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Reading vs. Arsenal: Live Stream Info for EPL ClashDecember 17, 2012
Arsenal will attempt to win consecutive Premier League games for the first time since September on Monday when they travel to Madejski Stadium to take on Reading.
The Gunners have been very inconsistent this season. And confidence among the fans reached a new low last week when League 2 side Bradford City eliminated the club from the Capital One Cup in a penalty shootout.
This is a very crucial time for Arsenal, who have five very winnable games before their second league clash with Manchester City on January 13.
Despite their recent struggles, Arsenal remain just five points behind fourth-place Tottenham with a game in hand.
Even though Reading currently sit at the bottom of the league table with just nine points, this won't be an easy match for the Gunners.
Reading have won only one game this season, and they have allowed the second-most goals. However, six of their nine losses were by just a single goal, so the Gunners cannot make the mistake of not giving maximum effort and expecting to earn three points.
One thing Arsenal must improve this season is their performances away from the Emirates. The club is only 2-4-2 on the road this year, and that's not good enough for a team attempting to finish in the top four.
The Gunners also have scored eight goals away from home, which is the third-fewest total in the league.
This is a very important match for Arsenal, as they cannot continue to draw or lose to middle- and bottom-tier teams and expect to finish near the top of the league table at the end of the season.
Let's look at the television and live stream information you need to watch Reading versus Arsenal on Monday:
When: Monday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m. ET
Watch: ESPN2
Live Stream: ESPN3
Where: Madejski Stadium, Reading, England


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The Political Machine 2012
Stardock Entertainment
Here we are, in the full swing of what my nigh-on neo-con friend refers to as 'silly season.' Time (in the United States, anyway) for cynicism, time for slander, time to alternatively bemoan the pointlessness of voting while hoping fervently that this same apathy (in other people) doesn't kill democracy's last vestiges. That's right, it's that most sacred institution of what Churchill deemed the 'least worst' political system – the election!
At this point there is only so much one can add to the dialogue, such as it is. Two conventions past, and each week we receive briefings on the new gaffes, fresh outrages and the constant schizoid urge to see 'our' candidate as both the leader of the pack and the plucky underdog. Oh, and let's not forget how quickly 'their' guy politicizes each and every crisis that enters the public eye. No shame, no shame at all!
We all know that there's nothing easier than poking fun at politics (and nothing more political than a politician claiming an issue lies 'outside' politics). But this is a symptom of that very cynicism we deplore, a paralytic agent that leaves the game wholly in the hands of those passionately intense 'worst' that Yeats was on about.
The trouble is that it really does start to seem like a game, something like musical chairs. This is a depressing thought for most – but it is also an excellent opportunity to take the premise at face value. For those of you who are willing to court cynicism in your off hours, I present for your judicious consideration: Stardock Entertainment's The Political Machine 2012, the third installment in a series of occasionally scathing simulations of the United States Presidential race.
The game's design is very tongue-in-cheek – the intro video opens on the interior of the Oval Office, festooned with pictures of presidents-past, all rendered in bobble-head form. This snide aesthetic extends to all of the candidates The Political Machine portrays – there are playable bobble-heads from both major political parties, both contemporary and historical. If you were curious about how a race between Kucinich and Ron Paul would have turned out, you can play that out. Even George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have bobble-headed avatars, though if they run they'll have to deal with contemporary issues like gay marriage and the war in Afghanistan, using contemporary methods such as the fundraiser and the attack ad. Ever wondered how Abe Lincoln would fare with the Republican base of 2012? The Political Machine gives you the chance to find out.
If the figures are to be believed, this election cycle finds the United States a more and more partisan place over these last 25 years, and never in modern times so divided as it is now.As such, I'm going to avoid playing out the Obama/Romney match up. I tried, you see, but rapidly discovered all it did was provide me an opportunity to wobble my own bobbley head along with the narratives 'my' candidate's campaign has been weaving. And I'm sure we'll soon have had enough of that to last us a lifetime (or at least another four years).
So instead I'm going to evoke a fantasia, a speculative alternate reality where men in tailored suits are not the only ones strutting the national stage. I invite you to join me on the campaign trail for an unforgettable showdown between presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice. We'll have 41 weeks (the 'medium' length setting for a game, with each 'week' being an in-game turn) to rally our bases, appeal to independents, and set the terms of the national discussion to our advantage.
Let's meet the candidates, shall we?
Hillary Rodham Clinton, a New York Democrat, will be my candidate this election cycle. As her campaign manager and political strategist, it's up to me to navigate the bizarre hybrid system of popular and electoral votes that makes our particular system of governance so darn entertaining. That means determining the strengths and weaknesses of my candidate, as compared to those of her opponent.
The game makes this easy, providing a long list of attributes, with ranks from 1 to 10, for each candidate. The higher the value, the more impressive the candidate's performance in that category – so, in this case, Ms. Clinton's greatest strengths are her Intelligence (a commanding 9), her starting Money and Fund-raising ability (both 8's), and a relatively high Stamina score (7). This means she's more likely to come up with good answers during TV interviews, will have little trouble keeping her war chest stocked, and can do a fair bit of jet-setting and speech-giving before she has to retire to her hotel room for a breather. Sadly, Ms. Clinton suffers from a deficit of Charisma (a below-average score of 4, which I choose to blame on endemic, systemic and implicit sexism), meaning her speeches and campaign ads will be less effective. Still, with twice the money I can put out twice as many ads, so I'm not too worried – there are always speechwriters and stylists to help spruce up my candidate's public appearance.
Condoleezza Rice is an impressive opponent in her own right. In the battle of wits, she's my candidate's equal, also sporting an Intelligence score of 9. She also has Experience and Credibility on her side (both 8's), meaning she'll find it easier to land national endorsements and her attacks, both in speeches and in ads, will be more believable and thus more effective. If she chooses to go negative, I'll need to work hard to keep her from setting the terms of the political discussion. On the plus side (from my candidate's perspective), Ms. Rice has substantially less fund-raising ability (4), and her Charisma score is just as low as Clinton's – what was I just saying about sexism?!
The plan is this: outspend and outlast her. I want Condi scratching the bottom of her war chest by the end of this, while Hillary is still sitting pretty on a pile of green. Of course, no plan really survives execution, but where's the fun in a foregone conclusion? Get your muck-rakes out, gents and gentesses: let the games begin!
The first thing to do is check the national polls. This will allow me to determine the lay of the land, and the tone of dominant political discourse. The foremost issues are those which most concern this fictional American public, with percentages representing the degree of confidence the voters have in each candidate concerning that issue. Topmost is the much debated issue of what's been branded 'Obamacare', which is the most pressing concern of 17% of the electorate. That's not good news for my candidate – it seems Rice is leading Clinton on this issue by a generous 15 points.
The next two most important issues – Tax Cuts and Reducing Unemployment – fall in Clinton's favor. That's a big relief, since these core economic issues are very important to independent and undecided voters who – at this early date – still make up the lionshare of the electorate. When it comes to Deficit Reduction, however, my candidate is perceived as a little too spend-happy – of the top five issues, it's the one where Rice leads Clinton by the most, a full 35 points.
So what to do? If I want to boost voter confidence in Obamacare I'll likely need to spend quite a lot of time advancing my candidate's position, and that may well cement healthcare as the issue of the election – an issue I'm not certain to end up on the right side of. What I need to do is find a topic that Rice is not prepared to address, and force it into the public consciousness. And as luck would have it, one such issue is competing for what we're told is the fifth-most important on the electorate's mind: the bailout of the automotive industry. Of the voters concerned, 83% trust my candidate, while 16% think Rice and her party have the right idea.
But to properly capitalize on this opportunity, I'll need nationwide attention – I'll need ads and speeches and national endorsements, and none of that comes cheap. This early in the campaign, I need to focus on securing a revenue stream, both in the form of weekly contributions and fundraising galas.
I start by upgrading my Campaign Headquarters in New York, a structure that generates weekly income and gives my candidate access to a wider range of issues in its home state. It will also raise Awareness of my candidate – the value that determines how many voters really feel they know my candidate, a sine qua non for getting them out to the ballot box come November. As Clinton is a native New Yorker, her Awareness rating in that state is already pretty high, but as New York is a relatively wealthy state it can't hurt to build enthusiasm in anticipation of future fundraising.
As the Auto Bailout is my silver bullet issue, I'd be a dimwit not to start campaigning in the states most affected by it. I build an Outreach Center in Michigan, another kind of HQ which will help me gain PR Clout crucial for securing endorsements later down the road, and close up the week by sending Hillary to Illinois, where she tours the urban centers and drums up support.
The election starts to get dirty. My contacts in Georgia inform me that Rice has already gone negative, attacking my candidate's position on Social Security. It's hard, as of yet, to determine just how effective this tactic will be, and luckily since it was a speech and not a broadcast ad, its repercussions are limited to Georgia – not exactly a keystone in my campaign strategy. Still, I need to keep an eye on this issue. Social security is, no surprise, a big deal in Florida, so if Rice keeps this up, I'll need to do some rapid regional damage control; this wouldn't be the first election to come down to a handful of votes in the Sunshine State.
Nothing to be done about it now, however, and the Clinton campaign has other concerns. A little yellow question mark has appeared in Wyoming, signifying a Monolopy-esque 'Chance' which could earn me an ally or an enemy depending on my luck. Figuring that now is as good a time as any to roll the dice, I advise Hillary to check it out. She piles onto a plane, and in a few hours she's having dinner with a 'Money Man' – an invaluable ally who boosts fundraising efforts in whichever state he's stationed. This is a coup, particularly considering my intended 'outspend, outlast' strategy.
It occurs to me that the Money Man's abilities can be put to better use elsewhere. Wyoming is hardly flush, so no matter how augmented my fundraising efforts there may be, it's not likely to net me much. California is a different story, wealthier even than New York with a healthy stock of electoral votes as well – it's a kind of blue-leaning Texas.
I send Hillary and her new friend to San Francisco and check the polls to see what's on the Californian voter's mind.
Unfortunately, lacking an on-spot HQ and thus extensive polling capacities, I can't even address the Auto Bailout issue – but I spot another, more regionally appropriate opportunity: Green Jobs, an issue both Clinton's base and the independent voters favor. A quick speech boosts my candidate's Awareness and nets me an instant +3% in the state polls. In the wake of this newfound attention, I set Hillary to fundraise, something I know she's good at.
It works like a charm: Hillary more than doubles the contents of her war chest, netting a cool $478K in one cordial evening of dinner, drinks and donations.
But it's not all clear skies and blank checks. Elsewhere, in Arizona, Rice has begun a radio campaign publicizing her opposition to illegal immigration – a savvy regional move. She's also both built and upgraded an Outreach Center in Ohio, a state whose electoral importance can't be understated. Not wanting to get shut out of such an important state, I send Clinton to Cleveland to give a speech and play the card I've been saving. Let it be known, good people of Ohio: Condoleezza Rice opposed the Auto Bailouts! She is an enemy of the People.
NB: It's important to note that The Political Machine 2012 embraces the notion of 'post-truth politics' – there are no fact-checkers or economics wonks clicking their tongues and pointing out whether or not the bailout of the American auto industry really was a success, nor are there records to prove if Rice had anything to say, good or bad, about it. Indeed, it doesn't matter where a candidate stands on the issue, but rather where the electorate believes a candidate stands on the issue, something determined by what both candidates say of themselves and of each other. If I insist that Rice opposed the bailouts, lie or no, people will think it's true, and will vote accordingly. And the same goes for Clinton and Social Security – this cynical sword cuts both ways.
The national polls have my candidate in the lead, but it's too thin of a margin to feel safe – just 10 electoral votes, if trends stay the same. I've been focusing on a few key states, securing that cash flow, but this is a national election and to win I need to turn this into a national campaign.
This is when all the PR Clout my Outreach Center in Michigan has been accumulating comes in handy. I ring up some contacts at the National Union Action Network, politely reminding them of all the good work Clinton's campaign has done to aid the interests of American workers, particularly those in the automotive industry. It's not long before NUAN comes out publicly in support of Ms. Clinton. Big news, and a big boost for my candidate on two important issues: Reducing Unemployment and the Auto Bailouts.
Not a moment too soon, either. The Rice campaign has been busy in Ohio and Pennsylvania, painting their candidate as quite the budget hawk – polls say she's got a double digit lead on Clinton when it comes to deficit reduction. It's no surprise, then, when the Tea Party puts their weight behind Rice, further legitimizing her in the eyes of her base.
Moreover, Ohio is now officially a battleground state – its luminous magenta shade, a sign that Awareness levels for both candidates are high, demands my attention. I may need to deploy some political operatives there soon. Losing Ohio is not an option, and Clinton's lead there is less than minuscule.
Then a call comes in from New York – it's an offer for my candidate to do an interview on the well-known news show satire, the Coldcut Repertoire. This is a chance for national exposure, just what my candidate needs right now. But it also has its dangers.
During an interview the candidates have to think on their feet. They need to answer promptly, choosing from a limited selection of responses, balancing the potential reactions both of the show's usual audience and the candidate's own base. If they don't line up, your candidate might end up energizing the opposition or, worse still, be branded a 'flip-flopper' – sheer political suicide. With her high Intelligence, I think I can trust Hillary to handle herself. I make the arrangements.
It ends up being a near thing. Clinton's first answer, regarding her stance on the War on Terror, was not to the live audience's liking. Watching, I cursed myself for advising her to tow a hard line for the sake of independent voters. But the followup question allowed Hillary to make her more general anti-war stance clear – no war with Iran, no thank you. This got a better response from the crowd, and the consensus afterwards was that Clinton's answers were 'brave' – exactly the kind of adjective I like having attached to my candidate.
We're halfway through the season and accelerating fast. Already it's time to pick running mates. Free to rove the interstates, glad-handing and professing her unshaking belief in you, a running mate boosts your candidates Awareness in whichever state they're stationed, as well as every adjoining state. This can help build up support in a region your candidate doesn't have time to directly grace with her presence – for me this would be New England, with its assumed healthy Democratic majorities. The campaign hasn't invested much if any time there, favoring hotspots like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida and – most recently and somewhat unexpectedly – Delaware.
The choice of running mate is, admittedly, not as momentous as it might be, particularly in light of the most recent, real-life Republican vice presidential nominations. The opportunity to compliment one politician's qualifications and charisma with another's would make for more nuanced gameplay, but in the present iteration of The Political Machine the decision is not a 'game changer.'
Still, it's more fun to treat it like one. And when Condoleeza Rice chooses the original game changer herself, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, it's clear I need to make a statement of my own. Michelle Obama seems like the right choice to me – Palin's celebrity needs to be countered by a media darling of our own. Plus, child of the 90's that I am, I like the idea of an America where both parties' presidential tickets are all-female and multi-racial.
In the same spirit, I've sent Hilary on a tour of the West Coast, talking up Green Jobs and Alternative Energy and raising more cash with the help of my Money Man. This is proving an effective regional strategy, but the economy is foremost in the national mind, and Rice is still the most trusted when it comes to Reducing Unemployment and the Deficit. I need to speak on these issues, and I need to reach as many ears as I can. Luckily, while the nation may be in debt, my campaign is solvent – a good thing, because buying ad space isn't cheap. In preparation for the heated weeks to come, I hire a Webmaster to cut my costs and a Stylist to get my candidate ready for the camera. The whole entourage heads down to Florida and bunkers up in one of our larger Campaign Headquarters.
As it happens, Condoleezza Rice is in favor of investing in Social Security. This is a key issue for many of the most reliable voters, particular in Florida, and a wise stance considering the general popularity of the program. But our Headquarters quickly yielded our campaign some valuable info: she's rarely if ever voiced this opinion.
You have to understand, both Pennsylvania and Ohio are in the mix, and if Clinton/Obama 2012 loses either one, they need to win Florida. To lose Florida is to lose the White House, to lose everything.
I produce a television ad, and I spare no expense – we're in for a penny, in for a pound. The central thesis: Condoleezza Rice wants to gut Social Security. She wants to tighten the belt on the retired, to scale back the promise of a comfortable old age after a life of hard work and paying into the system. Shame on her!
It's not a proud moment, but the feeling of seeing a healthy bump in the polls – that shift of shade from contested magenta to cool, secure blue – more than makes up for the twinge of conscience. And anyways, they've stooped to the same and lower on any number of occasions. I'm just showing them that two can play.
I see a curious report in the news later that day – what has to be a faulty information about our wealthy, well-connected friend in California, the Money Man. They claim he's withdrawn his support for our campaign. I try to get ahold of him on the phone, but for some reason I can't get through to him. It's both troubling and inexplicable, and the two effects amplify each other.
But I don't have time to worry about that. Clinton has a razor thin lead in Ohio, much too close for comfort. In situations like this, I need the help of political operatives. Some, like the Spin Doctor or the Political Analyst, grant benefits or bonuses in the state where they are stationed. Others, like the Speech Writer, operate behind the scenes to improve a candidate's attributes, such as their Charisma or Appearance. Most Political Operatives are acquired through the expenditure of Political Capital, the resource generated by the third kind of HQ – the Consulting Center. Operatives are crucial late in the campaign, with the power to give you that little edge you need in those tight situations.
Ohio is one such situation. With 100% Awareness for both candidates, both bases are riled up, and all but a slim percentage of independents have made up their minds. There is, however, a way to gradually reduce a candidate's Awareness value. Hire an Intimidator, and he'll tear down signs and put pressure on the opposition, doing what it takes to keep them away from the polls. With eleven weeks left in the campaign, it would be a much more sure thing than trying to court those last few finicky independents.
I couldn't do it. Even in a game you need some scruples. Voter intimidation is a line my campaign won't cross. Courting the independents are risky, but it's worth a shot. I contact a particularly snide smear merchant to lampoon Rice in Ohio, someone those dedicated centrists will find convincing. A dirty business, democracy.
I figured it out. It wasn't before I lost a number of good operatives, but I finally figured it out. What happened to the Money Man – what happened to my Analyst in Pennsylvania, and my Decider in Washington. Dedicated supporters, disappearing, phones disconnected, e-mails ignored – the Rice campaign is using Fixers.
Trench-coated and wrench-wielding, Fixers are the anti-operative. They are the ones who can intimidate Intimidators, coercing any operative, no matter how dedicated, into bowing out of the public eye.
There are only two weeks left until election day, and it's down to the wire. Clinton's kept that slightest of leads, but it won't matter if we don't secure the battlegrounds. We go for broke, spending every dollar we've got, wrestling Rice for the trust of a divided America.
When I found out we lost Pennsylvania, I knew the stakes. Our projections made it very clear- we needed Florida. The loss of Indiana was just something we had to bear, and after securing Michigan and Illinois, I knew our betting on the Auto Industry had paid off. But the electoral jewel of the Midwest is Ohio. When it went blue, there was a rousing cheer from the crowd gathered at the prospective post-election victory/consolation party in my mind.
South of Virginia, there was no love for Hillary. Since early on, Rice had been building her base in Georgia and the deep South, and I had no hope of winning the southwest – Texas was awash in a sea of red.
I held my breath as Florida swung into view. This was it – it had to be.
When Florida went blue, it all became worth it. I imagined elation, the thrill of victory. Champagne corks flying, confetti twirling down. After the better part of a year, going from airport to airport, state to state, our next stop was going to be Washington D.C.
At the end of the game, you'll find the winner's bobble head leaping for joy as her running mate stands by, ceding her the glory. There's no champagne, but there's some digital confetti, and a rundown of what factors decided the election, and just how the victory was won. It will let you know if you won the popular vote, or if you scraped by with an electoral college victory. It will also tell you just how important money was.
It was always the plan to outspend Rice. As Hillary's bobble leap with glee, the game let me know that the plan had succeeded. Money can't buy you love, read the screen, but it can apparently buy you votes.
Such cynicism. But that's how the game is played.
Phillip A. Lobo is a freelance writer based in Austin, Texas. His previous video game reviews for Open Letters can be found here.
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First, I can't seem to get the homehelper to work correctly as it doesn't even look like its saving my settings when I switch launchers or anything for testing. I don't need a PIN or security on my phone as deep as setting that, I just don't want the home button to take me to the home screen when on the lockscreen. GO locker did this beautifully for me, and didn't have the second issue below.
Second, when it does work for like 10 seconds, I get an annoying flicker of it trying to paint the homescreen then going back to the lockscreen.
Anyone else experiencing any of these issues or know how to fix them? I have emailed the created of WL a couple of times stating the problems I was having within the app and got nothing back, so its time to ask the XDA Community.


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A plan by the world's three biggest container shipping operators to create an alliance has been scrapped after Chinese authorities blocked it.
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A plan by the world's three biggest container shipping operators to create an alliance has been scrapped after Chinese authorities blocked it.
Vincent Clerc, chief trade and marketing officer at Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk, said Tuesday that the rejection by China -- which like other major economies was reviewing the merger's potential impact on the market -- came as a surprise. U.S. and European regulators had previously cleared the deal.
As a result, the alliance of Maersk, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. and CMA CGM of France, "as initially planned will not come into existence," Clerc said.
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The decision to abandon the alliance will have no material impact on the Maersk Group's expected result for 2014, the company said.
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I bought a retail demo version of the phone for a significant lesser price than the "original" with the downside that it came with a preinstalled software that turned on a demo video when charging and locking the screen.
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What's in the future for network television news?
The Web.
That was the verdict of Tom Rosenstiel, Director, Project for Excellence in Journalism, and media analyst Andrew Tyndall, founder of ADT Research; and publisher of The Tyndall Report.
The dynamic duo gabbed about the state of network television news Wednesday on WAMU-FM's noontime talk show, The Kojo Nnamdi Show.
Here's just two points they made while looking into their crystal balls….
1)Death of the News Anchor: Online users are "really the central figure" in deciding what to watch. The anchor "is no longer the connective tissue," if the user is picking and choosing the story, Rosenstiel said. That means the star of a video report will be the reporter, not the one introducing it — one big incentive for anchors to get into the field more often so viewers remember their mug.
2)CBS March Madness: Was a seminal event. Offering every college basketball playoff game online allowed users to pick and choose the events they wanted to see. That may have splintered the audience, but the Web audience was HUGE. "Instead of cannibalizing the audience, it created a bigger buzz around the event." That lesson will be carried over to news, Tyndall predicted.
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Marilyn Swope has held many titles over the years including 1st grade teacher, quilter and the first female Mayor of Zanesville.
The Women's Initiative Network hosted the "Spotlight on Marilyn Swope" open house at the Masonic Temple on Saturday afternoon to recognize one of their most influential members. The event also served as a fundraiser to provide scholarship grants that help young women reach their goals.
"There seems to be more help out there for young men so that's our goal is to help women where they are doing something inspiring to encourage them to do more," said Swope.
Swope says that one of the issues plaguing women today is equal pay. She says that men still make a significant amount more than women for the same amount of work. Swope has stayed busy in the year's after leaving the mayor's office.
"Well of course quilting and different organizations I belong to AAUW. I belong to fiber arts groups and genealogy is one of my interest, " said Swope.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When police ran into Maurice Clarett this time, officers said he was driving erratically and carrying an arsenal that included three semi-automatic handguns and an AK-47-type assault rifle in the front seat -- all loaded.
A highway chase ensued, then ended in the early hours yesterday when police spiked the former Ohio State star running back's tires. Even then, officers said they could not easily subdue him because the bulletproof vest he was wearing thwarted their stun guns.
It took several police and pepper spray to get the 6-foot, 245-pounder into handcuffs. The struggle continued as he kicked at the doors of the transport vehicle that took him away.
But Clarett's latest bizarre run-in with the law took perhaps its most troubling turn hours later, when prosecutors asked a judge to keep him in jail and revoke his bond on an earlier robbery charge.
One reason: He was driving a few blocks from the home of a woman who was set to testify against him next week, Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien said. The judge raised the bond to $1.1 million. Clarett's attorney, Nick Mango, said it was ``probably unlikely" that Clarett would be able to post it, meaning he would stay in jail for the duration of his trial, which starts Monday.
Clarett was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, a felony, and given a traffic citation, and police said more charges are possible. An arraignment was scheduled for this morning.


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While the news that U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden probably came as a big surprise to all of us, the use of the topic to spread malware should be a surprise to no one at this point. As with other major news events, cybercriminals were very quick to poison search results and propagate malware following the newsbreak.
Unfortunately, bin Laden's death is an excellent and rare opportunity for cybercriminals to profit off malware considering the sheer magnitude of searches involving Bin Laden. Google, for example, reported a one million percent increase in searches for "bin Laden" between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. EST on May 1st. And in all likelihood, the bin Laden story will continue to be widely discussed as more details emerge.
The story has been all the rage on social network sites like Twitter and Facebook. The number of bin Laden-related tweets per second has reportedly skyrocketed into the thousands for extended periods of time. The prominence of the bin Laden story on social networks has led cybercriminals to infiltrate these networks and spread poisoned posts and links, usually from unsuspecting users' accounts.
The implicit trust amongst social network contacts makes this tactic very effective. The criminals add credibility to their malware-spreading posts by "liking" them on Facebook and Twitter. Additionally, they use shortened URLs, which are already prevalent in social networks, so that viewers can't see what's actually contained in the poisoned URL.
In general, cybercriminals typically choose the most intriguing subject matter to lure people in; frequently, they use privileged information that hasn't made its way to the masses. For example, since bin Laden's death, cybercriminals have used messages claiming to show photos and footage of the assassination as bait. Since photos of bin Laden's body haven't yet been released—and also as more pieces of information come to light—you can expect to see more malware-laden messages purporting to contain photos of bin Laden's body or other privileged pieces of information. Always think twice before believing any messages that claim to show rare photos or footage.
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Exercise caution while performing searches on the Internet, and be wary of links in emails, Tweets, and Facebook messages.
Any video that requires you to download software in order to view it is probably infected with malware. In the very least, it should raise a lot of flags.
If you receive any emails or messages purporting to be from the FBI, be sure to report them to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. Criminals frequently use the FBI's name to add legitimacy to their scams even though the FBI doesn't send unsolicited emails to the public.
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T-Mobile halts Sidekick sales after data lossOctober 12, 2009 in Technology / Consumer & Gadgets
US wireless carrier T-Mobile temporarily halted sales of the Sidekick mobile phone Monday after a server failure caused many customers to lose personal data such as contacts and calendar items.
Sidekick models were listed as "temporarily out of stock" on the T-Mobile website following the incident with Sidekick data services provider Danger, a subsidiary of Microsoft.
T-Mobile and Microsoft/Danger apologized to customers for the data loss in a statement over the weekend.
"Regrettably," they said, "personal information stored on your device -- such as contacts, calendar entries, to-do lists or photos -- that is no longer on your Sidekick almost certainly has been lost as a result of a server failure at Microsoft/Danger."
T-Mobile, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, and Microsoft/Danger promised an update on the situation on Monday but said the likelihood of recovering the lost personal information was "extremely low."
Douglas McIntyre, an analyst at 247WallSt.com, said T-Mobile has about one million Sidekick users and the data loss was a disaster for Microsoft, which is facing stiff competition from Nokia's Symbian, Apple, Research in Motion and Google's Android in the market for mobile phone software and services.
"The T-Mobile debacle may be a setback from which the world's largest software maker cannot recover," he said. "T-Mobile has a million nervous customers, all due to Microsoft's failure. That is about as bad as PR gets."
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Report: Harper ditching Dicker for Cuomo
For months, Frederic Dicker -- the radio host, New York Post columnist and "Dean" of the Albany press corps -- has been hard at work on a biography of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which promised to offer unprecedented insight into Cuomo's political ambitions. That's because until early this year, Dicker, a longtime Cuomo friendly, was said to have the full support of the Governor and his staff.
But the relationship has soured. Now, The New York Times reports that HarperCollins is "backing away from plans to publish" the biography, and is instead in talks with Gov. Cuomo about publishing a first-person memoir.
"A person close to the situation said HarperCollins was backing away from publishing Mr. Dicker's book because it was concerned it would be a conflict of interest to publish his project as well as Mr. Cuomo's memoir," the Times reported late Monday night. HarperCollins spokesperson Tina Andreadis declined to comment to the Times on the status of Dicker's book.
POLITICO reached out to Dicker and to Josh Vlasto, Gov. Cuomo's chief of staff and former spokesperson, but both have yet to comment on the Times' report.
Dicker, perhaps the most influential media figure in New York state politics, had long been an ally to Cuomo. The Governor appeared frequently on Dicker's radio show, and the host often wrote favorably about the Governor in his weekly column for The New York Post. Indeed, the New York press corps often looked to Dicker to get a sense of the Cuomo administration mind-meld.
But the relationship took a turn for the worse in early February after Cuomo began pushing a gun control package in the wake of the Newtown. Conn., shooting. Dicker called that proposal "a Trojan Horse" effort aimed at "regulating every single gun" in New York. In a subsequent column, he accused the Governor of being "'adrift' on a course of murky proposals, frequent indecision, and political obsessions focused on re-election next year and the presidency in 2016."


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Most people in Punta Gorda probably don't know whether the plants in their yards comprise any of the nine invasive trees and 27 other exotics that the city prohibits. But, anyone who does have them is breaking the law.
The city plant police just wait for complaints. Don't like your neighbor? Turn him in for invasive plant possession, and he could face fines of $250 a day. Or better yet, if he happens to have a large ficus shading his yard, he'll have to pay thousands of dollars to remove it and probably hundreds more to replace any shade-loving plants that have grown under it.
Needless to say, this is one of those public policies that's bound to cause problems. Sure enough, they're starting to pop up.
On Wednesday, resident Peggy Keen and her attorney, Beth Sullivan, appeared before City Council to argue against the interpretation of the prohibited plant list. They also offered a sensible solution.
Keen was cited after a neighbor complained about her java plum, probably 50 years old.
Sullivan pointed out that the plant list falls under the city codes that deal with land development regulations. That implies that the prohibition relates to new construction sites or extensive remodeling, not 50-year-old landscapes.
Other jurisdictions have similar lists of prohibited plants.
However, Sullivan said, she could not find a single city or county that enforces the prohibition retroactively. Not Sarasota County. Not Charlotte County. Not the city of Sanibel.
Most have language similar to Sarasota's: "Established prohibited trees are not required to be removed by this section."
Sullivan suggested that Punta Gorda follow the lead of its peers.
That apparently made a bit too much sense, so the council took a path that could lead to even more problems. Council members instructed staff to come up with a list of criteria that might exempt from prosecution property owners with existing prohibited plants. Code enforcement or some judicial body would consider each case individually.
And somewhere in there the property owner also would have to sign a hold-harmless agreement, releasing the city from any liability.
That's the idea, at least.
And we wonder how government gets so big and out of control.
Honestly, if the city's leaders, in their hearts, believe that invasive plants threaten the health, welfare and safety of the community, they should scour the town identifying miscreants, rather than relying on neighbors to raise complaints that probably generate from issues other than the invasive nature of the plants.
Sullivan says the city's actions amount to a taking of private property without compensation. If she's correct, that could put the city in a predicament.
And what about the real estate agent who sells a property without disclosing that the buyer might have to pay thousands of dollars to remove the 40-foot banyan in the back yard?
Oh, banyans are OK; they're historic, one council member said Wednesday. Say what? Banyans, known scientifically as ficus benghalensis because of their Indian ancestry, are on the city's invasive list, which prohibits all ficuses.
So either banyans are out, or there's going to be selective enforcement for the thousands of plants and hundreds of property owners who grow them.
During the debate, councilman Bill Albers alluded to Sullivan's research on how other governments handle invasives and said, somewhat wistfully, "Simple is good in my mind."
He had the right idea. He still does.
Ernst: Hoping common sense takes root with law
Most people in Punta Gorda probably don't know whether the plants in their yards comprise any of the nine invasive trees and 27 other exotics that the city prohibits. But, anyone who does have them is breaking the law.


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KOBE eyeing possibly return for Sunday, they raps should and hopefully will us this as motivation as he might have a little easier go than coming back say against the heat.
Hopefully the young raps can use this as motivation, and at least try to turn the philosophy around. Defense has been lacking so hopefully someone rises to the challenge to show we do have some fight.
C'mon DD get it going my man and shut all this critics up. He's not Kobe but he is one of the signs of hope we have here, we stuck by him when we drafted him, and he is and has stuck with us though the tough times.
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One of the top hedge fund managers in the world, Hugh Hendry, gave a one-hour talk about the stock market, Japan and China.
Hendry was one of the few money managers who made money in 2008 during the financial crisis; his firm made 50% returns.
During the Q&A Hendry was asked about his updated views on gold. He said, "I am long gold and short the S&P."
Hendry noted that the intervention of QE in 2009 has made this pair trade less predictable than in years past. Despite Hendry's relative bullishness on gold, he is petrified of owning gold mining stocks.
"I am long gold and I am short gold mining equities. There is no rationale for owning gold mining equities. It is as close as you get to insanity. The risk premium goes up when the gold price goes up. Societies are more envious of your gold at $3000 than at $300. And there is no valuation argument that protects you against the risk of confiscation. And if you are bullish gold why don't you buy gold ETFs, gold futures or gold bullion."
Hendry's last words of advice to the audience were:
"I have resigned from the professional undertaking of coin flipping. I am not here to tell you where gold's going to be. I have no idea. That's my existentialism. I am a student of uncertainty, I have no idea where the stock market is going to be. So when I am creating trades in my portfolio for my clients, I am agnostic. I just want to enhance the probability that I make money come what may."
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text: Cape Town - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan unveiled his 2012/13 budget on Wednesday. Following are highlights: Budget deficit Budget deficit projected at 4.6% of gross domestic product (GDP) for the fiscal year to March 2013, below economists' expectations of 5.4%. The deficit is projected to fall to 3% by 2014/15. GrowthGrowth forecast trimmed to 2.7% for 2012 GDP, from 3.4% expected in October last year. GDP is projected to grow 3.6% and 4.2% in 2013 and 2014. Inflation Inflation to average 6.2% in 2012, above the 3-6% target range, before falling back to 5.3% in 2013 and 5.1% in 2014. Current account Current account deficit to widen to 4.3% of GDP in 2012, from 3.3% in 2011. Expected to expand to 4.5% in 2013 before easing to 4.4% in 2014. Debt Total net government debt to hit R1.35 trillion ($175.5bn), or 36% of GDP, by the end of 2012/2013, rising to R1.54 trillion, or 38.5% of GDP, by the end of 2014/2015. Borrowing requirement Net borrowing forecast at R169bn for 2012/13, easing to R158bn the next year and R141bn the year after that. Revenue Total government revenue for 2012/13 estimated at R905bn, or 27.4% of GDP. Spending Total government expenditure in 2012/13 seen at R1.1 trillion, or 32% of GDP. Spending seen at R1.1 trillion and R1.2 trillion over the next two years. Infrastructure Infrastructure spending seen at R844bn over the next three years. The government has R3.2 trillion of potential or existing "mega projects".


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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 - Xbox 360 (reviewed) / Playstation 3 Score: 5.9 / 10
For all the twists and turns that the Castlevania franchise has taken in its near three decade history, it is perhaps surprising that it has taken until now for a developer to hit upon the idea of pitting the player as its arch antagonist. After enjoying considerable success with the original Lords of Shadow, MercurySteam's decision to put Dracula at the heart of the follow-up seems inspired.
Following on from the climactic twist in the first Lords of Shadow, the sequel sees the historic enemy of the Belmont clan emerge from a millenium-long sleep an emaciated and diminished husk, not entirely dissimilar to Iggy Pop circa 1975. Set in a near future London - an era when a colour palette consisting solely of drab grey appears to de rigeuer with the city planners - the game's premise sees Dracula gradually reclaim his powers in order to thwart the plans of a band of acolytes to resurrect Satan, all for the ultimate reward of an eternal sleep.
As an idea, it demonstrates great imagination and affection for a series that has spawned a novelisation, radio drama and several graphic novel strands. But rather than open up an interesting new avenue, the concept of a weakened Dracula is ultimately restrictive, reducing what should have been a spirited action adventure to a title so in thrall to its story that the gameplay becomes its servant, rather than vice versa.
After all, the greatest powers in the Castlevania games have long belonged to the undead incarnation of Mathias Cronqvist, bequeathed to him by the mysterious Crimson Stone. Where spawning fire, teleporting, or transforming into any number of nefarious creatures, his character should offer a fearsome combination of combat options. Unfortunately, Lords of Shadow 2 adopts an all too literal interpretation of how a game starring the Prince of Darkness ought to play.
While longtime fans of the series might have hoped to unleash all manner of demonic powers as Dracula, the reality is altogether more prosaic for long spells, with no way to progress other than utilising some undeveloped stealth mechanics that force you to seek refuge in dimly lit recesses or hang limply from ladders until your mortal foes are out of sight. Frankly, Leslie Nielsen's Dracula had more bite.
This underwhelming metamorphosis of one of gaming's most potent adversaries is not aided by a linear level design that, in the stealth sections, promotes only a one means of escape. Come the customary platforming action, the choice is just as limited, though an omnipresent swarm of bats is on hand to funnel the player through a lattice of identikit corridors and passageways in case they are in any doubt.
All this sits uneasily alongside the traditional Castlevania combat which is sufficiently entertaining once you come to appreciate the quirks of a camera that never quite keeps pace with the action. Shadow of the Colossus style bosses are gargantuan in scale and though they abide by predictable movesets, showcase flourishes of artistry in a game that seems to struggle to realise its intended visual grandeur.
The voice acting, too, is a lost opportunity. Konami have certainly not scrimped on the talent involved, with a stellar cast led by Robert Carlyle, Sir Patrick Stewart and Natascha McElhone, who reprise their respective roles of Dracula / Gabriel Belmont, Zobek and Marie Belmont. Sadly, they are forced to contend with risibly overwrought dialogue, with their disdain for the material evident in its lacklustre delivery.
Lords of Shadow 2 is by no means the runt of the Castlevania litter, but MercurySteam are the victims of their own vision for the franchise. Its resourcefulness in progressing the story comes at the expense of the action, an unsatisfying melange of ideas that never bind together. Devotees of the series will find plenty to enjoy here, but overall it is a fine opportunity squandered.


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The Passing of a Chiropractic Icon
A Moment of Silence for Dr. Jerry McAndrews
By Louis Sportelli, DC
Today, June 9, 2006, I received a call from George McAndrews, informing me that my friend and his brother, Jerry McAndrews, DC, had passed away. Jerry and I knew each other for more than 40 years; we were close personally and professionally.It is only when news of the passing of someone close to you occurs that you come to the realization of just how fragile life truly is. With heavy heart and a tear in my eye, I dedicate this article to my friend. He was a true chiropractic champion, visionary, historian, strategist, and family man.
The opportunity to know Jerry personally was a privilege. At one time or another, his name, and that of his famous chiropractic family, must have been seen or heard by every DC in the world. Dr. McAndrews was truly a most unusual individual, whose varied career of service to the chiropractic profession merits an honored place in our memory.
Jerry began his undergraduate education at the University of Iowa. He subsequently enrolled in the Palmer College of Chiropractic and graduated in 1956. I am certain that at that time, he did not envision himself as the future president of Palmer (1979-1987). During his tenure as president, he was also vice president of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) and president of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges.
Many will remember Dr. McAndrews' stewardship during the years (1971-1979) he served as the executive vice president of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA), during the administration of his dear friend, Joseph Mazarelli, DC. Jerry's commitment to the profession transcended philosophy, organizations, titles and geography. He simply served where and when he was asked.
Numerous awards were bestowed upon Jerry during his long service to the profession, including "Chiropractor of the Year" from the ICA (1973) and an honorary Doctor of Chiropractic Humanities in 1980 from the Palmer College of Chiropractic. In addition to his work on behalf of the ICA, Jerry later contributed as vice president for professional affairs of the American Chiropractic Association (1990-1995). His favorite time, he often said, was his term of service with NCMIC as a member of the board of directors; he loved the fellowship, friendship and fraternity of the group with whom he served.
This only begins to list some of his accomplishments and offices throughout his stellar career. He truly had an eclectic career and touched everything he was involved with passionately.
I pulled out my Jerry McAndrews file - more than a foot thick - to reminisce about the many exchanges I had with him, written, verbal and of late, electronic. The file dates back to the late 1960s and continues right up to June 2006. How inspiring to read the professional responses and the statesmanlike manner of each communication. He truly was a leader in every sense of the word. I could not help but be struck with the visionary thinking in many of the documents in my file.
It is certainly no secret that Jerry had a devotion to his brother George. The litigation against the American Medical Association was one of the most significant events in Jerry's life. He literally memorized hundreds of passages from the millions of documents and was able to spellbind audiences with his "Tales from the Trial" and the courtroom antics of his famous brother, George. Jerry was proud of his brother and as a result of his personal involve ment, the litigation never became a burden, but rather served to bolster his resolve and energize his dedication. I want to share a few of the literally hundreds of exchanges in an attempt to capture some small part of the personality embodied in Jerry McAndrews. His fight, his spirit, his insight, his love are captured in his letters. I would rather have Jerry's own words speak for him than to attempt to reconstruct his thoughts with my words.
An excerpt from a letter to a reporter, Mr. Mark Brown, Dec. 18, 1981, almost 25 years ago, clearly demonstrates how true Jerry's words ring today:
That letter could have been written today and been just as relevant. This commentary illustrates the kind of thought process that was the hallmark of Jerry McAndrews. He made no apologies for his profession and worked tirelessly to advance it in a professional, ethical and scientific manner.
For those who knew Jerry, his passion and dedication to advance the chiropractic profession were legendary. Here is a passage from a letter, sent to me in the early 1980s, which shows the depth of his commitment and understanding about the issues confronting our profession. (I wonder how many of us would like to have things we wrote 25 years ago read today. Would they be viewed as ridiculous, rational, rambling or relevant?) This particular exchange was about image:
The clarity of his thoughts demonstrates his understanding. Again, this letter easily could have been written today, and demonstrates that his entire life was shaped by the courage of his convictions. He was an eternal optimist who knew that the profession could only advance by means of internal reform.
Jerry, as most of you know, loved his brother George. He was distressed that he was unable to attend his brother's induction into the Texas Chiropractic College's Hall of Honor in 1992. He wrote to George in his usual storytelling manner:
This personal exchange is the essence of true love for a profession and admiration, love and respect for a brother. Example after example exists in my files and reflects on the person, the professional, the statesman and friend. There are hundreds of examples to demonstrate the depth of his commitment and the courage he often displayed with his wit and ability to use disarming stories to make his point.
Jerry McAndrews will be buried in a family plot in Clinton, Iowa, on Thursday, June 15, 2006. In memory of his long career and dedication to the advancement of his beloved profession, a memorial research fund has been established. This will properly dignify his memory and by the judicious distribution of proceeds, his passion for the advancement of chiropractic through research will live on. If you are so moved to support a memorial to Jerry McAndrews, contributions can be made to:
All weekend, my phone has been ringing since the news of Jerry's passing became known. Each conversation is highlighted with an illuminating tale of wit and wisdom in the uniquely Jerry McAndrews manner. Dr. McAndrews left a special impression on the thousands of DCs who heard him spin his tales of chiropractic history or read something he authored on a topic about which he was passionate. The consummate professional, the modern-day techno-geek with cell phone in one hand and Blackberry in the other, Jerry was ready to fight or to frolic, but he was always ready.
It is obvious that he left a mark on the profession he so loved, and many will miss him greatly. Father, husband, brother, advisor, administrator, educator, spokesman, orator, diplomat and friend, he has truly left a mark that will not be erased by time. His love of his family was evident by the pride with which he spoke of his children. He will be buried in a simple ceremony with family and friends to honor his memory. The following passage is so appropriate for Jerry:
"I'm Free"
- Anonymous
We will all, in some way, miss this chiropractic icon!
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The thief stole an iPod Touch and got back into the car, which police said was described as an older Cadillac with a "weird chrome grill on the front."
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Reader Donald Kaye is in the same boat as many old-time Mac users and recent switchers. He writes:
A major problem will exist next month when Lion is released for me and I presume many others. I've updated my operating system with each new release but this might be the first time I don't. The problem is Quicken. I use an older version of the program because I'm unhappy with the current version, but this old version won't run because it requires Rosetta, which isn't supported in Lion. What can I do?
This is going to be a problem for a lot of people who rely on software that, in turn, relies on Rosetta. Broadly, you have a couple of options. One is to create a dual-boot Mac--one that can boot from two volumes. One volume contains Lion and another runs an older version of the Mac OS. When you need to spend some quality Rosetta time, you boot into the older OS. And yes, this is a pain.
The other option is to simply not update to Lion. Your Mac will continue to work just as well as it does today. How acceptable this is to you depends on how desperate you are for Lion's features and iCloud (some of iCloud's features will require Lion).
One other option, I suppose, is to rail against Apple for dropping Rosetta with Lion. But, quite honestly, you then join the ranks of HyperCard and AppleWorks devotees who share their devotion for these applications with a passion for tilting at windmills.
Specific to your Quicken issue, how about this "what are you thinking?" advice: Have you considered running Windows on your Mac? I can't recall ever offering such advice, but I've come to the conclusion that if you want to run a full-featured version of Quicken, you use the Windows variety. Intuit appears to have a deathly fear of making a version of Quicken for the Mac that exactly matches the features of its Windows counterpart. So why struggle? As I've suggested to friends who've recently switched to the Mac from Windows, if you want to run a reliable and full-featured version of Quicken, do so under Windows--either in a Boot Camp partition or using virtualization software such as Parallels Desktop For Mac or VMware Fusion.
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" Brand: Chomper / Type: Cat Entertainment "
I often buy my 2 cats new toys either to replace ones they chewed or lost outside or just to stop them getting board, particularly Daisy my older cat who is 99% an indoor cat, through her own choice, she will only go out if the weather conditions are just right. I live quite near to a large Pets At Home store so often have a look in there, last time I went I picked up a dangly toy called a Nautical Teaser Ball which is basically a feather and ball on the end of a string which is attached to a pole, a bit like a fishing rod. They have had toys like this before and loved them.
The toy is sold attached to a white card, it has Chomper written on the front which is the make. The front of the card also shows a picture of a cartoon cat and the caption "when the dogs away the cat will play". It also informs the customer that this toy contains catnip.
The back of the card advises that this is not a chew toy and is for interactive use only, it also advises not to continue using this if its showing any signs of damage and that it isn't suitable for children.
The toy is attached to the card with 2 little metal twists which can easily be removed.
The actual Nautical Teaser Ball has a smooth wooden stick/handle which is 38cm's long, attached to the end is a piece of thin white cord which is approximately 67cm's, its nice and long keeping a good distance between an excited paw waving cat and your hands, attached to the end of this is a small ball done in blue and white spots and stripes and a red feather.
As I mentioned I have bought several of this type of toy for Daisy and Layla and generally they enjoy playing with them, I usually wedge the stick in the banister or if I am in the garden just poke it in the ground, the cats love to dive at the feather or just pat it around like a type of mini swing ball, however for some reason they didn't like this one, I cant understand why. I've tried pulling it around for them, swinging it and wedging it in the usual places but they are just not interested, not even the catnip inside encourages them. I can only think that the little soft ball or feather on the end of the string has a strange smell to it that they don't like.
As far as I can see there's nothing wrong with this toy but we've had it for a month now and it is still untouched with them preferring other toys. I cant actually recommend this Chomper cat toy, although its very similar to others they have had, and I cant see any reason why they wont play with it, but my girls seem to hate it.
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Report: Ankara 'Flouts Water Deal' with Damascus
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IMO, there are two things that are very certain about Anthony Randolph.
1. He's extremely raw and needs playing time to improve his decision making
2. He would be a highly productive rebounder and shot blocker for the Knicks if he was given minutes because he has already proven that at GS and in limited minutes here. He's been getting 11 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per 36 minutes throughout his career (even this year).
The real question is what is driving his banishment to the bench and how much his fault and how much is D'Antoni's?
We all know that when coach D'Antoni doesn't like your personality, work ethic, or something else about you he is willing to banish you the bench EVEN IF it hurts the team. He did that with Marbury and Nate and to a lesser extent with Hughes too. There were games and match ups where those players would obviously have helped the Knicks, but because they were out of the short rotation and in the doghouse he refused to play them. IMO that was was self destructive stubborn behavior.
With Randolph, he clearly got off to a bad start and then turned his ankle. That didn't help. But this kid has talent and we need rebounding and an inside presence badly at times.
You can tell his energy and enthusiasm are both low these days when he's on the bench and when he gets minutes in garbage time, but to me it seems as though he's depressed about his fall from grace.
We have to keep in mind that this is not some rookie that is just happy to be on a team (like Rautins). This is a player that was starting a lot of games for Golden at age 19 and age 20 (before he got hurt). He was also one of the hottest prospects in the league. Now he's a garbage time player.
I think in his mind he views himself as more than a raw rookie. He thinks of himself as a player that has a lot to learn, but that has also been around for awhile now and has shown he can play and be productive in this league.
I think his reaction is somewhat understandable. Even Mason has been grumbling a little about not getting a fair shake. All non rookies do.
In any event, IMHO we have a great prospect that is not developing, not contributing, not keeping his game sharp, losing his motivation and losing trade value every day.
What are we to do about this and whose fault is it?


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COMMUNITY Animated Short - Part 1
NBC recently announced that they would be releasing a Community animated short in three parts. The short is called Abed's Master Key, and today they released the first episode. The whole cast of the show will be lending their voices to the characters.
The first part of the series basically shows the study group getting used to their animated bodies. Dean Pelton (Jim Rash) comes in to deliver an important mission to Abed (Danny Pudi). The second episode of the series will premiere later on today, and the conclusion is set to debut on Friday. Community is coming back March 15 at 8 p.m. Enjoy the first part of the short below!
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In the three-part sequence of "Abed's Master Key," Dean Pelton hires Abed as his temporary assistant. Entrusted with a Greendale Master Key, Abed abuses his power to help his friends, and after Britta confronts Abed, she heads down the same dark path.


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Small Update On DWTS 14's Cheryl Burke, William Levy, Mark Ballas, and Katherine Jenkins
Well, we're not receiving any official Dancing With The Stars promo or rehearsal pics or videos yet for Mark Ballas and Katherine Jenkins, but, the two are getting some good press in London, England where they are currently practicing for the show. Pictured above are the two admiring the faberge egg opposite the Garrick Theatre. You can see more new pictures of them out and about at the Daily Mail. Also at the link are some new pictures of Cheryl Burke and Dancing With The Stars partner William Levy arriving for their rehearsals in Florida.


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