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May 24, 2010
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration today announced that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia has ruled in MSHA's favor in a recent challenge to the agency's decision to conduct private interviews as part of its investigation of the Upper Big Branch Mine explosion.
On May 10, the United Mine Workers of America and the estates of two of the 29 miners killed in the April 5 blast asked U.S. District Judge Irene C. Berger to stop MSHA from conducting private witness interviews and to direct the agency to conduct its accident investigation exclusively through public hearings. But on May 20, the court ruled that federal law does not authorize the lawsuit.
"We hope that those who supported the lawsuit will come to realize that, ultimately, MSHA's overall investigation of the Upper Big Branch Mine explosion will be the most open and comprehensive investigation in the history of the agency," said Solicitor of Labor Patricia Smith in a written press statement. "People should understand that private interviews are an important part of our investigation, but they're not the only part."
Once MSHA's investigation team completes its witness interviews and conducts a physical examination of the mine, the agency will hold a series of public hearings and forums to discuss the possible cause(s) of the explosion, and identify and develop corrective actions, procedures and strategies to prevent the occurrence of similar accidents.

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For Online Computer Support, Ask a Computer Technician
There are many potential causes of your problem, but I doubt that it is because your inbox is too large...unless you have exceeded the amount of space that AOL alots you. You can check this by checking your email account status online.
Before we go the restore route, let's double check your settings in Mac Mail. Check the link below for what the settings should be:
If that does not help, then let's try the restore option:
I currently do not have my Mac with me, but I believe Time Machine is fairly intuitive to use. Please check the following overview to see if it is enough information to get you started. I would suggest restoring your whole system to the date you are confident is prior to the problem:


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Im just an old guy in a wheelchair
...You first
Album Rating: 3.0hell blow us all up man no
this grows?
ah, the mystery of the 5s is solved!
Digging: majesty crush - Love 15
@ controlled
Now 5 it with this account so that it's 262 just because
Yea but i wanna see you 5 it with this one so that it's 262 + jacquibim
Nuh fuck ya, you can't tell me what to do this is my final form!"
Do it or i'll kill ya in dreams i'm warning ya
Album Rating: 3.0dude did you just get let out of a nut house? If so why did they let you out?
I'm going to throw a dictionary at your face, merry christmas.
dude did you just get let out of a nut house? If so why did they let you out?
You don't scare me, see dis scar? I killed a man with dis scar!
Album Rating: 3.0so i wonder if this guy is an alt. no one is this relentlessly crazy
then again he was kind of freaking earlier idk what to believe anymore
he went from butthurt all the time to downright insane. I guess its an improvement.
Your word has no effect on me, you don't even have 262 alts with this 5'd, you're nothing.
It's kind of cool watching him evolve.
Album Rating: 3.0i think the average would be a little higher if that were true
@ g3ynbleidd
When are you due back at the mental institution?
what a coincidence, colors is the album that changed metal forever
Digging: DJ Rashad - Just A Taste
Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Offbtbam: greatest modern metal band of all time
Digging: Talk Talk - Laughing Stock
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(bisons.com) - Sean Nolin was sharp in his 2014 debut and he got plenty of offensive support from his hot-hitting teammates.
Nolin struck out seven and the Bisons pounded out 13 hits in a 7-2 victory over the IronPigs on Tuesday night at Coca-Cola Park. The Herd improved to 3-0 on the young season, picking up their third victory in a Home Opener this year.
Buffalo won 6-3 on Opening Day in Buffalo last Thursday and picked up an 8-6 victory over Rochester in Frontier Field's debut over the weekend. It didn't take the club long to spoil the fun in Lehigh Valley's first home contest of 2014.
Dan Johnson's two-out home run that soared out of the ballpark in the first inning let Nolin step to the mound with a lead. The southpaw responded with 5.2 innings of solid work. He retired 11 of the first 13 batters he faced and racked up seven punchouts to only one walk.
Nolin did allow two runs, but only one was earned. A two-base Bisons' error in the field helped Lehigh Valley tie the score at two in the fifth inning.
Nolin's solid work bought time for the Bisons offense to start getting clutch hits. After Johnson's second home run in as many games got the club going, the Herd left seven men on base from innings two through five.
That changed in the sixth inning as RBI-hits from Jack Murphy and Anthony Gose gave the Bisons a 4-2 lead. Jared Goedert drove home two more runs in the seventh with an opposite field wall-ball double.
Buffalo didn't need a hit in the eighth to score their seventh tally as Juan Francisco, Johnson, Matt Tuiasosopo and Chris Getz drew four consecutive walks.


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HELLA expands Eco StreetLine family
The new linear luminaire Slim stands for modularity, efficiency and sustainability
The new linear luminaire Slim stands for modularity, efficiency and sustainability
Lippstadt, 5 March 2013. With the Slim, lighting experts HELLA are immediately offering a new LED lamp for illuminating radial and residential roads. The linear luminaire is based on the existing design for the Eco StreetLine, whose modular construction ensures uncomplicated maintenance. Illuminations suited to requirements can be achieved thanks to a variety of optics. Furthermore, one or two modules, a longer or shorter variant, can be used. The Slim can be adapted to local conditions, the design is attuned to the street layout of the lampposts. Aside modularity, the new LED lamps are above all extremely sustainable. The integrated LED technology ensures energy efficiency and an average design life of over 50,000 hours, meaning around twelve years of service in normal use. As with other lamps from the Eco StreetLine street lighting concept, HELLA offers a five-year guarantee for the LED modules. In addition, installing the Slim can also provide a solution to the difficulties in procuring spare parts that often occur for older linear luminaires in particular. Another positive aspect is the good cost effectiveness, which helps the amortization of the lamps.
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MOVIES: Whoa. Too many to mention. I love local and internationsl documentary films, musicals, romantic comedies, auto/biographies, TIM BURTON-JOHNNY DEPP collaborations (you get the idea). I HATE HORROR MOVIES!!! However, once in a while, my curiosity overtakes and makes me watch one or two at a time... Which only effectively reinforces my NOT wanting to watch these, YET AGAIN. LOL.
MUSIC: Ska, Reggae, Punk, Screamo, World Music, Alternative Rock, Celtic, Blues, Jazz... Oh, and I looove LIBERA! :) I watched them live in Manila! I love watching gigs, supporting local music! :)
BOOKS: Again. Where do I begin? I love auto/biographies, Paulo Coelho books, self-help books, books discussing topics related to Psychology, Philosophy, Peace and Conflict studies and Anthropology. I won't list them all here, it would take me days and months.
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Build Communities Not Bullies
Bullying can no longer be dismissed as child's play. More common and lethal today than in the past, bullying puts a terrible toll on the overall school community (targets, perpetrators and bystanders) robbing students of their opportunities to learn and inflicting emotional scars that can last a lifetime.
We, the NEA/AEA Educational Support Professionals (ESP's) in central Arkansas (paraeducators, food services, health and student services, clerical, technical, skilled trades, security, transportation, custodians and maintenance) have formed the NEA/AEA Making Connections Steering Committee (MCSC) to educate and take the lead in erasing bullying from our public schools. Our goal is exact, "Build Communities Not Bullies!"
Our hope is that you, your family and friends will join us on the grounds of the Clinton Presidential Center on November 9 and help us in our goal of erasing bullying in our public schools. We will have student performances, booths, speakers, vendors, giveaways and other activities. This event promises to be both monumental and historical!


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Fashion Director Sorrel Kinder shares her top looks for the big day…
Beach wedding
For a beach-inspired feel, go for a loose-fitting jumpsuit - not only does this versatile piece look ef-fortless with a delicate sandal in the day, but it can also be dressed up with a pair of heels for the evening celebration.
A beach wedding is the perfect opportunity to play with softer tones such as creamy beige and ice blue. A tie isn't necessary, so opt for suits in lightweight fabrics and team with loose linen shirts. Keep the outfit pulled together with suede lace-ups or leather loafers without socks.
Country wedding
The Spring/Summer collections served up a stunning mix of floral prints and seventies silhouettes – look for knee-sweeping dresses to channel the trend. Add height with a wedge or platform sandal, then throw on a wide-brimmed hat and layers of bohemian jewellery.
Go for a three-piece suit with a matching waistcoat – or for a subtle twist, try a slightly darker shade to add depth. Textures like tweed and fine checks work well in a countryside setting, and a leather lace-up brogue will complete the look.
City wedding
Amp up your city style with tailored separates or a two-piece set – both of which have been popular on the red carpet lately. Stick to neutral hues and add bold accessories like a court or a graphic print bag for a strong, structured finish.
Wear a sharp, slim-fitting suit in inky blue or stone grey. Add some edge with a vibrant tie or keep things minimal in tonal shades. Alternatively, create a deconstructed effect by mixing staple pieces – just ensure your jacket and trousers are in the same colour palette.
Winter wedding
To protect against the cold, choose a mid-length skit. It's a key trend for both Spring/Summer and Au-tumn/Winter so it's here to stay! Layer with a faux fur scarf or add shape by belting a coat-dress.
Wear a suit with a heavier fabric like wool and invest in a great tailored coat to layer on top. Fine cashmere under your jacket can also add polish to a winter ensemble.
Celebrity wedding
For refined elegance, pair a simple cocktail dress with heels and accessorise with an embellished box clutch or a pair of statement earrings.
A classic black tux – it's all about attention to detail with the right silver cufflinks and a simple leather shoe. Finish off with a neat bow tie fastened by hand – it does make a difference!


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Sears Outlet Canada: Save up to 70% on Toys & Games
Sears Outlet Canada has some fantastic deals on toys and games right now. If you have to buy presents for kids this year, this is the perfect sale to check out.
Here is a look at just a few of the awesome deals out right now:
- Hasbro Trivial Pursuit: Bet You Know It was $29.99/ now $15.94 (save 45%)
- Plush Charity Bear was $14.99/ now $3.94 (save 70%)
- Sleepy Times Dream Doll was $14.99/ now $9.94 (save 50%)
- Radio Control Vehicle with Touch Screen was $34.99/ now $20.94 (save 40%)
There are over 100 items to choose from with this sale and there is something for everyone. I like that there is a good mixtures of games, girls toys, boy toys, and toys for all ages. This is the type of sale to look for to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. If you are not looking for Christmas gifts just yet, think of birthday gifts or maybe family game night at your house.
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March 15, 2013, 02:30 AM
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I, too, am prohibited HPs.
I opted for 158gr Fiocchi Subsonics.
Perhaps my logic is not good, but I followed the reasoning that 45ACP is popular because it is slow and heavy, so I looked for the same in 9mm. I have only ever seen FMJs for sale here: the only flat points I have seen are .38 and .357 etc, not 9mm Para.
As it happens I rarely carry and normally it is a .38spl. However, I decided that I'd at least have an SD option for my Glock, too, even if I rarely use it as a carry option.
When the right to
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Freedom: Please enjoy responsibly.
Karma. Another word for revolver: because what goes around, comes around!
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Top offensive player
New Bomber receiver Otis Amey may have become an instant hero but let's give it to much-maligned Winnipeg quarterback Michael Bishop. Bishop completed 23 of 32 passes for 312 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Bombers to victory. Amey caught six passes for 118 yards.
Top defensive player
Winnipeg linebacker Joe Lobendahn had seven defensive tackles, a forced fumble and had a key knockdown late in the game to help stifle Toronto's hopes of a comeback.
Top special teams player
Winnipeg placekicker Alexis Serna connected on four of five field goal attempts. Honourable mention to Bomber safety Ian Logan, who was a tiger on kick cover teams.
Key play
A touchdown off a blocked punt gave the Argos hope of a comeback. After scoring another TD to pull within 29-24, Winnipeg's Adarius Bowman fumbles the ball away. But Lobendahn's knockdown of a Kerry Joseph pass forced Toronto into a punting situation late in the game and the Argos never threatened again.
Smack of the match
Toronto's Jason Pottinger stopped Bomber kick returner Jovon Johnson cold just as it looked like he was accelerating.
Highlight reel
Bishop let the ball fly late in the first quarter and Amey made an incredible catch for a 47-yard gain that breathed life into what had been a flatlining offence. It also set up an Serna field goal. Honourable mention to Fred Reid's 24-yard touchdown reception.


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Vascular Solutions Acquires Venture Catheter from St. Jude Medical for $3M
Vascular Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: VASC) today announced that it has acquired the Venture wire control catheter, a deflectable-tip catheter used to provide guidewire directional control in challenging coronary and peripheral interventional procedures, from St. Jude Medical, Inc.
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Jenelle Evans Relationship Trouble With Nathan Griffith: 'He's Mean to Her,' Source Says
"Teen Mom 2" star Jenelle Evans' relationship with Nathan Griffith may not be going as well as the reality star would like everyone to believe. It appears that she and Griffith are having serious problems due to insecurity and Griffith reportedly talking to his ex-girlfriend and other girls.
"Jenelle. You broke me and Nathan up. That's the truth. We were living, sleeping and raising Athena together. Believe whatever Nathan tells you," Brianna Dorris, Griffith's ex-girlfriend, tweeted to Evans.
Evans is allegedly not pleased that her boyfriend, and the father of her second child, is speaking to his ex, even though he has a daughter with Dorris. Griffith is reportedly talking to other girls, which also upsets Evans.
"Why can't anyone just tell me the truth so I can leave? I can't deal with this, none of u can begin to understand," Evans replied to Dorris.
That is only one problem plaguing the couple. A source close to Evans told Radar Online that she and Griffith "fight non-stop." Both are stressed with the pressure of bringing a new child into the world and dealing with the reality of trying to gain custody of their first children; both are in similar situations and would like to have custody of their firstborns but have a ways to go before that happens.
"Nathan is being really mean to Jenelle and is not paying attention to her. Nathan is talking to other girls and that's why she's saying he isn't paying attention to her," the source added. "Plus, he is being lazy and he needs to work to help support this baby. Jenelle can't do it all on her own. Jenelle is really hoping Nathan straightens out and stops acting so mean and starts treating her better."
Evans is due on June 29 and told Wetpaint.com that she likes the name Lydia if the baby is a girl and Nathan likes the name Kaiser. Big brother Jace, who lives with Jenelle's mom, is definitely excited for the new baby.
"Every time we go out to the store, he's like 'we can get that for the new baby!' He keeps asking me, 'When's the baby going to come out? Why is it taking so long?'"
The newest season of "Teen Mom 2" premieres on MTV on Tuesday, January 21.


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Unemployment carries significant social and financial costs.
Social Finance is working with vulnerable youths, disabled individuals and those with long-term health conditions who are unemployed or likely to struggle to find work in the future.
Socail Impact Bonds: Supporting Vulnerable 14-16 Year Olds
Youth Engagement Fund
The Youth Engagement Fund is a £16 million initiative jointly funded between the Cabinet Office, the Department for Work and Pensions and the Ministry of Justice, aimed at improving the employment..
Supporting 14-17 year olds at risk of becoming NEET
The Challenge
Disadvantaged youth are a diverse group, composed of individuals with unique and varying needs: barriers to success can include low educational attainment, truancy, exclusion, teenage pregnancy, a learning disability, drug and alcohol misuse, or problems at home. The variety of needs makes supporting them difficult using traditional programmes.
The Opportunity
Social Finance is working in partnership with a number of providers who have a strong track record of delivering sustained positive outcomes for young people. The Fund will pay for outcomes achieved up to the end of 2018, subject to the total size of contract awarded and a cap per individual of £11,800.
The Impact
Research shows that being NEET (not in education, employment, or training) has long term effects on young people's lives, increasing the likelihood of being unemployment, having a criminal record, and suffering from poor health. The Fund aims to target 14 to 17 year olds as a preventive measure to prevent NEET status among young people, thus achieving long-term impact.
Teens and Toddlers Social Impact Bond
Supporting vulnerable 14-16 year olds at risk of becoming NEET..
The Challenge
Teens and Toddlers targets two sets of vulnerable children simultaneously, raising the aspirations of young people from disadvantaged areas by pairing them as a mentor and role model to a child in a nursery who is in need of extra support.
The Intervention
The Teens and Toddlers programme combines an 18-week intensive intervention with regular support through to GCSEs. The work experience they receive, combined with classroom training, teaches young people interpersonal skills and builds their sense of responsibility so they make positive decisions about their education, their health and their future.
The Impact
The programme is designed to facilitate re-engagement of young people into education, in the hope that it will result in the achievement of GCSE results, and ultimately reduce the number of young people on the programme becoming NEET.
"She has more confidence in herself and more drive to achieve her goals in the future" Parent
Energise Social Impact Bond
Supporting vulnerable 14-16 year olds at risk of becoming NEET..
The Challenge
Energise Innovation is a new programme, created to address the root causes of young people becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training), as part of the DWP Innovation Fund.
The Intervention
The Energise programme offers mentoring combined with structured activity days and residential courses. The programme combines bespoke and generic activities to address individual needs. It is aimed at supporting more than 1500 young people aged 14 to 16 who are at risk of becoming NEET over a three and a half year period.
The Impact
The programme is designed to foster re-engagement with school, build self-esteem and to improve interpersonal skills, and ultimately reduce the number of young people on the programme becoming NEET
"My daughter has grown in confidence and in the abilities she has. I have seen and heard her talk with passion and excitement about the experience she had" Parent


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Consider yourself part of the furniture: Again, a bravo for Kenny Be's wry wit. Not unlike his "Arnold for Governor of Iraq" Worst-Case Scenario, the October 7 "John Elway Home Collection," complete with wooden Elway, is a keeper.
I'm still smiling.
Joseph Green
via the Internet
Hoarder in the court: I'm sure you will receive a truckload of letters responding to Eric Dexheimer's "Pet Peeve," in the September 30 issue, stating something to the effect that pet hoarders should be forced to live in cages full of excrement and eat each other. As for myself, I have a more sympathetic view of the people involved.
It would be fair to call me an animal-lover: I volunteer for the Boulder Valley Humane Society, have kept dozens of pets in my lifetime and currently own three dogs. As deeply saddened as I was to read about their animals' living conditions, I was even more troubled by the psychological states of the pet hoarders themselves. The profound loneliness and unmet needs that drive these people to collect one pet after another are staggering. Getting a new puppy or kitten is a thrill; apparently, that rush can become like crack to an individual whose life is otherwise empty.
Laws that set arbitrary limits based merely on numbers of pets are not going to solve the problem. If anything, they will just push these people further underground, deeper into the hills and prairies and farther from the mental-health resources that could help them.
Thanks, Eric, for an excellent article.
R. McNamara
Tough love: I struggled to keep my composure while reading Eric Dexheimer's appalling and heartbreaking "Pet Peeve." To think that this animal abuse is so widespread and practiced by the same people over and over again! It just can't go on, and I hope the proposed statute passes and these people get the toughest sentences possible.
The story brought to mind my late friend Mildred Martindell, better known as the "Dog Lady of Park Hill." This incredible woman was quite a crusader for animal rights decades ago and a pioneer in the "field" of dog rescue, as well as the ethical treatment of these precious creatures. Her love for them was undaunted. I wish someone of her caliber was in existence today.
Rosemary McManis
Play Misty for me: "Pet Peeve" was a harrowing, horrifying and fascinating read.
My mother's black Persian cat, an apparent purebred, was rescued by the local mailwoman, who discovered a pet hoarder keeping scores of cats in cages in a trailer in rural central California. The vet identified this cat as less than two years old, and they decided to try to save the small cat with the matted coat. Mom's e-mails told me the story of how Misty (short for Mysterious) slowly adjusted to her freedom. When I met Misty while taking care of Mom during her illness last year, the previously neglected cat was a beautiful animal with a clear gaze and a calm temperment.
She had become the pet she was meant to be. She brought my widowed mother much joy in the last few years of her life (Mom passed away this January), and I'm grateful the cat with a horrible beginning has since found another good home with a friend of Mom's.
Patricia Dunn
Calling Dr. Laura: In the October 7 issue, I was asked for advice concerning using the name of individuals as tags for bills. According to the Off Limits item, the 2001 bill that provided mandatory therapy for one year for divorcing couples with children, except in situations of abuse, "sank like the Titanic once it was tagged the &'Dr. Laura Bill.'" That is incorrect. The bill was defeated because of the liberal mentality which minimizes family obligation and responsibility if immediate personal gratification is postponed.
The association of bills with "celebrities" brings attention to a cause...as in the anti-American message of many current Hollywood types.
Dr. Laura Schlessinger
Sherman Oaks, California
Cheap tricks: I am very disappointed in the new look of the old Muddy's building, as described in the most recent Off Limits. I thought it could have been restored very tastefully. As it turns out, it looks cheap and homely. Too bad people with cheap taste can change a nice old building like that.
Nikka Herber
via the Internet
To swerve and protect: Why am I not surprised that there was a Columbine cover-up? I want to know how our elected officials can expect the residents of Colorado to have faith and respect for the judicial system and police officers when they're more interested in concocting ingenious new reasons to fine, rather than to protect and serve, the people. I want to know where the protection is for the thirteen dead, 24 wounded, and countless lives altered or destroyed.
After reading Alan Prendergast's "Anatomy of a Cover-up," in the September 30 issue, I honestly don't think I can ever look at the judicial system or a police officer without feeling insecure or creepy. Just thinking about this preventable tragedy makes me violently ill.
Michael Claxton
Talk about wet clean-up! "Contamination Castles for Sale to Curtail Costs and Consequences over Criminal Cover-up in Colorado" might have made a better headline for Eric Peterson's story about attempts to sell off the contaminated Titan missile silo on the former Lowry Bombing Range to unsuspecting private parties ("Home Security," September 23). Any potential buyer on a lark for a luxurious lair had better not look at the documents in the EPA or Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's files, where he might learn of the real legacy around Lowry -- Coors's other field -- where records show that they, Rocky Flats, Martin Marietta and other polluters dumped poisonous wastes, some of which have a half-life of over 24,000 years. They might also want to check Westword's archives for Eileen Welsome's excellent 2001 series "Dirty Secrets," on the Lowry Landfill Superfund Site, before sinking cash into this "hot" property.
Adrienne Anderson, former boardmember
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, 1996-1998
Let's talk turkey: Regarding Laura Bond's "Smoke Detector," in the September 16 issue:
What a fiasco. So the state wants to raise taxes on cigarettes. Why? To teach children the evils and perils of smoking, and also to help the poor! Where is all the money the state received from the tobacco-company settlement?
After smoking 45 years, I quit cold turkey. The doctor said I was a very healthy man. Now it's going on nine years, and I don't miss cigarettes at all. Habit-forming? Methinks not; it's all in the mind. Anyone can quit. I did.
Frank V. Sandoval
Jason the obscure: In the October 7 "Wing Men," Jason Heller writes, "Its six songs slice through warm beams of guitars, loops, beeps and beats that call up images of Modest Mouse being mutilated by the Postal Service."
Does Westword even try anymore? While a hipster bloodbath does sound appealing, isn't there a more inventive way to categorize a band than to toss in a lazy comparison of two genre-leading bands that have inspired leagues of tight-pants-and-wristband-clad smokers to stand up and rock? Will your review of the next solo male artist cite Jeff Buckley and Beck? Where are the references to obscure bands that Westword readers have come to expect?
Give me Jason Heller's job, and I will cross-reference bands with names of groups no one has ever heard of. An audience hungry for manufactured depth will thank me.
Lorien Nettleton
via the Internet
Amateur hour: Regarding Rick Skidmore's Now Hear This on Gris Gris, in the September 30 issue:
It's so typical of the Denver music scene and its ambassador, Westword, to do an article on a band from who-knows-where by the name of Gris Gris, which is on its way to who-cares-where, when the local band Gris-Gris has been trying for six years to get someone at Westword to acknowledge it or, at the very least, just check it out. (I'm the drummer.) While Denver is not known for being a music town, what with competition for sports and cowboys, it still never ceases to amaze me just how unprofessional, amateur and befuddled the people who claim to be part of a music community really are.
Garrett Evans
Head alert: Regarding Jason Heller's Playlist review of Wolf Eyes' Burned Mind, in the September 23 issue:
As John Olson's mother-in-law, I feel I need to give credit where credit is due. It was John whose thick skull was penetrated by a mace, not Nate Young.
Betsy Bierhanzl
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He'll take Romance: In his September 16 Playlist review of Joshua Novak's album Five Day Romance, Michael Roberts offers the reader a fair criticism of the album's production, though in so doing falls short with regard to the experience itself. To those typically unsympathetic to this particular genre (such as myself), these songs may seem foggy; however, Novak successfully conveys tacit signifiers to his audience. This album is meant to sound as it does; its expression is then to be seen as paramount. Novak is indeed a promising singer-songwriter. His EP, given the above suspension, is a remarkably powerful work.
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Masterpiece theater: Congratulations to Juliet Wittman for "Making a List," her brave and insightful review of Trumbo: Red, White & Blacklisted in the September 9 issue. The review was a mini-masterpiece.
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Don't be afraid: I ran across this Edward R. Murrow quote in the program of Curious Theatre's exceptional production of Trumbo: Red, White & Blacklisted. Perhaps it bears repeating:
"We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty ...We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason, if we dig deep in our history and our doctrine and remember that we are not descended from fearful men -- not from men who feared to write, to speak, to associate and to defend causes that were, for the moment, unpopular. We proclaim ourselves, as indeed we are, the defenders of freedom, wherever it continues to exist in the world, but we cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home."
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Benny Feilhaber is a talented man capable of many things. Unfortunately using his left foot is not one of them.
Rookie Kelyn Rowe, on the other hand, uses his left foot better than many of us use our right hand. Watch the kid try to teach the veteran something new and grab a laugh along the way.


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May 28, 1997
A huge part of our test-drive of the 1997 Saturn SL1 sedan occurred outside the car. Because the '97 sedans have few dramatic alterations (a major redesign happened last year), we decided it was the perfect time to check out Saturn's much-ballyhooed dealership experience, where shoppers don't have to dicker over the sticker price or feel threatened by aggressive sales people.
Posing as an ordinary shopper looking for a sedan with a base price under $12,000, Anita ventured into two Metro Detroit Saturn dealerships. She not only emerged alive, she was smiling. (P.S. The test-drive was OK, too.)
She: I hate to go car-shopping by myself and I must admit I had sweaty palms when I pulled up in front of Saturn of Warren, a suburban Detroit dealership, on a recent afternoon.
He: I bet it got even worse when you went in and the salesman told you to come back with your husband, right? Was he wearing a burgundy sport coat and white shoes?
She: No. In fact, he looked more like a fraternity brother than a car salesman. He was wearing a blue knit polo shirt and khaki slacks. And he never said a word about you. He treated me like a serious buyer and I must admit, it was a rather pleasant surprise. I first browsed around the parking lot for a bit, and he greeted me outside the front door. But he wasn't aggressive at all, and he asked me if I wanted a cup of coffee before we sat down.
He: Sounds like he went to dealer charm school.
She: We can joke about dealers all day, but the fact is I felt like this guy was listening to me. He absorbed the fact that I said I was on a budget and actually suggested that I might want to consider a used Saturn - not just a new one!
He pointed out that the original warranty can extend to the second buyer in many cases. And he had a lot of outside reading to give to me, like part of the Kiplinger's 1997 New Car Buyer's Guide. It was more like going to the library than a typical showroom. I would buy a car from that guy. Very impressive. Ditto with the second Saturn dealership I visited.
He: Too bad the products are not as superior as the dealership experience. Granted, Saturn keeps making modest improvements. On the SL1 we drove, there was a discernible improvement. Not a lot of squeaks and rattles like you'd hear on the older models.
The engine mount and torque struts were revised a bit to reduce noise and vibration, and new non-asbestos organic front-disc brake pads also are supposed to cut down on noise. But I'm still critical of the quality of trim on the interior of the car. If you ran your hand along the flashing of the A pillar on our test vehicle, you'd feel rough edges and the trim pieces didn't fit perfectly either, which bothered me.
She: Before you take any more shots at the quality of the trim, may I remind you to look at the bottom line here? Our test car had a base price of $11,595 and once you added options like air conditioning, cruise control , power accessories and anti-lock brakes with traction control, the entire price was $14,975.
And there are other intangibles that attract people, including women, to Saturn. AAA of Michigan said that the Saturn sedan is one of the most economical vehicles to insure. And that's got to count in some households.
He: I can read your mind. The next thing you're going to say is that women like Saturn's three-year/36,000-mile roadside assistance. Well, I can tell you that guys don't care about that at all. If we break down, we tough it out.
She: I happen to like that, and it doesn't mean that I'm a wimp. Besides, there are still things about the SL1 that I don't like. The base 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine only makes 100 horsepower, which seems a little sluggish especially when you're trying to merge on the freeway.
I still don't like the fact that you have to pay extra for remote control mirrors, but you only get the feature for the right-side mirror. The left manual. That seems silly. There's no driver vanity mirror and some people may not like the black bumpers. They're kind of ugly. But you have to upgrade to the more expensive SL2 if you want body-colored bumpers.
He: I'd upgrade to the optional in-dash CD player for $495, which Saturn resurrected for this model year. That's a must-have option on the SL1. And I'm not crazy about those fourteen-inch tires and wheels either. You feel like you have more stability with the 15-inch ones, but again, you'd have to step up to the SL2 to get them.
She: We're probably missing the big picture, here. When you're shopping in this price category, you want to keep it simple. Decent price, decent styling, decent handling and decent treatment when you buy it or get it serviced. The extras aren't as critical as they'd be in a Mercedes or a BMW. Does any serious Saturn shopper really care that the SL1 has a new low-fuel indicator for '97?
He: I don't think so. But I'm surprised you actually got out of those dealerships without buying something. It's not like you to come home empty handed after you've been shopping.
She: I'll tell you what. I felt so comfortable - and brave - in those Saturn dealerships, I even attempted to dicker with one sales guy. But he told me he couldn't accept a lower price. Used the word 'integrity.' I kind of felt bad that I didn't buy one. Now that's a powerful feeling walking out of a showroom. It tells me that Saturn must be on the right track.
Type: Front-engine, front-wheel drive, five-passenger sedan.
Price: Base, $11,595; as tested, $14,975 (inc. $400 destination charge).
What's new for '97: New exterior colors (light green and copper), low-fuel indicator, optional in-dash CD player, revised power steering pump, noise-vibration-harshness reductions.
Standard equipment: Power steering, stainless steel exhaust, maintenance-free battery, power brakes with front disc, independent four-wheel suspension, tinted glass, tachometer and trip odometer, reclining front bucket seats, fold-down rear seats, adjustable steering column, intermittent wipers, passenger side vanity mirror, front console with cupholders, AM/FM stereo with speakers, digital clock, P175/70R14 radial tires, rear-window defroster, remote trunk and fuel cap release, headlamps-on chime, passenger assist straps, carpeted cargo area with light.
Safety features: Dual air bags, daytime running lights, side-door beams, adjustable front shoulder belts, three-point front and rear safety belts, child security rear door locks.
Options on test vehicle: SL1 Package 1 inc. power locks with remote keyless entry and security system, power windows, air conditioning, power remote control right side mirror and cruise control ($1,885); carpeted front and rear floor mats ($55); Anti-lock brakes with traction control ($695); AM/FM stereo with cassette and front and rear speakers ($245).
EPA fuel economy: 28 mpg city/ 40 mpg highway.
Engine: 1.9-liter SOHC four-cylinder; 100-hp at 5000 rpm; 114 lb-ft torque at 2400 rpm.
Transmission: Five-speed manual.
Competitors: Chevrolet Cavalier, Dodge Neon, Ford Aspire, Ford Escort, Geo Metro, Geo Prizm, Honda Civic, Hyundai Accent GT, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Sephia, Mazda Protege DX, Mercury Tracer, Plymouth Neon, Pontiac Sunfire, Suzuki Esteem, Toyota Tercel.
Specifications: Wheelbase, 102.4 inches; overall length, 176.9 inches; curb weight, 2,321 pounds; legroom, 42.5 inches front/32.8 inches rear; headroom, 39.3 inches front/38.0 inches rear; shoulder room, 54.3 inches front/53.5 inches rear.
12-month insurance cost: $879 according to AAA Michigan rates based on an average family of four from the Livonia area whose primary driver is aged 40 with no tickets who drives 3-10 miles each way to work. Rates reflect multicar discount and, where appropriate, discounts for air bags and seat belts.
Where built: Spring Hill, Tenn.
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~~~ The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County's WIC program, in partnership with Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition and volunteers – Jessica Laino and Kimmie Matlock, participated in the Big Latch On, a synchronized breastfeeding event. The events took place on August 4 in Marathon and August 5 in Key West and Key Largo. Twenty eight babies successfully latched on at the same time along with 17,790 other babies around the world, breaking the worldwide breastfeeding record. Last year there were nine latched on babies [continue reading…]
Monroe County School District announces closing of some Florida Keys schools. Based on the latest weather briefing from the National Weather Service for Hurricane Matthew, due to the forecasted Tropical Storm force winds in the middle and upper keys the following schools will be closed on Thursday, October 6th. Staff at these schools will not be required to report. All schools will reopen on Friday October 7th unless there are significant changes in the weather conditions as forecast.
At its Wednesday meeting, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with the Monroe County Mosquito Control District to provide County employees to supplement the District's workforce on a temporary, as needed basis, in the event that the Zika virus becomes a problem in the county. Presently, the Florida Keys continues to have no confirmed cases of locally acquired Zika and only one confirmed travel-related case, in which the person contracted it outside of Florida. But to help keep Zika from [continue reading…]
The Monroe County Marathon Courthouse is a little more colorful with the recent installation of an eye-catching turquoise bench and sky blue loveseat created by California artist Colin Selig. He makes them from an unlikely source: salvage propane tanks once used to heat homes. His functional sculptures are part of the County's 1% Art in Public Places program. "These benches create a lovely, quiet space for people who visit and work at the Courthouse," said Elizabeth Young, Executive Director of the Florida Keys Council [continue reading…]
KEY LARGO – Plans for the new energy efficient Marathon Library and Adult Education Center were unveiled Wednesday at the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners meeting in Key Largo. "We are trying to build a facility that meets the community's needs," Monroe County Projects Management and Facilities Director Doug Sposito said. Artist renditions and floor plans of the 14,861 square-foot facility were shown. They include 12,322 square feet of dedicated library space (about double the space of the existing library), 2,539 square feet for [continue reading…]
TAVERNIER – On Thursday, Monroe County completed a $33,828 project to repair the dock next to the boat ramp at Harry Harris Park, 107 E. Beach Road, in Tavernier. The dock was stripped down to the pylons. The old decking was removed and the support structure was repaired. A new structural plastic decking, which is slip resistant and low maintenance, was installed. "It's a cedar color and looks beautiful," Monroe County project manager Cary Knight said. The project went quicker than expected, lasting just two [continue reading…]
MONROE COUNTY CLEANS OUT STORAGE SHED OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE; SENDING IT TO GAINESVILLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL – JUST IN TIME FOR HURRICANE SEASON LONG KEY – In preparation for hurricane season, Monroe County just completed an annual cleanout of its household hazardous waste storage shed. All the corrosive, flammable, reactive and toxic household waste that was collected throughout the year at the County's transfer stations were put into 103 55-gallon drums, weighing 25,900 pounds. These drums were transported to the Perma-Fix of Florida Environmental [continue reading…]
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED ON SIX CANAL RESTORATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS; MONITORING UNDERWAY WITH EARLY RESULTS SHOWING IMPROVED WATER QUALITY Monroe County just completed an air curtain installation that blocks weeds from entering Big Pine Key's Canal #287, one of the Keys' 131 poor-rated canals. This marks the end of the construction phase of the County's original $5-million investment in demonstration projects that implemented four different restoration methods – air curtain weed gate installation, organic muck removal, culvert installation and backfilling– to restore six of the worst water [continue reading…]
Thursday: May 19, 2016, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West The public is invited to a town hall being held by Monroe County Mayor Heather Carruthers. The informal meeting will begin with a 2016 State of the County presentation followed by a Q&A session, with discussions on current topics of interest to the attendees. If more than one member of any local government board – including advisory boards – attends, only one of the members may participate in the [continue reading…]
The Mayor's Letter to the Editor: There's some talk right now about changing to single-member district (SMD) voting for Monroe County Commission seats. From my perspective, SMD elections would diminish voter representation and lead to legislative gridlock. With SMD elections, you vote for one Commissioner every four years. In our current at-large elections, you get to vote for all five Commissioners every four years, and for at least 40% of the Commission every two years. Suppose your SMD-elected Commissioner disagrees with you on a particular [continue reading…]
The Sheriff's Office had two more different types of scams reported Tuesday and would like to make everyone aware so they do not fall victim to these fraudsters. An Islamorada woman called the Sheriff's Office Tuesday night to report being scammed by someone she believed worked for a legitimate loan company. The 60 year old victim said she was trying to obtain a loan from a company called "Easy Loans". She said a representative called and agreed to give her a $3,000 loan. He told [continue reading…]
MONROE COUNTY OFFICIALS MEET WITH GOVERNOR AND FLORIDA CABINET TO DISCUSS WORK PROGRESS IN AREA OF CRITICAL STATE CONCERN PROGRAM Officials from Monroe County and the municipalities in the Florida Keys met Tuesday in Tallahassee with Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet (Attorney General Pam Bondi, CFO Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam). The four state officials sit as the Administration Commission that oversee places designated as an Area of Critical State Concern. The Florida Keys and the City of Key West have [continue reading…]
MONROE COUNTY ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT WITH ENERGY 3 TO PROCESS COUNTY'S YARD WASTE AT A FUTURE GASIFICATION FACILITY KEY LARGO – The Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 to enter into a "no-risk" agreement on March 23 with Maryland-based Energy 3, LLC to process the County's yard waste – beginning within the next 30 months – at a future gasification facility that converts organic debris into energy. The agreement came after nearly two years of discussions and negotiations, which continued right up until the final [continue reading…]
KEY LARGO – Monroe County hired the City of Jacksonville's former Director of Emergency Preparedness and former Director of Fire and Rescue Martin Senterfitt as its new Emergency Management Director. He will replace Irene Toner, who is retiring after 17 years in the position. "We are incredibly fortunate to be able to hire a person with so much professionalism and with so much experience and expertise in emergency management," County Administrator Roman Gastesi said. "Marty has done it all – responding to hurricanes, wildfires, floods, [continue reading…]
February 11, 2016; 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Murray Nelson Government Center 102050 Overseas Highway Key Largo, FL KEY LARGO — Monroe County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection are partnering to host a workshop on Brownfield Redevelopment. A brownfield is the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of property, which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant. Developers, investors, realtors, governments and other interested members of the community are invited to learn about brownfields, hear success [continue reading…]
MARATHON – The Land Authority Governing Board selected Charles Pattison as executive director of the Land Authority during a special meeting Tuesday at the Marathon Government Center.
by Naja and Arnaud Girard… OIG Investigation Report just in… In February we reported on the shocking tasing of an older gentleman by a state trooper on US 1 near the 18-mile stretch. Before a bystander's cell phone video was made public, the trooper, Eloy Arias, had written in his incident report that he had tased the man because he "attempted to run into the oncoming southbound traffic." The video footage previously published by The Blue Paper [above], however, clearly shows the man, Mr. Marc [continue reading…]
The Florida Department of Education announced Monday that the delay caused by the required validation study of the new Florida Standards Assessments end-of-course tests (FSA EOCs) in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II effectively releases districts from the requirement that these scores constitute 30 percent of the course grade for students in these classes. This announcement grants Florida school districts, including the Monroe County Schools, to locally determine how the results of these state required EOC's will be used in calculating final grades for students. [continue reading…]
With the support of the School Board and in alignment with the recommendations of the Student Assessment for Learning Taskforce, Superintendent Mark T. Porter is announcing that the Monroe County School District will temporarily suspend plans for the implementation of district created final exams at the middle and high school level and will expand plans to scale back formal testing at the elementary level as well. The statutory requirements for district created assessments eased with the passing of House Bill 7069 which was signed into [continue reading…]
by Vicki Boguszewski… I love my CSA! A CSA is a Community Supported Agriculture program. My CSA supports organic farming in the Redlands Historic Agriculture District of Homestead, Florida. It is called the Bee Heaven Farm CSA. What does it have to do with climate change? Climate Change is the acceleration of the natural processes of the Earth by human activity and impacts the human family in both direct and indirect ways. One of the activities which most strongly influences the rate and subsequent acceleration [continue reading…]
by JD Adler… March 5, 2015: A team of environmental scientists led by Dr. Briceno of the Florida International University have gathered under blue skies on Cudjoe Key. Their mission: to determine whether the shallow injection wells installed for use in the Cudjoe regional wastewater treatment plant will successfully contain wastewater or whether the ground will prove too porous allowing partially treated sewage to migrate to nearby national marine sanctuary surface waters. By March 19th they would have already found the answer, as described in the report released April 11. "We [continue reading…]
by JD Adler… The law firm of Reiner and Reiner, on behalf of Dump the Pumps, has made a public announcement of intent to sue over lack of environmental impact assessment for Cudjoe Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. 60-DAY NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUE VIOLATIONS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT; THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT; THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; THE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES ACT; COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT; THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND THE CLEAN AIR ACT; REGARDING MONROE COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT [continue reading…]
Historic Tours of America is the lead corporate sponsor for Keys to Be the Change and their PeaceJam trip which will be on April 10 – 13. Twenty-two students from Monroe County will be traveling to Florida State University to attend the annual Leadership Conference. Students will meet and work with a Nobel Peace Laureate during the weekend conference. Historic Tours of America donated funds to help with scholarships that provide this opportunity to youth who otherwise would not be able to afford this trip. [continue reading…]
by JD Adler… In a press release dated March 25th, the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) announced their decision to request funding from the Monroe County Commission to build a deep injection well at the Cudjoe regional wastewater treatment plant. Their decision was based on a preliminary report from Dr. Briceno of Florida International University who was conducting tests on the shallow wells for FKAA. According to the report, "a connection between injection depth and surface waters may exist at the injection site" (more detail below). [continue reading…]
by JD Adler… Environmental attorneys Caron Balkany and Christopher Byrd have issued a 60 day notice of intent to sue the government on behalf of local fisherman Mike Laudicina, due to failure to acquire proper review for the shallow well injection of municipal sewage in the Cudjoe Key area. They have issued a press release stating that Monroe County and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) have utilized a "fake" environmental assessment report to support their contention that this method is safe. Their concerns spring from [continue reading…]
On Wednesday, May 18, 2015, a Key West jury took less than two hours to find both Romualdo Ricardo Salado and Christopher J. Payne guilty of one count of Molestation of Another's Stone Crab Trap by a Commercial Harvester. Mr. Salado and Mr. Payne were found not guilty of a second count involving the same allegation. Prior to the jury being selected, both Mr. Salado and Mr. Payne had entered an open plea to one count of Possession of Undersized Stone Crab. The sentencing for [continue reading…]
by Rick Boettger… The Third Court of Appeals has ruled that private corpations owning rental housing located on federally owned land associated with a military base do NOT have to pay local real estate taxes. This costs us here in Monroe almost $8 million/year in educational costs for those children, costs the rest of us shoulder, to say nothing about police, fire, roads, etc. The reasons the court gave were simply wrong. They say the Navy retains control over the property. But the point of [continue reading…]
Key West, FL…On March 19, the Key West Association of Realtors is presenting "Get to Know Monroe," a county-wide program intended to help educate realtors and residents about Monroe County's departments and services. Beginning at 1 p.m. department heads from permitting, planning, code enforcement, HARC, Mosquito Control and more will brief the public on department how-to's and other basics. To accommodate the expected crowd, the familiarization program will take place at the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue. Because informational handouts and other brochures will [continue reading…]
Coral Shores High School Teacher selected as Monroe County School District's 2015 Teacher of the Year Mr. Wellington "Todd"Gideon, Science Teacher at Coral Shores High School was chosen as Monroe County School District's 2015 Teacher of the Year for his immeasurable contributions to the lives of hundreds of students and families. A former student wrote "… Simply put, once upon a time you (Mr. Gideon) took the effort to try to inspire a below average student, and it has made all the difference, for that I am eternally grateful." [continue reading…]
by Catherine Vogel, State Attorney… The legalization of medical marijuana in Florida seems inevitable. Last year the ballot initiative to amend the Florida Constitution to allow medical marijuana failed by a slim margin. Any amendment to the Florida Constitution requires passage by 60%. The initiative garnered 57.6% of the vote. Here in Monroe County, the vote was 70% in favor of the amendment. Those in favor of the amendment have vowed to raise the signatures to put it back on the ballot again in 2016. [continue reading…]
January 23, 2015 To: Cynthia Dohner, Regional Director, US Fish and Wildlife Services, firstname.lastname@example.com CC: Ashleigh Blackford, Branch Lead, Planning and Resource Conservation –East, email@example.com; Nancy Finley, Refuge Manager, email@example.com; Brian Powell, USFW Biologist, firstname.lastname@example.com; Larry Williams, State Supervisor, South Florida Ecological Services Office, email@example.com From: Caron Balkany, firstname.lastname@example.com Re: Cudjoe Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant – shallow sewage wells Director Dohner: Undersigned counsel represents several residents in the Lower Florida Keys who are concerned about the environmental impacts from the proposed shallow sewage well injection for Cudjoe [continue reading…]
Monroe County Commissioner Heather Carruthers (District 3) will be holding a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2015. The public is invited to attend. The meeting will begin with a 2015 State of the County discussion and will be followed by a Question and Answer format, leading to discussions on current topics of interest to the attendees. The meeting will be at the Harvey Government Center located in the Historic Truman School at 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West in the Board of County Commission [continue reading…]
On behalf of the Monroe County State Attorney's Office, State Attorney Catherine Vogel presented Anna Hubicki with the designation of "Employee of the Quarter" for her outstanding work in the Misdemeanor Divisions. Anna is an Assistant State Attorney at the State Attorney's Office in Key West. This award is certainly well deserved; Anna was victorious in a jury trial that was held in Marathon when a jury pool was not available in Key West. "She is most deserving of this honor," said State Attorney Catherine [continue reading…]


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Breast Augmentation New York City
Augmentation Mammoplasty
The modern era of breast augmentation started in 1961 when the first silicone implant was used to improve the appearance of the breast. Since that time, the basic implant has undergone many modifications and improvements. In 1991, because of unsubstantiated claims, the FDA suspended use of silicone implants except for breast reconstruction. However, many studies that were then performed have demonstrated the safety of breast implants. At this time, silicone breast implants are now approved by the FDA.
Be sure to check out our before and after breast implant photo gallery!
Many of our patients who desire breast implants are in their early twenties and thirties. Many of our patients are women who have lost breast volume due to pregnancy, and wish to return to their pre-pregnancy breast size. It is therefore not uncommon to perform breast augmentation surgery on women throughout their forties.
New York's plastic surgeon, Dr. Sherman will discuss the goal of your proposed breast augmentation surgery in New York, and go over the entire procedure with you. The following information will help you understand breast implants and the operation itself.
Watch Dr. Sherman's Breast Augmentation Surgery Overview
Types of Breast Implants
The type of breast implant choice is one of the most important decisions that you have to make. Dr. Sherman will discuss the relative advantages of each type of breast implant, silicone or saline. A cohesive gel implant has been developed over the past several years (gummy bear implant).
Breast implants now come in various widths, heights, and projections. These are all individualized to create the desired goal of the patient. In addition, Dr. Sherman was one of the original investigators for the Allergan 410 cohesive gel breast implant. These implants are now approved by the FDA. Learn more about these cohesive gel breast implants.
About the Procedure
The operation may be performed in our fully accredited New York plastic surgery center, or in the hospital as an outpatient. The breast augmentation surgery itself can lasts from 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
You will stay in our recovery area until you feel comfortable to return home. If you are coming from out of town, you should remain in New York overnight, so that Dr. Sherman could see you if the need arises. Suture removal is usually one week after your breast augmentation.
There are several options besides the type of breast implants that you may choose for your breast augmentation surgery. These consist of the placement of the breast implants, relationship to the pectoralis muscle, and the choice of the incision through which the breast implants are placed.
Breast Implants for Pectus Excavatum
Breast implants have been known to help lessen the appearance of pectus excavatum. With this congenital disorder, the chest becomes sunken in, causing a concave depression. Also referred to as "funnel chest," this condition can often have a negative effect on a person's self-confidence. With the help of New York's finest plastic surgeon, Dr. Sherman you will be able to choose the right breast implant for your body.
Furthermore, with this condition, subpectoral placement tends to commonly produce optimal results. Breast Size is also a factor to consider with this condition, as the concavity can cause breasts to appear too close together with overly large implants. However, each patient is different and the consultation will help to best meet individual needs.
If you are unhappy with your appearance due to pectus excavatum, breast implants may be a way to minimize its outward effect on your figure. Dr. Sherman is dedicated to carefully evaluating each situation and providing detailed skill and care to each patient.
What to Expect During Your Consultation
Just like with any breast augmentation, patients with pectus excavatum will need to consider implant material, placement, positioning, as well as other factors. Dr. Sherman will discuss all your options and align them with your aesthetic goals.
Incisions for Breast Implants
The choice of incision is made by the patient after consultation with Dr. Sherman. Breast augmentation can be accomplished through either a transaxillary (armpit) incision; inframammary incision (below the breast, above the fold); or a periareolar incision (through the areola, the circle around the nipple). The selection of the breast implants as well as the goal for size, shape and placement each play a role in where the incision is made. Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages and varies from person to person. During your consultation, Dr. Sherman will discuss all of these with you.
Submuscular or Subglandular Breast Implants
This describes the position of the implants in relation to the pectoralis muscle. Depending on your anatomy, age, and vocation, there are advantages to each approach. Dr. Sherman will explain each, and help you understand the position that may be ideal for you.
Breast Augmentation Revision:
Because of Dr. Sherman's experience, he often corrects problems associated with previous augmentation surgeries. This may reflect the aging of the breast in relationship to the implant, or complications of the previous breast implant surgery. Read about Dr. Sherman's New York patients' experiences and reviews.
Patients have a choice of either a general anesthesia or intravenous sedation anesthesia. As in all of our operations, the anesthesiologist is a board-certified, and highly skilled, experienced anesthesiologist. If the breast implants are placed below the muscle, the operation is usually performed under general anesthesia.
Recovering from Breast Mammoplasty Surgery
After your breast augmentation procedure it takes approximately three to four days to feel comfortable. You should refrain from exercise for roughly three weeks after surgery while you recover.
Possible Complications
Breast augmentation surgery has several potential postoperative complications. These include capsular contracture, deflation of the implant, and wrinkling of the breast implant. Dr. Sherman will discuss the incidence of each of these and relate it to your individual surgery.
In addition, some patients experience a temporary numbness of the nipple for several weeks after surgery. This may last longer or may be permanent in a very small group of patients.
Breast Augmentation Cost and Insurance Information
The cost of breast augmentation surgery is rarely covered by any insurance program. However, if there is a congenital mal-development of one or both breasts, this may be covered. Some insurance companies will cover the removal of ruptured silicone breast implants. If you do have a ruptured breast implant, contact our New York plastic surgery center to determine if your breast augmentation surgery costs are covered.


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BARRINGTON, N.H. – Campaigning in New Hampshire the day before the first-in-the-nation presidential primary, Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz pointed out a similarity between the Granite and Lone Star states.
"You know, one of the great things about the Granite State is that you all define gun control the same way we do in Texas," Cruz said. "Hitting what you aim at."
Cruz said that the president has issued "lawless executive actions" in order to "undermine our right to keep and bear arms" enshrined in the Second Amendment.
According to a CNN/WMUR tracking poll released Sunday, Cruz, the winner of the Iowa caucus, trails rivals Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in New Hampshire.
While discussing Saturday's Republican debate, Cruz also called some of his opponents' statements "nuts" for suggesting that the nation begins to require women to register for the draft.
Cruz said he is raising his two daughters to believe they can accomplish all of their hopes and dreams, but "the idea that the federal government would forcibly conscript our daughters and put them in a combat role, put them in a foxhole fighting a jihadist, a two hundred and twenty pound psychopath trying to kill them in a foxhole, is nuts."
Cruz was greeted at the event by a "Cruz Missile" created by two of his supporters, Rick and Mary Hebbard.
TheBlaze asked the Hebbards why they made the display.
"Why not?" Rick grinned.
Mary said that they "pulled an all-nighter" in order to bring it to the event. "We're just glad the snow held up!" she said.
She called Cruz "a man of conviction and morals" and a "constitutional conservative." The couple said that the senator will have their support in tomorrow's New Hampshire primary.
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But behind the numbers are the faces of real Americans doing their best to get by.
Case in point is Denise Guidry's family. Randall Pinkston and I met them this week in the small town of Wesson, Mississippi.
I didn't meet Denise right away -- I learned her house was up for sale, so I headed there instead. There we found a "For Sale" sign, a large oak tree, and a swing set sitting idle.
I found everything that parents in this country try to provide for their families: a place to grow up, a place to call home. I was stunned to see where Denise and her family ended up.
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Read the census report
First I overheard it was a trailer, but after driving up and down the street it became pretty clear that a trailer would have been a nice alternative.
Instead I found Denise and her five children living in small camper, parked in a clear corner lot next to railroad tracks. A generator provides electricity to cook, and an air conditioner to keep comfortable. Just weeks ago, this family lived in a 2,500 square foot home. I met them when after they were trying to find a way to make room for everybody in their new home, the 27 square foot camper.
Regardless their hopes are up. This family is happy to live in Wesson because it is the small community they had been looking for when they left Louisiana for Mississippi.
"This is where I want my children to grow up", Denise told me.
What hurts this mother of five the most is not the material losses she's endured. Yes they are tough for her, but her biggest regret is not being able to be home for them. She's gone from being a full time mom to working 75 hours at three part time jobs to provide for her family, while her husband travels frequently looking for work in oil fields that need pipelines.
"We'll get through this," she said. "We're going through a rough patch right now, but we'll get through it."
They are one family in Mississippi of out millions who have joined the ranks of the poor in this country -- and seeing them as just a number in a report filled with statistics doesn't do them justice.


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Police are asking for the public's help to identify two men who beat a victim at an Oceanside doughnut shop last month.
The incident occurred about 2:25 a.m. July 5 at Yum Yum Donuts on Mission Avenue near Roymar Road. The suspects chased a man into the shop, where he was kicked and punched repeatedly. One of the suspects was heard yelling a gang reference during the assault.
Both suspects were described as black, 18 to 21 years old and 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 11 inches tall, with thin builds and wearing oversized white T-shirts. They left in a white, four-door Cadillac or Oldsmobile.
Anyone with information is asked to call Oceanside police at (760) 435-4900.


text: Ronald William Upchurch, 64, died on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. He was a graduate of University of Tennessee. Ron worked as a CPA for several firms in town before starting with Joseph Decosimo in 1981, where he continued work until his death. He was the treasurer of the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts for nearly 30 years. Ron was an avid fan of the Tennessee Vols for over 40 years. When not working, he loved cooking and watching his grandchildren play soccer. He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver Upchurch; and mother, Dorothy Dobbs Upchurch. Survivors include his high school sweetheart and wife, Linda Fox Upchurch; daughter, Kimberly (William) Fraser; one brother, Oliver (Alicia) Upchurch Jr.; two sisters, Janet (Stuart) Smith, and Linda (Greg) Holley; four grandchildren, Caroline Fraser, Maggie Fraser, Kate Fraser and Will Fraser; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Heritage Funeral Home with the Rev. Carson Fraser, officiating. Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Anna Safely Houston Museum or a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. on Friday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.


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Special Edition Pink Playstation 2 Makes Aussie Debut
This fun special edition bubble gum pink PS2 has already been making its world wide jet setting tour. Starting last November, it was first on the scene in Europe and the UK and now it is making its way to Australia on March 15th. I think its great that gaming consoles are taking on a new style of femininity. They are also hitting a totally new demographic - women and people of all ages. Take the Nintendo Wii for example, its popularity keeps soaring as it is easy to use and gets alot of people engaged. With fun playstation games like karaoke Singstar, this gaming console will be another user-interactive success. Keep checking back for US availability. Price has yet to be released.
[via Shiny Shiny and Kotaku ]