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- BSO Case Number: PB13-09-2252
- PIO Number: 13-10-10
- Date: September 9, 2013
- Time: 2:45 p.m.
- Place of Occurrence: 901 N.E. 12 Ave., Pompano Beach
- Jurisdiction: Pompano Beach
- Glenn Girard, age 52, Coral Springs
- Juvenile male, age 14, Pompano Beach (IN CUSTODY)
Description of Incident:
Broward Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a 14-year-old boy Monday for robbing a mail carrier at gunpoint in September. The teen, who had 10 outstanding warrants and was on probation, was charged with armed robbery.
Detectives say he wore a mask from the movie "Scream" and carried a black handgun when he confronted the uniformed mail carrier in the area of 901 N.E. 12 Ave. in Pompano Beach as he delivered mail. He pointed the gun at him and demanded his keys. The mailman, 52-year-old Glenn Girard, complied, handing him the key to his postal truck, but the boy kept pointing the gun at his face. Girard pushed the handgun away from him, and the two wrestled. Then the teen ran away, dropping the key and the mask in the process. Girard was left with scrapes and bruises on his knees.
BSO and the U.S. Postal Inspector began an investigation. After local media outlets covered the story, detectives received an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip naming the juvenile. He later confessed his involvement to detectives. The juvenile's warrants were mostly for burglary and grand theft.
The teen was arrested Monday and transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center and then to the Juvenile Detention Center.
- INVESTIGATORS: BSO Det. Copley, CID
- THIS REPORT BY: Dani Moschella/PIO 10/8/13 1500
Posted At: 10/08/2013 03:03 PM
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LONGWOOD, Fla. - A 1-year-old girl who was run over by a family member in the driveway of a Longwood home has died, police said.
The incident happened about 12:40 p.m. Friday in the 500 block of Freeman Street in the Longwood Plantations subdivision. The accident happened at the home of the girl's parents, but the car was being driven by another family member, police said.
The girl was taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital and died early Sunday, police said.
Police initially told Local 6 that they had received a report about a missing child before discovering the girl had been hit.
"While police were en route, we were advised by dispatch that the child was not missing but was hit while somebody was reversing in their driveway," said Kevin Tuck, of the Longwood Police Department.
Police are investigating who was responsible for the child at the time of the incident.
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PROTECT Continued Access Post Marketing Surveillance Trial (PROTECT-CA)
This study has been completed.
Medtronic Vascular
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Medtronic Vascular
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: February 18, 2009
Last updated: April 13, 2015
Last verified: April 2015
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In order to expand safety information in patients treated with the Endeavor Drug Eluting Stent System, or next generation model, a Continued Access (CA) study is added to the PROTECT Trial. The amended study is "PROTECT CONTINUED ACCESS" ("PROTECT CA").
|Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant, 1
|Device: Endeavor® Zotarolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Patient Related OuTcomes With Endeavor Versus Cypher Stenting Trial: PROTECT Continued Access Post Marketing Surveillance Trial
Further study details as provided by Medtronic Vascular:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- To Evaluate Overall Stent Thrombosis Rate of the Endeavor® Zotarolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System in a Patient Population Requiring Stent Implantation [ Time Frame: 3 years ]The primary endpoint rate of ARC-defined definite or probable stent thrombosis at 3 years.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Composites of (Cardiac) Death and (Large) Non-fatal Myocardial Infarctions. [ Time Frame: 3 years ]Total death and and number of patients with all non-fatal myocardial infarction. Cardiac death and number of patients with all non-fatal myocardial infarction. Total death and number of patients with large non-fatal myocardial infarction. Cardiac death and number of patients with large non-fatal myocardial infarction.
|Study Start Date:
|January 2009
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2015
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Endeavor® Zotarolimus Eluting Coronary Stent
Endeavor® Zotarolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System
Device: Endeavor® Zotarolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System
Endeavor® Zotarolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System in a patient population requiring stent implantation
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient is > 18 years of age (or minimum age as required by local regulations).
- The patient or patient's legal representative has consented to participate and has authorized the collection and release of his medical information by signing the "Patient Informed Consent Form".
- All lesions requiring interventions (target lesions - one to a maximum of four) in one or more native coronary arteries are amendable for implantation of one or more Endeavor® Zotarolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System.
- Patient indication, lesion length and vessel diameter of the target lesion(s) are according to the 'Indications for Use' as mentioned in the 'Instructions for Use' that comes with every Endeavor® Zotarolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System. Please check the 'Instructions for Use' that comes with the product. Please be aware that the 'Instructions for Use' may be subject to change during the course of the study.
5 The patient is willing and able to cooperate with study procedures and required follow up visits.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women with known pregnancy or who are lactating.
- Planned elective surgery necessitating discontinuation of clopidogrel within the regular planned period of clopidogrel administration.
- Patients expected not to be compliant with the anti-platelet and/or anticoagulation therapy regimen.
- Previous brachytherapy.
- Previous implantation of a drug eluting stent.
- Previous implantation of a bare metal stent in the preceding year.
- Simultaneous or planned intervention other non cardiac vessels including but not limited to renal artery or carotid artery.
- Current medical condition with a life expectancy of less than 3 years.
- Manifest acute severe heart failure (Killip class III-IV).
- The patient is currently, and during the first 3 years of the PROTECT trial, participating in another investigational device or drug study that clinically interferes with the PROTECT-study endpoints; or requires coronary angiography or other coronary artery imaging procedures. The patient may only be enrolled in the PROTECT-study once.
- Patients with medical conditions that preclude the follow-up as defined in the protocol or that otherwise limits participation in this study.
- Patients on warfarin or similar anti-coagulant therapy.
- Patients with hypersensitivity or allergies to one of the drugs or components indicated in the Instructions for Use.
- Patients who are judged to have a lesion that prevents complete inflation of an angioplasty balloon.
- Patients in whom anti-platelet and/or anticoagulation therapy is contraindicated.
16 Transplant patients.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00846846
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00846846
|United States, Massachusetts
|University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center
|Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01605
Sponsors and Collaborators
Medtronic Vascular
|Study Director:
|Lisa Bousquette
|Medtronic Cardiovascular
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017
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|Medtronic Vascular
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|NCT00846846 History of Changes
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Version 1.0, 29 October 2008
|Study First Received:
|February 18, 2009
|Results First Received:
|May 30, 2014
|Last Updated:
|April 13, 2015
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Coronary Artery Disease
Myocardial Ischemia
Coronary Disease
Myocardial Infarction
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
Antineoplastic Agents
Antifungal Agents
Immunosuppressive Agents
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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Key gastrointestinal surgeries: Incisional gastropexy
THE PRIMARY INDICATION for gastropexy is to prevent the development or recurrence of gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV).1-16 GDV most often affects large- and giant-breed dogs that have deep and narrow chests.2-8,13-15 Several other risk factors have been associated with the development of GDV, including increasing age, ingestion of large amounts of food or water, eating rapidly or from an elevated food dish, fearful temperament, and exercise after eating.3-5,15,17-19 Additionally, first-degree relatives of dogs with GDV appear to be at an increased risk; prophylactic gastropexy is recommended in these animals.2,4,15 Because dogs with GDV that do not undergo a gastropexy have recurrence rates of more than 70% and mortality rates of 80%, gastropexy should also be performed in all patients with GDV.1,11,20
The goal of a gastropexy is to create a permanent adhesion between the gastric wall and the abdominal wall.1-16 Ideally, a gastropexy should create a strong adherence, have minimal complications, not affect the stomach's natural orientation or markedly alter gastric outflow, and require minimal postoperative management.6,10 Gastropexy is usually performed by attaching the pyloric antrum to the right abdominal wall to prevent further gastric rotation.9,15There are several types of gastropexies, including incorporating, tube, circumcostal, belt-loop, laparoscopic-assisted, and incisional.1,3-16 No controlled studies have compared adhesion strength, clinical outcome, and physiologic impact of all the gastropexy techniques, so the choice of procedure is often based on the veterinarian's preference.
Incorporating gastropexy
With incorporating gastropexy, the stomach wall is simply included in the linea alba closure.1,3,6,11 While this technique is rapid, it is not recommended because gastric perforation can occur if another midline celiotomy is performed without knowledge of the previous gastropexy and because the stomach may become abnormally positioned because of the procedure.1,3,6,11
Tube gastropexy
Tube gastropexy, including percutaneous gastrostomy, involves placing a mushroom-tipped tube through the abdominal wall and into the gastric lumen. Tube gastropexy results in a permanent adhesion after 14 days and permits postoperative decompression and direct access to the gastrointestinal tract for feeding and for giving medications.1,5,11 Tubes are usually left in place for at least seven days to allow sufficient time for fibrous tissue formation. The disadvantages of tube gastropexy include more intensive postoperative management and decreased holding strength compared with circumcostal gastropexy, resulting in an increased risk of GDV recurrence.1,3-6,11,13 Additionally, tube leakage and subsequent peritonitis can occur.4,5,8,11,14
Circumcostal gastropexy
With circumcostal gastropexy, a seromuscular flap from the stomach is wrapped around the last rib and secured back to the stomach wall.1,11 This procedure does not penetrate the stomach lumen and creates a strong adhesion.1,4,6,7,11,13 Potential complications include iatrogenic rib fracture, pneumothorax, and increased surgical time.1,4,6-9,11 Modifications to the procedure have helped decrease surgical time and postoperative complications while maintaining the holding strength of the original technique.1,7,9
Belt-loop gastropexy
Belt-loop gastropexy involves tunneling a seromuscular flap through the abdominal wall.1,10,11 This procedure can be performed quickly and results in a strong adhesion without entering the gastric lumen.11 Minimal complications have been reported, although pneumothorax can still occur.1


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Fun in pajamas
PJ POSES: Dudley Elementary kindergartners show off their "perfect pajama party poses" in teacher April Graham's room. Last week, all kindergartners studied the letter "P." As part of the learning, they were allowed to wear pajamas, have a party, watch a movie that started with "P," and have a pop or Powerade and popcorn. Pictured are, l-r: Front—Cade Atkinson, Trevin Stephen, Mason May, Brayden Newbrey, Mavrix Butterfield, Lucas Sabin, Spencer Riley, Loki Brian; Back—Graham, Abigail Welte, Amaiya Carlson, Halsey Thomalla, Peyton Hilbers, Whitney Page, Lyndsay Anderson and McKena Gilligan.


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Bhikkhu Pesala wrote:Ajahn Jayasaro
Ajahn Amaro
Ben wrote:Hi Sattva!
Have you discovered Bhikkhu Bodhi's Majjhima Nikaya lectures?
They go with the suttas in the Majjhima Nikaya but if you didn't want to read them, they would stand on their own.
Sanghamitta wrote:Does anyone know of any links to talks by Ajahn Munindo ?
tiltbillings wrote:Joseph Goldstein is a highly skilled teacher who speaks from a place of deep practice and much learning. His talks can be found at:
Dharmaseed has tons talks by a wide variety of Theravadin/vipassana teachers.
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A Coronary IVUS Study to Compare Torcetrapib/Atorvastatin to Atorvastatin Alone in Subjects With Coronary Heart Disease (ILLUSTRATE)
This study has been completed.
Information provided by:
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: August 22, 2005
Last updated: December 6, 2007
Last verified: April 2007
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The Torcetrapib project was terminated on December 2, 2006 due to safety findings.
To look at ultrasound images taken in the blood vessels of the heart and to look at various lipids in the blood of people with known coronary heart disease
|Coronary Disease Coronary Arteriosclerosis Hyperlipidemia
|Drug: torcetrapib/atorvastatin Drug: atorvastatin
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Phase 3, Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel Group, Coronary Artery Intravascular Ultrasound Evaluation of the Anti-Atherosclerotic Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Fixed Combination CP-529,414/Atorvastatin, Administered Orally, Once Daily (QD) for 24 Months, Compared With Atorvastatin Alone, in Subjects With Angiographically Documented Coronary Heart Disease.
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Coronary Artery Disease Heart DiseasesU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Pfizer:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change coronary artery atheroma volume as measured by intravascular ultrasound.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Changes in levels of lipids and other biomarkers.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|October 2003
|Study Completion Date:
|September 2006
For additional information please call: 1-800-718-1021
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- angiographic evidence of coronary atherosclerosis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women who are pregnant or lactating, or planning to become pregnant.
- Subjects with a clinically indicated need for statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) therapy other than atorvastatin or other concomitant therapy with known lipid altering effects on LDL-C and HDL-C including fibrates and nicotinic acid.
- Subjects taking any drugs known to be associated with an increased risk of myositis in combination with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
- Subjects with any other medical condition or laboratory abnormality which could affect subject safety, preclude evaluation of response, or render unlikely that the subject would complete the study.
Contacts and Locations
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00134173
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|Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
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Nicholls SJ, Tuzcu EM, Brennan DM, Tardif JC, Nissen SE. Cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibition, high-density lipoprotein raising, and progression of coronary atherosclerosis: insights from ILLUSTRATE (Investigation of Lipid Level Management Using Coronary Ultrasound to Assess Reduction of Atherosclerosis by CETP Inhibition and HDL Elevation). Circulation. 2008 Dec 9;118(24):2506-14. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.790733. Epub 2008 Nov 24.
Nissen SE, Tardif JC, Nicholls SJ, Revkin JH, Shear CL, Duggan WT, Ruzyllo W, Bachinsky WB, Lasala GP, Tuzcu EM; ILLUSTRATE Investigators. Effect of torcetrapib on the progression of coronary atherosclerosis. N Engl J Med. 2007 Mar 29;356(13):1304-16. Epub 2007 Mar 26. Erratum in: N Engl J Med. 2007 Aug 23;357(8):835. Lasala, Gregory P [corrected to Lasala, Gabriel P].
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00134173 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|August 22, 2005
|Last Updated:
|December 6, 2007
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Heart Diseases
Coronary Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Myocardial Ischemia
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Lipid Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Atorvastatin Calcium
Anticholesteremic Agents
Hypolipidemic Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Lipid Regulating Agents
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
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I stumbled across this, it's hilarious. Judging by these quotes, Darko may be the most overrated player in NBA history.
Recent quotes on potential draft pick, Darko Milicic
The Word On Darko
They tried to hold Darko Milicic down in Europe. It didnt work there and its not going to work here.
June 23rd Edition, ESPN the Magazine
The NBA? The NBA is entertainment. Basketball in Serbia is business.
Zeljko Lukajic, Head Coach of Hemofarm, Darko Milicics premier league team, June 23rd Edition, ESPN the Magazine
Hes going to own the game. Own the game. Were going to have to build a new arena. The only thing that could destroy a kid like that is a woman.
Will Robinson talking about Darko Milicic after seeing him work-out in Detroit, May 30, 2003, ESPN.com
Milicic grew up in Novi Sad, Serbias second-largest city. His dad is a burly cop (All hes good for is beating people up, Darko confessed to my advance people); his mother is a 63 cleaning lady. The family is poor an uncle took them in a few years back, only to kick them into the street in a drunken rage.
Brett Forrest, June 23rd Edition, ESPN the Magazine
The last time Hemofarm played Buducnost, in Montenegro, the fans threw cell phones at Milicic. When he dunks early on tonight, it is with reprisal on his face. He doesnt run like a seven-footer. His flesh and bone are proportioned as though by a knowing hand.
Brett Forrest, June 23rd Edition, ESPN the Magazine
His game incorporates vast stores of petulance and impatience. He glares at refs. His shoulders sag when calls dont go his way. He elbows the opposite center in the throat and tosses the ball at another opponent following a whistle. At times, he stalks the court with a leering grin on his face. It may not be the kind of behavior considered classy around here, but that doesnt really matter: Darko is about to move on.
Brett Forrest, June 23rd Edition, ESPN the Magazine
You cant teach Darkos lateral quickness or explosiveness. He needs to get a bit stronger, but not too strong, because that quickness gives him a bigger advantage in the post than more strength ever will.
Arnie Kander, June 23rd Edition, ESPN the Magazine
Darko really is one of a kind. He runs the floor, handles the ball, shoots an NBA three and plays with his back to the basket. So you can slot him at the 3, 4 or 5. Okay, a few other guys can do that too; what sets Darko apart is his toughness in the post. Youve got to love a guy who has the footwork to spin by an opponent but still prefers to lower a shoulder and bang. Fact is, Milicic plays in attack mode at both ends of the floor. The more you push, the more he pushes back.
Chad Ford, ESPN Insider, June 23rd Edition, ESPN the Magazine
Darko reminds me of a young Wilt Chamberlain. Wilt used to do a little of everything, and I havent seen a big man with so much skill since Wilt.
Will Robinson, June 23rd Edition, ESPN the Magazine
The brothers are going to respect him.
Brett Forrest regarding Darko Milicic, June 23rd Edition, ESPN the Magazine
"The gap that once existed with international players is gone, and with the position that (Milicic) plays, he's right in line to take a team that's not on the map and put it there," Eastern Conference GM No. 2 said. "But it would be a pretty big test of someone's conviction in the European market."
An Eastern Conference GM, in "No bracketology needed to know who's No. 1" written by Marc Stein, ESPN.com
"Milicic, who turns 18 on June 20, is considered the best big man in the draft - with the skills to score inside and out - and comes out of the Yugoslavia professional league where most players are in their mid-20s."
I played against older guys, experienced guys, he said through a translator. They would pinch me and try to hide the ball from me. I would chop them.
Darko Milicic, MSNBC.com
"He practices six hours per day with Hemofarm and performs against men nearly twice his age in front of a steady stream of NBA personnel evaluators, who have made Vrsac a regular stop. He is 7-0, 245, a lefthander with a reliable deep stroke and an impressive variety of moves that draw comparisons with Kevin Garnetts. Milicic has averaged 23.5 minutes, 13.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for Hemofarm this season."
Sean Deveney, The Sporting News
"A good team is about to get better."
Associated Press, SportsIllustrated.com
Weve known about him for a couple of years, NBA scout Ryan Blake said. Hes a talented big guy with inside-outside capabilities. Hes left-handed and can play small forward. He has great footwork and solid athletic skills. Hes got range but he can get to the basket. I think youll see him a little more inside.
Associated Press, MSNBC.com
Hes a talented scorer and rebounder and can pass the ball
New York Knicks general manager Scott Layden, Associated Press MSNBC.com


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The annual Snowball Derby, one of the most prestigious Late Model short-track races in the country, will attract several drivers with NASCAR ties Sunday afternoon.
Sprint Cup drivers Kyle Busch (the 2009 winner), Landon Cassill and David Ragan are among the 71 entries for the 300-lap race on the half-mile asphalt track at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla.
MORE: Long attracting Danica haters | Danica regrets not wrecking Cassill | Hot prospects
Cassill was leading on the final lap two years ago when he got turned by Johanna Long, who won the race. Long, who now competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, also is entered in the race at the track where she grew up racing on a weekly basis.
Chase Elliott, the son of NASCAR legend Bill Elliott and a development driver for Hendrick Motorsports, won last year's race.
Among those with experience in NASCAR's three national series who are entered include Nelson Piquet Jr., Cale Gale, Erik Darnell, Steve Wallace, Grant Enfinger and Jeff Choquette.
Also entered are drivers with deep NASCAR pedigrees, such as: Ross Kenseth, the son of 2003 Cup champion Matt Kenseth; Ben Kennedy, the son of NASCAR Executive Vice President Lesa France Kennedy; John Hunter Nemechek, the son of Cup and Nationwide driver Joe Nemechek; and Kyle Grissom, the son of former Nationwide champion Steve Grissom.


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This is one I don't know much about. I know my mother got it for me about 30 years ago, but have NO idea how old it might actually be. Some she purchased for me new, others were finds she had made. The form is interesting in that it's made of a continuous spiral of round glass 'tubing'. The underside is ridged, but the upper surface is smooth with a slight raise around the edge. The color on this one is a wonderfully rich, deep cobalt that was a real pain to photograph! If you have any idea what year this piece might have been made, I'd appreciate hearing from you. It is just under 17 inches across.


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Get an overview of this hotelConvenient to airport and Allstate Arena
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Special Offer: Book by 2 August 2017 and collect double Nectar points!
Simply enter your Nectar card number when you check out. Your points will be credited 35 days after you return from your trip.
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Popular property highlights
Complimentary shuttle
This hotel is 4 blocks from Allstate Arena (DePaul Blue Demons; Chicago Wolves) and 2 miles from O'Hare Airport; complimentary 24-hour shuttle service is provided.
Free breakfast
Two restaurants, complimentary wireless Internet access, coffee and tea are available in the lobby. Complimentary continental breakfast is available daily.
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Each of the 142 guestrooms includes complimentary wireless Internet access, a desk with a rolling chair, and refrigerators and microwaves on request.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
This Best Western is four blocks from Allstate Arena and one mile from O'Hare International Airport.
The hotel provides complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to the airport and the airport train station. A scheduled shuttle within a two-mile radius, including Target, is also available.
A 24-hour fitness center is on site. Guests also have discounted access to a nearby fitness center, one block away. A shop selling drinks, snacks, and microwave meals is available. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel; complimentary coffee and tea are provided in the lobby. Complimentary contintental breakfast is served daily.
Self parking is complimentary during guests' stay; extended parking (surcharge) is also available from the hotel.
- Offsite parking reservations required
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Fitness facilities
- Total number of rooms - 142
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Express check-in
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- ATM/banking
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Number of floors - 3
- Elevator/lift
- Bar/lounge
- Free airport transportation
- Grocery/convenience store
- Snack bar/deli
- One meeting room
- Shopping on site
- Luggage storage
- Long-term parking (surcharge)
- Free self parking
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Number of restaurants - 3
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Grocery/convenience store
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Long-term parking (surcharge), Free self parking, Offsite parking reservations required
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Room service (limited hours)
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Cable TV service
- Iron/ironing board
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe
- Free newspaper
- Partially open bathroom
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
Pine Grove Restaurant - Casual American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open early morning to late evening.
Shoeless Joe's Sports Bar & Grille - Sports bar with big-screen TVs. Offers a lunch, dinner, and late-night menu. Open daily.
The Marketplace - Minimart. Snacks and frozen foods. Open 24 hours.
Nearby Things to Do
The hotel has a 24-hour fitness room with five exercise machines, including treadmills and stationary bicycles. Mats, TV, and water are also available.
Guests receive discounted access to a fitness center two blocks away. Lake Park (in Des Plaines) is two miles away. The park has a golf course, jogging, and paddle boats. In the winter the lake is open for ice-skating and ice hockey.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
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
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Hotel Name
- Best Western Hotel O'Hare
- Best Western O'Hare
- O'Hare Best Western
- Best Western At o`Hare Hotel Rosemont
- Best Western Hotel Rosemont
- Best Western Rosemont
- Rosemont Best Western
- Best Western O'Hare Hotel Rosemont
- Best Western O'Hare Hotel
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Heavy vehicles' registration details are already being noted by volunteers at Station Road Bridge in Westbury, after the town's new lorry watch group was launched last week.
Wiltshire councillor David Jenkins set up the scheme after hearing concerns from residents about heavy goods vehicles ignoring signposts clearly stating there is a 7.5 tonne weight restriction on the bridge.
Cllr Jenkins, who represents Westbury North on Wiltshire Council, said volunteers had already noted details of vehicles exceeding the limit and would be passing them to the council's trading standards department.
However, he is appealing for more volunteers to get involved in the scheme based on the successful lorry watch group in Bradford on Avon.
Cllr Jenkins said: "We launched the scheme last week and we are starting it off as a pilot scheme to see how it goes. We do have a few volunteers, but we are still short of the number I would like to have."
He said he had had a number of requests from people to take part and was currently going through them to organise when they can get involved.
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"The volunteers we have at the moment have already been out a few times and taken down the details... so it is having an impact, we just need more volunteers."
Lorries breaking the weight limit will receive a warning letter from Trading Standards after a first crossing and face prosecution for a second. The Bradford on Avon Lorry Watch group has contributed to about 30 prosecutions since 2011.
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Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens, who turns 50 on March 6 and retired from racing on Nov. 27, 2005, announced today on HRTV that he will return to competitive riding Sunday at Santa Anita on a horse named Jebrica in the sixth race, a $50,000 claimer.
There had been speculation about Stevens possibly making a comeback once it was learned that he recently went to Bellevue, Wash., to participate in a vigorous training program, the PRO Sports Club's 20/20 Lifestyles. It is a 12-week program but Stevens said he completed it in seven weeks.
Why the comeback?
"The passion is still there," Stevens said on an impromptu conference call with reporters following the HRTV announcement at around 11:10 a.m. "I've worked some good horses in the morning and it still makes the hair on the back of neck stand up."
Stevens retired in 2005 because of constant knee pain. "Hardly a day went by where I didn't take some kind of anti-inflammatory medication," he said. "Now I am sleeping well, with no medication."
Stevens said his weight ballooned to 146 pounds of few years ago and was 132 when went into training in Bellevue. It is 119 now and he is confident he'll have no problem making the 118 limit on days he races.
Stevens said he will be selective about what horses and how often he rides. "I certainly won't be riding five days a week," he said.
And he will continue to work as a race analyst for HRTV and NBC.
His two-hour weekend shifts on HRTV usually begin with the sixth race at Santa Anita.
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Friday, December 18, 2009; B05
Jennifer Jones, 90, an actress who won an Academy Award playing a saint in "The Song of Bernadette" and became a popular sinner in Hollywood melodramas including "Duel in the Sun" and "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing," died Dec. 17 at her home in Malibu, Calif.
A spokeswoman for the Norton Simon Museum of Art in Pasadena, Calif., where Ms. Jones was trustee emeritus, confirmed the death but did not provide a cause. She was the widow of Norton Simon, an industrialist and renowned art collector.
By most accounts, Ms. Jones's career faltered in the 1950s under the guidance of producer David O. Selznick, her second husband and one of the most powerful moguls in Hollywood. He tried to transform her into what film scholar David Thomson mockingly called "the greatest actress in the world," while eliminating those quirky charms that first captivated audiences.
Few actresses have launched their careers with more fanfare than Ms. Jones, who received a huge publicity buildup for her first major film, "The Song of Bernadette" (1943). She played a 19th-century French peasant girl who sees visions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes and defies Catholic Church authorities who say she is a fraud.
Critic James Agee wrote in Time magazine that Ms. Jones offered "one of the most impressive screen debuts in years" in an otherwise ponderous version of Franz Werfel's novel. (Agee's review overlooked her movie debut four years earlier under her real name, Phylis Isley, in a John Wayne western and a "Dick Tracy" serial.)
In her prime, Ms. Jones was among the screen's great beauties, a striking brunette with a husky voice and ethereal stare. But there was also a sensitive, at times vulnerable, quality that broadened her appeal across genres.
After "The Song of Bernadette," Ms. Jones was a charming home-front ingenue facing wartime realities in "Since You Went Away" (1944) and then a servant girl with a zest for plumbing in Ernst Lubitsch's "Cluny Brown" (1946).
Ms. Jones, who appeared in 27 films, is also remembered as the ghostly beauty who attracts painter Joseph Cotten in "Portrait of Jennie" (1949) and a world-class swindler in John Huston's "Beat the Devil" (1953), with Humphrey Bogart as a rival adventurer seeking uranium riches in Africa.
Writing of "Beat the Devil," a Time magazine critic wrote that Ms. Jones "managed to catch the mystic fervor of the truly creative liar."'Duel in the Sun'
Ms. Jones later spoke with disdain of roles that accented her figure, but she proved adept at portrayals of mad passion. She was a sexy and cunning "half-breed" in "Duel in the Sun" (1947), with Gregory Peck, in a rare "evil" part, as her no-good lover, and she was the town trollop in "Ruby Gentry" (1952), with Charlton Heston. She also played the title role of Vittorio de Sica's "Indiscretion of an American Wife" (1953), with Montgomery Clift as her desperate Italian boyfriend.
Of the three, only "Duel in the Sun" was a box-office phenomenon. Selznick, who hoped to capture the epic glory of his "Gone With the Wind," made the film in Technicolor at huge expense. It became a cult favorite, mocked by some as "Lust in the Dust" for its bombastic score and ludicrously steamy ending: The two faithless lovers (Jones and Peck) die in a mire of blood and mud.
She scrubbed up for "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" (1955), playing a widowed Eurasian doctor in love with a married American journalist (William Holden). The film was her last popular success in a starring role, and the theme song was a hit as well.
Most film scholars attribute her career decline to her long affair with and then marriage, in 1949, to Selznick, who cast her in turgid literary adaptations, including "Madame Bovary" (1949), as the title adulteress and "A Farewell to Arms" (1957), as a Red Cross nurse in love with soldier Rock Hudson.
In "Carrie" (1952), William Wyler's version of Theodore Dreiser's novel "Sister Carrie," Ms. Jones held the screen well, with Laurence Olivier playing her self-destructive lover. But Ms. Jones's character, a crafty opportunist in the book, became more sympathetic onscreen, which offended Dreiser purists.
That blandness also washed over "Good Morning, Miss Dove" (1955), in which she was a sacrificial schoolmarm, and the 1957 remake of "The Barretts of Wimpole Street," in which she played the invalid poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning and John Gielgud was her domineering father.
Meanwhile, she lost important roles that Selznick deemed unworthy -- including parts that made stars of Eva Marie Saint in "On the Waterfront" and Julie Harris in "East of Eden." Selznick alienated many directors with demanding memos and on-set fretting about lighting, costumes and script changes to benefit Ms. Jones.
Film scholar Jeanine Basinger, who specializes in the history of women in cinema, said, "One of the tragedies of Jennifer Jones's career is that she will always be viewed through the filter of David O. Selznick."
In what Basinger said was a highly unusual transition for an actress, Ms. Jones was "more fully developed in the beginning of her career" and became "more restrained and careful" under Selznick's watch.Show business family
Phylis Lee Isley was born March 2, 1919, in Tulsa, where her parents started a tent show and then operated a movie theater chain. She began acting in a school run by Benedictine sisters and in 1937 enrolled in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.
At the drama school, she met Robert Walker, who went on to thrive as a boyishly handsome leading man of 1940s films. They had two sons before divorcing in 1944. Walker, a heavy drinker with a violent temper, died in 1951 under murky circumstances involving alcohol and prescription drugs.
Selznick put Ms. Jones under contract in 1941 and groomed her for "The Song of Bernadette." He thought that knowledge of Ms. Jones's marriage would damage publicity for the film, in which she played a saintly virgin. Soon after, he and Ms. Jones, 17 years his junior, began an affair. At the time, he was married to Irene Mayer Selznick, the daughter of movie mogul Louis B. Mayer.
Ms. Jones worked steadily over the next decade, earning Oscar nominations as Joseph Cotten's amnesiac love interest in "Love Letters" (1945) and Gregory Peck's not-always-sympathetic wife in "The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit" (1956).
Her last major role was Nicole Diver in "Tender Is the Night" (1962), a critically lambasted production of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. "Everyone tells me I'm perfectly cast," Ms. Jones once said, "but Nicole is such a tortured, neurotic person, it's a dubious compliment."
Selznick kept his poor health and poor financial condition a secret from Ms. Jones, who was caught by surprise when he died in 1965.
She appeared in two embarrassing movie roles in the 1960s, playing a mother who sleeps with her son's best friend in "The Idol" (1966) and an aging porno film queen in "Angel, Angel, Down We Go" (1969). Her last film was "The Towering Inferno" (1974), a disaster film in which she sacrificed her life to save two children.
Described as "painfully shy," she thereafter concentrated on living a quiet life with Simon, her third husband. He died in 1993.
Ms. Jones, who acknowledged having "mental problems" and was known to have twice attempted suicide, became an advocate of mental health funding. Her only child with Selznick, Mary Jennifer Selznick, jumped to her death from a Los Angeles office building in 1976. A son from her first marriage, Michael Walker, died in 2007.
Survivors include a son from her first marriage, Robert Walker of Malibu; a stepson, Donald Simon of Los Angeles; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.


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There are a multitude of credit-scoring models in existence, but there's one that dominates the market: the FICO credit score. According to myFICO.com, the consumer website for the FICO score developer, "90 percent of all financial institutions in the U.S. use FICO scores in their decision-making process."
FICO scores range from 300 to 850, where a higher number indicates lower risk. What's a good score?
A consumer has three FICO scores, one for each credit report provided by the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Unfortunately, consumers currently have access to only their Equifax and TransUnion FICO scores. Experian ended its agreement with myFICO.com in 2009.
Payment history: (35 percent) -- Your account payment information, including any delinquencies and public records.
Amounts owed: (30 percent) -- How much you owe on your accounts. The amount of available credit you're using on revolving accounts is heavily weighted.
Length of credit history: (15 percent) -- How long ago you opened accounts and time since account activity.
Types of credit used: (10 percent) -- The mix of accounts you have, such as revolving and installment.
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text: Show Hide image Politics 3 April 2012 Edward Heath U-turned. Will Osborne be forced to do the same? Sign up for our weekly email * Creating mayhem is unlikely to be a sustainable, long-run industrial relations strategy. The government already has troubles in the public sector with its cull of jobs – remember all that talk of the enemy? Now it has intervened in an ongoing private-sector negotiation between haulage contractors and tanker drivers and made matters markedly worse. No strike has been called and the two parties are flexing their muscles as they do in the midst of a negotiation. A strike threat is not the same thing as a strike. A threatened lockout is not the same as a lockout. A breakdown of negotiations can occur because of the intransigence of either party. Not infrequently, strikes occur because of mistakes. The chart shows that, over the past decade or so, the incidence of strikes has fallen sharply. It plots the numbers of days lost to disputes since 1970 and does not account for the increase in the numbers employed, up from roughly 24.5 million to 29 million over this period. Strikes have not been a major issue in the UK for decades, certainly up until the public-sector workers' strike over pensions in November 2011. This is in contrast to the 1970s, an era of protracted industrial disputes when we had three-day weeks, power outages and uncollected rubbish on the streets. The biggest spike in industrial disputes was in September 1979, when 11.7 million working days were lost (compared to fewer than a million last November). A large part of the explanation for the decline in strikes is that globalisation has weakened workers' bargaining power. There is an ever-present fear that firms could move production to China. Since 2008, during what is now called the "Great Recession", private-sector workers have accepted reductions in hours and wage freezes rather than lose their jobs. Pointless point-scoring The Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude's reckless comments, encouraging people to fill up jerrycans when there was no need to, unnecessarily created long lines at petrol stations, as well as panic, even though there was no planned strike. He should have followed Monty Python's suggestion to "shut your festering gob". It appears that the Tories thought they could score political points because the Unite union that represents the drivers is a major funder of the Labour Party. A Machiavellian interpretation is that this was all just a cynical attempt to move spending from April to March to help lift GDP in the first quarter. The biggest concern about incompetence is in relation to the coalition's handling of the economy. I have previously described the last five quarters for which we have data as the "Osborne collapse". I take this period from the fourth quarter of 2010 until the fourth quarter of 2011. Until recently, official data suggested that the economy grew by 3.1 per cent in the previous five-quarter period under Alistair Darling – the period that I have called the "Darling recovery" – but by only 0.1 per cent under George Osborne. However, the latest data revisions published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) adjusted the +0.1 per cent growth to -0.1 per cent. On top of that, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) lowered its forecast for the first quarter of 2012 to -0.1 per cent, which, when added to the -0.3 per cent for the fourth quarter (revised down from -0.2 per cent), would imply that the UK was in double-dip recession. But most of the cuts haven't hit yet and the concern is that we are going to see rapidly worsening social consequences – which, in my view, would inevitably add to the government's unpopularity. Status symbol So, what will happen next? There are several instances in recent history of how UK governments were forced into making U-turns on economic policy. The markets forced U-turns in 1967, 1976, 1981 and 1992. Of particular relevance now is Ted Heath's U-turn on economic policy in 1972 that precipitated what became known as the "Barber boom". This was forced on the Conservative government primarily by unemployment passing the socially unacceptable one million barrier. The economics commentator William Keegan has pointed out to me that a big factor behind Heath's policy reversal was a telephone call to Downing Street from the then chief constable of Glasgow, David McNee. He said that he could no longer be responsible for public order in the city if, with unemployment already high, the government did not rescue Upper Clyde Shipbuilders, which was threatened with closure. In response, in his 1972 Budget, Anthony Barber reduced income taxes and gave big tax concessions to firms to save jobs. A crucial moment for the coalition could well come as soon as 25 April, when the ONS announces GDP growth for the first quarter of this year, especially if the number is negative, as it may well be. Such an announcement could result in one or more of the credit rating agencies removing Britain's cherished AAA status. Osborne has claimed that maintaining this rating is an important goal of his strategy, so losing it would be a great blow. In reality, it wouldn't be that big a deal even if it happened. France and the US had their costs of borrowing fall when recently they lost their AAA status. The consequences of trying to keep it, with rising unemployment, falling growth and declining living standards, are worse than the costs of losing it. The Chancellor is surely going to have to change tack. The only question is whether he will do so voluntarily or involuntarily. 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This article thinks the secondary and backup running back is, but I still feel depth at defensive tackle is our area of greatest concern (God forbid anything should happen to Anthony McFarland). The secondary does lack in experience at the corner, but Jackson and Hayden played a lot, especially in the playoffs. Rumor has it that Hayden had beaten out Jason David last year during training camp, but they decided to start David because of his experience. This writer also has us losing a starter at free safety, but everyone knows that Bethea had way more range in pass coverage than Doss and started 8 games, including all four playoff games, playing superbly. The lack of quality depth might be more noticeable in nickel and dime packages , but third-round pick, cornerback Daymeion Hughes, was the Defensive POY in the PAC-Ten last year, which is a pass happy league, so I think they are expecting him to contribute. I don't know if we have hired a secondary coach yet to replace Leslie Frazier, who is going to be DC of the Vikings.
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Challenge No. 1: Make Matt Schaub comfortable in a new offense
Andre Johnson may find it hard to reproduce his 1,100-yard receiving season in '06 without another threat across the field.
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After watching David Carr struggle in his first season running his offense, coach Gary Kubiak brought in highly regarded backup quarterback, Matt Schaub, to be the new face of the franchise. Schaub has been stellar in the past two preseasons, but he enters the season with only two careers starts. With so little playing experience, his performance in preseason games is critical. Not only does he have to work out the kinks of playing in a new offense, he has to perform at a high level during the preseason to earn the respect and confidence of his teammates. With so much pressure and focus on his play, it is important that the Texans make Schaub comfortable in Kubiak's version of the West Coast Offense. Schaub's experience running the system in college and with the Falcons will surely help him with the transition, and that knowledge of the basic concepts and principles should give him a chance to hit the ground running with the Texans. But with little game experience, he may need to log more snaps than usual to get comfortable.
Challenge No. 2: Find another threat in the passing game
Schaub and two-time Pro Bowler Andre Johnson are the foundation for the Texans' passing game, but they'll need the presence of another receiving threat to truly keep a defense on its collective toes. Tight end Owen Daniels displayed potential with 34 receptions and five touchdowns during his rookie campaign last year. Though he is not the most athletic player, his emergence as a threat in the middle could alleviate some of the safety attention that Johnson garners and give Schaub a security blanket underneath. If Daniels does not become that alternate option, the Texans are hoping that promising rookie receiver Jacoby Jones can develop into a reliable threat on the other side of the field. Jones has the speed and quickness to take advantage of single coverage, but making the transition from small college star to productive NFL player typically takes time. Other options are available in veterans Kevin Walter and Andre Davis, but neither has been very productive during their careers. Don't rule out the additions of a veteran receiver.
Challenge No. 3: Get better play out of the defensive line
The Texans' defensive struggles start with the ineffectiveness of their defensive line. Despite repeatedly selecting defensive linemen in the first round of the draft, Houston has failed to find the right combination up front to create a consistent pass rush. But now with Mario Williams, Travis Johnson and '07 draftee Amobi Okoye slated to start, the onus is on this crew to produce some pressure on opposing signal-callers. That task has to be led by Williams, who possesses the size, speed and athleticism to be the dominant player on that unit. Toe injuries hampered plagued him last season, but he showed flashes with three-and-a-half sacks during a four-game span in October. Johnson's ineffectiveness as a rusher allowed teams to double Williams without fear. If Johnson can recover from his season-ending calf injury and provide a push inside, Williams should begin to see less of the double teams that he faced last season. And if Williams can be the difference maker off the edge, the rest of the defensive line will have an easier time getting to the quarterback.
Indianapolis Colts
Challenge No. 1: Replace key starters in the secondary
When the Colts open camp in less than a month, they will feature a secondary with three new starters. Opting not to overpay Nick Harper, Jason David and Mike Doss, the Colts chose to stick to their previosuly successful blueprint by plugging young draft picks into those positions. By cleverly drafting potential replacements a year or two before their starters depart for bigger contracts, the Colts have been able to groom young players for starting roles on defense. MarlinJackson and Kelvin Hayden, the most likely replacements for the starting corners, already have logged extensive time in the Colts' nickel and dime defenses. Doss' replacement, Antoine Bethea, started eight games as a rookie last season. With newcomers Daymeion Hughes and Michael Coe in the mix, the Colts will have as many six players with three years or less of experience in the back end. Though the simplicity of the Colts' Cover Two allows for young players to play early, working through their growing pains will be the goal of the preseason.
Challenge No. 2: Improve the league's worst run defense
After finishing the regular season ranked dead last versus the run, the Colts went on an unlikely Super Bowl run fueled in large part by their improved run defense. A defense that allowed opponents to average more than 160 rushing yards during the regular season stiffened considerably during the playoffs. Holding each of their four playoff opponents below 100 yards on the ground, the Colts showed a solid gap-control defense that eliminated the big plays that had plagued them throughout the regular season. Building on the momentum of that success is a starting point for their training camp objectives. But getting a Colts' defense with several new starters to fully understand the principles of the one-gap run defense presents a major challenge. Teaching those principles will occur in practice, but developing the chemistry to make the scheme come together will have to occur during the games.
Challenge No. 3: Find out if Joseph Addai can carry the load
After quietly rushing his way to 1,081 yards with Dominic Rhodes to help carry the load, Joseph Addai will be asked to shoulder the bulk of the Colts' rushing duties in 2007.
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With Dominic Rhodes departing during free agency, Addai gets the opportunity to be the feature back in '07. Though he flashed all of the skills to be an outstanding starter during his rookie campaign, there are questions about his ability to handle more than 300 carries during a 16-game regular season. Based on his size, overall skills and production in a limited role, Addai appears to be capable of taking on the expanded role. His 1,000 rushing yards led all rookie backs last season and the three games he produced in the playoffs in which he gained more than 100 yards of total offense showed that he was capable of being the workhorse in pressure situations. The Colts obviously feel that he is ready to take on the task. With limited depth behind him, the gamble on Addai's durability and effectiveness will be one of the key factors to the Colts' success.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Challenge No. 1: Break in two young starters at safety
With the departures of Deon Grant and Donovin Darius, the Jaguars enter the season with two inexperienced players at the safety position. First-round picks Reggie Nelson and Gerald Sensabaugh are slated to man the deep positions in the secondary. Though they have great athleticism and potential, both enter the season with zero combined career starts. The simplicity of the Jaguars' Cover Two scheme should ease the transition into the starting roles, but the lack of actual game experience will result in some mistakes by the youngsters. Without a dependable veteran backup on the roster, though, Nelson and Sensabaugh will log plenty of preseason snaps to try to develop the trust and accountability necessary to play in the back.
Challenge No. 2: Build an explosive offense
Despite having several talented players on the offensive side of the ball, the Jaguars have struggled scoring points consistently during the Jack Del Rio era. New offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter has been given the task of coming up with an explosive offense to complement the Jaguars' championship-caliber defense. His track record at Boise State and Arizona State is impressive, but several college coaches have failed to find the same success on the pro level. How he builds his attack around the strengths of his best players is more critical than the system or scheme he chooses to run. With Fred Taylor, Maurice Jones-Drew and Byron Leftwich as their best offensive weapons, you can expect a strong running game complemented by a vertical passing attack using multiple tight end formations. Though the Jaguars lack a legitimate No. 1 receiver, they have three athletic players (Reggie Williams, Ernest Wilford and Matt Jones) who can create mismatches down the field. Second-year tight end Marcedes Lewis has the skills to be a playmaker in the red zone, and veteran Jermaine Wiggins is a dependable option in the middle. There is no doubt that the Jaguars have enough talent to be a top offense, but putting it all together will be the key.
Challenge No. 3: Shed the underachiever label
The Jaguars' 8-8 record last season was clearly disappointing for a team of their talent. Having knocked off five playoff teams last season, the Jaguars cost themselves dearly by not being able to win the games they were supposed to win. Key losses to Washington, Houston and Buffalo kept the team out of the playoffs. Heading into '07 with high expectations, they have to find a way to grow from good to great. Youth and inexperience can't be used as excuses anymore. There is no magic formula to achieving this goal, but since their defense is their backbone, getting that unit to dominate on a weekly basis would be a good start. Though they only gave up an average of 16.2 points a game (2nd in the league), they allowed more than 24 points in six of their eight losses. For a defense that has the talent to be considered among the league's best, they have to dominate all opponents, not just a few of them. Expect Del Rio to place the responsibility on the defense to lead the Jaguars into the playoffs.
Tennessee Titans
Challenge No. 1: Find a replacement for Pacman's production
Although the Titans have long-known they would be without the services of Pacman Jones, the one of the biggest issues heading into training camp is finding a way to replace his production. For all of Jones' offseason troubles, he had established himself as one of the top young players in the game. His penchant for game-changing turnovers and electrifying returns will be missed by a Titans team that may struggle to score points. Free-agent signees Nick Harper and Kelly Herndon will be solid starters, but neither possesses the cover skills or playmaking ability of Jones. Rookie Michael Griffin will also provide some help in the back, but counting on him to be a difference maker immediately is a lot to ask. The Titans have yet to identify a starting returner, but whomever wins the job will have a tough time duplicating Jones' impact.
Challenge No. 2: Answer the running back question
Leading rusher Travis Henry was released during the offseason, so the Titans enter the season with major questions in the backfield. Last year's second- round pick, LenDale White, was expected to be the guy, but his poor offseason work ethic and weight issues have led to serious concerns regarding his readiness for the role. Former starter Chris Brown has a 1,000-yard season under his belt, but he was an afterthought in the offense last season. And rookie Chris Henry has to prove that he can excel on the pro level. For a team that relies heavily on the run to set up the rest of their offense, identifying the right workhorse is crucial.
Challenge No. 3: Find a No.1 receiver
After watching their top two receivers, Drew Bennett and Bobby Wade, leave via free agency, the Titans have to find a top target during training camp. Brandon Jones enters the season as the No. 1 guy on the depth chart, but has never had to face top flight corners and may not be capable of handling the responsibility. David Givens is recovering from a serious knee injury, and the rest of the returning receivers lack significant game experience. With so much inexperience outside, the primary targets in the passing game may be the tight ends Bo Schaife and Ben Troupe. Both are solid pass catchers, but Troupe's athleticism allows him to be a threat down the middle of the field. Vince Young did not utilize the tight ends often last season, but may rely on them more this season without a top receiving threat outside.


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Protecting Fort Bliss big part of Silvestre Reyes' legacy to El Paso
By RAMON RENTERIA | El Paso (Texas) Times | Published: December 30, 2012
Departing U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, a Canutillo farm boy who rose to national prominence as a U.S. Border Patrol sector chief, left a profound imprint on El Paso and the region after 16 years of influence and leadership in Congress, various present and former city leaders said.
Reyes, 68, the eight-term Democratic incumbent, lost his re-election bid for the 16th Congressional District seat last May in a bitter primary race against former city Rep. Beto O'Rourke. He will leave office Tuesday.
Those familiar with his record said Reyes' most significant achievement as a federal lawmaker was protecting Fort Bliss from potentially devastating defense cuts in Washington, D.C., and helping acquire millions in federal dollars for
infrastructure that will ensure the sprawling base's continued growth and economic impact on El Paso and the region for years into the future.
"If it hadn't been for Congressman Reyes and his leadership, Fort Bliss might be closed right now," said Tom Thomas, civilian aide to the secretary of the Army. "Fort Bliss is a national treasure. We made the point very well that it should be expanded, not closed. He (Reyes) was very instrumental in making that happen."
Thomas is based in El Paso. He is responsible for military affairs across West Texas.
Fort Bliss officials once alerted El Paso leaders that the base was at risk of being closed.
"The Army had essentially written off Fort Bliss," Thomas said. "The congressman
made appointments for the community to meet with the senior leadership of the Army and various senators and congressmen on the hill. We did that for four or five years."
Thomas also credits Reyes with taking a personal interest in helping promote economic development and recruiting various companies to El Paso.
"He was very instrumental in the growth of El Paso," he said.
Speaking through his communications director, Jose Borjon, Reyes noted that the potential loss of Fort Bliss was one of the major challenges he faced early in his congressional career.
In the end, Fort Bliss was one of the biggest beneficiaries of the federal government's Base Realignment and Closure process.
"Fort Bliss was obviously a big thing for him, but being able to help constituents day in and day out with case work, helping El Paso and West Texas was really his passion," Borjon said. "Every day was a challenge, a hard-fought day for El Paso. He was a congressman that delivered for El Paso, that took care of El Pasoans, that cared for El Paso and that never lost touch of El Paso and the people."
Reyes, a Vietnam War veteran with combat experience, began receiving national and international media exposure from Washington, D.C., to Mexico City soon after he returned to El Paso and took over the U.S. Border Patrol's second-largest sector in 1993. He devised a new border-control tactic: positioning 400 of his agents on the border along the Rio Grande. The blockade, which reduced a flood of illegal crossings to a trickle, was widely applauded and criticized on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Reyes, a self-described moderate Democrat, started serving in Congress in 1997. Even before he retired from the Border Patrol, various community leaders urged Reyes to seek the seat eventually vacated by then U.S. Rep. Ron Coleman, D-Texas, who chose not to run.
"I want to work hard as the chief lobbyist for the area," Reyes said during his first campaign for national political office.
In Washington, Reyes was often perceived as someone who had a clear understanding of border and immigration issues. He routinely brought high-profile policymakers to the border so they could better understand the issues.
Richard Dayoub, president and CEO of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, suggests that Reyes' expertise on border security and immigration benefited El Paso and the nation. He, too, is convinced that Reyes' leadership in protecting and moving Fort Bliss forward will be his main legacy.
"He was instrumental in communicating with leaders in the Department of Defense and getting us, the private sector, access with leaders in the Department of Defense so we could convey to them how important Fort Bliss is and what a great asset it has been," Dayoub said. "For me, that's probably at the top of the list of accomplishments, the single biggest thing that he did in his service which benefits El Paso today and will certainly benefit El Paso for years to come."
Dayoub said the last study two or three years ago indicated Fort Bliss brings a $4 billion to $5 billion a year economic impact to El Paso.
During his long tenure in Congress, Reyes established solid relationships with presidents and former presidents, Cabinet members, and national and international leaders.
He was a strong ally of now House minority leader Nancy Pelosi. Former President Bill Clinton campaigned on Reyes' behalf. President Barack Obama endorsed Reyes' last and unsuccessful re-election campaign.
In one of his highest-profile assignments, Reyes was appointed in 2001 to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He was chairman from 2006 to 2010.
In Washington, Reyes worked to influence policies or laws affecting veterans, economic development, national defense, border security and other critical issues. He supported various federal projects and programs such as education initiatives that he said would benefit El Paso or the region.
"He did a nice job of positioning himself to be able to help in critical areas. That's been a great benefit for our community," said Diana Natalico, president of the University of Texas at El Paso. "He's been very supportive of a number of things that were important to us."
Natalico applauded Reyes for heading the annual Border Security Conference that UTEP hosted for almost a decade.
"That was a great partnership for us to gain visibility and access to people who were involved in policy decisions affecting our border," she said.
Natalicio also credits Reyes with helping to push the efforts that led to the $87 million Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Plant, a joint project of El Paso Water Utilities and Fort Bliss.
"The dimension that's important for UTEP is the research potential that it offers our students and faculty," Natalico said. "As water becomes an increasingly more critical resource around the globe, addressing those issues is going to rely on good research. We're at the forefront of that."
Alicia Chacon, a longtime Democrat and former El Paso County judge, figures Reyes' work on behalf of Fort Bliss will probably be his most memorable contribution.
"Fort Bliss has always been significant to El Paso, but he made it even more so through his efforts and leadership," Chacon said. "At the time that the economy was kind of slumping, that expansion and commitment to Fort Bliss kept El Paso still growing and on the move. I don't think people realize that was a major impact on the economy and that he was very instrumental in that."
Gus Rodriguez, an El Paso business leader who lobbied for Fort Bliss expansion, points to millions of dollars spent in El Paso on the largest military construction project since World War II as one of Reyes' biggest accomplishments.
"It was a team effort, but he was leading the charge," Rodriguez said. "He had a great career and did a lot of things for El Paso. He should be respected for his many accomplishments."
Reyes has not discussed publicly his future plans beyond returning to his home in El Paso's Upper Valley.
Long before he imagined the day would arrive to give up his congressional seat, Reyes told an interviewer: "If you look at yourself and say I worked hard. I gave it my best shot, there's a lot to be proud of."


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In between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, you can find the beautiful city of Santa Barbara, CA. With its Mediterranean climate and its palm tree-filled streets, this mid-coast haven is an ideal city to cruise with the top down. While the city is primarily known for its fair weather, downtown beaches, and Spanish architecture, the town's Lowrider scene might just be the area's hidden treasure. Santa Barbara boasts a strong Lowrider culture, kept alive in part thanks to the annual Nite Life Car Show; which took the city by storm this year, literally.
On June 5th, 2011 the Nite Life car club held this year's 19th annual Show 'N Style car show at Santa Barbara's Earl Warren Showgrounds. Sitting at the brink of entering its second decade, the show attracts riders from all over California, giving them a great excuse to ride up the coastline. While a packed house is almost certain, this year's show was the unfortunate victim of Mother Nature, who trimmed the usual attendance numbers down a bit thanks to a pesky rainstorm. While the rain may have scared off some of the attendees from showing up, it did nothing to deter the riders from showing up to display their finest vehicles. The support for the Nite Life Show 'N Style was evident as both the indoor and outdoor areas of the show grounds were packed with nothing but high caliber cars from all over the Southern California area.
Despite the rain, I happily made my way into the gates and was instantly greeted with a dazzling display by both Connection and La Gente car clubs. Upon entering the first building, Speedy Rodriguez' green big body from High Class car club was the first Lowrider to catch my eye. Cheto Sanchez' convertible '63 from One Bad Creation car club was also on hand, and this ride proved to be a crowd favorite. Another crowd favorite from One Bad Creation car club was Manuel Martinez '76 Glasshouse. The Stylistics of Los Angeles brought out several rides including Robert Flores' 1965 Impala named Woody '65. Premier car club brought with them a solid line up of show cars that included past Lowrider Magazine cover cars "World Premier," "Lemon Laid," and "El Amo." As I entered the second building, it was quickly evident that the Majestics car club had nearly filled up the entire building with an arsenal of convertible Impalas, G-Bodies and Cadillacs.
This amazing mid-coast show constantly attracts some of SoCal's best Lowriders, and it is easy to see why it makes such an impact on the region. As they enter their second decade next year, I will be on hand, camera by my side, eager to capture the incredible energy that always fills this event. I'd like to thank "El Machete" Danny Trejo and the rest of the Nite Life car club for a great show, and I can't wait to be there again next year.


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Rzepczynski returns from eye injury, goes 1-2-3
JUPITER, Fla. -- All appears well with Marc Rzepczynski's eyesight, if his brief, but effective, outing Saturday is any indication.
A day after being cleared to return to the mound, and eight days after he sustained an injury to his left eye from a piece of debris while playing golf, Rzepczynski pitched a quick 1-2-3 inning the Cardinals' 3-0 Grapefruit League loss to the Tigers at Roger Dean Stadium.
Rzepczynski needed only 11 pitches in the top of the seventh to retire the side. He handled a chopper in front of the mound for the first out, was aided by a nice defensive play by shortstop Greg Garcia for the second out and punctuated his one-inning stint with a strikeout for the third out.
"His ball had a lot of life to it," manager Mike Matheny said. "I think, in all, it was a good outing for him, one of the better ones he's had in a while. I'm just glad, first of all, his vision is right and everything checked out."
Rzepczysnki said the eye is close to being 100 percent healed and he was not bothered by it on the mound.
"I see great," the left-hander said. "I didn't have any problems, so that was a big thing. I threw my sinker where I wanted it to be, so it was a pretty good day."
Steve Dorsey is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Holding four early offers, junior offensive lineman Marcell Lazard of Bloomfield, N.J. is shaping up to be one of the top offensive line prospects in the region next year. While BC has yet to offer, Lazard did camp in Chestnut Hill during the summer, and seems to be getting closer and closer to receiving one from the Eagles.
"Recruiting is going great," said Lazard, who is now 6-foot-6 and 293-pounds. "I've been getting so much mail. I have three shoe boxes full so far."
Picking up summer offers from Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia and Buffalo, Lazard is optimistic that he will soon add to this total.
"I think I should have some new ones by the end of this year," said Lazard. "I'm getting a lot of interest from Rutgers, West Virginia, Boston College and all the schools who offered me."
Lazard has yet to attend a game this fall, but has three scheduled for the next month.
"I'm going to the Rutgers game this week," said Lazard. "Then I'm going to a West Virginia game in a couple of week and the same for BC."
Having camped at BC during the summer, Lazard is familiar with what the program has to offer.
"It's a great school with a great staff and with amazing academics," said Lazard. "I've been getting recruited by Coach Dawson and he is a cool guy."
While Lazard has been to BC before, his upcoming visit will be his first opportunity to see a game day atmosphere.
"I just want to see how their student body is and just experience the stadium filled," said Lazard.
Finally, Lazard gave a quick update on his junior season.
"So far it's a great season," said Lazard. "My run blocking and pass blocking have improved from last season."
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Both of these tables were in the neighbor's trash. She said they were her grandmother's, and she is in her early 50s, so this would probably date to late 1800s, early 1900s furniture. One appears to be cherry wood with burnt carvings, the other a dark walnut? with lion's paw legs. The construction is with wooden pegs. They are in rough shape, but could be fixed up, I'm sure.


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Easy being Green: Sac fly lifts Miami in 15
Marlins win back-to-back contests, but lose Stanton to injury
MIAMI -- A wild and painful night ended in elation as Nick Green's sacrifice fly in the 15th inning lifted the Marlins to a 4-3 win over the Mets on Monday at Marlins Park.
After falling behind in the top of the inning, Miami came back with two runs off Shaun Marcum, the Mets' ninth pitcher.
"That was a long day, but it's always nice to get on the other end of that," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. "As many one-run games as we've played. These guys get all the credit in the world. No one gets down. We keep battling. Keep fighting. They are cheering for each other. It's one of those games, and one they'll remember for a long time."
Greg Dobbs singled with one out before Justin Ruggiano walked. Rob Brantly's RBI single tied the game, and put runners on the corners for Green, who lifted his game-winning fly ball to left field.
For the first time this year, the Marlins have won two straight games, but it took five hours and 31 minutes. Miami improved to 3-8 in one-run games.
"This team, it's no secret we've been struggling a little bit, but we've been battling in every game," Brantly said. "To be put to the test like that, it still shows that we come out and we play hard every inning, whether it's a nine-inning game or a 15-inning game -- or a 30-inning game, knock on wood."
In their rivalry, the Marlins and Mets have played 323 games, but none longer than what transpired in front of 15,605 fans on Monday.
"We continued to grind, and continued to battle, no matter what the circumstances are, no matter how tough it is," Redmond said. "You saw that again tonight."
Jon Rauch, in his third inning of relief, was charged with a wild pitch in the 15th that set up Ruben Tejada's infield single that gave the Mets a 3-2 lead.
For just the 10th time in franchise history, the Marlins had a game reach as many as 15 innings. They last reached 15 innings on June 16, 2012, at Tampa Bay, winning, 4-3. The most innings the club has played were 20, on April 27, 2003, in a game won, 7-6, by St. Louis.
And the night turned out being painful in a number of ways for the Marlins, who used seven pitchers.
Rauch issued a one-out double to Lucas Duda in the 15th, and with two outs, Ike Davis was intentionally walked. A wild pitch allowed both runners to advance, and Tejada delivered an infield RBI single to short.
In the 14th, the Mets turned to Marcum. Green, who tied the game with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, singled. Chris Valaika's single put runners on first and second. Again, the Marlins were unable to score, as Miguel Olivo struck out, stranding runners on second and third.
April certainly has not been kind to the Marlins, and the team encountered more adversity in the 10th inning, when Giancarlo Stanton exited with a right hamstring strain. The slugger is going on the disabled list, a crushing blow to a team that is 7-19.
After Steve Cishek stranded Mike Baxter on third base in the top of the 10th, Juan Pierre was plunked on the right elbow by a 94-mph Bobby Parnell fastball to open the bottom of the inning.
With one out, Miami's injury news got considerably worse. Stanton tapped a slow roller in front of the plate and he was thrown out at first. But as the All-Star right fielder crossed the bag, he grabbed for his right hamstring and tumbled to the ground. Escorted by team trainer Sean Cunningham, Stanton walked off the field and he was replaced.
"The video looked like [it happened] when I stepped right on the bag, but I'm not sure," Stanton said.
The game became a battle of attrition. In the 13th inning, with two outs and Tejada on first, New York pinch-hit David Wright, who didn't start due to a stiff neck. With the count full, Rauch struck out Wright looking.
The Marlins certainly had their chances on numerous occasions, but they bounced into five double plays.
Boosted by John Buck's two-run homer off Jose Fernandez in the fourth inning, the Mets carried a 2-1 lead into the ninth.
"We played such a hard ballgame to lose like that," Buck said. "But I think that's what we've got to take from it is we played hard. It's obviously a group that's not going to give up."
The Marlins were able to force extra innings off Parnell, who got in trouble in the ninth by surrendering a leadoff double to Ruggiano. He scored on Green's sacrifice fly.
Entering the game, the buildup was centered on Fernandez and Mets right-hander Matt Harvey. The phenoms did their job, especially Harvey, who struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings.
Miami did succeed in running up Harvey's pitch count to a career-high 121, but the 24-year-old repeatedly was able to execute pitches when necessary to preserve a one-run lead. He was lifted with two runners on and one out in the sixth.
Harvey has allowed one run or fewer in 10 of his first 16 starts, and he has seven or more strikeouts in 11 of those outings.
Fernandez, meanwhile, was lifted after four innings and 81 pitches, while striking out four.
"Today, it was about the team," Fernandez said. "We fought all game. We had a lot of fun. We wanted this one. It was great to be out there and watch your team fight and not give up."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Eugene deploys online tracking in spread offense on leaf piles
EUGENE, Ore. - A live online map now allows Eugene residents to track the progress of crews collecting fall leaf piles from city streets as they spread out to simultaneously cover three separate zones across the city.
"It used to be we'd go one zone at a time all along the city and it'd take a long time for us to get certain parts of the city," said Eric Jones with City of Eugene Public Works. "With this new system, we think we're going be able to be more responsive, provide better service to the neighborhoods."
Eugene allows residents to pile leaves in the street the weekend prior to collection.
"You don't want to put them out too early because they can clog up the storm drains and cause flooding," Jones said, "or they blow around get all over after you've done a nice job at piling them all up."
Leaf collection started Tuesday in Central Eugene and continues next week in other parts of Eugene. Progress will be charted online in real time.
Timing and rules are different in Springfield and unincorporated parts of Eugene and Springfield.
The annual fall leaf collection started Tuesday in Eugene. | LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE
"One of the things we've done differently is we have three zones now that we collect all at the same time, so this week we're focusing all three of our crews in this central area, this downtown area," Jones said. "Starting next week they're going to separate and go into three different zones.
"The crew will be able to focus on known areas of problems or in the South Hills for example where we know we get ice and snow early in the season, we'll try to get up there earlier before that happens."
Over in Springfield, homeowners can't just heap the leaf piles in the street.
"We ask folks to put their leaves in medium sized bags the Monday before their pickup starts," said Loralyn Spiro with the City of Springfield. "It helps keep the water flowing to the storm drains. It's safer for motorists and biciclysts and pedestrians because there's not piles of leaves that could block the bike lane or make motorists swerve to miss piles of leaves."