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By Monday, the news had become:
"An Israeli airstrike Sunday killed at least nine members of the same family -- mostly women and children -- in the deadliest single attack and worst civilian tragedy since the fighting in the Gaza Strip began last week."
The opinions emailed to The Times' letters to the editor inbox reflected anger and frustration over the ongoing conflict:
"Here we go again with rockets and artillery fire back and forth between Israel and Gaza. Each side has its reasons to fight, but for Israel, its the right of survival of a Jewish state.


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Did you know that the average prom night costs over $1,000? These days, most families can't afford to spend as lavishly as they used to. So without further ado, here are 49 ways to be a frugal fashionista on prom night.
1. Buy your prom dress (and shoes, and jewelry, and accessories) from Lulus.com, of course! Cute clothes, reasonable prices and free shipping over $75.
2. Plan everything well in advance. If you wait until the last minute, you're more likely to feel desperate and buy something too expensive.
3. As early as you can, start hoarding your allowance (or income from a part-time job) so you can afford to splurge when the big event rolls around.
4. Always compare prices. Call around to at least 5 different shops before choosing a florist, tuxedo shop, limo service, etc.
5. When in doubt, DIY. Why spend countless hours searching for something perfect AND affordable, when you can probably make it yourself?
6. Keep a level head. Movies make it seem like prom is the most important night of your life. But in a few years, you'll probably wonder why you got so worked up.
1. Raid your best friend's closet! No one will know that she wore the dress to a previous event; and even if they know, why would they care?
2. Dust off that bridesmaid's dress and give it another whirl. If you don't have one, chances are you know someone who does.
3. Go bargain hunting at your local thrift stores and consignment shops. In addition to being affordable, you can almost guarantee your look will be unique.
4. Go bargain hunting online! You can find ridiculous deals on beautiful gowns and shoes on websites like eBay or Craigslist.
5. Look for a shop that specializes in renting formal gowns, or check to see if your local bridal shops offer rentals.
6. Choose your own fabrics and design, and make your dress from scratch; if you're not handy with a sewing machine, enlist the help of a friend, relative or affordable seamstress.
7. Check to see if an organization like Donate My Dress exists in your area; these non-profit groups provide free prom dresses to low-income teens.
8. Look for a local prom dress exchange event; if you can't find one, take the initiative and organize one for your community!
9. See if you can borrow your mother's (or grandmother's) vintage jewelry and handbags.
10. Head down to the bead store and make your own jewelry. If you've never tried it before, you may be surprised how it easy it is.
1. Almost everyone knows one friend or relative whose hair and makeup always look fabulous; enlist their help on your big day, and thank them with a lunch or a return favor.
2. Hit up the local beauty school for bargain priced hair styling and nails.
3. Schedule an appointment at one of the beauty counters at your local mall. Buy the lipstick so you'll be able to touch up throughout the night.
4. Plan a Mary K or Avon party at your house the afternoon before the prom, and invite all your friends over for free makeovers.
5. Host a manicure/pedicure party at your house; it's easier (and much more fun) when everyone helps each other!
6. Search YouTube for hair and makeup tutorials. Practice, practice, practice!
7. Don't spend a small fortune on tanning sessions; grab some self-tanning lotion at your local drugstore and fake the bake at home.
1. Have your heart set on a stretch limousine? You'll save money — and probably have way more fun — if you split the cost with other couples.
2. If you live in a big city, consider downgrading to a chic, chauffeured but more affordable Lincoln Town Car.
3. Make an appointment for a cab. But shop around beforehand, or you never know what might show up at your door.
4. Really don't want to drive? Ask a responsible older friend (or non-embarrassing relative) to chauffeur you for the night.
5. There's no law against driving your own car to prom. Just make sure it's clean. Look for coupons to your local car wash, or just bust out the hose and the vacuum.
1. Cook a romantic dinner for two. It's less expensive than a fancy restaurant and sets a relaxed tone for the rest of the evening.
2. Invite a few couples over and make your own restaurant. Ask mom and dad to cook and serve. Set up a few small tables, add candles and soft music, and enjoy!
3. Eat a hearty meal before you go out, but splurge on a fancy dessert in a restaurant — especially if you usually say no to dessert. Prom Night's a perfect excuse to indulge.
4. If you choose to eat a restaurant, don't go in blind. Look at menus beforehand so you'll know which eatery has the food you want at the price you can afford.
5. Imagine walking into your local fast food joint wearing tuxedos and ball gowns. If this sounds like hilarious fun, why not do it? It'll make a great story some day.
1. Get a price quote from at least 5 different florists before committing to a purchase. Bonus points for price-checking 10.
2. Choose less expensive flowers. Carnations are a traditional choice because they're cheap and easy to dye in various colors.
3. Skip the fancy florist and head to the grocery store. The selection is usually smaller, but you're sure to find something you like. They are flowers, after all.
4. Don't go overboard with a massive bouquet. A few tasteful flowers will suffice, and it won't weigh heavy on your arm all night.
5. Get crafty! Make your own corsage and boutonnière using a few inexpensive materials from a craft store and flowers from the grocery store.
6. Take advantage of your region's natural beauty. Pick some gorgeous wildflowers, or ask your neighbors for donations from their gardens.
1. Let's be honest; a lot of those professional prom photos look awful. Ask an artistic friend or relative to take pictures before prom, and forgo the expensive train wreck.
2. Don't have a talented photographer in your social circle? Trying recruiting a photography student from the local university.
3. If your photographer uses traditional film, ask if you can buy the negatives and have them printed yourself.
4. If you photographer uses a digital camera, ask if you can buy the files and print your photos at home.
5. This may sound crazy, but consider (gasp!) not taking pictures at all. Just put the cameras aside, get on the dance floor and enjoy your big night to the fullest!
1. If you live in a medium to large city, just take a stroll downtown. You may find live music and street performers, or just some great conversation and people-watching.
2. Find a safe, suitable outdoor space and organize an evening picnic for two. All you need is finger foods, a warm blanket and a sky full of stars.
3. Grab 10 of your closest friends and head to the nearest beach or lake for an old-fashioned bonfire and barbecue.
4. Not every prom night has to be romantic. Why not throw some bowling shoes on under that formal gown? Or does evening wear go better with roller skates?
5. Assuming your parents are cool with it, why not just party at home? They'll be relieved, you'll still have a great time with friends, and it won't cost a fortune.
What did we miss? Leave a comment below with your best tips on how to save money on prom!

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Date: August 1, 2008
Description: Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company, Louisville, GA
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 061103975 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with online purchase/rental overpayment scams.
Counterfeit items are similar to the authentic checks, but may be identified by the following traits: checks are green in color with a marbled background. The instruments contain a dark-green top border, which includes the following security statement: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING. THE REVERSE SIDE INCLUDES AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK." The bank's name and logo is located in the lower-left portion of the check and is enclosed in a dark-green box. The bank's Internet address is missing from the check.
Items presented to date have been made payable in varying amounts from $1,500 to $15,500, contain a remitter name of Jacob Perkins, and are signed by either Jennifer V. Pose or Rebecca Kogiel. Due to possible variations in the appearance of the bank's official items and differing scams associated with the counterfeit or fictitious items, officials of Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company suggest they be contacted to verify authenticity of the bank's cashier's checks if received from an unknown or questionable source.
For additional information and guidance and to verify the authenticity of Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company's cashier's checks, please contact Kelli M. Fulford, Security Officer, 113 E. Broad Street, Louisville, GA 30434, by telephone at (478) 625-2021, x149, by fax at (478) 625-5051, or via e-mail at [email@example.com].
Consumers who receive a counterfeit or fictitious item and associated material should file complaints with the following agencies, as appropriate:
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In rifles, the Semi-Point design allows this style of bullet to expand faster than a Spitzer style due to a generous amount of exposed lead at the tip and the slightly larger opening in the jacket. Capable of outstanding accuracy, this bullet can be an excellent choice for varmints and small game in many early 22 centerfire rifles, which have slower twist rates than those commonly used today. The Semi-Point shape reduces bullet length for a given weight, making the bullet easier to stabilize. The penalty is that a Semi-Pointed bullet has a lower ballistic coefficient than a Spitzer-pointed bullet of the same weight. This bullet can also be used in modern rifles with faster twist rates.
In handguns, because of the velocity constraints caused by short barrels, the primary usefulness of a Semi-Point bullet design is in cases where the twist rate may not be adequate to produce the best accuracy with a Spitzer bullet. The relative shortness of the Semi-Point design can improve bullet stabilization and accuracy. This bullet will not give explosive expansion at longer ranges, but due to the wide jacket opening and generous exposed lead tip can be useful at shorter ranges for fur bearers whose pelts are to be preserved.
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He said that the opposition's insistence on ousting Mr Assad was stymying efforts to find a diplomatic solution backed by the former international peace envoy Kofi Annan and his successor Lakhdar Brahimi.
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For many Pocono school officials, Tuesday's snowstorm seemed to pull a fast one, sneaking up on them with greater ferocity than first predicted.
"I tried to listen to forecasters, and by all accounts this morning, this thing was supposed to be blowing out of here by 10 a.m.," Stroudsburg Superintendent John Toleno said Tuesday afternoon.
The district sent phone and text alerts to parents at 5:30 a.m. letting them know there would be a two-hour-delay.
After receiving reports that certain buses had trouble navigating some of the back roads, Toleno decided to cancel school for the day.
That was around 8:30 a.m. when most of the district's junior high school and high school students were already on their buses.
At least one Stroudsburg school bus slid on Lower Cherry Valley Road in Hamilton Township. Although some bus drivers did report slick conditions, none of them got stuck and there was no need to call any tow trucks, Toleno said.
Bus drivers, who were already transporting students to school when the decision to close was made, turned around and took them home, Toleno said.
"Luckily it was only our junior high school and high school students on the buses, and typically parents don't have issues with those kids going back home by themselves," he said.
In the East Stroudsburg School District, parents weren't notified about the two-hour delay until about 6:45 a.m., said Saw Creek Estates resident Susie Ferruzza.
Her two children, who attend the north campus, need to be at the bus stop by 6:30 a.m.
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"My husband said there were a bunch of people waiting at the bus stop. There were some kids who were just left there because their parents drive off to work after dropping them off," Ferruzza said.
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East Stroudsburg Superintendent Sharon Laverdure acknowledged Tuesday afternoon it probably would have been best for students to stay home.
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Laverdure was up at 4 a.m. Tuesday watching the forecast, which at the time still called for less snow than the area received.
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By then, most of the district's transportation employees were on the road. Laverdure hoped calling a delay would give a chance for temperatures to rise and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation crews to clear the roads.
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right change dthe coil pack, leads and plugs and its still not right. i unplugged the lambda sensor and unplugge dthe throttle body sensor and it runs EXACLY the same....which makes me wonder if it infact runninf a closed circit (limp home mode) a sit seems to be ignoring its sensors? there is no engine light on the dash so i dont know for certain. does the 97 acuturly have limp home mode? but its all over the shop. any ideas? cheers
Wet footwells?
spitfire123 posted a topic in Ford Fiesta Clubhi all, been noticing recently in thsi cold rainy weather that my footwells are getting soaked? like today it took a bin liner full of tissue to dry them out! i dont have a clue where its comming from though? i checked all under the dash and none of that is wet or anything, so the heater valve isnt leaking i dont think...and the coolent leve is around the same i last looked at it. any ideas? cheers
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ah, thats a bugger. i paid £55 the coil pack ive bought is off a braker and he assure sit was broke the other day and tested before it was broken for spares. did your mate with his coil pack have the same problems/symtons as me? cheers
hi mate, yea cheers, its a 4 wire omex clubman. fitted it for a laugh wanted it for the sound and it worked well- and seriosly it does work. however the unit ha sbeen revomed completley and the car has the same symtoms?? misfireing through the rev range..ive been told that it could be the plug leads/coil pack so i got both off a breaker off ebay as need the car for tuesday afternoon. to give yo an idea this is a 1.3 endura engine with it on, and seems to work fine on it: cheers
its basicly a aftermarket unit that you T of the limiter wires from the coil pack and the unit ha sits own earth and can be ajusted how hard the car can hit the limiter. got it off ebay off a bloke for 55 there about 150 usaly. cheers
Omex rev limiter problems.
spitfire123 posted a topic in Ford Fiesta Clubhi all, bought an aftermarket rev limiter for the fiesta and it came today and i fitted it. the syestem works by going off the 3 wires that come out of the coil (T them)pack and the unit uses it own earth to make it hit the limiter harder faster...and is fully ajustable. now scince this limiter has been on the engine dosent like idoling and keeps tryimg to die and between 2-4k is VERY violent and jerky? now its a rev limiter surly it shoudlent effect the management system as it only 'piggy backs; it as such? any advise is much apriciated. car is a mk4 z-tecs 1.25. cheers
I am FINALLY a Fiesta driver!!!!
spitfire123 replied to Michael P's topic in Ford Fiesta Clubyou had a go at the 0-60 times yet :P
performance parts for a fiesta zetec s (petrol)
spitfire123 replied to dempsey1's topic in Ford Fiesta Clubwhat Mark isit?
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spitfire123 replied to celticrsmith's topic in Ford Fiesta ClubLOL the standerd exhaust on the puma flapts dont look to bad IMO :P
hi mate, i just e-mailed some firm on the web and they dont want to touch and just re-map the ecu without a tubro as it is now aparantly there verry hard to do as they use a varioty of bords etc.. so no chance with the turbo. maby it is a skim head/ basic re-map job then? as long as it breaks 100bhp ill be happy. only what 19hp-20hp extra isit? thanks
i do see what you mean abiout not putting the turbo on. just looking at 'jam speed' on one of there ebay adds and they offer a head skimming service..which i think would give a bit of popower increase. if the compression ratio is allready at 10:1 what could i go up to safly so i get the resonse and power? 14:1 or is that to much? and im guessing thats what 2mm off the head? Im now talking about without a turbo. they do it for a reasonable £45.+del
hi, as regards to the re-mapping i thought they took the standerd ecu and played about with the fuel mixture through the rev range, to accomidate the turbo? what would i get if i shove dthe turbo on it and got a 'simple' re-map as you say? (2 head gaskets etc)... to lower the comp ratio. cheers
i was just looking on youtube....and came across this. now i no its a 2.0l ST but the princables are the same: now the way he has done it (or someone else?) the turbo unit sits realy low at the back of the engine and as someone said in the u-tube coments that would suck water in...but it must of been uncredable easy to attach the exhaust system to and evything! i think i could do it this way and where he hasnt got a filter on it (for one reason or another ) i could use a bit of silicon hose and use a big K&N through the engine bay thus keeping the water out? am i correct? cheers
i see, tbh there isnt alot of room on that side even if it is a 1.25. you mate wouldent happen to have the dimensions of the charger would he? length ,width, depth? would be gr8...it looks big in the pic though.


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There are only so many hours in the day, and only so many hours in the week for Karate training.
Because of this, I try to keep our class tightly focused. Two things that we do not spend any time at all on are tournaments and kyu promotions. Avoiding tournaments saves a lot of time and money. Avoiding kyu ranks also saves a lot of time (for me) and expense for the students (assuming I would charge for testing, certificates, etc.).
I have spoken to students who found tournaments to be very expensive, especially when travel to the mainland or overseas was required. I also do not agree with the idea of a winner for kata and kumite. The idea is foreign to Karate, in my opinion. Karate is an art of self defense. It is a group mission for all the students in the dojo. There are no winners or losers. I don't give medals to my children for "best child." We are a family and so are the members of our dojo. What we do we do together. There are no external rewards. I believe in the old style trophy -- a bag of rice. At least you can eat it.
We never perform a kata based on how it would be rated in a tournament. Our only criterion is function. We do not care how a kata looks, just how it can be used. We seek perfection of form because that is what is required for maximum effectiveness -- not because it looks good or will be well received by the public. The public is easily impressed and poorly qualified to rate Karate performance.
We do not belong to a Karate political association either. I find politics to be the greatest waste of time and money.
Practice, practice, practice, and help the other students. That is more than enough for me.
Charles C. Goodin
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There are only so many hours in the day, and only so many hours in the week for Karate training.
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Right now my kid is sitting on the floor in his room, surrounded, no, DROWNING, in puzzle pieces. I keep maybe a dozen wooden puzzles in his room and he often gets them out during "quiet time" (MORE ON THAT LATER). Today he pulled ALL the puzzles out and dumped out ALL the pieces and it's been forty-one minutes since I told him he has to put all the pieces back and put the puzzles away, or he can't come out of his room. Forty. One. Minutes.
His sister is awake now and he's coerced her into "helping". I've allowed it, if only because it MIGHT make things go faster. Although, in this case, "faster" most likely means "messier" and "more work for me".
Forty-FOUR minutes.
This is also the kid who can stare down a teeny little stalk of broccoli or, even more mystifying, a slice of peach or a handful of grapes or BLUEBERRIES, kid-approved the world over! until the dinner dishes are put away and bedtime is imminent.
Now he is squeaking the squeaker toy in an Elmo book. SO HELP ME.
I used to think there wasn't anything a Firm Voice and a Glare Of Impending Doom couldn't solve, but this kid has sure shown me. Cleaning up, food, putting his shoes on, sitting up straight in his chair, running away from me in a store, quiet time - where he is supposed to play nicely in his room BY HIMSELF, but is more like practicing for the days when he is a filthy rich old man with a maid who comes scurrying whenever he lifts his little bell - it's all a huge unending struggle and don't even get me STARTED on his sister, she who WILL climb into her own car seat ALL BY HERSELF.
Fifty-eight minutes. And now there is bawling. OH JOY.
Like most of you, I pick my battles. Sometimes I think that if I disciplined every act of Toddler Terror we would be doing nothing but setting the Time Out timer all the livelong day. Some stuff just isn't worth it, but sometimes I GO there. I pick a battle. And sometimes I pick a stupid one. Like insisting that the person who dumped every single puzzle piece into the middle of the floor should be the person to pick them up and put them away, no matter how many times he tearfully wails that "I can't dooooooo it by myseeeeeeeelf!"
Tough toenails! I am NOT going to lose this battle, people.
I have now repeated about ninety-seven times that he is not coming out of that bedroom until he picks up his puzzles and puts them away. I don't even care if he puts the pieces back in the appropriate puzzle. I don't care if he hires Molly, flushes them down the toilet or hurls them out the window. I may say so differently on my blog, but it's going to be a VERY long time before he can whine me to death.
Where did this stubbornness come from? Surely not ME.
...one and hour and sixteen minutes later, Jackson Cheung opted to clean up his room. I AM THE VICTOR! We are now going to make cookies, as that is the only way I can think of to redeem this disaster of an afternoon. THE END.


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The King of Zing, Johnny Brandon.
Village area resident releases new album
1950s British chart-topper and Broadway composer sings blues, jazz
By Mike Easterling
Johnny Brandon sits in his apartment on the corner of Third Avenue and 17th Street, a place he has called home for nearly fifty years. One of the first tenants in the building, he moved there because of an impending rent raise in his previous Greenwich Village apartment. He would have had to pay $170 a month, a price he couldnt imagine.
The name Johnny Brandon, now 80, may not sound familiar to New York Citys average music listener, but in fact he was a chart topping musical artist in his native London in the fifties as well as a critically praised Off-Broadway composer.
Brandon recently released his first full-length solo album Then and Now. It is an album that celebrates both the popular British singer of the fifties as well as the still vibrant Johnny Brandon of today. The album does so by featuring both re-mastered classic and current Brandon songs recorded on the fiftieth anniversary of his arrival to the United States.
Now and Then came to be when Brandon was approached with the idea of making a retrospective of his early music career by Sepia Records, a British label. Brandon, however, wanted to show that he is still active today and developed the idea of recording the new tracks for the album. As Brandon himself said, Once a performer, always a performer.
From a very young age Brandon was determined to get into showbiz. He started as a tap dancer doing corny little dance routines. Brandon moved into more advanced dancing under the guidance of his mentor Buddy Bradley. With Bradleys help and advice he was soon starring in many British theater productions. On the opening night of Strike a New Note Brandon received his military calling up papers.
After his tour of duty, which included partaking in the invasion of Normandy, Brandon was transferred to the entertainment division leading to a position as a DJ for the British Forces Network. Upon his return to England, Brandon used his bit of fame from the BFN and his new military contacts and friends to lead to roles in shows and various positions as a writer. In no time Brandon was a full-fledged songwriter. By chance he was urged to record a demo for one of the songs he wrote and soon he was getting notability and radio play as a performer. His songs were unique and marketable not only for the lyrics but for his blues and jazz influenced voice and delivery as well.
Still a young man, Brandon became a hit, especially amongst teenage girls. After a show one night, one of his young fans said Johnny, you dont sing - you zing, and so his nickname The King of Zing was born.
By the mid-1950s Brandon was wildly successful in Britain, but he possessed a strong desire to move to the United States. He was strongly influenced by American music and American culture. Brandon and his life-long partner Robert Richardson packed up and moved to the United States risking the fame he had worked so hard to earn in England.
Brandon soon realized that his fame did not easily transfer across the Atlantic. He was often mis-billed in the U.S. as The Elvis of the UK, a title that he found not only incorrect, but also cringe-inducing. With performing being difficult, Brandon turned his attention back to song writing and production.
Much in the same way Brandon seemed to stumble into performing by suggestion, he soon found himself writing musical lyrics and scores. He was pitched the idea of making an updated musical version of Cinderella. This idea at first seemed odd, but in no time Brandon found himself inspired and so his first musical, Cindy, was created. Cindy is a fun, lighthearted take on the classic Cinderella story which opened at the Gate Theater (starring Thelma Oliver and Sylvia Mann) and proved very successful running Off-Broadway for two years. There is currently discussion of staging a new production of Cindy, featuring a few newly penned Brandon songs, in the future.
Brandon continued to write musicals and in 1970 wrote the musical of which he is most proud, Billy Noname. It is the story of a successful black man who was born of a street rape and looks back at his life and the influence of the black empowerment movements on his life. The musical opened at the Truck and Warehouse Theater (starring Donny Burks and Alan Weeks) and proved to be ahead of its time. Brandon would love to see a revival or a movie made of Billy Noname, as he believes todays audience would better appreciate its themes and messages.
Consistent through all of Brandons work is his underlying message of equality and love. Openly gay, Brandon is strongly dedicated to encouraging openness about and acceptance of all people regardless of religion, race, sex and sexual orientation.
Brandon has remained active in showbiz over the years through continued song and musical writing, producing and occasionally performing. He also volunteers at the Dewitt Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on the Upper East Side hosting sing-a-longs and other activities. Brandon publishes a semi-annual magazine called the Dewitt Bugle, which covers events at and of interest to Dewitt residents.
To Brandon, New York City, and Greenwich Village in particular, has been a life-long passion. Brandon has spent his entire fifty-plus years in the U.S in the Village area. As Brandon states in his newly recorded song Funky People, Diversity is the name of the game so be true to yourself
in New York you can be yourself
and New York is where Im gonna stay.
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High school-bound students construct underwater robots
Field test to be held at Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park on July 11University of Hawaiʻi
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For high school students enrolled in the UH Manoa GEAR UP Summer Academy, learning critical math and science skills has never been more fun.
This week, 9th graders entering Farrington, Nanakuli and Waianae High Schools in the fall will build their own underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) while at the same time learning critical partnership-building skills from undergraduate peer mentors from the Kapiolani Community College Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (KCC STEM) Program.
For the last two summers KCC STEM has been bringing this innovative underwater robotic technology to juniors and seniors enrolled in the National Science Foundation-sponsored Summer Bridge Program. Dr. John Rand, a KCC Math and Sciences Professor, introduced the ROV technology to the bridge program after participating in a training workshop offered by the University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program (UH Manoa Sea Grant) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sea Grant in February 2006. This summer marks the first year that the 9th grade students will have the opportunity to participate while also connecting with the undergraduate peer mentors, which helps them to make a successful transition into high school and, eventually, post-secondary education.
This partnership is ideal for the UH Manoa GEAR UP Summer Academy, which is a six-week program designed to boost student success in math and science and to increase the number of low-income students that attend college. It also presented a wonderful opportunity for the KCC STEM organizers to reach students at an even younger age and spark an interest in math and science by offering fun, hands-on activities. In total, 77 students will participate in this year's Sea Perch project.
The underwater robotic technology, termed Sea Perch, was developed by MIT Sea Grant and uses materials found at any local hardware store. The students can then attach plankton nets, underwater video cameras and/or other water quality monitoring devices to conduct scientific experiments in areas where scuba gear would normally be needed. Keolani Noa, KCC STEM Program Coordinator, noted "the students feel a wonderful sense of accomplishment when the Sea Perch works. The materials are found in hardware stores and are easy to relate to, and they learn intricate electrical skills, but most importantly they learn how to listen to each other and work collaboratively. This is invaluable."
Erwin Legaspi, UH Manoa GEAR UP Academic Support Specialist, also stressed the importance of this project to the students. "The Sea Perch project is a great vehicle to broaden students' academic perspectives, and expose them to the multitude of opportunities available to them within the STEM fields." Legaspi noted. "STEM subjects are often thought of as abstract and intimidating to students, but the robotic construction aspect of the program allows for a fun and engaging learning environment. In addition, the Sea Perch project combination of STEM subject matter and knowledge and technical mastery of tools and equipment give an exciting twist to student encounters with STEM curricula and those having no experience with the industrial arts or vocational trades."
News media are invited to join as the students field test the newly constructed ROVs at the Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park on Friday, July 11th from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
UH Sea Grant facilitated this project in partnership with UH Manoa GEAR UP and its partners, IsisHawaii and the Institute for Astronomy (IFA), and the KCC STEM Program, MIT Sea Grant, and The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
Media coverage is invited and encouraged.
Field testing of Sea Perch underwater robots
8:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park
For more information, visit: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/SEAGRANT


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – A man fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and their 8-year-old daughter, wounded his mother during a struggle and then killed himself at a Kentucky condominium complex, police said Thursday.
The shooter, Gary Stewart Jr., had a history of making threats against his former girlfriend and once had put a cocked gun to her head, according to the woman's petition for a protective order in 2010.
"I'm terrified he will seriously kill me to get me out of the way," Jillian Wood said in the petition. "I need him to have absolutely no contact with me."
The protective order required him to stay away from her and was in effect from early 2010 until early February this year. The order also had prohibited him from possessing a firearm.
Stewart and Wood were together on Wednesday along with other family members at his uncle's condominium to swim at the complex's pool. An argument broke out and the shooting began, said Louisville police Lt. Todd Kessinger.
"We don't know exactly what made the situation erupt," he said.
Two other relatives _ the former couple's 12-year-old son and the gunman's uncle _ fled the rampage that police called a premeditated murder-suicide.
Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Rita Taylor identified the two victims as Wood, 36, and her 8-year-old daughter, Shelby Stewart. Both died of multiple gunshot wounds, she said.
Stewart, 40, died of a single gunshot wound to the head, said Deputy Coroner R.D. Jones.
All three died at the scene.
Stewart's mother, who was not identified by police, was in critical condition Thursday at University of Louisville Hospital, Kessinger said. The woman, described by police as being in her 60s, was shot multiple times, he said.
Police had not found any note left by Stewart.
"We do feel that it was premeditated," Kessinger said. "They had been together all day long."
Stewart pulled out a handgun after the argument erupted in his uncle's condo, Kessinger said.
The gunman shot his ex-girlfriend and then their young daughter, the police spokesman said. During the shootings, Stewart struggled with his mother for the weapon, he said.
"The mother and the uncle tried to confront him and stop it from happening," he said. "That's when we believe the mother was shot. It's at that point that the uncle was able to get the 12-year-old son out of the house."
Stewart shot himself after his ex-girlfriend, their daughter and his mother were shot and his son and uncle had fled, Kessinger said.
The shootings occurred at the Lakeview Condominum complex near a neighborhood of upper-middle-class homes in Louisville.
In her motion for the protective order, Wood said that Stewart had threatened to shoot her when she picked up their children from a basketball practice where he was an assistant coach. He wanted her to tell him where she lived. When she refused, he replied that he would find out and put a bullet in her head, according to the petition.
"He has threatened to kill me numerous times in the past, but now I believe him," she said in the complaint.
At one point, he asked a family member to kill her for money, she claimed.
"He threatened me so much that I had to have my number changed," she said in the petition. "He treats my daughter like a princess and my son like he is in the army. … In 2001 he put a gun to my head and cocked it. He's also killed animals and told my children about it."
In a separate case, Stewart was convicted of fourth-degree assault for attacking a 19-year-old woman in a hospital emergency room in 2011. He was accused of hitting the woman in the face, and when security officers tried to restrain him he fought with them, according to the complaint. The woman was treated for swelling and bruises to her face and had a black eye. She did not know Stewart.
Associated Press Writer Rebecca Yonker in Louisville contributed to this report.
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Let's spend some quality time with the sisters Mills, because you know what that means, "Sleepy Hollow" fans. Supernatural beings will get their bums kicked, Abbie and Jenny style, and that's a pleasure to behold.
Again, showrunners who are seemingly responding to the social media chatter around the quirky Fox sci-fi buddy cop drama, thanks a ton!
Abbie and Jenny, who still struggle with traumatic events from their childhood, readily admit they have mommy issues. Lori Mills, after all, went a little batty and ended up in the Tarrytown mental ward where she took her own life. The girls went shuttling off to foster care, and "the system" was not kind to them.
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BIG skies, rugged cliffs, spectacular sea-stacks, mysterious moors, long summer nights... these are just some of the natural features that give Caithness its special appeal. These are the Lowlands beyond the Highlands, a county described by its most famous literary son, Neil Gunn, as "that land of exquisite lights".
As well as wide-open spaces you'll find a warm welcome in this historic, geographically diverse triangle in the top right-hand corner of the British mainland, hemmed in on its northern and eastern coasts by the sea in all its moods.
The vast interior of the far north contains the famous Flow Country, with its internationally important birds and plants, while there's plenty to see and do in the bustling towns of Wick and Thurso and the pleasant villages scattered across the county. One of these villages, John O'Groats, is renowned far and wide as the starting or finishing point of "end to end" journeys to or from Land's End – although the most northerly point on the British mainland is in fact a few miles further west, at Dunnet Head.
Lovers of fresh air and exercise can enjoy any number of country outings – a highlight being the rough coastal path near John O'Groats that gives stunning views of the jagged Stacks of Duncansby. On the other hand, it doesn't take very long to stroll the length of Ebenezer Place in Wick... at just 6ft 9in it is officially the shortest street in the world!
Sites such as the Camster Cairns, the standing stones of Achavanich, Yarrows Archaeological Trail and the Hill o' Many Stanes provide a fascinating insight into our ancient past. Ornithologists visiting Caithness will be in their element, while the mainly flat landscape makes it ideal for cycling holidays. Golf, horse-riding and world-class surfing add to the range of outdoor activities.
To the north, across the turbulent waters of the Pentland Firth, lie the Orkney islands; to the south and west is the more mountainous county of Sutherland.
The distinctive nature of the physical environment is matched by the county's cultural heritage.
For centuries Caithness was ruled by Vikings, and the Norse influence can still be detected in many local place-names. The county itself was known as Katanes, or "headland of the Cats" – a reference to a Pictish tribe called the Kati, or Cat People.
Until the early 19th century there was no proper road into Caithness; its trade links were all by sea. In the 1800s Wick established itself as Europe's principal herring-fishing port as upwards of a thousand boats set sail in search of the "silver darlings" of the North Sea.
That same century saw the rapid rise of quarrying as a major local industry, with hard-wearing flagstones being shipped out of Caithness to pave the streets of cities all around the globe.
The area's harbours are rather quieter these days but Caithness has a well-earned claim to fame for the other kind of fishing; salmon angling is available on several rivers, and there are countless lochs that attract dedicated trout fishers year after year. Meanwhile, some of the best sea-angling grounds off the British coastline are in Caithness waters.
There are regular sailings to Orkney by passenger ferry from John O'Groats and by vehicle ferry from Scrabster and Gills Bay, while sightseeing cruises are available along the coast near Wick and also in the John O'Groats area.
Although generally flat, the county does have some notable hills, such as Morven and Scaraben.
The central area between Wick and Thurso contains some of the finest farming land in the north. The best of the area's livestock is on display every summer at the various agricultural shows, the centrepiece being the County Show in July, alternating between venues in Wick and Scrabster. The summer months also see fun-filled galas in the towns and villages.
Considering the relatively small population of the county – around 26,000 – there's an impressive range of visitor attractions, some of which are listed here:
- The Castle and Gardens of Mey: The much-loved holiday home of the late Queen Mother is regarded as the jewel in the crown of Caithness tourism. Her Majesty turned a dilapidated stronghold into a royal retreat that she visited annually for half a century until her death at the age of 101 in 2002, and now it has become one of northern Scotland's biggest visitor attractions. "From my first sight of the Castle of Mey I fell in love with this district," the Queen Mother once said. Tours of the castle and gardens are hugely popular, and the quality of the visitor experience has been enhanced further by the addition of a purpose-built tearoom and gift shop and the opening of an animal centre featuring unusual breeds. The Prince of Wales (officially known as the Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland) has been a regular visitor to the castle since 2002 and it is clear that he feels a strong attachment to the county his grandmother adored so much.
- Caithness Horizons: A superb attraction showcasing the rich heritage, wildlife and ecology of this distinctive county. Located in the restored Thurso Town Hall and Carnegie library, this outstanding facility houses a museum, interactive exhibitions and displays along with a café. Forming part of the entrance to Caithness Horizons are the Skinnet and Ulbster standing stones, which reveal significant Pictish carvings following two years' intensive restoration in Edinburgh. The social history of Caithness is brought to life by a series of interactive film clips. The story of Dounreay – the atomic site that dominated the economic development of Caithness from the 1950s onwards – is also featured.
- Wick Heritage Centre: An award-winning museum telling the story of Wick's rise to prominence as a major herring port. It's a veritable treasure trove of local heritage, run by volunteers from the Wick Society. Special features include a lighthouse dating back to the mid-1800s which is still in working order and the much-admired Johnston photographic collection – representing the work of three generations and four photographers from the same local family.
- Dunbeath Heritage Centre: A focal point for the rich culture and heritage of the Dunbeath area, concentrating on the life and works of locally-born author Neil Gunn. The centre, operated by Dunbeath Preservation Trust, is located in the former school building where Gunn was a pupil over a century ago. It has recently been extended and now has an exhibition area showcasing archaeological artefacts. Other features include two innovative floor-maps: one based on the Dunbeath Water, immortalised in Gunn's book Highland River, and another laid out in stone in the shape of an Iron Age "wag".
- Mary-Ann's Cottage: A small homestead with outbuildings, run by Caithness Heritage Trust, situated a few miles from Dunnet Head. The cottage was built in the middle of the 19th century and was occupied by members of one family, the Youngs. It remains as an almost perfect example of the way in which crofters lived and worked before mechanisation. Visitors are given a guided tour and are told about Mary-Ann Calder (née Young) and her family.
- Waterlines: Telling the story of Lybster's rapid rise to become one of Scotland's foremost herring ports. This attractive east coast village was planned 200 years ago by an enterprising local laird. By the late 1830s Lybster was the third largest port in the country (after Wick and Fraserburgh), with 101 boats fishing out of its harbour.
- • Caithness Broch Centre: Opening in the summer of 2009 at Auckengill, on the Wick/John O'Groats road, the centre explores the rich archaeological landscape of the far north. The county has an abundance of brochs – large stone towers built over 2000 years ago – as well as chambered cairns and stone circles. An innovative display highlights the prehistory of the area.
- Castlehill Heritage Centre: Find out about the heyday of the Castlehill flagstone trade and many other aspects of local life at this centre located in a former farm steading and dairy. It is operated by Castletown Heritage Society, a community group committed to preserving the character, history and traditions of the village of Castletown and the parish of Olrig.
- Clan Gunn Heritage Centre: Located in the 18th-century Old Parish Church of Latheron, this museum tells the compelling story of a proud Scottish clan descended from the Vikings.
- Laidhay Croft Museum: This charming heritage centre, located in a typical "longhouse" croft building, celebrates rural life in days gone by.
- Pulteney Distillery Visitor Centre: The home of the multi-award-winning local whisky, Old Pulteney, known as "the maritime malt".


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I've been leaving this alone until I was named outright. LMAO at him thinking I was the cause of him being banned, because I would have banned his troll ass almost 2 years ago if it was up to me (and/or Beef)
it got to the point that every freaking thread about anything had his input about the saints. PERIOD....wanna talk about Matt Ryan setting franchise records? it turned into brees setting records, wanna talk about our oline problems? it turned into what new players they brought in...etc etc...it was every freaking thread too. YES that's trolling. NO we don't want him back here. Did he start out with a LOT of good "Football" talk, yes he did. which is why so many were fooled into thinking he was "ok" but at one point this summer, almost half the threads on the first page were about the saints. On ATLANTA FALCONS TALK. I thought we were here to discuss and read about the Falcons, with only tidbits occasionally about other teams, not make them the focus.
So Chris, while you and him are exchanging love letters, you can tell him I didn't ban him, but I damn sure celebrated when I read that he was.
The off year has a lot of people not wanting to participate, winning is the best detergent, we get some wins to wash off some of the stink, and the board will pick back up. Of course we could be full of nothing BUT negativity like another board we all know, but hey, their post counts and hits are through the roof!!!!


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Adopting a "Lean Government" Model for Michigan
Published on Oct. 12, 2007
The Universal Tuition Tax Credit: A Proposal to Advance Parental Choice in Education
This pathbreaking approach to expanding parental choice in education embodies a proposal to amend the Michigan constitution and establish a Universal Tuition Tax Credit (UTTC). The tax credit would offset a portion of private or public school tuition and would be claimed against state tax liabilities. In addition to improving education, the UTTC would save the state hundreds of millions of dollars per year. Unlike other tax credit plans, the UTTC would help needy families with low state tax liabilities by encouraging the creation of corporate scholarships to offset tuition costs not covered by the UTTC. The per-student credit could be claimed against the Michigan tax liability of any person or corporation. Unlike vouchers, the UTTC would not allow state funds to support religious schools, would not drain funds from the public schools, and would not spawn new entitlements or overregulation of private schools. The study includes detailed fiscal models, a discussion of school choice, a history of Michigan's constitutional impediments to education reform, and proposed language for a constitutional amendment. 76 pages … more
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This analysis of Governor Engler's first year in office gives the governor high marks for balancing the state's budget without a tax hike. The governor is urged not to shrink from the politics of constructive confrontation with legislative "big spenders." Includes a review of his first year in light of the Road Map for a Michigan Renaissance, issued by the Mackinac Center in November 1990, and makes recommendations for the continued downsizing of state government. 3 pages. … more
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In a move that would have C. Montgomery Burns saying "excellent," the cable network FXX has acquired rerun rights to more than 500 episodes of the long-running Fox hit "The Simpsons."
Although reruns of "The Simpsons" have been on local television stations for two decades, contractual restrictions prohibited 20th Century Fox Television, the studio that makes the hit cartoon, from selling reruns to a cable network as well.
However, the studio was able to negotiate new deals with the stations that had rerun rights that removed the exclusivity portion, clearing the way for a cable sale. As part of the agreement FX Networks, the parent of FXX, also acquired online streaming and video-on-demand rights to "The Simpsons."
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Both 20th Century Fox Television and FX Networks are units of Rupert Murdoch's media giant 21st Century Fox.
While terms of the sale were not disclosed, FX Networks and 20 Century Fox Television said there was a "vigorous bidding war" and that this rerun sale is believed to be the biggest ever.
When 20th Century Fox Television was first floating the idea of a cable sale, there was speculation that the per-episode price could be around $1.5 million for a total sale price that would climb to close to $800 million.
That figure was dismissed as far too high by others familiar with the pact who were bound by confidentiality agreements from discussing details. Given the sheer number of episodes FXX purchased, even if the price tag were $750,000 per episode, that would translate to roughly $400 million. "The Simpsons" will be available to FXX in August 2014.
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For FXX, which launched in September, having reruns of "The Simpsons" could give it a big boost. Created as a companion channel to FX, it has yet to establish itself with viewers and its ratings are very small.
Other media companies that looked at "The Simpsons," according to people close to the matter, include Viacom, parent of Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and TV Land, and NBCUniversal, whose cable holdings include USA Network and Time Warner, which owns TBS and Cartoon Network. While there was strong interest from some of the bidders, there was also concern about having to buy so many episodes of the show and that many of the reruns had already been overexposed from their years on local television stations.
Some of those rival bidders assumed all along that "The Simpsons" deal would end up staying within 21st Century Fox. Still, it was important that 20th Century Fox Television shop the show because otherwise it could be vulnerable to accusations from producers and profit participants that it cut a sweetheart deal with a sister company.
"The Simpsons," which is in its 25th season on Fox, is already a huge cash cow for 21st Century Fox. The value of the rerun sales to local TV stations has long surpassed $1 billion, as have DVD sales of the show and "The Simpsons" movie.
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The year was 2006, when Dennis Allen was in his first year as an assitant coach for the New Orleans Saints. Allen didn't have much NFL experience, yet he made an immediate impression upon fellow assistant coach Joe Vitt, now the Saints interim head coach during Sean Payton's year-long suspension.
Vitt said he realized right away that Allen had what it takes to be an NFL head coach.
"There's some people that have that 'it' factor," Vitt said. "There's some people, some coaches, not only are they extremely well versed at coaching their position but they have the people skills and game-day awareness and knowledge of the game that you just know that they've got that 'it' factor. And D.A. has always had that 'it' factor.
"So, when he left here and became the coordinator in Denver, we knew he was going to try. Dennis Allen has coached both ends of the ball now. He's coached defensive line. He coached it here for one year in '06, then he coached the secondary. He's won a world championship, he's succeeded as a coordinator. D.A.'s succeeded as a player at Texas A&M."
And he'll succeed in Oakland Vitt said, because Allen has succeeded at every stop during his football career.
"The only reason that D.A. was hired to be the coach at the Raiders is they wanted to go in a different direction and improve their football team," Vitt said, "and as anyone knows, you're going to go through tough times your rookie season as a head coach.
"That head coach and Reggie McKenzie are going to get the right people in there to fit the scheme that they're playing, and it's going to take a little bit of time. But you talk about two highly qualified guys that have won big-time at this level and know what they're doing, that's a great combination."
Vitt was just getting started. He said fans need to be patient with Allen. His time is coming, even if it's not in his first season with the Raiders.
"D.A. has been through tough times before," Vitt said. "Let me tell you something about D.A. There's not a more qualified guy to be coaching that team than Dennis Allen right now. … Dennis Allen is smart, Dennis Allen has great people skills. Dennis Allen knows how to teach, motivate and inspire."
Then, perhaps in a slight toward the man Allen replaced, Hue Jackson, Vitt said Allen has the proper demeanor to persevere through tough times, whereas Jackson lashed out during his postgame news conference after the regular-season finale last year.
"Dennis Allen's not going to go off the cuff and off the reservation by saying or doing dumb things," Vitt said. "He's going to have his football team focused and he's going to have to get better. … So, D.A. is going to stay the course. He's going to get people healthy, circle the wagons, and we're going to get the Raiders best game of the year. We are well versed in that."
When asked Thursday about his coaching aspirations, Allen seemed more intent upon looking forward, as is his wont.
He didn't feel compelled to say things such as he always has wanted to be a head coach in the NFL or that this is the job he dreamed of from a young age. He's all about the now.
"I never really thought about it that much; I really didn't," Allen said. "I was fortunate to be in a situation where I got this opportunity, and I'm thankful for that. I don't really think about how I got here, I think about how I'm going to continue to work to get this team better."
Raiders free safety Matt Giordano played for Allen with the Saints for one season, when Allen was the defensive backs coach. He, too, recognized that Allen was headed for bigger and better things before long.
"When I was there in New Orleans, I just looked at him as my position coach, but everyone knew he was fully capable of being a defensive coordinator or possibly a head coach," Giordano said. "He understood the defense there so well. I was thankful to have him that one year as my position coach."
— Allen said running back Darren McFadden took his injured right ankle for a test run Thursday, with trainers monitoring his every step.
McFadden hasn't practiced or played in a game since he suffered a high-ankle sprain against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 4. He has missed five straight practices.
"McFadden was out today and ran around on the side with the trainers, which was, obviously, a good sign," Allen said. "I don't know whether or not either (McFadden or fellow running back Mike Goodson) will be able to play this weekend or not. But that's a good sign that he was out here able to move around. These guys are working extremely hard to get back out here."
McFadden was spotted at the team's facility rehabbing his ankle at 6 a.m. today, another encouraging sign. Still, it's a stretch to envision McFadden playing Sunday against the Saints.
Goodson has not been able to give it a go with his high-ankle sprain, Allen said. Same goes for injured defensive tackle Richard Seymour (knee, hamstring).
— It seems as if every coach or player has some sort of recollection of their dealings with late Raiders managing general partner Al Davis over the years.
Vitt laughed when asked about the first time he met Davis.
"You really want to know?" Vitt said, while laughing, in a conference call.
Sure, coach, fill us in.
"The year was 1981," Vitt said. "I was in the league for three years, my first year was 1979 I was the strength coach and quality control guy for the Baltimore Colts under Ted Marchibroda. After three years there, we were fired, and after three years, I was 26 years old.
And I want to say the (scouting) combine workout that year was at the Pontiac Silverdome. Fired coaches, the club usually flies them to the combine workout or the Senior Bowl to try and help them secure another job. So there I am, I'm in the locker room, doing the player weigh-in, and there I spot Mr. Davis.
"So, I go up to him, I say, `Hey, coach, my name is Joe Vitt. I'm only 26 years old but I've been in the league three years. I was the strength coach, I was the quality control coach, I gave out the tickets on the plane.' I told him all the wonderful accomplishments I had over my three-year-period with the Baltimore Colts.
"He looked me in the eye and said, `Son, when I was 26 years old I was the commissioner of the AFL.' I crawled out of the lockerroom. And he never forgot that, and I never forgot that. I've always enjoyed my time and my conversations with them since then."
Great stuff.
— Offensive coordinator Greg Knapp reiterated what Allen has said, that second-year running back Taiwan Jones still has to earn the trust of the coaches before he gets more action in games.
The issues that remain, Knapp said, are Jones' ball security and blocking assignments. Once Jones gets those down in practice, he will get more of an opportunity to show what he can do in games.
"I've got to see 'em in practice first, consistently," Knapp said. "And I haven't seen it consistently in practice, and that's what we look for, is perfection in practice."
Knapp said he and Allen can tell whether Jones is ready by watching him in practice, there isn't the need to see him in a game to make that determination. Jones still isn't hanging on to the ball as well as the coaches would like.
"Sometimes it's handoffs and sometimes it's been on contact," Knapp said of Jones' struggles.
— Strong safety Tyvon Branch missed practice for the second straight day today. If he can't play Sunday, Allen said Mike Mitchell will make his first start this season.
"If he's able to practice tomorrow, then I'd anticipate he'd be able to play," Allen said of Branch. "I would have some real concern if he's not able to practice tomorrow."
Allen is high on Mitchell because of his passion, desire and ability. The key for Mitchell is playing under control.
"He's a very passionate player, he works extremely hard, he loves the game," Allen said. "So, sometimes you just got to slow his heartbeat down a little bit and get him to calm down a little bit. I've been pleased with some of the things that I've seen Mike do. It's important to him, and that's what I like about him."
Defensive coordinator Jason Tarver echoed that sentiment, saying Mitchell just needs to harness his energy and play within himself.
"I'm more than capable of starting in this league and being a very good football player," Mitchell said. "I just got to slow my heartbeat down and go play good football. I'm really looking forward to this opportunity. I feel like coach saying that says a lot. It gives me an opportunity to go out there and earn their confidence, earn their trust and just go make plays."
There won't be much margin for error Sunday, with Saints tight end Jimmy Graham adept at working over the best of defensive backs.
— If Allen is bothered by the growing discontent of the fan base, he isn't letting on.
"Hey, listen, I understand that that's part of the business," Allen said. "My focus is on doing whatever I can to make this team better. That's all I can focus on."
With that said, Allen said that he doesn't encounter any hostility from fans.
"No. Listen, you can't please everybody, and I understand that and I know that," Allen said. "You have to try to do everything you can to give this team a chance to win. That's the sole purpose and sole thought process of what we're trying to do."
— The Raiders sold enough tickets in advance of the league-mandated deadline Thursday so that they can televise Sunday's game locally.
This marks the fifth straight regular-season home game that will be televised this season and 13th straight, dating back to the start of last season.


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Adding Color: Neon in the Home Office
Probably no other place in your home could use a little cheering up as much as the home office. And there's no better way to infuse life and energy into a space than with pops of bright color. The tame among us might reach for a soft yellow. But the brazen ones, like the owners of the offices in these photos, will turn to pops of neon.
To get a similar look in your office, choose either one key piece or a few small ones in a similar shade of neon. A bright pink chair will do the trick, but so would an arrangement of electric crimson archive boxes on shelves. For inspiration, follow the links below to see neon used in offices.
- Neon chair and desk topper from The Tao of Dana.
- A neon pink desk in Sarah Woodrow's office.
- Electric crimson accents from Michelle's Interiors.
- Neon yellow pops liven up a white office on The Bowerbirds.
- Neon yellow accent lamps offer even more color in this office from Hyphenate.
- This DIY neon storage tray keeps things organized, from Fargevandring.
- A neon storage cabinet from Better Homes and Gardens.
- A neon green chair offsets neon washi tape in this office from VT Wonen magazine (via Miluccia).


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For a second straight week it was a sweep of the weekly New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference men's tennis awards for MIT. The league announced today that sophomore Curtis Wu (Yorba Linda, Calif.) was named the Singles Player of the Week, with junior Matthew Skalak (Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.) and sophomore Edwin Zhang (Falls Church, Va.) tabbed the Doubles Team of the Week for a second straight time.
Wu was a key part of MIT's 2-0 record this week, helping the team improve its current winning streak to seven straight. Against Emerson College he took a 6-1, 7-5 win in the No. 3 position and then moved his NEWMAC record to 3-0 with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over his opponent from Wheaton College. Wu improved to 6-3 in singles play this season with the victories.
Skalak and Zhang were strong again this past week as MIT's No. 1 doubles team kept it rolling and moved their season record to 10-4 with a pair of wins. First they dispatched a team from Emerson, 8-1, before defeating Wheaton's No. 1 pair by the same score to help keep the Engineers undefeated in NEWMAC play. The wins brought their current winning to seven straight matches.


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By RAELYNN RICARTE
News staff writer
April 29, 2006
Clayton Tefler, 42, of Cascade Locks was called a "Godophile" on Monday for exploiting religion to sexually abuse a young boy.
The guardian of the developmentally-delayed victim, who is a ward of the state, blasted Telfer in Hood River Circuit Court. He said the admitted pedophile had built a trust relationship with his family — and then used it for his own "deviant" advantage.
"You professed yourself to be a 'Man of God' coming into our home and praying hands-on with my wife and mother-in-law. You used every opportunity available to you to gain access to the victim. You used getting up early Sunday mornings to attend church and Sunday School for overnights.
"You used the fact my wife was dealing with depression and anxiety over our son being in the military and our oldest son being in Afghanistan and currently being deployed in Iraq. All to prey on a child that has been victimized his whole life and unable to defend himself," read the man from a written statement.
At his April 24 hearing, Tefler entered a guilty plea to the molestation of two Cascade Locks boys under the age of 13. He was given the mandatory sentence under Measure 11 of 75 months in prison. He had already been convicted of molesting a male child in 1986 by a Multnomah County court.
The irate guardian questioned in court why Tefler's wife had known of the prior conviction – and still let the victims spend time alone with him.
He told Judge Donald Hull that his young charge had been in therapy for most of his young life. And that Tefler had full knowledge of the child's vulnerabilities when he befriended him.
The victim not only had learning disabilities due to his mother's alcohol consumption during pregnancy, he was working through abandonment and abuse issues.
According to reports, one of Telfer's "rewards" for the victim had been to take him for visits with his mother – which was prohibited by a court directive.
Telfer had also allowed both boys to play violent video games that were forbidden at home. In addition, the guardian asserted that he had taken at least one victim to his place of employment in Hood River – including an overnight stay in the office.
An investigation is now underway to determine if Telfer also downloaded child pornography from the Internet at his work place. Deputy District Attorney Carrie Rasmussen was pleased that Tefler was held accountable for his actions. He was arrested in March after the victims came forward with the allegations of abuse.
Rasmussen said the Telfer case clearly shows that "sexual predators aren't always the bushy-haired strangers that lurk around playgrounds."
"Even though we live in a small community, it's important to know that people who prey on children are among us. They can be in our churches, in our schools and in our work places," she said.
"I'm not advocating that parents be overly paranoid about people who have contact with their children. But this case shows that you really need to be careful about the adults you allow your children to spend time with.
"And that includes folks who may wrap themselves in the cloak of righteousness and religion."
In the May 3 edition: two recent child sexual abuse cases have led Hood River County experts to remind parents about the importance of closely monitoring their child's daily activities.
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