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|Ht, Wt, Position
|Hometown (High School)
|A.J. Alexander
|Altoona, PA (Altoona)
|Travis Arnold
|Madison, FL (Madison)
|Nigel Bradham
|Crawfordville, FL (Wakulla)
|Nigel Carr
|Jacksonville, FL (First Coast)
|Avis Commack
|Jacksonville, FL (First Coast)
|Andrew Datko
|Ft. Lauderdale, FL (St. Thomas Aquinas)
|Everett Dawkins
|Duncan, SC (Byrnes)
|Garrett Faircloth
|Jacksonville, FL (Bolles)
|Jarmon Fortson
|Columbus, GA (Carver)
|Josh Gehres
|Tallahassee, FL (Lincoln)
|Anthony Hill
|Pensacola, FL (Pensacola)
|Ed Imeokparia
|Blairstown, NJ (Blair Academy)
|Carlton Jones
|Tampa, FL (Middleton)
|JaBaris Little
|Tallahassee, FL (Lincoln)
|Anthony McCloud
|Thomasville, GA (Thomas County Central)
|Moses McCray
|Tampa, FL (Hillsborough)
|EJ Manuel
|Virginia Beach, VA (Bayside)
|Nick Moody
|Philadelphia, PA(Roman Catholic)
|Terrance Parks
|Fairburn, GA (Creekside)
|Tavares Pressley
|Arcadia, FL (El Camino CC/De Soto)
|Zebrie Sanders
|Clayton, OH (Northmont)
|Rhonne Sanderson
|Tampa, FL (Plant)
|Debrale Smiley
|Thomasville, GA (Thomas County Central)
|Blake Snider
|Heflin, AL (Cleburne County)
|David Spurlock
|Murfreesboro, TN (Riverdale)
|Toshmon Stevens
|Crescent City, FL (Crescent City)
|Corey Surrency
|Miami, FL (El Camino CC/Southridge)
|Jermaine Thomas
|Jacksonville, FL (First Coast)
|Markus White
|Lake Worth, FL (Butler CC/John I. Leonard)
|Vincent Williams
|Davenport, FL (Ridge Community)
Altoona, PA (Altoona)
RANKINGS: Prep Star — 117th, Rivals — 203rd, Rivals — 19th (ATH), Rivals — 8th (Pennsylvania Top 40), Scout — 27th (WR), ESPN — 40th (ATH), SuperPrep – 21st (WR), SuperPrep – 8th (Pennsylvania)
PrepStar Dream Team member…Rivals calls Alexander the 19th-best athlete in this year's class…the eighth-best prospect out of the state of Pennsylvania named all-county and all-conference as a junior and senior…consistently times in the low 4.3's in the 40…played quarterback in high school…senior year he rushed for 1000+ yards and 23 TDs…caught six touchdowns and amassed more than 400 yards receiving…returned two kicks for scores as well…as a junior he finished the year with over 1000 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns…in the air, he had another 400 yards with four scores… benches 280 pounds, squats 410 and has a 42 inch vertical jump…also ran track (10.5-100m, 21.5-200m)…ran the fastest 40 among wide outs and the ninth-fastest 40 overall at the State College Nike Training Camp in 2006…posted a 3.2 GPA in high school… father played football at Maryland…had over 40 offers and chose FSU over Tennessee, North Carolina and Pittsburgh among others.
Madison, FL (Madison)
RANKINGS: Rivals — 21st (S), Rivals — 32nd (Florida Top 100), Scout — 48th (S)
Four-star recruit by Rivals… listed as the 21st-best safety in America by Rivals and the 32nd ranked player in the state of Florida…Scout.com has Arnold listed as a three-star prospect and the 48th best safety prospect in America…FSWAA All-State 2A First Team Defense…Prep Star All-Region Team…led all running backs in the bench press at the Athens Nike Training Camp in 2006…recorded 75 tackles and 12 sacks as a junior at Madison…also caught 67 passes for 750 yards and 12 TDs…ran a 4.31 40-yard dash…received offers from South Carolina, Clemson and Marshall.
Crawfordville, FL (Wakulla)
RANKINGS: CSTV–6th, ESPN 150–60th, ESPN150–4th (ILB), Rivals100–16th, Rivals–1st (ILB), SI Takkle 100–7th, SI Takkle–2nd (LB), Scout — 1st (MLB), Prep Star — 5th, Prep Star — 1st (LB)
One of the top recruits in the nation, Bradham is already enrolled at FSU…PARADE All-American…SuperPrep All-American…ranked the top player in the state, the 13th-best prospect in the nation and the top OLB in America by Rivals…a five-star rated outside linebacker by Rivals and Scout.com…Scout's top-rated middle linebacker and Prep Stars No. 1 linebacker…ESPN ranks him as their fourth-best OLB and the 60th-best player in America…Tom Luginbill of Scouts, Inc. considers him an outstanding prospect…Sports Illustrated and TAKKLE have Bradham rated as the seventh-best player in America…a finalist for the 2008 U.S. Army Player of the Year Award…received honorable mention Army All-America honors as the best tackler…led the East team to a 33-23 victory and recorded four tackles in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl…was the recipient of the EAS Speed and Strength Award…Tallahassee Democrat All-Big Bend Defensive Player of the Year…PrepStar Dream Team member…FSWAA All-State 3A First Team Defense… AJC Super Southern 100…Rivals says Bradham has the best instincts of any linebacker, the third-most closing speed and is the fifth-best athlete among linebackers this year…finished his senior season with 147 tackles, 12 sacks and four defensive touchdowns in leading Wakulla to a district championship…as a junior he tallied 145 tackles, eight sacks and four interceptions, two of which he returned for TDs…recorded over 430 tackles and 20 sacks during his three-year career at Wakulla…had one of the five best games in the nation this year according to Rivals when he registered 15 tackles in a 16-0 win over Blountstown…timed at 4.52 in the 40-yard dash, can bench press 440 pounds and clean jerk 310…had over 40 offers and chose the Seminoles over Georgia, Mississippi and Florida.
jacksonville, FL (First Coast)
RANKINGS: ESPN 150 — 74th, ESPN 150 — 4th (OLB), Rivals 250 — 109th, Rivals — 6th (ILB), SI/Takkle — 46th, SI/Takkle — 2nd (OLB), Scout — 4th (SLB), Prep Star — 53rd, SuperPrep – 16th (Florida), SuperPrep – 26th (LB)
Ranked in the top six in the nation at his position by SI/TAKKLE, Rivals and ESPN… SI/Takkle has him rated as the 46th-best prospect overall and they call him "the best outside linebacker prospect in the country"…a four-star player according to Rivals and Scout.com…Scout has Carr ranked as the fourth-best SLB in America…Rivals lists him as the 17th-best prospect in Florida…fourth for instincts and closing speed according to Rivals…AJC Super Southern 100…Prep Star Dream Team member…Tom Luginbill of Scouts, Inc. considers him an outstanding prospect…ESPN believes Carr can contribute right away as a linebacker or be a worthy defensive end in time…FSWAA All-State 4A First Team Defense…Under Armour All-American…had 399 tackles in high school including 133 last season…registered 116 tackles and13 sacks as a junior…ran a 4.55 40…maxed out at 305 on the bench and had a squat max of 450…one of three players from First Coast to commit to Florida State this year…chose Florida State over Florida, Clemson, South Carolina USF, Georgia Tech and Minnesota.
jacksonville, FL (First Coast)
RANKINGS: Rivals — 67th (WR), Rivals — 66th (Florida Top 100), ESPN 150 — 74th (WR), Scout — 44th (WR), SuperPrep – 35th (Florida)
A four-star prospect according to Scout.com and rated a three-star prospect by Rivals…Scout lists Commack as the 44th-best WR…Rivals has the receiver rated No. 66 overall in the state of Florida and the 67th-best wideout overall…ESPN lists Commack as the nation's 75th-best receiver…Commack posses a great blend of deceptive speed, toughness and the ability to make acrobatic catches in traffic…AJC Super Southern 100…Prep Star All-Region Team…FSWAA All-State 4A Honorable Mention…had 43 catches for over 600 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior…clocked a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash…chose Florida State over South Carolina, Georgia Tech, Illinois, NC State and Purdue.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL (St. Thomas Aquinas)
RANKINGS: Rivals — 35th (OG), Scout — 44th (OT), ESPN — 50th (OT)
Three-star recruit by Rivals and Scout.com…the 35th-best guard in America according to Rivals…Scout lists him as the 44th-best tackle prospect in this class…rated 50th among offensive tackles this year by ESPN…disciplined player who understands technique, leverage and balance according to Scout.com…Scout considers Datko one of the top offensive line prospects in Broward County…PrepStar All-Region Team…FSWAA All-State 5A First Team offense…Miami Herald and South Florida Sun Sentinel All-Broward County…ran the 40 in a time of 5.3…played on St. Thomas' 14-1 State Championship squad…played for the state title every year of his high school career…chose FSU over UCF and FIU.
Duncan, SC (Byrnes)
RANKINGS: Rivals 250 — 242nd, Rivals — 8th (WDE), Rivals — 8th (South Carolina), ESPN 150 — 20th (DE), Scout — 41st (DE), SuperPrep – 4th (South Carolina), SuperPrep – 31st (Defensive Line)
Rated a four-star defensive end by Rivals…garnered three stars from Scout.com…a top 20 defensive end prospect according to ESPN…Rivals has Dawkins as a top 10 prospect among weakside defensive ends and the eighth-best player coming out of South Carolina this season…Scout ranks him as the 41st-best defensive end prospect…PrepStar All-Region Team…AP All-State selection as a senior…his Byrnes team went 15-0 and captured the state championship…played in Max Emfinger's All-American Bowl Game Classic in Jackson, Mississippi…captained his team to a 42-0 victory as he recorded five sacks and double digit tackles…also played in the 71st annual Shrine Bowl where he recorded three tackles and broke up a pass…this past season he recorded 115 tackles, 14 sacks and recovered five fumbles… in 2006 he recorded 46 solo tackles, 56 assists, three sacks and 18 tackles for loss…posted a 4.68 in the 40…received scholarship offers from 10 schools including Illinois, Michigan State, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia Tech.
Jacksonville, FL (Bolles)
RANKINGS: ESPN — 57th (OT)
Sleeper recruit comes to FSU having never played on the offensive line in high school…missed his junior season after tearing his ACL…ESPN lists Faircloth as the 57th-best offensive tackle prospect in this year's class and believes he has a lot of upside and real promise…FSWAA All-State 2A Second Team…played on the defensive line at Bolles as a senior and recorded 80 tackles…sister plays softball at Mississippi…chose FSU over Memphis, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and UCF.
Columbus, GA (Carver)
RANKINGS: Rivals – 75th, Rivals – 7th (Athlete), Rivals – 6th (Georgia), Scout – 30th (WR), ESPN – 42nd (WR)
Four-star recruit according to both Rivals and Scout.com…SuperPrep All-American…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…AJC Super Southern 100…Class AAA All-State selection as a senior…first team all-city as a junior…ESPN describes Fortson as "a massive target" with a "wonderful combination of size, strength, quick hands and speed"…ESPN summed up Fortson by saying "Overall, Fortson is big and physical, and you don't find receivers with his size, speed and change-of-direction skills"…registered over 1,500 yards and 22 receiving TDs in his final two seasons at Carver…runs a 4.6 in the 40 and has a 33" vertical…max bench is 265 and max squat is 390…chose FSU over Auburn, Clemson, Alabama, Kentucky, Louisville and South Carolina.
Tallahassee, FL (Lincoln)
RANKINGS: ESPN — 149th (WR), Scout — 214th (WR)
Burst onto the scene as a senior totaling more than 1,100 receiving yards on 29 receptions while scoring 13 touchdowns…averaged 38 yards per catch in 2007…ESPN has Gehres ranked 149th among receivers and Scout.com has him listed at 214… ESPN cites his body control, concentration and excellent hands as some of the reasons he delivers the big catch on third down and in the red zone…according Scouts, Inc. Gehres could cause major match-up problems down the road…FSWAA All-State 4A Second Team offense… Tallahassee Democrat All-Big Bend first team…timed at 4.53 in the 40-yard dash…posted a 4.5 GPA at Lincoln…grandfather played at FSU in the 1950's…chose FSU over offers from Illinois, Michigan State, Iowa and South Florida.
Pensacola, FL (Pensacola)
RANKINGS: ESPN 150 — 34th (DT), Rivals — 51st (DT), Rivals — 61st (Florida Top 100), Scout — 37th (DT), SuperPrep – 89th (Florida)
Three-star defensive tackle according to Rivals and Scout.com…both ESPN and Scout.com have him rated in the top 40 among defensive tackle prospects…Rivals ranks Hill as the 51st-best DT prospect and 61st among all recruits in the state of Florida…FSWAA All-State 3A First Team Defense… PrepStar All-Region Team…had eight sacks and 65 tackles as a senior…recorded 9.5 sacks as a junior…timed at 4.9 in the 40…has dropped his weight from 300 to 270…chose FSU over USF.
Blairstown, NJ (Blair Academy)
RANKINGS: Rivals — 22nd (New Jersey)
Three-star athlete according to Rivals…ranked as the 22nd-best player from the state of New Jersey this season…Scouts, Inc. believes Imeokparia is a good back and they like "his speed, toughness and ability to run between the tackles with authority"…Scout.com lists Imeokparia as the 185th-ranked running back in this class…rushed for 600 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2005…67 tackles and three interceptions in 2006…last name pronounced em-ee-OH-pahr-e-ya…ran the 40 in 4.41 and has a 32" vertical…3.0 GPA…chose FSU over Tennessee, Boston College, UNC, Michigan State, Louisville and Cincinnati.
Tampa, FL (Middleton)
Received interest from Florida, Tennessee and Maryland…rushed for 1,200 yards in back-to-back seasons…scored 16 touchdowns as a senior…started out his junior season playing quarterback before moving to running back half way through the year… an Old Spice Red Zone High School Football Player of the Year…all-county and all-state honorable mention as a senior…chose FSU over Toledo.
Tallahassee, FL (Lincoln)
RANKINGS: Rivals 250 — 227th, Rivals — 10th (TE), Scout — 27th (TE), ESPN — 38th (TE), SuperPrep – 62nd (Florida)
Little continues the great tradition of Lincoln High School players coming to Florida State…four-star tight end according to Rivals…Rivals has Little rated as the fifth-fastest tight end prospect this year…Scout lists him as the 27th-best TE prospect…ESPN has him listed at 38th at his position…PrepStar All-Region Team…FSWAA All-State 4A Honorable Mention…played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl…ran a 4.6 40-yard dash…chose FSU over Ohio State, Tennessee, NC State, Illinois, USF and Minnesota.
Thomasville, GA (Thomas County Central)
Thomasville Times-Enterprise's Defensive Player of the Year…his Thomas County Central team had a perfect record in 2007 before losing in the class AAAA semifinal to finish the year at 13-1…selected to play in the GACA North-South All-Star game…recorded 25 tackles as a senior but opponents avoided the lineman "at all costs" according to Central coach Ed Pilcher.
Tampa, FL (Hillsborough)
RANKINGS: Rivals — 21st (DT), Rivals — 41st (Florida), ESPN 150 — 27th (DT), Scout — 15th (DT), SuperPrep – 86th (Florida)
Both Rivals and Scout.com list McCray as a four-star prospect…Scout has McCray listed as the 15th-best DT in this class…both ESPN and Rivals have him in the top 30 at his position…according to ESPN and Scouts, Inc., McCray is a "disruptive defender"…PrepStar All-American…FSWAA All-State 4A Honorable Mention…played in the FACA North vs. South All-Star game…recorded 15 sacks as a junior…ran a 4.68 in the 40…wrestled and participated in track at Hillsborough…chose FSU over Miami, LSU, Ohio State, Florida and Rutgers among others.
Virginia Beach, VA (Bayside)
RANKINGS: SI/Takkle — 8th, SI/Takkle — 2nd (QB), Prep Star — 17th, CSTV — 17th, Rivals 100 — 43rd, Rivals — 2nd (Dual Threat QB), Rivals — 1st (Virginia), ESPN 150 — 51st, ESPN 150 — 6th (QB), SuperPrep – 12th, SuperPrep – 2nd (Virginia), SuperPrep – 3rd (Quarterbacks)
One of the top quarterback recruits in the nation in 2008… PARADE All-American…three major services (Rivals, Scout and SI) have Manuel listed as the second-best QB… SI/Takkle rate Manuel the eighth-best recruit regardless of position…a five-star QB recruit according to Scout…rated the best player in the state of Virginia this year by Rivals…Rivals has Manuel rated second for arm strength and accuracy…Tom Luginbill of Scouts, Inc. considers him an outstanding prospect…PrepStar Dream Team member…AJC Super Southern 100… SI/Takkle calls Manuel a "world-class quarterback" who "could be a superstar on the next level"…starting QB in the Under Armour All-American game where he completed 5 of 6 passes for 71 yards in leading Team White to a win…Scouts, Inc. compared Manuel to "a smaller JaMarcus Russell" after watching the QB practice in Orlando…honorable mention "Best Arm" at the Under Armour All-Star game…accounted for almost 7,400 yards and 68 TDs in his high school career…threw for 48 TDs and ran for 12 in his career at Bayside…completed at least 56% of his passes every season of his high school career…passed for nearly 4,000 yards combined in his junior and senior seasons… had at least 1,300 yards passing as a sophomore, junior and senior…nearly threw for 2,000 yards (1,973) as a junior and had 19 TD passes as a senior…also rushed for 541 yards as a senior…earned All-Tidewater district honors…named second-team all-state in Group AAA…participated in Elite 11 camp…runs a 4.6 in the 40…a Dallas Cowboy fan who models his game after New England QB and NFL MVP Tom Brady…chose FSU over LSU, Oregon, Tennessee and Alabama among others.
Philadelphia, PA (Roman Catholic)
RANKINGS: CSTV — 86th, Rivals 100 — 100th, Rivals — 9th (OLB), Rivals – 5th (Pennsylvania), ESPN 150 — 46th (LB), Scout — 35th (S), Scout – 19th (Pennsylvania), SuperPrep – 9th (ATH), SuperPrep – 10th (Pennsylvania)
Four-star prospect and a top five player in the state of Pennsylvania according to Rivals…Rivals considers him the ninth-best OLB prospect in this class…PrepStar All-Region Team…played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl…named honorable mention for best closing speed and most physical at the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl…won the league championship with Roman Catholic as a senior as he was named a Class 4A First Team All-State selection…recorded 65 tackles, four sacks and five pass break-ups as a junior while playing safety, cornerback and linebacker…caught 13 TD passes his sophomore season…clocked at 4.45 in the 40-yard dash…chose FSU over offers from Penn State, Georgia Tech, Michigan State and Temple.
Fairburn, GA (Creekside)
RANKINGS: Scout — 22nd (CB), ESPN 150–36th, ESPN 150–5th (CB), Rivals–32nd (CB)
Georgia native is already enrolled at Florida State…rated the 36th-best player in America by ESPN and the fifth-best cornerback…ESPN believes he has the potential to become an elite player at the next level…according to ESPN Parks is "an absolute monster of an athletic cornerback with versatility on offense and the measurables every coach in America wants in their perimeter players" and that he can match up with "just about any player in America"…Tom Luginbill of Scouts, Inc. considers him an outstanding prospect…Scout.com gave Parks four stars and considers him the 22nd best CB in the nation…Rivals ranks him as the 32nd-best safety in the 2008 class and the 27th-best prospect in the state of Georgia…a three-star safety according to Rivals… Prep Star All-Region Team…participated in the Under Armour All-America High School Football Game…Scouts, Inc. said Parks reminded them of Baltimore Ravens coner Chris McAllister after watching the FSU commit practicing in Orlando…led Team Click-Clack with three tackles in the game…recorded 45 tackles, four interceptions and two fumble recoveries during his senior year for the Creekside Seminoles…recorded 43 tackles and had four interceptions during his junior season…timed at 4.43 in the 40 and benched 305 pounds…graduated with a 3.0 GPA…chose Florida State over Ohio State, Alabama, Auburn and Tennessee.
Arcadia, FL (El Camino CC/De Soto)
RANKINGS: Rivals Junior College 50 — 13th, SuperPrep – 16th (Juco 100)
Four-star recruit according to Scout.com and Rivals…many consider Pressley to be the top junior college running back in the state of California and one of the best in the nation…Rivals sees Pressley as an All-America candidate player at the next level…PrepStar Junior College All-American…first team All-Mission Football Conference selection…rushed for 832 yards and 11 touchdowns at El Camino in 2007 despite averaging less than 10 carries per game…shared duties in the backfield with three other running backs who are expected to play at D1 schools in 2008…accounted for 171.3 yards per game in offense for Monterey Peninsula College as a freshman in 2006…had 1,211 yards rushing, 147 receiving yards, 357 yards on returns and scored 23 touchdowns….runs a 4.4 in the 40, benches a max of 385, has a squat max of 500 and a 33″ vertical leap…played QB his entire life before going to junior college and moving to tailback…teammate at El Camino with fellow FSU signee Corey Surrency…chose FSU over Kansas State, Colorado, Mississippi, Nebraska, Arizona and Washington State.
Clayton, OH (Northmont)
RANKINGS: Rivals — 128th, Rivals — 15th (OT), Rivals — 8th (Ohio Top 50), ESPN — 18th (OT), Scout — 27th (OT), SuperPrep – 34th (Midwest)
Four-star prospect according to Scout and Rivals…ranked the fifth-best athlete among all offensive line prospects by Rivals…Rivals considers Sanders to have All-America ability on the collegiate level…PrepStar All-American…Anthony Munoz Foundation Offensive Lineman of the Year…named Under Armour All-American, ESPNU All-American, ONN Ohio All-State, All-Conference and All-District…ran a 5.3 in the 40, maxed out on the bench at 305, squats 475 and has a 26″ vertical…started as the varsity LT since the beginning of his sophomore season…helped his team make the state playoffs and finish with a 7-4 record as a senior…SuperPrep believes Sanders has the potential to be an outstanding lineman at the next level…member of The National Honor Society with a 3.475 GPA…holds the rank of Eagle scout in the Boy Scouts of America…has received superior rankings as a violist in the chamber orchestra…born in Columbia, SC…mother attended the University of Georgia…chose FSU over offers from Georgia, Florida, LSU, Clemson and UCLA among others.
Tampa, FL (Plant)
RANKINGS: ESPN — 64th (OT)
Won the Jimbo Kynes Outstanding Lineman Award given to the top linemen in Hillsborough County beating out five-star offensive tackle Matt Patchan for the award…FSWAA All-State 4A Second Team selection…Scouts, Inc. believes Sanderson can develop into a "steal" for Florida State…key member of a Plant team that went 26-2 the last two seasons…protected two of the top QB's in the state of Florida the last two seasons…in 2006 he protected Florida's Mr. Football Robert Marve who is expected to enter spring drills as the starting QB at the University of Miami…this past season he blocked for junior Aaron Murray who already has received offers from Florida, Tennessee and Georgia among others…played in the FACA North vs. South All-Star game…brother plays for South Carolina…chose FSU over offers from Michigan State, FAU, FIU, Toledo and Ball State and interest from Michigan and Louisville.
Thomasville, GA (Thomas County Central)
Thomasville Times-Enterprise's Offensive Player of the Year…his Thomas County Central team had a perfect record in 2007 before losing in the class AAAA semifinal to finish the year at 13-1…all-state selection…selected to play in the GACA North-South All-Star game…set records at Central for touchdowns in a season (35), touchdowns in a career (81) and rushing yards in a season (2,028).
Ft. Heflin, AL (Cleburne County)
Pigskin Round-Up All Star Team 2007…advanced to the second round of the Class 4A playoffs in 2007…tore his ACL in 2006 Class 4A State Playoff game…his father is the defensive coordinator at Cleburne County…chose FSU over Samford and Troy.
Murfreesboro, TN (Riverdale)
RANKINGS: ESPN 150 — 25th (OL), Rivals — 51st (OG), Rivals – 8th (Tennessee), Scout — 71st (OT), SuperPrep – 15th (Tennessee)
Three-star lineman according to both Rivals and Scout.com…Rivals rates Spurlock the eighth-best player to come out of the state of Tennessee this year…Scouts, Inc. calls Spurlock a "tenacious prospect"…PrepStar All-Region team… 2006 All-Region 4-5A selection…chose FSU over offers from Louisville, Ole Miss, UNC, NC State, Tennessee, Colorado and MTSU.
Crescent City, FL (Crescent City)
RANKINGS: Rivals — 20th (DE), Rivals – 85th (Florida), Scout — 59th (DE), ESPN 150 — 63rd (DE)
Three-star lineman according to both Rivals and Scout.com…PrepStar All-Region team…FSWAA All-State 2B First Team Defense…played football for a full season for the first time in 2006…in 2006 he recorded 37 tackles and eight sacks defensively and caught three passes for 50 yards and a TD as a tight end…as a senior he recorded 56 tackles and 12 sacks…Crescent City went 10-0 his senior season…also plays center for the basketball team at Crescent City…runs the 40 in 4.56, has a 30.5″ vertical and maxes out at 285 on the bench…has a personal best of 6'8″ in the high jump…placed twice in that event in the state finals…holds 17 offers and chose FSU over South Carolina, Tennessee, NC State, Virginia Tech, UCF and Arizona State.
Miami, FL (El Camino CC/Southridge)
RANKINGS: Scout – 5th (Junior College), Rivals — 9th (Junior College 50), SuperPrep – 10th (Juco 100)
Five-star recruit according to Scout.com…Rivals lists him as a four-star wide receiver…one of the top junior college players in America…PrepStar Junior College All-American…this past season he had 30 receptions for more than 670 yards…had 23 catches for 432 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman in 2006…had six catches for 125 yards in the state championship game…runs a 4.45 in the 40…chose FSU over LSU, Oregon, West Virginia, Oregon State, Cal, Colorado, Louisville and Arizona.
Jacksonville, FL (First Coast)
RANKINGS: ESPN 150 — 47th, ESPN 150 — 3rd (ATH), Rivals — 15th (RB), Rivals – 49th (Florida), Scout — 46th (RB), SuperPrep – 31st (Florida)
Three-star back according to both Rivals and Scout.com…Scouts, Inc. says Thomas is an outstanding prospect who has the "ability to create mismatches against most opponents" and considers him a player that could be a contributor as a true freshman…ESPN says Thomas has a "supreme blend of size and speed"…PrepStar All-Region team…AJC Super Southern 100…FSWAA All-State 4A Second Team Offense…rushed for 900 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior…played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl…chose FSU over LSU, Illinois, Georgia Tech, NC State, South Carolina and Purdue.
Lake Worth, FL (Butler CC/John I. Leonard)
RANKINGS: Rivals — 3rd (Junior College) SuperPrep – 14th (Juco 100)
Five star recruit according to Rivals…the only junior college player to move from four to five stars in the final Rivals Top 100…four-star rated recruit by Scout.com…NJCAA Football Player of the Year…Region 6 Player of the Year…Prep Star Junior College All-American…NJCAA and JC Gridwire First Team All-American…named All-Jayhawk Conference…his Butler team finished the year 12-0 and was awarded a share of the 2007 NJCAA Football title after beating No. 1 Snow College 56-27…led the best junior college defense in the nation this past year…the Grizzlies' defense allowed just over 235 yards per game and a mere 11 points per contest…the Butler defense recorded four shutouts last season and went 15 consecutive quarters without allowing a point…set a Butler record with 24.5 sacks, which led the NJCAA…also led the nation with six forced fumbles…ranked 23rd in the nation with 97 tackles…recorded 14.5 tackles for loss…in his final game he had eight tackles, two for a loss, a sack, a pass deflection and a blocked PAT in defeating the No. 1 team in the country…was named the game's defensive MVP…played for defensive line coach Steve Braet at Butler who has coached 24 All-Americans and three NFL players… spent a brief period of time at Rutgers…ran the 40 in 4.55 and has a 30″ vertical leap…chose FSU over Miami, Oklahoma, UNC, Arkansas, West Virginia, South Carolina and Kansas State.
Davenport, FL (Ridge Community)
RANKINGS: ESPN 150 — 40th (LB), Rivals 250 — 197th, Rivals — 10th (LB), Scout — 24th (MLB)
One of three early enrollees in the 2008 class…four-star inside linebacker by Rivals.com…ranked the ninth-best inside linebacker in the country and the 24th-best prospect in the state of Florida by Rivals…also a member of the Rivals 250…scout ranks Williams as the 24th-best inside linebacker prospect…ESPN has Williams rated at #40 at his position… Prep Star All-American…named Polk County Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and all-county as a sophomore…totaled almost 300 tackles in three seasons with 48 TFL and 25 sacks…had 122 tackles, nine sacks, 20 QB hurries and 26 TFL as a junior in 2006…also played running back where he carried the ball 72 times for 604 yards as a junior… rushed for 138 yards on just 13 carries (10.6 average) and scored two touchdowns in Davenport's 27-0 shutout win over Auburndale (Fla.)…FSWAA All-State 3A Second Team Defense…co-MVP of the Scout.com combine in Jacksonville…ran the 40-yard dash in 4.68…maxed out at 320 on the bench and squatted 545 pounds…vertical measured at 30″… chose Florida State over LSU, Ohio State and Florida.


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One of the most common problems that arises when secondary school students work on problems about area is the confusion between area and perimeter. Looking at a common textbook treatment of area and permiter suggests why this confusion might arise: many textbooks introduce perimeter and area separately, but on consecutive pages of the book, using exactly the same diagrams and examples, often looking at areas of rectangles. A child takes away from this a formula for area (length multiplied by width) and a formula for perimeter ($2l + 2w$) having worked mainly with rectangles.
Perhaps a better approach would be to work with the concepts of area and perimeter together. By looking conceptually at the two quantities, it becomes clearer that they measure two different properties of a shape, and the names 'area' and 'perimeter' can be hung onto the concepts once the student has a need of names to refer to them. Take a look at the problem
Warmsnug Double Glazing
. A student does not need a formula for calculating area or perimeter in order to appreciate that some of the windows need more glass than others, and some need more frame than others. To solve the problem, the concepts of area and perimeter need to be present, but the names do not.
Another common misconception among students with a shaky grasp of area and perimeter is the notion that the two increase together, that is, the greater the area the greater the perimeter and vice versa.
Changing Areas, Changing Perimeters
directly challenges that notion by provoking students to think about the two quantities together and to vary one while keeping the other the same.
Area is an important concept for older students too. When learning about calculus, the idea of integration as area becomes very useful for applications. Many students have a superficial understanding of differentiation based on applying a rule ($x^n$ differentiates to give $nx^{n-1}$) and then learn integration as the inverse of differentiation. In the same way that learning about area and perimeter separately, as rules to be memorised, leads to students confusing the two concepts, many markers of A level papers will have seen students integrating rather than differentiating, or vice versa, because the students are following a rule rather than showing their understanding of a concept.
Integration Matcher
requires no understanding of integration or differentiation, as the cards can be handed out with the explanation that some of the graphs show the area under the curve of some of the other graphs, and students can be invited to match them. This helps students to develop a conceptual understanding of integration as area that can then be applied to problems. Of course, the same set of cards could be used to encourage students to explore graphs of the gradient as a precursor to differentiation!
Research shows that conceptual understanding leads to students retaining knowledge much better than rote learning of formulae. We hope that working on some of the tasks identified above will help students to develop the important concepts that will lead to better understanding as well as examination success!
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The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards went off without a hitch — except for Gwen Stefani flub of Emmy Award-winner Stephen Colbert's name — and in the end, comedy was the winner. Check out the night's biggest moments, which include a somber, yet cheerful look at the life of late comedy legend Robin Williams.
Williams remembrance:
Comedian Billy Crystal presented a brief but emotional tribute to Robin Williams that consisted of a montage of Williams' greatest stand-up bits, starting with a Williams appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson."
Williams committed suicide Aug. 11 at his home in Marin County. He was 63.
"It's very hard to talk about him in the past because he was so present in all our lives," said Crystal, adding that Williams was "the brightest star in the comedy galaxy."
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Emmys host battle:
Emmys host Seth Meyers captivated the crowd with a hilarious opening monologue that poked fun at the awards show's move to Monday to avoid conflict with the MTV Video Music Awards, the blurred lines of the awards categories and more. But then fellow comedian Jimmy Kimmel came on stage and stole the show. Kimmel's jabs at actor Matthew McConaughey and Ricky Gervais got folks on Twitter deeming him the funnier man, with some suggesting he host next year's Emmys.
Weird mashup?:
Weird Al Yankovic stunned Emmy viewers with a mash-up of parody TV theme songs, from "Mad Men" to "Game of Thrones."
The singer, who took the stage with dancers and Andy Samberg of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," even stepped off stage to present "Thrones" creator George R.R. Martin with a typewriter, urging the author to hurry up with more novels because the HBO show is nearly caught up with the book series.
Big kiss:
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Bryan Cranston may be the next it couple. The two shared a long, passionate kiss as Louis-Dreyfus walked to the stage to accept her award for best actress in a comedy series. The stunt was part of a sketch that started when the two actors presented an award together earlier in the night.
Louis-Dreyfus confirmed later that night that she and Cranston asked their spouses for permission before the show.
Netflix party bus:
The casts of "Orange is the New Black" and "House of Cards" arrived in style on a party bus, where both casts admitted on the red carpet that they were impressed with each others' party skills.
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Psycho II & Psycho III (US - BD RA)
Gabe checks into the Bates Motel and is the 1,000th critic to make that reference
Psycho II
While reviewing Douglas Hickox's Zulu Dawn, a prequel to Zulu that was released 15 years after the original, I wondered if the space between them set some kind of record. I came to the uninformed conclusion that the 16-year period from Return of the Jedi to The Phantom Menace's must've been the longest stretch, entirely forgetting that Richard Franklin's Psycho II was released a whopping 23 years after Hitchcock's original redefined cinematic horror. I'm sure there's an even longer gap out there somewhere, but I can't imagine a sequel to a film as important and influential as Psycho having its accepted, canon sequel (not an Italian cash-in) released as late as Psycho II. The Star Wars analogy isn't even appropriate, because by the time that franchise reached Jedi it was already dealing with diminished returns. Psycho went out on top. It was a phenomenon when released and its reputation has only grown with time. In addition, The Phantom Menace was released (initially) to unbridled enthusiasm – it was a social event. When Psycho II opened (against, no kidding, Return of the Jedi) it was met with muted skepticism. In the end, Franklin's film made enough money at the box office, but the major critics weren't particularly supportive. But, like the original, Psycho II's reputation has improved with time.
Screenwriter Tom Holland (writer/director of Fright Night and Child's Play) took on the challenge with a conceptual slant that made use of the huge gap between films and paid deft homage to the original's major themes (so many evil mothers!). The film begins with Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) being found sane and released from the psychiatric hospital. His attempts at re-entering a normal life are interrupted when Lila Loomis (Vera Miles) and her daughter Mary (Meg Tilly) conspire to drive him insane. But the plan is complicated when Mary realizes she cares for Norman and someone starts offing interlopers with a big, sharp, butcher knife. For his part Franklin, who got the job after he made a particularly Hitchcockian Australian thriller called Roadgames, creates a doom-soaked mood and keeps his direction simple (save some outrageously Welles-ian crane shots), so that Holland's clever and at times touching screenplay can do its job. For the sake of context, it's important to note that the film was made at the height of the early '80s slasher boom, yet it does not conform to many of the genre's conventions. Franklin's certainly earns his R-rating with some spectacular scenes of violence, but doesn't revel in the gore, nor is Holland's script over-populated by a cadre of nubile college students. In fact, the one scene featuring heavy-petting teenagers (which appears to be poking fun at the genre's conventions) actually serves the story, because it is the audience's first clue as to what's happening in the Bates Motel basement. Beside this one scene, the mystery surrounding the murderer's identity and Norman's 'mythology' are really the only particularly 'slashery' things about this straight-faced mix of melodrama and suspense. Sometimes the melodrama veers into soap opera territory, but the tone serves the film's intent to make us pity poor Norman right up to the shovel-to-the-head surprise ending.
This disc marks Psycho II's first Blu-ray release and is presented in 1080p video, framed at the correct 1.85:1 aspect ratio (most of the earlier DVD releases were pan & scan). It is a particularly handsome film thanks in large part to the efforts of John Carpenter's favourite cinematographer, Dean Cundey. Cundey's expert use of colour and contrast makes it a prime candidate for an HD upgrade. Psycho II is slightly less stylized than some of Cundey's work, but follows the lead he set for himself, including hard shadows, soft highlights, and vivid blue & orange gels. The darkness is not a problem, thanks to the differentiations created by sharp edges, and the more surreal colours pop nicely against the warm brown base palette. The film does look its age – it has a constant stream of fine grain and a few flecks of print damage, but it also offers plenty of complex details and patterns that were missing on SD versions. Scream Factory has included a 5.1 remix and the original 2.0 sound here, both presented in uncompressed DTS-HD Master Audio. This isn't the film's first 5.1 release, but it is the first time this mix has been released stateside. The remix is subtle enough that I'm going to recommend it over the 2.0 track, if for no other reason than the discrete center channel. The surround speakers are left relatively quiet, but the stereo speakers offer plenty of ambience and texture. There's also no notable difference in the incidental effects between the two tracks. The only real 'problem' with the remix is that Jerry Goldsmith's score sounds so outrageously great that it doesn't quite match the 'age' of the rest of the track. The extras include an audio commentary with screenwriter Tom Holland, an optional audio track featuring 15 minutes of vintage interviews with Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Janet Leigh, Richard Franklin, and Alfred Hitchcock, cast and crew interviews from an EPK (35:20, SD from a video source), two trailers, four TV spots, and a still gallery.
Psycho III
Psycho III picks up right where the last film left off – with Norman attempting to regain normalcy after murdering another mother figure. After establishing the essential ingredients of previous film, Charles Edward Pogue's screenplay returns to Hitchcock's original formula to turn it on its head. The first act recasts the Marion Crane character as Maureen Coyle (Diana Scarwid), a pixie-haired nun who leaves her convent, following a crisis of faith (and some involuntary nunslaughter). Maureen finds herself at the Bates Motel, where Norman immediately notices that she bears a striking resemblance to someone 'Mother' once killed. Norman watches through his peephole as she strips for a bath, then, like clockwork, grabs his favourite wig, enters the bathroom with a butcher knife overhead, and…notices that Maureen has slit her wrists. This is more than a simple twist on the theme – it's a clever way of giving Norman a second chance, which helps to preserve the audience's sympathy for him as he goes about his dirty business (there's no question as to who is doing the killing this time).
I have to admit that I'm far less familiar with Psycho III than I am with the first two films in the series. I was under the impression that it was mostly respected simply because Anthony Perkins was given a chance at the helm and didn't totally muck it up. Watching the film again for the first time in probably 15 years, I'm pleasantly surprised to see not only that Psycho III is the most entertaining of the sequels, but that Perkins took on the challenge with all the piss and vinegar of a first-time filmmaker half his age. It makes sense that he would know what he was doing, because he spent his acting career working with some of the best directors in the history of the medium, including George Cukor, Stanley Kramer, Orson Welles, René Clément, Stephen Sondheim, Mike Nichols, John Huston, Sidney Lumet, Ken Russell, and, of course, Alfred Hitchcock. He had to have learned something along the way. Some critics have compared his work here favourably to Hitch's (he makes references to Vertigo, The Birds, and, of course, the first Psycho), but he appears to have also been inspired by filmmakers that were known for their Hitchcock mimicry, chiefly Brian DePalma, Dario Argento, and even Michael Mann – all filmmakers with much more of an '80s mentality. Franklin mostly avoided period specifications, but Perkins dives head first into the MTV Generation's affection for rapid editing, long shadows, and neon gels. He's also more willing to include gratuitous T&A and graphic violence than Franklin was. Sometimes all of this style gets in the way of the central story, which splits the film between a traditional dramatic thriller, a music video, and a typical, post- Friday the 13th slasher.
Psycho III's first ever 1080p, 1.85:1 Blu-ray transfer is solid, but slightly mushier than the Psycho II disc. The overall image quality is a little uneven, which makes me assume less effort was put into cleaning the print. Some scenes appear nearly perfect, while others are notable more grainy and dusted with artefacts. Details are crisp and robust, though, sometimes, over-sharpening causes minor edge haloes. Cinematographer Bruce Surtees, who made a name for himself shooting early Clint Eastwood movies, keeps his foundation palette relatively brownish, but saturates the more ornate sequences in hyper-vibrant and clean neon hues. These only feature a hint of low level noise during the grainier, less constrasty moments. This Blu-ray features the first R1 version of Psycho III's 5.1 mix and it is presented here in DTS-HD Master Audio, alongside another DTS-HD track in the original 2.0. Again, the discrete center channel dialogue and stronger musical track are enough for me to recommend the 5.1 remix over the 2.0 original, but neither is weak. In fact, both are even stronger than their Psycho II counterparts. The basic volume levels are keyed a little higher, leading to minor distortion on the loudest dialogue, but the effects work is warmer and more natural. Composer Carter Burwell, who you probably know from his with work with the Coen Brothers, avoided almost any comparisons to Bernard Herrmann with this unique and eerie score that blends electronic and symphonic elements. The extras include an audio commentary with screenwriter Charles Edward Pogue, Watch the Guitar, an interview with actor Jeff Fahey (16:50, HD), Patsy's Last Night, an interview with actress-turned-director Katt Shea (8:40, HD), Mother's Maker, an interview with special make-up effects artist Michael Westmore (11:10, HD), Body Double, an interview with Diana Scarwid's body double, Brinke Stevens (5:10, HD), a trailer, a TV spot, and a still gallery.
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I have both of these winging their way to my home - niceeeeeeeeeeee.
"You smell like toasted cheese sandwiches."
lmao. He does kind of look like Vinnie Mac on that cover.
There's always all those dtv Disney sequel's that get released decades after its predecessor debuted... But like Thing '11, I'm sure we're not counting those either.
On that note, I look forward to seeing these in HD after this review.
There's always all those dtv Disney sequel's that get released decades after its predecessor debuted... But like Thing '11, I'm sure we're not counting those either.
On that note, I look forward to seeing these in HD after this review.
I had to do a double-take on the cover for Psycho III. I could have sworn that it was Vince McMahon on the cover!
We're not counting the 2011 The Thing for anything -_-
The 19 years in between The Last Picture Show and Texasville is pretty close, and the Show is arguably no less an important film than Psycho.
There's also 20 years in between Romero's Day and Land of the Dead films, 19 in between Indiana Jones flicks and 29 in between John Carpenter's The Thing and 2011's The Thing, as long as you count it as a prequel/sequel and not and remake.
There's also 20 years in between Romero's Day and Land of the Dead films, 19 in between Indiana Jones flicks and 29 in between John Carpenter's The Thing and 2011's The Thing, as long as you count it as a prequel/sequel and not and remake.
The bit with the shovel is for eternity.
I love these movies.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 24th September 2013
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Screenwriter Commentaries, Interview Audio Option, Vintage EPK Interviews, Watch the Guitar, Patsy's Last Night, Mother's Maker, Body Double, Trailers, TV Spots, Stills
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Richard Franklin, Anthony Perkins
Cast: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Meg Tilly, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey
Genre: Drama, Film-Noir, Horror and Thriller
Length: 205 minutes
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February 06, 2013 13:00 ET
BOCA RATON, FL--(Marketwire - Feb 6, 2013) - CRC Press is pleased to announce that Statistical and Machine-Learning Data Mining: Techniques for Better Predictive Modeling and Analysis of Big Data, Second Edition and Designing Network On-Chip Architectures in the Nanoscale Era were selected for Intel Corporation's Recommend Reading List. Intel notes these two books from CRC Press were selected because "Both these books have good details and examples that enable engineers and scientists to explore these topics more in depth."
The second edition of a bestseller, Statistical and Machine-Learning Data Mining is one of the only books, to date, to distinguish between statistical data mining and machine-learning data mining. The book contains essays offering detailed background, discussion, and illustration of specific methods for solving the most commonly experienced problems in predictive modeling and analysis of big data. To better ground readers, the book provides an in-depth discussion of the basic methodologies of predictive modeling and analysis.
Going beyond isolated research ideas and design experiences, Designing Network On-Chip Architectures in the Nanoscale Era covers the foundations and design methods of network on-chip (NoC) technology. A stepping stone to the evolution of future chip architectures, this volume provides a how-to guide for designers of current NoCs as well as designers involved with 2015 computing platforms. It cohesively brings together fundamental design issues, alternative design paradigms and techniques, and the main design tradeoffs -- consistently focusing on topics most pertinent to real world NoC designers.
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The social media challenges of a large enterprise are unique from those of a startup. For example: what are often "simple" person-to-person tasks at a startup do not necessarily scale when they are administered in a company of over 1,000 employees. This meetup is designed to bring both employees of large enterprises, as well as the agencies who work with them, together to share advice, tips and make connections.
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On December 21, 2010, D'Amico died of cancer with her family by her side. She was not forgotten by the community, which honors her every year with the Gloria D'Amico Fun Run/Walk in Astoria Park to benefit the Variety Boys and Girls Club, an organization where she served as a board member.
Last week, Shore Boulevard and 21st Drive, where D'Amico called home, was renamed "The Honorable Gloria D'Amico Place."
"I was lucky enough to have two mentors, my father who taught me public service and how to serve people with honesty and integrity, and Gloria who showed me how to get in a position to help people," said Councilman Peter Vallone, Jr. "Nobody could get results the way Gloria did. She was a true trailblazer for women throughout Queens and I am honored to have been her friend."
D'Amico also served on the board of directors of Sharing and Caring, an agency that provides multiple forms of support for women with breast cancer.
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How can I deploy a SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services database from my development environment to my test, staging, QA, or production environment? I need to keep my production and development environments synchronized.
SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services has two deployment mechanisms: copy and archive-and-restore. To copy, register your development and your test, staging, QA, or production servers in Analysis Manager, then copy an entire database or selected database objects from one server to another. After copying, process the appropriate objects on the destination server. To archive and restore, create a copy of the database without any data, then archive the database on the development environment and restore it to the QA or production server. This latter approach also lets you version the .cab files in a source-control system such as Visual SourceSafe.
In SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services, you'll develop your analytical application by using Business Intelligence Development Studio, a Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 based development environment. Business Intelligence Development Studio is integrated with source-control systems (such as Visual SourceSafe). Business Intelligence Development Studio lets you version the generated XMLA script in the source-control system. After development, you'll deploy your analytical application by using an easily configurable XMLA script, which can automatically process the deployed objects. Furthermore, Business Intelligence Development Studio supports incremental deployment and processing of changes from the development environment to a QA or production environment without overwriting security or partition settings. You can also use SQL Server Management Studio to create an XMLA script of an existing Analysis Services 2005 database, execute that script against another Analysis Services instance to create a copy of that database, then process the database.


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Product launch: Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar Guitar
Few guitarists have garnered the undying devotion and admiration lavished upon Kurt Cobain, the late front man of the Seattle Grunge idols Nirvana. His song writing and playing style influenced a generation of musicians and his legacy continues to this day, with new fans discovering the bands back catalogue all the time. Of Cobain's instruments, few are as iconic as the battered 1965 Fender Jaguar acquired by the artist in 1991 and captured photographically by Charles Peterson during the bands now legendary performance at Reading Festival shortly before the troubled singer's sad demise.
Now the pioneering guitar manufacturer Fender has unveiled a posthumous tribute to coincide with the imminent 20th anniversary of Nevermind, the bands breakthrough record. The Kurt Cobain Jaguar meticulously recreates the frontman's favoured axe down to the last detail, even incorporating a road worn finish and treated hardware to lend authenticity. The artist's new signature model features a bound fretboard with pearloid dot markers and a Stratocaster headstock complete with the anachronistic 1950s-style "spaghetti" logo under the finish. In terms of electrics the custom Jaguar comes furnished with a DiMarzio® humbucking DP103 PAF 36th Anniversary neck pickup and at the bridge a DP100 Super Distortion pickup, The hardware includes triple knurled "chrome-dome" knob configuration (volume-volume-tone), three-position toggle switch, black chrome Adjusto-Matic™ bridge and Gotoh® sealed tuners. While Cobain was a left-handed player, this celebratory guitar will be made in available in both left and right-handed versions.
The Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar is available to pre-order now and ships with a black textured vinyl hard-shell case and an exclusive Fender Kurt Cobain book featuring extensive photos and commentary by Charles Peterson and an insightful interview with Nirvana guitar tech Earnie Bailey.


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Strange things happen... Was giving a satellite lab where we put two tiny "labsats" (spysats) with 2.4 GHz cameras about 1/4 and 3/4 miles away and then use a dipole with and without an 18" dish to show gain and the difference in path loss. See the set-up in the right hand photo at the top of this page: http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/ea467.html My technician placed the cameras out at 7 AM before class (both are across bodies of water, so the access distance is much greater than the line of sight path). I was giving the demo for the first group of Midshipmen and while looking at the image from the one camera, we noticed it moving and then saw a face. Looked out across the water (on the point of land right behind the dish in the photo) and saw a truck load of mexicans closely inspecting the camera. We were sure a full scale security alert would follow, because the string of "D" cell batteries inside a PVC pipe strapped to a dead tree sure looks like a pipe bomb. Then we noticed something even worse. The truck they were in was carrying a NEW tree! Fortunately, as everyone who works on a government facility knows, the diggers and the fillers are never the same crew. They tossed the new tree off the truck and drove away. SO my technician madly raced over to move the camera, while I madly scurried inside to call the local security to put out any brush fires... Fortunately, we got the camera moved to a nearby light pole before the fillers got there and replaced the tree. Second lab period began, new tree in place as if nothing had happened. No security drill either.. The academy does things like that. Complete flower beds replaced overnight so that there are no dead flowers and there is always something in bloom. Oh, and no wonder all the trees are in good health... If it ain't, then it is replaced! I was sure I was going to be spending the day chasing a landscaping crew to the nearby landfill to retrieve my camera and other goodies... Anyway, these little $75 cameras at 2.4 GHz are a great way to bring microwaves and small dishes into the classroom. Just be careful where you put them. Oh, and plan on seeing LOTS of intereference from LANS. For clear links, choose some of the $75 wireless cameras on 1.2 GHz which don't compete with LANS. But I think the FCC has cut off the supply of these coming in from China... Bob, WB4APR _______________________________________________ Sent via firstname.lastname@example.com. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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February 27, 2012 13:17 ET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - Feb 27, 2012) - Integrated advertising agency Duncan/Channon announces its selection as agency of record for Berkeley, Calif.-based Meyer Sound, the premier manufacturer of high-quality pro audio equipment. Meyer Sound's loudspeakers and digital audio systems can be found on tour with artists from Metallica to Céline Dion to Cirque du Soleil productions, and in important concert venues, stadiums, theaters and churches around the world.
Duncan/Channon will lead all creative and strategic advertising efforts, supporting Meyer Sound's B2B integrated advertising and marketing campaigns to professional audio and cinema audiences. The agency will also lead media planning and buying for the sound specialist.
"For more than 30 years, Meyer Sound has been devoted to meeting the needs of sound reinforcement professionals with the finest, most innovative products available and the most extensive customer support," said Rachel Archibald, director of marketing at Meyer Sound. "As we searched for the right partner to help us build on our leadership position in pro audio and help us further leverage that reputation in cinema, Duncan/Channon quickly became the obvious choice. We were drawn not only to their record of delivering real results for their clients and impressive digital capabilities, but a strong team with a verifiably deep appreciation for music."
Duncan/Channon team has been tasked with developing and executing integrated campaigns in print, interactive and other traditional and non-traditional media.
Said Duncan/Channon Executive Creative Director Robert Duncan: "Music is at the core of Duncan/Channon, from my background as a music journalist to hosting epic musical extravaganzas to our newly formed record label, Tip Records. As music lovers, we couldn't be more excited about the opportunity to work with the premier brand in professional audio. Anyone who knows pro sound knows that there's none better than Meyer Sound. And, secretly, we're hoping to get a deal on a new system for the Tip."
About Duncan/Channon
Founded in 1990, Duncan/Channon (www.duncanchannon.com) is an independent, full-service advertising agency, based in San Francisco. The award-winning agency delivers integrated marketing services to its growing client roster, which includes 1-800 CONTACTS, Ancestry.com, GoToMeeting, GREE International, Hard Rock, Sega and StubHub. Earlier this year, Duncan/Channon was recognized as one of only five finalists for the American Association of Advertising Agencies' O'Toole Award in the Small Agency category, the third consecutive year the agency has been so honored. Duncan/Channon has received the global REBRAND 100 award for its work on Hard Rock and Esurance. The agency is also the sole proprietor of the Tip and owner and operator of Tip Records.
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Shawn Taylor needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 217 designs submitted by 45 freelance designers.
Plum Tree Portfolios
Hello designers! This is Shawn from Plum Tree Portfolios. We're a brand new company, and are launching a website and mobile app showcasing the portfolios of hundreds of wedding photographers in North America. Our goal is to be the #1 place engaged couples come to find a photographer for their most special day.
Our target audience is engaged couples looking for a wedding photographer. They will typically be internet and mobile savvy users, ranging in age from 20-40 yrs old (and yes, typically the bride will be our first point of contact).
Our logo should meet these specific requirements:
- Simple and distinctive
- Iconic
- Should be able to stand on its own (apart from wordmark)
- Works in print and online
- Scales down to icon size (32x32) and still recognizable
- Initial submission in 80%K with (50%K for highlights if needed)
- Final submissions in CMYK/Pantone safe, and web-safe colors please
We would also like to see the following qualities:
- Would like our logo to include a tree (plum and/or portfolio represented could also work, but currently our first pick would be a tree)
- Color is a must, but should also represent well in B&W (initial submission in B&W pls - see above)
- Prefer 2D to 3D, but will look at all
- Prefer a more solid graphic logo to detailed logo - this helps with down-scalability
- Please no photo-realism
- Please no clip-art
- Avoid overly flowery logos - it is tempting with wedding related business to plaster the logo with flowers, but subtlety and simplicity will persevere
- Prefer logo on left/wordmark on right layout, but will consider others
- Please be creative and original with wordmark fonts - avoid used and abused standards like Arial and Tahoma
Look forward to seeing you designs! We will provide lots of feedback.
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I have read over all the posts but I feel the need to post my two cents.
A micron gauge is essential for any tech. I went to a scotsman class and a true class on the same day. Both their reps asked for a show of hands of who used a micron gauge. I was amazed to see that only 50 percent of the class raised their hands.
The first tech I ever rode with had a micron gauge. A supco I believe. I never seen him use it. Needless to say the first time I had to borrow his truck on a weekend call I went to use the gauge. It didn't even have batteries in it.
After he quit, I put my tools in the truck and hit the road. I ended up going to one of his previous calls on a walkin cooler. System was very, very low on refrigerant. Only about 5psi in the system. I hit it with nitrogen and the whistling noise was apperent. The leak was in the condensor on the top u joint. He didn't even cut away the surrounding steel. He heat it up and threw what looked to be about two sticks of 15 percent on it. I caught hell cutting the steel away and trying to grind down the solder with a cutoff wheel. I did get the leak fixed and haven't heard from them since.
If he would have used his micron gauge he would have know that the leak wasn't fixed.
Hell, nitrogen would have told him the same thing.


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The Best Places to Fly This Summer
Airfares to Many U.S. Destinations Have Fallen as More Head Overseas; Deals to Denver
If you haven't booked your summer plans yet, brace yourself: There's actually good news this year, for a change. Airfares to many popular U.S. destinations have dropped.
Airline ticket prices for summer travel to Tampa, Fla., New York, Denver and Washington, D.C., have fallen, after steep increases for several consecutive years, according to Orbitz.com. The average ticket already purchased for summertime flights to Chicago is down more than 18% from the same period last year. Tickets bought for Honolulu are 10% cheaper than...


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In addition to gripes on social media, Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner said Wednesday he has received hate mail from "fans" amid the Wolverines' disappointing slide out of the Rose Bowl hunt.
Via Angelique Chengelis of The Detroit News:
Devin Gardner says he has received hate mail
— angelique (@chengelis) November 13, 2013
How sad is this? Hate mail? Really?
Said Gardner, via Michigan football's official Twitter account:
Gardner: When you play well, everyone loves you. When you're losing, everyone hates you. Comes with the territory.
— Michigan Football (@umichfootball) November 13, 2013
Gardner, on receiving 'hate' tweets, "The guys who are tweeting at me have 8-10 followers — not worth responding, that's what they want."
— Michigan Football (@umichfootball) November 13, 2013
There's a word for this: pathetic.


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Special Prosecutor Named in Cook County Case
GRAND MARAIS (AP) - A former federal prosecutor will investigate whether criminal charges are warranted against Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell for his relationship with a teenage girl.
Former U.S. Attorney Thomas Heffelfinger has been appointed special prosecutor. He twice led the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota and currently works in private practice.
The parents of the 17-year-old girl filed a petition seeking a restraining order against the 46-year-old Scannell. They say Scannell had been a family friend.
The girl's mother says Scannell told her last year he loved her daughter and was having a physical relationship that involved "kissing and touching, but nothing illegal." The age of consent in Minnesota is 16.
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Number: 111-7
Date: February 2, 2009
Senate Amends and Passes H.R. 2, the
"Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009"
On January 29, 2009, the Senate passed, by a vote of 66 - 32, H.R. 2, the "Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009," after substituting the language of the Senate version of the bill (S. 275 – see Legislative Bulletin 111-3).
This bill contains a provision which would require verification of an individual's declaration of citizenship or nationality identical to that in H.R. 2 as passed by the House on January 14, 2009 (see Legislative Bulletin 111-1), except that this verification requirement would be effective on January 1, 2010 (rather than October 1, 2009). There are no other provisions of interest to SSA.
If the House agrees with the Senate amendment, the bill will be then be sent to the President. If the House does not agree with the Senate amendment, there will be a conference to resolve differences.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday revived part of a lawsuit by two attorneys who applied for prestigious Justice Department jobs during the George W. Bush administration and alleged they were denied interviews because of their liberal political views.
The department destroyed files on the lawyers' applications to be hired under the department's Honors Program. Government lawyers said they did so for lack of storage space.
However, the appeals court ruled that, while the Privacy Act bars agencies from keeping records about an individual's exercise of free speech, senior Justice Department officials should have preserved the documents because an investigation and lawsuits were foreseeable.
The applicants argued that a lower court judge ignored relevant evidence in dismissing their suit, including the fact that a screening committee comprised of two Bush administration political appointees conducted internet searches about applicants' political leanings.
Although they revived the lawsuit, the three-member panel of judges from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia refused to make the case a class action on behalf of all applicants who might have been denied interviews because of liberal political affiliations.
In her opinion for the appeals court, Circuit Judge Judith Rogers said the Justice Department had a duty to preserve the records. The fact that it did not, she concluded, supports the inference the department engaged in "spoliation," which means intentional or negligent withholding of evidence relevant to a legal proceeding.
The appellate court explicitly ordered the District Court, when it tries the case, to adopt that negative inference. The higher court said that would permit a reasonable trial court and jury to find that the two applicants were harmed by creation and use of the destroyed records.
Rogers is an appointee of President Bill Clinton. The other two appeals judges in the case are chief judge Merrick Garland, a Clinton appointee, and Thomas Griffith, an appointee of George W. Bush.
The Attorney General Honors Program is the largest and most prestigious federal entry-level attorney hiring program. Selections are made based on a demonstrated commitment to government service, academic achievement, leadership, law review experience, legal aid and clinical experience, past employment, and extracurricular activities.
"Unrebutted evidence demonstrates that department officials in control of the printed, annotated applications were on notice that department investigation and future litigation concerning the 2006 Honors Program improprieties were reasonably foreseeable," Rogers wrote. "Nevertheless, they intentionally destroyed these records."
Rogers said the director of the recruitment management office received complaints from high-ranking department officials and other employees about the handling of the 2006 attorney hiring process and were aware of the perception that it had been politicized.
Rogers said one of the Bush administration political appointees on the screening committee, Esther McDonald, conducted Internet searches to learn the ideological affiliations of applicants. A search of McDonald's computer hard drive revealed she had found that one of the attorneys, who later brought this lawsuit, had opposed the presence of military recruiters on Cornell University's campus and that another had been elected to a seat on the City Council of La Crosse, Wis., as a member of the Green Party. That information was not contained in the applications submitted by the attorneys.
Widespread criticism of the management of the Honors Program arose inside the Justice Department after the screening committee "deselected" an unusually high number of applicants who had already been invited to travel to Washington for interviews.
A Justice Department inspector general's report later found that the screening committee deselected 40 percent of highly qualified applicants with liberal affiliations and only 6 percent of highly qualified applicants with conservative affiliations.
"This decision should stand as a potent deterrent to any such high-level corruption for years to come," said attorney Dan Metcalfe, a former longtime freedom of information official at the Justice Department who represented the two applicants.


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Caterpillar (CAT – Free Caterpillar Stock Report), a heavy equipment manufacturer and Dow-30 component, has reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results. Sales regressed 10% from the year-earlier total, to $14.40 billion, while the bottom line fell 19%, to $1.54 per share. It's worth noting, however, that both figures topped our estimates and Wall Street consensus expectations. Caterpillar stock traded nicely higher on the news.
The year-over-year top-line decline was not surprising, given a spate of negative dealer sales data toward the back half of 2013. With end-user demand from mining entities still soft, Caterpillar's dealers have cut back on orders. In particular, management noted a 9% year-over-year drop in global sales during the month of December. Too, November data were even worse, with sales falling 12%. Demand has been notably weak in Asia, an engine of growth for Illinois-based Caterpillar in recent years.
The year that just ended was overshadowed by a substantial decline in sales of relatively high-margined mining products. Looking for ways to enhance operating efficiencies, Caterpillar took substantial actions to reduce costs. A lower share count also helped buffer some of the pressure on the bottom line. With the impending completion of a $7.5 billion share-repurchase initiative, the company's board of directors has approved a new authorization of $10 billion.
For 2013, sales and share profits fell 16% and 38%, respectively, to $55.65 billion and $5.75. While lackluster mining activity was significantly negative for sales and profits in the Resource Industries division, conditions within the Construction Industries and Power Systems segments stabilized during the recent year. The company's largest division, Power Systems, delivered unit profits near the 2012 record, despite lower sales.
In 2013, austerity measures enabled CAT to lower its operating costs by over $5 billion. Aggressive cost-cutting measures mitigated the impact of sluggish sales of earth-moving machinery. With demand for certain commodities, including coal, iron ore, gold, and copper, still under pressure, mining activity is liable to remain subdued. Caterpillar's mining-related sales are often a bellwether of companywide results, since the sector typically accounts for about one-third of the top line and nearly half of operating income. In particular, persistently weak demand for coal, due to the ongoing shift to natural gas as a cost-competitive and cleaner alternative, continues to hurt CAT's North American operations.
Management is looking for flattish year-over-year sales comparisons in 2014, with the measure likely rising to approximately $56 billion. Excluding restructuring actions, which are expected to reduce share net by $0.50 to $0.60 (on an after-tax basis), CAT is looking for earnings of $5.85. Moreover, CAT is seeing some signs of improvement, which should be positive for sales within the Construction Industries and Power Systems segments. Despite an expectation that global mine production will increase in 2014, industrywide spending on new equipment is apt to be depressed. As a result, sales in the Resource Industry will probably decline.
Looking further out, Caterpillar expects the global economy to expand at a slow, steady rate to the end of this decade. We tend to agree, though it may take a few years until demand for mining equipment approaches more-normal levels. Our respective top- and bottom-line forecasts for 2016-2018 remain intact, at $72.95 billion and $10.00 a share. The stock of this blue chip, which was the second-worst performer on the Dow last year, offers wide long-term appreciation potential and a decent dividend yield.
About The Company: Caterpillar Incorporated is the world's largest producer of earthmoving equipment. Major global markets include road building, mining, logging, agriculture, petroleum, and general construction. Products include tractors, scrapers, graders, compactors, loaders, off-highway truck engines, and pipelayers. Also makes diesel & turbine engines and lift trucks. Foreign sales made up about 68% of the company's total in 2012.
At the time of this article's writing, the author did not have positions in any of the companies mentioned.


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McDowell enjoyed decorated career — Page 2 Blue Knights aid cops — Pag Amherst News-Time O M O O O go I I t— 00 M m C tfi O O 3T X 00 < I M c m m </> i— </> ® X H »- > O -^ JO <S> » M N) < O ] X> <s> Wednesday, July 25, 2001 Amherst, Ohio o X a Raceway crash kills one in stands In the wake of a crash at the Lorain County Speedway that left one woman dead, neighbors of the face track are saddened by the fatality. Two cars participating in a NASCAR race on Saturday night collided and careened into the grandstand, injuring 13 people. One of those injured, Virginia Whyel, died later at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. Whyelh, 65, was in a wheelchair. "It was just one of those freakish things," said Hal Dunfee, owner of Absolute Lighting Etc. located near the Lorain County Speedway. Dunfee said that since the cars were airborne, the barrier between the track and the bleachers couldn't have changed the outcome of the accident David Molnar, part owner of Molnar Outdoor, also near the race track, said that he didn't feel there was an adequate barrier between the track and the grandstand. "It doesn't seem to me that it would be that safe," Molnar said of the track. He did agree with Dunfee, however, that the tragedy on Saturday night was not ordinary of the races there. "I guess it's just a fluke," Molnar said. Leavitt Road resident Dallas Jus- ten agrees. "It was just a regular Saturday night," Justen said. Justen also said that though the rescue vehicles dis- r:hed to the track kept him awake, was unsure as to the magnitude of the tragedy until later. "I didn't know what was going on until I saw the TV in the morning," Justen said. Joe Schramm, who races frequently at the Lorain County Speedway, was one of the drivers on the track on Saturday night. When the crash took place, Schramm was in the pit having a flat tire fixed. "I think it was just one of those racing mishaps," Schramm said. Schramm said that the employees of the track did a good job drying the track off after a brief rain delay. They go out of their way for the safety of the drivers and the spectators," Schramm said. He said that he does plan to continue racing. Chief Dave Faight of the South Amherst Fire Department and his squad responded to the accident There were several ambulances there already when we arrived," he said. "For the situation, it was very controlled. Everyone was doing their job." "A couple of girls from Oberlin, the North Central Lorain County Ambulance service, had set up a triage," he continued. They did a great job, they got all of the wounded in one central location on the track." Faight said three helicopters, one from University Hospital and two from Metro General responded, and they landed in the middle of the track. He said that his crew actually Mtiitfd in fftahil'ying the injured. He compared the accident to Mother at the track about 10 years •go. Ten years ago I was there and it was just total chaos." Faight recalled. "Five people were hurt and it looked like 200 or more. You couldn't tell who was hurt and who wasn't I had lo climb up on a hill and count the injured and I counted 1 This situation was much wore controlled." be repealed. "I guess we have come a long way." The Lorain County Sheriff's Department concluded the crash was not caused by a slick track, according to Detective Sgt. Shawn Hadaway. "We walked the track that night ad there was no oil or any other substance on the track." Hadaway raid. Though there had been a rain .delay. Hadaway said that the track -was dry when the cm resumed ro Gene and Doris Lyle sit in their enclosed porch. The two have former teachers at Steele High School, just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They are both As parents, teachers, partners, Lyles enjoyed work in Amherst by ERIK YORKE News-Times reporter Gene and Doris Lyle have watched Amherst and its people grow and change for more than 40 years. As teachers, they taught the children of Amherst for over two decades. Having just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, the couple share fond memories of their profession and their life in Amherst "I think I made a good choice in teaching," said Gene Lyle. "There were an awful lot of very fine students." Doris Lyle agreed. "I hadn't originally intended to be a teacher but I'm glad I was. It was a wonderful life." For 34 years, Gene Lyle taught in Amherst, much of that time spent at Marion L. Steele High School, beginning there when Marion Steele was the principal "She devoted her life." said Lyle of Socle's oonmitment 10 the students. Lyle himself taught sixth grade English and seventh grade geography as well as economics, sociology and psychology at the high school level. Other offices held by Lyle during the course of his career in Amherst were Dean of Boys, assistant principal at Steele and guidance counselor. He also coached or helped coach tennis, track, football, baseball and basketball Early on in his teaching career, Lyle was very coaching-oriented. It was later, when he had an opportunity to move for another coaching position that U became dear, to him and his wife that living and teaching in Amherst was more important to them. "We still think it's a good place to raise children," said Doris Lyle. She was actually a pre-med student at Heidelberg College where she and her husband met "I could show you the spot where I was standing and where he was," said Doris Lyle of the first time she laid eyes on her husband. Gene. "She's the first woman I met that I thought I could marry," he admitted. It wasn't until after her husband had started teaching that Doris Lyle began to consider it After spending a short period of time teaching in New London, Ohio, she began teaching chemistry. La- CONTINUED on page 10 War memorial jars some nerves by ERIK YORKE News-Times reporter A new war memorial overlooking Rt 2 is inspiring different reactions among Amherst residents. The memorial, which was honored in a ceremony on July 4, features one World War II cannon of two that once sat in the lawn outside city hall. Residents have different opinions on where those cannons should be nitnaffd "It's the only lasting remembrance of WWH," said Amherst resident Leroy Kubuske. According to Kubuske. the cannons should be near the town hall, where more people can see them. "Its land of out of the way for anybody to visit". Kubuske went on to suggest that if the city has to move the cannons, a good place would be on the grounds of the Amherst Historical Society. Amherst resident Mort Plato agrees with Kubuske that the cannons should not have been moved. The new war memorial is not as satisfying as having the cannons at town hall, Plato said. "I didn't think much of it" Plato said. "I don't think it's appropriate. Especially at the sewage disposal plant" The new memorial is approximately 2,000 feet from the sewage treatment plant, according to mayor John Higgins. It's farther away from die sewage treatment plant than the new park is," Higgins said. The war memorial does share a parking lot with the Amherst Sewer and Water Department building, which is different from the sewage treatment plant According to Higgins, who made the original request to have the can- removed from the lawn at hall, the memorial was bulk Rt 2 to allow it to be seen by He atto antd that as This Active Battle Site Memorial was officially dedicated on the July 4 holday. Some residents are upset that the cannon was removed from the lawn of city hall, while others are glad to see it moved. without the cannons. "We wanted to open up the front lawn and use it for various social events," Higgins said. "Eventually we'd like a centennial bell and fountain over there." The cannons belong to the American Legion who bad representatives present at the opening ceremony. The second cannon will be returned to the American Legion to be displayed there after conetnrrton Js complete on their building. Higgins make those signs two sided. Amherst resident Diane Yale- Ptabody agrees with Higgins that the area near town hall will benefit from having the memorial Construction of the war isi. the first of as kind in Amherst Higgias mid, wss hurried to make the July 4 opening. Canendy the sips posted then face only *• "sonRt The area around city hall was so ■nail-Peabody said. Peabody went on to say that she felt the cannons were too indicative of too violence of war and should not be in such s public place. She suggested adding a plaque to the eagle statue in front of city hall as a memorial. It isn't die guns so much," Plato said of die move which he felt was itMLppnaaiam. "It's am she guns are a memorial to toe vstanas in this north lawn at town hall could be used ss a memorial site. Then the memorial to the vets would be uptown where it belongs," Plato said. "Personally. I don't mink people noticed (the cannons), didn't know they were there." said vims Gnaso, ■ftjffttyr of the Amherst beautifica- tion committee, of the prior Vf^**^ of the Gnaso agreed with Higgins, diet an important reason for moving the cannons was lo auks them more visible. "Making (the war memorial) a Mitt* in— accessible to Dsoaas that BmunBUF amjamewmami aaaypat^amewamaw^w ^aw a^w^aaaf^^ ^w^aam Cop* underage drinking offenders The Amherst Police Department has something to say to kids about drinking before they are 21 years old: don't do it According to Lt Dennis Seger, Amherst police officers are prepared to cite any underage person who is consuming alcohol Drinking underage is a first degree misdemeanor and being caught could result in a fine of up to $1,000 as well as six months in jail "If we run into you, you're going to be cited," Seger said. According to Seger, many young people like to throw parties at area motels. Others throw parties in their homes, sometimes with their parents' supervision. This, according to Seger, is still a violation of the law, contrary to the belief of some residents. According to Seger, area merchants, such ss Dairy Mart, are conscientious about the problem of underage drinking. In many cases, he said, the shops take it on themselves to punish employees who sell alcohol to minors. Still there are kids with friends, or even their own parents who are over 21 years old and are willing to purchase alcohol for them. To the parents that feel that it is acceptable for their underage children to drink as long as they are supervised by an adult Seger has this message: "It's just not worth putting your house and everything you've woiked for on the line to have alcohol at a party with kids." Seger went on to add that officers will also arrest the owner of the home, in addition to those individuals who are drinking underage. "We certainly won't tolerate it" agreed mayor John Higgins. There are a myriad of accidents and tragedies that result from that particular behavior." Art sale to benefit schools' play areas The first annual Art Auction and Social Night benefiting new school playgrounds will take place on Aug. 11 at the St Joseph Social HalL The event sponsored by die Amherst Playground Committoe. wil include an auction of a variety of works ranging in media, style and price. Media include lithographs, etchings, engravings, original oils, watercolors and more. Prices wiB range between an affordable collection at $20 and up, to a Collector's Corner starting at $400 and up. Styles include impressionism, abstract modem, children's art. sports scenes, wildlife and many more. The auction will also feature n wide range of artists, from masters like Picasso and Monet to pop- culture icons like Disney and the Warner Brothers. There will also be original works by lesser known artists. The preview will begin at 630 pjn. and toe suction will begin at 7JO pjn. Tickets cost $25 per par- son and include two chances to win $325 m ait All ticket holders amy also enjoy hot and cold ten d'oeuvras provided by Pink 1 com Catering. AD proceeds from toe go to fund the new playgrounds II what is now Shupe Middle School, which is set to be converted into an elementary school, and Nord Jr. High School Nord will switch from teaching grades seven and eight to grades five and sat aft* toe asw Ja* alar high school Is built For more information, cast (44QN940B. to AfatossstSo antpDpstV I i|
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Stockton, CA
Noma Joy Evans (Nee Holmes)
Nov. 6, 1930 - Oct. 31, 2012
Joy passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with
cancer. A devoted mother and grand
ma, Joy leaves
behind her sons
Harold (Rose) Evans and Kevin (Laura) Evans, and grandchildren Justin, Grant,
Heather, Allie, Billy and Jordan.
She was thrilled to also welcome her two great grandchildren, Caden and Grace. Born and raised in Stockton, Joy graduated from Nurses' Training in San Francisco and spent her 35-year career working at the Stockton State Hospital, first as a psychiatric nurse then patient rights advocate. Upon retiring in 1987, she left Stockton to be nearer her growing number of grandchildren, moving first to Texas for several years, then to London, and finally settling in Los Gatos which she called home for sixteen years.
Joy was the youngest of six children born to Neal and Lillian Holmes, and was the last surviving member of the family. She was predeceased in 1967 by the love of her life, Hal Evans. Always upbeat, nurturing and quick with a kind word, she will be forever missed by her family and the many friends she has made along the way. A special thank you the team of angels from Pathways Hospice, who provided such loving support and care to Joy.
A memorial service will be held Friday, December 7th at 10:30 am at the First Baptist Community Church, 17765 Daves Avenue, Monte Sereno. Burial will take place the following day in Auburn, where Joy will be laid to rest beside her parents.


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