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MLB announced the team captains for the 2014 Home Run Derby on Monday, giving the Blue Jays' Jose Bautista the captain's "C" for the AL and awarding NL honors to the Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki. As our Bob Biscigliano detailed earlier, the rules and format for this year's derby have changed, hopefully leading to a better pace and more exciting event.
But really, the Derby is all about the sluggers who participate. Baseball's biggest bats should be a part of this event, not leaving it up to lesser knowns who show some power. The Home Run Derby is now a bigger deal than the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and MLB should keep it that way by making sure one of its signature midsummer events has some big names.
Here are eight players, four for each side, that we'd like to see join Bautista and Tulowitzki at Target Field.
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Edwin Encarnacion: Bautista doesn't have to look far for his first pick. The Blue Jays first baseman leads MLB with 24 home runs, and hit a combined 78 long balls during the past two seasons. He also ranks second in baseball with a .324 ISO (Isolated Power). If you want the big sticks in this contest, the guy swinging the biggest needs to be in Minnesota for the Derby.
Mike Trout: This might be a controversial pick. Trout over defending Home Run Derby champ Yoenis Cespedes? What about Nelson Cruz, who's second in the AL with 23 homers? But the Home Run Derby benefits from MLB's best player participating in the contest. And it's not like Trout isn't a slugger. He's tied for seventh in the league with 16 bombs and fourth among MLB hitters with a .287 ISO.
Jose Abreu: Perhaps no slugger has raised more eyebrows this season than the White Sox first baseman, launching baseballs out of stadiums throughout MLB in his rookie season. The Cuban slugger doesn't get the attention of fellow countryman Yasiel Puig, but his 22 homers rank third in MLB and his .339 ISO is the best in baseball. Had he not gone on the DL with an ankle injury, Abreu might have the AL home run lead.
Brandon Moss: Though Target Field is not kind to left-handed sluggers, it feels only fair to have at least one southpaw on each team, if for no other reason than to give the fans in the right field seats a chance at some souvenirs too. David Ortiz would be the more fan-friendly pick, giving the Derby more star power. But how about a nod for the A's first baseman, whose 17 homers are tied with Ortiz but has a higher ISO at .261?
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Giancarlo Stanton: There cannot be a Home Run Derby without the Marlins right fielder in it. Or at least there shouldn't be. So let's take care of that. Stanton missed the 2012 Derby due to injury and was passed over last year. But he leads the NL with 20 home runs and no one in MLB puts on more of a show when he hits the ball out of the park.
Yasiel Puig: You want star power? How about the Dodgers sensation who fans love, but grumpy media seem to despise? No, Puig probably won't do too many bat flips hitting in the Derby format, lest he delay the proceedings even further as he goes to retrieve his stick. But no one will have more fun participating in the event or put on a better show.
Paul Goldschmidt: The D-Backs first baseman deserves some more time in the spotlight, and maybe this is where he shows a national audience what he can do. Plus, he led the NL with 36 home runs last year (which may give him the nod over the Reds' Todd Frazier). His 16 homers also rank fifth in the league this season. Since we keep citing Isolated Power among these sluggers, consider that Goldschmidt ranks third among NL hitters with a .244 ISO.
Anthony Rizzo: Here's the obligatory (by me) left-handed slugger for the NL. Rizzo is tied for fourth in the league with 16 homers and could be one of the exciting young stars that leads a revival in Wrigleyville. After struggling to hit last year, the guess is that the Cubs might not want Rizzo to participate for fears that his swing and approach will be thrown off. But he could generate some excitement with some long bombs.

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The Phils have just announce their newest member to their Walk of Fame, and it is former Phils' catcher, Darren Daulton.
The Phils have officially announced their newest member to enter the Phils' Walk of Fame, and it is former catcher, Darren 'Dutch' Daulton, a mainstay of their teams of the late '80s and '90s.
Darren Daulton, born in Arkansas City, Kansas, on January 3, 1962, was drafted by the Phils in 1980, the year that they won their first World Championship. He made his major league debut on September 25, 1983, before joining the main club to stay in 1985. He played for the Phils fulltime from 1985 to 1997, before being traded to the Florida Marlins on July 21, 1997, becoming a member of the Marlins' first World Championship team. He retired after the '97 season.
In about 14 years of service with the Phils, Daulton played in 1109 games, compling a .245 career batting average as a Phil, as he collected 858 hits, of which 189 were doubles, 23 were triples and 134 were home runs, while he had 567 RBIs and scored 489 runs. He also walked 607 times. As a Phils, he won the RBI title in 1992, knocking in 109 RBIs, becoming the fourth catcher in major league history to do so, as he also won a Silver Slugger that season. Daulton then knocked in 105 RBIs in 1993, thus being the only Phils' catcher to knock in more than 100 runs in two seasons or more. He was a three-time member of the NL All-Star team, doing so in 1992-1993 and 1995, each time as a Phil. This would tie him with Bob Boone for the most All-Star selections by a Phil's catcher. In 1997, as a member of both the Phils and the Marlins, he was named the NL Comback Player of the Year. He was a member of the 1993 NL Champions Phillies, as one of the team's leaders, to go along with his being a member of the 1997 World Champions Marlins.
Among the records that he set as a catcher for the Phils, he received the most walks by a catcher during a season by receiving 117 free passes in 1993. He knocked in the most RBIs by a catcher in a season with 109 in 1992, the year that he won the title. Also, in 1993, he hit the most doubles by a Phil's catcher, 35, made the most putouts by a catcher, 981, and started the most double plays by a catcher, 19. As a Phil, he caught 965 games, to place him fourth on the team's all-time list. He was also named the starting catcher of the all-Vet team during the year that Veterans Stadium was officially closed, 2003.
Daulton will be inducted into the Walk of Fame on August 6, prior to the Phils-Mets game, at 7:05 pm Eastern.


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Attorney: George Zimmerman Was Confused, Fearful
by Mike Schneider, AP
Orlando, FL (AP) -- June 4, 2012 --
The former neighborhood watch leader charged with fatally shooting Trayvon Martin was confused and fearful when he and his wife misled court officials about their finances during an April bond hearing that allowed him to be released from jail, his attorney said Monday.
Attorney Mark O'Mara wrote on a website run by George Zimmerman's legal team that he will ask for another bond hearing. A day earlier, Zimmerman returned to jail because his $150,000 bond was revoked by a Florida judge after prosecutors claimed Zimmerman and his wife, Shellie, deceived the court during the bond hearing.
At the hearing, Shellie Zimmerman testified that the couple had limited funds for bail because she was a full-time student and her husband wasn't working. Prosecutors say Zimmerman actually had raised $135,000 in donations from a website he created.
Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester ordered Zimmerman returned to the Seminole County Jail, and Zimmerman complied Sunday afternoon. Zimmerman had been hiding in an undisclosed location for safety reasons.
"While Mr. Zimmerman acknowledges that he allowed his financial situation to be misstated in court, the defense will emphasize that in all other regards, Mr. Zimmerman has been forthright and cooperative," O'Mara said.
Zimmerman will remain in jail at least until next Monday because the judge will be out of court this week and has no hearings scheduled.
Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting Martin during a confrontation in a Sanford, Fla., gated community where Zimmerman lived and where Martin was visiting. He has pleaded not guilty and is claiming self-defense. The delay in his arrest for 44 days led to protests nationwide and led to intense debate about self-defense laws and race. Martin was black; Zimmerman's father is white and his mother is from Peru.
Prosecutor Bernie De la Rionda presented to the judge last week a partial transcript of telephone conversations Zimmerman had with his wife from jail, days before the April 20 bond hearing. Zimmerman and his wife discussed the amount of money raised from the website, and Zimmerman spoke in code to tell his wife how to make fund transfers, according to the transcript. The code referred to amounts of "$15" in place of "$150,000."
When Shellie Zimmerman was asked at the bond hearing how much money was raised from the website, she said, "Currently, I do not know."
O'Mara acknowledged that the phone calls make clear Zimmerman knew a lot of money had been raised by the website. But Zimmerman's judgment was clouded by threats to his safety that required him to stop working and forced Zimmerman and his family to leave their homes, the lawyer said.
"We feel the failure to disclose these funds was caused by fear, mistrust, and confusion," O'Mara said.
Of the $204,000 raised from the now-defunct website, $150,000 is under the administration of an independent third party. About $30,000 was used to help Zimmerman go into hiding after he was released from jail in April. The remaining $20,000 was kept in cash to help with the Zimmermans' living expenses. A separate website started by O'Mara has raised $37,000.
The revocation of Zimmerman's bond could impact his case in several ways, legal experts say.
If the judge refuses to grant bond a second time, O'Mara is under pressure to move the case along because his client will be sitting in jail, not his own home.
The bond problem also could influence the judge's opinion of Zimmerman's credibility if there is a "stand your ground" hearing. Such a hearing, before the judge and with no jury, would give Zimmerman the chance to argue he killed Martin in self-defense under the Florida law that gives wide latitude to use deadly force rather than retreat in a fight if people believe they are in danger of being killed or seriously injured.
If there is a trial, prosecutors, under certain circumstances, may be able to cite the bond hearing to raise questions about Zimmerman's credibility in a case in which he is going to need to convince a jury about his version of what happened during the confrontation.
"The gravity of this mistake has been distinctly illustrated, and Mr. Zimmerman understands that this mistake has undermined his credibility, which he will have to work to repair," O'Mara said.
George Zimmerman Returns To Florida For His Surrender
SANFORD, Fla. (CBS/AP) -- June 4, 2012
(CBS/AP) MIAMI - George Zimmerman, the former neighborhood watch volunteer charged with murder in the killing of Trayvon Martin, surrendered to police Sunday and was booked into a central Florida jail two days after his bond was revoked.
Zimmerman's legal team said in a tweet Sunday afternoon that he was in police custody. Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester revoked Zimmerman's bond on Friday, saying the defendant and his wife had lied to the court in April about their finances so he could obtain a lower bond.
About 40 minutes before the 2:30 p.m. Sunday deadline to surrender, the Seminole County jail website listed Zimmerman as an inmate. He was being held without bail and had $500 in his jail account, the website showed.
Seminole County Sheriff Donald Eslinger said Zimmerman turned himself in to two sheriff's office employees around 1:25 p.m. near the jail, and was then driven there. Zimmerman arrived in a white minivan and did not respond to questions from reporters as he walked inside, handcuffed and wearing blue jeans, sneakers and a button-down shirt.
"He is quiet and cooperative," Eslinger said at a news conference after Zimmerman's surrender.
The sheriff's office said the 28-year-old Zimmerman would be in a cell by himself, separated from the general population, because the case is so high-profile. The 67-square-foot cell is equipped with a toilet, two beds, a mattress, a pillow, a blanket and bed sheets. Zimmerman will not have access to a TV.
Prosecutors said last week that Zimmerman and his wife told the judge at a bond hearing in April that they had limited money, even though he had raised about $135,000 through a website set up for his legal defense. They suggested more has been collected since and deposited in a bank account. Defense attorneys say the matter is a misunderstanding.
The judge said Friday he would schedule a hearing after Zimmerman was back in custody so he could explain himself.
On "CBS This Morning" O'Mara told Charlie Rose that he believes the Zimmermans had made a mistake.
"I think it was out of fear, and maybe some frustration with having their lives turned completely upside-down and not having a good level of trust with anyone that they were dealing with. But I think they realize it was a mistake. They look forward to the opportunity to clearing that up with Judge Lester," O'Mara said.
O'Mara said the Zimmerman family must apologize for not being straightforward with the judge about the funds raised online for George Zimmerman's defense.
He denied that there was tension between himself and his client, but admitted Monday that "certainly there was some frustration with realizing that what was, I truly believe, an oversight, or at least a mistake that they made, has now truly come to bear on Mr. Zimmerman directly with his incarceration."
Zimmerman, who was charged in April with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of the 17-year-old Martin in Sanford, was ordered by a judge Friday to return to jail. After his release, Zimmerman stayed at an undisclosed location for his safety.
Zimmerman's legal team said Sunday that they will ask for a new bond hearing to address the judge's concerns, and that they hope Zimmerman's voluntary surrender will show he is not a flight risk.
The money that Zimmerman has raised is in an independent trust and cannot be directly accessed by Zimmerman or his attorneys, according to the press release.
He has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder charge. He maintains that he shot Martin in self-defense under Florida's so-called "stand your ground" law because the teen, who was unarmed, was beating him up. Zimmerman claims the teenager had confronted the then-neighborhood watch volunteer about following Martin in a gated community in Sanford, about 25 miles northwest of Orlando.


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Adam West and Burt Ward, the original Batman and Robin duo from the hit '60s TV series, will be in Vancouver April 21-22 for the 2012 Fan Expo Vancouver.
The event is an all-ages playground for lovers of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming. Fanboys (and girls) will have the chance to meet celebrity guests, get autographs and rare memorabilia, and mingle with their fellow diehards (many in full costume) inside the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Plus, you can indulge your inner gamer by attending the third annual Canadian Videogame Awards on April 21. Honouring the best and brightests game developers, writers and composers, the event will be broadcast on City TV.
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PSNation: "One of the most amazing-looking games of the PlayStation 2 era received a facelift, and this is a good thing. No, it's an amazing thing. While I can't comment on whether or not I think video games are art, I can certainly say with great confidence that Okami fits the bill, and if I ever had to make a case for the 'art' group, I would use this game an example of expression through interactive media. "
Bought it and am playing through it right now, amazed that I missed it on Ps2 but I've got to say I'm stunned by how well it looks and plays even by today's standards.
If anyone has never played it I seriously recommend it.
i have the ps2 version, hate to buy the same game several times, is hd worth it? maybe this time ill make an exception
Awesome game. Now all we need are the Shadow Heart 1 - 3 given the hd treatment.
Its my all time favourite and It looks great on ps3. I really recommend it to you, you wont be disappointed... The hd upgrade is one of the few things which capcom did well this generation
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Timberwolves Beat Spurs For 2nd Straight Win
The Timberwolves won their 2nd straight game 106-96 at home against San Antonio Monday night. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 24 points and 15 rebounds and both Michael Beasley and Luke Ridnour added 19 points apiece. Ricky Rubio contributed 6 points and 3 assists in 24 minutes for Minnesota.
The Wolves shot 58 percent from the field while San Antonio shot 43 percent. The Wolves are 2-3 and will host Memphis at 7pm Wednesday night.


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kkleiner writes: Rice University professor Moshe Vardi has been evaluating technological progress in computer science and artificial intelligence and has recently concluded that robots will replace most, if not all, human labor by 2045, putting millions out of work. The issue is whether AI enables humans to do more or less. But perhaps the real question about technological unemployment of labor isn't "How will people do nothing?" but "What kind of work will they do instead?"


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VIDEO: Mike Miller is still a sharpshooter from 3
MEMPHIS, – Had Kendrick Perkins sat on Mike Miller at any point in the past three seasons the way he did Thursday night in Game 3 of the Oklahoma City-Memphis playoff series, a team of EMTs immediately would have rushed to the court carrying a Gulliver-esque spatula. Whatever parts of Miller hadn't already gone splat would have been scraped up and deposited in the Grizzlies' trainers room, perhaps not to be seen again until preseason camp.
But here in 2014, that Miller – the one held together with duct tape and baling wire when he managed to play, which wasn't all that often – is gone. He's been replaced by one who can laugh off Perkins' little in-game sitdown and, more important for Memphis, by a guy who did this:
Played in all 82 games.
Miller spent three seasons with the Heat without ever doing that. He topped out at 59 appearances last season and managed to play in only 80 games in 2010-11 and 2011-12 combined. He missed the start of the post-lockout season in December 2011 recovering from sports hernia surgery, and he has had chronic back problems for quite a while. There have been times when Miller, so valuable as a floor spreader and 3-point shooter but so fragile, seemed like he might bruise from a stiff breeze.
Yet here he is at 34, getting healthier. He hadn't played in 82 since his 2000-01 rookie season in Orlando.
Had Miami known he would be so downright durable, it might have found some way to keep him rather than amnestying the final two years and $12.8 million of his contract last July. (LeBron James and crew hated losing him, but the move did save the Heat about $17 million in luxury tax.) Miller double-dipped by signing with Memphis for the veteran's minimum of about $1.4 million.
"To be honest, I was healthy last year," Miller said before the Grizzlies' practice Friday at FedEx Forum. "It's just that, when you're playing behind Hall of Famers, you don't get that opportunity. I went through a lot with my back and obviously with the sports hernia and stuff like that, but I was fully recovered last year. And just continually got better. I haven't put a lot of mileage on my body the last three years."
Miller was available enough in the 2012 playoffs to help Miami win the first championship of its Big Three era. He went 7-for-8 from the arc and scored 23 points in the Game 5 title clincher against Oklahoma City.
Last spring, Miller helped the Heat win again, starting four games in The Finals against San Antonio, shooting 59.1 percent overall and 11-for-18 (61.1) on 3-pointers. But Miami coach Erik Spoelstra was leery of Miller breaking down and kept him carefully on the shelf for stretches of the regular season.
No kid gloves for Miller in Memphis, though. He averaged 20.8 minutes, more than in any of his Heat seasons, and ranked second in the NBA in hitting 45.9 percent of his 3-pointers (53.8 percent after the All-Star break).
And get this: Only 23 players in NBA history have played a full 82-game schedule in their 14th season or later.
"He's been tremendous," Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger said. "He's done a great job with his body in the offseason, just staying lean and staying in shape. He's done that without pounding on his body.
"You can try to be in great shape but you can do things to your body that just wear it down. He did a great job of keeping himself fresh in the offseason, and our training staff has done a good job with him all season."
Staying lean without pounding? Sounds like swimming and yoga.
"It pretty much is," Miller said, laughing. "I didn't do the swimming part, but I've done the 10,000 reps [in the weight room]. I used to do three or four hours in the gym. A lot of that is the reason why my back and stuff were bad.
"Now it's more maintenance. It's about coming in here and taking care of my body. Shoot as limited as possible, really. And then getting out in the game and having fresh mind and fresh body."


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SAUGERTIES >> A Kingston man and a Hudson man were arrested by town of Saugerties Police on Saturday night on charges of stealing materials from alongside the CSX railroad tracks, authorities said
Police said they received a report around 10:30 p.m. about a van parked on the train tracks near the area of U.S. Route 9W near the Greene County line known as Dead Man's curve.
Police said when they arrived, they found Bruce E. Miller, 46, of State Street, Hudson, and George B. Robertson III, 53, of East Strand, Kingston, helping themselves to track components known as Pandrol plates, spikes and clips.
After a CSX track inspector came and determined that the components had already been removed by track workers repairing the tracks, police took Miller and Robertson into custody and charged them with petit larceny and possession of stolen property, both misdemeanors, and trespassing, a violation, according to authorities.
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LEWISBURG, Pa. — Saxophonist David Liebman, a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, will perform in concert Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 8:30 p.m. in Bucknell Hall at Bucknell University.
The concert, which is free and open to the public, is part of the University's ongoing Jazz at Bucknell First Wednesday Series.
Joining Liebman will be the international team of bassist Drew Gress and percussionist Phil Haynes, joint veterans of more than two dozen critically acclaimed recordings as a rhythm section.
This trio's lean and distinctive instrumentation of Liebman's wooden flutes, soprano and/or tenor saxophones, layered with bass and drums, has it roots in the trios of the legendary Sonny Rollins, Lee Konitz, and the late Elvin Jones.
Jazz at Bucknell producer Haynes notes that "historically, such piano-less ensembles often exude a certain African muscularity, excitement and even spirituality. Soloistic counterpoint, as if calling out in a collective conversation, is highlighted between instrumentalists in terms of lyricism, harmony, texture and/or rhythm," he said.
Liebman is considered a forward-thinking artist whose advanced improvisational style and association with trumpeter Miles Davis in the '70s combined to make him one of the most influential and successful jazz musicians of his generation.
Born in Brooklyn in 1946, Liebman studied classical piano and saxophone before focusing on jazz, a move he attributes to seeing John Coltrane perform live in New York on multiple occasions. He continued his private jazz studies with such artists as Joe Allard, Lennie Tristano and Charles Lloyd while earning a degree in American history from New York University. After graduating, he focused solely on a career in music and quickly became an active leader in the vibrant late '60s "loft" scene in New York City.
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Anyone going to be watching this one? I'm just watching the first episode now.
Good move to have a round of fights to get into the house in my opinion, some of the fighters on the last couple of seasons were so poor.
Last Fight Night card (13) featured a lot of the recent TUF graduates and had some pretty significant matchups involving Florian, Parysian, Alexander and so on. Worth looking up if you've not seen it.


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A Freeport Public Works Department crew clears debris today from a two-family home at 1125 S. High Ave. that was demolished beginning Wednesday. The city is spending $100,000 this year — significantly more than in recent years — to demolish dilapidated properties.
The city has razed eight other homes since Sept. 13. Go to the city's website, ci.freeport.il.us/ for more details on the status of city demolitions.


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I'm amazed at how many idiots with keyboards suddenly decided last week or even earlier this week was the right time to chime in with their "Ray Lewis opinion".
I know how it works, of course. "We have papers to sell," say the editors. "Can't you come up with something inflammatory about that black football player in Baltimore who killed a couple of people a few years ago and never paid the price for it because he's an athlete?"
And the writers, because they want work, jump on the angle of being different. "Everyone is going to glorify the career of Ray Lewis. I'll think outside the box and remind everyone about those murders."
Well, anyone who writes about the career of Ray Lewis has every right to mention the events that transpired in Atlanta back in January of 2000.
If you were writing or discussing the career of Ray Lewis and you didn't mention or refer to "Atlanta", you'd be skipping one of the most important moments in Ray's life. It changed him, for the better. And he's admitted that.
Earlier this week, an Orlando Sentinel columnist wrote THIS PIECE saying "Let's not forget the two guys who were murdered in Atlanta" (while we celebrate the career of Ray Lewis).
Yeah, I know that's exactly what I was thinking about on Sunday. OK, maybe not.
But that's what the Orlando columnist decided to focus on because…well…because he didn't have anything better to offer, I suppose.
Atlanta and "the incident" is definitely part of Ray Lewis' life. No one would argue that.
Of course, if you wrote about the life of Muhammad Ali, you'd have to at least remind everyone that he was a draft dodger. He was, I'll remind you, arrested and found guilty of draft evasion.
I don't remember anyone writing a story about the "other" kids who did go to Vietnam and died for their country whenever the Ali career is remembered.
If you were going to chronicle the eight year Presidential run of Bill Clinton, you'd have to include his dalliance with Monica Lewinsky and the impeachment hearings that followed.
By the way, where's the story saying, "Let's not forget about Monica"? Her life changed the day her name surfaced.
You can't cover the life and times of Pete Rose without focusing on the fact that while he managed a team in the major leagues, he bet on games, including those involving his own team.
And, as Lance Armstrong is finding out right now, you can't discuss or cover his incredible cycling career without including commentary about his alleged use of performance enhancing drugs.
Just like the Atlanta story with Ray Lewis, all of the other "bumps in the road" of Ali, Clinton, Rose and Armstrong turned out to be indelible impressions we can't possibly ignore when assessing the accomplishments of those people.
But, in Lewis' case specifically, there was a significant development (a murder charge, completely unfounded, of course) followed by a much smaller accusation and a guilty plea of obstruction of justice. Years later, the Atlanta DA who was originally assigned to the Ray Lewis case admitted he charged the linebacker with murder simply to "scare him" into coming clean with what he knew about the night's events.
That's weird…very few people who wrote about the Atlanta incident last week mentioned that one little nugget of (important) information.
Lewis, as we in Baltimore know, has become an iconic figure here because of his great play on the field and his dedication to the community and the inner city. Naturally, if you're some sort of asshat in Orlando, Florida who hasn't been in Charm City on Thanksgiving to see Ray distribute 5,000 turkeys and serve a meal with his mom in the house as the co-chef, you wouldn't know anything about that sort of stuff.
And you wouldn't include it in your story when the boss says, "Go cover the Ray Lewis retirement thing."
You would, though, write a story that asks us to "remember the murder victims" of the Atlanta incident because, well, authoring a "redemption story" just wouldn't be cool.
Atlanta is part of Ray's life the same way Cassius Clay saying, "I'm not going to fight for my country" is part of his history. One of those stories included the murder of a couple of miscreants who were trying to make a quick hit after a nightclub closed and, some would say, wound up on the bad end of their own criminal intentions. The other story was about a man's religious beliefs and a decision that would lead many to criticize him THEN and applaud him NOW.
Ray Lewis didn't murder anyone.
But we keep hearing about it, over and over, because some people just don't feel like doing the work that's required to write or comment on something sensibly.
It's part of Ray's life.
Just like serving turkeys and winning a Super Bowl and retiring and being a first-ballot Hall of Famer is part of it.


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California's unchallenged reputation for attracting and embracing eccentrics of all shapes and sizes was already well established when Oscar Wilde brought his one-man traveling circus to the Bear Flag State in March 1882. Not surprisingly, he killed in California.
Wilde, perhaps the first international celebrity who was famous primarily for being famous, would have been right at home in today's world of carefully manufactured stars, of "American Idol," "The Voice" and "Dancing With the Stars." Wilde stamped himself on the collective consciousness of his age — long before he wrote his first masterpiece.
"One should either be a work of art or wear a work of art," he said. At his peak, Wilde managed to accomplish both.
Wilde was three months into his yearlong visit to America when he arrived in California, and his fame — or at least his notoriety — had preceded him. Curious crowds gathered at railroad depots between Omaha and Sacramento to catch a glimpse of the visiting aesthete who had come to this country, it was said, to teach its citizens the value of a good tea service and a well-hung picture in the family foyer.


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Until there's full spectrum fluorescent lights, you're not going to pry incandescent bulbs out of my hands!
If you don't believe me, check out this study that Popular Mechanics did earlier this year on the color temperature and subjective quality of light bulbs.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/home_improvement/4215199.html [popularmechanics.com]
For their subjective part of the test, they put in 3 interior designers in color-neutral rooms and had them comment on what they thought about the light sources. Going into the test, the designers said they did not like the quality of color from CFL's, but by the end every single designer rated the CFL's higher than the incandescent bulb. To say the least, they were surprised and have changed their out-dated CFL hating ways.
Also, here's some tips I've learned from installing hundreds of CFL's:
-Don't buy the cheap ones, they frequently buzz. Go with name brands like Phillips or GE, I have yet to have a problem with them.
-Don't install bulbs on dimmer switches, unless they're specifically designed for dimmers - they'll last only a couple weeks.
-Some large CFL's can't be mounted upside down, beware.
-CFL's don't play well with motion sensor activation - they will burn out in months.
-IKEA recycles CFL's for free! (and batteries too)
-The vanity light shaped CFL's currently have a fairly long warm-up time, about 30 seconds. I hope they keep this, as I don't like blinding light first thing in the morning. The gradual warm-up is nice at 5am.
need to use light bulbs outside, since fluorescents don't tolerate cold well.
It was 5F this morning and the lights in my garage sure came on quickly and brightly enough. Hint: don't buy the cheapest bulbs you can find and put them outside.
need a light that turns on and off frequently (like traffic lights), cause that uses a lot MORE energy in a fluorescent
Breakeven for a fluorescent lamp is about 23 seconds [kwc.org]. After that, it's all profit.
Just like going to a hamfest -or- vintage electronics show/flea market, you too can set up shop next to the vintage vacuum tube sellers...
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The flight.dat files controls the movements of NPC airbourne vehicles in GTA3 and Vice City. These files are located in the data/paths folder in the GTA3 or Vice City directory. The
flight.dat controls the Boeing jets. The
flight2.dat controls the Dodo. The
flight3.dat controls the Dodo used in "S.A.M." in GTA3 and the Police Maverick in Vice City. The
flight4.dat controls the Dodo used in "A Drop In The Ocean" in GTA3. These airbourne vehicles are not solid so you cannot collide into them and there are no drivers in them.
The file starts with the number of coordinates that will be used in the file. The rest of the file are X, Y, and Z coordinates linked as a path in the game.
Using It
The following is for GTA3 only. Opcode 0358 is used to create the Dodo in GTA3 to follow the path from the flight4.dat file. Opcode 0359 checks if the Dodo is destroyed. Opcode 033A creates the Dodo in GTA3 to follow the path from the flight3.dat file. Opcode 033B checks if the Dodo landed on the ground and opcode 033C checks if the Dodo is destroyed. Opcode 035A gets the coordinates of both of the Dodos.
Current Usage
Not much is known about these files other than what is above.
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Twitter-In response to Super Junior's loss of 1st place in Mnet's 20's choice global star to Girls' Generation, E.L.Fs worldwide trended #SUJUISTHEREALWINNER on twitter early Wednesday morning. This loss of first place has taken E.L.Fs completely by surprise, as many believe that now Sones, or Girls' Generation fans, have been using illegal methods such as hacking in order to achieve such means.Some extremely sharp eyed detective E.L.Fs have found extremely incriminating evidence that show that Sones have hacked the mnet website. Such proof is shown below.
One E.L.F on twitter commented, "So[ne] hacked mnet site than make our votes count for snsd. Just stop voting for awhile." Their case has been furthered by the fact that someone named sunshine on twitter(@fanyewest) has been sarcastically claiming responsibilities for the latest attacks, writing things such as "HEY ELFS GUESS WHAT I ACTUALLY HACKED MNET AND YOUR VOTES DO ACTUALLY COUNT FOR SNSD SO YOLO!!!!" and" PROOF I HACKED THE MNET POLL!! pic.twitter.com/sMM3hjOi" . Screencaps of her tweets can be found below.
One Netizen commented saying, "elf is like ur embarrassing cousin who shows up to every occasion drunk and confused. then they punch u in the face and u call the popo.". However, many do not share that same opinion, as others have tweeted along the lines of "@FANYEWEST FUCK FOR YOU!! CEMEN! LO AH CIUT!!#SUJUISTHEREALWINNER #Happy26thRyeowookBday#MovesLikeRyeowook"
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DELAWARE TWP. -- Oscar Menendez, a 16-year-old Trenton resident, drowned Sunday afternoon while attempting to swim across the Delaware River at a family outing at Bulls Island State Park.
His mother, Luz, and numerous relatives and friends were in the area, where a foot bridge crosses the river, and witnessed the tragedy, said township patrolman Mark Kobner.
�There was a family get-together, his mom and cousins were there,� Kobner said, �and apparently they (young swimmers) had crossed over to the Pennsylvania side from N.J., and on the way back one of the cousins noticed that he (Oscar) was having some difficulty, and then when he turned around, he (Oscar) was under the water, and they couldn�t find him.�
Attempts to find him were difficult in the murky water kicked up by a violent weekend storm.
�I was up there,� Kobner said. �It was bad because it actually was closer to the Pennsylvania side, so all these people were watching this take place right in front of them. And there was really very little we could do.�
After a time, divers from the Mount Pleasant Rescue Squad located the teen. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
�The Delaware is one of those very calm-looking bodies of water,� Kobner said. �There�s a strong current, and there�s a lot of rocks and branches on the bottom, and it�s very easy once you go under to get caught up on that stuff.
�It took them a while to find him. The river is pretty wide at that point, and nobody was 100 percent sure where they saw him go down.�
One of the teen�s friends, Odalis Barrientos, said Menendezliked to play soccer.
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BOSTON, Dec. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Direxion Shares ETF Trust has decided to liquidate and shutter three exchange-traded funds ("Funds") based on the recommendation of Rafferty Asset Management, LLC, the Trust's advisor.
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Due to the Funds' inability to attract sufficient investment assets, Rafferty believes they cannot continue to conduct their business and operations in an economically efficient manner. As a result, the Board concluded that liquidating and shuttering the Funds would be in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders.
The Trust will close the following funds: Direxion Large Cap Insider Sentiment Shares (INSD), Direxion S&P 1500 DRRC Index Volatility Response Shares (VSPR) and Direxion S&P Latin America 40 DRRC Index Volatility Response Shares (VLAT).
Shares of the Funds will stop trading on the NYSE Arca, Inc., and will no longer be open to purchase by investors, at the close of regular trading on January 18, 2013. Shareholders may sell their holdings in the Funds prior to the closing date, and those transactions are subject to customary brokerage charges. Between the closing date and the liquidation date, shareholders may only be able to sell their shares to certain broker-dealers and there is no assurance that there will be a market for the Funds during that time period.
On January 25, 2013, the Funds will liquidate their assets and distribute cash pro rata to shareholders who have not previously redeemed or exchanged their shares. These payments are taxable and will include any accrued capital gains and dividends. Each Fund's net asset value will reflect the costs of closing the Fund as calculated on the liquidation date. The Funds will close when the distributions are complete.
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UHP identifies woman killed in truck-trailer accident
10/21/2013 6:56amOne person is dead and two others are in the hospital after a pick-up truck and trailer chain flipped, pinning the victims inside the vehicle.
Overcoming adult sibling jealousy
10/21/2013 7:16amCoach Kim gives some useful advice to stop comparing and feeling jealous of our adult siblings.
The Utes are not ready for the spotlight ... yet
10/21/2013 9:19amThe Utes got their first win against a Top 5 team at home last week against Stanford, and the future of the program looked bright, even with a difficult schedule looming ahead. However, Utah squandered their newfound spotlight after falling to Arizona in a game that was winnable.
The funny math of clothing sizes
10/21/2013 9:44amWhen it comes to women's clothing sizes, there's some funny math going on.
Bookish baby boy born in LA-area Barnes & Noble
10/21/2013 10:41amA woman walked into a Los Angeles-area Barnes & Noble looking for books and came out with a baby instead.
Concussions and football: Perspective from Steve Young's mom
10/21/2013 10:54amFootball still is America's game, but there are cracks appearing here and there. At the forefront is the discussion of concussions.
Missionaries create chalk mural to share message in NY's Union Square
10/21/2013 11:15am"You see a lot of graffiti in New York, but not quite like this!" a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wrote.
6 tips for your car during 'Car Care Month'
10/21/2013 11:37amOctober is Car Care Month, which means it's time to prepare your vehicles for the impending cold weather and snow. In addition to providing piece of mind, proper car care can result in significant cost savings. It will extend the life of your vehicle and help protect the environment.
5 ways to get your Gatsby glam on
10/21/2013 11:58amA local vintage shop owner gave tips on how to dress like you're going to a one of the parties in "The Great Gatsby."
NJ governor ends gay marriage fight as couples wed
10/21/2013 12:58pmGov. Chris Christie dropped his legal challenge to same-sex marriages on Monday, removing the possibility that the vows of couples who began getting married hours earlier could be undone by a court.
State attorneys say traditional marriage is best for children, families
10/21/2013 1:34pmIn defending a legal challenge to Utah's definition of marriage, attorneys for the state argue that traditional marriage reinforces responsible child bearing and the best parenting.
31 days of family film frights (Part 4)
10/21/2013 2:11pmCelebrate the build-up to Halloween by watching 31 spooky movies that will have you and your family on the edge of your seats and checking underneath the bed.
BYU LGBT students offer advice for overcoming depression
10/21/2013 2:34pmA friend who loves and is consistently by your side can go a long way in comforting a depressed spirit, gay and transgender students at Brigham Young University say in a new video.
Breast milk sold online contains high levels of bacteria, new study shows
10/21/2013 3:35pmA new study released by the National Children's Hospital Monday shows an alarmingly high amount of harmful bacteria found in human breast milk sold online.
Warrant reveals content of incriminating text in South Salt Lake homicide
10/21/2013 4:51pmJust moments before Santiago Crespo allegedly killed Ann Marie Jensen, police say he sent a text to an acquaintance: "I'm about to do something I wished I didn't have to."
Greek police release photos of abduction suspects
10/21/2013 5:10pmGreek police on Monday released photographs of a couple charged with abducting a girl and judicial authorities put the pair in pre-trial custody, as an international search for the child's biological parents intensified. Authorities also scrambled to uncover fraudulent birth declarations related to possible welfare benefit scams involving the couple and others.
Man convicted of lewdness allegedly showed girls porn movie
10/21/2013 5:11pmA South Jordan man recently convicted of lewdness and burglary is also being investigated for allegedly showing pornographic movies to young girls.
70.3M records, 30 days: NSA report draws Paris ire
10/21/2013 5:28pmThe U.S. National Security Agency swept up 70.3 million French telephone records in a 30-day period, according to a newspaper report Monday that offered new details of the massive scope of a surveillance operation that has angered some of the country's closest allies.
Man arrested in sexual assault of massage therapist
10/21/2013 5:31pmPolice have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a massage therapist at knife point.
Fugitive evades police at Utah-Idaho border
10/21/2013 5:37pmPolice say a 26-year-old man wanted on drugs and weapons charges managed to evade police Monday morning after a high-speed chase from northern Utah to southern Idaho.
Man arrested after weekend taxi robbing spree
10/21/2013 6:08pmA man who police say robbed or attempted to rob six cab drivers in three hours was arrested over the weekend.
Former doctor pleads not guilty to murder of ex-wife
10/21/2013 6:09pmA former Utah doctor charged with criminal homicide was in court Monday morning and, as expected, pleaded not guilty to all of the charges against him, including murder of his ex-wife.
Business owners hopeful of new S-line bringing more revenue
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Nev. student opens fire, kills teacher and himself
10/21/2013 6:49pmA student at a Nevada middle school opened fire with a semi-automatic handgun on campus just before the starting bell Monday, wounding two 12-year-old boys and killing a math teacher who was trying to protect children from their classmate.
Small pumpkin harvest shows effects of record summer heat
10/21/2013 6:59pmSome Utah farmers blame the summer's record heat for the weaker crop this fall. The pumpkins are smaller, the farmers say, and that mean less money coming in.
Donations for grieving mothers head to hospitals
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Father to not receive parole for death of baby son
10/21/2013 7:41pmJudge Darold McDade said the decision he announced on Monday had been weighing heavily on his mind for a "long, long time."
Price police, FBI investigating alleged grazing lease scam
10/21/2013 8:05pmA California businessman with Utah ties is facing felony charges after Price police say they were tipped off to an alleged scam that targets livestock owners.
Group fights cancer with the help of local Ghostbusters
10/21/2013 8:30pmWhat do Ghostbusters, good food and fundraising all have in common? All will take center stage at the fourth annual Cancer Bites fundraiser, happening Wednesday night at Brewvies in downtown Salt Lake.
Thief returns Pa. boy's giant 100-pound pumpkin
10/21/2013 8:37pmA thief has returned a 100-pound pumpkin that a central Pennsylvania boy won by correctly guessing its weight _ along with a note apologizing for the theft.
Hatch Family Chocolates threatened with foreclosure
10/21/2013 8:45pmSince Hatch Family Chocolates opened in 2003, they have made millions of chocolates and strong ties in the community. Earlier this month, however, the owners announced their financial struggles to keep the store open and have turned to the public.
Man arrested in alleged human trafficking incident
10/21/2013 9:05pmA man was arrested in Salt Lake City over the weekend for investigation of human trafficking.
Signing up on national health care website takes an expert
10/21/2013 9:12pmWhen the new national healthcare website launched on Oct. 1, a Utah computer expert said he jumped online to sign up for coverage. After weeks of dealing with the site's glitches, he found a way in.
Sex charges against former deputy involve 3 inmates
10/21/2013 9:25pmA former Washington County corrections deputy was charged Monday with sexual misconduct with three female inmates.
Breastfeeding Mo. mother charged with contempt
10/21/2013 10:13pmA breastfeeding Missouri mother has been charged with contempt of court after refusing to leave her son behind for jury duty.
Boy Scouts remove 2 men who toppled ancient rock
10/21/2013 10:13pmTwo Utah men already facing possible criminal charges for purposely toppling an ancient rock formation in a state park have now been removed from their posts as Boy Scout leaders.
5 suspects being questioned in Kearns drive-by shooting
10/21/2013 10:22pmUnified police were investigating a drive-by shooting Monday night that took place at a home near 4860 West and 4985 South. Five suspects were detained after their vehicle was identified by witnesses.
Neighbors carol, decorate to help friend with cancer experience Christmas
10/21/2013 10:24pmA Kaysville neighborhood put up Christmas decorations instead of Halloween decor to support a friend with cancer who may not live to see December 25.
Obama: 'No excuse' for health care signup problems
10/21/2013 10:30pmPresident Barack Obama on Monday offered "no excuses" _ and little explanation _ for the computer bugs still frustrating Americans who are trying to enroll online for insurance plans at the center of his health care law. But software developers tasked with building the site said they saw signs a year ago that the debut could fail.
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With more than 120 wineries, the Thompson Okanagan is British Columbia's oldest, largest, and most popular wine-producing region.
By car or bike, take a self-guided or guided wine tour to discover complex Pinot Noirs, vibrant Chardonnays and sweet Icewines at wineries perched above glittering lakes.
There are many award-winning wines in the Thompson Okanagan. In 2013, Mission Hill Family Estate Winery won an esteemed International Trophy – the competition's top prize – for the "World's Best Pinot Noir" award at the Decanter World Wine Awards. But that's not all: in 2010, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, and CedarCreek Estate Winery all won gold medals at international competitions.
Wineries range from large, luxurious facilities to small family-run vineyards. Tour magnificent estates such as Mission Hill Family Estate Winery, or enjoy intimate tastings at boutique wineries like Le Vieux Pin. Annual wine festivals celebrate regional vintages.
Combine wine touring with the Okanagan's laid-back lifestyle. Go golfing at Nk'mip. Try a winery cycling tour. Or dine at winery restaurants, such as Quails' Gate Old Vines Restaurant, and savour dishes with ingredients from the Okanagan Valley or BC's coast.
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Most wineries in the Thompson Okanagan lie in one of six sub-regions within the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys:
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery features al fresco dining at Terrace, ranked among the world's top winery restaurants by Travel + Leisure magazine. The impeccably landscaped grounds are impressive – The New York Times described Mission Hill as "the Versailles of the Valley."
Burrowing Owl boasts a devoted following. Sample award-winning red wines, and climb the winery bell tower to learn about the unique desert environment that includes rattlesnakes and bighorn sheep.
Tour and taste at Quails' Gate, and then pick up picnic treats from Allison House Market, a restored 1870s pioneer log cabin.
Sample Qwam Qwmt ("achieving excellence") wines at Nk'mip Cellars, North America's first Aboriginal owned and operated winery. Also, learn about rattlesnakes and hear drumming at the Nk'mip Desert Cultural Centre.
Wine Access magazine twice honoured CedarCreek Estate Winery as Canada's Winery of the Year. Enjoy its Mediterranean architecture, open-air restaurant, and concert pavilion overlooking Lake Okanagan.
Summerhill Pyramid Winery ages its vintages in a four-storey pyramid, claiming this "sacred geometry" enhances its certified-organic sparkling wines.
Interested in sustainable wineries? Suffolk draft horses (an endangered heritage breed) toil at the certified-organic Working Horse Winery.
Quirky winery names reflect the region's colourful history. For instance, Blasted Church alludes to an Okanagan Falls church dismantled with dynamite.
Winters in the Okanagan can dip below -8°C/18°F, ideal for harvesting naturally frozen grapes to create sweet Icewine. In 2010, BC Icewine won gold medals at the Chardonnay du Monde and the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London.
Don't miss fruit wines made with local cherries, peaches or apples. Sip crabapple or black currant wines at Elephant Island Orchard Wines. Try Asian pear or apricot dessert wine at Forbidden Fruit Winery.
It's possible to spend weeks exploring and tasting. Ask local Visitor Centres for winery information and maps, or visit the BC Wine Institute to get wine tour itineraries; while driving, follow burgundy-and-white wine route road signs. The Okanagan Wine Tour Guide (John Schreiner, 2010) is an excellent wine touring resource book.
Add some Okanagan favourites to a self-guided wine tour. Try fresh cherries in the Similkameen Valley, the "Fruit Stand Capital of Canada," or swim in area lakes.
Sit back and relax with a guided driving tour to wineries. Tours can range from three hours to a full day, covering three to six wineries. Lunch at a winery is often included. Guided tours leave from Kelowna, Penticton, and Vernon. Alternate pick-up points can sometimes be arranged.
Bike a scenic stretch of the historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail from Chute Lake to Penticton. This route passes by Naramata Bench wineries. Stop in for wine tastings, or pick up "Naramata Bench Blue" artisanal cheese for a trailside picnic.
Most guided bike wine tours suit the average cyclist, and include rental bikes, transportation to the trailhead (from Kelowna), wine tours and tastings, and sometimes lunch.
Wine festivals are a great opportunity to meet the winemakers and sample wine:
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It seems as though the age-old Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo debate has reached it's logical conclusion.
Of course we're not talking about real life but a FIFA 14 mock-up of the pair coming to blows.
The brand new Playstation 4 launched this week to much fanfare and since then, videos from the new FIFA 14 game have been cropping up all over the place.
In this video the pair, consistently battling it out for the right to be called the best player in the world, are involved in a violent on-pitch brawl that ends with the Real Madrid man sending his Barcelona rival flying across the pitch.
It puts a new spin on the Messi v Ronaldo debate, right?
Fans may have to wait for quite some time for this to become a reality, so in the meantime check out Ronaldo landing a knockout punch on Messi in the video above!
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Winnefeld Honors Korean War Veterans' Service, Sacrifice
Winnefeld Honors Korean War Veterans' Service, Sacrifice
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2012 – The bond between the U.S. and South Korea was built on blood and sacrifice, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff noted as he observed the 59th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice at Arlington National Cemetery today.
Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. joined Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta during the wreath laying and remembrance ceremony held at the cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Memorial Amphitheatre.
"Today, I'm so honored to speak among many of those who shed that blood and made those sacrifices that built this great alliance," Winnefeld said. "Indeed, on this anniversary of the Korean War armistice, we honor the legacy of the hundreds of thousands of American soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines."
This day, he said, is a time to honor and remember "those whom we lost, those who are still missing, and those who came home and are here today, whose efforts along the 38th Parallel, and along the Korean Peninsula six decades ago, helped prevent the spread of tyranny."
Winnefeld gave a special greeting to Korean War veterans in attendance.
"Because of your service and sacrifice, the Republic of Korea exists today as a peaceful and prosperous country, a beacon of freedom in northeast Asia and a close ally of the United States of America," the admiral said.
"Your legacy -- one of tenacity and perseverance in the face of the toughest of combat conditions -- lives on," Winnefeld told the Korean War veterans. "For many of us, that legacy is a family affair. [Whether it's] a parent, a brother or a close relative who served on the peninsula -- I'm no exception."
The vice chairman proudly shared a short narrative of his father's actions while serving in the Korean War.
"My own father, as a young Navy ensign, got on a motor whaleboat, drove around a point, out of sight, behind enemy lines and went ashore under fire to spot naval gunfire," Winnefeld said. "So I know that I join a lot of children -- fellow sons and daughters, and even grandsons and granddaughters, who are in the audience today when I say that I am very proud of my father's service in Korea."
Winnefeld also noted his father is a proud member of the Republic of Korea's own Korean War Veterans Association.
"Many of my dad's classmates and friends were Marines who endured the bitter cold and sweltering hot summers and long marches, and who, like many others from other services and many other countries, fought so heroically in Korea," he said. "Many of them never came home."
Winnefeld pointed out the impact of the Korea War on Americans, as he said many, "with no personal connection to this struggle," have walked around the "spine-tingling" Korean War Memorial and felt the presence of the 50,000 Americans who died in the conflict.
"Their legacy lives on, where today the men and women of United States Forces-Korea exemplify the team work and dedication set forth by their predecessors," he said. "Along with their Korean partners and other allies from around the globe, they maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula."
The vice chairman assured Korean War veterans their legacy has been "well tended" by the current group of service members serving in Korea at posts such as Yongsan Garrison, Camp Humphries, Osan Air Base and elsewhere.
"[They are] fully committed to our long-standing partnership and serving in the long shadow of their predecessors," Winnefeld said. "Their motto is 'Kapchi Kapchi Da' -- we go together."
Winnefeld also thanked those responsible for organizing and participating in the ceremony.
"For every warrior who served, there is a precious set of memories … inspiring us all to recommit ourselves and to ensure that those who served in this so-called 'forgotten war' are never forgotten," he said.


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Former model and Tigerlily swimwear founder Jodhi Meares is launching a new business after cutting ties with the label she founded. The 41-year-old former Mrs James Packer is rumoured to be dating rocker Jon Stevens but hasn't, as reported, moved to Cronulla - she's sticking with Bronte. Kate Waterhouse caught up with her after the Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Walk, which supports Cancer Australia, around Sydney's Centennial Park.
How do you spend your days?
I am usually up quite early because I go to bed quite early - it's very dull (laughs). I get up and I go to yoga at 6.30am or go for a walk and then start my day in the office.
How do you stay fit?
I paddle board and I like to do yoga. Yoga is a big thing for me.
Are you very conscious of what you eat?
I like to eat well but I was really fortunate to be raised by an extremely healthy mother. I don't like really rich foods and good restaurants are wasted on me because I like really plain food. I don't like sauces and I'm not particularly into sweet things. I'm not into heavy food at all. France is a hard place for me to go and eat, which is terrible! I'm happy to go to a restaurant and I'll be, like, ''Bring me some broccoli and a piece of fish.'' Heavy sauces and things just don't agree with me and I don't like the taste.
Do you have a strict diet?
I'm not strict. I think the older I get, it becomes a natural occurrence because you're more health-conscious, and you don't go to bars and you go out less, so it's easier to be healthier and I prefer to eat well.
What do you indulge in?
I like to go to the movies, I like to read, I like to indulge in yoga, I like to spend a lot of time alone. Spiritual pursuits are important to me.
Have you always been so spiritual?
Yes, spiritual is a word with so many meanings, but I've always been interested in the human condition and philosophy, and [in yoga] piercing the veil of samsara. I was raised on those ideas and they are very interesting to me. I read a lot about them; it's a subject that is important to me.
Where are you living?
In Bronte, and I'm in Hawaii and New York a lot.
I thought you moved to Cronulla?
No, I have never moved to Cronulla. I'm sure it's a lovely place to live but I have no intention of moving to Cronulla any time soon.
You don't talk about your boyfriend. Why do you like to keep your relationships quiet?
I just think it's better. It's your personal life and it's just not open for conversation.
Can you say you're happy?
I really can't say any more than that.
Are you so private because your marriage [to James Packer] was so public?
It's personal and I don't really understand why people want their personal lives in the press. It's just one of those things where I draw a line and it's not open for conversation at all.
Are you ever hurt by what you read?
I don't read the papers, I don't watch TV, so I'm quite sheltered from the media, and I do that on purpose. I buy Italian Vogue but for the most part I feel I can live without [the gossip media]. I feel deeply disturbed by it, for humanity.
How do you feel about people such as Kim Kardashian?
I'm happy for them that they exist but I think everyone creates their own universe to an extent - and for some people that [celebrity] is a very important part of their world - but my universe is a very different place.
What are you up to?
I finished with Tigerlily a few months ago to start my new company.
What's in the pipeline?
My new venture is taking an enormous amount of time at the moment. It's another lifestyle company. We hope that it's modern and it says something about fashion. It will be out in January but won't be ready for the public until June. We will launch it for summer. It's exciting to be in the midst of it and to be at the beginning again. It's 14 years since we started Tigerlily, so it's amazing.
WE WENT TO Otto Ristorante, Woolloomooloo.
WE ATE Ravioli di barbabietola, carpaccio di manzo, caprese salad.
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Double Take: Condoleezza Rice As Dropbox's Newest Board Member 313
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State under George W. Bush, and defender of Bush-era (and onward) policies about surveillance by wiretapping and other means, has landed at an interesting place: she's just become a part of the small board at Dropbox. TechDirt calls the appointment "tone deaf," and writes "At a time when people around the globe are increasingly worried about American tech firms having too close a connection to the intelligence community, a move like this seems like a huge public relations disaster. While Rice may be perfectly qualified to hold the role and to help Dropbox with the issues it needs help with, it's hard not to believe that there would be others with less baggage who could handle the job just as well." Some people are doing more than looking for an alternative for themselves, too, as a result.


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It's not the robotics part that's interesting here. It's that we're starting to realize, that in order to get a clear picture of what's really happening inside a human body, we need to build one from scratch.
IMO they're doing it wrong. They should aim at creating a robot that can be taught to ski.
built a robot to simulate the exact movements of a skier
Many activeskiers with their entire torso amputated out there?
What's that you're hacking off? Is it my torso? It is! My precious torso!
From the FA
I have just the same problem.
It's interesting that they need to "decipher" the art of skiing - ask a good ski instructor and they can easily tell you about a lot of optimal body positioning, angles, joint movements etc, to be a great skier. That said, perhaps this is for improving already great skiers... but if they are trying to investigate even more precise angles etc, will a robot really deliver the correct data if it's not anatomically correct? If the center of mass of the robot body is different to a human, surely the angles of the joints and the base of support of the robot for optimal performance will be different to a real person??
It's also strange that they state "the researchers also programmed a motion plan based on the skiing style of world cup racer Gaku Hirasawa, who turns his waist to face inside the turn arc" when I was taught (while learning to instruct, under the Canadian method) that your feet must initiate the turn, and the body then follows (there should be upper/lower body separation).
Anyway, interesting... crazy Japanese, they really don't get enough props for loving robots so much!
(there should be upper/lower body separation)
Exactly. The upper body should stay mostly still and the feet should move back and forth under the body.
Looking at the image, it doesn't look like there is any lateral flexibility in the hips and knees. Not much chance of good technique there...
actually the upper body should come around to follow the feet, but not initiate the turn... and it depends on how you are skiing (carving turns or short radius etc). Also it depends on who teaches you - the Canadian CSIA method had a few instructors who would keep their upper body down the hill a lot, whereas my French ski instructor had a very different style - follow your skis! would be the cry...
If you have lateral flexibility in your knees, you have a problem.
http://www.bioeddie.co.uk/Spectrum/Images/HoraceGoesSkiing.jpg [bioeddie.co.uk]
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Several Monarchs to Play with Hampton Roads Piranhas
By ODU Athletics
May 9, 2007
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -- The Virginia Beach Sportsplex will be home for five ODU Monarchs this summer as the soccer players will play on the Hampton Roads Piranhas soccer club. The Piranhas Premier Development team will boast freshman goalkeeper Evan Newton, CAA Defender of the Year David Horst, and sophomore midfielder Nane Joseph. Meanwhile, in the women's league sophomore keeper Colby Owen and former star forward Laura Beeman will play in the United Soccer League for the summer. The PDL team kicks off the 2007 season at home May 11 at 7:00 pm and the women's season begins Sunday, May 13 at 3:00 pm.
Joining the first ever PDL Piranhas are significant contributors for the Monarchs, Newton, Horst, and Joseph. Newton (Virginia Beach, VA) ranked second in the Colonial Athletic Association in shutouts with 8 during his rookie campaign and also ranked fourth in goals-against-average with 0.97 in 17 games. He was named to the CAA All-Rookie Team as the starting keeper of a defense that allowed only 18 goals in 18 games, recorded 8 shutouts, and led the team to the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history.
Another essential piece to that formidable defense was junior David Horst (Pine Grove, PA). Horst was named to the NSCAA All-South-Atlantic First Team and was named CAA Defensive Player of the Year in 2006 for anchoring the Monarchs defense. His effort in the conference tournament earned him CAA All-Tournament honors and he was also Second Team All-CAA in 2005.
Nane Joseph (Yaounde, Cameroon) played in 21 of ODU's 22 games in 2006 and provided an exceptional physical presence on the field. He took 27 shots as he controlled the middle of the field throughout the season.
On the women's team, sophomore goalkeeper Colby Owen will return to the Piranhas for her second year. Owen (Virginia Beach, VA) appeared in eight games in 2006 for the W-League Piranhas, earning a 1.52 GAA, allowing 10 goals. In 2006 for the Lady Monarchs, she appeared in 8 games, earning 4 wins and 2 shutouts while registering a 0.54 goals-against-average. As a freshman in 2005 she played in 18 games, starting 17, earning a 1.24 goals-against-average and four shutouts.
Former ODU standout Laura Beeman was also signed to the summer league team. Beeman (Chalfont, PA) returns to the Piranhas after playing 13 games for the team in 2006 scoring 2 goals. She was a four-year starter for Old Dominion University scoring 21 goals, 9 assists for 51 points during career. Her senior season she was named Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week, All-CAA First Team and VaSID All-State First Team. Also in her career at ODU she was named CAA Player of the Week and All-CAA First Team in 2004 and she was named to the All-CAA Second Team in 2003.
The Piranhas home games will be played at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex this year with the first games scheduled for the weekend of May 11. This is the 13th year the Piranhas have been a part of the USL with this being the inaugural season for the PDL Piranhas. The W-League Piranhas were crowned champions of the USL in 2003.


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1. Find the angle between the asymptotes to the hyperbola 3x² - 5xy -2y² + 17x + y + 14 = 0.
2. Two sides of a triangle are 4 meters and 5 meters in length and the angle between them is increasing at the rate of 0.06 radians/second. Find the rate at which the area of the triangle is increasing when the angle between the sides of fixed length if.
3. If,
4. Solve:.
5. Find the equation of the ellipse whose foci are (4,0) and (-4,0) and.
6. For what values of x is the rate of increase of
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Ganesh, can you make a question bank for younger kids?
I'll be here at least once every month. XP
Hi ganesh
For the second problem:
Assume that the angle between the sides of fixed length is θ, so
A = ½(4)(5) sin θ=10 sin θ where A is the area of triangle at any time , so
dA/dt =10 cos θ (dθ/dt) when θ=pi/3 and dθ/dt = 0.06
dA/dt =10 cos (pi/3) * 0.06
=10 (½)(0.06)=0.3
Best Regards
Riad Zaidan
Hi ganesh
For the third problem:
w=x+2y+z^2 , x= cos(t) , y = sin(t) , z=t
dw/dt dw/dx)(dx/dt)+ (dw/dy)(dy/dt)+( dw/dz)(dz/dt)
=1(-sin (t) + 2(cos (t) + 2 z (1)
= -sin(t)+2 cos(t) + 2z
Best Regards
Riad Zaidan
Hi ganesh
For the forth problem:
dy/dx + xy =x
dy/(1-y )=x dx
∫dy/(1-y )=∫x dx
-ln(1-y) x²) /2 + c
ln(1/(1-y))=( x²) /2 + c ⇒
1/(1-y)=e^(( x²) /2 + c) ⇒
1-y = 1/(e^(( x²) /2 + c))
y=1-1/(e^(( x²) /2 + c)) and you can simplify more
Best Regards
Riad Zaidan
Hi ganesh;
We were working on this one at the same time but Riad was faster.
For #4;
Use separation of variables.
Integrate both sides:
Raise both sides to the power of e.
c= e^c
Invert both sides and solve for y:
Solution is:
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If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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Hi ganesh;
For the sixth problem:
Assume that
y= x^3-5x^2+5x+8 and differentiate both sides w.r.t (t) we get:
dy/dt=(3 x^2 - 10 x + 5) (dx/dt) ...........(1)
but dy/dt =2 * (dx/dt) so substitute in (1) we have the following:
2 (dx/dt) =(3 x^2 - 10 x + 5) (dx/dt) so if dx/dt ≠0 we get
2 = 3 x^2 - 10 x + 5 therfore
3 x^2 - 10 x + 3 = 0 so
(3x-1)(x-3)=0 so
either x= 1/3 or x= 3 Q.E.D
Best Regards
Riad Zaidan
Hi ganesh;
For the fifth problem:
The foci are (4,0) and (-4,0) and e=1/3 the foci are on the x-axis with center on (0,0)
c = 4 but e=c/a so c/a= 1/3 and we have
4/a=1/3 so a =12 but c^2 = a^2 - b^2 or b^2=a^2-c^2=144-16=128
so the requiered equation is
(x^2)/144 + (y^2)/128 = 1
Best Regards
Riad Zaidan
1. Find the angle between the asymptotes to the hyperbola 3x² - 5xy -2y² + 17x + y + 14 = 0.
This is honestly the most lengthy, involved problem I've ever worked on. I never studied the general conic equation while in school, so this is new for me. Hopefully I've done everything correctly.
First we need to get rid of the xy term by doing a rotation of axes..
So the slope of the asymptotes are
The hyperbola is oriented parallel to the y-axis and to get the angle between the asymptote and x-axis we use
So the angle between the asymptotes is
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The eclipses from Algol come further apart in time when the Earth is moving away from Algol and closer together in time when the Earth is moving towards Algol, thereby proving that the speed of light is variable and that Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity is wrong.
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A State of Origin advertising campaign featuring Paul Gallen has been abandoned amid fears this year's series will be tarnished by the drugs scandal at Cronulla.
Carlton and United Breweries had originally planned to use Gallen as a focal point in its VB advertising campaign for the interstate matches. However, those plans have been scrapped and the Sharks captain has been replaced by another CUB ambassador, Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah.
There were suggestions on Wednesday night that the brewer had already shot a $750,000 campaign, but opted for another figurehead, Farah, who will now appear with opposing Queensland hooker Cameron Smith in the promotional material.
Gallen reportedly stepped down from the role to ensure the marquee league event wasn't tarnished by developments at the Sharks. However, it's understood the brewery giant had serious concerns about being linked to the growing scandal.
''VB can use whoever they like, they are a major sponsor of ours,'' NSWRL boss Geoff Carr said. ''We encourage our players to have a commercial relationship with them and whatever VB wants to do is up to them. I would imagine that Paul Gallen would continue to be an ambassador with them.''
NRL marketing manager Paul Kind was unavailable for comment.
Carr said it was ''business as usual'' for NSW officials, even with the prospect of drugs sanctions being handed to players during the Origin period.
A statement from VB suggested the decision to part ways with Gallen may only be temporary. ''VB has a proud long-term relationship with the NRL and the NSW Blues,'' the statement said. ''We have a number of ambassadors that we use to bring our sponsorships to life including the great Paul Gallen.
''Paul is a fantastic ambassador of ours, who we use across a number of activities and we will continue to do so.''
With the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority interview process likely to be completed within four to six weeks, the NRL might be in a position to begin issuing infraction notices in the lead-up to, or during, this year's Origin series.
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Tobacco Prevention and Control
Through the Tobacco Prevention and Control project, NACCHO aims to provide local health departments (LHDs) with resources to reduce the impact of tobacco in their communities and works collaboratively with partners to ensure the integration of national, state, and local tobacco control efforts. More »
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NACCHO Urges Release of Final FDA Rule Regarding E-Cigarettes, Cigars, Pipe and Hookah Tobacco, and Emerging Tobacco Products
The data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on e-cigarettes and other emerging tobacco products once again shows why it is critically important to regulate their usage. The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) supports the FDA's proposal of regulations on the manufacturing, distribution, advertising, and marketing of these items, and encourages extensive research on the health impact of smokeless and emerging tobacco products.
We urge the White House – which is expected to review and make an announcement on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's ruling proposed over a year ago – to support regulating e-cigarettes, cigars, and other emerging tobacco products. Until then, NACCHO encourages local health departments to support state and local legislation that modifies existing laws to include these tobacco products while safeguarding provisions of existing laws. However, federal regulation is needed to unite efforts already begun at the local level, provide a uniform set of standards, and take action where local jurisdictions are prohibited from doing so. NACCHO's policy statement on e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco can be found here.More »
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2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey Findings Available
Findings from the 2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) were released in April. The annual survey reports on use of nine different tobacco products by middle and high school students. Some highlights from the 2014 data include the following items:
Archived Webinar - Tobacco and Smokefree Workplace
On June 23rd, the American Cancer Society and Alere Health hosted the Taking on Tobacco —Cessation, the ACA, and Establishing a Smokefree Workplace webinar. The webinar highlighted the following topics:
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New Report: Public Health Implications of Raising the Minimum Purchase Age for Tobacco Products
On March 12, 2015, the Institute of Medicine released a new report on the public health implications of raising the minimum age of legal access to tobacco products. The committee that wrote the report was tasked with examining existing literature on tobacco use and using modeling and other methods to predict likely public health outcomes of raising the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 19, 21, and 25 years.
Resources for Restriction of Menthol Products
The Tobacco Control Legal Consortium released a toolkit of resources to restrict the sale and consumption of menthol flavored tobacco products at the state and local level. The toolkit features case studies, lessons learned, and tips for regulation.
New Tips from Former Smokers Ads
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The Nevada football team received National Letters of Intent from a pair of junior college transfers as part of a three-player mid-year transfer class, head coach Chris Ault announced Wednesday.
The three players who will be enrolling in January are: Maurice Patterson, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound wide receiver from Palomar College in Southern California; Jose Acuna, a, 6-foot-6, 308-pound offensive lineman from Mt. San Jacinto College in Southern California; and Jack Reynoso, a 6-foot-3, 275-pound defensive lineman from Del Oro High School in Loomis, Calif. All three will be eligible to participate in spring drills.
"Jose Acuna has good size and strength and he moves well for a big man. We are expecting him to compete right away when spring drills begin," Ault said. "Maurice Patterson runs a 10.5 in the 100 meters so he has excellent speed to go with his size. He has a great opportunity to fill one of the voids left by our graduating class of receivers."
Acuna and Patterson will both be juniors while Reynoso, who signed with Nevada in February but delayed enrollment to perserve a year of eligibility, will be a freshman in the fall.
"Jack is a freshman grayshirt who is a strong physical defensive lineman who should fit in well with our four-man front," Ault said.