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Here are several tips for success at Thomas Edison: Thomas Edison is well noted for its many alternative methods of learning, aside from traditional classroom based lecture. Guided Study: Work independently with assistance of a mentor. Online Courses: Work with a mentor and other students through a series of lesson, reading assignments, discussion forum posts. TECEP: Thomas Edison State Course Equivalency Examinations: TECEP's are exams which must be proctored (by an approved proctor) for a variety of courses. The examinations cover the subject matter normally covered in a twelve week semester. Course on thumb Drive: Independent Study with course materials loaded onto a thumb drive. EPACK: EPACK's are independent study with no faculty assigned. Assessment is online with an approved collegiate proctor. CLEP/DANTES: CLEP and DANTES are independent exams taken online at an approved college near your location and on a variety of general education topics. Prior Learning Assessment: This is independent study with an assigned faculty member, in which the student must provide a portfolio validation of previous work and life experience which directly speaks to the course objectives which will be provided to the student. All course delivery methods have an examination assessment with an approved collegiate proctor or testing center with the exception of Prior Learning Assessment. PLA is a portfolio completed by the student and assessed by the course faculty member. The student must provide formal documentation such as; letters from sponsors or educators, supervisors, human resources, video or audio tapes, photos, or other proofs of compliance which must respond to each of the course learning objectives. Many PLA courses also require a narrative essay to support course learning objectives. While CLEP/DANTES and, TECEP course challenge examinations can help the student save quite a bit of money, I recommend blended learning with challenge exams as well as PLA, Guided Study and Online Courses. The benefit of taking Guided Study or Online Courses is that it helps the student to develop his or her writing skills. PLA courses help the student to identify course learning objectives and critically think of how to develop a regimented portfolio of validation to support the claim of prior learning experience. One other tip for students is to utilize the student electronic bulletin board to gain additional insights and helpful strategies to mitigate your educational adventure. Finally: Communicate with your Academic Advisor; discuss course selections, course strategies, and how your curriculum will benefit you in the working world.Read More
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smokey wrote:Some sources say Sanskrit and some Magadhi. Now I wonder is there any evidence? I apologize if the question has been asked previously on this forum.
Bankei wrote:The Buddha probably spoke a number of dialects since his travels took him over a wide distance.
Pali certainly did change after its arrival in Sri Lanka. There are differences in the languages of the canon and the commentaries and later commentaries. All languages change. Just think how much English has changed over the last 10 years.
Kare wrote:That is right. But the main reason for the differences between the sutta style and the commentary style is probably the fact that the suttas were oral, while the commentaries were written texts right from the start.
Bankei wrote:hi Kare
This may be so, but wouldn't you expect large variations in language across the vast distances in which the Buddha traveled? eg. from Lumbini to Buddhgaya it is about 400km in distance.
sphairos wrote:Mamaṃ etad cetaso parivitakko udapādi: (This train of thought occurred to me) What if Buddha spoke two or more different languages?
it has never crossed my mind, though it seems plausible: Ancient Indians knew many slightly different languages, and for the learned middle and high social class or strata persons it was a "must" to know the language of the sophisticated culture, some local "high" languages, and the vernacular widely spread languages. We know that Buddha was a learned person, why should we suppose that he knew only one language?
Dukkhanirodha wrote:That would explain why there are so many synonyms and synonym expressions in Pali.
Is there any research trying to identify if some synonyms were used more often than others according to the place where the particular sutta was spoken?
Modern scholars suggest that Pali was probably never spoken by the Buddha himself.In the centuries after the Buddha's death, as Buddhism spread across India into regions that spoke different dialects, Buddhist monks increasingly depended on a common tongue for their discussions of Dhamma and their recitations of memorized texts. It was out of this necessity that the language we now know as Pali emerged.
Individual wrote:The Buddha didn't speak. Whatever people heard, it was always their own language which they thought they heard him speak.
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The VanSituation puzzles (sometimes called lateral thinking puzzles) are ones where you need to ask lots of yes or no questions to figure out what happened in the situation. These are good puzzles for groups where one person knows the puzzle and answers the questions.
Three guys were walking home from school when a van pulled up to them. The man in the van tried to convince the boys to buy his merchandise, and eventually one of the boys gave in and bought some. The boy used some of the merchandise he purchased; and seconds later, he felt a strong head pain. His friends never tried to help him or call anyone to come help. What is happening?
AnswerThe man in the van was the ice cream man. The man in the van tried to convince the boys to buy the ice cream, so one boy bought one. After the boy ate it, he had a "brain freeze" or "ice cream headache", which is intense head pain.
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Largest ever wedding vow renewal ceremony set for Fountain HillsPosted: Updated:
A Fountain Hills jewelry store owner is attempting to break a 3-year-old world record by organizing the largest ever wedding vow renewal ceremony.
"Love in the Hills" is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, at Fountain Hills Park.
The event is being put on by Stephenie Bjorkman, owner of Sami Fine Jewelry store.
"It's completely free. Anyone can come. All we ask is that you bring a copy of marriage certificate and photo ID to participate. But, it's romantic, it's fun, it's crazy, it's chaotic, it's gonna be a blast," said Bjorkman.
If you are looking for an idea to impress your spouse on Valentine's Day, this might be a good way to score some points. Additionally, the event is free for everyone who participates.
Couples will also receive freebies from Sami Fine Jewelry and other sponsors.
More about the event can be found HERE.
The current world record for number of couples participating in a group wedding vow renewal stands at 1,087. That record was set at Miami University of Ohio in June 2009.
The Ripley's "Believe It or Not!" museum in St. Augustine, FL, attempted to break that record Sunday, however, only about 500 couples turned out.
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Wallingford, Conn. -- Edible Arrangements has set its sights on the Pacific Northwest for an aggressive expansion campaign designed to open as many as 30 new locations in the near future.
Edible Arrangements already has 10 locations in Oregon and Washington and sees significant opportunity for growth, which will be accomplished through franchising. Most of the growth will be focused in the Seattle, Tacoma and Portland areas and the company is currently seeking franchisees with the resources to open multiple locations.
The company currently has more than 1,100 locations in the United States and 14 countries worldwide.


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THOUSANDS of pounds of Asian-heritage gold jewellery have been stolen in nine raids on homes.
The thieves have targeted houses in Blackburn at weekends and used metal detectors to locate the jewels.
Now, after a meeting between victims and councillors, a call for action has been issued.
And councillors said they wanted the whole community to pull together to stop the thefts.
Asian heritage jewellery are pieces of high-value gold that are often given as presents and passed from generation to generation.
Founding member Yusuf Patel said tens of thousands of pounds worth of sentimental, high-quality gold had been snatched in the last month.
His home in Windsor Close was amongst those targeted, with £6,000 worth of precious 24ct gold bangles, earrings and bracelets being taken.
Mr Patel, who runs his own web development business, said he believed thieves were deliberately picking out Asian homes where high-value items could be kept.
He said homes in Cromwell Street, Waters Edge, Cumberland Street, Windsor Road, Pringle Street, Lincoln Road, Queen's Park Road and two in Edith Street had also been raided.
The thieves have been striking on Friday and Saturday evenings, often between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, when occupants have been out, often visiting family.
He said police had also told him about thieves using metal detectors to pinpoint exactly where gold was hidden in houses.
The 33-year-old father-of-two said it was now time for residents to launch their own campaign against the thieves.
He said: "We have decided we are going to take action ourselves by forming this pressure group. It is for the sake of security in the area, nobody feels safe."
A meeting was set up at Prospect Mill in the Queen's park area of Blackburn on Wednesday night which saw dozens of residents, including other victims turn up.
Mr Patel said the group wanted more CCTV, extra police patrols and to find out what can be done to avoid being targeted again.
Distribution worker Ibrahim Haswat went along to the session after £10,000 worth of gold and around £5,000 in cash was stolen from his home in Lincoln Road.
He said: "The burglars came through the back door between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Saturday 26 April.
"They used a pitchfork to smash one of the glass doors.
"The thieves went straight upstairs and pulled out the safe from the cupboard. They did not touch anything else.
"It is like somebody knew where the items were."
He said the bangles, earrings and necklaces that were taken belonged to his wife and daughter Sara and had been wedding presents.
Mr Haswat said he attended the meeting to make sure the thefts did not happen to more people.
The father-of-three said: "It is time to take action and speak to councillors and the police."
Audley councillor Salim Sidat, who listened to the victim's issues, said a meeting was being set up so residents could talk to police and council officers.
He said: "It is nice everybody is pulling together as a community.
"We have not got a lot of money to throw around, but we will see if we can have more community involvement.
"We want to ask officers questions and hopefully they will be able to take it further."
The action comes after a number of similar high-profile robberies and burglaries across East Lancashire.
Restaurant owner Ibby Ali's two young daughters were held at knifepoint when three masked raiders burst into their Rossendale Road, Burnley, home and forced the girls to lead them to the valuables in February.
And in Blackburn, a pregnant woman and her young son were threatened with a knife and screwdriver in March when men in balaclavas burst into their Edith street home and demanded cash and gold.
A police spokesman said it was possible the burglaries were linked because of the similar times of day they were happening.
Sgt Jon Cisco, from the north east neighbourhood policing team, in Blackburn, said: "I am aware that in the last six to 12 months there has been some Asian jewellery stolen and inquiries remain ongoing."


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A benchmark ETF that includes many of the retailers profiled today is the iShares DJ US Consumer Services Sector Index Fund ( IYC) ($93.04), which remains below its multi-year high at $93.85, set on Feb. 13, 2013. The 21-day and 50-day simple moving averages (SMA) are $92.62 and $90.55 respectively, with my semiannual risky level at $95.48.
Reading the Table OV / UN Valued: The stocks with a red number are undervalued by this percentage. Those with a black number are overvalued by that percentage according to ValuEngine. VE Rating: A "1-Engine" rating is a Strong Sell, a "2-Engine" rating is a Sell, a "3-Engine" rating is a Hold, a "4-Engine" rating is a Buy and a "5-Engine" rating is a Strong Buy. Last 12-Month Return (%): Stocks with a Red number declined by that percentage over the last twelve months. Stocks with a Black number increased by that percentage. Forecast 1-Year Return: Stocks with a Red number are projected to decline by that percentage over the next twelve months. Stocks with a Black number in the Table are projected to move higher by that percentage over the next twelve months. Twelve month trailing P/E ratios.


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For the gamers out there, have you seen the new NBA 2k13 trailer? If so, you probably noticed a couple of clips of Paul George in the trailer doing what I guess is his official trademark Windmill Dunk.
It's cool to have a few players that are getting some national pub. If nothing else, the Miami series gave the Pacers the much needed face-time that it takes to become popular again.
One other thought for those that aren't gamers... man this video sure got me hyped for the 2012-13 season!


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I'm puzzled why transcribed Pali doesn't always come out clearly when posted, whether this means I haven't installed proper fonts, or what. Once one installs "unicode" are all of these problems eliminated?
For example, Ven. Dhammanando kindly posted this for me in another thread:
jīvitaṃ attabhāvo ca, sukhadukkhā ca kevalā.
ekacittasamāyuttā, lahu so vattate khaṇo.
ye niruddhā marantassa, tiṭṭhamānassa vā idha.
sabbepi sadisā khandhā, gatā appaṭisandhikā.
anibbattena na jāto, paccuppannena jīvati.
cittabhaṅgā mato loko, paññatti paramatthiyā ti.
This is going to sound utterly stupid, but does everyone see those four little squares where letters are missing? Usually when this happens I can identify the missing letter - it's often the .m, but in this case that doesn't seem to be the case.
Could someone help me understand this, and also kindly supply the missing letters.
Thank you.


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AN underground electricity cable 'exploded' in Accrington, leaving 100 homes and businesses without power for more than three hours yesterday.
The pavement on the corner of Westwood Street and York Street was damaged following the incident, at around noon.
Properties in Whalley Road, Blackburn Road, and Hyndburn Road were left without power while repairs were carried out, while others experienced a short interruption.
Rob Burns uploaded a picture to Facebook and said there had been an 'explosion'.
He said: "Electrics blew a hole in the ground on the corner of Mary Mags'. Alarms are going off but houses are okay."
A spokeswoman for Electricity North West said: "The fault, which occurred on a piece of equipment underneath the pavement, caused external damage.
"We would like to assure customers that incidents of this nature are rare and we regularly inspect and maintain our underground network to ensure customers across the North West receive a reliable supply of electricity.
"Our engineers quickly arrived on site and restored power to the majority of customers by 3.30pm."
Witnesses said traffic lights in Hyndburn Road failed, while rumours also spread of McDonald's giving away free food after its power failed.
Backup generators kicked in at Asda, with a spokeswoman saying the store remained open, although it did close some of its chillers to preserve their contents.
She said: "We were trading as normal but the whole town centre was affected."
Tesco spokesman Mark Thomas said backup batteries were also used at the Extra store in Eagle Street.
He said: "We had a power outage in our Accrington Extra store today for half an hour. Our customers were asked to leave for ten minutes.
"We were soon back up and running serving customers again."
The power supply was uninterrupted at nearby Accrington Victoria Hospital, which also has back-up generators.
Nearby St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School, in Devonshire Street, was also unaffected, a spokeswoman said.
Firefighters from Accrington were called to the Globe Centre, in St James Square, after the cut triggered automatic fire alarms there.
A fire service spokesman said: "Our power went off too, but only for a second at dinner time."
Nobody at McDonald's could be reached for comment at the time of going to print.


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelUpscale hotel on the beach, with 8 outdoor swimming pools
Popular property highlights
Nestled on the beach, this Sharm el Sheikh hotel is within a 15-minute walk of SOHO Square and Montazah Beach. Shark's Bay Beach is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.
Hotel Features
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Royal Savoy Sharm El Sheikh's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants.
Room Amenities
All 36 rooms boast deep soaking tubs and offer free WiFi and furnished balconies. Free wired Internet and 24-hour room service are standard, as are LCD TVs with satellite channels.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Royal Savoy Sharm El Sheikh
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. At Royal Savoy Sharm El Sheikh you can cool off in one of the 8 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar and a swim-up bar. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Royal Savoy Sharm El Sheikh is a smoke-free property.
- Number of restaurants - 5
- Free airport transportation
- Poolside bar
- Swim-up bar
- Arcade/game room
- Total number of rooms - 36
- Number of floors - 2
- ATM/banking
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Full-service spa
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Health club
- Number of outdoor pools - 8
- Billiards or pool table
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Pool umbrellas
- Computer station
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms 5
- Multilingual staff
- Nightclub
- Garden
- Terrace
- Beach bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Free self parking
- Beach umbrellas
- Free beach cabanas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Tennis on site
- Conference center
- Outdoor tennis courts - 5
- Year Built 2007
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Children's pool
- Wedding services
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- DVD player
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Furnished balcony
- Access via exterior corridors
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Shower/tub combination
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Desk
- In-room safe
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Room service (24 hours)
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Pillow menu
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Tirana - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Caligula Hot Rock - This restaurant serves dinner only.
Seafood Island - This seafood restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Eest - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Rosmarino - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Outdoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the hotel. 8 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or spa tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Fitness classes on site
- Bowling alley on site
- Kayaking on site
- Motor boating on site
- Parasailing on site
- Playground on site
- Racquetball/squash on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Surfing/boogie boarding on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Volleyball on site
- Water skiing on site
Spa Services
The Savoy Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub.
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
- Number of treatment rooms 4
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Minimum age to access spa is 16
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-in time ends at 4 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
- New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
- Christmas Eve gala dinner fee
Optional extras
- Early check-in fee: USD 60
- Late check-out fee: USD 75
Hotel Name
- Royal Savoy
- Royal Savoy Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
- Royal Savoy Sharm El Sheikh
- Savoy Royal Sharm El Sheikh
- Sharm El Sheikh Royal Savoy
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December. A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December. Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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Goob The Noob wrote:garublador wrote:That only applies if you want to maintain the quality you are at. If you want to improve, you have to continue to assume it's broken and needs fixing, no matter what "it" is. It's the only way to make progress.
Not necessarily. Improvement can come from many areas that don't involve changing your technique - increased fitness, improved mental health and of course practice practice practice.
Yes, 100% necessarily. All of those things you mentined are still fixing things. If you don't change anything, you won't improve. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is just a cliche that applies to something you don't want to improve. Assuming the guy wants to improve (which is a safe assumption, considering he's asking the question) then he will have to fix something.
What exactly does "practice, practice, practice" improve anyway, if not technique? He's asking a technique question in the technique forum. He obviously wants help with his technique.


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TWO Hampshire chippies will be offering fish and chips at 99p in a marketing campaign on Saturday. (MAY17)
The Norwegian Seafood Council is working with 99 fryers across the UK to offer fish and chips at a price not seen for decades.
The two are among seven in the county to take part, while stocks last.
They are Caught in St Georges Street, Winchester, and The Frying Fish in Southampton.
Mark Teague from The Frying Fish, said: "We are so pleased to be taking part in this annual celebration. Fish and chips are a firm favourite in Hampshire; I know that our customers will enjoy the delicious Norwegian cod and chips on offer - and they will certainly enjoy the prices too."


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I am a police officer in Southern California. Approximately two years ago, I was forced to shoot and kill a mentally deranged woman who was attacking my partner with a knife. The incident, which lasted only a few minutes, finally concluded last month after a jury found that my actions were justified. The two years between the shooting and the civil trial (I was sued by the woman's son) were stress-filled, but were also filled with an outpouring of emotional support from my family, fellow officers and many citizens, most of whom were complete strangers.
One of the many things which made the past two years bearable was what I would like to call the "Brotherhood of the Cigar." Many a night on patrol found a lull in the action, which was then filled by myself and several of my fellow officers sharing cigars, usually La Unica 100s or Cuba Aliados robustos, with an occasional La Gloria Cubana (whenever we could find them). Those times allowed me to talk about the incident, which tremendously lessened the stress I felt. More often than not our impromptu "therapy" sessions were ended by an urgent call for service, usually a shooting or stabbing.
Another stress reliever was being able to attend several cigar dinners sponsored by one of the local tobacco shops. To be able to spend an evening in the company of others enjoying a fine dinner, fine wines and more than satisfactory cigars, conversing about simple pleasures, was "just what the doctor ordered." In fact, one of the jurors in my trial was dismissed by the other side because he had met me at one of the dinners.
Another benefit from those nights was the start of a great friendship with the proprietor of the sponsoring shop, a fellow former Marine named Odell "Smitty" Smith. Many a time I would go into his shop to purchase my weekly supply of cigars, only to spend an enjoyable hour just talking. His understanding, compassion and support was, and is, a priceless commodity.
It did not take the jury long to deliberate and conclude that I had no other option that spring night in protecting a fallen officer. Immediately after the verdict, I called my wife with the good news. The second thing I did was to go to a fast food drive through, buy lunch and go to Smitty's store. I gave Smitty the news, ate my lunch and then purchased a Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. 1. That was the best smoke I'd had in two years! There isn't a better celebration than a cigar smoked in the company of a good soul.
Darryl George Wood
Oceanside, California
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Dear Marvin,
I am a 24-year-old gay man who lives in New York City. I began smoking cigars when a professor of mine at New York University handed them out to celebrate the birth of his baby boy. I was 19 at the time, and my five-year cigar smoking journey has been one of the most exciting and rewarding adventures of my life.
Sadly, I have come across many people who make sweeping judgments about me both because I am gay and because I smoke cigars. It is ironic, Marvin, how similar these judgments are! In fact, many of your heterosexual readers have a very good idea how it feels to be gay in America because of the fact that they smoke cigars and receive the same type of persecution.
I have sat on a park bench smoking a fine cigar when someone who is walking by has turned to me and given me an angry sneer. How fragile these individuals must be if their afternoons are so quickly ruined by smelling cigar smoke for a split second as they pass me on a park bench! I still remember the day when a very large woman lectured me about how my health would suffer if I continued to smoke. I don't know about her, but I work out at the gym three times a week, swim three times a week, roller blade every day and eat a low-fat diet.
The hope for tolerance that all cigar smokers have is very similar to the hope that my gay brothers and sisters have. All we want is for people to realize that our private behavior neither affects nor concerns them in any way, shape or form, and that the United States of America was founded on the idea that every citizen may engage in his or her own personal pursuit of happiness unencumbered by others who may disagree with their ways.
The cigar and gay rights movements have a lot in common. In unison, we should all get together and tell the government to stay out of our smoking rooms and out of our bedrooms. It really is true that when we fight for the rights of one group, we are in turn fighting for the rights of all.
Christopher Lamparello
New York, New York
New York, New York
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Dear Marvin,
For quite some time now I have been enjoying the company of a good smoke after a long and stressful day at work. I enjoy smoking cigars as much as I do purchasing them, touching them, and smelling them. As a single male under the age of 30, I try to socialize as much as possible. My career and my future are very important to me. I also realize how unacceptable smoking is in today's world. I seem to be in a generation that is split down the center, creating two factions: the smoke haters and the smoke lovers.
In the past six weeks a friend of mine has decided to try the time-honored ritual of cigar smoking. She was very impressed with the taste and now looks forward to a cigar as much as I do. Lately my friend and I have been going to a secluded local restaurant/bar to sample different drinks and cigars during the week. I have always, and will always, smoke cigars where others are not bothered by the aroma. If I know that someone around me is bothered by my smoke, I don't enjoy my cigar as much as I should. I have always been a considerate cigar smoker.
This same friend of mine had a birthday last week, and I received an invitation for a formal dress party in her honor. As my gift to her I purchased several cigars that I felt she would enjoy. As she opened the gift around a crowd of people, she thanked me and appreciated the time I spent in selecting the cigars. Her sister immediately stood up and began to ridicule me in front of everybody for forcing a bad habit on someone else. As I glanced around the room, all private discussions had stopped and attentions were in my direction. As the uncontrolled sister spoke on, her voice became more intense. She was actually telling everyone in the room that I had forced someone to smoke cigars and my gift was proof.
As I drove home that evening I began to wonder about forcing beliefs on others. It was obvious that she felt it was my fault that her sister started smoking cigars. I was the "bad guy," because she knows that her sister can make her own decisions in life regardless of other opinions. There is one simple point to be made about this situation. She feels that I am forcing a belief on someone else, yet that is exactly what she was doing to me.
Sean P. Klunder
Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, Illinois
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Dear Marvin,
I am a 20-year-old college student and cigars are my life. Or, should I say, my livelihood.
Since the age of 14, I have been working for my uncle's tobacco distribution company, where he deals primarily with premium cigars and fine pipe tobaccos. I am, more or less, his right-hand man.
Given my surroundings, becoming a cigar smoker was inevitable and proved to be enjoyable. I have had the privilege of working with classy, interesting people who have supported my enthusiasm by giving me fantastic cigars to try. Needless to say, this is a great job for a young cigar smoker to have.
Being a middleman company, I don't get to see our cigar smoking public, though I know it is there, and multiplying; I'd have to be blind not to see the increase in demand over the past few years (due largely in part to Cigar Aficionado), as we get a shipment of cigars in and sell out within hours.
Last month, I had the opportunity to attend several cigar affairs held at fine retail establishments, and finally met some of the people who make this smoking chain all possible. Contrary to the demonization of cigar smokers through the media, I found those who attended to be articulate, successful folks who liked to enjoy good company and some of the finer things in a comfortable atmosphere. I have never really connected with my peers and could never understand the fun in excessive drinking and partying. I prefer the relaxed, refined style of cigar smokers. It is a good time without having to work yourself into a frenzy in order to have fun. And not one person imposed his good time on everyone else.
The people I have met through the cigar industry have only given me a greater sense of pride in what we do.
Roger Matthew Kunkle
Brisbane, California
Brisbane, California
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Dear Marvin,
Recently, I was invited to a wedding in Pasadena, California. Knowing how strict (ridiculous) smoking laws are in California, I was quite pleased to see that the reception was being held at Bistro 45; Bistro 45 is listed in your Guide to Cigar Friendly Restaurants as allowing cigars on the patio.
Shortly after my arrival, I smelled the aroma of a fine cigar and followed my nose to the patio where I found pastry chef David Berg enjoying a good cigar. After a brief discussion with him concerning the smoking laws of California, the pleasure of a great cigar, etc., we agreed to meet after the dinner to enjoy fine Macanudos together.
After a lovely reception and a wonderful dessert (thank you, David), I adjourned to the patio for my after-dinner smoke with chef Berg. We had barely begun to enjoy our cigars when the manager approached me and advised me that cigar smoking was not permitted. I reminded him that he was listed in the Cigar Aficionado guide as a cigar friendly establishment. The manager affirmed that they do permit cigars on the patio when the restaurant is "open," however, since the restaurant was "closed" for a private function (for which I was an attendee and had been given permission to smoke by the host), he would not permit cigars. Once again, the logic of Californians is beyond belief!
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CLEVELAND -- There is uncertainty at the back end of the Indians' rotation and the free-agent market still includes some big-ticket arms. Cleveland could spend money to bring in an experienced veteran or give a few in-house options a chance at winning the job.
Indians manager Terry Francona sounds content with the latter scenario.
"I think we're pretty settled," Francona said on Wednesday. "I know [general manager Chris Antonetti] is always trying to make us better, but if we go to Spring Training tomorrow, I'm fine. ... When you start looking at the dollars you can allocate for pitching, I think we'd rather see [the internal] guys pitch."
The Tribe's rotation projects to include Justin Masterson, Corey Kluber, Danny Salazar and Zach McAllister, with Carlos Carrasco, Josh Tomlin, Trevor Bauer and Shaun Marcum entering the spring as the main candidates for the final job. Last season's No. 2 starter, Ubaldo Jimenez, remains a free agent, and lefty Scott Kazmir left to sign a two-year, $22-million deal with the A's.
Francona feels the arms already in the fold can make up for the innings lost.
"We have guys in place that we want to see either pitch or play," Francona said. "We've got [Yan] Gomes behind the plate now. We want to see him. We want to see Carlos Carrasco pitch. We want to see Josh Tomlin pitch. So rather than go out and spend some money on guys, we want to see our guys.
"We have Corey Kluber, Zach McAllister and Danny Salazar, hopefully, for a full year. So we have guys in place. We made some moves last year with [Nick Swisher] and [Michael Bourn] and we knew that those were probably our moves. Now, we just have to go see how well we can play."
Francona is especially excited about Salazar.
"Like you can't believe," said the manager. "The sky is kind of the ceiling for Danny, but you don't want to make too many proclamations on a guy that's only made eight or 10 starts. But I can't wait to see him log 34 or 35 starts."
Asked if the Indians might still be in the mix to re-sign Jimenez -- should the asking price drop closer to Cleveland's range -- Francona played it coy.
"That's probably better suited for Chris," Francona said. "I'm not comfortable talking about the free agents who are out there, because they're not technically our players right now. I agree that Ubaldo was fantastic in the second half of the year."
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Best 4 days in sports coming up. Nothing else is close.
we doing a bracket pool?
I'd be down for a bracket pool.
Anyone else have a little trouble getting up for the tournament when their team isn't in it? It kind of loses some of it's luster. Luckily, I've gotten used to it :/
Louisville, Kansas, Zona, michigan St.
I'll go ahead and create a group for us @ ESPN.
I'll post the info as soon as I can.
The Albany-Mount St. Mary's game was surprisingly entertaining for a play in game between two 16 seeds.
Sad that Stainbrook is not the same since his injury. That team was playing great basketball before he went down. Justin Martin really started to play good basketball. Stainbrook is their difference maker though they needed him healthier.
Iowa/Tennessee game had a 6 point swing tonight. That's pretty damn weird, haven't heard about any injuries/suspensions or anything.
Fran's son is having surgery for cancer maybe it was announced he won't be coaching. I didn't read it anywhere, but I assume he won't be there most of the day his sons surgery is in Iowa tomorrow morning.
Yes, I just saw this article, he won't be at the game and that is the best case scenario. I hope he is coaching the game that means the surgery went well.
Im curious which way was the swing? I could see that helping Iowa. They haven't played inspired ball lately, I could see it help them rally around their coach. Not sure it really changes anything, but that is interesting sports betting is a crazy world.
Iowa went from a 3 point favorite to a 3 point dog. I honestly feel like a dirtbag analyizing it any further now that I know what's going on.
The Ohio State-Dayton game is pretty bad. Neither of these teams are any good at all.
I don't know, I've enjoyed it. At least it's close. Wisconsin is doubling up American and Pitt is quadrupling up Colorado right now.
OSU down 1 with 20 left.
Craft's gone. Finally.
Wow OSU loses.
What the **** was I thinking when I picked Colorado over Pitt?
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
I filled out 6 brackets and my hatred for Sloopy willed me to pick against them in all 6. BILLION DOLLARS HERE I COME
Will be 3/3 so far, Cincinnati needs to pick it up against Harvard, that was sort of my pick against what most people were picking as an upset.
"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."
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Yeah, this is one I think I picked different in different brackets.
The defender idiots once compared to Victor Oladipo beaten off the dribble by a guy no one has ever heard of to end his career. So delicious.


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PEORIA, Ariz. -- Mike Fiers has a clear goal for this season -- 200 innings -- and a new pitch he hopes helps him get there.
The right-handed Brewers starter is trying to incorporate a two-seam, sinking fastball this spring, another weapon to go inside on right-handed hitters and tail away from left-handed hitters. It would be a complement to Fiers' fastball/curveball/changeup/cutter repertoire.
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My husband is getting palliative and/or hospice care since March. As some of you may recall, he's had some issues. He is somewhat jaundiced because his stent does not seem to be working as well as it once did. It still clearly is draining into the external bag. But, his doctor thinks the tumor has likely grown and another duct is blocked. Al has chosen not to have another stent procedure.
I recently have noticed that the palms of his hands and bottom of his feet are kind of ashen or gray in color. It is quite noticeable since the rest of the skin has the yellow hue. Has anybody else ever seen this? Whenever I bring anything up to the hospice nurse, they just act like he's doing great. I agree with the positive attitude around him. I just don't have any idea why somethings happen. Also, I continue to work and I am trying to get a feel for an answer from them if it is time to take time off. Every time I feel I need to be home, he rebounds.
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Dave McCormack, owner of Gateway wrote:"The most recent runs of Sabre are less stable, but not JUST because of the lower PLH,, because of the smaller bead,,, which like the PLH, beads and concaves and rim depths are all also extremely important to the stability.
Baby blue Illusions are a perfect example of PLH and again YES, lowering this height is what we try to do when we run E Illusions. It can be done by a WIDE range of variables from temperature of polymer, Temperature of mold, speed of injection, pressure, hold time, how they are stacked on the table and a combination of any more,,,plus a combination of the above mentioned.
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|Dietary Supplement: Vitamin D3 Dietary Supplement: Placebo
|Phase 2 Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Safe and Effective Vitamin D Supplementation in HIV
- Vitamin D Supplementation Safety [ Time Frame: 12 months ]elevated serum calcium (above age-specific range) associated with elevated serum 25D (>160 ng/mL)
|Study Start Date:
|July 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2017
|Primary Completion Date:
|June 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: 7000IU/day
29 subjects will be randomized to receive 7000IU/day of vitamin D3.
Dietary Supplement: Vitamin D3
7000IU per day of vitamin D3 for 12 months.
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
29 subjects will be randomized to receive placebo.
Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Once a day for 12 months.
Detailed Description:
Optimal vitamin D (vit D) concentration and metabolism are essential for normal immune function, growth, muscle, bone, and inflammatory status in children, adolescents and adults with HIV/AIDS. The impact of vit D supplementation will be evaluated for safety and efficacy using clinically important outcomes, and this will overcome the critical barrier for use of vit D supplementation in research and clinical care. Inexpensive and easy to administer, vit D supplementation may prove to be an effective and feasible treatment for symptoms and prevention of side effects for people of all ages living with HIV/AIDS in the US and around the world.
The study is a 12-month randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study of vitamin D3 (vit D) supplementation using 7000IU/day based on evidence from the Vit D Dose Finding Study-IRB 09-007332 in 58 subjects with both Perinatally Acquired (PA) and Behaviorally Acquired (BA) HIV/AIDS to assess the long-term safety in terms of serum calcium and 25OHD concentrations, and efficacy in terms of the effect of vit D supplementation on 25OHD, cathelicidin, growth (pre- and peripubertal participants), body composition, bone, muscle, immune and inflammatory status and HIV/AIDS disease severity and progression.
Primary Hypotheses:
H1: Vit D supplementation is safe and does not result in an increased incidence of elevated serum calcium (above age-specific range) associated with elevated serum 25OHD (>160 ng/mL) in treated subjects compared with the subjects receiving placebo.
H2: Vit D supplementation is significantly associated with both increased 25D and cathelicidin in treated subjects compared with subjects receiving placebo.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|5 Years to 24 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV seropositive diagnosed with standard techniques
- Age for PA Group: 5.0 to 24.9 y
- Age for BA Group: 15.0 to 24.9 y
- In usual state of good health (no hospitalizations, emergency room or unscheduled acute illness visits for 2 weeks prior to enrollment)
- Subject and/or family commitment to the 12-month study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Other chronic health conditions that may affect growth, dietary intake, and/or nutritional status
- Pregnancy
- Participation in another HIV intervention study with impact on 25D serum concentrations
- Use of vit D3 supplementation for the purpose of treating vit D deficiency
- Use of vit D3 supplementation not part of a prescribed treatment plan for vit D deficiency (subjects willing to discontinue supplementation will become eligible after a minimum of a 2 month washout period)
- Non-English Speaking
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01475890
|United States, Pennsylvania
|Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
|Principal Investigator:
|Virginia A Stallings, MD
|Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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|Responsible Party:
|Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01475890 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
5R01AT005531-02 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|September 13, 2011
|Last Updated:
|March 15, 2017
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Vitamin D
Growth Substances
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Bone Density Conservation Agents
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If they are to function in this manner, medical students must have somatic sensation and the functional use of the senses of vision and hearing, and equilibrium. They must have sufficient exteroceptive sense (touch, pain and temperature), sufficient proprioceptive sense (position, pressure, movement, stereognosis and vibratory) and sufficient motor function to perform the activities described in the sections that follow. Students also must be able to consistently, quickly and accurately integrate all information received by whatever sense(s) and have the intellectual ability to learn, integrate, analyze and synthesize data, and the appropriate behavioral and social skills for patient interaction.
In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 and ADA Amendments Act of 2008, technological compensation can be made for some handicaps in certain of these areas, but the student should be able to perform in a largely independent manner.
The medical student must be able to observe and participate in demonstrations and experiments in the basic sciences, including, but not limited to, physiologic and pharmacologic demonstrations in animals, microbiologic cultures, and microscopic studies of microorganisms and tissues in normal and pathologic states, and anatomical specimens. The student must be able to observe a patient accurately at a distance and close at hand. Observation necessitates the functional use of the senses of vision, hearing and somatic sensation. It is enhanced by the functional use of the sense of smell.
A medical student should be able to speak, to hear and to observe patients in a sensitive manner. A medical student should be able to elicit information, describe changes in the patient's mood, activity and posture, and perceive nonverbal communications. The student also must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form with all members of the health care team.
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Most fantasy web sites and other resources do little if any analysis on playing for next year, or what is known less elegantly as "dumping." Some analysts refuse to even acknowledge that it is part of the game and advise that it is always best to trade with this year in mind and worry about future consequences next year.
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It was a load of rubbish: in effect, a Pentagon press release presented as journalism and reminiscent of the notorious fiction that justified the bloody invasion of Iraq in 2003. Among Tisdall's sources were "senior advisers" to General David Petraeus, the US military commander who, in 2006, described his strategy of waging a "war of perceptions . . . conducted continuously using the news media". Theatre of the absurd The media war against Iran began in 1979, when the west's placeman Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi was overthrown in a popular Islamic revolution. The "loss" of Iran, which, under the shah, was regarded as the "fourth pillar" of western control of the Middle East, has never been forgiven in Washington and London. Last month, the Guardian's front page carried another "exclusive": "MoD prepares to take part in US strikes against Iran". Again, only anonymous officials were quoted. This time, the theme was the "threat" posed by the prospect of an Iranian nuclear weapon. The latest "evidence" is warmed-over documents obtained from a laptop in 2004 by US intelligence and passed to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Numerous authorities have cast doubt on these suspected forgeries, including a former IAEA chief weapons inspector. A US diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks describes the new head of the IAEA, Yukiya Amano, as "solidly in the US court" and "ready for prime time". The Guardian's 3 November "exclusive" and the speed with which its propaganda spread across the media were also prime time. This is known as "information dominance" by the media trainers at the Ministry of Defence's psyops (psychological warfare) establishment at Chicksands, Bedfordshire, who share their premises with the instructors of the interrogation methods that have led to a public inquiry into British military torture in Iraq. Disinformation and the barbarity of colonial warfare have historically had much in common. Having beckoned a criminal assault on Iran, the Guardian opined that this "would of course be madness". Similar arse-covering was deployed when Tony Blair, once a "mystical" hero in polite liberal circles, plotted with George W Bush and caused a bloodbath in Iraq. With Libya recently dealt with ("It worked," said the Guardian), Iran is next, it seems. The role of respectable journalism in western state crimes - from Iraq to Iran, Afghanistan to Libya - remains taboo. It is currently deflected by the theatre of the Leveson inquiry, which the Telegraph's Benedict Brogan describes as "a useful stress test". Blame Rupert Murdoch and the tabloids for everything and business can continue as usual. As disturbing as the stories are from Lord Leveson's witness stand, they do not compare with the suffering of the countless faraway victims of journalism's warmongering. The lawyer Phil Shiner, who has forced a public inquiry into the British military's criminal behaviour in Iraq, says that embedded journalism provides the cover for the killing of "hundreds of civilians . . . by British forces when they had custody of them, [often subjecting them] to the most extraordinary, brutal things, involving sexual acts . . . Embedded journalism is never ever going to get close to hearing their story." It is hardly surprising that the MoD, in a 2,000-page document leaked to WikiLeaks, describes investigative journalists - that is, journalists who do their job - as a "threat" greater than terrorism. Wall of silence In the week the Guardian published its "exclusive" about Iran, General Sir David Richards, Britain's highly political military chief, went on a secret visit to Israel, a genuine nuclear weapons outlaw that is exempt from media opprobrium. No national newspaper in Britain revealed that he went to Israel to discuss plans for an attack on Iran. 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A formal policy barring members of street gangs from wearing their colors or other gang insignia at the Marin County Fair was promptly endorsed by county supervisors Tuesday.
The dress code policy affirms current rules which officials feared were too informal to withstand legal scrutiny in light of a recent court decision.
An ordinance establishing ground rules received a tentative blessing from the Board of Supervisors and was scheduled for formal adoption after a public hearing June 18.
"This is not a change in policy," Supervisor Steve Kinsey noted. "This is a tightening up of our legal confidence."
County Counsel Steve Woodside, who won a four-year contract as Marin's top lawyer Tuesday, had reason to question the legal standing of Marin's informal fair dress code. When he served as Sonoma's top lawyer, an appellate court scrapped a similar Sonoma County fair rule as too vague.
Constitutional, access to public accommodations and free speech issues were churned when a Hells Angel was ejected from the Sonoma fair because he refused to remove his club jacket.
Marin's new rules still allow gang members to attend when they cover up or remove gang insignia, while providing a better legal framework enabling ejection of those who refuse after review by authorities who are deemed gang experts. Still, Supervisor Kate Sears, a former top state prosecutor, wondered whether it could weather a legal attack. "It has a much better chance of withstanding judicial scrutiny than the one we have now," said Deputy County Counsel Ed Kiernan.
Outlawed insignia such as gang jackets, belt buckles and other "indicators" of gang affiliation will be posted in advance, on the fair website and at the gate, providing "advance notice to fair attendees on what is and is not allowed," said Undersheriff Mike Ridgway. Gang members will be welcome as long as they don't advertise their affiliations or display their colors, moves officials say provoke members of other gangs and trigger turf battles.
"Specifically, we have reason to believe that a particular criminal street gang may be interested in attending the Marin County Fair this July while displaying street insignia," fair chief Jim Farley said in a memo to the Board of Supervisors. Officials declined to elaborate.
"We believe adoption of this resolution and ordinance would be a prudent action to provide Marin County Fair guests a safe and welcoming experience during the county fair, July 3 through 7," Farley said.
He noted the crackdown was aimed at formalizing "practices and procedures" and added "the very best security" will be on hand. Local authorities will appear in force, augmenting efforts by Barbier Security Group.
Farley said the fair will provide a safe environment for families, and noted that officials have pursued a school and education theme including displays, presentations and activities for children. About 1,000 youngsters will perform on various stages, he added.
County schools chief Mary Jane Burke said educators are thrilled about the opportunity the fair provides to promote children and education.
"I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful, entertaining event," Supervisor Susan Adams said, calling Farley and Burke "two great cheerleaders for our fair."
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I started to notice him towards the end of the game. He looked like he could defend. It looked like he had long arms was was athletic. Just thinking about him as a possible b/u PG next year.
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