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Local law enforcement officials said there has been a substantial increase in property crime since the state tasked counties with handling non-violent criminal cases in 2011, and the recent stabbing in the Bayshore Mall has led to renewed concerns about how potential repeat offenders are handled.
William Frank Whipple, 23, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of attempted murder in the Monday stabbing, less than six months after he pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2006 killing of Eureka resident Trevvor James Davenport.
EPD Detective Todd Wilcox said the victim of Monday's stabbing is recovering.
"I don't anticipate this turning into a murder, thankfully," he said.
Whipple's guilty plea carried a maximum sentence of four years. He was released for time served after awaiting trial in jail for two years and earning two years of good conduct credits, according to court documents.
Since realignment, jail officials have been shouldering the responsibility of holding serious criminals for longer periods of time, instead of sending them to state prison. As a result, a larger number of offenders have been released from jail and into programs like post-release supervision. The program -- which would have overseen Whipple -- is one of several alternatives designed to reduce the need for bed space in county jails and state prisons by removing lower level offenders from overcrowded jails.
While the stabbing may be unusual, local law enforcement officials said they have noticed a significant rise in property crimes coinciding with the implementation of realignment.
Arcata Police Detective Sgt. Todd Dokweiler said three burglaries were reported in January 2012, compared to 26 reported in January 2013.
"I don't recall seeing that dramatic of an increase in the past," Dokweiler said.
While the increase coincides with the implementation of realignment, Dokweiler said it couldn't be certain that was the cause.
"One prolific burglar can skew statistics in a small town like Arcata," he said.
Dokweiler said violent crime statistics remain about normal.
"That doesn't seem to be as nearly a significant increase, at least in Arcata," he said.
Dokweiler said if theory is that realignment is the cause of the increase in property crime, it stands that violent crime won't increase because those offenders are still being held.
"Property crimes -- there's just no room to hold those people and they're getting released almost immediately," Dokweiler said.
Drug addiction plays a large role, Dokweiler said, as people awaiting court-sentenced treatment often fall back to drugs and burglary to support the addiction.
"In a lot of cases, they tell us that's why they're doing it," he said.
District Attorney Paul Gallegos said addiction, mental illness, and poverty are factors. If those conditions make a person unemployable, they may depend on social services or turn to committing crimes.
Repeated offenses amount to "life in prison on an installment program," Gallegos said.
Dokweiler said he was "certainly hopeful" that realignment efforts would work in the long run.
"That's probably well over the horizon right now," he said.
Eureka Police Chief Murl Harpham said he didn't share Dokweiler's guarded optimism.
"I'm not seeing it," he said. "The hope I have is that things are gonna change."
Harpham said vehicle thefts and burglaries are up since 2011. He says officers have arrested people for vehicle thefts days after arresting them for the same offense.
"Chiefs and sheriffs are putting pressure on the governor," he said. "The governor is starting to see the problems."
Gallegos also noted the increase in property crimes and repeat offenders.
"Not only us, but DAs throughout the state," he said. "The realignment has resulted in consequences. One of those that we've seen clearly has been the rise of property crime."
Gallegos called it a "paradigm shift" in the criminal justice system that attempts to focus on services and practices to correct behavior over jail sentences.
"It's a social experiment," he said. "In the interim, we will see that crime increase."
Gallegos said that he and other district attorneys around the state were apprehensive about the long-term success of realignment.
"I'm prepared to accept that the realignment is the best in the long-term," he said. "For a large population of people engaged in committing crimes, prison is not a solution."
Gallegos said he's most apprehensive about Post Release Community Supervision -- the program that sees people convicted of non-violent crimes released under county supervision. Potentially dangerous people convicted of lesser crimes can be released and continue to pose a threat.
"Their current offense isn't serious or violent, but their trend in life is," Gallegos said. "But the current case we have doesn't give us the tools to take them out of the community as long as we want."
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- Acetone: (See Chemicals, Solvents.)
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Aerosol Cans/Spray:
- If it once contained a flammable or hazardous product (i.e., hairspray, pesticide, cleaner), take it to a county Household Hazardous Waste Site. Recycle all others at the curb.
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- If the contents are flammable or hazardous (i.e., hairspray, pesticide, cleaner), take it to a county Household Hazardous Waste Site. Recycle all others at the curb.
- Air Conditioning Units: (See Appliances.)
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- Cans are collected curbside and are accepted at all recycling drop-off centers. Aluminum cans may also be taken to certain Fire and Rescue Stations. Call 703-246-3801, TTY 711 for a station near you.
- Aluminum Foil, Pie Tins, etc.: Clean thoroughly and recycle curbside.
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- Ammunition: Call the Police Non-Emergency Number: 703-691-2131, TTY 703-877-3715.
- Animal Carcass
- Animal Waste: Double bag and dispose in regular trash.
- Antifreeze: Pour into a special container located at the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex.
- Handle refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and air conditioners carefully. Avoid damaging tubing and releasing refrigerant into the air. Do not include: gas tanks, propane or refrigerant tanks.
- If a private company collects your trash and recyclables, contact them to arrange for a special collection. If you have county trash and recycling service, call 703-802-3322, TTY 711 or schedule the collection online.
- Important: Remove all doors from large appliances before setting at the curb. Small children often play inside used appliances and may get trapped.
- Large, metal appliances are accepted at the White Goods/Metal Recycling Area of the I-66 or I-95 Recycling and Disposal Center. In addition, several nonprofit building supply stores accept donations of new and/or gently used appliances.
- If new or gently used, consider donating it to charity. If you do choose to dispose of the small appliance in the trash, first remove any batteries that are present. See batteries for more information.
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Here is an incredible pair of leggings that give you the look and feel of the mystery and excitement of the Dark Knight. Our Gotham Faux Leather Leggings Plus Size have an incredible look and design that is sleek, sexy and very fashionable with an edgy appeal that will give your wardrobe a look and feel that only our Gotham Leather Legging can. These leggings are made with a very high quality fabric and stitch as with all of our faux leather leggings. Bring the mystery and allure of our Gotham Faux Leather Legging into your wardrobe for a spicy and edgy look.
- Made in the USA
- Tight Fit
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- 31.5 to 33.0 Inches Depending on Size
- 96% Polyester 4% Spandex
- Machine Wash (Delicate) or Hand Wash
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- Remember, women's fashion fabrics tend to be delicate so use tender loving care when washing or ironing.
- Remember, the hotter the more harmful. Whether it is water, air or an iron, heat is the enemy of fabric and will erode the fibers much faster.
- Remember, hand wash is better than machine wash, cold water is better than warm water, hang dry is better than warm tumble dry, steaming is better than ironing.
- Remember, if you always dry your clothes on the very warm tumble dry setting, STOP! You are destroying your clothes at 3 times the rate!
- Remember, wash colors with colors, darks with darks and whites with whites to prevent color bleading and fabric discolorations.
- Remember, do not overuse detergent. Using too much detergent can erode the fabric of your clothes much faster.
- Remember, remove your clothes from the washer as soon as possible. Wet clothes can transfer color if allowed to sit too long.
- Remember, pre-treat stains with detergent or a stain remover to enhance stain removal effectivness.
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- Steaming your clothes is much better than using an extremely warm metal iron. Consider buying a steamer to remove wrinkles instead.
- Tumble dry on delicate till your clothes are damp and finish with a hang dry. The hotter the tumble dry, the faster your fabric fibers erode.
- Try hand washing your delicates instead of machine wash. Helpful hand washing hints can be found all over the internet.
- Refresh your clothes not wash. You do not need to wash your clothes everytime after only one wear. When you wash your clothes, fabric fibers are slowly eroded. Washing and drying is the enemy of fabric. The less you wash the longer they last.
- Wear deodorant. The sweat from our underarms (Apocrine Sweat) not only carries an offensive smell, but it is also has ammonia and other destructive substances. Controlling your sweat can save your women's clothing!
- Hang up your clothes after changing and spray with a fabric freshner like Febreeze or any other non-acidic fabric freshner. DO NOT throw them into a pile in the corner because then you will have to wash them.
- Wash your clothes inside out.
- When you get a stain on your clothes, pre treat as soon as possible
Cotton Fabrics
Cotton is probably the one fabric where care and careful washing procedures are most important. Cotton is an amazing fabric to wear against your skin but it is also the one fabric that can shrink very easily. Contrary to popular belief, it is not washing in hot or warm water that is the main culprit but rather drying your cotton clothes in a warm or hot cycle in the dryer.
- Wash in cold or warm water, avoid hot water
- NEVER tumble dry in warm or hot dryer settings
- Hang Dry or tumble dry on the cold setting in the dryer
- It is best to take garments out of the dryer slightly damp and finish hang drying
- Only bleach white cotton for aggressive stain removal
Non Coated Polyester Fabrics
Polyester (non-coated) is a very durable fabric. Non-coated polyester is generally a soft stretchy fabric. NOTE: Faux leather is a coated polyester. Polyester fabrics can be washed and dried in warm water. Constant drying on the hot cycle in the dryer will make colors fade so use cold or warm water and air when washing. Polyester will generally not shrink.
- Wash in cold of warm water
- Dry in normal or warm temperatures
- Drying on hot may begin to slowly fade colors
- DO NOT use bleach on colored fabric
- Hang drying is best to maintain colors
Coated Polyester Fabrics
Coated polyester fabrics include faux leather leggings, metallic leggings or any other garment where another layer has been added over-top of the basic polyester base fabric. The coating on these women's fashion garments are sensitive. Aggressive washing and drying will ruin the fabric very easily, even in just one wash. Be sure to follow these instructions with every wash.
- Wash ONLY on the delicate cycle
- Best to hand wash or professional wash (recommended)
- DO NOT place in the dryer, ONLY hang dry
- Garment WILL be ruined in just one wash and dry on hot, AVOID this always
Rayon, Lurex and Viscose Fabrics
Rayon, lurex and viscose fabrics are a similar fabric to cotton but are slightly more resistant to shrinkage. They do tend to be very soft and somewhat fragile so take care in washiing these fabrics. Heat can easily remove the soft quality of these fabrics after only a few washes.
- Wash in cold or warm water (hot is OK but not every wash)
- Dry in the warm cycle (hot is ok but not every dry)
- Try not to bleach as bleach can ruin these soft fabrics.
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- Large orders that require some additional processing time (1 day), however, even most large orders we are still able to get get them out on a same day basis.
- Items that are out of stock. Only Leggings has product that comes in everyday so if an item is out of stock and we know that its is coming the next day, we will hold it for that time to complete your order. If not, we will send out your order and place the item(s) on back order and send it out to you when it arrives. NOTE, there are no extra shipping charges. We pay for the additional delivery.
- USPS or UPS Errors. There are times where USPS and UPS make errors on their part. In these cases we cannot be responsible for delays caused by their circumstances. Often times this can be weather related or volume related but in most cases, you will have a tracking number from either delivery service so that you may track your order.
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- Products on Only Leggings are in stock in virtually all cases however, there are times where some inventory needs to be shipped in due to high volumes and fulfillment of your order may take an extra 2 - 3 days.
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Mass. Secretary Galvin Predicts 73% Statewide Voter Turnout
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin is predicting about three-quarters of voters will cast ballots in the election, matching the turnout in the 2008 election.
Galvin projects 3.1 million of the state's roughly 4.2 million registered voters, about 73 percent, will go to the polls Tuesday.
Galvin said the tightness of the presidential race and the contest for the state's U.S. Senate seat will drive turnout, and compensate for any lack of the "euphoria" that marked the 2008 vote.
President Obama is expected to easily carry Massachusetts over former Gov. Mitt Romney. But Galvin says voters want to their say on the presidential vote, regardless of who's expected to win.
Galvin is focused on keeping lines moving, but noted anyone in line by polls' close at 8 p.m. can still vote. (Associated Press)


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First Energy Corp. must make environmental improvements to the coal ash landfill at its shuttered Hatfield's Ferry Power Station in Greene County and begin closing portions of the site following a settlement reached with the Sierra Club.
Five criminal defendants were entered into the accelerated rehabilitative disposition program Monday by Greene County Judge Lou Dayich.
Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority will shut off water on Oakview Drive and parts of Rolling Meadows Road and Mt. Morris Road on Tuesday.
Members from the Greene County Association of School Retirees earlier this month traveled to Texas to help with Hurricane Harvey relief.
The Morgantown, W.Va., man accused of raping a woman at gunpoint earlier this month in Waynesburg has been extradited back from West Virginia.
Mosaic artist Rachel Sager is tackling her biggest project, repurposing old mine buildings into art.
Arson is suspected in a Tuesday night residential fire in Monessen that injured three firefighters.
A Carroll Township woman faces several charges filed last week by city police after she allegedly hit a basketball hoop and garage at the Valley Inn Fire Department, then nearly hit a man who tried to stop her from leaving the parking lot.
Enrollment at California University of Pennsylvania rose for the 2017-18 academic year, reversing a five-year trend.
State Rep. Bud Cook, R-West Pike Run, will host a concealed carry-hunting safety seminar at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Monongahela Volunteer Fire Department, 451 W. Main St.
Allegheny County Police are looking for a man with ties to Canonsburg and Greene County who is wanted in the robbery of a bank in Brentwood Wednesday afternoon.
Both 'bumping' other SEIU employees within Washington County government and two events called 'job fairs' for health center workers will be taking place next before its scheduled to change hands.
District Judge Traci L. McDonald was again certified for service as a member of the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System after completing continuing legal education course work.
Paty Babusci of Rostraver Township showed Lord Stanley some love when the Pittsburgh Penguins brought the trophy to Rostraver Ice Garden as part of Kraft Hockeyville USA, which continues this weekend.
A Charleroi man filed suit in Washington County Court over a fake news story about his arrest for "lewd and lascivious" conduct that was posted and shared on Facebook.
Farm Aid, in its 33rd year, made its second appearance in Washington County on Saturday. The annual concert has raised more than $50 million for family farmers across the U.S., while now raising awareness of sustainiable farming methods that are environmentally friendly.
The sale of the Washington County Health Center is generating concern among workers about the security of their jobs.
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The opioid crisis is taking lives and hurting our economy.
It's a victory for transparency that the identities of panelists who chose medical marijuana growers in the commonwealth must be identified. More work, however, must be done.
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Turku and Helsinki, Finland: A Tale of Two Cities in a Young Republic
Turku and Helsinki: A Tale of Two Cities in a Young Republic
By Sony Stark
It isn't everyday that a tired passenger steps off a cramped trans-Atlantic flight into a refreshing pool of frothy suds and cool mineral water.
But saunas here are meant to decompress a stiff spine and marinate a sleepy head, especially after a long red-eye.
Among taciturn strangers with broken English, it's customary for Finland to treat foreigners to creature comforts immediately upon arrival.
So, alongside a surreal Baltic Sea archipelago, jetlag and fatigue evaporate like the morning dew and the dreamy experience prepares me for dozens of luxuries to come.
Floating Hotel
The Naantali Spa Hotel, located in the Salo region of southwest Finland, is a five-star pool paradise with a surprising view of a tall, white luxury liner modernized into a first-class crib.
The ship is docked in a freshwater archipelago meant to cradle its passengers to sleep in opulent fashion.
Spa therapies like shiatsu message, peat and clay therapy, Indian relaxation, and even hot stone rubdowns pamper the weary and spoil the rich.
Just down the road is the idyllic marine town of the same name. It too is plenty famous among Swedish politicians, Nokia executives, and Russian aristocracy.
It would be a folly to miss the town but if all you need is a boost of healing compounds and a good night's sleep, Naantali is the place to do it.
FYI: Contrary to what you may have heard, Finnish men and women do not bath nude together, not at Naantali. Sorry to burst your voyeur bubble but it's true. This spa welcomes the tradition to bare it all but with members of the same sex and in designated areas.
Some openly oriented friends of mine found this quite amenable but the hetero in me was a little nonplused hoping my first hedonistic skinny-dip would be among handsome Finns.
Independence came late for Finland (1917) but its biography is long and tumultuous. The original capital was Turku, but 700 years of war, fire, famine, poverty and disease tarnished the city and the capital was moved to Helsinki.
The seat of the government and the university system, the Royal Academy, moved to Helsinki in the early 1800s, leaving the Turku townspeople eager to find alternatives to maintain their prominence.
A cultural reawakening or Kalevala was born. Through literature, poetry, arts, music and sport, Turku recaptured its appeal and in 2007, a general consensus by the EU Council of Ministers awarded Turku the title: European Capital of Culture for 2011.
Pub Crawl
The city is awash with restaurants, museums, festivals and nightclubs. Near the handsome River Aurajoki, sit several unique brewpubs serving up suds to beer aficionados who like to sip in style.
Dignified drinkers can stop by The Old Bank, "the hippest after-work destination in Turku," says Aki Arjola, Editor-in-Chief of EatandJoy.com. Arjola publishes restaurant and bar guides on the finest establishments in Finland and "The Old Bank" scores #10 on his top 20 in 2008.
The Old Bank's money vaults overflow with kegs while bartenders swap euros for tipples that are far more satisfying than compound interest.
Seasonally, the belly wash of choice is a Lapland's Jouluolut lager or Father Christmas beer. This malty favorite is a tough pick among 200 competing beers and 22 on tap alone.
Other swill circles include The Pharmacy, The School and The Toilet Bar… yes, all are bars restored from buildings once used for what their names imply.
On the flipside, Toilet Bar, as in lavatory, water closet or loo is the perfect fix for some proletariat fun. Both women and men alike can squat for the night and waste away an evening staring at the evolution of potty seats and flapper valves.
The place is a flushing success with hundreds of thirsty Finns raising their lids for the national drink of Karhu (fisherman's candy) and Koskenkorva (vodka). Cloudberry cocktails, made with the more commonly known Lakka, work just as well too.
History Lessons
As mentioned, conflagrations like 'The Great Fire of 1827' and aerial bombings during WWII destroyed many of Turku's original medieval structures but saved from sieges and battles are four must-see attractions: the modest military fortification called Turku Castle, the country's national shrine, the Turku Cathedral, Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova archaeological site, and a quaint little craft village called Luostarinmaki.
Loustarinmake is now a museum and invites people to experience the early days of primitive life when families cloistered under thatched roofs self-employed in pre-industrial jobs: tanneries, seamstress shops, bricklaying and blacksmith work.
A better time to visit this lovely settlement, circa 1809, would be in the summer; longer days and less chance of slipping on wet medieval roads (hint, hint).
As in other Scandinavian countries, you won't find poverty, illiteracy or tacky tourist crowds in Helsinki.
Everyone here enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the world and all those under 40 usually know how to speak three languages including English.
When Finland joined the European Union in 1995 it showed the world just how evolutionary Helsinki was with a trajectory in nightlife, design, cuisine and accommodations.
With six straight months of doom and gloom you'd think that Helsinki would hibernate until spring – like the country's mascot, the big, brown burly bear. Not likely. Locals melt away old man winter temps with song and dance in a music scene that's anything but bleak.
Especially around the holidays, you'll find a Sibelius symphony at Temppeliaukio (Rock) Church or a Klezmer festival at the Savoy Theater or a heavy metal serenade at the Patässä Karaoke Bar.
Rather than crash at my normal bedtime hour, I wrapped myself in a blanket of undulating arms and hypnotic music at a place called The RedRum. This world-class club requests a hefty buckload (we scored some discount coupons at a previous bar) in exchange for partying to techno 'til 4am.
Design District
Melancholy is the wellspring of creativity and the Design District is a closely-stitched labyrinth of irregular art, fashion and wares. One hundred, thirty venues rope together cutting-edge usefulness and longevity. Similar to the feng shui theory, Finnish design also analyzes space, color and form to patent products with just the right amount of energy and flow.
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The Design District is not your average suburban shopping district. The union of simple organic design and everyday functionality pour into jewelry, chairs, tables, rugs, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles, shoes, even wedding gowns, maternity and baby clothes.
Some of the more popular Scandanavian playgrounds include: "Design Forum Finland", "Merrimekko" and "Artek" and on the outskirts of town, a holistic treasure called "Iittala."
A giant poster upon entering reads "Against Throwawayism," a radical philosophy that weaves beauty with practicality with thoughtful environmental decision-making.
Yes, you read right. Tar. As in the viscous black slime used to seal rooftops, roads and waterproof ships and boats.
Savu Smokehouse
At the Savu Smokehouse, tar is also a healthy cooking additive in herring, salmon and tuna. I enjoyed an authentic Finnish Christmas lunch of dishes and drink made with equal parts of the smelly solvent. And, to rid myself of germs, the restaurant washed my mitts with a bar of tar soap in a small basin of warm water.
FYI: The Finns have been using tar from birch bark for almost 300 years. The medicinal qualities include relieving skin problems like psoriasis and dandruff to curing canker sores.
It's produced from the bark of a tree, first by wounding it with one small incision, then, after several years, chopping it down and burning it in a tar pit.
An old Finnish proverb states that if sauna, vodka and tar won't help, the disease is fatal.
The Savu Smokehouse is unique because it's culturally educational as well. Waitresses dress in period costume and serve up platters of Finnish delicacies fit for a king. It's the "only restaurant in the world that uses smoke-curing" said the manager.
A refreshing glass of Glögg (mulled wine mix) with a dash of — you guessed it –- tar, helped spice up the whole healthy experience.
Hotel Kämp
Not far from the Old Market Hall, in a hotel that's worlds apart from modern and simple, is the swanky Hotel Kämp. This legendary retreat predates the country's independence by almost 30 years.
It opened its fancy wooden doors in 1887 for discerning guests like diplomats, Presidents and bankers. Today, film and music stars including Mick Jagger, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Sting, Bon Jovi, Tina Turner and Shakira, enjoy the luxurious VIP suites.
The other 176 hotel rooms are decorated with widescreen flat TVs, recessed lighting, sunken tubs and a strangely out-of-place green or red rubber ducky. The bath towels, slippers and bathrobes hang like stockings on heated bars with pillows as plush as a duck's bottom.
FYI: the restaurant and bar sections of Kämp were once used as a bomb shelter when Stalin attempted to annex Finland in 1939. The place has remained intact with only a few modifications since then.
A beautiful French Renaissance-style exterior overlooks a bustling park and boulevard called the Espanade, perfect for picnicking in the summer and browsing Christmas craft markets in the winter.
The hotels offers two restaurants, one elegant Japanese ryotei on the ground floor called Yumi and another serving up 45 brands of Champagne called Kämp Club on the first floor.
Saving Euros
In light of the rapidly decreasing US-to-Euro exchange rate, check out several smart travel sites like Finnair.com and VisitFinland and Helsinki Expert to find the best package deals.
Finnair is a fantastic airline with a wonderful reputation and during Christmas it's safe as Santa's sleigh. Once you're there, trams, taxis and trains offer affordable alternatives, but Helsinki is best seen on foot.
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I genuinely struggle with some of the 'ritual' (for want of a better term) within the tradition I have chosen
retrofuturist wrote:Greetings Hornets,
My recommendation is to keep the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path as your anchor.
Ensure your thoughts, speech, action, livelihood, intentions etc. accord with it.
The specifics as to how that alignment manifests in your life are secondary concerns compared to that.
hornets wrote:I don't know about my fellow beginners but I STILL keep swamping myself with far too much information. It's like I can't just patiently and methodically develop my practice. More books! Look at really advanced posts on forums! Get confused! Get disheartened! Get another book! Repeat!
I keep forgetting that Dhamma really is very simple stuff (but also hard work, like anything worthwhile). Strip away hundreds and hundreds of years of acculturation, commentary, etc it has a profound relevance to my life in 2012.
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Underground Toys passes along news of a new classic Doctor Who action figure 2-pack scheduled for release this July: a Cyberleader and Cyberman from the 1988 episode "Silver Nemesis".
"Silver Nemesis"
The Seventh Doctor and Ace visit Windsor, England in 1988, where three factions - the Cybermen, a group of Neo-Nazis and a 17th Century time travelling sorceress named Lady Peinforte - are each attempting to capture a weapon made of a living metal, Validium, created as the ultimate defence for Gallifrey. The weapon is now in the form of a statue of Lady Peinforte and has three components that must be brought together in order to be activated.
In order to foil an earlier attempt to control it, the Doctor launched the weapon inside an asteroid, into a 25 year orbit over 300 years ago. The asteroid now crashes back to Earth near Windsor Castle. The Doctor plays the three rival groups off against one other until eventually he appears to surrender the statue to the Cybermen. However, this is just another carefully-laid trap by the Doctor and the Cybermen warships are totally wiped out when they attempt to control the weapon.


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what a stupid story... everybody is talking about it and now i am, too. as it turned out it was all code that m\\$ gave away to universities (probably thousands of them). this whole thing is a lame pr joke at best. who would want to read that code anyway. windows was easily hacked before without anybody seeing only a smidge of code, so it hardly makes a difference now. allthough i'd like to know what parts of windows get released to universities, for "research" as microsoft claims. looking at the kazaa search results i got a lot of people seem to be interested in the same thing as i am... also it seems that many many fake zips are floating around allready. if anybody really downloads this crap let me know what's in it... i'm not nearly curious enough to do it. i have this theory that all the recent software leaks are a big conspiration conceived by the companies that own the big backbones... imagine the traffic that is generated... i bet such a leak means big bucks for some people
windows was easily hacked before without anybody seeing only a smidge of code, so it hardly makes a difference now.
AFAIK, this is complete lies. The chances of finding a buffer overflow that can be exploited is greatly increased when you can see, even partial, source.
so what ? the code was available to many people in universities before... imo this is just a scam by microsoft to pull out of their shared source programm or at least a reason not to extend it
I shouldn't think that everyone in the university had access to the source.
Plus, I wouldn't think it would be good publicity either. Joe Public is going to think "Microsoft got sloppy and their blueprints [sic] were stolen and now I'm going to get more viruses. I hate MS ".
hearing pro microsoft words from you seems odd anyway, it's all a big talk with nothing behind it...
actually, exactly buffer overruns will not be a problem anymore after sp2 for xp.. anyone not updating is doing it's own fault
(same for server 2003 of course)..
so.. the source you have is rather old, and useless.
it's really nothing big.
I'd say that what I said about "Joe public" still stands, as he isn't going to install service packs. Besides, I highly doubt that MS is going to catch all the possible bugs in one patch. If they could do that, why not do it in SP1? On top of that they'll need to release service packs for 2k and NT5, AFAIK, as the code is also in them.
Buffer overruns are one example of an exploitable bug, they're not the be all and end all .
and anubis, I'm not being pro-microsoft, simply pointing out that I don't think they're going to benefit from this. When HL2 was leaked, they may have benefitted from people seeing the game and going "Wow! I gotta get that game!". People are unlikely to do the same for win2k :/.
after all the vire-happenings, i don't know of any joe public anymore who does not have automatic update enabled.
the only ones that don't, are freaks that feel 1337. and i don't bother if they get hacked, or get vire on their systems.
but believe me, they are minority.
you don't know much about what microsoft really does currently, do you?
(just a question:D most linux-fans don't know that much. not sure about you..)
davepermen's point is that most of the "old bugs" are actually from a backwards-compatibility layer within the newer MS OS's such that if they simply phase out/remove this layer, they'd be fairly secure.
the question then becomes, "then why don't they just do that?". a lot of businesses here in the US are still using win98 as "workstations", ballpark figure, over 30%
I read about that somewhere, maybe at securityfocus, some time back.
actually most vulnerabilities today aren't fo win9x at all..
fact is, the leaked source is a very special one. it is for win2k, with, apparently, internetexplorer5, from then and then, with these patches installed, and these not.
most of the bugs that people can detect in this source are solved and fixed yet. possibly not all. but most are.
people can not move to a new os that simple, yes. but they can, and most do, update their os if it has bugs. the only reason not to, is if the "bug is a feature" , means it's not allowed to solve it, it would make a program buggy that relies on it.
this code doesn't really hurt anyone.
no, in that I'm not that interested so I don't really read about it unless some news comes up about it.
My point wasn't specific, just that there are bugs that can be in code that can be exploited that aren't buffer overruns.
fact is that microsoft works on a base that dissallows fault at compiler, and even bether, language level.
they recompile xp with vs.net 2003 for sp2, to use all the best they have to by default dissallow all of them (and they still let all sort of patches that where manual in).
this is, why .net exist, and this is, why .net is the base of longhorn.
surely recompiling xp in .net will have some disadvantages?
plus of course I doubt you could simply patch xp, if there's such a great change. Would MS not wait until they release longhorn, and release that compiled in .net? This means that everyone left using 2000 and XP will still be vulnerable. Maybe I'm missing something here.
fact is that allthough i always install all patches and never got any virus infected mail i still get infected every once in a while. somehow windows seems less and less secure to me as they release more and more patches
surely recompiling xp in .net will have some disadvantages? plus of course I doubt you could simply patch xp, if there's such a great change. Would MS not wait until they release longhorn, and release that compiled in .net? This means that everyone left using 2000 and XP will still be vulnerable. Maybe I'm missing something here.
it will be recompiled with vc.net 2003. that is a c++ compiler. it will not yet get managed (fully), and all. that will be longhorn, yes.
but xp will be recompiled with one of the best c++ compilers out there, wich can detect, and prevent, buffer overruns to be abused, and much more. he does detect tons of those wellknown bugs that programmers do that make such security holes possible, such as integer overruns, buffer overruns, and other stuff.
if you set it to report everything as error, and get something to compile without error, then you have much saver code (if you enable all savety-settings as well:D), as any windows code ever was till now. by default. for the full os.
they don't want to patch individual holes. they patch now their main fault that made such holes. their tools, the way they used c++, and all.
you miss much here, yes. but it's understandable as it's quite complex on whats really going on (and a lot of fuzz gets stated by tons of people who don't have a clue.. even in magazines, on tv.. don't need to mentoin the web, hehe:D)
first: hm, never had that issue at all over the last years. i'm 100% save.. fun:D i'm about the only one, hehe..
second: thats why they recompile windows xp completely. to prevent those patches that only fit one hole. they patched the compiler, and now fix all such holes at once.
more or less:D i wish them best luck at least. i had luck so far with them. my updates install automatically, i never really reboot the os (except some fuzzy drivers from third parties who messed stuff up and .. some funny programming expiriences i created:D)..
and my server has no attack at all since it's online again (thats, since 2004..) and never had before..
to be honest, I only use linux because I prefer it's general feel to windows. Yes, I'm less likely to be infected by a virus and/or exploit, but that's a bonus rather than a reason to me.
well.. i can't say much about that.. except i have a different opinion about what feels bether. i simply prefer an os that normally adopts fast to new stuff out. thats drivers, and such.
but then again, it's just opinion.
that's why I try not to suggest linux for the solution to any computer bugs. I don't agree with the current movement to convert the desktop entirely to linux. I'd rather see linux as a more professional OS, as if we try to cater to the lowest common denominator, we get much of the problems windows has now. (I'm not saying that windows isn't a professional OS, but it does have some niggles about it because it has to work for computer n00bs).


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Recycling Older Televisions
For disposal of older televisions, there are options – depending on whether the TV is working and can be donated, or if the TV is going to be recycled or simply discarded. Recycling is preferable because televisions contain lead, chemicals, and other hazardous waste.
Working Televisions: Working televisions can be donated to charities or directly to people in need of televisions, such as those in nursing homes. Places of worship, service clubs, or scout troops may also accept televisions for community yard sales.
Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program: The County sponsors several community recycling events for electronics each year for residents; no fee is involved. Visit Recycling electronics or call 703-324-5230 for information.
ServiceSource: ServiceSource holds regularly-scheduled recycling events in conjunction with Fairfax County (see the above). Call 703-461-6000 for information.
Best Buy: Take 32" and smaller TVs to the Customer Service Desk at any Best Buy store. Call 703-631-3332 for information.
E-Tech Recycling, Inc.: Drop off TVs at 4116-G Walney Road in Chantilly, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fee is $1 per inch, screen size measured diagonally. Call 703-378-5500 for information.
Goodwill Industries: Donate working TVs at any of three "donation centers." In Arlington at 10 South Glebe Road; call 703-769-3711 for hours. In Sterling at the Sterling Plaza II Shopping Center – 22405 Enterprise Street; call 703-444-5186 for hours. In Manassas at 8014 Sudley Road; call 703-551-3200 for hours. For a TV to be accepted by Goodwill, it must have an RF coaxial connector port on the back.
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4-5 years ago (I think?) Gateway found some of their old Nike plastic and ran a small run of pink and green Spirits. They have a GDS with horns stamp on them. I bought a bunch at the time. I used one or two of them for a long time and since they last so well, I never dipped into my reserve.
I know I've got 4-6 in the garage, all brand new. I also think I have 2-3 used, but still in great shape.
Is there still any interest out there for these?
If so let me know and I'll wade through the boxes of discs in the garage, dig them out, weigh them, and can send pics if needed. You can make an offer at that point if interested.
If not, it's a lot of work to get to them I'd rather not do. I wanted to see if anyone still might use these.


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Pediatric Expanded Access Program-Oral Solution (0831-908)
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
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Monitor the safety and tolerability of efavirenz oral solution in combination with Antiretroviral Therapy for the treatment of patients age 3 to 16 years who have failed therapy or who are intolerant to their current therapy.
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|HIV Infections
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|A Noncomparative,Open, Multisite Study to Monitor the Safety and Tolerability of Efavirenz Oral Solution Given in Combination Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in ART-naive or Experienced HIV-1 Infected Patients Age 3 to 16 Years Who Have Failed Therapy or Are Intorerant to Their Current ART Regimen
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- Not tolerating current ART regime laboratory status is stable
- Able to take oral liquid medications but have difficulty swallowing capsules
- Weigh at least 10 kg (22 lbs)
Exclusion Criteria:
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HIV Infections
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Conceptual Framework
Overview of the Conceptual Framework of the School of Education
William Carey University (WCU) is a private, nonprofit institution of higher learning dedicated to providing high quality education in a Christian environment. It is centrally located in the southern region of Mississippi. The main campus is in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a branch campus is in Harrison County, Mississippi, and the school of nursing has a campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. The institution was founded in 1906 as South Mississippi College. In 1911, it became affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention under the name Mississippi Woman's College. In 1953 it returned to co-educational status under the name William Carey College reflecting the institution's strong commitment to missions. In 2006 it achieved university status and adopted its current name.
WCU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor, master, and specialist degrees and the doctor of osteopathic medicine degree. The university is organized into eight academic units: the Ralph and Naomi Noonkester School of Arts and Letters, the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences; the School of Business; the School of Education; the Owen and Elizabeth Cooper School of Missions and Biblical Studies, the Donald and Frances Winters School of Music, the Joseph and Nancy Fail School of Nursing, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The School of Education (SOE) is the largest of the eight academic units in the university, enrolling approximately one-third of the students in the entire university. Its programs are designed to prepare candidates to meet Mississippi state licensure requirements and train educators to work in K-12 schools in South Mississippi. The SOE provides training for professional educators through eight undergraduate programs leading to B.S., B.F.A, and B.M.E and twelve graduate programs leading to M.Ed., M.Ed. Alternate Route, and Ed.S. degrees. Undergraduate programs are offered in elementary education, secondary education (art, biology, English, mathematics, music, and social studies), special education (Endorsement Only), reading education (Endorsement Only), and physical education. Graduate programs are offered in educational leadership, elementary education, reading, special education, secondary education (music, biology, mathematics, social studies, and English), gifted education, and alternate route. The educational specialist program offers specialized concentrations in elementary education and in higher education administration. Since the SOE has a prominent presence within the university, other WCU academic units (excepting only the school of nursing and the college of medicine) cooperate closely with the SOE to provide support for the SOE programs through development and delivery of coursework for the liberal arts core curriculum and secondary education concentrations and through advisement of students, all in accordance with the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the SOE.
With the support of other WCU academic units, the SOE collaboratively developed a conceptual framework organized around a central theme of the caring teacher as a reflective decision maker (represented visually in Figure 1). The SOE desires to produce teachers who are caring, reflective, decision makers having knowledge gained through a strong liberal arts curriculum, content instruction in specialty areas, pedagogical studies in professional education, and significant pre-service experiences, all provided within the Christian environment of the university. The central theme serves as the foundation for the education program in course structure, teaching, evaluation of candidate performance, and assessment of the SOE programs with the goal of preparing desirable, credentialed, and effective teachers entering the professional community in an increasingly diverse and technological world.
Unit Characteristics
There are four departments:
Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Coaching;
Department of Curriculum and Instruction;
Department of Educational Leadership.
The purpose of these departments is to provide professional training and study that will prepare the teacher candidate to pursue a career in the field of education. This training is characterized by course content, field assignments, practica, and clinical experiences. The departments are responsible for the development of undergraduate and graduate curricula in:
(1) elementary education, (B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S.)
(2) secondary education, (B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S.) - English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Music, Art
(3) physical education, (B.S., M.Ed.)
(4) educational leadership, (M.Ed.)
(5) higher education administration, (Ed.S, Ed.D., Ph.D.)
(6) gifted education, (M.Ed.)
(7) mild and moderate disabilities K-12; (B.S. endorsement, M.Ed.)
(8) reading K-12, (B.S. endorsement)
(10) alternate route to elementary and secondary education (M.Ed.).
The School of Education provides support to other schools offering teacher preparation majors:
1. Art Education K-12,
2. Biology Education 7-12,
3. Mathematics Education 7-12,
4. Music Education K-12, and
5. Social Studies Education 7-12.
Design for Professional Education
A conceptual framework establishes the shared vision for a unit's efforts in preparing educators to work in P-12 schools. It provides direction for programs, courses, teaching, candidate performance, scholarship, service, and Unit accountability. The conceptual framework is knowledge-based, articulated, shared, coherent, consistent with the unit and/or institutional mission, and continuously evaluated.
Indicator 1: Shared Vision
The Unit's conceptual framework describes the vision and purpose in preparing educators to work in P-12 schools. It is well-articulated, knowledge-based, and consistent with the institution's mission.
Indicator 2: Coherence
The Unit's conceptual framework provides a system for ensuring coherence among curriculum instruction, field experiences, clinical practice, and assessment across a candidate's program.
Indicator 3: Professional Commitments and Dispositions
The Unit's conceptual framework clearly articulates its professional commitments to knowledge, teaching competence, and student learning. It has outlined the dispositions that the faculty value in teachers and other professional school personnel.
Indicator 4: Commitment to Diversity
The Unit's conceptual framework reflects its commitment preparing candidates to support learning for all students and provides a conceptual understanding of how knowledge, dispositions and skills related to diversity are integrated across the curriculum, instruction, field experiences, clinical practice, assessments, and evaluations.
Indicator 5: Commitment to Technology
The Unit's conceptual framework reflects its commitment to preparing candidates who are able to use educational technology to help all students learn.
Indicator 6: Candidate Proficiencies Aligned With Professional and State Standards
The Unit's conceptual framework provides the context for developing and assessing candidate proficiencies based on professional, state, and institutional standards.
The Teacher as a Caring, Reflective Decision-Maker
The framework was developed through the collaborative efforts of the School of Education. It reflects a knowledge base that is derived from research, current practice and beliefs and values of the members of the Unit. Through sustained reflective assessment of the university mission and the teacher education program, the Unit agreed that its organizing theme would be the caring teacher as a reflective decision-maker. The conceptual framework is transmitted through a graphic representation which depicts the teacher as the center of interlocking circles which represent caring, reflection, and decision making. Concentric circles surround the teacher depicting a background of liberal arts, specialty areas, professional education, and preservice experiences which are provided in a Christian environment. The Unit adopted the framework that is conveyed to all students through advisement and publications (Figure I). It is shared among faculty and staff members and with members of the supportive professional community. Additionally, the framework serves as the foundation of the education program, the course structure, and the evaluation of the program. Conceptual Framework 4
Professional Dispositions
Dispositions are the values, commitments, and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward students, families, colleagues, and communities and affect student learning, motivation, and development as well as the educator's professional growth. The Dispositions for Teaching Excellence is the School of Education's structure within which teacher candidates can develop their professional skills.
Dispositions for Teaching Excellence
1. Dependability and Reliability – shows responsible attendance, arrives punctually for class and field experiences in schools, completes assignments on time, and is organized and prepared.
2. Respect – shows respect toward others (peers and instructors), deals with frustrations, problems, and differences in opinion that are inherent in any learning environment in mature ways.
3. Commitment and Initiative – takes assignments seriously, demonstrates commitment to learning and students rather than just completing assignments for a grade, and explores professional sources for new ideas.
4. Responsiveness – seeks and values constructive feedback from others (peers, instructors), and relates well with others.
5. Collaboration – helps create positive relationships in the university classroom and field experiences in schools, participates in the learning process by sharing diverse experiences and perspectives, participates productively in group activities, and establishes productive and professional relationships with professors and colleagues.
6. Open-Mindedness – demonstrates a willingness to question both traditional and innovative practices in the quest for doing what is best for children and shows a willingness to be flexible when dealing with the uncertainty and complexity of educational issues.
7. Knowledgeable – is aware of current educational issues, demonstrates an ability to illustrate and apply subject matter concepts.
8. Communication – demonstrates effective communication, models standard English in writing and speaking, and expresses thoughts clearly and succinctly.
9. Academic Honesty – takes responsibility for producing independent, original work.
10. Appearance – dresses for all teaching experiences by following the dress code established by the school site.
11. Teaching Effectiveness – relates to and teaches students in ways that are developmentally appropriate, develops the ability to plan and to engage students in productive learning events that feature critical, insightful thinking, and demonstrates effective management skills.


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LOS ANGELES -- Center fielder Mike Trout was not in the Angels' lineup against the Dodgers on Friday night because of the flu.
"He's just got a little stomach bug," manager Mike Scioscia said. "He won't be available tonight, hopefully tomorrow. It's been going through a lot of the guys.
"We'll see how he is tomorrow. You always want to keep your edge. We'll weigh these factors very carefully."
The Angels open the regular season on Monday in Anaheim against the Mariners.
Josh Hamilton moved from left field to center, with J.B. Shuck taking over in left. Second baseman Howie Kendrick took Trout's No. 2 spot in the batting order.
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- After battling but not quite getting out of the sixth inning of Monday's exhibition game against the Angels, Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum walked off the mound with his glove over his mouth, obviously screening some choice words for himself.
"I wasn't pleased with where I left off," Lincecum said. "I wanted to get through that inning, but I didn't, so I was a little upset with that."
It's only Spring Training, but Lincecum was in battle mode throughout his outing of 5 1/3 innings in which he allowed five earned runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out none. Even if the results marked the roughest outing he's had this spring, he got in more than 80 pitches of work, and all his pitches felt good coming out of his hand, for the most part.
In that sixth inning, Lincecum got a visit from pitching coach Dave Righetti and appeared to make an adjustment to get the ball going where he wanted it more once again. But a sacrifice fly and a run-scoring single ended his day.
For the second time in four starts, Lincecum didn't strike out a batter, but that's part of his evolution as a pitcher. Once a strikeout machine, he's taking more of an approach of pitching to contact. He has just four K's in 14 2/3 innings of work this spring.
"In my mind I was always trying to strike out guys. That was my mindset even coming up," Lincecum said. "It's different, but an out's an out. I'd like to go further into games, and I know that going for the strikeout sometimes has hurt me, sometimes hasn't. Mostly, I want to go for the quick outs."
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After struggling for nearly a month, the Clippers get back to winning at home.
By Jason Lewis
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A week ago the Clippers were in a tailspin. They were 11-14 in their previous 25 games, they had lost three road games on three consecutive nights, they had fallen to as low as sixth place in the Western Conference, they were on the verge of falling to ninth, and rumors were swirling around that they were on the verge of firing head coach Vinny Del Negro.
If any team needed a get back home, it was the Clippers, and they took advantage of playing five consecutive games at Staples Center. They finished a perfect 5-0 on their homestand, which was the third time in franchise history that they reached that feat (they did that twice in the 1978-79 season), and now they are right back in good standings among the playoff bound teams.
Three of those five victories came against teams who are playing for playoff spots.
At this point the Clippers would have to fall on their faces to miss the playoffs, and if they continue to win games they should have home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Being a young team is benefiting the Clippers, as many older teams are starting to struggle with fatigue. The Clippers played 20 games in March, making them the first team since the Cincinnati Royals in February of 1967 to play that many games in one month.
Even with playing 20 games in 31 days, the Clippers finished that off by winning five consecutive games for the first time since the 2006-07 season, when they made it to the Western Conference Finals.
After picking up a win in Dallas on Monday, the Clippers pushed their winning streak to six games, their longest winning streak in 20 years.
March may have started ugly for the Clippers, but it ended on a high note. The schedule for April does not get much better though, because they will play nine of their final 13 games of the season on the road.
Point guard Chris Paul made the difference for them during their winning streak, as he was named Western Conference Player of the Week. He averaged 21.5 points and 11.3 assists per game while shooting 56 percent from the floor.
But if the Clippers are going to truly compete in the playoffs, they are going to need more than just Paul in the back court.
While Los Angeles native Nick Young was the final piece added before the NBA trade deadline to the already completely renovated Clippers roster, the jury is still out on his ultimate impact. He was acquired to solidify the shooting guard position by adding scoring punch with his perimeter shooting and has averaged 11.8 points in his first seven games.
Meanwhile, never has the conversation about defense in Clipper land been more prevalent as the Clippers are evolving into a more defensive minded squad. Although getting Young addresses offense, they typically cut things pretty close on defense allowing an average of just two points less (95.19) than what they score (97.19) per game.
Young was stuck in a defensive-less culture in Washington for his first four and a half NBA seasons. But even his comments suggest that he has bought into a different way of doing business in Los Angeles.
"We just focus on defense and stick to our game plan," Young said when asked about the Clippers' recent win streak.
A team-oriented psyche must be the priority if the Clippers are to get what they need from him. At 6-7, Young must meet the challenge of slowing down elite shooting guards and small forwards from Kobe Bryant and Stephen Curry to Kevin Durant and Rudy Gay. The Wizards had one first round playoff appearance and five coaches during Young's stint with them. That alone speaks volumes to why he waived his no-trade rights to be become a Clipper.
In fact, Young says he joked and even sang to his teammates in jest, "I'm going back to Cali," just days before the move actually happened. This was something he did occasionally, but never believed a return home would ever become a reality.
"We (players) felt that something was going to happen before the deadline, but we didn't know what," he said.
Del Negro gave Young the green light to be aggressive especially when he played specifically with the second unit. But with his first few starts behind him, his impact and long-term viability as a Clipper can begin to be truly assessed especially since his contract ends after this season.
Coming home was actually gravy for Young, who merely wanted to win first and foremost.
"I was just happy that a team that is a winner believed in me and felt they needed me. That meant a lot," Young said. Being traded is one thing, but the fact that the transaction brought him home was overwhelming to which he said, "I found out that morning and all I can say is I was psyched!"
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For the first time in their NFL careers, but definitely not the last, Barkevious Mingo and Jarvis Jones crossed paths on the same football field Tuesday afternoon.
The AFC rookie symposium at the Browns' training complex in Berea was the occasion. Drafted players from all 16 teams were at various stations on the Browns' practice fields working with young boys and girls and coaching them up in the NFL's "Play 60" exercise program. Players jumped around, laughed and seemed to enjoy themselves as much as the youngsters that were in awe of them.
What makes the Mingo-Jones comparison significant is the Browns needed to come out of the draft in April with a pass rusher and used the sixth overall pick on Mingo. They could have selected Jones, who was more productive in college. Instead of going to the Browns, or anywhere else in the next 10 picks, the Steelers chose Jones 17th overall.
"They told me they wanted me here," Jones said. "I think everybody told me they wanted me there at their place. They passed me over for a reason. Whatever reason it was, that's their choice.
"Me and Mingo are friends. I know he's going to do great. I hope he has a great career, I know he will. As far as me, I've got to continue to work on my craft and better myself. I'm just going to take advantage of the opportunity I do have with the Pittsburgh Steelers. I think I fell to a great organization. Blessed to be there. It's a great opportunity for me and I'm loving it."
Jones, nicknamed "Dawg Bones" for his hard-hitting tackles as a linebacker at the University of Georgia, registered 14.5 sacks last fall. He sacked quarterbacks 13.5 times as a junior in 2011.
Mingo played defensive end at LSU. He had eight sacks as a sophomore in 2011 and 4.5 last season. The Browns are converting him to outside linebacker in the 3-4 base scheme defensive coordinator Ray Horton prefers.
Of course, drafting would be easy if teams used college stats as their only gauge, but the numbers are out there and because they are, Mingo, 6-foot-4, 237 pounds, and Jones, 6-foot-2, 242 pounds, will be measured each time the Browns and Steelers play like friends standing back to back to determine which is taller.
"We're obviously two different people," Mingo said. "We play on two different teams. The only thing that we have in common is that we play the same position. But we're still going to do anything we can do to win games. That's just being a football player.
"We'll see (who has a better rookie year). Nobody knows yet, so you've just got go out there and work, get on the field and just produce."
Wise men say a draft can't really be judged until two or three seasons down the road, which makes building the Browns a real challenge because the group doing the drafting changes every two or three years.
Determining after one season which team made the better pick in the first round in 2012, the Browns or Steelers, probably wouldn't be fair to the Browns because Mingo is learning a new position; Jones isn't. Plus, Mingo is joining a defense that ranked 23rd last year. The Steelers are plugging Jones into the defense that statistically was the best in the league last year -- second against the run, first against the pass and first overall.
"There's obviously going to be a learning curve for me playing this position," Mingo said. "I think I've done a great job so far. I've still got some more improvement to do, but who knows what the future's going to hold?
"We've just got to go out there and play. That's why we play the games. You can't just say one team is better than the other or one person is better than the other. You have to go out and play. Then you can compare."
Mingo said Jones is "deceptively strong." He also described himself as deceptively strong.
"Those guys, they look at me and they think they're just going to position me," Mingo said. "Watch those (LSU) games. It's not about how strong you are. It's about leverage. It's about what you can do and the motor that you have to get what you want. You don't want to stop until the ball is down and you're doing everything you can and you'll be okay."
Mingo worked out at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Jones did not and instead waited for the Georgia pro day in March.
Mingo's numbers were better than Jones' in all seven measured categories -- the 40-yard dash (4.53 to 4.88) plus the 20-yard dash (2.63 to 2.79) and 10-yard dash (1.57 to 1.66). Mingo had a vertical jump of 37 inches. Jones' was 30.5 inches. The standing broad jump edge belonged to Mingo, 10 feet, 8 inches to 9 feet, 3 inches. Mingo's 20-yard shuttle time was better, 4.39 to 4.71, and his three-cone time was 6.84 to 7.46 for Jones.
"The combine really isn't football," Mingo said. "It's about what you do on the field. The coaches like to see that kind of stuff. They like to say, 'Well, okay, if he can do that well, then he'll be able to do this well.' But until you actually put the pads on and you go out there and you get to those drills and you get in those games and then you play, you just don't know."
Something else might have scared off the teams that passed on Jones. He suffered a neck injury while at USC in 2009. Doctors diagnosed him with stenosis -- a narrowing of the spinal cord. He transferred to Georgia, where doctors cleared him to play. League doctors at the Combine gave him a clean bill of health.


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WASHINGTON -- Orioles hitting coach Jim Presley marveled at Manny Machado's mature approach at the plate when he came up last year, and the 20-year-old's offensive surge this season isn't due to any adjustments.
In fact, it's quite the opposite.
"Just keeping that routine going," said Machado, who has had roughly the same approach to hitting since he was 12. "It's all about routine."
Machado is making hitting in the big leagues look routine. Fresh off a three-hit game on Monday, Machado entered Tuesday's game with 75 hits -- tied with Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera for tops in baseball -- and was hitting .335 with five homers and 28 RBIs in his first full Major League season. Machado's 75 hits in the first two months of the season are the most by any player under 21 since 1921, with Ken Griffey Jr. compiling 66 in 1990. Machado also led the Majors with 48 hits on the road, with teammate Adam Jones second entering Tuesday at 42.
"He's got a pretty good approach about it, doesn't seem to get too high or too low," manager Buck Showalter said of Machado, whom he moved to second in the batting order this season. "Very competitive. You can tell in between at-bats and things, if he doesn't do something he thinks he's capable of doing.
"He's handled his success very well, because there's a lot of people pulling on him now, and rightfully so. It's not going to shorten up. One player was asking me something today about a lot [reporters] around [Machado's] locker, and I said, 'Right, that's good. Usually for the right reasons.' It's like autographs. When you've got to worry is when they quit asking. So Manny's in good shape."
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There is a chance I'll be able to start the draft late this afternoon.
The company I work for is closed for inventory & the afternoons are usually real slow on those days.
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COLCHESTER'S community safety boss, Tim Young, is the front runner to fight defector Douglas Carswell to be the Clacton MP.
Mr Young, who leads the labour group on Colchester Council, had already been selected to stand for the party in next year's General Election.
But despite no official announcement having been made for the by-election, he has received the backing of former Labour MP Ivan Henderson, who represented the area between 1997 and 2005 and was the former constituency's first ever Labour MP.
Mr Young has remained tight-lipped on the subject, saying he is still waiting for official confirmation, but said he would be excited at the opportunity.
Mr Henderson said: "Tim will bring a lot to the fight.
"He is local and understands the pain people have felt and are feeling.
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I love the feel and the long right float of a brand new ArchAngel DX.
That feel lasts about three rounds at my favorite course because it runs right through a pine forest. After smacking into a few trees the float part of the right turn is gone, so it turns right and dives into the ground.
And I am sick of buying the same disc again and again. (and again .. I now need my fourth one. Innova needs to make a CE Roc too! but those don't smack the trees quite as hard)
I am considering spending an even larger chunk of change to buy a "Fund Raiser" version of the Archangel in the CE plastic, but am not sure if it will have the characteristics that I want in the new plastic.
So ... now comes the question.
What are everyone's favorite understable drivers ? Does it come in plastic that can withstand a few good trees?
I am considering the Discraft Elite Z Xpress ... any comments on that one?