's not going to go up sitting in his box – I don't think he's particularly well handicapped anyway.
"We do have a preference to go left-handed, so Newbury was the obvious way to go."
Henderson has a second string to his bow in ex-Irish runner Roberto Goldback.
The 10-year-old was initially due to run at Newbury yesterday but the Seven Barrows handler had a late change of heart in midweek and will now let the recent nine-length Ascot winner take his chance.
"The handicapper took a view that he had improved 13lb when he won at Ascot, and that's very nice of him, but we just don't think that is the case," he said.
"That 13lb makes it hard for him, but he stays, he jumps and he gallops."
Tidal Bay carries top weight for Nicholls after returning to winning form with victory in the bet365 Gold Cup last April.
That was his first win in over two years and he has since added a Grade Two hurdle victory at Wetherby on his seasonal return.


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Revolver and Picturehouse have Electrick Children
UK distributors Revolver and Picturehouse have swooped on Generation entry Elektrick Children, acquiring from M-Appeal.
Rebecah Thomas' buzz debut charts the story of young Mormon girl who breaks from her community.
The joint-acquisition is the duo's third pick up after Sundance pair Liberal Arts and The Imposter.
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Outback survival expert Bob Cooper said teenager Dennis Dear was lucky to be alive after his ordeal.
Mr Cooper, who has had 25 years experience in training people and writing books on outback survival techniques, said the key element to surviving an ordeal in the Australian bush was control through planning.
"Plans don't fail, it's the failure to plan something," he said.
Sketching out a plan of what you would do if you become lost or separated from others in the bush was a must. Taking the right supplies, such as enough water, was mandatory.
"An adult should be drinking a litre of water for every 25kg of body weight per day," Mr Cooper said.
"The consumption of water at any temperature needs to be replaced, every single drop. An adult loses 800ml a day just through breathing. If you're walking in 40C temperatures, you can expect to need a litre every 30 minutes."
Mr Cooper said once you began to become dehydrated, the body stopped sweating and the core temperature began to rise.
"Your core temperature only needs to rise by 4C and you're in danger of death," he said.
"It's serious. You're heading towards a medical emergency and cardiac arrest."
The first organ to dehydrate was the brain. People who were lost in the bush often began to make bad decisions because of this. "You can get down to a point that's called dehydration dementia," Mr Cooper said. That was why he always recommended people sit down and make a plan.
Shelter, water, and making a distress signal should be priorities.
One of the biggest misconceptions, which had cost lives, was that water should be rationed. Other organs "stole" sipped water before it could make it to the brain, which needed it most.
"Sipping does not prevent dehydration. So, if you're down to your last two litres of water, drink it in eight cupfuls, instead of 200 sips," he said.
Mr Cooper recommended people stay with their resources, even a broken down vehicle. Setting a tyre on fire using a spark plug and fuel would produce a smoke signal that any rescue party would see.
Without knowing the details of Dennis' actions during his ordeal, Mr Cooper said it was difficult to ascertain exactly how the teenager had survived. But he said if the youth had been moving about during the day on his quad bike, instead of walking, he would have expended less water.


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AC/DC Guitarist Malcolm Young Reportedly Very Ill: Brian Johnson Denies Breakup
Tuesday, rumors swirled that AC/DC would announce its retirement.
That has yet to happen. But, the story apparently revolves around the health of the band' co-founder, co-songwriter, and rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young.
A friend of Young's, Choirboys front-man Mark Gable, told Australia's ABC Radio (quote via NME) that Malcolm Young is unable to perform anymore. Gable says he is getting his information from Malcolm's son, Ross. Gable explains, "It's not just that he is unwell, it's that it is quite serious. It will constitute that he definitely won't be able to perform live...He will probably not be able to record."
There is apparently an agreement among the members of AC/DC that nobody in the band can be replaced. However, Gable speculates that Young's nephew, Stevie, would possibly be up for it. Gable says, "Stevie replaced Malcolm Young a few years back for a tour, and nobody knew the difference."
Rumors claimed that AC/DC was done. However, insiders refuted that claim on Tuesday. Singer Brian Johnson has publicly acknowledged that one of the band members has been ill. But, nobody has gone public with specific information on the story.
Founding members of AC/DC, brothers Malcolm and Angus Young.
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Singer Brian Johnson denied the retirement rumors. Speaking to The Telegraph the singer said that the band still planned on a previously scheduled recording session in May. But, he did say that the illness is an issue:
"We are definitely getting together in May in Vancouver. We're going to pick up some guitars, have a plonk, and see if anybody has got any tunes or ideas. If anything happens, we'll record it. I wouldn't like to say anything either way about the future. I'm not ruling anything out. One of the boys has a debilitating illness, but I don't want to say too much about it. He is very proud and private, a wonderful chap. We've been pals for 35 years and I look up to him very much."


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SAN RAFAEL, CA – On Sunday, 02/19/12, at 8:36 P.M., San Rafael Police officers responded to a call of suspicious male subject at the Whole Foods Market, 340 Third Street. It was believed that the suspicious male was related to a previous purse theft that occurred in the same store days prior. Diligent witnesses helped identify the suspicious person by obtaining a vehicle license plate as the suspicious person fled prior to police arrival.
After reviewing surveillance footage and speaking to additional witnesses, officers determined that the suspicious person was in fact the suspect of a purse theft that had occurred on 02/15/12. In that case, the suspect walked into the Whole Foods Store and stole a purse from a shopping cart.
Just after 9 P.M., SRPD was notified that Novato Police were also investigating a purse theft that had just occurred at a Safeway store. The suspect in that case was described similar to the suspect at Whole Foods in San Rafael. A further investigation into the suspect revealed he was wanted in Sonoma County on a misdemeanor warrant. SRPD officers alerted other police agencies including the Petaluma Police Department.
Shortly after midnight, Petaluma Police located the suspect in his vehicle at the Gas and Shop gas station in southern Sonoma County at Kastania Road and US 101. SRPD officers met with Petaluma Police officers and arrested the suspect, identified as Jason Ahtye Vasquez, a 30 year old Petaluma resident, for the Sonoma County warrant, burglary, possession of stolen property, and narcotics possession.
SRPD officers contacted Novato Police and provided them with the Velasquez's information. Novato Police were able to identify Jason Velasquez as being responsible for two separate purse thefts in their jurisdiction which included the one that occurred at the Safeway at 9 P.M. Additionally, SRPD officers were able to determine that Velasquez was responsible for a purse theft in Lafayette and four other purse thefts that occurred in Mill Valley and Southern Marin County. SRPD is continuing to work with these agencies in resolving those cases.
Velasquez was booked at the Marin County Jail for the Sonoma County Warrant, burglary, possession of stolen property, and narcotics possession. Velasquez is currently being held at the Marin County Jail on $15,000 bail. SRPD is still reviewing additional cases to determine if Velasquez is responsible in those cases.
The Police Department reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and always secure their personal property to avoid thefts.
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Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale drunk in Mexico!
The former High School Musical stars and best friends just had candid photos of themselves leaked during a drunken night out in Mexico. They were south of the border on vacation and it looks like they didn't a little bit more than just sunbathe. The photos show them drinking, taking shots, posing for pictures and even dancing with a few lucky male fans.
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Solstice -Australia-New Zealand: Celebrity Solstice Cruise Review by Foxtrot Whiskey
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Solstice -Australia-New Zealand
Destination: Australia & New Zealand
Embarkation: Sydney (Australia)
The ship was very tastefully decorated and was stunningly beautiful.My husband loved it so much that we changed our next sailing to a sister ship. The ship does not have the promenade of RCI but smaller public areas. To me, the ship felt empty a lot of the time,but that was great for this itinerary which was less about the ship and more about the ports.For this itinerary the ship was perfect.
Dining: We were in aqua class so we ate at Blu the majority of the time. Disappointed at first because the wait staff was terrible - but a different waiter made all the difference and we requested him the rest of the time. We ate at all 3 specialty restaurants and enjoyed them. I think 150 Central on RCI has them beat, but a personal opinion.I enjoyed Silk Harvest a lot, maybe because we didn't have a high expectation, but the food was wonderful and the service was top notch. I think we ate More at the buffet once and it was okay. Two formal nights for this sailing -not quite as dressy as RCI Oasis class
Tip - try the chocolate cake on the daily dinner menu - yum.
Spa: The Persian Garden area and aqua experience didn't really live up to expectations. The steam room didn't work very well and the relaxation area was often full. Just so-so. Massages and other on-board services priced comparable to other lines.
Entertainment: We were up early each morning and went to bed early most nights so we only took in a few shows. They were nothing showstopping but entertaining. They have quite a bit of entertainers around the ship. Good not great. This itinerary has on-board "educational" seminars that were quite good. In Tauranga the Maori come aboard for a dance demonstration.
Lawn - neat idea. We enjoyed the hot glass show, but if it isn't your thing it would be boring.
Room: what you would expect. Nicer mattresses and pillows than RCI.
Smoking- no smoking on your balcony or in the casino - very limited smoking areas.
Tip- when you are cruising the fjords try to get a spot on the front or back of the boat for the best views. Two bottles of wine can be brought on board when you arrive only.
Travel Advisory - be sure to check with the airlines before you leave home regarding luggage. We saw several people ditching items rather than pay Air New Zealand's baggage fees. Less
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Jean Johnson's last day of employment at Lehigh is today, May 31.
She's been here for more than three decades, for the last fifteen years as Team Leader for the LTS College of Education Team and Education Librarian.
Throughout her career, she's displayed grace and warmth, insatiable curiosity and an unmatched ability to connect with library inquirers in a productive and personal way.
Jean has given so much of herself to life, learning and fun(!) at Lehigh, for which we will always be grateful.
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Former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky waived his right to a preliminary hearing today, sending the case directly to trial at a later date.
ON TWITTER: USATODAY's Jon Saraceno
Update at 10:07 a.m. ET: Sandusky's attorney says the former Penn State coach will not appear at his arraignment in court on Jan. 11.
Update at 10:01 a.m. ET: Attorney Slade McLaughlin, who represents the victim designated as "Victim 1," said the defense waiver suggests a "possible plea deal.''
"I think you'll see this come to an end fairly quickly now,'' McLaughlin said. "This was their only chance to find out what kind of case the state had and they gave it up.''
McLaughlin said his client was "anxious but ready'' to discuss allegations of nearly four years of abuse.
"What my client wants is justice to be served and for Sandusky to spend a long time in prison,'' the attorney said. "There is a public outcry to get this done.''
Update at 9:43 a.m. ET: Sandusky's attorney, Joseph Amendola, tells reporters that it was the state that insisted on having witnesses, including victims, ready to testify today, even though the defense said Sandusky would waive the hearing. He says the state was concerned that Sandusky might not follow through and insist on the hearing, so the prosecution wanted to be ready.
Update at 9:39 a.m.ET: Sandusky's attorney says he informed the prosecution last night that the defense would likely waive the hearing. He says the state, as part of those discussions, agreed to speed up the process of discovery and also not to incarcerate Sandusky, instead placing him under house arrest. "This is not an admission of guilt," says attorney Joseph Amendola. "It's a tactical measure."
Update at 9:19 a.m. ET: Michael Boni, attorney for Victim 1, says his client is "composed, sincere and earnest, but he was nervous about testifying in open court," The Patriot-News reports.
Update at 9:05 a.m. ET: Prosecuting attorney Marc Costanzo says 11 witnesses, including victims, had been ready to testify at today's hearing. "You can't forget the victims in this. You want to have some feelings of compassion for the hurt that they have ... I would imagine that they would be somewhat relieved."
Update at 9 a.m. ET: Michael Boni, a lawyer for one accuser, says he is encouraged by the development.
The accusers "do not have to relive the horrors they experience up on the witness stand" by having to testify at the hearing and at trial, he says.
Update at 8:59 am. ET: Sandusky's next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 11.
Update at 8:57 a.m. ET: Sandusky told reporters, "We fully intend to put together the best possible defense and stay the course and fight for four quarters and wait the opportunity to present our side. "
His attorney, Joseph Amendola, chimed in to say, "We couldn't do that today." Asked why, he said because it was a preliminary hearing.
Update at 8:51 a.m. ET: "I look forward to facing my accusers," Sandusky said in brief comments to reporters as he left the courtroom.
Update at 8:48 a.m. ET: The lawyer for one of the victims tells reporters that he would hope for a plea deal down the road.
Update at 8:47 a.m. ET: The prosecutor says there has been no discussion of a possible plea bargain with Sandusky. "This development we believe provides maximum protection to most importantly the victims in this case," prosecuting attorney Marc Costanzo tells reporters. "It avoids their having to testify for a second time. they will of course testify at the trial ... it will allow us to probably advance the prosecution in this case to a just conclusion."
Update at 8:42 a.m. ET: The prosecution says there will be restrictions on Sandusky's contact with minors. The prosecution said 11 witnesses were prepared to testify today, but now will not have to appear until the trial begins. He says events today mean the case will move quickly to a "just conclusion."
Update at 8:40 a.m. ET: The prosecution says Sandusky will have to wear an electronic monitoring device and that his contact with minors will be restricted.
Update at 8:31 a.m. ET: The hearing opens with Sandusky waiving the hearing, which means the case will proceed directly to trial.
Update at 8:20 a.m. ET: USA TODAY's Kevin Johnson, who is inside the courtroom, notes that half of the courtroom seats were reserved for reporters who are being allowed to transmit dispatches during the proceedings.
The muted clatter of busy computer keyboards seemed an odd addition to the stately courtroom, its ceiling trimmed in gold leaf and windows draped in rich red fabric, Johnson reports. Outside the courthouse, television satellite trucks crowded the streets, some of which were closed to traffic to accommodate the large media presence.
Update at 8:13 a.m. ET: Dressed in a dark suit, Sandusky scanned the packed courtroom gallery before moving out of sight to a nearby anteroom. The 200-seat courtroom began filling up more than an hour before the proceedings.
Update at 7:57 a.m. ET: Sandusky, accompanied by his wife Dottie, has arrived at the courthouse.
Original posting: Sandusky's court appearance will determine whether the case against the 67-year-old former coach is referred for trial.
Sandusky had the right to waive his preliminary hearing, and defendants often do, but his lawyer Joseph Amendola has said he wants to lock witnesses into testimony and learn more details about the government's case against his client.
Amendola has not ruled out the possibility that Sandusky, who is charged with more than 50 counts, will also take the stand as well.
The hearing comes more than a month after a Pennsylvania grand jury issued a damning report outlining alleged abuses against eight victims during a period of 15 years. Additional charges involving two new victims were added last week, when he was arrested and released on a $250,000 bond.
Among the new charges were allegations that Sandusky sexually assaulted a child in the basement of his home while the alleged victim screamed for help.
The former coach has denied any wrongdoing inthe case, saying his interaction with young boys amounted to only "horsing around" and was not sexual.
A lawyer for one of the teenagers scheduled to testify bristled at Sandusky's description of the encounters as child's play, the Associated Press reports.
"My client said, 'There's nothing fun about what happened with me,'" Slade McLaughlin said last week, adding that he believes the Penn State scandal has unleashed "a watershed moment" in the understanding of child sexual abuse.
The case has shaken Pennsylvania's largest university and prompted the ouster of President Graham Spanier and Joe Paterno, the winningest coach in the history of college football who directed the Penn State program for nearly 50 years.
Neither Spanier nor Paterno have been charged. But former Athletic Director Tim Curley and former Senior Vice President Gary Schultz face related perjury charges for allegedly providing inaccurate information to the state grand jury and failing to report allegations of child sex abuse to law enforcement authorities.
Curley and Schultz also have denied any wrongdoing. They are scheduled to appear at a separate preliminary hearing Friday in Harrisburg.
The charges against Curley and Schultz hinge largely on the testimony of Penn State assistant football coach Michael McQueary, who told the grand jury that he witnessed Sandusky raping a child -- believed to be about 10 years old -- in the showers of a Penn State locker room in 2002.
According to the grand jury report, McQueary reported the incident to Curley and Schultz. The former administrators, however, denied that McQueary's account included details of child rape.
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Altay became the first place in China to introduce official property declarations and disclosures
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Change the vehicle trademark owners also have to face the consequences of insurance will not be paid
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Looking for historical relics is not the only means by which China insists on the sovereignty of the South China Sea through marine archeology
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Harbin Municipal Public Security Bureau Road Branch of a police officer was attacked
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International film-makers are optimistic about the prospects for foreign-language films in the US - but they see pitfalls in working in Hollywood themselves. Those were two of the messages coming from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' symposium (February 24) with directors of the nominees for the foreign-language film Oscar.
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Underwoods Pond – Burrillville
- Underwoods Pond – George Washington Management Area
- Olney Keach Road, Burrillville, RI
- Trailhead: 41°57'10.13″N, 71°44'46.02″W
- Last Time Hiked: January 14, 2017
- Approximate distance hiked: 2.9 miles
- Moderate.
The roads less traveled, literally. The George Washington Management Area is known for its miles and miles of hiking trails, but in the extreme eastern section of the area are the roads less traveled. For this hike we ventured out to complete a loop of the gravel roads behind Grace Note Farm and a quick visit to a lesser known pond. The first challenge of this hike was parking as there is no designated parking spots. The spot I chose is about three tenths of a mile along Olney Keach Road, a very bumpy and rocky road, at the intersection of the Richardson Trail. There is a small spot here to pull over and park. If you choose to park either here or along Jackson Schoolhouse Road be sure not to block any of the intersections and stay well to the edge of the road. From our parking spot we hiked southerly along Olney Keach Road passing the first of many small babbling brooks. The rocky dirt road then climbed uphill before coming to an intersection. Here we turned right onto Ross Trail. Soon we passed a red gate and entered the management area. We passed some more small streams and brooks before coming to an open sandy area. Continue ahead and the trail becomes more defined. Soon another intersection appears. The trail to the right leads to the Richardson Trail. Continue ahead here and the trail will turn to the south and climb up and over two impressive hills before ending. Near the top of the hills are areas of low ground cover and shrubs ideal for birds. In fact, we caught a glimpse of a woodpecker near the end of the Ross Trail. If you were to turn right at the end of the trail you would soon cross the orange blazed Walkabout Trail, but for this hike turn left and follow the Center Trail east to its intersection with Olney Keach Road. Along the way you will pass more small streams and a boulder field to the right. When reaching Olney Keach Road stay to the right for now. The road to your left you will use to get back to the car, but first you will want to see Underwoods Pond. Following Olney Keach Road south for a few hundred yards you will soon come upon a small wood bridge and a deep freshwater pond to the right. This spot makes for a good break as the sound of running water over a small dam makes for a soothing sound. From here retrace your steps north along the road and continuing straight along Olney Keach Road. You will notice a house to the right. This is private property and please respect that. The friendly owner did greet us though and told us to enjoy ourselves on our hike. Next we passed the Ross Trail on the left made our way downhill and back to the car. There are no hiking blazes along these trails, but there are several markers on trees and flagging presumably from horse back riders from the nearby Grace Note Farm, hunters, and cyclists. Hunting is allowed here so orange clothing is required during hunting season. It is advisable to use GPS while hiking in this area.
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- Cons: Doesn't play nicely with KDE activities, session saving is problematic, a separate search bar would be better
- The Verdict: Not quite ready for prime-time, but has lots of potential.
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|Seventh-Ranked Jeffs Double Up Wesleyan, 6-3
Seventh-Ranked Jeffs Double Up Wesleyan, 6-3
April 8, 2006
Juniors Alyssa Briody (Hopewell, NJ) and Dana Kuper (Denver, CO) each tallied a pair of goals while junior Lauren Dudley (Baltimore, MD) found the net as well. Rookie Mary Noonan (W. Roxbury, MA) scored a goal and dished out a pair rounding out the scoring for the Jeffs. Amherst dominated in the shot column firing 22 at the Wesleyan net, while the Cardinals only mustered a meager eight shots at the Amherst cage.
The dominating effort put forth by the Amherst defense lead by senior tri-captain Laura Brown (Bethesda, MD) who dug out four ground balls while junior Maggie Roth (Berwyn, PA) gathered four as well.
Wesleyan's attack was lead by Schuyler Swenson who scored two goals and tallied an assist while Amanda Belichick notched a goal and added an assist in the loss.
Sophomore netminder Linda McEvoy (Rochester, NY) needed only two saves in the win, while Wesleyan's Katie Jones made 11 stops for the Cardinals.
Amherst returns to action Thursday at 4:30 p.m. against visiting NESCAC foe Connecticut College.
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Fast Facts: Madagascar
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The climate is tropical along the coast, temperate inland, and arid in the south. The weather is dominated by the southeastern trade winds that originate in the Indian Ocean anticyclone, a center of high atmospheric pressure that seasonally changes its position over the ocean. Madagascar has two seasons: a hot, rainy season from November to April; and a cooler, dry season from May to October. There is, however, great variation in climate due to elevation and position relative to dominant winds. The east coast has a subequatorial climate and, being most directly exposed to the trade winds, has the heaviest rainfall, averaging as much as 3,500 mm (137.8 in) annually. This region is notorious not only for a hot, humid climate in which tropical fevers are endemic but also for the destructive cyclones that occur during the rainy season, coming in principally from the direction of the Mascarene Islands. Because rain clouds discharge much of their moisture east of the highest elevations on the island, the central highlands are appreciably drier and, due to the altitude, also cooler. Thunderstorms are common during the rainy season in the central highlands, and lightning is a serious hazard.
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Killer Is Dead Review
If ever there was a such thing as a textbook Suda51 game, then ladies and gentleman, please meet Killer Is Dead.
It has the hack and slash gameplay, collectible crystals, bizarre enemies, a confident sense of style, unlockable moves, unlockable costumes, upgrades, a demented storyline, cultural riffs and a pervy sense of humour.
Its main character is Mondo, a gigolo assassin with a metal arm that can be used as a drill or a freeze-shooter, amongst other things.
A gigolo assassin with a metal arm.
That's Suda51 through and through – this is a protagonist few other directors would dare to imagine, let alone bring to life with the verve and style that we see from Mondo in Killer Is Dead.
Killer Is Dead – Big Bosses
And Mondo needs to be a larger-than-life character because he has to stand up to an impressive array of bosses.
These boss battles are the obvious highlight of Killer Is Dead. They range from an Alice In Wonderland-esque girl who sprouts demonic arms and legs, scuttling around a room full of cupcakes spitting acid at you, to a yakuza riding a tiger through a bamboo forest as you give chase on a motorcycle.
What's great about the bosses here is they all require legitimately different tactics. One of the key mechanics in Killer Is Dead is dodging just as an attack is about to land on Mondo. Successfully dodging in that small window gives you an opportunity to trigger Burst Rush, a series of uninterrupted slashes as the screen turns crimson red.
Yet the bosses tend to circumvent this with attacks that either crush dodging attempts or by hovering at range, demanding a different approach. Learning your way around bosses by studying their attack patterns, experimenting and then applying what you've learnt is something that's been around since gaming began.
While it's refreshing to see Killer Is Dead has kept that tradition alive, it's an exhilarating game because it's been done so well.
These boss battles are also the perfect stages for visual flourishes that help Killer Is Dead stand out as particularly stylish – silhouettes framed by the moon, a collapsing tower as the fight develops and so on.
Killer Is Dead – The Non-Boss Bits (And Staring At Boobs)
The main problem is the downtime between each boss fight drags the pace to a crawl.
Each stage sees you slice your way through Killer Is Dead's collection of twisted creatures with Burst Rush but Mondo's arsenal of moves is surprisingly linear, restricting creativity. You can make things more interesting by unlocking moves such as dodge mobility (that lets you zip from enemy to enemy while attacking) or upgrade attacks so they gain extra properties (which opens up some combo opportunities) but it's not as free-form as Suda51's other titles, or indeed, other titles in the hack-and-slash genre.
The distinct aesthetic style also undermines the combat when there's more than one enemy on screen, because there's often too much noise to spot visual cues for attacks. When this happens, dodging attacks to trigger Burst Rush relies on guesswork rather than skill, which means it's not quite as satisfying to slice your way through an army of enemies.
Compounding the problem is that these sections have tedious goals attached that need to be met before you can proceed. One section sees you lurching forward in a forced walk towards the moon until the boss battle triggers. Another sees you hunting five scrolls to unlock a door, hidden around the environment with only a beeping noise when you get close as a clue. There's a music shop of sorts that's dull and confusing to navigate and a sci-fistyle base that's… well, also dull and confusing to navigate.
You also unlock weapons between stages by winning a girl's heart, which is done by staring at her boobs until a meter fills up so you can give her a present. It is literally how it's just been described and it's a bizarre, awkward distraction from the main game.
It just about fits with Killer Is Dead's tone because the entire thing feels like a B-movie – this is a game where you talk to unicorns and fight enemies from the dark side of the moon, after all – but strictly from a gameplay point of view, it's a boring and unnecessary way to unlock weapons.
Killer Is Dead – Better The Second Time Through
While the pace of the game frequently bounces from exhilarating (boss battles) to crushingly slow (the regular stages), there is something that helps swing momentum back in Killer Is Dead's favour.
Completing each stage unlocks that area for bite-sized challenge arenas that often prove more interesting than their story equivalent – these arenas have a goal that demands you explore Mondo's moveset in ways the main game doesn't bother with, and so these often prove more interesting than slashing through the storyline.
The abundance of these helps make up for Killer Is Dead's slender playing time – you'll get through the entire thing in roughly six hours – but this is also a game that is far better the second time through. When you have more moves unlocked and the difficulty is cranked up, the boss battles become even better, morphing from stern challenges into dramatic 1-vs-1 showdowns as every blow landed feels like a minor victory and every hit taken is a huge setback.
That the game improves on a second play-through is another Suda51 trademark – Lollipop Chainsaw is also a much better game the second time round when the majority of moves are unlocked and the difficulty is increased to match Juliet Starling's new arsenal – and even the fluff between Killer Is Dead's boss battles become tolerable, as you will have learnt how to get through them with the minimum of fuss and the increased challenge at least makes those sections marginally interesting.
Killer Is Dead – Hit Or Miss?
Killer Is Dead is a strange title to assess.
Its boss battles are brilliant and a lesson to other game designers on how to make these types of encounters interesting and challenging, with a visual style that dazzles and gameplay design that engages. Killer Is Dead looks like nothing else out there, its confidence in its eccentric storyline and look means it has a swagger matched by few other games, and it is mostly fun to play through.
Yet the limp bits in between let Killer Is Dead down somewhat as they struggles to maintain that dizzying momentum set by the boss battles, and some awkward moments such as the stare-at-boobs-to-unlock-weapons mini-game get in the way of the game's pace.
Simply put, although Killer Is Dead is a lot of fun, it never reaches the same heights as Lollipop Chainsaw managed with its bizarre humour and fizzy pace, nor No More Heroes and its become-the-top-ranked-assassin structure, nor Shadows Of The Damned and its comedy duo of Garcia Hotspur and Johnson.
Killer Is Dead is a good Suda51 title then but certainly not one of his best.
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World renown tightrope walker Nik Wallenda will attempt to walk a high-wire over Niagara Falls, making him the first person to do so in more than one-hundred years. He stated during a Wednesday press conference:
"This has been a dream for so long, since I was 6 years old."
The cross is scheduled to take place 200 feet above the bottom of the gorge. A 2-inch cable will be attached to a massive crane on each side of the falls, which is roughly 1,800 feet across. It's expected to take 30 to 40 minutes to cross the gap. Wallenda was quoted by CNN on Thursday having said:
"There's something iconic about Niagara Falls. There is a history here."
Niagara Falls Tourism indicates that the first tightrope walker to complete the feat was Jean Francois Gravelet, better known as "The Great Blondin," in 1859.
James Hardy crossed the gorge on a high-wire in 1896. He was the last to complete the feat, as Niagara Falls Park banned tightrope walking at the park.
Wallenda has indicated that he will be the first to cross directly over the spectacular waterfall. He was quoted having said:
"The other people all crossed farther down."
33-year-old daredevil, Nike Wallenda, lobbied politicians in the United States and Canada in order to obtain approval for the death-defying stunt. In regards to his lobbying, he stated:
"I cant tell you the amount of times I was told, 'no,' 'impossible.' I just kept on fighting."
The Niagara Falls tightrope walk is scheduled for June. Nik will practice in Niagara Falls on May 12th through the 22nd. His practice wire is identical in size and length to the one he will cross later in the year.
Wallenda is a 7th-generation performer from in The Flying Wallendas, a renowned circus family which has been executing impressive circus acrobatics since the 1700s.
After completing the 100-foot-high tightrope walk in Puerto Rico that killed his great-grandfather in 1978, Nik was quoted having said:
"My great-grandfather, Karl Wallenda, was my biggest hero in life, my biggest inspiration behind everything I do."
The self-proclaimed king of the high wire has broken a number of world records and currently holds the Guinness Record for crossing the highest and longest high-wire on a bicycle.
Do you think Nik Wallenda will become the first person, in over 100-years, to walk the Niagara Falls tightrope?


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Michael D. Blostein is a well-respected composer/arranger, conductor and educator, having taught orchestra, band, jazz ensemble and classroom music in upstate New York for the majority of his career. Additionally, he directs a community orchestra, freelances as a low brass performer, and guest conducts in a wide variety of venues. His education includes a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, and a Master's degree in Composition from the University of Arizona. Further studies have been undertaken at Villanova University (through the University of the Arts), UMass Amherst and The Juilliard School.
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A Call to Arms for America's Parents
On the way he spread the call for "every man who is fit and willing" to come to his countrymen's aid.
Israel was resolute when revolution beckoned. He was fit and willing. Are we? Are our children? Or is it time for a 2010 resolution for a revolution?
Revolution conjures thoughts of guns and soldiers, passions and pageants. The revolution that currently beckons is an awakening not an awakening of political parties or partisan politics but of our youth's minds.
America's future lies with them.
What is happening to Americas promise? Their intellectual stimulation is benumbed with mindless text messaging, Xbox and reality television. There is an extraordinary, seemingly boundless amount of information available at their fingertips but the question begs: will it be used benignly or brilliantly? Will our children become hypnotized or revitalized? Unfortunately, I see signs of complacency. Recently, I stumbled upon the following words:
The average age of the world's greatest civilization has been two hundred years. These nations have progressed through this sequence:
From bondage to spiritual faith;
From spiritual faith to great courage;
From courage to liberty;
From liberty to abundance;
From abundance to selfishness;
From selfishness to complacency;
From complacency to apathy;
From apathy to dependency;
From dependency back to bondage.


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2013 Malaysia GP: Force India Formula One F1 Race Preview
Sahara Force India looks forward to round two of the FIA Formula One World Championship in Sepang.
Vijayâs Vision Team Principal, Dr Vijay Mallya, reflects on the teamâs best ever start to a Formula One season.
The first back-to-back races of the season mean we are already heading to Malaysia for the second round of the Championship. We have scored points in Sepang the last three times we raced there, including a double-points finish last year, and I believe we can build on the early-season momentum to bring home a valuable result.
Last weekendâs race in Melbourne was a great demonstration of how far the team has come lately: to race against the established front-runners on merit shows the quality of our car, of our driver line-up and of the work everyone in the team is producing every day, whether at the factory or at the circuit. We have led the last two races and hopefully soon we will have a special result to repay all that effort.
With improved results come increased responsibilities: the whole world of Formula One - our rivals, the media and the fans - now look at Sahara Force India as a competitor for points at every race. It is our duty to sustain this scrutiny by going out every day and performing to our best to keep challenging the top teams in the world.
The 2013 Championship is just at the beginning, and it is important not to get carried away with enthusiasm: we will need to channel this positive energy into consistently good performances and continue to improve. We are on a good road, and we must all keep progressing.
Dr Vijay Mallya Team Principal and Managing Director
Paul on Malaysia
Paul, whatâs your overall feeling about finishing eighth in the first race? Itâs positive to have four points on the board already, but itâs a shame I was stuck behind Jenson at the beginning of my second stint. He was running a three-stop race and essentially thatâs what lost me a lot of track position. Weâve got some things we need to pick up on and we can definitely make some improvements, but weâre in a good place to start the season. Also, weâve seen already that we can make a stop less than some of our competitors so let's see if that remains the case in Malaysia.
Any thoughts on Malaysia? You never know what to expect! It could rain, or it could be dry. Temperatures are going to be high, degradation is going to be high, but I think our car is going to suit the warm weather. Weâve had a reasonably strong performance for the last couple of years in Malaysia, so I think we should go there feeling quite optimistic. We have a few days to conquer the jet lag and hopefully be fighting fit.
Is it a track you enjoy? I think it is probably one of the most complete tracks of the season. It was the very first of the new generation tracks and it has nice flowing sections, some slow bits, as well as high-speed chicanes. I think itâs one of the better tracks on the calendar. Along with the next one in Shanghai, itâs one of the tracks I enjoy.
Adrian on Malaysia
Adrian, you had an incredible race in Australia. How would you sum it up? It was a great feeling! We were on a different strategy and we knew we would probably go to the front quite early in the race, but we never expected to be leading for such a long time. It was a surprise for everyone and even more of a surprise that we could keep all the cars behind us while doing really competitive lap times. I actually pulled away from Vettel at one stage in the race. I knew the car was fast, I felt good, I felt confident. On the supersofts I had to give up a few positions, that was normal, that was our strategy because you had to be on them at least once. But Iâm not disappointed at all, seventh place is a good way to start the season.
Youâve fought with drivers from the top teams before, but in the rain or other unusual circumstances. Is it different when everyone is flat out? In the rain itâs easier sometimes to be at the front and race with the top teams, but in the dry itâs more difficult and normally never happens. Itâs amazing to see that it was possible in Australia and donât forget that Nico [Hulkenberg] led for this team at the final race of last year too. There are opportunities, and if you believe in it, you can take those chances. If you donât believe you can win, you will never win. Itâs just an approach, I think. Itâs important to set your mind. Itâs sometimes hard because we are usually in the midfield, but you should always think a step further.
Any thoughts on going back to Malaysia? I finished fifth in 2010, so I have some good memories. Itâs not my favourite track, but it depends on the car. If the car is quick and stable, you enjoy it more, but sometimes you really struggle with the balance, and then itâs a real challenge - the corners are so long, you need a lot of aerodynamic grip. Itâs a track I like to drive, but itâs not like a Monaco or a Spa. I donât really know what effect the high temperatures will have because we havenât had them during testing. I think the weather in Australia suited us quite well, so letâs see how Malaysia is.
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The lounge chair is aimed toward the golden sun. The plush, oversized beach towel draped across the chair is calling your name. You're ready to relax, soak up the sunshine and the soothing sounds of the surf. Yet, every time you adjust the back of the chair, or change positions, it's a struggle getting the towel back in place. Ready to put an end to the towel, tug of war? We've come up with a simple solution that will keep your towel from slipping off your beach lounge all summer long. Try our easy to make, sewing project.
To make a beach lounge slipcover you'll need:
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1 Bath Towel, in a coordinating color
Sewing machine and a Serger
Thread, Scissors, Straight Pins, Newspaper and Marker
- First, cut the two long side seams (lengthwise) off the bath towel, leaving the stitching intact. Tack one strip using a needle and thread or a sewing machine, to the underside of the beach towel at the bottom on both sides. These strips will be tied together, underneath, to help hold it in place.
- To make the piece that slips over the top of the chair, you'll need to make a simple pattern. Hold newspaper against the chair back and trace around the arc. Cut arc pattern from the newspaper. Lay the newspaper template on the bath towel and cut a piece from the towel, making it at least 6" inches in height. Serge around the raw edges of the towel slipcover piece to keep it from fraying.
- Pin finished arc towel piece to the top back of the beach towel. (See black slipcover in photo below.) Using a sewing machine, sew the towel arc to the beach towel, leaving the bottom horizontal portion open.
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Workman's Comp in the State of Washington.Can I be forced into having surgery to possibly resolve a disability? Generally not if the surgery is risky, such as back surgeries, and similarly so if the outcome is not clear, only a "chance" of success.I have an open disability claim. There is no question of my on-the-job injury; it was recorded on video and performed under the direction of a supervisor. The claim has been accepted. I understand.One neurosurgeon recommends surgery for this condition: spondylolisthesis. Serious back impairment.
I have pushed a vertebra out of my spine in my lower back. Like all operations, there is a chance this surgery will not be successful. Yes, and you will likely want your WC attorney to arrange for a competing consultation/evaluation by a different doctor, equally accredited, that will discuss the % of success of such surgery in workers of your age, as well as the % of risk of more damage, different damage, death, etc.
It involves a 5-6 day stay in the hospital, home health care for one month and wearing a back brace for 3-6 months, implanting a bone graft or steel rod. Because of my age, 64, I am very concerning about having this invasive surgery without a very high probability of success. Boy, can I understand that!I would like to continue a non-surgical approach to recovery. Sure.
That is, physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic therapy and rest. This also may or may not be successful. Yes, but it may be paliative enough to allow you to live in a degree of comfort it you don't otherwise overdue it and it is low to no risk.If I do not recover using the second approach, can the state require that I get surgery in order to continue benefits? I have NOT seen that happen - I have not seen WC individuals be required to undergo a risky, speculative surgery in order to get benefits. What if I am disabled forever? Generally, once you are considered at Maximium medical improvement, and still deemed not able to return to work, your benefits will stop and you will be seeking a permanent disability award. If WC fights you on the surgery aspect (and don't be surpised if they do, or don't), be sure to use a WC attorney who can line up the evidence needed. It is more likely, I tend to believe, to encourage the comp carrier/state to use reasonable judgment on issues of "noncompliance", since it knows that it can't snow the lawyer, and may not be sure it can not snow the individual. Your argument is likely to be that you are not non-complaint at all -this was not actually compentent medical advise, only a suggestion as to what you can try that may help the back - not a recommendation that it WILL LIKELY help the back and is low risk. I never see spinal surgery discussions / consults be deemed as medical advice in which the choice to not follow results in an assertion of "noncompliance." I can't really imagine this being a problem for you. Your age is also a factor - healing is more difficult, risks of death are higher in the surgery, etc.
I hope this helps! My goal is to provide you with excellent and accurate service – if you feel you have gotten anything less, please reply back, I am happy to address follow-up questions. Kindly rate me "excellent" when you are done. I look forward to assisting you in the future, should you have legal questions.
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