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18 February 2008
NASCAR & Moonshine
Fellow CW blogger Eric Wittenberg doesn't understand NASCAR. Before you can understand NASCAR, you have to understand the history of moonshine and its historic connection to NASCAR and Southern culture. Watch this History Channel video clip about this connection and ye shall be enlightened. As one commentator states, "One sure way to get a hillbilly to do something is to tell him not to do it." (Especially if it's the federal government telling us.) Sorry, it's in our genes. We can't help it.
Much of that romanticism and bravado remains, though even a lot of modern fans don't fully understand why either. But most Southern fans do understand because many of our fathers and grandfathers are still around to remind us.
PS: No, I'm not a fan of NASCAR and, like Eric, find it boring. I do find its history fascinating though. That being said, until you've seen a REAL race on an oval dirt track with cars good ole boys have built in their garages at night and on weekends, you haven't seen a race. Modern NASCAR has become yuppiefied.
Posted by Richard G. Williams, Jr. at 7:30 AM
3 comments:
- Lawrence Underwood said...
I remember many nights growing up at the dirt track. Some of those cars, quite a few, had another job during the week!
- 18 February, 2008 17:43
- Richard G. Williams, Jr. said...
You're right! My brother and I preferred to do our racing on the county backroads, but that's another story. :)
- 18 February, 2008 18:29
- Lawrence Underwood said...
Heh, heh, we've got more in common than I thought. . .
- 18 February, 2008 21:02
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Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi joined federal authorities including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of Personnel Management and the Food and Drug Administration to announce the charges of 73 South Florida residents for their alleged participation in various schemes to defraud Medicare and Medicaid out of more than $262 million.
The Levy County Sheriff's Office reports the following arrests:
•June 21, Caroline Anne Argo, 49, Morriston, DUI. Bond $2,500.
•June 20, Lawrence Cody Cheshire, 26, Bronson, possession of not more than 20 grams marijuana, drug equipment possession and or use. ROR.
•June 17, Edward James Dial, 37, Morriston, out of county warrant. Bond $540.
•June 17, Amanda Lynn Hardesty, 23, Dunellon, out of county warrant. Bond $200,000.
Flags poles were cut down and flags left laying on the ground at AMVETS Post 88 in Bronson.
The vandalism occurred sometime after midnight and before 7 a.m. on Sunday, which also happened to be Flag Day.
First vice commander of the post, Dennis Blanke, said it makes him mad and sad someone would do that to them.
"Our goal is to help the community and veterans. I think we do a real good job with the limited funds we have," he said.
The Levy County Sheriff's ffice reports the following arrests:
•June 11, Tiki Monique Albritton, 31, Chiefland, DWLSR. Bond $5,000.
•June 9, Benny J. Battle, 36, Bell, DUI, fail to register motor vehicle, DWLSR.
•June 10, Jerrie Ann Bodden, 44, Williston, violation of protective order. Bond $50,000.
•June 10, Larry Joe Colson, 41, Fleming Isle, out of county warrant. Bond $2,000.
Longtime Levy County Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Czar, whose human partner was Deputy Jay Crooms has answered his last call, passing on June 12.
Czar, who was 12.5 years old and a native of Holland, emigrated to the United States at the age of 1 ½ years old.
Czar met Crooms in 2004 and the two completed 640 hours of mandatory training becoming state certified in patrol apprehension and narcotic detection.
•June 6, Tanya Marie Blaisdell, 43, Chiefland, DUI, possession of marijuana. Bond $4,000.
•June 7, Julius Blake Jr., 52, Chiefland, battery commit felony, damage property $200 and under, burglary with assault.
•June 5, Meagon Jaz-Lynn Brass, 24, Chiefland, two out of county warrants. No bond.
•June 5, Raymond Eugene Brass, 23, Chiefland, two out of county warrants. $3,000.
A tip to the Levy County Sheriff's Office about a man shooting five dogs on his property led to a larger investigation into a violent history of domestic abuse,according to a sheriff's press release.
By Buster Thompson
Two Inglis men were arrested in Levy County for their alleged connection to a home invasion on Tuesday in the Hernando area.
Shawn Michael Burd, 37, and 23-year-old Tyler Ryan Baker are being held at the Levy County Jail on charges of home invasion and four counts of aggravated battery, according to a Citrus County Sheriff's Office news release.
Father and son fugitives wanted on 1st degree rape charges in Oklahoma were captured at the Bronson Motel in Bronson by the Levy County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshal's Regional Fugitive Task Force on Thursday after officers spent two days tracking the pair.
Darrell Dee Faver, 54, who is known for his survival skills, and his son, John Murray Faver, 31, a former correctional officer from Oklahoma fled that state shortly after the investigation began. They ultimately settled in Bronson.
The Levy County Sheriff's Department reports the following arrests:
•May 21, Terry Bugna, 49, Yankeetown, battery of officer, firefighter or EMT. $10,000.
•May 18, Edward Franklin Cooper, 44, Trenton, out of county warrant.
•May 23, Zachary Lars Dillon, 30, Chiefland, possession of marijuana not more than 20 grams, VOP. Bond $2,000.
•May 18, Angelica Leigh Doty, 31, Chiefland, forgery causing prescription to be altered, possession controlled substance W/O prescription. ROR.
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Sacramento Sheriff's Department Admits to Use of Cell Phone Tracking Device
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department admits they use a device that can locate a person's cell phone.
That device is called "Stingray technology."
Sheriff Scott Jones says he wants to stick to transparency.
In a written statement released today, he admits the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department has cell phone surveillance technology and has used it.
Jones started his statement with a disclaimer, though, stating the federal government will only allow him to say so much on the matter.
That "so much" is a simple paragraph.
He says the department used the technology so that detectives could collect data from the cell phones of targets, including their location.
When asked if she or the Sheriff could explain the technology more, Lisa Bowman, spokesperson for the department said there was nothing more to say.
"The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department currently possesses and utilizes such a device, which is a cell-site simulator. The device is used to locate a person's KNOWN cellular device, pursuant to and in full compliance with the law, to further the Department's investigative and public safety responsibilities. The capability of this technology does NOT collect content such as voice, text, or data, and does not retain ANY data or other information from other than the target device. It is used infrequently in special cases, following department policies and procedures, to locate felony suspects and/or missing or kidnapped persons."


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I was asked to write an organ piece for Conrad Cooman at Memorial Church, Harvard, MA. Asked to write a piece for Shakahachi flute including a poem by Daniel Soergal of NYC. Asked to write a composition for two Bb clarinets by Arianna Tieghi in Rovigo, Italy. Asked to write the music for the 250th birthday of the Town of Wellfleet multimedia project. My music can be heard on Jango.com, an internet radio station. My music can be heard on internet radio Women of Substance. Internet radio Artsindonesia has my music for airplay also. My sheet music is selling or being downloaded from the website Musicaneo.com. Most of my music has been installed in the Wellfleet, MA, Library and Fondazione Adkins Chiti:Donne in Musica, Fiuggi Citta, Italy. I'm a "washashore" Cape Codder(Massachusetts)living in a house on a hill in the trees by the marsh. I am surrounded by the rolling dunes, forest and wetlands visited by thousands every year. I studied music at the University of Idaho at Moscow in the 1970's forming several bands both rock and jazz. After moving to Washington DC to listen to the musicians in the jazz scene, I moved to the Cape finding peace and a supportive environment for concentrated composing. My work progressed through jazz, pop and sound art into classical music based on these roots. I like Jennifer Higdon, Kitty Brazelton and Arvo Part; Thelonius Monk and Meridith Monk; Barbara Borden, Rick Sowash, Chopin and Erik Satie. Oh, and hundreds of other composers.
Canary Burton has composed a piano/violin piece and a piece for string orchestra called String Theory. This music has not yet been performed because the commissioner had a heart attack. The Menninger Trio, from Germany, (flute, bass and piano) have asked for several pieces of music for their next album. Ms. Burton is translating all of her music into computer speak and has secured a place for them at the Wellfleet Library.
Chopin Slept by Elisabeth Deletaille, violin, Bruno Ispiola, cello, and André Grignard, piano. Commissioned by Daniele Baas, Brussels, Belgium. Chopin for Belgium in Abbaye de Dieleghem, Brussels, Belgium on 10/23/10.
Women in Harmony CD. Tempus Floridum, a 10-women choral group directed by Joan Yakkey in Florence, Italy. Mixes Yakkey's compositions and Burton's plus some traditional tunes. For sale at CDBaby.com.
The composer writes, "I have now have one album, piano music from cape cod, on CDBaby.com. I am in the middle of creating two new albums and hope for resolution late fall 2008. One (non-pop, new music, art music) will be named simply Canary. The other album is more jazz oriented and will be called Beyond Me. Nancy Day produced and sang Nightfall in the City and Clara Young for inclusion on one of the new albums. These CDs will also be available on CDBaby.com and other sites."
Ann Van den Bossche and Jean-Noel Remiche performed and recorded Daniella's Hope for piano four-hands, February 10, 2008, in Brussels, Belgium, at the Centre Armillaire. Max Lifchitz performed and recorded a solo piano piece, The Broken Record, October 12 at Christ and St. Stephens Church, New York, NY; this will be included on the next album Lifchitz produces on the North/South Recording Label. Joan Yakkey of Florence, Italy is currently recording American Lullaby, Balance, and Nightfall in the City, in addition to other works by the composer.
The work Sri Rama and a jazz piece titled Companion were presented by Daniella Baas in a November 22 concert in Roma, Belgium.


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On the first of two new remix 12"s, Darkstar rework choice takes from their 2013 LP 'News From Nowhere' alongside guest Motor City Drum Ensemble. Darkstar's two takes are typically idiosyncratic exponents of the tropes of synthetic European dance music, neatly summarised in the EP's title, which is the dial code for small British town Huddersfield. 'Armonica' is an extended house-burner made from the mix of faded drums and burnt out synths that are reminiscent of Mount Kimbie's recent LP on Warp, while 'Young Hearts' slightly ups the tempo to create a less introverted take on the pop outfit's material which is ready for the dancefloor. German artist Motor City Drum Ensemble riffs upon the record's blunted house/techno sound further with the addition of cascading minor organ bubbles reminiscent of Zomby, who, reportedly, will feature on the next remix 12".


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Wishram Indians
Photograph of Wishram woman by Edward S. Curtis
Wishram Indians
(Wishham, Tlakluit)
October 24, 1805
The Wishram inhabited a particularly salmon-rich stretch of the Columbia River later known as The Dalles, occupying 20 large wooden houses that each accommodated three families.
The name of the Wishram village Nixl�idix means "trading place" and was the center of the regional trade system. An annual trade festival drew tribes from the Pacific coast and the foothills of the Rockies. Eastern tribes brought buffalo skins and horses; western bands provided roots and berries in exchange for salmon.
When Lewis and Clark arrived among them on October 24, 1805, the Indians had just completed an intense trading period that had begun six months earlier. Clark's journal records huge mounds of dried salmon�as much as five tons�piled up alongside the river.
The Wishram referred to themselves as the Ita'xluit, which Lewis and Clark heard as "Echeloot." Journal entries and maps reflect that transliteration.
Today the Wishram live on the Yakima Reservation in Washington State.
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A murder leads Michael to the discovery of an underground fight club where he must participates, all new in 'Knight Rider'.
A bunch of clips are released in promotion of "Knight Rider" February 4 episode "Fight Knight". In the episode, Michael is forced to get involved in an underground fight competition in order to investigate the death of a sergeant.
Mike's old Army friend recruits his help to investigate the suspicious death of a tough-as-nails drill sergeant Jack Burber (guest star Tiki Barber, "Today"). Mike learns that the drill sergeant was participating in an underground fight club for military veterans for extra money. In order to find out what really happened, Mike has to infiltrate the fight club and try not to get himself killed in the ring.
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The Australian swimmer who has won five Gold medals at the Olympics is applauded by musicians and public figures for his revealing interview.
Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe comes out of the closet in a TV interview. "I've thought about this for a long time. I'm not straight," said the country's most decorated Olympian in a chat with Sir Michael Parkinson on Channel 10 on Sunday night, July 13.
"This is only something that very recently - we're talking in the past two weeks - I've been comfortable telling the closest people around me," the retired athlete explained. "I've wanted to (come out) for some time, but I couldn't. I didn't feel as though I could."
Thorpe previously denied he was gay in his 2012 autobiography "This Is Me". "For the record, I am not gay and all my sexual experiences have been straight," he wrote in the book. "I'm attracted to women, I love children and aspire to have a family one day."
But he now said, "The problem was, I was asked at such a young age about my sexuality. I went to an all-boys school... so if you're accused of being gay, the first answer is no and you get ready for a fight." He added, "I felt that the lie had become so big that I didn't want people to question my integrity and I didn't want people to think that I had lied about everything."
"I was already living somewhat of a lie in my life because I was trying to be what I thought was the right athlete by other people's standards," he added. "I wanted to make my family proud, I wanted to make my nation proud. Part of me didn't know if Australia wanted its champion to be gay."
"I am telling not only Australia I'm telling the world that I am and I hope this makes it easier for others now," the five-time gold medalist went on. "I am telling the world that I am gay. I hope this makes it easier for others now. ... Even if you've held it in for years, it feels easier to get it out."
"I'm comfortable saying I'm a gay man. And I don't want people to feel the same way I did. You can grow up, you can be comfortable and you can be gay."
Support and praise came pouring in from fellow celebrities. "Welcome to freedom @IanThorpe - you have inspired and helped so many by being brave," Darren Hayes tweeted. Ricky Martin wrote, "Congrats @IanThorpe! Brave man! Happy for you! Millions appreciate what you've done! Proud of you! #SelfLove."


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We're currently well into the era of game remakes and remasterings – and now with Overhaul Games' Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, we've encountered something that fits neatly in between the two.
A remake of a game involves completely building the original content from the ground up, opting to either remain true to its source (a la the upcoming Abe's Odysee HD) – or taking an entirely new direction completely (like with XCOM).
Game remasters take a different route, in that they're basically a fresh coat of paint slapped onto something that's a bit dated, with an upgrade to the resolution, and shipped to consumers for a nice full price.
Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition is both, and neither of these things.
It's sort of a remake because on the one hand, Baldur's Gate Enhanced has been built from the ground up with an upgraded Infinity engine – but on the other hand, you would never really know, as things remain pretty much identical to the game which was released well over a decade ago – at least at first glance.
It's also sort of a remastering, because on one hand, there is an abundance of aesthetic changes, upgrades and overhauls for your eyes to feast upon – but on the other hand, the game's visuals remain significantly archaic in modern gaming terms, and you could be forgiven for thinking that this is just the original Baldur's Gate running with a few mods in tow.
But looks can be deceiving.
Nostalgia pants + 4
Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition manages to refrain from changing anything that made the original a classic in the first place, while also slapping you in the face with a whole bunch of new content.
Reviewing Baldur's Gate Enhanced in conventional terms is a bit unfair; it's an old game, and no matter how many "enhancements" Overhaul staples on, its age is apparent, and you can't hide from it.
Thanks to the HD compatibility, you can now see a lot more of The Sword Coast as you explore – but it will never be as visually engaging as the game's successor (Baldur's Gate II). A side-by-side comparison screenshot can be found here, for a look into how the visuals have changed.
The original's severely dated FMVs have been removed and replaced with hand-painted animations, which work well as a more modern update, though, there a few holes where cinematics weren't replaced with anything.
The interface and menus have been updated, and scale well in both full-screen and windowed mode – and the text has been altered as well to be better-suited to modern resolutions.
Everything else, though, is as you remembered. From character models to environments, things remain largely unchanged – though at HD resolutions, the world probably isn't as big as you remembered it. It's all a part of growing up, I suppose.
You must gather your party before venturing forth
The story remains one of the greatest tales ever told – adventurers banding together to traipse up and down the Sword Coast solving all kinds of issues – from iron shortages, to bandit problems – while also uncovering a plot against you and your strange heritage, which just so happens to be tied directly into everything.
It has to be said: the scripting, characters and quests have now entered into the realm of being "charming" and "quaint". While the over-reaching plot is quite mature and complex in itself, it's presentation is definitely from a different time – a fact which is emphasised as soon as Overhaul's additional content and characters begin show up.
In fact, the three new characters – Neera, Dorn Il-Khan and Rasaad – are presented with the same level of polish found in the vastly superior, and more mature, Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn.
They all come with their own backgrounds and questlines, along with fully-voiced dialogue branches and character development. It's no surprise, then, that they almost seem out of place on the plains of Baldur's Gate 1.
Their presence also presents an additional quandry: for Baldur's Gate fans, there's already an established draw to certain characters in the classic – from the husband and wife team of Khalid and Jaheira, to the lovable Minsc and boo – you're almost hard-pressed to find a reason to care about the new guys.
That said, their integration into the pre-existing game world isn't jarring, and unless you've played the original game, you wouldn't even know that they weren't there before. So they might just mesh in with your adventuring – if you so choose.
Chaotic Good/Lawful Evil
I'm not even going to pretend to know the finite details of the Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition rules (that would just make the hardcore DnD fans angry), but in the game's terms, it's basically a system of rules and variables that play out in the background processes which determine everything you do in the game – from your starting stats, the success rate of picking and breaking locks, to how much damage you deal in combat.
The entire concept is based off of the roll of a die or dice, which in "real-world" terms, have a number of faces depending on the weapon, class, proficiency, etc. These figures are then also influenced by modifiers attached to your equipment, spells or potions, which ultimately results in one result: a hit/save, or a miss/loss.
Everything you decide when creating and equipping your character impacts this aspect of gameplay in some way.
This core mechanic of DnD games remains unchanged in Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition – and it thankfully operates largely in the background – but Overhaul has also performed some Franken-retro-stein feats and stitched in a large bulk of Baldur's Gate II's content into the game as well. That means a wealth of additional modifiers for you to consider.
From equipment and weapons, to sub-races and class kits – there's definitely a new spin on the old classic, and a whole lot of new variables to add into the mix. More notably, Baldur's Gate II character animations, spell casting and spell effects have also been imported into the game.
Despite the "newer" additions, though, this is old school RPGing, and it has difficulty to match. Even if you opt to adjust the difficulty settings to have an easier ride (at the expense of a large chunk of experience points), Baldur's Gate is quick to remind you that it's from a different era of gameplay.
There is little you can do with your mage who has 4 hit points, knows only a couple of low-level spells, and won't level up until several hours into the adventure. Get ready to save your game a lot.
So saith the wise Alaundo
The original Baldur's Gate was a big game – and with Overhaul's Enhanced Edition, it's just gotten even bigger.
Gone are the days you need to change between 5 game discs – everything is presented in a simple 2.2GB package, playable offline.
Things run smoother, loading times are practically non-existent, and the stand-alone Black Pits expansion adds on a whole new chunk of content to explore, even though its ties to the main game aren't apparent.
The game has gone live for download today across all platforms from their respective stores, and as such, I haven't had time to explore the multiplayer. But from the promises Overhaul has made, it's looking to be something that will add massive value to an already appealing package.
The game will have a difficult time to entice a new generation of gamers into its fold – with its dated shell and weathered paint – but for anyone who's played the classic and needs an excuse to revisit the Sword Coast, you're probably downloading it right now, already.
The bottom line: well done, Overhaul. You've proven that you can do it, and do it well – now bring on Baldur's Gate II.
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Ring Weekend Edges Vyjack in Seabiscuit 'Cap
Two races after Journey Home took the Jimmy Durante (gr. IIIT) at the seaside racetrack, stablemate Ring Weekend earned his sixth graded stakes win in the Seabiscuit Handicap (gr. IIT).
Two races after Journey Home took the Jimmy Durante (gr. IIIT) at the seaside racetrack, stablemate Ring Weekend earned his sixth graded stakes win in the Seabiscuit Handicap (gr. IIT).
A number of Breeders' Cup runners will be back less than a month later in the $200,000 Seabiscuit Handicap (gr. IIT) Nov. 26 at Del Mar.
Shadwell Stable's Tamarkuz, under all-time leading Breeders' Cup jockey Mike Smith, ranged up outside and rolled past Gun Runner to upset the $1 million Las Vegas Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I).
Without a full field and without a whole lot of speed in the race—at least on paper—the $1 million Las Vegas Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) looks to be Runhappy's race to lose.
As the deluge of workers lined up, eagerly awaiting the second training session to begin near the top of the Santa Anita stretch, trainer John Shirreffs held back Jerry and Ann Moss' Gormley for a few minutes to let the track clear.
Pick Six Racing's Vyjack knocked off Wise Dan as the fastest turf miler in Santa Anita's history Oct. 8 with a record-setting performance in the $200,000 City of Hope Mile (gr. IIT).
Obviously will take his fifth shot at the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) after a run in the grade II City of Hope Mile.
Though horses bred by Machmer Hall finished second in graded stakes over the weekend, it was Drefong's King's Bishop Stakes (gr. I) victory that the farm's connections found most exciting.
The $200,000 Pat O'Brien Stakes (gr. II) didn't look like a top race with an automatic berth to the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) on the line Aug. 27 at Del Mar.
Vyjack, previously trained on the East Coast by Bill Mott, logged a half-mile drill in :47 2/5 June 23 at Santa Anita Park, the fastest of 68 works at the distance in his first move for D'Amato.
Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Firestone's homebred Middleburg has shown his best at Monmouth Park and gave another example June 5 in the $100,000 Red Bank Stakes (gr. III).
Vyjack—who last time out won a Keeneland allowance over the same lawn upon which his half sister, champion Tepin, has picked up three grade I wins—returns to the graded ranks June 5 in the $100,000 Red Bank Stakes (gr. IIIT)
Off since being scratched from the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), Zayat Stables' El Kabeir will make his return in the Oct. 31 Bold Ruler Handicap (gr. III) at Belmont Park.
Gerald and Susan Kreesa's King Kreesa stole away on the front end June 13 to take the $300,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont Park, becoming just the third two-time winner of a race he also won in 2013.
Stuart S. Janney III's Ironicus shoots for his second straight graded stakes score in the $500,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont Park on June 13.
It took WinStar Farm's homebred Commissioner seven tries to get his first graded stakes score, but the A.P. Indy colt appears to have found his best stride at the 1 3/16-mile distance.
WinStar Farm's Skip Away Stakes (gr. III) winner Commissioner will look to claim his second graded event in a row in the $300,000 Pimlico Special Stakes May 15 at Pimlico Race Course.
Multiple grade I winner Shared Belief failed to finish April 18 in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II), eased by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith as Southern Stables' Moreno took the 1 1/8-mile test at Charles Town.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Charles Town Classic (gr. II) at Charles Town. read blog
Shared Belief, winner of the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) in his last start, turned in his final workout April 14 in preparation for the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 18.
A compact but experienced field will go out March 22 in the $100,000 Stymie Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack, as Evening Attire Stakes winner North Slope looks to fend off Micromanage and Vyjack.
Repole Stable's Micromanage returned to the dirt Dec. 13 and overpowered Vyjack in the $100,000 Queens County Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack, rallying five wide before securing the victory by 1 1/4 lengths.
Pick Six Racing's Vyjack will get one more start of 2014, and his connections hope to make it a win in the $100,000 Queens County Stakes at Aqueduct Dec. 13.
A solid field will line up Nov. 29 for the $500,000 Cigar Mile (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack, as grade I winners Secret Circle and Itsmyluckyday face off amongst a cast that includes Private Zone, Vyjack, and Bourbon Courage.
Fields are taking shape for the Nov. 29 Cigar Mile (gr. I) stakes program at Aqueduct Racetrack, featuring four graded events worth a combined $1.7 million.
Antonio Miuccio's Palace dazzled in the $500,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 30, diving to the rail and drawing off to finish the seven-furlong test in 1:21.95.
Belmont Sprint (gr. III) stakes winner Clearly Now takes on nine opponents as he attempts to duplicate his Herculean performance in the $500,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 30 at Saratoga Race Course.
An evenly-matched field of eight will face off in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Stakes (gr. I) on the Whitney undercard Aug. 2 at Saratoga, with seven of them already graded stakes winners.
Last seen being eased in the July 5 Suburban Handicap (gr. II) going 1 1/4 miles, Rudy Rodriguez trainee will shorten back up after posting consecutive bullet works at Saratoga.
In the time that has passed since Palace Malice won the 2013 Belmont Stakes, both Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Preakness Stakes winner Oxbow have retired -- but Palice Malice is still going strong.
Grade II winner Vyjack, at this time last year a contender on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), returned from a lengthy layoff April 27 to win a seven-furlong allowance at Aqueduct.
Lecomte Stakes winner Vicar's in Trouble is keeping the spotlight on his sire Into Mischief.
Prime Cut, whose prominent half siblings are graded stakes winners Vyjack and Tepin. Prime Cut was bought by Carrie Brogden of Machmer Hall for a mere $1,000 at last year's Keeneland November mixed sale. read blog
Keeneland's January horses of all ages sale kicked off with solid trade and a gain in median but few fireworks during the opening session Jan. 6 in Lexington.
Life Happened, the dam of grade II winner Vyjack, was purchased by Solis/Litt for $750,000 as the top-priced offering early during the Jan. 6 first session of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale.
Catching up with the winners of last year's Kentucky Derby prep races -- including returns for Vyjack, Itsmyluckyday, Super Ninety Nine, and more. read blog
Pick Six Racing's grade II winner Vyjack was sent to New Bolton Center July 31 due to colic symptoms; the Into Mischief gelding will get a few months off following the discovery of a bad case of gastric ulcers.
Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow drew post 5 and was installed as the 2-1 second choice while Verrazano is the 9-5 morning-line favorite for the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) to be run July 28 at Monmouth Park.
Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Palace Malice towers over nine other sophomores -- including Mylute, Code West, Vyjack, and Moreno -- entered in the July 27 Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) at Saratoga.
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 258 selected yearlings for The July Sale, which will be held in Lexington July 15. The 2013 catalog may now be viewed at Fasig-Tipton's website and will be available from the company's offices.
Here's a rundown of the field for the June 8 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), with reasons each contender could get the money... and why they might not.
Here are some of the players in one of the most perplexing Belmont Stakes in years. read blog
Grade II winner Vyjack completed serious preparations for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) by working five furlongs in :59 Tuesday, June 4 at Belmont Park for trainer Rudy Rodriguez.
Trainer Ken McPeek confirmed Monday June 3 that Magic City Thoroughbred Partners' Frac Daddy will run Saturday in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park in field that could include 15 starters.
Preakness (gr. I) winner Oxbow and stablemate Will Take Charge will van to Belmont Park June 3 to compete in the upcoming Belmont Stakes (gr. I), Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas confirmed.
One day after a Preakness Stakes (gr. I) victory by Oxbow, the barn area at the Maryland State Fairgrounds at Timonium was flush with activity on the eve of Fasig-Tipton's Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale May 20-21.
A wet track at Monmouth Park prompted trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. to postpone a scheduled pre-Preakness (gr. I) breeze for Itsmyluckyday the morning of May 11.
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb gave exercise rider Jenn Patterson all the right signs May 9 in his preparation for the 138th Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course.
Two horses who were unplaced in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Normandy Invasion and Vyjack, have been added to the list of possible candidates for the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico.
Lenny Shulman reports the news of the day, including Vyjack's work, Giant Finish's arrival, the Pletcher 5 on the track, and the weather. Watch Video


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Facing TV Problems? Ask a TV Technician.
How long have you had the set for, and when did the problem occur?
Also, what is connected for devices (Cable box, DVD, etc.), and do you have the same problem with each?
Additionally, is this something you're looking to try and repair yourself, or are you looking for a diagnosis and estimate?
At least 4 years and on the weekend.
I have disconnected everything.
Given the price of new TV's and the age of the TV I am thinking of buying a new one rather than get this one repaired unless it is simple.
Thanks for the reply.
Can you please press the MENU button on the TV remote, and let me know if the MENU comes up?
Unfortunately I do not have good news for you. There is no sequence of buttons you can press the reset the TV, and it will require circuit testing and component replacement to operate properly again.
There are basically three problems that would cause this, the Power Supply, the Backlight Inverter boards, or the LCD panel itself has failed. Voltages need to be measured at the power supply outputs, using a DMM with nothing connected to it but AC Input. If the readings are proper, then the other boards need to be connected one at a time, until one causes the voltage to shut down at the output. If the supply outputs power with all of the boards connected, then the backlight inverters need to be tested. The backlight inverters will run you around $450 to have replaced. If the LCD panel is receiving power from the inverter boards, then it has failed and will cost you more than a new TV (around $1100) to have replaced and it is not cost effective to repair this set.
If you do not have experience testing live voltages on a circuit board level, then I would suggest using the link below to locate a tech in your area:
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Welcome..I have 23 years of Experience In the Appliance Repair Field..Working directly with All Major Appliance Brands...I take it you are referring to the freezer section..? I have a diagram for both the freezer and the fridge side..Yes you can purchase extra shelves..Take a look at the diagram ..Then let me know which shelves you are interested in..Hopefully we can get mom situated..Thanks Bob
She wants a shelf with a guard of some kind on the front for meat packaged (on freezer side) in middle....not necessarily a drawer ...a basket or shelf with guard would be ok. Ideas? The sliding shelf won't work because everything would fall off of it when pulled out. Please respond with pricing.
Well the only shelve available for this unit is what is in the diagrams..You could add a another shelf to the existing shelves..As far as the guard goes nothing that i know of is available.


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Professor Named Interim President of Texas A&M
A veteran Aggie who has been Vice Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System and a professor of Soil and Crop Sciences has been named interim President of Texas A&M University, 1200 WAOI news reports
Dr. Mark Hussey is also Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
He will serve as president on an interim basis while a nationwide search is conducted for a permanent successor. A&M Chancellor John Sharp says Hussey will not be a candidate for that position.
A&M professors were hoping for an interim president with an academic background. Governor Perry, who is, probably along with Johnny Manziel the most prominent Aggie in the state, caused controversy when he threw his support behind the A&M Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives, who does not have classroom experience.
Texas A&M is the largest university in Texas and one of the largest in the nation, with 53,000 students.
Hussey will succeed R. Bowen Loftin, who resigned as President of Texas A&M to take a job as Chancellor of the University of Missouri.


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Savage: CNN's Blitzer "would have let children into the gas chamber in order to stay alive an extra day"
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Accusing CNN host Wolf Blitzer of being anti-Semitic and anti-Jewish in his coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Michael Savage declared that Blitzer is "the type who would have let children into the gas chamber in order to stay alive an extra day."
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On the July 24 edition of his nationally syndicated radio program, Michael Savage declared that CNN host Wolf Blitzer is "the type who would have let children into the gas chamber in order to stay alive an extra day." Savage accused Blitzer of being "anti-Semitic ... anti-Jewish, and pro-Arab" because he "doesn't want to appear too Jewish ... and too pro-Jewish." Savage also claimed Blitzer is "Israeli originally." Blitzer was born in Buffalo, New York, according to a September 7, 2005, article in The Hill. According to Blitzer's bio on CNN.com: "He began his career in 1972 with the Reuters News Agency in Tel Aviv. Shortly thereafter, he became a Washington, D.C., correspondent for The Jerusalem Post."
As Media Matters for America has noted, Savage previously stated that "it's people like" philanthropist George Soros "who brought about the Holocaust," and labeled former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright a "brisket maker."
From the July 24 edition of Talk Radio Network's The Savage Nation:
SAVAGE: Ohio, Josh, you're up on The Savage Nation. Go ahead, please.
CALLER: Michael, how does CNN get off making these Hezbollah, malicious -- I can't figure this out, they -- they they're making them seem like they're treating the Lebanese people right, just like any other warlord, from Colombians when that started. They're just like any other --
SAVAGE: Well Josh, we keep hearing from Wolf Blitzer, the greatest quisling in the media's history. You know, Wolf Blitzer's Israeli originally. Did you know that, Josh?
CALLER: Hey, any nationality doesn't bother me. I love --
SAVAGE: No, no, let me explain why Wolf Blitzer is so anti-Semitic. He doesn't want to appear too Jewish. And in order to make sure he doesn't look too Jewish, and too pro-Jewish, he becomes anti-Jewish, and pro-Arab. That's number one. That's Wolf Blitzer's entire zeitgeist. So he's the worst of the bunch. He's the type who would have let children into the gas chamber in order to stay alive an extra day, in my estimation. The little, bearded Wolfy boy.
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Scottish, Danish and Irish production houses form film partnership
Scotland's Sigma Films, Denmark's Zentropa and Ireland's Subotica Entertainment are forming a partnership to develop eight new films from emerging UK and Irish film-makers. The partnership referred to as Advance Party II (APII) will build on the success of Andrea Arnold's Red Road, and Morag McKinnon's forthcoming Donkeys, which were produced under the specific conditions of Advance Party I (API).
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Thursday, May 20, 1999 Published at 11:46 GMT 12:46 UK
UK Politics
Labour denies London control claim
Alex Rowley says he has completed his task for Labour
Senior sources have denied that the general secretary of the Scottish Labour Party was sacked on the instructions of London-based officials.
Alex Rowley has left the post, saying his task of helping the party win the Scottish Parliamentary elections had been completed and he wanted to move on to new challenges.
BBC Scotland has been told by high-ranking Labour sources that Mr Rowley left of his own volition.
Suggestions that Millbank, Labour's headquarters in London, was dictating policy in Scotland, were ridiculous.
"When I became general secretary I had only one task in mind, to help win the Scottish Parliament elections.
"Now that is completed, I want to pursue other plans and will announce details in due course."
The former Fife Council leader had been seen as an increasingly marginalised figure in recent months but said he is leaving his post with a sense of achievement.
"This time last year we were trailing the SNP in the polls and Labour's prospects for the Scottish Parliament elections were being written off.
"This week Donald Dewar has been sworn in as Scotland's First Minister and a new ministerial team has been appointed.
"We achieved record results for a party in the middle of its first term of government.
"We held more parliamentary seats and more council seats than we ever thought possible. The SNP got a smaller share of the vote than they managed 25 years ago."
European election
Lesley Quinn, Assistant General Secretary of the Scottish Labour Party, will become acting general secretary to co-ordinate the party's European election campaign.
But the party is set to review its structures in a process expected to last about a month.
The Scottish National Party seized on Mr Rowley's departure as evidence of what it claimed was London control of Scottish Labour.
"Alex Rowley's departure, having clearly been pushed by Millbank, illustrates that Labour in Scotland are run by the control freaks in London," said the SNP's Mike Russell, South of Scotland regional MSP.
Mr Rowley, 35, became Scottish Labour general secretary a year ago.
First Minister Donald Dewar paid tribute to Mr Rowley, saying: "Alex Rowley has done a tremendous job for the Labour Party and made a massive contribution.
"I hope that he will go on to play just as important a role in the future and I look forward to working with him again."
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Things are about to go from bad to worse for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jacksonville (1-2) hosts the New Orleans Saints (2-1) Sunday at 1:00 p.m., which is bad news for a team that hasn't generated any offense this season.
The Jaguars have scored 29 total points this season.
The Saints are averaging 34.7 points per contest.
In a pass happy league, the Saints have outlined the blueprint for success. Every franchise wants to mimic New Orleans, a team that won the Super Bowl in 2009 by abandoning the run and investing in a pass-happy attack. Led by the proficient and mind-numbingly efficient Drew Brees, the Saints have shown that tossing the ball around, not sticking to a ground game, is what wins games in the NFL.
If New Orleans head coach Sean Payton is an architect for modern-day offenses, that makes Jack Del Rio Art Vandelay.
Put simply, the Jaguars' offensive approach is extinct.
The Jaguars lead the league in rushing attempts, with 108 this season, and are dead last in passing attempts. That old-school, grind it out philosophy has put the Jaguars at the bottom of the food chain in a sport that now requires passing to win. Jacksonville ranks 28th in the NFL in total offense and 31st (that's second to last) in scoring.
It should then come as no surprise that the NFL's three remaining undefeated teams—the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills—are in the top 11 in the league in passing yards per game. New Orleans and New England, which are 2-1 and have lost close games to undefeated teams,
lead the league in passing.
Passing is what equals success. The Saints proved that in 2009 and the Packers proved it in 2010 with Super Bowl victories. The Patriots have known this for a few years now and the rest of the league, for the most part, is catching on.
Led by Brees, New Orleans has a prolific air attack. The Saints lack a dominant receiver, but Brees' ability to quickly pick apart defenses on underneath patterns and then go for the jugular with precisely thrown deep passes has made New Orleans a consistent contender.
It's a strategy the Jaguars must learn. Last week they attempted just 21 passes and tried to protect a five-point halftime lead against the Carolina Panthers by killing the clock. Predictably, the strategy didn't pay off, as it's tough to play keep away for an entire half of football. Carolina came back to win the game following a –you guessed it—passing touchdown with four minutes left from rookie quarterback Cam Newton.
The Jaguars' reluctance to open up their offense is understandable to a certain degree. They have one of the game's top runners in Maurice Jones-Drew, a below average group of receivers and a rookie quarterback in Blaine Gabbert.
But that still doesn't excuse the team's completely vanilla paly calling the past few weeks. Obviously the Jags have to play the hand they're dealt. They have to decide between either a young QB like Gabbert or a serviceable backup in Luke McCown and their receiver problems won't be magically fixed mid-season.
It's not an ideal situation but the Jaguars have to take some chances on offense if they want to field a competitive offense. Del Rio and his staff have to if they want to keep their jobs, that much seems clear at this point.
So when the Saints march into town this weekend, take notes Jacksonville, because that's what a real offense looks like.Tags: Blaine Gabbert, Football, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Jaguars, Maurice-Jones Drew, New Orleans Saints, NFL, pass


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For many brands rooted in denim, concentrating soley in denim has become a thing of the past as denim brands such as Levi's Fenom branch out to create other apparel. Levi's Fenom has released a new technical Waterproof Mountain Parka. Four colorways include black, navy, red and yellow with the designs integrating Levi's trademark arcrutes into the design. Available now at select Fenom dealers.
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What do you mean by no save system? I know there is no real couch co-op. I mean there is, but you can't save player 2's progress right? How would that work exactly? Would I have to create a new character every time we load up the game?


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Labour today held Manchester Central with a majority of 9,936 votes - while the Conservatives candidate lost his deposit.
Labour's Lucy Powell was elected MP with 11,507 votes, taking over from veteran Tony Lloyd who gave up the parliamentary seat to stand in the police and crime commissioner elections.
In second place was the Liberal Democrat candidate Marc Ramsbottom, who secured 1,571 votes.
The Tory candidate Matthew Sephton won 754 votes, just five ahead of UKIP's Chris Cassidy.
The turnout of 18.16% was reportedly the lowest in a parliamentary by-election since the Second World War.
The post-war record until now for the lowest turnout is believed to be 19.9% in 1999 in the seat of Leeds Central.
The result is bad news for the Liberal Democrats as it represents a swing to Labour of 16.77%.
Lucy Powell (Lab) 11,507 (69.12%, +16.38%)
Marc Ramsbottom (LD) 1,571 (9.44%, -17.16%)
Matthew Sephton (C) 754 (4.53%, -7.25%)
Chris Cassidy (Ukip) 749 (4.50%, +2.98%)
Tom Dylan (Green) 652 (3.92%, +1.62%)
Eddy O'Sullivan (BNP) 492 (2.96%, -1.14%)
Loz Kaye (Pirate) 308 (1.85%)
Alex Davidson (TUSC) 220 (1.32%)
Catherine Higgins (Respect) 182 (1.09%)
Howling Laud Hope (Loony) 78 (0.47%)
Lee Holmes (People's Dem) 71 (0.43%)
Peter Clifford (Comm Lge) 64 (0.38%)
Lab maj 9,936 (59.68%)
16.77% swing LD to Lab
Electorate 91,692; Turnout 16,648 (18.16%, -26.15%)
More on this on our sister website the Manchester Evening News.


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GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich's Rogue Brasserie and Oyster Bar received high marks in a recent review by fairfieldista.com.
Reviewer Ann Quasarano offers up high praise for all Rouge has to offer, from the elegant decor to the cuisine including the escargots and, of course, the oysters.
Rogue Brasserie and Oyster Bar is located at 230 Mill Street in Greenwich.


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State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office has posted online details of the nearly $265 million in contracts and spending related to Superstorm Sandy recovery. The searchable database of agency spending and state contracts lets users view spending by date, amount, agency and vendor. DiNapoli has expedited the contract and payment process since the storm.
The Sandy recovery database is similar to Open Book New York, an existing feature on the comptroller's website that allows people to get details of state and local government spending, state contracts, and how the state has spent its federal stimulus funds.
"People are still hurting and need help. My office has processed contracts and payments for road repairs, roof replacements and park restorations across the flood zone," DiNapoli said in a statement. "It's important that funds get out quickly and for the public to see where their taxpayer dollars are going."
Examples of state funds that have been paid out so far include $98 million in expedited income-tax refunds for flood zone residents, $5 million for the restoration of Fire Island and more than $30 million in debris removal contracts with DRC Emergency Services. Most of the contracts are from the state Office of General Services and the Department of Transportation.
The $265 million is a small portion of the total cost of recovery, according to DiNapoli. Overall spending is expected to be in the billions of dollars.
The comptroller has introduced a package of relief measures to help homeowners and local governments by allowing property assessment adjustments on damaged properties, authorizing "storm bonds" for short-term financing to cover storm costs, and easing restrictions on local governments' and school districts' use of reserve funds.
These are some examples of spending in the Lower Hudson Valley:
— $300,000 to Hudson Valley Electrical Construction & Maintenance Inc. Dec. 20, 2012 to repair/replace generator at the New York National Guard's Camp Smith, Cortlandt Manor;
— $300,000 to Hudson Valley Electrical Construction & Maintenance Inc. Dec. 4, 2012 to repair/replace power lines at Camp Smith;
— $75,000 to G & M Mechanical Inc. Dec. 5, 2012 to restore heating, ventillation and air conditioning systems at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining;
— $300,000 to Mohawk Valley Utility Construction Corp. Dec. 4, 2012 to restore electric systems at Sing Sing;
— $300,000 to Kenstar Construction Corp. Dec. 4, 2012 to clean up and restore fencing at Sing Sing;
— $3.7 million to Eastern Excavation Nov. 26, 2012 for debris removal in the Hudson Valley;
— $3.73 million to Eastern Excavation Nov. 9, 2012 for debris removal in the Hudson Valley.
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Chris Jericho Talks New Fozzy Album, Future Plans + Argument With Record Label to Push 'Judas' as First Single
With the Y2J bug at its most infectious, Fozzy fandom has also spiked drastically with the release of 'Judas.'
With the Y2J bug at its most infectious, Fozzy fandom has also spiked drastically with the release of 'Judas.'
Chris Jericho, you just made the list… of must-see tours coming this year!
Soulfly's Max Cavalera, Fozzy's Chris Jericho and Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgan drop by VH1 Classic's 'That Metal Show.'
Watch as Theory of a Deadman share their anticipation for great shows -- and body slams -- on their upcoming dates with Fozzy.
Fozzy's Chris Jericho spoke with 'Loudwire Nights' host Full Metal Jackie about the 'Do You Wanna Start a War' disc, the band's career trajectory and more.
Fozzy frontman Chris Jericho has launched a fund for super fan Daniel House, who is dying from incurable cancer.
Chris Jericho talks about recording with Alter Bridge members, his hilarious experiences with Little Richard, arrests, how he met his wife + much more.
Chris Jericho sets the record straight on a recent death hoax, wanting to pursue music and wrestling, his fascinating start as a pro wrestler and much more.
The list of musicians who have jammed with Steel Panther onstage is endless. At the House of Blues in Hollywood, Calif., Fozzy singer / WWE superstar Chris Jericho and Black Veil Brides singer Andy Biersack joined Steel Panther for a cover of Scorpions' 'Rock You Like a Hurricane.'
Chris Jericho is a one-of-a-kind talent. From success as a professional wrestler, musician, author and many, many other crafts, there's a reason why Jericho's wrestling persona claims to be the best at everything he does. In that vein, Jericho has announced his third book, 'The Best in the World: At What I Have No Idea,' which will be released on Oct. 14.
The Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Music Festival is hitting up the White River Amphitheatre with a 'who's who' line-up featuring Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach, Adelitas Way, P.O.D., Fozzy, Deuce, Redlight King and much, much more. We also have your chance at winning free ticket to the show.
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Well, exactly under what circumstances has your son seen the boyfriend naked? Was it intentional, or by accident?
Have you tried telling your soon to be ex that you would prefer if the boyfriend not bathe your son?
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As one of my colleagues corrected stated to you in one of your previous questions, there is no law that makes it illegal for him to bathe your son, though I too would be uncomfortable the fact that he is the boyfriend and is showering with your yong child.
Obviously, if you believe there is anything inappropriate going on, you need to contact the authorities right away. Also, have you discussed this at all with your soon to be ex? Maybe she doesn't know this is going on. Or she may be willing to agree that her boyfriend no longer bathe with your son.
As the other expert pointed out to you, you could also file a motion with the court for the boyfriend not to have that kind of contact with the child but before you do that, discuss it with the child's mother and see if a resolution can't be worked out.


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The wife of the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, said the nation needed to understand Australia's indigenous culture better, so it could fully embrace all its people.
Her call was made in a speech to launch the Centre for Youth and Child, Health and Wellbeing at the University of Technology in Sydney this week. The centre's director, Professor Rosemary Johnston, has been urging Australian education authorities to make regional Aboriginal languages, history and cosmology a mandatory feature of all primary and perhaps early secondary education.
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From: Fred Weston [mailto:Fred at daytonawan dot com]
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 2:58 PM
To: Richard Morrell
Cc: Brandon Holland; 'fisch'; m0n0wall at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
Subject: Re: [m0n0wall] Feature request which would make m0n0wall even
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Richard Morrell wrote:
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>You could argue that a larger network might benefit from the reduced
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Das Meer in mir, Biutiful, Sin Nombre, Perfect Sense, Amelie, Mathilde, Wie im Himmel, Cheyenne - This Must Be the Place, Mystic River, 21 Gramm, Volver, Über uns das All, Rainman, Metropolis...
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By Prescott Morrill, Nonmotorized Transportation Research and Evaluation Specialist
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But how do we get those folks that may have a bike but don't ride in traffic? I'd argue a network of Bikeways for Everyone - a connected network of protected, separated bike lanes known as cycle tracks. If cities like Chicago and New York can do it, why can't we?
It's true that separated
It's true that separated facilities would help to promote bicycling for those with a lower risk tolerance, but a completely comprehensive network of separated facilities would be very expensive and take time. In the interim, there should be a focus not just on building-out new facilities, but retro-fitting existing facilities, educating both drivers and bicyclists in an effort to promote health and safety. While not a separated facility, bike boulevards are starting to change the way people see our streets, and have been effective in attracting new riders and improving roadway safety.
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