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It's becoming clearer by the moment that the battle over the contraceptive coverage mandate is only going to intensify, with real repercussions for the 2012 Congressional and presidential campaigns.
If you want to understand why Republicans are committing to this fight, despite polls suggesting a majority sides with the White House on the issue, this must-read New York Times piece provides an answer. Christian and conservative groups are gearing up to get fully engaged, and have persuaded themselves that it will be a good issue against Obama this fall:
Major evangelical groups that openly opposed Mr. Obama and his health care plan in the past see this as a new affront and a new opportunity for attack.
The National Association of Evangelicals, which represents thousands of churches in 40 denominations, "will be working vigorously" against the mandate, said Galen Carey, the association's vice president for government relations — lending substance to the statement last week by Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor and a Baptist minister, that "we are all Catholics now."
Evangelical leaders say they would be outraged by the mandate in any case, but many also believe that it will bring them political gains. Mr. Reed, the conservative strategist, said that even if a majority of Americans expressed general support for requiring contraceptive coverage — and even if, as he believes, the economy remained the primary issue — getting conservative and religious voters more fired up could make a difference.
"Among key voter groups in key battleground states, this issue in combination with others is not going to be helpful to Obama," he said.
So conservative groups see this as a good way to rev up the base. But the question is, at what cost among swing voters?
Conservatives see this as a good way to relitigate "Obamacare," and to advance a key subtext about Obama, which is that he wants to expand the reach of government into matters of faith and harbors a deep-seated hostility to religious values. But it's my bet that this won't square with voter perceptions of Obama and that the public will reject this framing of the issue. And it may even allow Dems to try to resell health reform on more friendly political turf. Independents, moderates, and women all overwhelmingly agree with Obama on this issue.
But if this becomes a preoccupation of the conservative base, Republicans may go all in on making this a centeral election year fight.
* General Motors announces record profits: A big chunk of good news for Obama that will drive discussion today: GM earned its highest profit ever last year.
Chuck Todd tweets: "The only worse timing for Romney regarding GM's record profits announcement would be if it were the day before the MI primary."
Oh, come on, Chuck. This isn't a problem for Romney at all. He'll simply argue, as he did the other day, that things would be better still if not for Obama's auto bailout.
* Payroll tax cut deal a sign of Obama's rising popularity? Negotiators have reached a deal to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance, and Ezra Klein sees it as potential validation of the White House's new confrontational approach and of Obama's rising popularity:
Would this deal have happened if the president's numbers were weaker, if the economy was in worse shape, and if the Republican primary was producing a more able set of champions? Perhaps. But perhaps not. Rather, it looks as if the president's strengthened position and his clear appetite for further conflict led Republicans to conclude that compromise might serve them better in this case.
There's little question that this will encourage the White House to stick with its newly aggressive populism and its strategy of running against Congress with direct public pressure on lawmakers to act. It's worth noting, though, that this fight was over a tax cut — not a relatively hard one to win. Of course, that fact is also a reminder of the degree to which House Tea Partyers — who balked at the extension twice and forced a far more damaging battle last year than necessary — have made life politically difficult for the GOP leadership and damaged the party's brand.
Still, Republicans — who did manage to win some concessions — and Democrats both deserve credit for reaching this deal. It's good news for the recovery, which, if it continues to accelerate, will buoy Obama further and perhaps help produce further legislative victories.
* Campaign 2012 will focus heavily on manufacturing jobs: The Post has a nicely reported piece on the surprising growth of the manufacturing sector, particularly in crucial swing states, and what it will mean for the 2012 campaign.
With Obama and the GOP set to have an epic argument over whether government should have a role in helping create and save factory jobs — the auto bailout is Exhibit A — this is another arena in which Campaign 2012 will come down to a simple question: Which side is right about how are jobs created?
Also: Keep an eye on Obama's policies to promote "insourcing," because they'll be a key part of his pitch to struggling swing state voters.
* Romney faces a serious challenge in Michigan: Scott Conroy has a useful overview of all the reasons Romney may not win this extremely high-stakes primary, despite his deep ties in the state. Key nugget: "In a May 2010 survey conducted by Bernie Porn's polling firm, EPIC-MRA, 51 percent of Michigan Republicans said that the auto bailout was a good idea, while 43 percent called it a bad idea."
A failure to win here ensures that the contest will continue well after Super Tuesday, forcing Romney to continue tacking right and delaying his pivot into general election mode.
* Santorum-mentum in Michigan!!! Relatedly, a Detroit News poll finds Santorum leading Romney among Michigan republicans by 34-30. Key finding: "Despite Romney's win here in 2008 and the built-in advantages of name recognition and familiarity, party regulars appear to have doubts about his conservative credentials and the worth of his Michigan ties."
The crux of Santorum's argument will be: Voters here already know Romney very well, but they're still not willing to coalesce around him as their nominee.
* Romney's evaporating electability argument: E.J. Dionne gets it: The improving economy, and the revelations the GOP primary has brought to swing voters about Romney's wealth and low millionaire tax rate, have peeled back the thin veneer of electability that Romney has enjoyed so long.
As I've been noting, the question is whether his general election weaknesses had been papered over by his foes' far worse weaknesses — and whether that may change now that Santorum is the not-Romney.
* Chart of the day: Romney and independents:Another way to measure the damage Romney has sustained for the general election is to look at the degree to which he's losing independents to Obama.
This chart illustrates it nicely.
* Growth of minority vote will be central in 2012: As Ronald Brownstein says, you can't overstate the degree to which Obama's reelection could hinge on whether the minority vote rises to 28 percent of the overall vote share. Team Obama is watching this demographic shift very closely.
* And behold Obama's fictional war on religion: Stephanie Mencimer finds a clever way to debunk the latest right wing fantasy:
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Going to Naples, Florida w/ my husband for 5 nights. Staying at the Ritz Carlton Beach Resort. We will have a car. Looking for great restaurants w/ great food - can be upscale or casual. We like Italian, seafood, steak. Please no chain restaurant suggestions. Also suggestions for fun places to go for drinks would be greatly appreciated
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Mangrove Cafe on 5th Ave South in old Naples. Tommy Bahama's on 3rd St. South is open are, good bar scene, attached store, Florida/Caribbean food.
Their slo-cooked ribs, marinated in a blackberry brandy concoction are the best ribs I've ever had.
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Truluck's 698 4th Street in downtown Naples. Wonderful, but pricey.
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Visit the Dock Restaurant, one of the original bars and restaurants in Naples, overlooks the gulf and offer great drinks, good food and fun atmosphere.
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I'm not used to seeing Mangrove Cafe, Tommy Bahamas, or The Dock in a list of "great food" restaurants in Naples, although all are fun places. Maybe I'm missing the question as these are all popular places and as janiekins asks at the end -- good and fun for drinks in particular. Mangrove Cafe is one of the least expensive of the Fifth Avenue restaurants and the food is good. Expect an older crowd for dinner than Pazzo, Chops, Zoe, or Bar Lurcat -- all of which I think have far better food.
Truluck's is indeed one of the tops for both pricing, service quality, and food -- mainly seafood.
For Italian, one of the best is a tiny place called Ciao, which is on 4th Avenue South. Really excellent northern Italian.
My favorite for steak is Preston's, also very small, and quite expensive. It's also quiet, which is unusual for a steak house -- think plushy booths and sound proofing.
One of the very top for food would be Lemonia at the Ritz Golfing Resort.
Blue Water Bistro up at Estero's Coconut Point is getting raves. We stopped for an early dinner (the only way you can get in without a well-in-advance reservation) and had wonderful food. It's run by the same people as Chops, Pazzo, and Yabba. Speaking of which, Chops City Grill up at Bonita, near Coconut Point is excellent as well.
Then there's Roys -- both at Bonita and one in downtown Naples -- but that is a chain. . .
I think Bar Lurcat (along with sister restaurant Campiello) is really a top place -- both also have a lively bar scene.
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Hi Patrick,
We will be having dinner at Zoe's when we visit our friend in Naples. Anything special on their menu that you can recommend? I've viewed the menu and it all looks good!
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Personally, I love Michelbob's. It's not fancy, but you can get some great ribs there. They have all sorts of BBQ. So if you are looking for a casual night out, check it out. It gets VERY busy at night so you may have a wait.
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I used to always get rack of lamb at Zoe's -- wonderful, but I think that's now about $40 -- and I'm getting cheap in my old age. And for that, I'll get the rack of lamb at Lurcat -- which is truly wonderful.
I also haven't been there in nearly a year, and they have added more seafood recently. The last time I ate there I had a wonderful pork chop with cheese grits. A friend raves about the duck -- but it sounds a little sweet for me.
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Hello all. We are looking to plan a trip to Naples over April 18th - 22nd. We are early thirties, looking to relax and eat good food.
Does anyone have opinion on the Naples Grande Resort (apparently formerly the Regency) vs. Edgewater Beach Hotel (same owners). Does this boil down to whether it is better to stay at the Beach or inland? (We prefer the pool anyway) Should we splurge for the Ritz?
Lastly, are there watersports in Naples?
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The Edgewater Beach is the only one you mention that is indeed right on the beach.
But I think the difference is more an issue of a small "boutique" like resort at the Edgewater as opposed to a large convention type facility at either the Ritz or the Grande. The other thing is that The Edgewater is IN Naples and close to the shops and restaurants of Fifth Ave. S, and Third Street S., as opposed to being a substantial drive away.
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Thanks NeoPatrick,
I appreciate your insight. We would definitely like to be within walking distance of the "hot area" -- in this case, you are suggesting the Edgewater or Ritz over the Grande, right?
Does the Edgewater have a nice pool? Should we care about having a view (like the Grande)?
Just looking to relax, eat good food and have fun shopping, watersports, etc.
I really appreciate the help!
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Don't get me wrong. It would be a substantial walk through a mostly residential area to get to Fifth and Third places. You'd probably still want a car, just a whole lot closer. But with free parking in both Third and Fifth areas, that's fine.
Sorry I can't answer about the watersports. I've lost track here. There was a substantial lawsuit here when someone was killed in a wave runner accident on the bay, and there was a lot of commotion about the parasailing over the beaches. I'm really not sure if they're still doing that sort of thing much or not.
There is little doubt that the Grande and the Ritz are more extensive "resorts" than the Edgewater. My personal preference is NOT for huge places, particularly with all the convention traffic. But that's probably just me.
Have you done a search here? There was a very recent post about the Edgewater, including comments that it was all redone recently. I think the feedback has been very favorable.
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Thanks, I will do a search on that now...
Both hotels (Edgewater and Grande) seem to be around the same price so I think we need to decide based on location -- you are suggesting the Edgewater is better location, right? What about the Ritz Golf vs. Ritz Beach?
Thanks for letting us know that we will need a car too.
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Patrick, several years ago, you wrote about a restaurant in Naples that we went to and it was so good. It was Italian and I think it was on the opposite side of the street from Tommy Bahamas. Is it still open?
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Patrick - While you are answering questions...I will be spending my 48th birthday in your town. I would like my husband to take me to a fun, nice place with good food. Nothing stuffy. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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I'll answer the last two questions at once -- Campiello -- on Third Street South. It remains my favorite. Good "Tuscan" food, the things from the wood ovens are the best. Eat on the big outdoor patio, jazz some nights. A step up in price is the sister restaurant Cafe (Bar) Lurcat on Fifth Avenue South. But I prefer the outdoor atmosphere (if the weater is cooperating) at Campiello.
The Ritz Golf is definitely inland. They do run a shuttle between the Beach Ritz and it, but unless you're there primarily to play golf or attend a convention, I really don't see any advantage of the Ritz Golf Resort.
Driving between "downtown" Naples and the Ritz or Grande can be a real pain, especially on nights they do drinking roadblock checks after a night of having fun at the restaurants and bars of downtown Naples. One major reason I prefer the location of the Edgewater.
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You are a great help! Now, the question is between Edgewater and Ritz Carlton? Ritz is so pricey but is it worth it?
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That's an impossible question to answer for you. If you prefer grand luxury and more pampering then the Ritz will probably be worth it. Some object to the constant "my pleasure" every time you speak to a staff member and find the luxurious decor too "stuffy" for a Florida Beach vacation. There is little doubt that it remains the top in terms of "luxury" in Naples, however.
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I don't get to many "nice" restaurants, as I have a 2-year-old, but I can make a recommendation AGAINST Zoe's. My meal there was below average. Definitely not worth the time or money.
For drinks, I did enjoy Lurcat.
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Uh Oh! We have reservations at Zoe's for next Friday. My friend who lives part of the year down there really likes Zoe's.
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No offense Ann, but saying a place wasn't worth the time or money and was below average doesn't mean a whole lot unless you can give another place that price that beat it. Since you mentioned you rarely get to nice restaurants, is it possible you are out of touch with the fact that virtually ALL nice restaurants ARE overpriced?
I find it hard to except the prices at any of the upscale places -- and I suppose the bottom line is if you want an upscale place you've got to close your eyes and pay for it. Meanwhile what did you have that wasn't good?
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No offense Ann, but saying a place wasn't worth the time or money and was below average doesn't mean a whole lot unless you can give another place that price that beats it. Since you mentioned you rarely get to nice restaurants, is it possible you are out of touch with the fact that virtually ALL nice restaurants ARE overpriced?
I find it hard to accept the prices at any of the upscale places -- and I suppose the bottom line is if you want an upscale place you've got to close your eyes and pay for it. Meanwhile what did you have that wasn't good? Or what turned you off?
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Just to give you another option for dinner ... The USS Nemo has by FAR the best sea bass I have ever had. You definitely need a reservation unless, like myself, you want to end up eating at the bar. As well, one of my favorite places is Tommy Bahama's for their Aruba Arugula Salad, which as the name suggests is arugula with seared scallops and shrimp. You can order it with just scallops (my choice as they are to die for). They also make up this amazing butter concoction with fresh churned butter, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg to put on their nice fresh bread (You will be slathering it all over it is so good!) Trulock's is amazing for stone crabs ...and Handsome Harold's for their shrimp cocktail can't be beat and should it be a nice evening, for dancing under the stars. I LOVE Naples!
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We were in Naples last week and I can respond to several points on this thread.
Stayed in a bungalow at the Naples Grande. Found the staff, service and amenities terrific. The hotel has set up a hospitality bungalow for check-in, and for very nice continental breakfasts, lite (sandwiches and sodas) lunch, and late afternoon snacks. The accomodations were very comfortable and private. Preferred the nearby "lap pool" to the larger and more crowded pools adjacent to the hotel tower. While not immediately "on the beach" it's just a 3 minute tram ride away. We never waited more than a minute for a tram, which travels through mangroves from dawn to after dusk.
As for food, my group of 12, ages 2 to 80, ate at Campiello and Pazzo, as well as at the Naples Grande's own Aura. I would highly recommend Campiello, where we dined in the courtyard in a lovely, quiet setting. The bar scene in front is fun, and the food was outstanding, from the wood-oven pizza, to the veal shop. At Pazza, the food is also very good, although we found the room somewhat large and noisy. Still, I would recommend it. Aura was pricey and fun, though the food was uneven.
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Nice to see a good review of the Naples Grande which seems to be getting a bad rap lately -- and I'm not sure why.
But word on the street here is that the food at all their restaurants has gotten pretty bleak and way overpriced. That's too bad, as a lot of us locals used to patronize their restaurants when it was The Registry.
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We enjoyed our dinner at Zoe's this past Friday. The lamb was tender and delicious. The black grouper was fantastic and the risotto that came with it was great. Then there are the wonderful wines!! The only thing that surprised us was the ravioli appetizer. Porcinni and spinach ravioli with pine nuts and a truffle oil cream sauce--$12 for only two small ravioli!
By the way NeoPatrick--your driving directions from Weston to Naples were perfect. THANK YOU!
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You're very welcome.
And yes, I've gotten very irritated lately at the prices of appetizers -- often outrageous in my opinion. And starter salads seem close behind -- when a tiny plate of baby greens with a simple viniagrette starts approaching $10 . . .I'm starting to narrow down to main courses and perhaps a side dish only.
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I don't mind paying $12 for a good appetizer, but when there were only two small lonely ravioli sitting on that big plate, it seemed quite ridiculous! They were delicious, but they could have put a couple more on that plate!
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That's what I mean by outrageous -- quantity for price.
I think maybe they want to avoid what was sort of becoming a regular thing -- people ordering an appetizer as their main course. And while it's become a big trend for diners to order a couple of appetizers and share (tapas), these days it seems you have to order a lot of them to even begin to feel satisfied.
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I said Aura was pricey and fun and that the food was uneven. We had a group of 12 and we were mostly satisfied, but the other two restaurants we visited, Campiello and Pazzo, were far better, and were also better values. Aura's space is attractive. And the bar is nice as well. Otherwise, at Naples Grande, we had lunches by the pools, which were perfectly fine. No major complaints about the place. I find it odd reading some of the negative "reviews" from some others. It's wierd, almost unreal.
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NeoPatrick, I used to eat at good restaurants before the baby came along (pre-Naples), and so I do have some clue as to what makes up a good meal, and what it costs. And Zoe's definitely was not it. I've heard the same thing from my neighbors, that you're paying for the location, not the food. I really need to try Campinello's and Truluck's(spelling for both??). I have no trouble paying up to $200 per person for an excellent meal. Luckily Zoe's was a lot less than that or I'd be very upset.
And to answer your question, I had a steak. I'm not much of a cook, but I've prepared much better steak on my own grill.
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Ohhh. That explained a lot. I'd personally save my steak eating for a steak place -- which Zoe's isn't.
For example, their Fennel Dusted Yellow Fin Tuna with Sautee of Wild Mushrooms, Arugula and Herbed Potato Gnocchi, Plum Tomato Vinaigrette for $28 is a fantastic meal at a fair price (hard to accept that the location has caused an overpricing situation here).
But their 14 oz. New York sirloin for $37 or their 8 oz. filet for $34 seems like a not-so-good choice and I can easily see why one would be disappointed and feel they had overpaid.
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My sisters and I are going to Naples at the end of July, staying in bungalows at the Naples Grande and planning on mainly shopping and eating. Looking at Campiello for Thursday night, shopping around 3rd St and 5th on Friday with lunch around there (suggestion?) then Maxwell's on the Bay Friday night, pool on Saturday with lunch poolside and maybe TIN City or Waterside Shoppes later in the afternoon with dinner at Tommy Bahama's Sat night. Is there a bar or lounge that we should work into our itinerary? We like to sit around, have a few martinis and people watch - no loud dance clubs. Appreciate any help - I have been reading posts but haven't seen too much about bars and lounges. Is Maxwell's a good choice for seafood and view? Where is the best Sunday brunch? Thanks.
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If you are above 80 Maxwell's is the place for you.
Truluck's has great food and a nice bar. The Irish pub on 5th is fun too.
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Would the Dock be a better choice for seafood and a view? If not, where would you suggest? There is a Truluck's in Dallas that we have been to (we are from Fort Worth) so wanted something different. Thanks.
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If I recall Maxwell's is in an upscale plaza, Venetian Village, but limited view of the bay. Food is good, though. My sons liked the Irish Pub on 5th for fun and people watching. For waterside dining, there is the Turtle Club and LaPlaya on Vanderbilt Beach.
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I have not heard good things about Maxwell's. the Dock if fun and very very casual. Trulucks had a great location and is usually good though can be spotty. Still one of the places I would recommend.
I like USS Nemo, mostly locals and good food.
Pazzo is good as is Roys.
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The roughest thing about eating at Maxwell's is working your way through the maze of walkers, wheelchairs, and oxygen tanks to get to your table.
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We were looking at Maxwell's - NeoPatrick, your comment made me laugh out loud. We switched to The Turtle Club. Okay with that?
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If you can sit outside, The Turtle Club has a perfect view of The Gulf. Casual place but I always enjoy it there.
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Thank you, Scotia. I thought it was more upscale. We will try to get an outside table.
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Good move -- The Turtle Club.
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Sunday, 13 May 2012
Using Up Leftovers
After creating various mini books I had loads of bits and pieces left over so I decided to create a lay out with some of them.
Posted by Astrid Maclean at 22:37
10 comments:
Even your leftovers are beautiful!ReplyDelete
Absolutely beautiful Astrid.ReplyDelete
This is romantic. Love it. xoxo
what a creative way to use your left overs....looks stunning.ReplyDelete
Beautiful creation Astrid, very very nice.ReplyDelete
Die klok schuin onder het plaatje waar heb je die vandaan, is dat een stempel????
Hugs Astrid
What a great lay out, Astrid! Love your creation!ReplyDelete
oh wow Astrid its gorgeous, xReplyDelete
Hello Astrid, I'm an admirer from a far away place who loves to come and visit your blog to be inspired and to enjoy. Very impressive what you did with those leftover pieces.ReplyDelete
stunningly beautiful. none of it hints at left overs in the leastReplyDelete
Beautiful layout Astrid, and the mini book below is fabulous! Mary G xReplyDelete
Just beautiful!! You can turn anything into gorgeous projects!! Hugs!ReplyDelete
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Responding vs. Proofreading:
Roles for Responding to Student Writing
One way to help us think about the
role we play when we respond to our students' writing is to define our
roles as responders. Here are some possible roles we as teachers can play
when we respond to our students' writing:
Examiner: The "teacher as
examiner" is looking for a correct answer-a specific answer that the
teacher already knows. Often in quizzes or short answer exams the teacher
plays the role of examiner. The examiner role can be limiting for both the
student and the teacher because there is no dialogue between the writer
and responder. The student is writing to display what she knows to an
examiner, not to communicate to a reader.
Proofreader: A teacher playing the role of proofreader focuses on sentence-level correctness in her response. All experienced writers proofread their text, but merely proofreading student writing gives them the impression that surface correctness is more important than critical thinking or developing and supporting ideas. Most writers would be frustrated by readers who only respond to grammar and mechanics and don't respond to their ideas, unless they are turning in a final draft of a manuscript to an editor.
Interested Reader: An "interested reader" is the role we play when we read texts for pleasure and for our own purposes, and the kind of readers we most often imagine when we write. Interested readers are not focused on just criticizing and judging writers or marking errors in grammar, but interested readers do evaluate what they're reading and think about where they agree or disagree with the author. Interested readers are looking for what is working well in a piece of writing, and not just what isn't working. A text that has repeated errors in grammar and mechanics that interfere with communication will certainly bother even the most interested reader, but grammar won't be the focus of an interested reader's response to a text unless surface errors are so overwhelming that the text isn't comprehensible.
Representative of a Discourse
Community: As college teachers we are helping initiate students to the
ways of thinking and making meaning in our discipline, and one stance we
can take when we respond is as representatives of our "discourse
communities"—the rhetorical communities of readers and writers in our
discipline. In this role our primary responsibility as responders is to
help student learn to make and support arguments in ways that are
appropriate for our field, to conduct discipline-specific inquiry and
research, and to integrate and synthesize other scholars' ideas and
research. Correct citation of sources or the correct use of edited English
for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a part of communicating in our disciplines,
but most of use would agree that the quality of our thinking and research
is more important in our own work as scholars than the surface correctness
of our prose.
Wider Audience: One way to get out of the "teacher as examiner" rut is to ask students to write for a hypothetical wider audience, and to role-play that wider audience when you respond. For example, students could write reports to government organizations or a company's Board of Directors, feature articles for magazines or newspapers, book reviews for journals or Amazon.com, manuals or brochures aimed at the wider public, or Web sites with resources for future students. In each of these scenarios, the teacher can respond as the intended audience, and create a rhetorical situation that's much more engaging than the student writing to the "teacher as examiner."
I would argue that the most helpful roles teachers can play as responders to student writing are the kinds of roles we expect from readers of our own scholarly and public writing. We write for interested readers, or to communicate with other scholars in our discourse communities, or to inform or persuade a wider audience beyond academia. We would be discouraged by a journal editor who only marked grammatical errors on an article we submitted, and we would consider pedantic a book reviewer who focused her comments on typos or grammar errors in the novel she was reviewing. Teaching our students the importance of editing and proofreading in order to communicate effectively to an audience is a part of what we do as responders, but I would argue that responding to the quality of our students' thinking is our primary responsibility as readers of our students' writing and representatives of our disciplines.
Dan Melzer
University Reading and Writing Coordinator


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October 17, 2011
October 15, 2011
October 13, 2011
October 7, 2011
I am a sophomore at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York where I am currently enrolled in the Gabelli School of Business. I also was a 2010 graduate of Chaminade High School on Long Island.
I have always been a sports fan, growing up being a Jets, Rangers, and Knicks fan. I was formerly a Yankee fan but, since I was born in 1992, I have never experience losing in that franchise and to me, you have to endure losing before you can celebrate winning. Losing makes winning that much more satisfying. Don't get me wrong, I love baseball and can talk about any team, but I don't call myself a fan of any one baseball team. On September 6th, 2011, I consummated my marriage to the New York Mets after four years of thinking whether to convert New York teams. I feel good about my decision
Recently, I have taken to soccer and I root for Tottenham of the English Premier League. I am also a supporter of the United States Men's and Women's National Teams.
I have been honored to write for Bleacher Report. I mainly write about the NHL, but I occasionally write articles regarding other sports. My dad told me to start a blog and I loved it as soon as I started. I have a passion for writing about sports and I try to show that passion in my articles.
I am starting an internship at B/R in the fall and I am looking forward to using this internship to enhance my writing and make more of a contribution to B/R. I am truly grateful to them for letting me write on this site.
Follow me on Twitter and if you would like to start a sports conversation, I am willing to at any time.
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If you are interested in a fantasy hockey league I need a few more owners in an established yahoo league. It's the 7th year for my H2H points based league. Live draft is tomorrow night at 7:30. All of the owners are active all season. League ID is 34284 password is 1. I look forward to seeing you.
Hey Robert,
I think you will find my take on the job Beane has done very interesting. I really break it down for you. Check it out and let me know what you think when you have a chance. Thanks.
kinda sounds like your a bengals fan lol
Hey there! A fellow hockey enthusiast, good to see!
Looks like you were right about the Jets/Cowboys game :)
Just read your profile. I am a Yankees and was wondering. You never experience the 2004 AL Championship Series? Nothing taught me about loosing more than that.
Hey Robert, I want to apologize for the language I left on your article. You're right, it's not cool. Didn't mean any disrespect.
No problem, it was a pleasure reading!
Robert... in regards to the fool writing on my article. He is most obviously confusing things in his own mind and perhaps there is no point in trying to argue with him. To me he is making no sense at all.


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can I update db on boot???
Is it possible to set up a bootloader giving me a choice to updatedb on boot?
I have fedora c1 at the mo with grub bootldr
if you wish to do updatedb when your system starts, why not try to add it to your rc.local file (for example); that runs it every time your system boots. so edit your /etc/rc.local file and add there a new line that simply reads "updatedb" without quotes..that works, assuming that updatedb command is in PATH.
Hey thanx .
Will give it a go now .
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FILED: June 12, 2003
Appeal from Circuit Court, Josephine County.
William Mackay, Judge.
Argued and submitted May 13, 2002, at Crescent Valley High School, Corvallis.
Robin A. Jones, Senior Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for appellant. With her on the brief was David E. Groom, Public Defender.
Jennifer S. Lloyd, Assistant Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief were Hardy Myers, Attorney General, and Michael D. Reynolds, Solicitor General.
Before Kistler, Presiding Judge, and Linder and Brewer, Judges.
Sentences on counts 1, 3, and 5 vacated and remanded for resentencing; counts 2, 4, 6, and 15 remanded for resentencing; otherwise affirmed.
Defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction for manufacturing, delivering, and possessing methamphetamine. He argues, among other things, that the trial court erred in imposing enhanced sentences on those offenses because each offense involved 10 grams or more of "a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine." See ORS 475.996(1)(a)(C); ORS 475.996(2)(b)(C). (1) We reverse and remand for resentencing.
While performing a valid search on June 30, 1999, police officers found items associated with manufacturing methamphetamine. Among other things, they found a gallon jar with liquid in it, two plastic soda pop bottles with residue, a large brown jar, and numerous pseudoephedrine bottles. (2) One of the jars contained a two-layer liquid, the top layer of which was toluene--a solvent that is evaporated in the methamphetamine manufacturing process. Although laboratory tests revealed that the toluene contained methamphetamine, the tests did not determine the weight of the pure methamphetamine contained in the solvent. Rather, they determined that the solvent and methamphetamine together weighed 7.75 grams.
A second jar contained a three-layer liquid. One layer contained chemicals that had been extracted out of the solvent, tested positive for methamphetamine, and weighed 5.8 grams. The second layer, a solution of oil, water, and a brown substance, also tested positive for methamphetamine and weighed 37.4 grams. The third layer, a crystalline substance, contained no trace of any controlled substance. The liquids that tested positive for methamphetamine were in the manufacturing process; that is, the liquids required additional processing to create usable methamphetamine. Until that occurred, the liquids were poisonous to ingest.
The state charged defendant with, among other things, manufacturing, delivering, and possessing methamphetamine. The indictment alleged that each of those three charges--manufacture, delivery, and possession--involved 10 or more grams of "a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine"--an allegation that made defendant eligible for an enhanced sentence under ORS 475.996(1)(a)(C) and ORS 475.996(2)(b)(C). At the close of the state's case, defendant moved for a judgment of acquittal because the state failed to prove that the liquid containing methamphetamine was in a usable or saleable form. (3) He reasoned that, when the legislature provided for enhanced sentences for drug crimes involving 10 or more grams of a "mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine," it did so only for those mixtures or substances that were ready for sale and use. It did not intend, defendant asserts, to enhance a person's sentence for possessing 10 or more grams of a mixture or substance that was not in marketable form. The trial court denied defendant's motion, and he was convicted of manufacturing, delivering, and possessing methamphetamine. The court imposed an enhanced sentence on each of those convictions.
The issue that defendant raises on appeal is narrow. Defendant does not dispute that a reasonable juror could find that the liquid the officers discovered in the two jars weighed more than 10 grams and contained an unquantified amount of methamphetamine. (4) Conversely, the state does not argue that the methamphetamine that the officers found was in a usable or saleable form; that is, the state does not dispute that the manufacturing process was still ongoing when the officers found the liquid containing the methamphetamine. The question accordingly reduces to a legal issue: Did the legislature intend to enhance a defendant's sentence for manufacturing, delivering, or possessing "a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine" when the methamphetamine is not in marketable form?
Defendant contends that the statutory phrase "a mixture or substance" is limited to mixtures or substances that are market ready and in a useable form. He bases his argument in large part on Chapman v. United States, 500 US 453, 460, 111 S Ct 1919, 114 L Ed 2d 524 (1991), a case interpreting the federal sentencing guidelines on which Oregon's statute was modeled. Noting that the Chapman Court explained that the federal government had "adopted a 'market-oriented' approach to punishing drug trafficking, under which the total quantity of what is distributed * * * is used to determine the length of the sentence," id. at 461, defendant reasons that, when the Oregon legislature enacted ORS 475.996, it understood that the phrase "a mixture or substance" referred only to marketable mixtures or substances--typically mixtures or substances that result from diluting a pure drug with a cutting agent before offering it for sale. (5) The state responds that the text of the statute refers broadly to mixtures or substances containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine; nothing in the text of the statute limits its reach to those mixtures or substances that are marketable.
The parties' dispute turns on an issue of statutory interpretation, and we begin with the text and context of the relevant statutes. PGE v. Bureau of Labor and Industries, 317 Or 606, 610, 859 P2d 1143 (1993). ORS 475.996(1)(a) provides for an enhanced sentence if a conviction for manufacturing or delivery involves a specific amount of "a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of" one of eight controlled substances. When defendant committed his crime, the relevant subparagraph provided for an enhanced sentence for a manufacturing or delivery offense that involved "[t]en grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine." ORS 475.996(1)(a)(C). ORS 475.996(2)(b)(C) similarly enhances a defendant's sentence for possessing "[t]en grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine." (6)
The texts of those subparagraphs do not expressly limit the type of mixture or substance that will warrant an enhanced sentence; that is, they do not specifically limit the phrase "a mixture or substance" to marketable mixtures or substances. Although the text, viewed in isolation, supports the state's position, the court has explained that a statute's context may reveal a different focus from its text, State v. Stoneman, 323 Or 536, 546, 920 P2d 535 (1996), and we turn to that inquiry.
Under ORS 475.996, "a mixture or substance" is something that a person either delivers, manufactures, or possesses. Those verbs shed light on the meaning of what is effectively their direct object, and we examine each verb separately. "Deliver" means "the actual, constructive or attempted transfer * * * from one person to another of a controlled substance." ORS 475.005(8). Delivery connotes the transfer of "a mixture or substance" that is ready for distribution or sale. Typically, a person does not deliver controlled substances until the manufacturing process has been completed and the completed product is capable of being ingested. Put another way, the legislature's use of the verb "deliver" implicitly qualifies the type of mixture or substance to which the statute refers--those mixtures or substances that are marketable. The same is true for possession. Typically, a person possesses controlled substances that are ready for use; that is, the crime of possession ordinarily refers to the possession of a completed product that is capable of ingestion. In the same way that the verb "deliver" implicitly qualifies the phrase "mixture or substance," so does the verb "possess." (7)
The third verb "manufacture" points in a different direction. Manufacture means "the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion or processing of a controlled substance * * * by means of chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis[.]" ORS 475.005(14). As we explained in State v. Brown, 109 Or App 636, 645, 820 P2d 878 (1991), rev den, 313 Or 210 (1992), the prohibition against manufacturing controlled substances "prohibit[s] not simply possession of the controlled substance created by the prohibited means, but [also] those acts that ultimately will result in the creation of a controlled substance." Used with that verb, the phrase "mixture or substance" would appear to refer not only to those mixtures or substances that are ready for distribution and use but also to those mixtures or substances that are still in the midst of the manufacturing process. (8)
Defendant also relies on the Court's opinion in Chapman as context. As defendant notes, ORS 475.996 was modeled on the federal sentencing statute, which the Court interpreted in Chapman. See State v. Stockfleth/Lassen, 311 Or 40, 50, 804 P2d 471 (1991) (explaining that "when Oregon adopts the statute of another jurisdiction, the legislature is presumed also to adopt prior constructions of the statute by the highest court of that jurisdiction"). (9) As defendant also notes, the Court explained in Chapman that, in enacting the federal sentencing guidelines, Congress "adopted a 'market-oriented' approach" in which the length of a person's sentence is based on the "total quantity of what is distributed." 500 US at 461. Similarly, when addressing the defendant's due process challenge, the Court stated that the federal statute "measur[es] the quantity of the drugs according to the 'street weight' of the drugs in the diluted form in which they are sold[.]" Id. at 465. Defendant reasons that the discussion of the federal statute in Chapman reveals that only marketable mixtures or substances--those mixtures that are in a form ready to be sold--would be used to determine whether a defendant's sentence should be enhanced and that the Oregon legislature is presumed to have adopted that understanding when it modeled our statute on the federal law. See Stockfleth/Lassen, 311 Or at 50.
We agree with defendant that the Court's discussion of the federal statute in Chapman supports his position. We also note that a majority of the federal courts have read Chapman to mean that the phrase "a mixture or substance" is limited to marketable mixtures or substances. (10) Despite that understanding of Chapman and the presumption recognized in Stockfleth/Lassen, we are hesitant to give Chapman's statements dispositive weight because the question presented in Chapman differs from the question presented here.
The question in Chapman was whether the blotter paper on which LSD was distributed was a "mixture or substance," the weight of which should be included in determining whether the defendant possessed a substantial quantity of that drug. (11) There was no dispute in Chapman that, if the blotter paper were a mixture or substance, it was marketable. By contrast, in this case, there is no dispute that a reasonable juror could find that the liquid in the two jars was "a mixture or substance." Rather, the question here is whether the legislature intended that the phrase "mixture or substance" would refer to any mixture or substance or only those mixtures or substances that are marketable. Because that question was not squarely at issue in Chapman, we hesitate to say, in reliance on Chapman alone, that Oregon intended to limit the phrase "mixture or substance" to marketable mixtures or substances. We agree, however, with defendant that the text, considered in context, is ambiguous and turn to the legislative history. See PGE, 317 Or at 611-12.
ORS 475.996 was a "legislative fix" for a problem that we recognized in State v. Moeller, 105 Or App 434, 806 P2d 130, rev dismissed, 312 Or 76 (1991). The defendant in Moeller had challenged a sentencing guidelines rule that provided for enhanced sentences for drug offenses that "'occurred as part of a drug cultivation, manufacture or delivery scheme or network.'" See id. at 437. We held that the phrase "scheme or network" violated Article I, sections 20 and 21, of the Oregon Constitution because it gave judges and juries unbridled discretion to determine the sort of conduct that would warrant a higher sentence. Id. at 439-41.
Following Moeller, Representative Tom Mason introduced a bill to replace the "scheme or network" rule with a more specific test. As initially proposed, the bill provided for a presumptive prison sentence if a person either delivered certain controlled substances for consideration or if the state proved specific factors, such as the presence of stolen property, a substantial amount of cash, or a substantial amount of controlled substances. Minutes, House Committee on Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections, HB 2390, Jan 30, 1991, at 2, 5 (testimony of Rep Tom Mason). There was some concern that the specific factors were themselves vague, and Judge Harl Haas mentioned that the committee might want to look at the federal sentencing guidelines as a way of defining which drug crimes should be subject to an enhanced sentence. Id. at 4-5.
On February 20, 1991, the Oregon District Attorneys Association (ODAA) pursued the approach that Judge Haas had mentioned. It proposed amending HB 2390 to correspond with the federal sentencing guidelines, and the ODAA's proposed amendment became, with some changes, what is now ORS 475.996(1). See Ex D, House Committee on Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections, HB 2390, Feb 20, 1991 (setting out the ODAA amendment). The ODAA's amendment provided, as ORS 475.996(1) now provides, for enhanced sentences for delivering or manufacturing specified amounts of mixtures or substances containing detectable amounts of certain controlled substances.
Norm Frink, a representative for the ODAA, told the subcommittee why the district attorneys association had proposed the amendment:
"First, instead of speaking solely in terms of a quantity of a drug, we spoke in terms of a mixture or compound with detectable amounts of the drug. Now, this change is I think a very significant change in terms of actual operation of law. It is based on the federal experience that it has been almost impossible to litigate quantities and that type of thing. It is also based on my brief discussions with the crime lab where they estimate that if we went to a system where the crime labs around the state had to determine the quantity--in other words, you had to show that there was exactly five grams of actual heroin, as opposed to five grams of heroin and 10 percent of cut, or something like that--they estimate that the budgetary expenses necessary to prepare lab reports in that fashion might be in excess of $500,000.
"So, both the experience in federal court and the projections that I received from the crime lab argued for that change, and that was the reason for that change.
"The second change was going to the specific amounts laid out in subsection 1, which made certain deliveries or manufactures presumptively prison based simply on the quantity of the substance involved. And what we tried to do was to make the quantities in reasonable relation to each other based on street value. We took the first quantity that the committee had laid out--5 grams of heroin--and we attempted to lay out quantities of these other substances that were more or less appropriate to that in terms of street value and magnitude of operation so that there would be a consistency between the various drugs. We also, as the committee would note, added several drugs that we felt in high quantities were deserving of presumptive prison treatment." (12)
Tape Recording, House Committee on Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections, HB 2390, Feb 20, 1991, Tape 30, Side A (testimony of Norm Frink).
As Frink noted, the amendment (and the bill that was later enacted) provides, for example, for a presumptive prison sentence if a manufacturing or delivery offense involves: (1) five grams or more of a mixture or substance containing heroin; (2) 10 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing cocaine; (3) 10 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine; (4) 150 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing marijuana; or (5) 200 user units or more of LSD. See Ex D, House Committee on Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections, HB 2390, Feb 20, 1991, 2 (setting out the ODAA amendment). Frink also explained how the association arrived at the amount of each mixture or substance that will result in an enhanced sentence. It used the street value of each mixture or substance to determine the amount that would be equivalent to the street value of a mixture or substance containing five grams of heroin; that is, the calculation that resulted in the amount of each mixture or substance set out in the text of the bill is based on the understanding that each mixture or substance is in a form ready to be sold on the street.
The state argues that we should give Frink's comments regarding "street value" little weight because they "were related to the relative threshold quantities proposed for each drug; they did not relate to the purpose of the 'mixture or substance' language or to the general purposes of the substantial-quantities factor." Additionally, the state contends that his remarks should be discounted because they were merely the comments "of a single witness in a single hearing." On the first point, we note that the amount of each mixture or substance that will warrant an enhanced sentence was based on an understanding about the nature of the mixture or substance that was to be measured. That understanding informs our analysis of the sort of mixture or substance that the legislature had in mind when it enacted House Bill 2390. On the second point, an examination of the remainder of the legislative history demonstrates that Frink's comments were not isolated remarks. Rather, the understanding that informs his testimony recurs throughout the remainder of the hearings.
In the Senate, much of the discussion focused on the amount of a controlled substance that would warrant an enhanced sentence; the committee members wanted to distinguish an amount that was consistent with personal use from an amount that was consistent with selling controlled substances. Minutes, Senate Committee on Judiciary, HB 2390, May 24, 1991, 13. For example, Senator Hamby wanted to know whether "[t]en grams is less than a week's supply of meth." Id. at 14. When the representative from the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association explained that it would be a week's supply "[f]or someone who's doing a lot of meth," Senator Hamby asked what a normal dose would be. Id.
Similarly, when one of the senators asked how long five grams of uncut heroin would last, the witness explained that the amounts of drugs listed in the bill that would enhance a person's sentence were based on the "street level variety" of those drugs. Id. at 17. The senator responded, "So we drive policy by identifying street level drugs." Id. at 18. When questioned on this point, John Bradley, a deputy district attorney from Multnomah County, explained that the sentencing statutes for most other states and the federal government were based on "the weights of what is sold and possessed." Id. at 19-20. Bradley explained that the federal approach had proved successful, id., and the committee ultimately agreed with him. See Minutes, Senate Committee on Judiciary, HB 2390, June 12, 1991, 8-9. (13)
Throughout the legislative history, the legislators acted on the understanding that the "mixtures or substances" that would be measured to determine a person's sentence were marketable mixtures or substances. Not only did the ODAA representative explain to the House subcommittee that the specific amounts of each mixture or substance set out in the amendment had been determined using their "street values," but the legislators in the Senate sought to determine the amount of drugs that would distinguish trafficking from personal use. That is, the legislators looked to the marketable form of mixtures or substances containing controlled substances in determining the amount of each mixture or substance that would warrant a presumptive prison sentence. Reading the text, context, and legislative history together, we conclude that, when the Oregon legislature modeled ORS 475.996 on the federal statute, it intended to enhance a defendant's sentence only for marketable mixtures or substances--a holding that is consistent with the discussion of the federal sentencing laws in Chapman and the majority of the federal courts that have specifically considered the issue. (14) We accordingly vacate defendant's sentences on counts 1, 3, and 5 and remand for resentencing. We also remand the remainder of defendant's convictions for resentencing. See ORS 138.222(5).
Sentences on counts 1, 3, and 5 vacated and remanded for resentencing; counts 2, 4, 6, and 15 remanded for resentencing; otherwise affirmed.
1. Unless otherwise stated, the citations refer to the 1997 statutes.
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2. Pseudoephedrine is extracted from pseudoephedrine tablets and used to manufacture methamphetamine.
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3. Defendant also moved for a judgment of acquittal on count 13 charging him with conspiring to manufacture methamphetamine. He argued that the evidence was not sufficient to permit a reasonable juror to find that he had conspired with others. The trial court denied the motion, defendant assigns error to that ruling on appeal, and we affirm the trial court's ruling without discussion.
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4. Defendant did not argue below that neither ORS 475.996(1)(a)(C) nor ORS 475.996(2)(b)(C) applied because the liquid contained only salts, isomers, or salts of isomers of methamphetamine; that is, defendant did not argue below that he did not manufacture, deliver, or possess methamphetamine, as opposed to its salts or isomers.
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5. In this case, for example, the state's witness testified that, after the methamphetamine manufacturing process is complete and the methamphetamine is in the form of a dry powder, the powder is often mixed with a cutting agent such as Epsom salts before it is sold.
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6. As amended in 2001, ORS 475.996(1)(a)(C) refers to "[t]en grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, its salts, isomers or salts of its isomers." See Or Laws 2001, ch 804, � 2. The legislature did not amend ORS 475.996(2)(b)(C). That subparagraph still provides for an enhanced sentence for persons who possess 10 or more grams of methamphetamine.
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7. Consistently, ORS 475.996(1)(a)(F) enhances a sentence for manufacturing or delivering "[t]wo hundred or more user units of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of lysergic acid diethylamide," and ORS 475.996(2)(b)(F) enhances a sentence for possessing 200 or more "user units" of LSD. By referring to user or dosage units, those subparagraphs imply that they are limited to marketable mixtures or substances. These related subsections reinforce what the terms deliver and possession imply: The reference to a mixture or substance in ORS 475.996(1)(a) and ORS 475.996(2)(b) is limited to marketable mixtures or substances.
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8. Although "deliver" and "manufacture" point in different directions, the statute conjoins those two words. It authorizes an enhanced sentence for the "delivery or manufacture" of "ten grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine." ORS 475.996(1)(a)(C). The single phrase "mixture or substance" thus has a different connotation depending on whether it is read with "delivery" or "manufacture."
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9. The state does not dispute that Chapman is a prior construction for the purposes of Stockfleth/Lassen.
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10. See United States v. Palacios-Molina, 7 F3d 49, 54 (5th Cir 1993) (holding that the weight of cocaine mixed with sangria should not be used for sentencing because the cocaine was not part of a "marketable mixture"; only after the liquid was distilled out would the cocaine be ready for either the wholesale or retail market); United States v. Salgado-Molina, 967 F2d 27, 29 (2d Cir 1992) (same); United States v. Jennings, 945 F2d 129 (6th Cir 1991) (declining to use weight of mixture containing a small amount of methamphetamine and poisonous by-products because the mixture was not marketable); United States v. Rolande-Gabriel, 938 F2d 1231, 1237 (11th Cir 1991) (concluding that weight of liquor in which cocaine was distilled should not be used in weight calculation); but see United States v. Walker, 960 F2d 409, 412-13 (5th Cir), cert den, 506 US 967 (1992) (holding, in reliance on pre-Chapman precedents, that the total weight of waste water containing cocaine should be used to enhance a defendant's sentence); United States v. Mahecha-Onofre, 936 F2d 623 (1st Cir), cert den, 502 US 1009 (1991) (holding that the weight of a suitcase made from a cocaine-acrylic mixture should be used to determine the defendant's sentence).
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11. The defendant in Chapman argued that the blotter paper was a carrier medium, comparable to packaging material, that should not be considered a mixture or substance. The defendant also noted that LSD was sold by the dose, rather than by weight, and that using the weight of the blotter paper to determine the length of his sentence produced an arbitrary result.
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12. In addition to providing for a presumptive prison sentence if a defendant possessed more than a specified quantity of certain controlled substances, the amendment provided for the same sentence if the crime was a "commercial drug offense." The amendment used the types of factors set out in the original bill (factors associated with drug trafficking) to identify a commercial drug offense. See Ex D, House Committee on Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections, HB 2390, Feb. 20, 1991, 3. That aspect of the amendment is not at issue here.
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13. As amended in the Senate, the bill provided for treatment for certain drug offenders. The House did not accept those changes, and a conference committee was convened, which recommended that the Senate amendments be adopted. The conference committee did not consider any of the issues raised here.
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14. We express no opinion on the question whether the addition of the phrase "its salts, isomers or salts of its isomers" to ORS 475.996(1)(a)(C) in 2001 would lead to a different result for those persons who manufacture or deliver methamphetamine after the effective date of that amendment. See n 6 above.
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About the Hotel
Property Location
When you stay at Domaine de la Vallée d'Ax in Ax-les-Thermes, you'll be near ski lifts and convenient to Ax 3 Domaines Ski Resort. This residence is within the region of Plateau de Beille Ski Resort and Gorges de la Frau.
Make yourself at home in one of the 117 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. 22-inch LCD televisions and DVD players are provided, while wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and blackout drapes/curtains.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and ski storage.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Ax-les-Thermes? This residence has facilities measuring 377 square feet (35 square meters), including a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Number of buildings/towers - 5
- One meeting room
- Total number of rooms - 117
- Multilingual staff
- Free self parking
- Laundry facilities
- Number of floors - 2
- Conference space size (meters) - 35
- Smoke-free property
- Conference space size (feet) - 377
- Year Built 2010
- Ski storage
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Front desk (limited hours)
Room Facilities
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
- Balcony
- Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Stovetop
- Private bathroom
- DVD player
Hotel Policy
Know Before You Go
- A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: EUR 7.50 per person (approximately)
- Pet fee: EUR 7 per pet, per night
- Cleaning/housekeeping/linens fee: EUR 35 every 7 days, varies per unit size
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the hotel:
- Deposit: EUR 300 per stay
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.75 per person, per night
- Towels/sheets: EUR 2.50 per person, per stay
The charges below are included in your overall room price:
- Resort fee
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.Show all hotel policy Show less hotel policy


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Welcome to this week's "All-Out Blitz," where you'll find everything that you need to know about the Badgers' next opponent. Big Ten play opens this weekend, and the Wisconsin Badgers will head to Lincoln, Nebraska to take on the Cornhuskers. Nebraska will be out for revenge after the Badgers beat them 48-17 during their first ever Big Ten game last season, and the Badgers will need to bring their 'A' game if they want to escape Lincoln with a 1-0 record in Big Ten play.
All Out Blitz: Nebraska
What you need to know about Nebraska
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Head coach: Bo Pelini (5th season @ Nebraska), 42-17 (5-3 Big Ten)
Nebraska All-Time Record: 849-350-40 (.701)
2012 Record: 3-1 (0-0 Big Ten)
Ranking: 22 (AP), 20 (Coaches Poll)
All-Time record against Wisconsin: 3-3
Did you read this?
Last year
Nebraska entered the Big Ten last year with a lot of pomp and circumstance. The Big Ten was delighted to add such a prestigious football program to their league, which allowed them to split the conference into two divisions and join the modern world of college football by adding a conference title game. For their part, the Cornhuskers 9or at least their fans) were convinced that Bo Pelini's team would be able to take the Big Ten by storm, and expectations hovered around a division or Big Ten title.
As it turns out, moving through a new league for the first time is pretty hard. The Cornhuskers entered their first conference game ranked No. 8 in the country, but the No. 7 Badgers ran them out of Madison by scoring 41 points after the first quarter. The Huskers recovered with a come-from-behind win over Ohio State at home, a 27-point blowout of Minnesota on the road, and a resounding defeat of Michigan State, but the Huskers fell to Northwestern at home, and Michigan blew them out at the Big House. The Huskers limped to a 2-2 finish in conference play, and fell to No. 10 South Carolina in the Capital One Bowl.
For most schools, a 9-4 record in the first year of a new conference would be pretty good. But the Cornhusker faithful showed signs of restlessness in the offseason. The Cornhuskers haven't won more than 10 games since 2001, and Nebraska isn't looking to be just "pretty good." The Cornhusker dynasty of the 1990's is still alive and well in the memories of fans, and they're hoping Nebraska can return to being "elite" sometime in the near future.
Season outlook
The Huskers went through their share of Big Ten growing pains last season, and they could pay off as early as this season. The Huskers returned 14 starters this season, and their schedule is a little more favorable than both of Michigan and Michigan State's slates. They have to go on the road to East Lansing in early November, but they get Michigan at home and road games at Iowa and Northwestern look manageable, even though the Wildcats are off to a 4-0 start. The Huskers swap Ohio State for Wisconsin on their home schedule, but a loss to either wouldn't kill them in the race for the Legends division title. 10 wins were about the expectation for the Huskers in the preseason, and while they lost to UCLA in week two, they still look capable of reaching that benchmark.
This year
Nebraska is 3-1 on the season after non-conference play, with their lone loss coming to UCLA out in Pasadena, Calif. It was a game of momentum swings, but the Bruins were able to come out on top after they sacked quarterback Taylor Martinez in the endzone for a safety in the fourth quarter. The Bruins also held Nebraska's eighth-ranked scoring offense to just six points in the second half.
Apart from that second half in the Rose Bowl, the Cornhuskers haven't had much of a problem putting points up on the scoreboard. The Cornhuskers average 48.5 points per game through four games, and they've only been shut out in one quarter so far this season. The Huskers are coming off a 73-7 blowout of FCS Idaho State, and will look to keep up their frantic scoring pace against a Wisconsin defense that has been relatively stout so far this year.
Martinez has been a big part of Nebraska's success so far this season. The junior quarterback appears to have made significant strides as a quarterback, and has been living up to the dual-threat label that was placed on him early in his career.
As a sophomore, Martinez completed just over 56 percent of his passes, and got the Huskers into trouble by throwing eight interceptions to just 13 touchdowns. There was no doubt Martinez could run: he averaged 4.62 yards per carry and was always a threat to tuck the ball and run if none of his receivers were open. But while Martinez is still a threat to run, his biggest strides were made in the passing game. After working on his throwing mechanics during the offseason, Martinez has completed over 70 percent of his passes this season, and has nine touchdowns compared to just one interception.
The Huskers also returned one of the Big Ten's best tailbacks in senior Rex Burkhead, who rushed for 1357 yards in his junior season. Burkhead has just 187 yards on the season so far, but he missed Nebraska's games with UCLA and Arkansas State due to a mild MCL sprain. Burkhead returned against Idaho State and rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns, so he'll almost definitely be a focal point of the Husker offense on Saturday. The Huskers also have a capable backup behind Burkhead in sophomore Ameer Abdullah, who has 416 yards and five touchdowns on the season so far.
The obvious beneficiaries from Martinez's newfound efficiency are Nebraska's wide receivers and tight ends. Sophomore Kenny Bell is on pace to at least match his breakout freshman season, with 11 receptions for 273 yards through four games. But the 6-foot-1 Bell has four touchdowns this season already, compared to three total in his first year with the Huskers. Senior tight end Kyler Reed has bounced back a bit too- he has nine catches for 120 yards this season, after totaling just 15 catches for 257 yards as a highly-touted junior.
The Huskers also returned seven starters on defense, including three out of their four starters on the defensive line. The Husker defense disappointed in 2011 after defensive tackle Jared Crick was lost for the season, but linemen like Cameron Meredith and Eric Martin stepped up to combine for 7.5 sacks on the season. Martin is already off to a fast start: the senior defensive end has 3.5 sacks so far this season.
Will Compton and Sean Fisher are back at middle and buck linebacker, and Andrew Green and Daimion Stafford return to their starting roles in the secondary. But despite their experience, Nebraska's defense has been far from great this season. The Huskers rank 20th in the nation in pass defense, but allow 177 rushing yards per game, putting them at 89th in the nation in rush defense. They gave up 653 total yards of offense to UCLA, so there are definitely weaknesses to exploit. This is not a classic Nebraska defense, but if their offense keeps up their pace, it doesn't really need to be.
Matchup to watch: Wisconsin's defensive ends vs. Nebraska's option game
To put it simply, the Badgers are very thin at defensive end right now. David Gilbert, Brendan Kelly, Pat Muldoon, and Tyler Dippel are all banged up in their own way, though Gilbert, and Dippel are expected to play against the Huskers. But if the injury bug strikes again, the Badgers could be down to Konrad Zagzebski andJesse Hayes at defensive end. That's a problem, because the Huskers like to mix in an option attack every once in a while, and the Badgers will need experienced ends who know not to over pursue and keep contain if they want to keep the option from burning them. If Hayes and Zagzebski are getting significant reps, look for the Huskers to attack in their general direction.
The pick: Nebraska 34 Wisconsin 21
I'll be honest, even before the start of the season I was going to pick the Badgers to lose this game. That was before they stumbled to a 3-1 record in non-conference play that probably should have been 2-2, fired Mike Markuson, and installed Joel Stave as the starting quarterback.
I originally expected this game to be a blowout, with the Huskers getting their revenge and sending the Badgers back to Madison with a 0-1 record in conference play. And while I still think the Huskers will separate themselves by the end of the game, I think the game will be closer than the final score would suggest. I can see the Badgers hanging with the Cornhuskers for three quarters or so, especially if they plan on attacking the Cornhuskers' suspect defense with Montee Ball, James White, and Melvin Gordon. But the offense is still a shell of its former self, and I don't think they have the receivers to make up for a struggling ground game if the Huskers can stuff them.
But that's not to say that they can't pull off the upset. The Badgers showed some signs of growth last week against UTEP, and there's definitely a formula for beating Nebraska. If the Badgers want to win, they'll have to control the running game by slowing down Burkhead and Abdullah. If they can do that, they'll force Martinez to throw on 3rd-and-longs, which killed him against the Badgers last season. Martinez is reputed to have a new throwing motion, but I'll believe that it's here to stay when I see him complete passes consistently against a higher-quality defense.
That's a tough challenge, but if the Badgers can keep up offensively and control how the Huskers use Martinez, they might shock the experts and pull off the upset.
The point after:
Historically, the Cornhuskers have been very good in conference openers. Last year's loss to Wisconsin was just the third time in the last 37 years that Nebraska lost their first conference game of the season.
For more Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and discussion, follow John on Twitter.


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OUR cricket team has not done well. However, there is still time before the next World Cup to put into action a plan for a rejuvenated Pakistani team.
Surely, there could easily be a million cricket enthusiasts suggesting an infinite variety of cures. Unfortunately, it is not such a simple exercise otherwise Bob Woolmer, Zaheer Abbas and Javed Miandad could have got it right by now.
The problem is that from 50 runs for three out you cannot hope to post 300 runs to be in a winning position. The inability to get runs has dogged the team for decades. How to change this is the question? India has succeeded; why cannot Pakistan?
You should consult experts and get their views on the issue and in the national interest I hope somebody comes up with the correct solution.
If not I have a plan which is guaranteed to produce world-class batsmen within six months, provided there is no interference in selection and the plan is allowed to work on a war-footing basis.
FAKIR S. AIZAZUDDIN Karachi


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- 1.00Acre
Tract #7 Indian Creek Point Barnett, MO 65011
Imagine building your dream home relaxing with a beautiful fire, lounging out on your patio with no steps, capturing a view of the sunset. Gentle shoreline with an awesome southeast facing, prime point-deep water! It will leave you in awe for sure! Lot is shaded with lush expansive trees that gives a beautiful curb appeal and a rustic elegance of soothing comfort. Put you dreams into actions! Come build that dream home with lots of glass to allow you to let this magnificent view shine through of the Indian Creek Cove. A family own property for 65-years admired by many, but now can be owned by you. Portion of lakeside cleared, private driveway cut in. Lets get ready to make to make your dream come true, call for an appointment. I promis
Listing provided courtesy of: Four Seasons Realty
General Features
- Assessment Fee $275
- Possible Use Residential
- Subdivision Indian Creek
- Foreclosure No
- County Morgan
Building Features
- Electricity Available Yes
- Driveway Gravel, None, Other
Property Features
- Acres Total 1
- Mile Marker Area Gravois
- Mile Marker 6
- Property Features Acreage Wooded,Agreements Rd.,Cable,Gentle,Internet Available,Moderate,Telephone,Other
- Property Location Lake Front
- Road Frontage 30
- Street Construction Gravel, Other
- Lot Size irregular
- Highway Access No
- Waterfront Features Cove Location, Main Channel
- Fenced No
- Water Frontage 200
- Dock Permit No
- School District Eldon
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Community Demographics for Zip Code 65011 (Barnett)
Housing Occupancy
- Home Owners: 876 (50%)
- Renters: 101 (6%)
- Vacant: 774 (44%)
- Total Housing Units: 1,751
- Average Household Size: 2.74
- Housing Density (People per square mile): 33
Age Range (number of people)
- Age 0-14: 721
- Age 15-24: 424
- Age 25-39: 490
- Age 40-59: 504
- Age 60-79: 414
- Age 80+: 120
- Total: 2,673
* All numbers in this section are 2016 projections provided by Geolytics Inc
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While the Toronto International Film Festival is still in the process of announcing its 2010 line-up, we know that at least two queer directors will be walking down the red carpet.
France's Francois Ozon (Swimming Pool, Time to Leave), who we profiled in the most recent issue of Out, has once again teamed up with Catherine Deneuve for his newest work, Potiche. Ozon's twelfth film stars the French superstar as the wife of a wealthy yet tyrannical industrialist. After his mistreated workers strike and hold him hostage, Deneuve takes over the factory and effectively runs it with the help of her former lover, played by Gerard Depardieu.
In addition, John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus) will be premiering his third feature, Rabbit Hole, starring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart. Based on a play by David Lindsay-Abaire, the film follows the journey of a married couple who must learn to come to terms with the death of their four-year-old son.
Though neither of the films features gay characters, it's likely that both Ozon and Cameron will add their distinct queer bents to these heavy narratives.
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MARKETS-USA-STOCKS:Wall Street opens flat, Obama to speak on 'cliff'
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street opened flat on Friday, amid caution ahead of a statement from President Obama on the progress of budget talks in Washington that have fueled volatility and nervousness in the financial markets.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 5.45 points, or 0.04 percent, to 13,027.27. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index dropped 0.51 points, or 0.04 percent, to 1,415.44. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 0.07 points, or 0.00 percent, to 3,012.10.
(Reporting by Edward Krudy; Editing by Bernadette Baum)


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TransWorld SNOWboarding's Get The Shot Contest
We want to see the wide world of snowboarding through your eyes—enter the first ever G.T.S. Video Contest. All up-and-coming videographers, listen up. Log on to twsnow.com, and send us your best one- to three-minute video. Your video can be about anything that has to do with snowboarding; for example, how much it means to you, a sponsor-me tape, riding with your buddies, anything. You don't need to shoot film and you don't need thousands of dollars in equipment—use any music you want and just make something creative.
Celebrity guest judges Pierre Minhondo and Justin Eeles from Mack Dawg Productions and TransWorld SNOWboarding's resident videographer Joe Carlino will be sifting through entries to determine the winner. Said winner will receive a huge package of gear necessary for the life of an on-hill shooter—first and foremost, a black outfit complete with a first layer courtesy of Quiksilver. Second, a pair of goggles and a pair of sunglasses from Dragon, a pair of Grenade Glove's Safety Mittens, and one Ty Evans camera backpack from the fine folks at Ogio. Get shooting!
Your 1-3 minute videos must be submitted by April 31st. You MUST send your video on a tape, dvd, or cd.
Send Entries to:
TransWorld SNOWboarding GTS Video Contest
353 Airport Road
Oceanside CA, 92054
If you have any questions about the contest, email Joe Carlino:
Good luck!


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Currently riding a KM. Really like the 29er in comparison to the 26er I used to ride. I am thinking of giving the Haro Beasley a shot, trying out both the ss and the 650b. How do people who have ridden both (650 and 29, not necessarily the models mentioned).
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By Bollywood Hungama News Network
Its common knowledge that talking about music before the gigantic T-Series is like holding a torch light before the sun! So, it becomes needless to say that 'Whenever there is music, there will be T-Series'. After having acquired the music of some of the biggest films like Kites, Action Replay and 3 Idiots, those who thought that T-Series had bagged enough biggies for this year, wait till you hear this!
News is that the music major T-Series has now gone ahead and has acquired the music rights of yet another much-awaited film London Dreams, that's being directed by Vipul Shah. The film stars Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan, Asin, Om Puri and others. After Action Replay, this is the second film of this filmmaker with a 'Midas touch', music rights of which have been acquired by T-Series. Speaking about this acquisition, Vipul Shah told Bollywood Hungama, "In the past, we have done a film (Singh Is Kinng) with Junglee Music, as we had sold the film to TV 18. And this time round, for London Dreams T-Series gave us the best offer. Hence, we went ahead with T-Series."
If one has to look at the repertoire of T-Series for this year, one would surely be amazed, with the extraordinary bank of films in its kitty which including the likes of Blue, Kites, All The Best, 3 Idiots, Salman- Kareena starrer Main Aur Mrs. Khanna, Vipul Shah's Action Replay, Farhan Akhtar's Karthik Calling Karthik, Shahid-Genelia starrer Chance Pe Dance and Himesh starrers Kajraare and Radio…to name a few!
T-Series is surely ruling the music world!


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CALGARY - Keon Raymond standing on the sidelines in street clothes was an unusual sight for the Calgary Stampeders.
Since joining the Stamps in 2008, the 29-year-old has bounced back and forth from linebacker to his current cornerback position, but there was always one constant …
He was on the field.
So when Raymond went down with a groin injury in the first half of the July 12 road loss to the Montreal Alouettes and missed the next two contests with the malady, his ironman streak was snapped at 60 regular-season CFL games.
But the vocal leader is expected to be back in the Stamps' defensive backfield Thursday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after two solid practices coming off the bye-week.
"We're testing it out right now," Raymond said. "I wanted to practice and make sure I could go full speed. I'll know sometime later in the week if it's a full go.
"It felt good. I feel like I'm coming back from a vacation, so your legs feel good."
Stamps head coach/GM John Hufnagel is counting on having his opportunistic cover corner on the field.
"He's had two good days of practice," said Hufnagel of Raymond. "Unless something flares up over the next two days, he'll be going."
Watching from the sidelines isn't something Raymond wants to get accustomed to.
"It's been hurtful — watching the thriller (against the Saskatchewan Roughriders) and then watching the next one (against the B.C. Lions) where we kind of got slapped around — knowing you could do something while you're out there," said Raymond, a 5-foot-10, 204-lb product of Middle Tennessee State University. "My biggest thing was just trying to make sure I talk to the guys if I see anything out there on the field."
While some players will rehab quietly and leave everything up to the coaches and the healthy guys on the field, Raymond, who was a West Division all-star in 2011 after picking off five passes and taking two of those interceptions to the house, feels he needs to play a bigger role.
"Just me being a leader and a veteran on the team — this is my fifth year in the CFL, and we've got a lot a lot of first year guys out there — they might not see some of the things I can see just by watching the game," Raymond added.
R Johnny Forzani (illness) may not be available Thursday in Hamilton … OT Na'Shan Goddard and LS Tim St. Pierre both look to be done for the season with ACL injuries … Thursday will mark the final time the Stamps take to the Ivor Wynne Stadium field in a regular-season tilt. The Ticats are expected to play at a temporary home in 2013 before moving into a new stadium in time for the '14 season.
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Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia
Roommate stiffing roommate for over $4300 in back rent
Need advice on roommate/roommate tenant/landlord Arlingon, VA problem. My 25 yr old son, (financially and emotionally responsible young professional, w/ a typical low salary just out of college last year, working in DC area), has a major problem roommate. They're at the end of their lease Apr 15. No apt damage thus far. No deposits given at a nice hi-rise in Arlington. However, his roommate owes over $3700 in back rent at this writing, and tack on another $1000 (roommates share) by April if the roommate doesn't pay his for two weeks of April rent plus roommate's liability of late fees (which are also my son's liabilities with this irresponsible roommate)(They were hauled into court once before in the fall when the roommate was behind then too, and forced to make good on rmmates late rent payments, which rmmate eventually did.) Meanwhile this kid is spending money on nice clothes, music equipmt, car accessories, going out on weekends, and my son can't get through to him. My son is in contact with his landlord, even though theylike my son, see he's responsible, it's a matter of time be4 they get summoned to court again. I'm worried this deadbeat is going to leave my son owing over $4700 in Apr. What can be done? Help now please?
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Re: Roommate stiffing roommate for over $4300 in back rent
At the end of this lease, your son will likely have to sue this rent deadbeat in small claims court to recover whatever sums he's had to pay in his(the deadbeat's) behalf to keep from defaulting on the lease.