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Pure DWTS 2011 – Tom Bergeron Rates Season 12, Dishes On Maksim Chmerkovskiy's Return, & Announces Date For Season 13
I can't embed this video or audio, but, Tom Bergeron was interviewed by Popwatch in his dressing room after the show Tuesday night (his dressing room is cool). In the audio, Tom talks about the Mirror Ball Trophy and the season as a whole. Overall, Tom was happy with Season 12 and how it had some of the highest ratings compared to other Seasons. He gave it an 8 1/2 rating. He dishes about some of the teasing between cast members and how much this cast will miss each other. He also mentions Maks and how he is retiring the pinch he gave Tom every week which alludes to how Maks might not be coming back next Season (please say it isn't so. 🙁 ). In the interview, he also mentions how September 19th is the premiere date for Season 13. Mark that date on your Calendars. More in the video and audio >>>>>HERE. Don't miss it!!
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WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets understand they cant afford to underestimate the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Although the Lightning have been one of the most active teams leading up to Mondays NHL trade deadline, theyve been hot of late, winning three consecutive games to move within five points of the Jets with three games in hand.
Theyre not just a one dimensional group over there, they bring a lot, said Jets defenceman Randy Jones, who played for the Lightning last season. They bring speed, they have a lot of skill, they can shoot the puck and they have that offensive touch. Theyre playing well and were going to have our hands full. We had some lapses in the last game and we need to play a full 60 minutes. When we have letdowns, it shows.
Its not as much about our opponents. Its about us. We know we play well at home. These fans bring out the best in us.
The Jets have picked up seven of a possible eight points during the past four games and are looking to regroup after Tuesdays 5-4 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Obviously, it was a tough way to lose the game, I dont think anybody was happy about that, said Jets defenceman Johnny Oduya. Weve moved past it and realize we have some games coming up that are really important and we feel we can win all of these games. We need to get back on track tonight.
The Jets are 18-9-3 at MTS Centre this season, as they hit the midway point of this important eight-game homestand.
Defenceman Zach Bogosian will miss his fifth consecutive game with an upper-body injury and Jets head coach Claude Noel said he was considering going with 11 forwards and seven defence in order to get Mark Flood into the lineup.
However, Flood and winger Eric Fehr were on the ice for extra work after the morning skate, so it looks like Noel might insert Antti Miettinen on the fourth line for Fehr instead.
Ondrej Pavelec gets the call in goal for the Jets, while the Lightning counter with Mathieu Garon.
The Lightning have kept their spirits up of late, despite losing three players off the roster in Dominic Moore, Pavel Kubina and Steve Downie.
Its been a tough stretch, but were just finding a way to battle and win and thats what we have to do right now, said Lightning forward Steven Stamkos, who has 42 goals and 70 points in 59 games. Its the business side of hockey and you have to be professional about it. Its not the first time and its not going to be the last time that you lose close friends and close teammates, but you have to rally around it, it's brought the team closer together.
We do realize were in position to compete for a playoff spot right now.
Stamkos made it clear the players are taking responsibility for the slow start that has led to the Lightning being in rebuilding mode.
"We could have played a lot better at the beginning of the year and the onus is on us," said Stamkos. "If we win maybe five-to-seven games at the beginning of the year, we're not in this mode and we're not having this conversation right now. We're probably picking up some players. You have to look at it from both views.
"We lost some great players but at the end of the day you have to trust management, you have no control over what happens. As a player, you go out there and try to win and play your best every night."
The Lightning made another roster move on Thursday, claiming forward Tim Wallace off waivers from the New York Islanders.


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WASHINGTON - The nation's top two law enforcement officials acknowledged Friday the FBI broke the law to secretly pry out personal information about Americans. They apologized and vowed to prevent further illegal intrusions.
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales left open the possibility of pursuing criminal charges against FBI agents or lawyers who improperly used the USA Patriot Act in pursuit of suspected terrorists and spies.
The FBI's transgressions were spelled out in a damning 126-page audit by Justice Department Inspector General Glenn A. Fine. He found that agents sometimes demanded personal data on people without official authorization, and in other cases improperly obtained telephone records in non-emergency circumstances.
The audit also concluded that the FBI for three years underreported to Congress how often it used national security letters to ask businesses to turn over customer data. The letters are administrative subpoenas that do not require a judge's approval.
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"People have to believe in what we say," Gonzales said. "And so I think this was very upsetting to me. And it's frustrating."
"We have some work to do to reassure members of Congress and the American people that we are serious about being responsible in the exercise of these authorities," he said.
Under the Patriot Act, the national security letters give the FBI authority to demand that telephone companies, Internet service providers, banks, credit bureaus and other businesses produce personal records about their customers or subscribers. About three-fourths of the letters issued between 2003 and 2005 involved counterterror cases, with the rest for espionage investigations, the audit reported.
Shoddy record-keeping and human error were to blame for the bulk of the problems, said Justice auditors, who were careful to note they found no indication of criminal misconduct.
Still, "we believe the improper or illegal uses we found involve serious misuses of national security letter authorities," the audit concluded.
FBI Director Robert S. Mueller said many of the problems were being fixed, including by building a better internal data collection system and training employees on the limits of their authority. The FBI has also scrapped the use of "exigent letters," which were used to gather information without the signed permission of an authorized official.
"But the question should and must be asked: How could this happen? Who is accountable?" Mueller said. "And the answer to that is, I am to be held accountable."
Mueller said he had not been asked to resign, nor had he discussed doing so with other officials. He said employees would probably face disciplinary actions, not criminal charges, following an internal investigation of how the violations occurred.
The audit incensed lawmakers in Congress already seething over the recent dismissals of eight U.S. attorneys. Democrats who lead House and Senate judiciary and intelligence oversight panels promised hearings on the findings. Several lawmakers - Republicans and Democrats alike - raised the possibility of scaling back the FBI's authority.
"It's up to Congress to end these abuses as soon as possible," said Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee. "The Patriot Act was never intended to allow the Bush administration to violate fundamental constitutional rights."
Rep. Pete Hoekstra, top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, said the audit shows "a major failure by Justice to uphold the law."
"If the Justice Department is going to enforce the law, it must follow it as well," said Hoekstra, of Michigan.
The American Civil Liberties Union said the audit proves Congress must amend the Patriot Act to require judicial approval anytime the FBI wants access to sensitive personal information.
"The attorney general and the FBI are part of the problem, and they cannot be trusted to be part of the solution," said ACLU's executive director, Anthony D. Romero.
Both Gonzales and Mueller called the national security letters vital tools in pursuing terrorists and spies in the United States. "They are the bread and butter of our investigations," Mueller said.
Gonzales asked the inspector general to issue a follow-up audit in July on whether the FBI had followed recommendations to fix the problems.
Fine's annual review is required by Congress, over the objections of the Bush administration. It concluded that the number of national security letters requested by the FBI skyrocketed in the years after the Patriot Act became law. Each letter issued may contain several requests.
In 2000, for example, the FBI issued an estimated 8,500 requests. That number peaked in 2004 with 56,000. Overall, the FBI reported issuing 143,074 requests in national security letters between 2003 and 2005.
But that did not include an additional 8,850 requests that were never recorded in the FBI's database, the audit found. A sample review of 77 case files at four FBI field offices showed that agents had underreported the number of national security letter requests by about 22 percent.
Additionally, the audit found, the FBI identified 26 possible violations in its use of the letters, including failing to get proper authorization, making improper requests under the law and unauthorized collection of telephone or Internet e-mail records.
The FBI also used exigent letters to quickly get information - sometimes in non-emergency situations - without going through proper channels. In at least 700 cases, these letters were sent to three telephone companies to get billing records and subscriber information, the audit found.
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WASHINGTON - Democrats seeking votes for their Iraq-withdrawal plan have stuffed the bill it's in with billions of dollars for farms, flu preparedness, New Orleans levees, home heating and other causes.
Some critics say the Democrats are simply being opportunistic - using a must-pass measure for funding U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan to carry items that can't advance as easily on their own.
At the same time, Democratic leaders are trying to increase support for setting deadlines for ending U.S. military combat in Iraq, which they've made part of the larger legislation.
It's plain that Democrats are unwilling to approve the bill's $100 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan without devoting considerable sums of money to the home front.
"The president wants to make sure we take care of Iraq, but I think we also have to make sure that we don't lose sight of what we have to do here at home," said Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill.
Already, money in the bill not directly related to the war exceeds $20 billion.
The funding - ranging from $3.5 billion for medical care for veterans and active duty troops to $500 million in "emergency" money for a Western fire season that has yet to start - has raised hackles with Republicans who say Democrats are using the measure to muscle federal dollars back home.
"Wartime funding should be not used as a gravy train," said Senate GOP conservative Judd Gregg of New Hampshire.
But Gregg said the White House would be hard-pressed to veto the bill over the add-ons, and White House aides have conspicuously failed to issue one - though a veto promise hangs over the bill because of its higher-profile provisions setting a deadline for ending the U.S. military role in Iraq.
All told, farmers would get $4.3 billion in disaster aid, aimed chiefly at the drought-stricken Great Plains and California farmers hurt by a hard freeze earlier this year.
The drought disaster aid package has been scaled back, in part to make room for $74 million for a peanut storage program that pays storage and handling fees as farmers market their crop. And Rep. Sam Farr, D-Calif., is pressing for $25 million for spinach farmers who pulled produce from market shelves after last year's E. coli outbreak.
Meanwhile, House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey, D-Wis., isn't waiting on the upcoming farm bill to extend income subsidies aimed at small dairy farms. Obey's 13-month extension would cost $283 million.
Those items and others, including $2.5 billion for homeland security projects such as additional cargo screening at ports and airports, $2.9 billion for levee improvements and other aid for the Gulf Coast, and $735 million to close shortfalls in the State Children's Health Insurance Program, offer virtually every lawmaker a reason to vote for the Iraq funding bill - regardless of their feelings on the war itself.
Democrats insist they aren't being bought off.
"Absolutely not," said Rep. Jim Costa, a Democrat representing a farm district in California's Central Valley. The California delegation is demanding help for citrus, avocado and other farmers facing $1.2 billion in losses from a devastating January freeze.
"I would support this one way or another," said Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., a driving force behind the drought aid package.
In some cases, such as drought aid for farmers, new money for veterans medical care and additional aid for the Gulf Coast, Democrats are fulfilling promises from last year's campaign.
Still, the need to maximize the vote count among Democrats makes it harder for party leaders to say "no" to lawmakers whose requests are, say, more parochial.
Republicans accused Democratic leaders of larding the bill with spending aimed at greasing its way through Congress.
"They've tried to appease every member of Congress, every coalition, every interest group, by loading this bill up," said Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Ill. He said the strategy risked having the bill collapse of its own weight.
"If this is a sweetener deal, then it makes me real sour on the whole bill," said Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn.
There are a few lawmakers - such as Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore. - whose support for war funding is contingent on add-ons. In DeFazio's case, it's $400 million to extend payments to rural counties hurt by cutbacks in federal logging.
The billions of dollars not requested by Bush include $1 billion to prevent or prepare for a possible avian flu epidemic and $400 million in additional heating subsidies for the poor.
Later Friday, the White House sent Congress $3.2 billion in revisions to its $94.3 billion request for Pentagon operations in Iraq and Afghanistan through Sept. 30.
The money would pay for 4,700 additional troops to support President Bush's influx of 21,500 combat troops to stabilize Baghdad and Anbar province, along with additional funds for vehicles with V-shaped bottoms more resistant to roadside bombs. Another $510 million would send an additional 7,200 troops to Afghanistan to prepare for a Spring offensive by the Taliban and to train Afghan security forces.
To keep costs down, the White House eliminated several much-criticized requests for airplanes - including two next generation Joint Strike Fighters - that never would have seen action in Iraq. Opponents said the Pentagon was using the war funding bill to evade budget limits - much like the criticism being leveled at Democrats for adding domestic items.
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Apple challenged by investors on Jobs succession planning
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Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc.'s board faces a showdown with investor groups today over its succession plan for Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs, who is on medical leave for the third time in the past seven years.
Under a resolution slated for a vote at Apple's shareholder meeting, the board would be asked to disclose plans for replacing Jobs and explain how it's nurturing the executive team under him. The proposal, backed by the Laborers' International Union of North America, is endorsed by the investor-advisory service Institutional Shareholder Services.
"Shareholders deserve to know the company has a plan in place," said Jennifer O'Dell, assistant director of corporate affairs for the union, which has about 500,000 members and $34 billion in assets under management. "We want to know that companies are considering these issues."
Apple opposes the measure, saying that revealing secret plans would aid competitors and make it harder to retain executives. And that argument is expected to carry the day, according to Brian Marshall, an analyst for Gleacher & Co. Still, today's meeting will be the first time Apple's board will be available for questioning since Jobs announced a leave of absence on Jan. 17. Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook has taken over the company's day-to-day operations since then.
The move has generated a fresh wave of concern over Jobs's health, following his cancer surgery in 2004 and a liver transplant in 2009. Jobs is credited with saving Apple from near-bankruptcy in 1997, transforming it into a consumer- electronics giant and spurring its valuation to the highest level of any technology company.
Katie Cotton, a spokeswoman for Cupertino, California-based Apple, declined to say if Jobs would be attending the meeting or whether the full board will be there.
Cook, 50, took over daily management during Jobs's previous two absences. Apple's shares climbed 67 percent during Cook's stint as acting chief in 2009, signaling that investors were content with his leadership.
Jobs took the latest leave of absence after his health deteriorated from fighting a rare form of cancer and the effects of his liver transplant two years ago, a person with knowledge of the situation said in January. Jobs had been unable to keep on weight as he underwent treatment for his conditions, said the person, who requested anonymity because the matter is private.
The CEO vowed to remain "involved in major strategic decisions," and he dined with Barack Obama last week during a meeting between the president and top technology executives.
Jobs, who turns 56 tomorrow, hasn't said when he will return from medical leave.
"I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can," he said in a note released by Apple on Jan. 17. "In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy."
The laborers' union, whose members are mostly construction workers, started pushing for companies to disclose their succession policies two years ago, O'Dell said.
"Other companies are doing it," she said. Apple is "a leader in the industry, so they should be doing the same."
Apple said in a regulatory filing in January that it has a succession plan in place. The details are kept confidential because making them public would provide rivals with an unfair advantage and possibly rankle some executives.
Apple also is facing a shareholder proposal backed by the California Public Employees' Retirement System that would require a majority vote to elect candidates to the board, instead of a plurality. Apple said the plan would hinder its ability to keep members on its board. That one isn't likely to pass either, said Gleacher's Marshall, who works in San Francisco.
Apple's stock reached record levels last week, making it less likely for the succession proposal to pass, he said. The shares gained $3.82 to $342.43 at 9:37 a.m. New York time on the Nasdaq Stock Market. They have climbed 5 percent this year.
"If the stock wasn't making new highs, I would say it is possible," Marshall said. "Considering its performance, however, I think it is highly unlikely."


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WASHINGTON - United for a Fair Economy's tenth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day report was released today. State of the Dream 2013: A Long Way From Home outlines the state of the racial wealth divide in the U.S. and puts forward creative solutions for addressing persistent racial inequities.
Black and Latino families continue to have far less wealth than White families and have emerged from the Great Recession more indebted and less able than White families to face the economic challenges before them.
Housing, an integral piece of the increasingly elusive American Dream, has much to do with the hemmorhaging of wealth in communities of color. This report examines the link between housing and asset-building policies, the impacts of those policies on communities of color, and urges a targeted, goal-oriented policy approach that is guided by our shared values and principles.
Fifty years ago this year, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. shared a vision for a future of equality for all people, regardless of race, in his "I Have a Dream" speech. He spent the final years of his life working with thousands of others to challenge economic inequality and racial injustice. Although their efforts made historic civil rights victories possible, much work remains to close the racial divide. We are, indeed, a long way from home.
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LeBron James confirmed Wednesday that he dislocated a finger in his non-shooting hand on Monday night, but he does not plan to sit out any of the Miami Heat's upcoming games to allow the finger to fully heal. This is partly because he was able to pop the finger back into place shortly after he sustained the injury.
"I popped it back in when I did it," he said Wednesday after the Heat's practice. "It's been better, though. I'll be ready." Miami hosts the defending champion Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.
"The only recovery for it, what the docs told me, is rest, and I think we all know I have none of that," he added. James said X-rays of the finger revealed no break, freeing him up to play on Thursday.
Coach Erik Spoelstra insists all is well with his star forward, who is not even using a splint on his finger. "He practiced today. He's ready to go," Spoelstra said. "And he had a very good practice, a physical practice. If he can get through a practice like this, he can get through any game."
James is using a small elastic sleeve on his finger, which he admits does limit him slightly. "It impacts in dribbling and rebounding and stuff like that where you've got to squeeze the ball or dribble the ball," he said.
This is not the only injury James has been dealing with. He has been experiencing elbow soreness since colliding with Grant Hill of the Suns in a game last week.
Still, he has no intention of taking time off. "If I'm able to run, if I'm able to jump and affect the other team and help our team win the ballgame, injury, no injury, I like to be out on the court," he said.
"Sometimes I know it's best for the team for me to sit. Sometimes I know, for me personally, I would like to play. I don't know. I have a hard time with that."


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After a stupid crime, ballplayers step up for ballplayers
Hopefully, justice awaits the criminals who trashed the Cedar Hill High School baseball fieldhouse over the holidays - spray-painting, smashing, breaking and, worst of all, stealing or destroying nearly all of the team's equipment, most of it owned by the players. With baseball season approaching, ballplayers down the road in Arlington stepped up to help. Several Texas Rangers kicked in cash; the Texas Rangers Foundation donated $10,000; Academy Sports and Outdoors contributed gear. The devastation will take some time getting over, but at least Cedar Hill can start practice Jan. 29.
What a great way to give
The American Red Cross raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in the first few hours after the Haiti earthquake using a simple new tool: text messaging. We may curse texts for monopolizing teens' time or for adding one more distraction on our roads, but in this crisis, the text message has done its part to help. Text "Haiti" to 90999 to add $10 to your wireless bill and speed relief to the people of Haiti.
DISD's picking up cash for a much-needed cause
DISD is one of a handful of districts that will receive money from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to determine the best way to gauge a teacher's effectiveness in the classroom. Dallas will use the cash to assess middle school teachers. Students start falling way behind there, so more power to the district if it can figure out how best to teach middle schoolers.
O'Brien's classy streak shines in NBC mess
Companies make mistakes. There's no shame in that. But leaders are judged by how they handle mistakes. It's hard to imagine worse mistake-management than what has been displayed by NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker. In the network's late-night debacle, the only sign of leadership we've seen is from Conan O'Brien, who has rejected NBC's perplexing and gutless decision to damage its Tonight Show franchise to placate Jay Leno, who failed in his primetime experiment. O'Brien has handled the situation with humor, class and dignity. It's clear he's no longer a good fit for NBC.
Chess champs raise stature of UTD
The University of Texas-Dallas is a chess powerhouse. UTD teams finished second and fourth at the Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship last month, earning the school a spot in the "Final Four" of chess to be played in April. You may have heard of some of the schools that UTD beat: Yale, Princeton, Stanford and the University of Chicago, to name a few. The university sees chess as essential to teaching the kind of mental toughness students need to compete for 21st century jobs. That kind of forward-looking commitment serves the UTD community well.
Pat Robertson makes a bad situation worse ... again
In a crisis, you can always count on televangelist Pat Robertson - to say something absurd and insensitive. When he learned about the mass destruction in the Haiti earthquake, he wondered aloud if it might be a "blessing in disguise." "There may be a massive rebuilding of that country," he said. Never mind that bodies littered the streets and that even the most basic aid was not reaching survivors at the time he made this statement. He went on to blame Haiti for the earthquake, saying the island nation had made a pact with the devil to drive out the French. The televangelist is a never-ending study in insensitivity. When the next crisis strikes, perhaps he should do his part by praying in silence.
Perry's leaving money on the table
We get that Gov. Rick Perry wants to politically distance himself from Washington. But this business of refusing to apply for about $700 million in federal "Race to the Top" dollars because he doesn't want Washington telling Texas what education standards to adopt is loony. For starters, nothing in the program's application says states must adopt any national school standards. What's more, Texas stood a good chance of qualifying for funds, since Race to the Top is looking at things like how well schools use data to guide teachers. Texas classrooms could have cashed in on previous efforts, but Perry's political future evidently matters more.
McGwire disproves notion that great hitters have great timing
Before this week's underwhelming admission from Mark McGwire that he took steroids while setting baseball's single-season home-run record, he passed on numerous opportunities to cop to what almost everyone already knew, including an evasive March 2005 performance before Congress. And the former St. Louis Cardinals star still doesn't believe he cheated, saying he could have hit those home runs clean. Mark, spare us the tears.
If his parents won't cut his hair, they should go elsewhere
Perhaps Taylor Pugh's parents think they're proving some nebulous point about freedom-of-tress expression. Perhaps they like this attention. But after three months of tangling with the Mesquite ISD, the 4-year-old's parents have made clear that they place a higher priority on Taylor's ponytail than his education. The school district, which is simply enforcing its dress code by asking Taylor to cut his flowing locks, has tried to compromise, even offering to let him wear braids to his pre-kindergarten class. No deal. Well, pre-kindergarten attendance isn't required. The family should take Taylor - and his hair - elsewhere.


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text: Masterclass: languages in action LocationEdgbaston campus DatesWednesday 13th November 2013 (13:00-15:30) Download the date to your calendar (.ics file) ContactRegistration form Why are languages useful for your future? What are the different ways to study a language at university? School students will have a menu of languages to choose from. On the day, they will be split up in small group and the masterclass will include taster sessions in languages which they have probably not had the opportunity to try before, such as Italian, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. There will also be language-learning workshops in languages with which the students are familiar, including French, German, Russian and Spanish. The German/French/Spanish and the GCSE-Level Russian sessions are meant to enrich the languages school students currently study. As far as is appropriate, topics will be chosen to tie in with cultural and historical aspects of countries where the languages are spoken, with GCSE-level subjects or with students' personal interests. Audience: Year 10/11 students Participants: 100


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NEW YORK -- In the city that never sleeps, the Tomlinson family fit right in Friday evening.
"I was up two or three times," said running back LaDainian Tomlinson.
Added his mother, Loreane Tomlinson: "I was up off-and-on all night."
What's up now? Tomlinson is a San Diego Charger.
Tomlinson, an all-American from TCU, was drafted by the Chargerswith the fifth pick Saturday in the first-round of the NFL draft.
With their second selection, they secured Purdue quarterbackDrew Brees, and Florida State cornerback Tay Cody in the thirdround.
On Friday, the Chargers traded the first choice to Atlanta, whenunable to reach an agreement with Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Vick.
That transaction wasn't uniformly embraced by the Charger Nation. But to Tomlinson -- if he would have gotten enough sleep -- it was a dream come true.
"Yeah, I kind of did have it in my mind, that it was going to happen," said Tomlinson, the NCAA's leading rusher last season with 2,158 yards, the fourth-highest total ever.
"But at the same time nobody knew what Cleveland was going to do. And Chicago was thinking about trading up to the third pick. I know Chicago would (have) taken me."
Instead, Chicago's trade winds didn't materialize, and the Chargers land the player they had rated just below Vick.
Tomlinson, and his brother LaVar, both had their heads down,electing not to watch as the Browns made their pick. For once, acollege prospect wanted to fall in the draft.
The Chargers had fallen for Tomlinson long ago.
"As soon as we made the trade, this is the guy we wanted to get," Chargers coach Mike Riley said. "It's probably no big secret."
Ditto how tepid is the Chargers' running attack. It ranked lastin the NFL in 2000, with but 66.4 yards per game.
With Tomlinson in tow, the Chargers expect that to change quickly.
"I certainly hope so," the 5-10, 221-pound Tomlinson said. "I am certainly looking forward to going in and being used in many different ways, not just running the ball. But in the passing game; just all over the field. I really look forward to the challenge."
Another task could face Tomlinson as his career -- and Vick's -- progress; he'll always be known as the player the Chargers chose instead of Vick.
"I think people will look back," he said, "and say, 'Well, if the Chargers would have got Vick, then maybe this would have happened or they chose me and this is happening.' "
What happened Saturday is what Tomlinson prayed for. That's Loreane Tomlinson, the mother who might have a direct line to a higher being -- she is, after all, an ordained minister in Dallas.
"We are all believers," she said. "I said some prayers, some big prayers."
The Chargers' hands were intertwined, pleading for Tomlinson'savailability at No. 5. With his combination of size and speed -- hewas fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting; No. 1 amongnon-quarterbacks -- he might just be the spark the offensively deadBolts need.
If so, his effort would fuel the 1-15 Chargers' efforts of rebounding from among the worst seasons in NFL history.
"Obviously I'm used to it, going in and rebuilding a program," said Tomlinson, the 2000 winner of the Doak Walker Award, which goes to the nation's top collegiate back. "At TCU my freshman year, we were 1-10. So I know what it takes to rebuild a program. It takes hard work and dedication and I don't think it is any different from that."
Tomlinson's route to the NFL was different, in going from a lightly recruited player from Waco University High to a top five draft pick. In addition to TCU, Kansas State, Texas A&M and Baylor showed some interest.
But not much.
"It's a real amazing thing, him coming out of Waco because not very many people take too much time recruiting someone from Waco," LaVar Tomlinson said. "TCU gave him a chance and it was just doors opening by the Lord himself."
The newest Charger is measured by some to his idol, Cowboysrunning back Emmitt Smith. He's about the same size, but faster;both Texans are built low to the ground.
"Emmitt Smith is a future Hall of Famer, no doubt about it," said Tomlinson, who'll face his hero when the Chargers travel to Dallas on Sept. 23. "It's just honor to me to be compared to him."
Added Butch Davis, the Browns coach and former Dallas offensive assistant: "I know a lot of people in the Cowboys' organization believe he is the next Emmitt Smith."
Riley didn't quite go that far, but it's plain to see Tomlinson's stock rose after a stellar Senior Bowl and a workout at the scouting combine which included a 4.34 electronic clocking in the 40.
"He really kept opening eyes," Riley said.
That's something in which the Tomlinson family is well-versed.
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Playoff drought defies law of averages
PITTSFORD – By now, you know the Bills' stretch of futility. They have missed the playoffs in 14 straight seasons. They haven't won a playoff game since 1995, when they beat a Dolphins team coached by Don Shula. Buffalo has the longest current streak without reaching the postseason.
Here's another startling fact: The Bills also haven't reached the postseason since they moved training camp at St. John Fisher College. They've had only one winning season since leaving Fredonia in 1999, finishing with a 9-7 record in 2004 but missing the playoffs under first-year coach Mike Mularkey.
Remember 2004? It was the year J.P. Losman arrived.
The Bills opened their 15th training camp at St. John Fisher on Sunday evening with the same high hopes that they had in their first. You would think that Marcell Dareus, of all people, would be eager to put the offseason behind him after his arrests for possession of synthetic marijuana and street racing.
Instead, the season had an inauspicious beginning. Dareus reported so out of shape that the Bills didn't even allow him on the field. You have to believe he's nearing the end of the line with the Bills' hierarchy. They're desperate to win given the uncertain ownership situation after the passing of Ralph Wilson.
Dareus already is facing a likely suspension. If he's doesn't take his career seriously enough to show up in proper condition, you have to believe his days are numbered with the Bills. He's already created enough distractions. They didn't need another on the first day.
Otherwise, Sunday evening was like many camp openers over the years. With this time of year comes a renewed but often unrealistic sense of optimism. Coach Doug Marrone reached into the bag of standard answers and reiterated how a new season is a fresh start for every team in the league.
"That's what's great about this game," Marrone said. "Everyone is going into camp. Everyone is excited. Everybody is fresh. We've done some things as a team with meetings and a walk-through today. We have to keep that enthusiasm. Obviously, that's something we can control."
Buffalo's playoff drought, the longest in the NFL by three years, almost defies the odds. The NFL, by design, is a cyclical league. Different teams fall back and forward every season. The Bills have stayed near the bottom. For many who have been around all along, it has grown old and tiresome and repetitive.
The law of averages is bound to take over at some point. An optimist would suggest this is the year the Bills finally play well enough and have enough things go their way to challenge the Patriots in the AFC East. But here we are again, not quite sure what to make of this team.
It has become shallow and redundant to say the culture has changed, rhetoric that began when Chan Gailey was still the coach. There may have been a shift in attitude, but that didn't translate to an improvement on the field. The results have looked mostly the same for years.
Sure, the Bills showed signs of growth under Marrone. Perhaps they were only a handful of plays from turning their 6-10 record into a 10-6 mark. In the end, however, they had a losing record for the ninth consecutive season and fifth straight year with six or fewer victories.
So what changed since last season? A few things, actually.
Marrone's direct approach appeared to take hold last season. He didn't turn around the franchise in one year, but he also didn't make the kind of moronic in-game decisions you saw from the men who preceded him. It was a hint of progress, anyway. And now the Bills know what to expect from him.
"Last year, I didn't know a lot of players, honestly," Marrone said. "This year, we have a background with the players. They've done a good job. Our weight coaches have done a good job. We're stronger and faster than we've been. I like where we are from a talent standpoint. Now, we have to go out there and execute."
So what's the magic number?
It has been years since I expected to win more than six games, but eight wins for this team seems within reach. If you were to put a gun to my head – and the line starts around the corner – and insist on a prediction, I'd go with nine. If enough things fall into place, they could win 10.
My advice, as always, is to proceed with caution. The Bills already have several variables working against them. Kiko Alonso is sidelined for the year. The Dareus situation becomes more troubling by the day. Enough already with Dareus, who needs to get his act together or catch the first train out of town.
Aaron Williams needs to prove he's a capable safety after taking over for departed star Jairus Byrd. You never know for sure where Mario Williams' head will be once the season gets started. Kyle Williams needs to stay healthy. And there's no telling how the defense will come together under new coordinator Jim Schwartz.
But we've been down this road.
It almost always comes back to the quarterback. EJ Manuel may be entering his second season, but he's about halfway through his rookie year in terms of experience. His familiarity with the offense and his teammates should help. His teammates have talked about him taking more command and emerging as a leader.
The Bills' have surrounded him with more talent than he had last season. Doug Whaley & Co. have staked their jobs on Manuel. If he doesn't make considerable strides over last season, the men betting on him could be headed for the exit. There's no denying their need to win this season.
Manuel should have every opportunity to succeed. The Bills traded up to get Sammy Watkins in the draft. They signed Mike Williams, a true talent if he can stay out of trouble. Manuel developed chemistry with Robert Woods, who had a promising rookie year and should be productive with more talent around him.
"I'm excited," Marrone said. Manuel "looks good. He looks confident. Obviously, it's a better situation. Last year, you're explaining what the offense is and not really the ins and outs of things. Now, you're explaining the ins and outs, not just with EJ but with a lot of guys on the team who were already in place."
C.J. Spiller is one of the NFL's most dynamic backs when healthy. Fred Jackson is reliable and still dangerous. The Bills beefed up their offensive line in the draft, which should make them deeper and more effective. Almost every move they made on offense was designed to help their young quarterback.
Finally, they appear to have enough talent to win.
It's not going to matter until Manuel starts beating teams down the field. Last season, only 28 of his 180 completions were 20 yards or longer. And that's misleading. Many were short passes that receivers turned into big gains after the catch. He had just 6.4 yards per attempt, tied for 30th in the NFL among passers with more than 200 attempts.
Manuel didn't strike fear into opposing defenses, but he can make dramatic improvements. His arm is plenty strong. He's big and mobile. He's certain to get better once the game slows down in his head. But if I'm not mistaken, didn't we say the same things about Losman?
A new season started Sunday at St. John Fisher. We'll see where it ends.
"Expectations in regards to where we're going to be at the end of the year?" Marrone said. "Obviously, our goal is to be in the playoffs."
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Shabazz El v. Family Court of the State of Delaware et al
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Shabazz El v. Family Court of the State of Delaware et al, No. 1:2011cv00055 - Document 7 (D. Del. 2011)
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MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 8/10/2011. (ksr)
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE MALACHI SHABAZZ EL, a/k/a Richard Y. Thompson, Plaintiff, v. FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE, et aI., Defendants. ) ) ) ) ) ) Civ. Action No. 11-055-GMS ) ) ) ) ) MEMORANDUM The plaintiff, Malachi Shabazz EI, also known as Richard Y. Thompson" ("Shabazz"),l of Wilmington, Delaware, filed this lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1981 and 1983 and the Freedom ofInformation Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552. (D.I. 2.) He appears pro se and was granted permission to proceed in Jorma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. (D.I. 6.) The court now proceeds to review and screen the complaint pursuant to 28 U.S.c. § 1915. I. BACKGROUND While not clear, it appears that Shabazz filed this lawsuit because he is unhappy with the outcome of a Family Court case. Shabazz states that the "named defendants did use sovereign personal record to distort reality and keep him from bonding with his children." He has named as defendants the Family Court of the State of Delaware, CASA (i.e., Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children for the Family Court of the State of Delaware), Family Court Judge Barbara Crowell ("Judge Crowell"), Family Court Commissioner Jennifer Mayo ("Commissioner Mayo"), Family Court Judge Mark Buckworth ("Judge Buckworth"), Delaware Department of lThe plaintiff legally changed his name on December 8,2010, from Richard Yarnold Thompson to Malachi Shaif Opadayeen Shabazz-EI. Justice Attorney for the Division of Family Services ("DFS") Craig Fitzgerald, DFS Master Family Service Specialist Meagan O'Brien ("O'Brien"), CASA attorney Janell Ostoski, CASA Coordinator Christine Parsell, psychologist Dr. Pedro Ferriern, psychologist Dr. Joseph Nadel,2 and child advocate Beverly Flannigan. Four exhibits shed light on Shabazz's complaints: (1) an October 29,2007 review hearing order issued by Judge Crowell resolving issues of custody and visitation; (2) a January 31, 2008 letter from O'Brien that advised Shabazz the DFS intended to close his treatment case as unsuccessful and asked Shabazz to continue to work on his case plan to help benefit the future of his children; (3) a February 1,2008 review hearing order issued by Judge Crowell resolving guardian and visitation issues; and (4) an order ruling on a motion to modify visitation, filed by guardian and maternal grandmother and entered by Commissioner Mayo on March 18, 2009. The March 18, 2009 order states that no evidence was presented to warrant a change and the father was advised that if wanted more visitation he needed to file to modify the visitation order. (D.I. 2.) Shabazz filed the instant complaint on January 14,2011. (D.!. 2, 3.) The civil cover sheet filed with the complaint indicates that the basis ofjurisdiction is diversity, with three natures of suit: personal injury - med. malpractice; personal property other fraud; and other civil rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It states that this is an original proceeding, and the cause of action is based upon 18 U.S.C. § 1001 for conspiracy against civil rights, fraud, and violation of privacy. Ten days after filing the complaint, Shabazz filed an amended civil cover sheet that again indicates the basis ofjurisdiction is diversity, but lists only one nature of suit - personal property other fraud. The amended civil cover sheet 2Misspelled on the court docket as Joseph "Wadell." 2 changes the origin of the case to "removed from State Court" but again states that the cause of action is based upon 18 U.S.C. § 1001 with the description changed to "defendants created a distorted version of reality." CD.!. 2, 5.) II. STANDARD OF REVIEW This court must dismiss, at the earliest practicable time, certain in forma pauperis actions that are frivolous, malicious, fail to state a claim, or seek monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. See 28 U.S.c. § 1915(e)(2) (in forma pauperis actions). The court must accept all factual allegations in a complaint as true and take them in the light most favorable to apro se plaintiff. Phillips v. County ofAllegheny, 515 F.3d 224,229 (3d Cir. 2008); Erickson v. Pardus, 551 U.S. 89, 93 (2007). Because Shabazz proceeds pro se, his pleading is liberally construed and his complaint, "however inartfully pleaded, must be held to less stringent standards than formal pleadings drafted by lawyers." Erickson v. Pardus, 551 U.S. at 94 (citations omitted). An action is frivolous if it "lacks an arguable basis either in law or in fact." Neitzke v. Williams, 490 U.S. 319, 325 (1989). Under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(i), a court may dismiss a complaint as frivolous if it is "based on an indisputably meritless legal theory" or a "clearly baseless" or "fantastic or delusional" factual scenario. Neitzke, 490 at 327-28; Wilson v. Rackmill, 878 F.2d 772, 774 (3d Cir. 1989); see, e.g., Deutsch v. United States, 67 F.3d 1080, 1091-92 (3d Cir. 1995) (holding frivolous a suit alleging that prison officials took an inmate's pen and refused to give it back). The legal standard for dismissing a complaint for failure to state a claim pursuant to § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii) is identical to the legal standard used when ruling on 12(b)(6) motions. 3 Tourscher v. McCullough, 184 F.3d 236, 240 (3d Cir. 1999) (applying Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) standard to dismissal for failure to state a claim under § 1915(e)(2)(B». However, before dismissing a complaint or claims for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted pursuant to the screening provisions of28 U.S.c. § 1915, the court must grant Shabazz leave to amend his complaint unless amendment would be inequitable or futile. See Grayson v. Mayview State Hosp., 293 F.3d 103,114 (3d Cir. 2002). A well-pleaded complaint must contain more than mere labels and conclusions. See Ashcroft v. Iqbal, _U.S._, 129 S.Ct. 1937 (2009); Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544 (2007). The assumption of truth is inapplicable to legal conclusions or to "[t]hreadbare recitals of the elements of a cause of action supported by mere conclusory statements." Id. at 1949. When determining whether dismissal is appropriate, the court conducts a two-part analysis. Fowler v. UPMC Shadyside, 578 F.3d 203, 210 (3d Cir. 2009). First, the factual and legal elements of a claim are separated. Id. The court must accept all of the complaint's wellpleaded facts as true, but may disregard any legal conclusions. Id. at 210-11. Second, the court must determine whether the facts alleged in the complaint are sufficient to show that Shabazz has a "plausible claim for relief.,,3 Id. at 211. In other words, the complaint must do more than allege Shabazz's entitlement to relief; rather it must "show" such an entitlement with its facts. Id. "[W]here the well-pleaded facts do not permit the court to infer more than a mere possibility 3A claim is facially plausible when its factual content allows the court to draw a reasonable inference that the defendant is liable for the misconduct alleged. Iqbal, 129 S.Ct. at 1949 (quoting Twombly, 550 U.S. at 570). The plausibility standard "asks for more than a sheer possibility that a defendant has acted unlawfully." Id. "Where a complaint pleads facts that are 'merely consistent with' a defendant's liability, it 'stops short of the line between possibility and plausibility of' entitlement to relief. '" Id. 4 of misconduct, the complaint has alleged - but it has not shown - that the pleader is entitled to relief." Iqbal, 129 S.Ct. at 1949 (quoting Fed. R. Civ. P. 8(a)(2)). III. DISCUSSION The court finds the complaint frivolous for numerous reasons. Many of the defendants have Eleventh Amendment immunity. As is well-known, the Eleventh Amendment of the United States Constitution protects an unconsenting state or state agency from a suit brought in federal court by one of its own citizens, regardless of the relief sought. See Pennhurst State Sch. & Hosp. v. Halderman, 465 U.S. 89 (1984); Edelman v. Jordan, 415 U.S. 651 (1974). The State has not waived its immunity from suit in federal court, and although Congress can abrogate a state's sovereign immunity, it did not do so through the enactment of 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Brooks McCollum v. Delaware, 213 F. App'x 92, 94 (3d Cir. 2007) (not published) (citations omitted). The judicial defendants have judicial immunity. "A judicial officer in the performance of his duties has absolute immunity from suit and will not be liable for his judicial acts. A judge will not be deprived of immunity because the action he took was in error, was done maliciously, or was in excess of his authority; rather, he will be subject to liability only when he has acted "in the clear absence of all jurisdiction." Capogrosso v. The Supreme Court ofNew Jersey, 588 F.3d 180, 184 (3d Cir. 2009); Azubuko v. Royal, 443 F.3d 302, 303 (3d Cir. 2006); Stump v. Sparkman, 435 U.S. 349, 356-57 (1978). The complaint fails to allege facts that demonstrate any of the judicial defendants acted either in the complete absence ofjurisdiction or in a non judicial (for example administrative) capacity with respect to Shabazz. Accordingly, the judicial defendants are entitled to absolute immunity from suit. 5 With regard to the § 1983 claims, some of the defendants are not state actors. To state a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, a plaintiff must allege "the violation of a right secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States and must show that the alleged deprivation was committed by a person acting under color of state law." West v. Atkins, 487 U.S. 42, 48 (1988) (citing Parratt v. Taylor, 451 U.S. 527, 535 (1981), overruled in part on other grounds by Daniels v. Williams, 474 U.S. 327, 330-31 (1986)). To act under "color of state law" a defendant must be "clothed with the authority of state law." West, 487 U.S. at 49. The complaint names private attorneys, private psychologists, and a volunteer child advocate. Quite simply, the foregoing defendants are not "clothed with the authority of state law." See Reichley v. Pennsylvania Dep 't ofAgric., 427 F.3d 236,244-45 (3d Cir. 2005); Biener v. Calia, 361 F.3d 206,216-17 (3d Cir. 2004). Shabazz invokes 42 U.S.C. § 1981 in the body of his complaint. Section § 1981 forbids discrimination on the basis of race in the making of public and private contracts. See St. Francis Call. v. Al-Khazraji, 481 U.S. 604, 609 (1987); Pamintuan v. Nanticoke Mem'l Hasp., 192 F.3d 378,385 (3d Cir. 1999). The complaint contains no such allegations. While the civil cover sheet indicates that jurisdiction is based upon diversity, the parties are not diverse, and almost all appear to be residents of the State of Delaware. Pursuant to § 1332(a), district courts have original jurisdiction of all civil actions where the matter in controversy exceeds the sum or value of $75,000, exclusive of interest and costs and is between citizens of different states. 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a). "Whether diversity jurisdiction exists is determined by examining the citizenship of the parties at the time the complaint was filed. Midlantic Nat 'I Bankv. Hansen, 48 F.3d 693, 696 (3d Cir. 1995). The parties are not diverse and, 6 therefore, this court does not have jurisdiction over Shabazz's claims. The complaint alleges that certain defendants were participants in a conspiracy. To state a conspiracy claim under § 1983, Shabazz must show that "persons acting under color of state law conspired to deprive him of a federally protected right." Ridgewood Bd. ofEduc. V N.E. ex reI. ME., 172 F.3d 238, 254 (3d Cir. 1999). In addition, there must be evidence of actions taken in concert by defendants with the specific intent to violate that right. Williams v. Fedor, 69 F. Supp. 2d 649, 665-66 (M.D. Pa.), ajf'd, 211 F.3d 1263 (3d Cir. 2000) (citing Kerr v. Lyford, 171 F.3d 330,340 (5th Cir. 1999)). The complaint fails to allege that Shabazz was actually deprived of any federally protected right. Nor does it contain facts from which one could infer that any combination of named defendants had an understanding or agreement to conspire against Shabazz. To the extent that Shabazz seeks to bring criminal charges pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1001, the claim fails. Individual citizens do not have a constitutional right to the prosecution of alleged criminals. Capogrosso v. The Supreme Court ofNew Jersey, 5988 F. 3d at 184 (citing Sattler v. Johnson~ 857 F .2d 224, 227 (4th Cir. 1988). The decision of whether to prosecute, and what criminal charges to bring, generally rests with the prosecutor. See United States v. Batchelder, 442 U.S. 114, 124 (1979). Notably, Shabazz does not have a private cause of action against the defendants under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, a criminal statute. Slewion v. Venema, No. 10-3302,2011 WL 913188, at *2 (3d. Cir. Mar. 17,2011) (slip op.) To the extent that Shabazz challenges the judgment or decisions of the Family Court of the State of Delaware, this court lacks jurisdiction over the matter. The Rooker-Feldman doctrine deprives a District Court ofjurisdiction to review, directly or indirectly, a state court 7 adjudication. See District ofColumbia Court ofAppeals v. Feldman, 460 U.S. 462 (1983); Rooker v. Fidelity Trust Co., 263 U.S. 413 (1923). The doctrine is narrow and confined to cases "brought by state-court losers complaining of injuries caused by state-court judgments rendered before the district court proceedings commenced and inviting district court review and rejection of those judgments." Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Saudi Basic Indus. Corp., 544 U.S. 280, 284 (2005). Thus, to the extent that Shabazz seeks to have this court invalidate the orders of the Family Court of the State of Delaware, it lacked jurisdiction to do so. Similarly, to the extent that there is currently pending an action in State Court, the Younger abstention doctrine applies. Younger abstention is appropriate when: "(1) there are ongoing state proceedings that are judicial in nature; (2) the state proceedings implicate important state interests; and (3) the state proceedings afford an adequate opportunity to raise the federal claims." Gwynedd Properties, Inc. v. Lower Gwynedd Twp., 970 F.2d 1195, 1199 (3d Cir. 1992). It appears from allegations in the complaint that proceedings regarding visitation and child custody may have been pending in state court when Shabazz filed suit in federal court. In addition, "[f]amily relations are a traditional area of state concern." Moore v. Sims, 442 U.S. 415,435 (1979). There is no indication that Shabazz is unable to raise his claims and obtain relief in the state proceedings. Finally, there is no indication here "of bad faith, harassment or some other extraordinary circumstance, which might make abstention inappropriate." Anthony v. Council, 316 F.3d 412,418 (3d Cir. 2003). Finally, it seems that after filing the complaint, Shabazz decided that this was a removal case. (See D.1. 5, amended civil cover sheet.) In order for a case to be removable to the district court, the court must have original jurisdiction by either a federal question or diversity of 8 citizenship. 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331, 1332, 1441. "Only state-court actions that originally could have been filed in federal court may be removed to federal court by the defendant." Kline v. Security Guards, Inc., 386 F.3d 246, 252 (3d Cir. 2004) (quoting Caterpillar, Inc. v. Williams, 482 U.S. 386,392 (1987)). If the case could not have been filed originally in federal court, then removal under 28 U.S.C. § 1441 is improper and remand is appropriate. Id. (citations omitted). Shabazz does not indicate under which removal statute he proceeds. Regardless, he failed to comply with the requisites for removal. See 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a). The allegations in the complaint are conclusory and fail to recite factual allegations sufficient to raise Shabazz's claimed right to relief beyond the level of mere speculation. Moreover, many defendants are immune from suit, others are not state actors, and all allegations simply do not rise to the level of a violation of any statute. Finally, it is far from clear that this court has jurisdiction. Accordingly, the court will dismiss the complaint as frivolous pursuant to 28 U.S.c. § 1915(e)(2)(B). IV. CONCLUSION For the above reasons, the court will dismiss the complaint as frivolous pursuant to 28 U.S.c. § 1915(e)(2)(B). Amendment of the complaint would be futile. See Alston v. Parker, 363 F.3d 229 (3d Cir. 2004); Grayson v. Mayview State Hasp., 293 F.3d 103, 111 (3d Cir. 2002); Borelli v. City ofReading, 532 F.2d 950, 951-52 (3d Cir. 1976). An appropriate order will be entered. 9
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text: I like my Nikon 28mm f2.8 AI more than the 35mm f2 AI. I hope the price is right. Shipping: Free with Japan Post EMS Airmail Service. It takes about 3 to 5-days to arrive. There may be a delay due to customs inspection. Paypal only. If interested send me your paypal email address, so I can send a invoice. Customs/Duties:The buyer is responsible for any customs and duties taxes levied on the item(s) you buy. I will fill out the customs forms correctly.I will not mark as a gift etc. Nikon AI 35mm f2 For Sale: Nikon 35mm f2 AI lens. Come original box and papers. This lens can be used on a Nikon D4, D3x, D3s, D3, D800, D700, D600, D300s and D300 with full matrix metering. It looks like new, but probably not been cleaned, lubricated or adjusted. The lens focuses smooth, the diaphragm stop down quickly and the lens mounts on my Nikon F2A camera without a problem. Overall Body Condition: Good Condition. There is wear on the lens body from everyday use. The rear chrome mounting ring is undamaged. I can mount the lens on to my Nikon F2A and F3 without a problem. The lens locks firmly into place. The aperture ring turn smoothly. The filter ring is not damaged, so I can screw a filter. Focusing Condition: Focusing is accurate. There is no skipping or slippage when focusing. Aperture and Preview Rings and Blades Condition: The aperture and preview rings move smoothly. They click at all stops. The aperture blades close down to f16. The blades are very clean. There is no oil. Lens Condition: There is no mold or cloudiness that. Please checked the photos. The lens has very, very, very,very light cleaning marks on the front element. Notes: There is a rear lens cap and UV filter. Shippinglease note shipping quotes below are for Japan Post EMS Airmail Service. It takes about 3 to 5-days to arrive.There may be a delay due to customs inspection. Costs will vary based on buyer`s location. Shipping to 1.US and Canada is 165 USD 2.UK/Europe is 170 USD 3.Australia/New Zealand is 165 USD 4.Singapore/Hong Kong/Thailand is 160 USD 5.Taiwan/Korea is 160 USD 6.Central/South America is 185 USD


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The Sorrento Hotel opened in 1909, just in time for the well-heeled visitors to Seattle's Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. In the beginning, the restaurant and bar were on the seventh floor, with what must have been a majestic vista from First Hill; it was called The Top of the Town. In the '60s, the Top moved down to the ground floor and was renamed the Dunbar Room. In the '90s, the current owners renovated (with a mercifully light touch, retaining the mahogany paneling and general gorgeousness—she's a classic beauty, the Sorrento) and re-renamed the restaurant and bar the Hunt Club.
Classic she may be, but the Sorrento is also embracing change; witness the "He-She, He-He, She-She, Whatever Package," a champagne-and-room-and-breakfast deal meant for lovers of whatever gender. (From the website: "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou... oh who cares?! We have a package... regardless of who you are romancing.") Call it, optimistically, love new-American style, a prelude to the honeymoon suites of coming marriage equality. It starts at $319.
The deep-pocketed of whatever persuasion are also all set at the Hunt Club, where the current average entrée price is $28.375. (Another modernity: The new chef, Matthew Mina, won his post via the hotel's Top Chef–style competition.) If your wallet's not so flush, there's a super-cheap happy hour. It takes place in both the dark, wood-paneled Hunt Club Lounge and the cushy, ornate Fireside Room; it's from 4 to 6 p.m. every day, then starts again at 9 p.m.; and it's so inexpensive, they're practically paying you. For instance: A glass of wine is $4. Prior to our current economic crisis, a five-spot at the Sorrento would've bought you a kind nod, a taxi-cab-phoning, and gentle guidance back to the front entrance, with its circular driveway and burbling fountain and topiary shrubbery. Now a dozen small plates—crispy calamari with aioli; really-too-rich-but-tasty macaroni and cheese with crab; delicious lollipop lamb chops with herby, vinegary chimichurri sauce—are $5 and under, and everyone can sit pretty in the style to which they'd like to become accustomed (not to mention in the cool, calming air conditioning).
At happy hour, well drinks are also $4—with the money you're saving on your second drink, you can start with a carefully composed cocktail, such as a Corpse Reviver #1 (from 1930: brandy, calvados, sweet vermouth). Elsewhere, these are newly fashionable and called "craft" cocktails, but the recipes—some dating back to when President Taft stayed here—make sense here in an incontrovertible way. Nowadays, mint for juleps is grown on the penthouse deck, and the bartender infuses simple syrup with thyme from her own garden in South Seattle. Here's to the crown jewel of First Hill.


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1So, by the seventh month, the people of Israel had moved back to their own home towns. At that time, all the people met together in Jerusalem. They were all united as one people. 2Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and the priests with him, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and the people with him, built the altar of the God of Israel. Those people built the altar of the God of Israel so they could offer sacrifices on it. They built it just like it says in the Law of Moses. Moses was God's special servant. 3Those people were afraid of the other people living near them. But that didn't stop them. They built the altar on its old foundation and offered burnt offerings on it to the Lord. They offered those sacrifices in the morning and in the evening. 4Then they celebrated the Festival of Shelters just like the Law ˻of Moses˼ said. They offered the right number of burnt offerings for each day of the festival. 5After that, they began offering the continual burnt offerings each day, the offerings for the New Moon, and for all the other festivals and holidays that were commanded by the Lord. The people also began giving any other gifts they wanted to give to the Lord. 6So, on the first day of the seventh month, these people of Israel again began offering sacrifices to the Lord. This was done even though the temple had not been built again. 7Then those people who had come back from captivity gave money to the stonecutters and carpenters. And those people gave food, wine, and olive oil. They used these things to pay the people of Tyre and Sidon to bring cedar logs from Lebanon. Those people wanted to bring the logs in ships to the sea coast town of Joppa like ˻Solomon did when he built˼ the first temple. Cyrus king of Persia gave permission for them to do these things. 8So, in the second month of the second year after their arrival at the temple in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak began the work. Their brothers, the priests, Levites, and every person that came back to Jerusalem from captivity, began working with them. They chose Levites that were 20 years old and older to be the leaders in the building of the Lord's temple. 9These were the men who supervised the work of building the Lord's temple: Jeshua and his sons, Kadmiel and his sons (the descendants of Judah), the sons of Henadad and their brothers, the Levites. 10The builders finished laying the foundation for the Lord's temple. When the foundation was finished, the priests put on their priests' clothing. Then they got their trumpets. And the sons of Asaph got their cymbals. They all took their places to praise the Lord. This was done the way David, king of Israel, ordered in the past. 11They sang the response songs, Songs of Praise and Praise the Lord Because He is Good. His True Love Continues Forever. And then all the people cheered—they gave a loud shout and praised the Lord. They did this because the foundation of the Lord's temple had been laid. 12But many of the older priests, Levites, and family leaders cried. Why? Because those older people had seen the first temple—˻and they remembered how beautiful it was˼. They cried out loud when they saw the new temple. They cried while many of the other people were happy and shouting. 13The sound could be heard far away. All those people made so much noise that no person could tell the difference between the shouts of joy and the crying.
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Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee, Pew Calls on Senate to Support Alternative Fuels
On behalf of the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate, I am writing to urge you to support the Department of Defense's (DOD) efforts to accelerate production of American-made, advanced, "drop-in" biofuels for use in military jets, ships, and vehicles. Advanced biofuels can help power our military, address security of supply, mitigate price volatility, diversify military fuel supplies and enhance U.S. national security.
Last year, the Department of the Navy (DON) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy to advance the commercialization of U.S. advanced "drop-in" aviation and marine biofuels to help power military and commercial transportation. Under the terms of the MOU, $170 million would be provided by each participating federal agency and would be matched or exceeded by private sector investment.
The MOU notes that the United States spends more than $300 billion on imported foreign crude oil each year and that domestically produced advanced biofuels "provide a secure alternative that reduces the risks associated with petroleum dependence." The partnership between the agencies and industry will work to reduce U.S. reliance on imports and create jobs while positioning American companies and farmers to be global leaders in advanced biofuel production.
Additionally, DOD views this effort as a way to reduce their long-term fuel costs. DOD's overall energy budget in 2012 was $16 billion with $11 billion for fuel. In fiscal years 2011 and 2012, DOD accrued $5.6 billion in unanticipated fuel costs (not anticipated or budgeted) for military operations and maintenance. These costs have a negative impact on DOD's budget.
Meanwhile, U.S. advanced biofuel producers have made rapid progress toward cost-competitiveness. Per gallon cost of test quantities of advanced biofuels under Navy contracts has declined more than 90 percent over the past two years and will continue to decline as these technologies scale to commercial production. Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the premiere clean energy data and analysis firm, forecasts that advanced biofuels will be cost competitive by 2018. A key factor in that forecast is DOD's continued commitment to reduce use of foreign oil and increase use of American advanced biofuels. Those efforts can provide more certainty for military fuel purchasers and therefore reduce the Department's operational cost overruns.
Commercial airlines also see the promise of advanced biofuels to reduce costs and avoid oil price shocks. Fuel represents the largest expenditure for airlines. In November 2011, Continental Airlines Flight 1403 was the first commercial passenger flight in the United States to use advanced biofuels, and Alaska Airlines also used blends for a domestic flight that month. Other carriers, such as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Finnair, and Thomson Airways, are using similar jet fuel products. In its 2012 report, Farm to Fly, the U.S.D.A. along with Airlines for America and Boeing Company stated, "the aviation-fuel user community is pulling demand for aviation biofuels."
Congress has the opportunity to continue its tradition of working with DOD to strengthen security by supporting the effort undertaken by American farmers, industry, innovators and the military to tackle production and cost barriers to help diversify the military and national fuel supply. I look forward to working with Congress on these and other DOD energy policy priorities, and urge you to support the MOU. I can be reached at email@example.com or Geoff Brown, legislative director, can be reached at email@example.com.
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Good news wasn't part of the message delivered by two state lawmakers to a group gathered at a church in Red Wing Thursday evening. Especially not for people counting on city or school district coffers. During a session update, Sen. Steve Murphy braced residents for possible consequences of a state deficit some estimate at $7 billion.
ST. PAUL - Elderly Minnesotans in counties outside the Twin Cities area have lower living costs, a new report shows, but even they struggle to afford to live alone. The report from the Elder Economic Security Initiative concludes that living independently is the most affordable option for seniors, but that may not be possible for elderly who rely only on Social Security benefits. A group of organizations that advocate for senior citizens Tuesday released the Minnesota "Elder Index," a county-by-county estimate of independent living costs for residents 65 or older.
ST. PAUL - Judges deciding Minnesota's U.S. Senate election trial said Tuesday they will count nearly two-dozen improperly rejected absentee ballots. The 23 ballot envelopes all are believed to contain votes for Democrat Al Franken, who ended the recount with a 225-vote lead over Norm Coleman. Coleman is challenging that result in the election trial. The 23 voters were among 61 who filed legal documents claiming their absentee ballots were wrongly rejected in the Nov. 4 election and the Senate recount.
Minnesota Finance Commissioner Tom Hanson is Gov. Tim Pawlenty's pick to coordinate federal stimulus funds. The Mahnomen native is a long-time Pawlenty advisor and runs the Minnesota Management and Budget Department. Democratic legislative leaders encouraged Pawlenty to name a point person to coordinate the billions of dollars Minnesota should receive beginning in late February, but they wanted someone from outside the administration.
Citing conflicts with the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency has suspended plans for a South Dakota coal plant that would provide power throughout Western Minnesota, including Alexandria. Known as Big Stone II, the proposed 500- to 580-megawatt plant would be an estimated $1.6 billion expansion of an existing facility located in Big Stone City, South Dakota, along the Minnesota-South Dakota border. If built, it would generate enough electricity to power 400,000 homes in Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, South Dakota and North Dakota.
After being missing for over a month a North Branch, Minn., teenager is now back at home. According to Investigator Lisa Lovering of the Isanti County Sheriff's Department, Christin Swenson, 17, was returned to her parents Thursday and was in good condition. However, the whereabouts of her first cousin, Wade Swenson, 38, of Hager City, Wis., is still unknown. The pair had been traveling together. Wade Swenson is wanted in Pierce County (Wis.) on three outstanding warrants.
Katherine Hooey of Duluth lived a quiet, simple life. She wasn't a big spender. She had no interest in fashion and frills. And the last thing she wanted was attention. But her lifelong love of dogs -- and all animals -- is making a big impact two years after her death at age 62. Despite modest means, Hooey left an estate worth $335,000. She left it all to two local animal shelters and the Duluth zoo. Each recently got their one-third shares. "Anybody who knew Kathy, knew she was going to do this," said her sister, Sue Woods of Duluth. "It was just her lifestyle. It was her life.
ST. PAUL - Al Franken may be a U.S. senator before a Minnesota election lawsuit is resolved. "Al Franken will soon be the next senator from the great state of Minnesota," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday. "The bipartisan Minnesota state Canvassing Board has counted all votes and certified Al Franken the winner." Reid's statement came while Franken's attorneys were trying to convince judges to throw out Norm Coleman's election challenge. Coleman argues not all votes were counted.
Years ago, I saw a wonderful Twilight Zone episode in which a small time newspaper editor sold his soul to the devil in order to save his newspaper. The devil was played by Burgess Meredith, who arrives at the newspaper and tells the hero he is a linotype operator and would like to go to work. A deal is struck and the devil begins typing. He types of a fatal traffic accident on the edge of town, and other catastrophes unknown to the town as a whole and the hero's competition. The hero prints the devil's stories; they appear in his paper the next morning.
ST. PAUL - Norm Coleman went to the state's high court and Al Franken may do the same. Franken's campaign hinted Monday it could go to the Minnesota Supreme Court to obtain an election certificate after a bipartisan pair of state officials refused to issue a signed certificate. A signed election certificate could allow Franken to be seated in the Senate, even as a lawsuit over the election result is just getting started. The Franken campaign's election certificate request and the swift rejection by Gov.


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Nate (The Great) Marquardt didn't want to overlook Tarec Saffiedine.
The former Strikeforce welterweight champion knew he had a tough opponent in front of him. Yet, when the two locked horns on the final Strikeforce card in January, Marquardt said he didn't fight like his usual self.
"I've been doing this since I was 15 years old," Marquardt said over the phone. "I know how to check a leg kick — that wasn't the problem. It wasn't a technical issue. The problem was how I was fighting, why I was fighting that way and maybe some things I did in camp leading up. It's a blessing in disguise that fight happened at that time."


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All the watch news that's fit to print….
It goes without saying that for each watch featured here daily on the Perpetuelle.com Blog, there are several more we are not able to write about.
So — here is the news for the week of August 23, 2010 (in no particular order) that was not already featured here on the blog – click through if you are interested in full details on any of these:
- Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo & Le Mans Series
- Hysek Opens Flagship Store in Singapore
- Jaeger-LeCoultre Book: Extreme Watches for an Extreme World
- New Swiss Brand: Codex
- Franc Vila FVa35 SuperSonico 5 Minutes Repeater, Superligero Concept
- Roger Dubuis Excalibur Automatic Tourbillon
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Contact: Joanna Norris, Assistant DirectorDepartment of Media Relations and Events(904) 620-2102The presidents of the University of North Florida, Edward Waters College and Florida Community College at Jacksonville jointly announced at a news conference today that former Sheriff Nat Glover has been retained by UNF, in conjunction with EWC and FCCJ, to be an envoy to the community, encouraging students to stay in school and pursue a college degree. The presidents of the institutions all spoke to how education is the key to solving a variety of community problems such as crime, unemployment and racial tension."A college graduate will earn $1 million more in his or her lifetime than someone without a college degree. I'm going to try to orient our local kids toward staying in school until they graduate from college," said Glover. "There are great local options here in Jacksonville, and I'm going to try and steer students to the appropriate institutions."UNF President John A. Delaney, EWC President Oswald Bronson Sr., and FCCJ President Steven Wallace stated that their respective institutions don't compete for students, though it isn't uncommon for students to attend two of the institutions in advancing their academic careers. For example, Glover received his bachelor's degree in social science from EWC and a master's in education from UNF."We need to put a face on higher education with the young people in our primary and secondary schools, and Nat can really reach out in that community for all of us," said Delaney. "I see Nat as an ambassador for higher education. In turn, we all win because an educated workforce means a stronger community.""We're going to make sure that every kid that is eligible to go to college, goes to college," Glover said.Glover will be a special advisor to the president at UNF on a part-time basis and will assist in other internal matters at UNF, including management and donor relations. Additionally, he will steer students to EWC and FCCJ, where appropriate. "Nat Glover is the perfect man for this job. He comes with a wealth of experience as a community leader with a vision and passion. He has spent his own time and resources to champion the cause for the education and empowerment of our youth," said Dr. Oswald Bronson, president of EWC. "Edward Waters College welcomes the energy, the vision and the passion Nat will bring to forging a true collaboration between our three institutions in this critical area.""This appointment aligns with the Blueprint for Prosperity, the Prosperity Scholarship Fund and other efforts of government, corporate and educational leadership to strengthen our region's educational level and ultimately our economic development. Nat Glover, by his experience, character and reputation, is the ideal individual to persuade and encourage these young citizens onto the path toward success for themselves and their community," said Dr. Steven Wallace, president of FCCJ.Glover was elected Sheriff of Jacksonville in 1995, serving in that position until 2003. He has always exhibited a passion for higher education, first by requiring all new hires in the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to have a bachelor's degree, then by donating his own pension benefits, worth nearly a quarter of a million dollars, to a college scholarship fund for deserving low-income children. He joined the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office in 1966, becoming an investigator in the Detective Division in 1969 and getting promoted to sergeant in 1974. Glover also headed the Police Hostage Negotiation Team and served as chief of services. He was later named deputy director of Police Services, one of JSO's top positions.The Jacksonville native has received numerous awards, including the Outstanding Alumni Award and Distinguished Alumni Award, both from UNF; the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award for his efforts to combat crime through community involvement; the Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award; and the Sallye B. Mathis Award for outstanding community service. Glover is also involved in several community organization as well as serving on the board of St. Stephen AME Church. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Fraternal Order of Police and the Brotherhood of Police Officers.-UNF-
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