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It's A Coaltion, Stupid
Last Thursday Eric Cantor officially stepped down as House Majority Leader. With that move Kevin McCarthy moved up to Majority Leader and Steve Scalise became House Majority Whip. Speaker John Boehner now headed a new leadership team but before the … Continue reading
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Not Nearly Ready
Florida's sometimes Tea Party and always Republican Senator Marco Rubio has declared himself fit to serve as President of the United States. I'm glad he feels that way, however I and the majority of Americans do not agree with him. … Continue reading
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My wife and I took our youngest granddaughter to the movies on Saturday. She is four and it was her choice. We went to see The Nut Job. I thought: Oh good, a comedy about Texas Tea Party/ Republican Congressman … Continue reading
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Anything But Cruz Control
Even liberal politicians are conservative when it comes to exposing themselves to controversial votes. Last week the Senate took up raising the debt ceiling. The legislation is one of those must pass measures that no politician likes having their name … Continue reading
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Circus, Circus
In Washington DC you can almost hear the cry, "The circus is coming, the circus is coming!" Well, it's not exactly the circus but CPAC is coming to town and will hold its annual event from March 6-8. Word leaked … Continue reading
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Speeches, Shoes and Water
Barring something totally unexpected or another shoe of consequence falling in New Jersey, (there are enough shoes there to outfit a centipede), this week's biggest political story will be Tuesday night's State of the Union Address. The theoretical purpose of … Continue reading
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Is The Passion Gap A Death Sentence?
In a representative democracy how can something with near 90% public approval fail to become law? That is the question many Americans were asking when in April of this year the Manchin-Toomey Amendment failed to break a filibuster and … Continue reading
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Until Next Time
Very late Wednesday evening when the House finally approved a bill ending the government shutdown and averting breaching the debt ceiling I was not elated; relieved would have been a more accurate description of my feelings. That we were at … Continue reading
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Cruz Out Of Control
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If this is indeed an airstrike from afar and not a staged explosion using a bomb in the car, this is awesome precision. (The Israelis are not above propaganda, either. Everybody does it.)Way to go, seriously! Now, if the Israelis have that sort of precision targeting, we must have it. And if we do, why couldn´t it have been used on the ISIS convoy? What possible rational objection can there be for not doing that, given it affects America´s national security and interests?
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how long before the Palis claim there were 6 children and 2 grandmas in the car???
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The Israelis obviously have assets on the ground in Gaza using laser guidance technology. Nice job.What they really need to do is stop worrying about the propaganda victory for the palestinians when they accidentally hurt "inocent" bystanders through collateral damage and just level the whole effin Strip. No more rockets.
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The Falcons (1-4 overall, 1-0 Bull Run District) racked up 378 yards of offense in their 36-7 victory over visiting George Mason on senior night, led by sophomore quarterback Hayden Bauserman and senior receiver Sean Semones. Bauserman threw for 198 yards and four touchdowns, with Semones on the receiving end of most of that, recording 160 yards on five catches and three touchdowns.
"Senior night, all of the parents out here -- having this kind of performance was just amazing," Semones said. "We needed this. It was just a great atmosphere tonight, even though it was nasty weather, but we pulled it off."
Bauserman and Semones went to work early, connecting on the Falcons' first touchdown pass of the night with just over five minutes left in the first quarter. After a promising first drive for the Falcons ended deep in Mustangs territory, Bauserman hit a wide-open Semones on a deep pass down the Falcons' sideline during their second drive, and the senior receiver took it 73 yards untouched.
"I definitely think they were trying to stop the run in that situation," Bauserman said. "There was one-on-one coverage on the outside, I dropped back and saw him open, and Sean's a fast guy so you have to throw it up there. It cleared out there and he made a play."
The pair wasted little time before connecting on another huge play. After a third consecutive three-and-out by the Falcons' defense, Bauserman hit Semones again, this time on a route right down the middle of the defense, and the senior took it 54 yards for another touchdown with 11 minutes left in the second quarter.
"Semones was in the slot, and we just checked to a nine route, a skinny post," Central coach Mike Yew said. "And they didn't have a safety. We thought they were playing man-to-man, and [Semones] just ended up getting behind him and scored."
Bauserman added two more touchdowns in the half, a 29-yard pass to junior Jordan Umstead and a 26-yarder to Semones with 18 seconds left in the half to stretch the lead to 26-0. He did not attempt a pass in the second half.
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Pork Loin was incredibly cheap, so I grabbed some and hit up Newton for a pulled pork recipe. Overall I wasn't exactly pleased with the end result, but it wasn't half bad. However, I would choose a different recipe in the future. Fun fact, most the liquid in the crock pot for this was root beer, which gave it an awesome and interesting flavor. Huge fan of that random flavoring idea:
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When a team that won its conferences regular season title falls in the conference tournament and does not receive an at-large bid into the NCAA tournament, they are given an automatic spot into the National Invitation Tournament, or NIT, as it is commonly referred to. The NIT is regarded as a step lower than the NCAA tournament, but is still reasonably successful for up and coming programs that could use the extra practice time.
Many people feared that the unexpected amount of upset in mid-major conference tournaments would prevent the Gaels or the Dons from being selected into the NIT field.
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San Francisco is featured in the "SMU" quarter of the bracket, where they will take on the LSU Tigers in their first round matchup at 7 p.m. PST on ESPNU. As I alluded to before, the game will be held at War Memorial Gymnasium in San Francisco, Calif.
Saint Mary's is also included in the field of four, where they will welcome the Utah Utes to McKeon Pavilion for its first round matchup. The game will take place on Tuesday evening and will televised on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. PST. The Gaels are in the Minnesota portion of the bracket.
The WCC fared very well with its NIT seeding, as the committee rewarded both teams with home games. While the NIT is often scoffed at, it is a fantastic tournament to compete and build on a successful season. Just ask the BYU Cougars, who played in the NIT last year and are now in the NCAA tournament this season. Their experience certainly helped for the Cougars. The Dons and Gaels will hope that this experience in the NIT will help them make the jump to the NCAA's next season.
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JIMMY SMOTHERS: Local boy Grass continues to make good
Hometown boy makes good, and good, again and again. Published August 17, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140817/NEWS/140819814/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Families have been neighbors for 57 years
The axiom about "seeing is believing" cannot always be taken as veracity. Sometimes what you think you see isn't that at all. Published August 16, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140816/NEWS/140819874/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Sledge doesn't shy away from age question
A lot of individual sporting events such as running and cycling have the competitors competing not only overall, but against people of similar age and gender. For example, the official results will list the entire field in order of finish, then also... Published August 10, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140810/NEWS/140809812/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Rolling stores part of history
Rolling stores, under a different name, probably became a tradition in rural America when it was in its infancy. They were just wagons of a sort and referred to by names such as "The Peddling Man," who hung a variety of goods on the... Published August 2, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140802/NEWS/140809943/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: What a difference 72 years makes
Remember Dinah Washington's popular old song, "What a Difference a Day Makes?" She sings about being blue during yesterday's rain, but in 24 hours that is replaced by sun and flowers. Nice song; lovely voice. Published July 27, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140727/NEWS/140729876/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Gregory made Gadsden proud in 'Driving Miss Daisy'
Someone mentioned the other morning at breakfast that a Gadsden native was in the movie "Driving Miss Daisy," which won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture of 1989. Published July 20, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140720/NEWS/140719810/0/search
Gadsden's Sledge competes in 24-hour cycling race
It wasn't her best finish or most miles ridden in 24 hours, but it was a race where everything went smoothly. There was a lot of encouragement from the many spectators, but no mishaps on the course. So all-in-all, it was an enjoyable ride for... Published July 19, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140719/NEWS/140719782/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Day 1 of SEC media days takes on new look for writer
It was Day 1 at SEC Football Media Days. There were signs all around the first and second floors of the Wynfrey Hotel reading SEC MD14. Published July 14, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140714/NEWS/140719893/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Old coach has much to say about Cody
The guy across the lobby looked familiar, so I waved. He waved back and started walking toward me. As he got closer, I realized my mistake, I'd never seen him previously. But he smiled, stuck out his big hand and said, "I'm Eddie... Published July 13, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140713/NEWS/140719969/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: SEC Media Days reflects changing times, coverage
The other night I dreamed of being on an old Douglas DC 3 airplane with some 20 other sports writers on an early Southeastern Conference Sky-Writers tour. Published July 12, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140712/NEWS/140719942/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: A Ride to Remember
Children's dreams do come true, but sometimes they have to wait a while. Published July 6, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140706/NEWS/140709942/0/search
Starr to host 'Hometown Kickoff' banquet Saturday
A.J. Starr's hope for a foundation to help support cerebral palsy will get another push toward reality Saturday when supporters in Cherokee County tack on their stamp of approval. Published June 22, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140622/NEWS/140629954/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Meeting the 'family' on Father's Day
Perusing The Gadsden Times for the past couple of weeks, I have chuckled at some of the ads describing the perfect Father's Day gift for dad. To paraphrase, several read thusly: "Give Dad what he's always wanted and needed,"... Published June 22, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140622/NEWS/140629997/0/search
'Remember Me': Liberty UMC to host Veterans Appreciation Program
The annual Veterans' Appreciation Program at Liberty United Methodist Church on Alford Bend Road in Hokes Bluff will be held June 29. Published June 18, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140618/NEWS/140619797/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Tip a hat to football grandpas
There was once an old football coach who told his viewing audience not to waste their time writing him nasty letters, that he didn't have time to read them. He made the remarks on his Sunday afternoon television broadcast following an upset... Published June 15, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140615/NEWS/140619897/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Before the Internet, there was the Sears catalog
Today, box stores garner most of the business from members of America's working class. Stores with huge, rectangular single floors built on a concrete slab with block walls and flat roofs are filled with such a variety of merchandise that... Published June 8, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140608/NEWS/140609882/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Fishing the 'smart' way
His name is K.K. Whitehead, but his teammates always called him Whitey, despite his red hair. Published June 2, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140602/NEWS/140539996/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: The finest old soldier
Monday is Memorial Day, a time when citizens of our country pause to pay tribute to soldiers who died fighting during a time of war. But this column is about the finest old soldier I ever met. He didn't die in battle, although he was in many... Published May 25, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140525/NEWS/140529927/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Remembering the springs of long ago
Once upon a time, way back when, teenagers gathered after school at the ice cream counter in the corner drug store. If a boy and his girl were really an item, they would order one malt with two straws, sit together in a booth and sip their drink. Published May 18, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140518/NEWS/140519859/0/search
Gold to speak to Etowah County's Alabama Alumni Association
Members of the Etowah County Chapter of the University of Alabama Alumni Association may not have known it when they scheduled "An Evening with Eli Gold," but they wound up with a much more noted attraction — a Hall of Famer. Published May 17, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140517/NEWS/140519824/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Knowing how to treat your customers
Somewhere the other day, the conversation got around to salesmanship. The topic probably came up when someone mentioned how the late Bob Kintz treated his customers with such courtesy and respect. One guy said he remembered when Bob first came to... Published May 11, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140511/NEWS/140509807/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Learning life lessons in Appalachia
One day Marilyn Sue Marshall was walking down the hall at a rural school where she taught speech-language pathology to children in the Appalachian Mountains. One of the students stopped her and asked, "Are you from New York City?" Published May 4, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140504/NEWS/140509975/0/search
Longtime car dealer H.M. Freeman dies
Hassell Morrell Freeman, better known to known to three generations of car buyers in Gadsden as H.M. Freeman, has died. He was 84. Published May 2, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140502/NEWS/140509982/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: History reported as it happened
April 29 is Tuesday, so you might say I'm two days ahead of time, since today's date is the 27th. But I'm writing about a Saturday that was on April 29. So, according to that, I could be two days behind the times, unless you figure... Published April 27, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140427/NEWS/140429910/0/search
Brothers in arms met, bonded at boot camp
Fred English, a retired Army sergeant who lives in Asheville, N.C., followed the death and burial of Col. Lee Mize through articles on The Gadsden Times website. He'd phone the newspaper to make sure he didn't miss anything. Published April 27, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140427/NEWS/140429895/0/search
Chaplain knew Mize as teenager, fellow colonel
Retired Army Col. Danny Burttram was a chaplain during his military career. He is a 1952 graduate of Gadsden High School, attended Jacksonville State and Birmingham-Southern, and then went to graduate school at Duke University. He lives in... Published April 27, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140427/NEWS/140429897/0/search
Military honors weren't Mize's greatest reward
As a military man, retired Special Forces Col. Ola Lee Mize was the best. He achieved every honor that was available to him, from the Medal of Honor to two Legions of Merit, a Silver Star, five Bronze Stars, nine Crosses of Gallantry, the Silver... Published April 27, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140427/NEWS/140429891/0/search
Former colleague says Mize was caring, demanding leader
Ervin Harpole went through basic training, jump school and Airborne Training with the late Lee Mize. They were separated during the Korean War, when Harpole was sent to Germany, but they got back together on a mobile combat team in Vietnam. Published April 27, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140427/NEWS/140429893/0/search
Vietnam hero Smokin' Joe had close relationship with Mize
The name Joseph S. Stringham may not grab your attention. But his nickname certainly will. He earned the moniker "Smokin' Joe" for his exploits in Vietnam. A movie, "The Green Berets," starring John Wayne, was based on... Published April 27, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140427/NEWS/140429894/0/search
Mize showed his loyalty to others as young paper carrier
The recent death of Medal of Honor winner Lee Mize made national news, and many stories have been written focusing on his exploits defending Outpost Harry in the Korean War. Published April 27, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140427/NEWS/140429896/0/search
Life with a military hero wasn't always easy
It wasn't love at first sight with Betty Ruth Jackson and Ola Lee Mize. The Jacksons lived on Forrest Avenue, the Mizes on Malone Street, but their houses were not far apart. So the children began playing together before they were school age. Published April 27, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140427/NEWS/140429898/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Showing off headwear on Easter
Today is Easter Sunday, and as the morning is coming down an assortment of things are running through my head. There are things such as bunnies, egg hunts and family picnics for country folk; in the big cities, pretty girls in their new Easter... Published April 20, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140420/NEWS/140419814/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Tuxedo man, trickster, friend
Checking the obituaries in The Gadsden Times each morning has become a top priority. Published April 13, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140413/NEWS/140419955/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Garmon now picking on high
Bill Stewart enjoyed telling people that Don Garmon was a miser, so cheap that he'd cut down a tree and build himself a guitar rather than laying out the cash to purchase one. Don said that wasn't so, that he could build a guitar better... Published April 6, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140406/NEWS/140409927/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: This time, I'm talking about me
When I first starting writing for a daily newspaper, I was told it was improper to use such words as "I," "me," "myself" or other first-person nouns or pronouns. The rule of thumb was to keep yourself out of your... Published March 30, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140330/NEWS/140329806/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Whatever happened to mudholes?
The season of cold weather with its ice and snow has passed, soon to be replaced with warm weather, fluffy clouds in a blue sky and spring rains. I have stories of experiences in each of these two seasons. However, as I write today, prominent... Published March 23, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140323/NEWS/140329975/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Wells compiles amazing photo collection
The legendary Scarboro Photo Collection documents the history of Gadsden, focusing on businesses and homes, streets and the river, public buildings and private industries. Published March 16, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140316/NEWS/140319894/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Little Dot still going strong
When she was in college, her classmates called her Little Dot. Today her colleagues think of her as a miracle worker — not that she cures the sick or makes the blind see, but in what she has accomplished. Published March 9, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140309/NEWS/140309864/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Quest for column topics bears fruit
Do you ever consider how things tend to run in cycles? Published March 2, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140302/NEWS/140229824/0/search
Alabama FCA chapter to mark golden anniversary at banquet Saturday
Fifty years ago, five athletes at the University of Alabama organized a Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle. Published February 24, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140224/NEWS/140229914/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Senior events like old times for Gadsden's Loconto, legendary tennis stars
Dana Loconto was in the high chair at center court umpiring a tennis match between John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl. This scenario had been played out numerous times over the years. So it could have been just another professional tennis match involving... Published February 23, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140223/NEWS/140229974/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Jim Foreman a man of many talents
Some people buy a rocking chair when they retire, get some warm milk and cookies, then spend a lot of time sitting as the years fade away. Jim Foreman doesn't fit that group. Published February 16, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140216/NEWS/140219872/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Recalling another big freeze
Just Scribblin' on This and That ...
During the recent snow that had me home-bound for a couple of days, I whiled away the time plucking on my ol' banjo and scribblin' on my computer. Published February 9, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140209/NEWS/140209830/0/search
Etowah County soldier adopted Vietnam War orphan
He was named Tr�n �a when he was born sometime in the early '60s in a hut in a small, remote village in the high mountainous country of Vietnam. In America, his name would have been �a Tr�n, since the given name is first and the family name... Published February 8, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140208/NEWS/140209816/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Reliving a seven-week nightmare
In February 1963, a single engine plane with a 42-year-old man, Ralph Flores, serving as the pilot and a 21-year-old female passenger, Helen Klaben, paying half of the gasoline bill crashed in the Yukon Territory during a snowstorm. They survived... Published February 2, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140202/NEWS/140139947/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Finding history in a basketball scorebook
This year's Etowah County High School Basketball Tournament ended a few days ago. By now, fans know what team won and which players performed well. But will anyone remember anything about the tournament 42 years from now? Will there even be a... Published January 26, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140126/NEWS/140129858/0/search
PRUDENCE HILBURN: Easy take on a Southern specialty
"It's a small world" ... how many times do we hear this phrase when we meet someone from many years ago, in a place where we don't expect to see them? Published January 21, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140121/NEWS/140129956/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Shirey goes from golf course to basketball court
One of the guys officiating an area high school basketball game had dark hair, gray sideburns and looked somewhat familiar. But before I recognized him, he blew his whistle, calling a foul against a home team player. Published January 19, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140119/NEWS/140119845/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: A perfect time to say 'thank you'
Many years ago the owner of a portrait studio where I worked required that photographers pay each customer a compliment. He pointed out everyone is special in some way — eyes, hair, smile, dress, necklace, etc. It also was imperative that each... Published January 12, 2014 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140112/NEWS/140119995/0/search
JIMMY SMOTHERS: Christmas wish comes true
Christmas has passed for this year, and the jolly old elf in the red suit has returned to his home at the North Pole. After a few days of rest, he will critique his venture of 2013, then begin a new "naughty or nice" ledger, which is his... Published December 29, 2013 http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20131229/NEWS/131229880/0/search


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The symbol Ψ next to a midshipman's name denotes the recipient of the Office of Naval Intelligence Harry E. Ward Trident Scholar Prize for the best Trident Scholar project for that year. In 2014, the award was renamed the Class of 1979 Trident Scholar Prize.
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The city of Santa Ana, like most cities in OC, has a planning commission. And the responsibilities of a planning commission are pretty basic. The Santa Ana City Charter states that the Planning Commission's job is: "Lead advisory body in the determination of what uses may be made of property in the city and what form…
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Benavides nominates Phil Bacerra for Santa Ana Planning Commission vacancy
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I noticed this morning when I reviewed the agenda for the Santa Ana City Council meeting on April 15th that my friend Phil Bacerra has been nominated by Councilman David Benavides to fill the vacancy in his appointed representative on the Planning Commission.
Pot Calling the Kettle Black in Santa Ana
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Blogsphere readers on Mother's Day were treated to OCPoliticsBlog blogger Art Pedroza throwing yet another old friend under the bus with a post berating BoS candidate Todd Spitzer for hiring Orange Juice blogger Vern Nelson to play piano at a Spitzer holiday party.
Usual Suspects Top Jannies in Charity Softball Game
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A charity softball game between the Jannies and the Usual Suspects was decided on a home run by Thomas Anthony Gordon off of relief pitcher Paul Lucas in the bottom of the 7th inning for a 7 to 6 come from behind win. The game, played on a makeshift diamond at the Santa Ana Lawn Bowling…
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Last night there were two events at Angels Stadium. The first was a mixer hosted by the Latino Legislative Caucus.
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He has not even gotten the Democratic nomination and already Gavin Newsom's policies and ideas are being implemented statewide. Imagine my suprise when I get a message from Santa Ana Mayor Pulido announcing a program he is coordinating with Governor Schwarzenegger to bring a banking program to Santa Ana that began in San Francisco. In…
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I had the opportunity to sit down with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Tuesday afternoon in the offices of the Orange County Labor Federation prior to his town hall meeting at Santa Ana College. Newsom is running for Governor and has conducted town hall meetings across the state talking to voters, introducing himself and his goals…


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Berlin-based bridge Oberbaumbrücke is a symbol for many things: Where nowadays cars, metros and tourists cross Spree River from north to south, was once the border between the East and the West. The former border strip was guided by the course of the river; a route, that today is famous for pleasure boat trips. The towers of Oberbaumbrücke are not only identity-establishing for the directly neighbouring club Watergate, but stand first and foremost for the vicinity of Berlin and Brandenburg. Also in my life Oberbaumbrücke played an important role, as it was my first contact with the West after the Berlin Wall fell down »»
Avacha, Kamchatka's Red Riding Hood
Avachinskaya Sopka – colloquially also known as Avachinsky or Avacha – is the backyard volcano of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the regional capital of Far East Russia's volcano peninsula. It is a ~4000 years old Somma-type volcano, meaning it is growing and prospering inside the caldera of a historic fire mountain. The magma rising up inside the Avacha contains more iron ore than usual. That again reacts with the omnipresent magmatic gas carried along and iron oxides, in particular iron(III) oxide, emerge. Latter one dresses the volcano with a literally fiery red coat »»
East Germany's Soviet Heritage – The Treptow War Memorial in Berlin
As a small boy I was pretty much impressed by the Soviet War Memorial being located in Berlin's Treptower Park and even today that place has quite some impact. However, nowadays such a visit is generally voluntary than back in the days, as the whole school had got to show up there. Though, that wasn't a loss as independent from the system one's living in one could get a feeling for what history means, war stands for and what has to be prevented from happening again. The memorial site lies a bit hidden behind the trees of Treptower Park and only the granite triumphal arches give a hint what can be seen when going further. The war memorial played an important role when the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany (GSFG) backed out on June 25th 19 years ago »»
Berlin's Olympia Stadium in Black and White
Many of Berlin's places of interest, no matter if built for "perpetuity" or perpetually not being accomplished, are often hard-wired to a single name. Ulbricht has his TV Tower, Wowereit his BBI airport desaster and Honecker dreamed of a 100 years lasting wall. In the 1930's such dreams year-lasting-wise even had one more zero in the end and threw Germany as well as the rest of the world into turmoil. Only a few witnesses reminding of that time are left, for example Berlin's mighty Olympiastadion, a massive stadium built by Werner March in the west of the city. Photographically I am interpreting its lines and geometry in dramatic contrasts and in Black and White only »»
East Germany's Soviet Heritage – The mighty Wünsdorf garrison
Village of 6.000 souls versus military town with up to 75.000 soldiers – Back in the days the Soviets knew very well how to make use of Wünsdorf (Вюнсдорф), a settlement being located in Berlin's south along the railroad leading to Dresden. Even if the whole territory is abandoned for several years now and completely fenced, it is possible to have a closer look at the heart of the complex, the today's House of Officers, a building telling manifold stories of times when it was Army Sports School for the Nazi as well as even before for the emperor »»
East Germany's Soviet Heritage – Vogelsang's abandoned Military Garrison
After World War II a huge area being located less than a 1 hour car drive away from the highway ring surrounding Berlin became one of Soviet Army's most important military sites. This abandoned garrison is located near the city of Zehdenick, in the north of the village Vogelsang. At peak time up to 15.000 people lived and worked in the present-day ghost town; soldiers, their relatives as well as civil associates. Some of them controlled nuclear missiles pointing to the west – a piece of Cold War and living history »»
Kamchatka in the Net
Interesting and informative links featuring the Russian peninsula in the Far East »»
Fissure Eruption 2012 at Tolbachik
Link collection of the best photos and videos showing the fissure eruption 2012 at southern flank of Tolbachik volcano on Kamchatka peninsula in Russia »»
Ice Caves and Fumaroles – South Kamchatka's volcanic Soul
Mutnovsky and Gorely are the names of the volcanic protagonists in Kamchatka's South; two places known to many tourists visiting Kamchatka as almost every tour makes a stop over there to bring humans in touch with the admittedly weaker appearances of the biggest force on our planet. South Kamchatka is more inhabited than the north, which is no surprise as it is home of the regional capital Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and its suburb Yelizovo, the airfield welcoming the big and small airplanes from coming from Moscow and elsewhere. Landing there is something absolutely unique in the world since you automatically make contact with Kamchatka's volcanic soul when hovering along an impressive guard of honour formed by majestic Koryakskaya Sopka and fiery red Avachinskaya Sopka volcanoes. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky lives its own way and in particular at rain and wind bad weather mingles inseparably with the rough charm of the market-women »»
Kliuchevskoi and Tolbachik – The northern Volcano Giants
Kliuchevskoi – an impressive name reminding of a Russian poet and thinker. Actually the official name of Russia's pyramid is Klyuchevskaya Sopka (Ключевская сопка) but even for the locals this title seems to be a little too long. The fire mountain stands for quite a bunch of superlatives, for example being with an altitude of about 4800 meters the highest volcano not only on Eurasian continental plate but also in northern hemisphere. It is majestic, tall, snow covered and farouche, having a perfectly shaped cone and it is part of one of the biggest volcanic systems on our planet; a volcano cluster being that large being easily visible to the unaided eye even from space. To the north of Kliuchevskoi the name giving village of Klyuchi (Ключи) is located, a small settlement at the banks of yet another name giver, the Kamchatka River. Klyuchi is the gate to the northern territories of the Kamchatka peninsula such as the unpredictable, old and wide spread Shiveluch (Шивелуч) volcano. From Klyuchi you can also access the uninhabited East by serpentine endless tracks cutting through the forest and also the South of the volcano mountain cluster with impressive Tolbachik (Толбачик) volcano isn't that far away anymore »»


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Our People, Our Neighborhood
Through our core programs and a full complement of support services,
Mercy Center actively addresses 3 critical problems facing people who
live in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx:
unemployment and economic poverty,
violent and oppressive behaviors in families
and the community, and
the powerlessness and estrangement that
accompanies the isolation
of the immigrant
Mercy Center serves the residents of Mott
Haven in the South Bronx, home to one of the poorest Congressional
Districts (16th) in the United States.
Sixty-percent of participant families live
on annual household incomes
of less than $15,000 and close to 80% live on incomes below the
poverty line.
Seventy-percent receive some form of
government assistance (Food
Supplemental Security Income,
Housing, Medicaid, etc.).
They represent more than 30 countries and
speak 25 languages and
Most are Hispanic (82%) and African-American
(6%) families, with
almost three-quarters having emigrated from Mexico, the Dominican
Republic or Puerto Rico. Smaller percentages come from Ecuador,
Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Columbia.
A quarter of participants have never
attended high school and more
than half have not graduated, often because of the responsibility of
caring for young children.
Literacy levels vary, and work histories,
when present, are largely in
low-paying service industries.
Domestic violence (also known as intimate
partner violence) can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, race,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, income, education or other factors. Last
year in New York City, one in six homicide victims was a women, and 68%
of those murders were incidents of domestic violence. (Source: Safe
The Victims
One in 4 women will experience domestic
violence during her lifetime.
Women are more likely to be killed by an
intimate partner than men.
Every year, 1 in 3 women who is a victim of
homicide is murdered by
her current or former partner.
The Families
Every year, more than 3 million children
witness domestic violence
in their homes.
Children who live in homes where there is
domestic violence also
suffer abuse or neglect at high rates (30% to 60%).
A 2005 study found that children exposed to
domestic violence are
more likely to have health problems, becoming sick more often, having
frequent headaches or stomachaches, and acting more tired or lethargic.
A 2003 study found that children are likely
to intervene when they
witness severe violence against a parent – which can place a child
at great risk for injury or even death.
The Circumstances
More than 60% of domestic violence incidents happen at home, often
keeping the problem hidden.
The Consequences
In New York City, 25% of homeless heads of household became homeless as
a result of domestic violence.
Mercy Center falls within the
boundaries of New York City School District 7, home to some of the
lowest performing schools in the nation. The 2012/13 New York City
performance on the State assessments in English and Math revealed that
only 9% of 3rd through 8th graders in District 7
met or exceeded the proficiency standard in English language arts; 58%
tested below basic standards. On the Math exam, only 9% of 3rd
through 8th graders passed; and 59% tested below basic
standards. Test results also reveal that gaps in achievement between
black and Hispanic students and their counterparts persist. In Math,
only 15% of black students and 19% of Hispanic students passed the exam,
compared with 50% of white students and 61% of Asian students. On the
English exam, only 3% of non-native speakers were deemed proficient and
only 6% of students with disabilities passed.
Immigrants come to New York with little
or no English and few prospects for employment. Roughly 70% of Mott
Haven residents speak a language other than English and many face the
challenges intrinsic to the immigrant experience, including poverty,
poor literacy skills, inadequate documentation, unfamiliar surroundings
and traditions, and the trials of raising children in a foreign country.
In 2008, 59% of participants served were born outside the United States;
in 2014 that number increased to 74%.
A recent report by Advocates for Children of New York, "Our Children,
Our Schools", noted that 80% of immigrant parents surveyed indicated
they wish to be more involved in their children's schools, but are often
under-utilized as resources. The authors interviewed parents who
identified barriers such as being stopped at the door for not having
identification, intimidated by staff that were insensitive or
unresponsive to their needs, and treated badly because of their
background or limited English. Small gains for Spanish-speaking parents
were reported, but those who spoke other languages said they could not
get answers to the most basic questions about their children's academic
work. They indicated that language, lack of information, and cultural
differences prevented them from participating in PTA and other
leadership opportunities. Many said that staff reached out or responded
to them only when there were problems with their children.
And Some of Our
Participants' Stories of Empowerment:
Alma first came to Mercy Center in January 2011.
She initially attended the evening ESOL class, but transferred to the
daytime class so she could be home when her two daughters arrive from
school. Alma is very inquisitive when it comes to learning English. Her mind
is like a sponge; always soaking up information and grasping for more and
she is a joy to have in the classroom. She participates fully and is always
encouraging other students to do the same.
Alma is a very active
participant of Mercy Center. Aside from her involvement in ESOL, she has
participated in Parenting classes, the Family Development
program, Keyboarding and Microsoft Word classes in English,
and more. After brushing up on her own skills, she agreed to help teach an
introductory computer skills course to Spanish speakers.
Alma embodies what
Mercy Center's mission is all about, which is to empower women and their
families. In January 2012, Alma was in Level 2; in September 2012 she
advanced to level 3, which she completed in June 2014. She continues to stay
involved and to look for ways to keep growing and to help other participants
achieve some of their goals.
The Vazquez Family
A family worker remembers
the Vazquez family, a family of four, as "shy and reserved" when they
first came to Mercy Center. Their most prominent obstacle at the time
was fear. Fear of getting involved in the community because of gang
violence and racism; the family lived in a neighborhood that wasn't
welcoming to the Mexican population.
Two years ago, while Mrs. Vazquez was taking ESOL classes at Mercy
Center, the opportunity to join Family Development was announced and she
persuaded her husband to sign up. After being in the program a few
months and attending a variety of classes and family functions, the
father came to realize that quality time was much more than simply
staying at home together or attending church. He began to witness his
family blossom, both individually and as a unit. As a result of their
participation, they became increasingly integrated into the local
community, grew their circle of friends, and took advantage of several
• The mother attended a series of workshops
organized by Mercy Center and facilitated by Qualitas for Life
Foundation that resulted in her obtaining a New York City vending
license and green cart. She now operates her own business selling fruits
and vegetables in the neighborhood.
• The son used to teach himself how to play
piano on a toy keyboard by watching how-to videos on YouTube. One of the
goals established by the family was to help their son obtain more
structured, professional music instruction. With the help of their
Family Worker and a Mercy Center volunteer, their son obtained a full
scholarship to receive piano lessons at the Diller-Quaile School of
Music in Manhattan.
• The Family Worker also worked with the mother
to research charter schools, helping her understand the mission of
charters as well as the application process. As a result, both children
were accepted to charter schools: the daughter in Kipp Academy Middle
School, and the son in Mott Hall High School.
Today, the Vazquez family is still involved with Mercy Center through
ESOL classes, Summer Camps and Fiver Sleepaway Camp for the children.
What began as one women's personal desire to improve her English turned
out to be a two-year transformative journey for herself and her family
as they came together to set and achieve goals, expand their horizons
and improve their lives.
Mercy Center
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718-993-2789 Fax: 718-402-1594
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The week kicks off with a potential battle for the first overall pick as the Houston Texans travel to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night football. Not exactly a primetime thriller with playoff implications, but Rams fans still have a rooting interest as the outcome could affect where the pick they receive from the Washington Redskins ends up. Week 13 started out fairly well as we got all of the Thanksgiving day games correct, but we really struggled in the late Sunday games and missed badly on Monday Night. We finished the week with a very mediocre 9-7 record and we just haven't been able to get back into double digits lately. This week presents some more tough NFL picks as there are several games on the schedule that could go either way. Week 14 is full of NFC West showdowns as the Rams will travel to take on the Cardinals and the Seahawks will travel to take on the 49ers. Thanks for reading and as always Go Rams!!!
Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars (TNF). The Texans will take on the Jaguars on Thursday Night Football in an AFC South showdown. This game really could go either way, but the Texans have been fairly competitive in recent weeks and they have more team talent. They should be able to squeak out a win over the Jaguars on the road. Texans win 17 – 13..
Indianapolis Colts @ Cincinnati Bengals. The Colts have been struggling since the loss of Reggie Wayne, as Andrew Luck now lacks a reliable third down and red zone target. If Darius Heyward-Bay could actually catch a ball they might be able to pull off the upset. The Bengals have been playing very good defense, and have a pretty solid running game with the emergence of Giovanni Bernard. As long as Andy Dalton doesn't turn the ball over a lot in this game the Bengals should win it at home. Bengals win 28 – 21.
Atlanta Falcons @ Green Bay Packers. The Packers have struggled mightily without Aaron Rodgers behind center, while the Falcons have struggled with injuries all season. Aaron Rodgers isn't expected to be back for this game, and Roddy White looked healthy for the first time all season last week. Steven Jackson had a pretty productive day last week, if the Falcons get similar production out of him this week they could get the win at Lambeau Field. Falcons win 21 – 17.
Cleveland Browns @ New England Patriots. The Browns might be getting Jason Campbell back from injury this week, but the Patriots offense has started to click some in the past few weeks as Rob Gronkowski is shaking off the rust. The Browns defense has been better than many expected this season, but it wont be enough to keep up with Tom Brady and the Patriots in Foxborogh. Patriots win 30 – 14.
Oakland Raiders @ New York Jets. The Jets offense has been terrible the past few weeks as Geno Smith appears to have hit the Great Wall of China version of the rookie wall. The Raiders have been a bit of a surprise this season as they have had good performances from both Terrell Pryor and Matt McGloin at QB. McGloin is the more pure passer and has shown enough potential to make Raiders fans believe. If the Raiders can run the ball against the Jets defense they should have a good shot to pick up the win. Raiders win 23 – 20.
Detroit Lions @ Philadelphia Eagles. The Lions had a golden opportunity to take a commanding lead in the NFC North with Jay Cutler and Aaron Rodgers going down with injuries, but their penchant for turning over the football has cost them some very winnable games. If they turn the ball over against the Eagles they will almost surely lose again as Nick Foles has been on fire with 19 touchdowns to 0 interceptions this season. The Eagles also have one of the best running games in the NFL, which should come as no surprise as Chip Kelly's offense has always had a heavy run emphasis. Eagles win 28 – 21.
Miami Dolphins @ Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers and Dolphins are both on the fringe of the playoff discussion, with the Dolphins much more alive in the race. The Steelers have played much better in recent weeks after a very slow start. The Dolphins have been up and down this season, but the Steelers are tough to beat at home so I am going with the veteran QB at home. Steelers win 27 – 21.
Buffalo Bills @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bills squandered an opportunity to pick up a win against the Falcons last week. The Bucs have rebounded nicely following their dreadful start and have been playing pretty decent football. This could be a pretty close game between struggling teams with young QBs but I am gonna go with the home team. Bucs win 21-17.
Kansas City Chiefs @ Washington Redskins. If you ever needed a reason to root for the Chiefs a trip to visit the Redskins should provide ample opportunity. The Chiefs have been hit with injuries and a step up in terms of difficulty with their schedule following their 9-0 start, but they are still a pretty solid team and should be able to get the W against the Redskins. Chiefs win 28 – 13.
Minnesota Vikings @ Baltimore Ravens. The Vikings are going to try and ride Adrian Peterson to another victory in Baltimore, and you can bet the Ravens are well aware of that. The Ravens are still fighting for their playoff lives and have much more motivation and the benefit of the home crowd. Ravens win 27 -17.
St. Louis Rams @ Arizona Cardinals. The Rams will travel to take on the Cardinals, and while their playoff hopes are all but gone they can play spoiler to one of their division rivals with a win. The Rams and Cardinals have both made strides since their week 1 matchup. If the Rams can keep their run game going against a stout Cardinals defense and force Carson Palmer to cough up the football they should be able to get the victory. The Rams front 7 will be very important in this game as they will need to keep the pressure on Palmer and keep him from finding his dynamic receivers downfield. Rams win 24 – 17.
Tennessee Titans @ Denver Broncos. The Titans will have to hit the road to take on the Denver Broncos. With an expected high temperature of 17 degrees in Denver there is certainly an opportunity for the Titans to steal a game from the high octane Broncos but expect Manning to take advantage of his former AFC South rivals. Broncos win 35 – 17.
New York Giants @ San Diego Chargers. The Giants and Chargers will face off in San Diego and the storyline will probably involve the draft day drama surrounding Eli Manning. The Chargers have been a very good team this season, and have received some big contributions from young players. Keenan Allen has been one of the better rookie wide receivers in the NFL this season and he could have a big game against the Giants. Chargers win 27 – 24.
Seattle Seahawks @ San Francisco 49ers. NFC powerhouses face off for the final time at Candlestick Park. The Seahawks dismantled the 49ers earlier this season in Seattle, but the 49ers are a completely different team since then. Each of these teams is coming off of a convincing victory in week 13 and will be looking to make a statement. The Seahawks should be without Percy Harvin, Walter Thurmond, and Brandon Browner, but the 49ers may not be able to take advantage of the secondary as Michael Crabtree is still working his way into form. This should be a great game between two of the NFC's best teams. Seahawks win 20 – 17.
Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints (SNF). The Saints were embarassed by Seahawks on Monday Night football last week, but they will have another opportunity to impress on primetime football against a very tough Panthers team. The Saints are so tough at home and the Panthers defense is vulnerable to the big play. Jimmy Graham could have a very big day in the dome. Saints win 28 – 20.
Dallas Cowboys @ Chicago Bears (MNF). The Cowboys and Bears are both fighting for a shot at the playoffs. The Bears defense just hasnt' been the Bears defense you would expect this season, and the Cowboys offense should be able to take advantage on Monday Night. The Bears offense has been explosive in its own right and could also present some problems for the Cowboys, but in the end I think Romo and the Cowboys make one more play than Josh McCown and the Bears. Cowboys win 23 – 21.
NFL Week 14 Matchups
Texans @ Jaguars (TNF)
Colts @ Bengals
Falcons @ Packers
Browns @ Patriots
Raiders @ Jets
Lions @ Eagles
Dolphins @ Steelers
Bills @ Bucs
Chiefs @ Redskins
Vikings @ Ravens
Rams @ Cardinals
Titans @ Broncos
Giants @ Chargers
Seahawks @ 49ers
Panthers @ Saints (SNF)
Cowboys @ Bears (MNF)
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Danielle Brinson wrote a review of ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Air Pad on November 2, 2010
Pretty Bad, Really.
Would be very comfortable for car camping if the seams didn't leak. Pretty much impossible to patch the numerous leaks around the edge of the pad. Really just a waste of money.


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Open 8AM to 8PM Monday-Thursday, 8AM to 6PM Friday
Summer Hours 9am - 4pm
Closed Weekends
• Students who are currently enrolled in classes at CCA may reserve and check out equipment.
• Current Faculty and Staff may reserve and check out AV equipment as well as laptops and video projectors. Video Projectors and Laptops are for in class use only.
• You must always show a CCA ID with a current semester sticker and have read and agreed to the updated school year's Media Center Policies to check out equipment. (Available on WebAdvisor or in print upon request). We do not accept Driver's Licenses or Credit Cards for equipment checkout.
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• Faculty, please reserve in class equipment two weeks before your request. You may reserve AV for your class for the entire semester with a Media Center staffer. Be prepared to give the classroom, time, your name and cell phone number. Your reservation is not guaranteed unless confirmed.
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25 years later, city homicide remains unsolved
Patrick Foley remembers kneeling by the frozen body of Angela Belisle.
It was Jan. 3, 1981. Foley, a detective with the Burlington Police Department, had been called out to investigate the discovery of a woman's body lying outside her apartment at 62 Brookes Ave. on a sub-zero Saturday morning.
The passer-by who discovered Belisle lying face-up by the driver's side of her car told police the body in the snow looked like a dummy, a mannequin.
Now, as Foley knelt with state Medical Examiner Eleanor McQuillen by Belisle's body, he understood what the passer-by meant. There were no signs of a struggle, no flurry of footprints in the snow. Maybe she had just slipped and hit her head, he thought.
"Then I looked more closely and noticed a speckling of blood on her cheek," Foley recalled.
Moments later, Foley knew he had a homicide on his hands. Belisle, 35, an attractive, blonde mother of three and a University of Vermont graduate student, had been shot twice, once in the head and once by a shot that had grazed the top of her skull.
More: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/a...303/1009&theme=
Rest in Peace to my best buddy and baby, Buster ~ He crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Jan. 3, 2011. I miss you, Buster and love you with all my being.


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Child Link defeats Ganon in an amazing Ocarina of Time speedrun!
What better way is there to cap off a weekend that has been jam packed with Nintendo news, than to highlight one last Zelda story? Oh and trust me. It's a real doozy!
Earlier this weekend, a Youtuber by the name of ZeldaFreakGlitcha managed to beat The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time!
What makes this news worthy? How about the fact that he managed to do it in just under 24 minutes!
Yeah. I got your attention now, don't I?
He did it by manipulating a glitch that allowed him to skip over every thing between the Queen Gohma fight in the Great Deku Tree and the final confrontation with Ganandorf.
So not only did he complete the game in record time, but he also managed to defeat the most powerful demon in Hyrule as child. Awesome!
But don't take my word for it. Check out ZeldaFreakGlitcha's video and see it all go down for yourself:
Pfft. Growing up is for wussies!
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