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Take a good look at the Cadillac Escalade. It may have survived the mass-extinction event that's claimed most of the largest SUVs by now, but unless this dinosaur evolves quickly, it's apt to be left hopelessly behind as the market continues to change and grow.
Don't get me wrong, there are inherently good qualities to a $70,000 full-size sport-ute on a truck chassis with a smooth and powerful 6.2-liter V8 under the hood. If you want to tow in style, there aren't many better ways to go. But the "Texas Cadillac," long the darling of sports stars, politicians and musicians, is nonetheless getting dated in spite of new colors and improved braking for 2012.
The look is familiar, and most frequently seen in black or pearlescent white, it seems. The cliff-like face sports a massive Cadillac egg-crate grille and vertically-stacked LED headlamps on either side, while massive chrome wheels measuring up to 22 inches offer the requisite bling and help to reduce the big square body's visual bulk.
Smoothly integrated roof rails and front-fender jewelry provide additional visual interest. The tall, bladelike taillights are LED-powered, and high-intensity discharge headlights are standard.
The interior is comfortably opulent, but it's also very much a truck. The exposed hardware on the seat rails betrays the Escalade's Chevy Suburban DNA. That said, the broad, tall seats are exceptionally comfortable, and visibility is good from the Escalade's lofty perch.
In Platinum trim, the Escalade is naturally equipped with all of the toys.
Unfortunately, some of those toys have been around for a while. The standard touchscreen navigation system is slow to respond and seems to be a generation or two old.
Ditto the available blind-spot monitors, which are prone to flashing warnings when detecting the curb or median divider on the freeway. I haven't encountered any other blind-spot systems that exhibit this behavior. The available rear-seat entertainment system plays DVDs, but only through a trio of relatively puny screens - notable, considering the monster nineand ten-inch screens that some minivans are sporting these days. The power-folding running boards seem to have been designed to knock your feet out from under you should anyone attempt to disembark too quickly. These quibbles don't detract from the Escalade's comfort or capability in any way, but considering the price tag, a Lexus LX570 or Land Rover Range Rover comes across as being much more civilized. And a wellequipped Toyota Sienna or Nissan Quest makes a more comfortable and luxurious people-hauler, for the price of a Chevrolet Malibu less.
The Escalade's trump card over all of those vehicles is its 6.2 liter V8. This flex-fuelcapable engine features variable valve timing and 403 horsepower. All frippery aside, the Escalade's still a truck underneath, with a 1,500-pound payload and 8,300 pounds of towing capability. All-wheel drive is available, and if you're willing to get those shiny wheels dirty the Escalade will take you down just about any rough back roads track you can squeeze it through. On the freeway, it's let down a bit by the six-speed automatic transmission, which tends to hunt a lot at speed, and the sound of the big V8 spinning at 3500rpm at 70 is the sound of dollars being vacuumed out of your wallet. Active Fuel Management, which cuts power to up to four of the engine's eight cylinders when not needed, helps to ease the pain somewhat. Achoice of rear- and all-wheel drive is available. The Escalade Hybrid is still offered as well, trading a heftier bottom line for improved fuel economy.
The suspension is strong, with a coil-over-shock front layout and a five-link coilsprung rear. It's all bolted to a fully boxed frame that puts the Escalade solidly in "serious truck" territory. Magnetic Ride Control is standard on the Escalade Platinum, and uses fully active shocks and road-reading sensors to constantly adjust the level of damping, providing a smooth ride on a variety of surfaces.
The Escalade still rides like a truck and rolls a lot more than any of its competitors though. StabiliTrak stability control keeps things from getting too out of hand. The brakes have been improved.
This thing's a throwback, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially if you need a luxurious vehicle that's capable of doing serious work.
When it comes to towing, hauling and people-carrying (especially all at the same time) the Escalade is hard to beat. That said, this truck's getting rough around the edges, especially considering that prices start at $64,165 and head rapidly up from there. My Escalade Premium Collection tester stickered for $75,220 with all-wheel drive.
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I think it might have been the original Spyro game, followed quickly by FF7? Or... is it the other way around? Something like that.
Mine was an X Games snowboarding game. It was fun, or at least I remember it being fun.
wasn't one of the Crash Bandicoots or Jax and Daxter one of the launch titles or in the first couple months? I remember buying my PS1 on launch day and then not really playing anything right away because of delays on launch titles :)
most memorable game of the early years.. Imported copy of Tenchu, Imported Armored Core, and Imported MGS, I had my first system chipped right after that became available, but before that I used the original "Swap" trick to play imported games.
Hmmm I believe my first PS game ever was Tomb Raider
I bought three at the same time. Tomb Raider, Resident Evil and Crash Bandicoot. (Got my PlayStation in 1998)
ps1 was either metal gear solid,crash bandicoot or legend of legaia I can't remember
ps2 was metal gear solid 2
ps3 was metal gear solid 4
and the ps4 will most likely be knack
PS1 - Crash Bandicoot
PS2 - ATV Offroad Fury
PS3 - Motorstorm
(Future PS4) - Battlefield 4 (exclusive game will be Knack most likely)
PS1: Bob the Builder
PS2: Rayman Arena
PSP: Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Guilty Gear X and Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee.
It was either Parappa the Rappa or Apocalypse. I still own both =)
Final Fantasy 7 for PS1 and still to this day my #1 favorite game of all time!
Final fantasy VII!!
CRASH BANDICOOT!! when I was 3 on a playstation 1
Can't remember the name for ps1 but there were 2 discs in any order, protecting earth from aliens in a ship on the first disc and mars on the second and they call you wildcard-no animation for humans like in the need for speed series

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Locate or design the project such that its internal connectivity falls within one of the ranges listed in Table 1. If the project has no internal circulation network, the connectivity within a ¼-mile (400-meter) distance of the project boundary must be used.
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Design or locate the project such that a through-connection (of the circulation network) intersects or terminates at the project boundary at least every 400 feet (122 meters) or at existing abutting intervals and intersections of the circulation network, whichever is the shorter distance. Include a pedestrian or bicycle through-connection in at least 90% of any new culs-de-sac. These requirements do not apply to portions of the boundary where connections cannot be made because of physical obstacles, such as prior platting of property, construction of existing buildings or other barriers, slopes steeper than 15%, wetlands and water bodies, railroad and utility rights-of-way, existing limited-access motor vehicle rights-of-way, and parks and dedicated open space.
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The Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority has approved a $75,000 loan to restaurateur Dave Query to help enhance the facade of The Post Brewing Company, the brewpub that Query's restaurant group Big Red F plans to open in the old Veterans of Foreign Wars Mile High Post later this year.
The urban renewal authority obtained plans from Big Red F earlier this month, but wanted to add some additional changes to the facade in order to draw more attention to the building, according to Chairwoman Sally Martin.
"We were looking at it from the perspective of what were we willing to do to enhance the facade of the property," Martin said. "We wanted to open up that facade so you can see inside and see beer brewing and people in there."
But since Big Red F indicated it already had reached the limit on how much it wanted to invest in the facade, the renewal authority decided to authorize the loan if Query agreed to make the suggested changes -- which he did.
"It makes it much more interesting from Public Road and people, I believe, will be drawn to the business, and that's what we like to do," Martin said. "We think it was well worth our investment."
Query -- whose Big Red F operates Jax Fish House, Centro Latin Kitchen, The West End Tavern and more -- did not return calls for comment this week.
Big Red F's plans for the former VFW Post 1771 building at 105 W. Emma St. include an in-house brewing operation and a beer-soaked chicken joint.
Martin said this will be one of the firs times the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority has offered a loan to a business as incentive to help with its vision of the downtown area. Martin said she felt it was especially appropriate given the historic nature of the building. The building was put up for sale in 2012 after serving as a gathering spot for veterans for 63 years.
"It's really exciting, particularly to be working with the Post, and renovating a historical building," Martin said. "As we go forward we want to take very seriously maintaining as much of the history of Lafayette as we can as we move forward with different projects."
The Post is one of three breweries that should be operating in Lafayette by the end of the year after having none in 2012. Front Range Brewing Co. already has been serving beer at 400 W. South Boulder Road for about a month, while Odd13 brewing is opening Saturday at 301 E. Simpson St.
Martin said Query's tremendous success with restaurants in Boulder County meant there was little hesitation in approving the loan. She estimates the city will make back the money in just one to two years from sales tax revenue.
"It was easy to think favorable about enhancing the faade when you know you have a developer and a business owner likely to be in your community for some time to come," Martin said. "It seems like a very good investment, especially when you are likely to see payoff in a year, year-and-a-half."
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hey every one im plannin on going to sand lake for the weekend... and every one here is invited to join. plannin on strayin fri, sat, and sun
hope to see you all there, add ur name if ur going to come
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sand lake trip this coming weekend
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Posted 14 April 2011 - 09:40 AM
I would come, but I'm finally getting around to putting a transmission in the BRAT this weekend. If you remember I burned out reverse on our last trip.
Posted 18 April 2011 - 02:14 PM
well no big... thought you would have done that already. sand lake was fun, sucked though no other subies went... i was all alone. my buddy with a nissan went though.
Posted 19 April 2011 - 04:51 PM
I would have gone... But I live thousands of miles away and my rear subframe is broken.
Posted 21 April 2011 - 09:18 PM
Im always replacing bearings after going so I stick to estacada in the woods or brownscamp much more fun trail riding
Posted 22 April 2011 - 03:15 PM
ive never had a problem wth bearings after i go to sand lake (knock on wood) but i love to go to the trails in the woods and stuff but not really in the summer. you should show me around in estacada though i never been on any of those trails heard good things though
Posted 25 April 2011 - 02:42 PM
plenty of trails everywhere but I like exploring thats how I find good stuff
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1)I have been asked to be the contact person, 2) and to bring ice,3)and make sure all is cleaned up, 4)and to tell guests to stay close by,5)and corral potentially unruly children, 6)and to Tupperware the wedding cake after,7)and meet with the site owner beforehand, 8)and maybe help coordinate carpooling since there is not really a parking lot.
Talk about red flags? This one looks like a 1950s Moscow on May Day!Can't you just see the wonderful sight?RegionMom pulls up in the command center van and gives her teams their final briefing. All team members are wearing black cat-suits and the sort of communication devices normally used only by those who protect Heads of State. 'Team Car-pool' is sent out with reflective vests and paddles, pulling cars into parking spaces and herding guests into shuttles to get to the Reception venue.'Team Kiddo' goes out in colorful shirts and broad, bright smiles to corral the obstreperous young-uns. 'Team Critter' is issued night-vision glasses, camo vests and firearms as they patrol the perimeter to deal with wildlife of both the four and two-legged variety.'Team Kitchen' gets issued nothing except plastic garbage bags and aprons. They get no respect. Still, they have to do an awful lot of work.At the end of the affair, when all the teams are back in the command van, the MOB is almost sure to complain that the van wasn't decorated in the Wedding colors. Seriously, how could anyone expect a single person to do all these tasks? 'How hard could it be?' usually means that the task is too hard for the person doing the asking to contemplate.
'Team Critter' is issued night-vision glasses, camo vests and firearms as they patrol the perimeter to deal with wildlife of both the four and two-legged variety.
LOL! Reminds me of the current commercial (for Geico?) featuring a lion on the hunt and a couple of antelopes wearing night vision goggles, taunting him: "Ever think of becoming a vegetarian, Carl?"
In the meantime, can we please have Barensmom's Sheraton Palace story?
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Rock Jock III Dana 60 Custom Axle Build - The Ultimate Mini Truck AxlePosted in How To: Transmission Drivetrain on May 1, 2008
Building A Custom Axle isn't all about saving time and money, but about creating the perfect axle for your needs and building something that will last more than a week or a year-one that will last a lifetime.
Aftermarket axles are the way of the future. Taking 30-year-old technology and combining it with modern day components gives you 1-ton brute strength that allows you to beat mercilessly on your rig. and although buying a custom axle is an intimidating and oftentimes expensive decision to make, it may be the last axle you ever need to buy.
So why build a custom axle instead of a junkyard jewel? as our appetite for more powerful and bulletproof drivetrains increases, so rises the demand for highpinion Dana 60 axles. What once was as simple as driving down to your local wrecking yard has now become more like searching for the Holy grail. It's the old supply-and-demand principles, and though we always hear about somebody's buddy scoring one for 200 bucks, when its time to find that same "buddy" deal, the price seems to climb closer to $1,200.
Though a couple of grand is still a fraction of what many of the complete aftermarket units cost, unless you're a master fabricator and axle technician, you may be stuck with the factory axle dimensions, causing the vehicle to fit the axle, instead of creating an axle to fit the vehicle.
Having taken a few previously recorded measurements to determine pinion angle, axle width, and caster for a specific vehicle, our goal was to build the ultimate mini-truck front axle. To help with the build we took a trip over to Currie Enterprises to create a custom RockJock III 60 with one of the axle legends himself, John Currie. seeing as how most minitruck (Ranger, s-10, Dakota, and Tacoma) straight-axle conversions require a highpinion driver-side-drop front axle, the RockJock III made the most sense both economically and buildwise. The 3-inch axletubes combined with the beefy centersection allow you to run anything from radius arms to leaf springs without stressing or damaging the axle, and the fresh steel makes it extremely fabricator friendly. Though we recognize that custom axles are not for everybody-especially considering that some of us may never even reach the performance potential of what the factory provides us with-there are those of us that destroy those drivetrain components on a weekly basis.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota prosecutors have new authority to arm themselves on duty.
Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday signed a bill allowing county attorneys and assistant county attorneys to carry firearms on duty as long as they have a valid permit. County attorneys can impose restrictions in their respective offices.
The bill cleared the Legislature on overwhelming votes.
The bill gained steam after Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell was shot and wounded in December last year by a man he had successfully prosecuted.
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A judge refused Thursday to block implementation of Hawaii's new gay-marriage law in court Thursday morning, clearing the way for the state to issue its first-same sex wedding licenses.
Hawaii state Rep. Bob McDermott had asked for a temporary restraining order to delay any marriages until the court can rule on whether the law conflicts with a 1998 constitutional amendment that gave the Legislature the power to limit marriages to those between a man and a woman.
The challenge also cites a 1994 Hawaii law that defined marriage as between a man and a woman.
Hawaii Attorney General David Louie, defending the legislation signed into law this week, has said that he believes the Legislature has the right to allow same-sex marriage. The constitutional amendment gave the Legislature the power to ban same-sex marriage, but did not actually ban it, he contends.
Hawaii voters approved the constitutional amendment in 1998, which states: "The Legislature shall have the power to reserve marriage to opposite-sex couples." The ballot measure passed with a nearly 70 percent majority.
In court, plaintiffs' attorney Jack Dwyer argued that voters thought they were defining marriage as between a man and a woman when they approved the amendment.
Louie argued that the amendment only gave the Legislature the power to reserve marriage to opposite-sex couples, if it chose to do so.
On Thursday, Circuit Court Judge Karl Sakamoto ruled that that the Legislature had the right to pass the new same-sex marriage law.
"After all the legal complexity of the court's analysis, the court will conclude that same-sex marriage in Hawaii is legal," Sakamoto said in court.
Hawaii became the 15th state to legalize same-sex marriage Wednesday when Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed a bill into law that will allow gay weddings as soon as Dec. 2.
"Finally, today now all those who have been invisible will be visible to themselves and the whole world," Abercrombie said before he signed the bill.
The legislation is the latest in a recent flurry of activity regarding same-sex marriage rights. The Illinois Legislature passed a same-sex marriage bill last week, though Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has said he will not sign his state's bill until Nov. 20. The District of Columbia also permits same-sex couples to wed.


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UPDATE 8/21: Raikiri's chakra cost has been altered, but it's cooldown has returned.
Also the new characters and their missions will be out within the next 24 hours. They consist of Iruka, whose skills most closely resemble Zaku; Shigure, whose skills most closely resemble Nidaime; the Demon Brothers; whose skills most closely resemble Gaara; and Oboro, whose skills most closely resemble Haku. Look forward to it!
UPDATE 8/16: The new characters should be out in just a couple days now.
Also, the damage of Raikiri was lowered but its cooldown has been removed, and the cooldown of Gentle Fist was increased.
Holla! I've decided to do something a little different and give the players an opportunity to add to the landscape of Naruto-Arena. Before I move on to Shippuuden, the last characters will be done by player submission and collaboration with myself. You will find the thread on the forums here: www.naruto-boards.com/32107/character-submission-competition/
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Splinter hemorrhages
Splinter hemorrhages are small areas of bleeding (hemorrhage) under the fingernails or toenails.
Splinter hemorrhages look like thin, red to reddish-brown lines of blood under the nails. They run in the direction of nail growth.
They are named splinter hemorrhages because they look like a splinter under the fingernail. The hemorrhages may be caused by tiny clots that damage the small capillaries under the nails.
Splinter hemorrhages can occur with infection of the heart valves (endocarditis). They may be caused by vessel damage from swelling of the blood vessels (vasculitis) or tiny clots that damage the small capillaries (microemboli).
Causes of Splinter hemorrhages
- Bacterial endocarditis
- Injury to the nail
Home Care
There is no specific care for splinter hemorrhages. Follow your health care provider's instructions for treating endocarditis.
When to Contact a Health Professional
Contact your health care provider if:
- You notice splinter hemorrhages and you haven't had any recent injury to the nail
Note: Splinter hemorrhages usually appear late in endocarditis. Likely other symptoms will cause you to visit your health care provider before splinter hemorrhages appear.
What to Expect at Your Office Visit
Your health care provider will examine you to determine the cause of splinter hemorrhages. The health care provider may ask you the following medical history questions:
- When did you first notice this?
- Have you had an injury to the nails recently?
- Do you have endocarditis, or has your health care provider suspected that you have endocarditis?
- What other symptoms do you have, such as shortness of breath, fever, general ill feeling, or muscle aches?
Physical examination may include special attention to the heart and blood circulation systems.
Laboratory studies may include:
In addition, your health care provider may order:
After seeing your health care provider, you may want to add a diagnosis of splinter hemorrhages to your personal medical record.
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BOSTON — With Nathan Horton out with a severe concussion, Bruins head coach Claude Julien still wants to have 23 available players prior to game time.
So that's why rookie Jordan Caron joined the team for its morning skate today and will take the warm-up tonight at TD Garden prior to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.
"Jordan has an opportunity to live that same experience that we've been giving [Tyler Seguin] and [Steven] Kampfer, a young player that we feel is a big part of our organization," said Julien this morning. "Besides the game, you look at ways to help your young players grow. I think that's one of the ways, as well."
Caron, who this season put up 3-4-7 offensive totals in 23 regular-season games for Boston, said assistant general manager Don Sweeney informed him via text that he would be joining the big club instead of skating with the "Black Aces."
"It's the Stanley Cup Final, so just to be around the team and playing practice with them and stuff, if I get the call I've got to be ready," he said. "It should be fun."
Hopefully Caron isn't too worn out after weeks of practicing with the "Aces." Obviously with no games to play, those workouts can be quite strenuous.
"Yeah I think so. It's a bit different," said Caron. "We're just five guys out there and it's hard to keep the pace very high for an hour, you're only five guys. I think Butch [Providence assistant coach Bruce Cassidy] did a good job of keeping us ready and if I have to play, I'll be ready."
Caron has yet to even be in the locker room pregame for a playoff game, let alone a Cup Final game. So even if his services aren't required tonight, he'll be better prepared for the future.


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To make the initial switch, you would get $200 credit if you choose AT&T�s Mobile Share Value Plan AND either sign up for the Next upgrade OR purchase a phone. If you want the extra $250, you would trade in an existing phone � if you have one that qualifies.
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Starting at $20, you can take while cycling reflective gear�to a new level. The waterproof LightSpurs clamp to your shoes, are powered by a watch battery and flash for 100 hours before needing a new one.
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With the new Yahoo Sports update for iOS 7, you now have the ability to rewatch sports plays or moments � using a feature called �Loop� � and create a gif out of the play.
How does it work? Pick a moment, drop it in to a timeline, apply some features, add a caption and share with friends on social networks.
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Basis has already been ahead of the game when it came to their wearable fitness tracker � designed to look like a wrist watch � but now the company is taking it one step further. In addition to all the sensors you�ll still get, the new version of the wristwatch-esque tracker gives you even more data about how much and how well you�re sleeping.
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Whew. Ondrusek and Marshall scare the death out of me lately.
Rounding third and heading for home...
Well, it worked out.
Can't figure out why this board cuts Marshall so much slack. If he was Ko Ko pitching like that...............
It seems for the last month the opposition's on base percentage against Marshall is at least .500.
He has a high school fast ball that is as straight as an arrow.
Knowing that, the scouting report is just sit on that curve that is thrown at the same speed...
1st pick of the 2022 baseball amateur draft
I wonder who pitches the ninth?
You'd think Jocketty could somehow come up with a reserve 1B that didn't OPS 0.370 and wasn't 88 years old.
Are they bringing in the Missile? My gamecast is down...
There are only two seasons - Winter and Baseball.
Marshall does have a good slider, weird he doesn't throw it more
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Eddie Alvarez Left in Limbo; Preliminary Injunction to Allow Him to Fight at UFC 159 Denied
Former Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez will continue fighting, although the fight is going to remain outside of the cage for the foreseeable future.
Alvarez, upon completing the final bout of his Bellator contract back in October, was free to explore a contract with the UFC. Bellator retained the right to match any offer presented.
He received a UFC offer, which Bellator agreed to match.
Alvarez declined Bellator's offer, saying that it wasn't a true matching offer.
UFC president Dana White, when discussing his company's interest in Alvarez back in December, said, "It's gonna get ugly."
And he was correct.
As soon as Alvarez declined Bellator's "matching" offer, his most recent employer filed a lawsuit, to which his legal team filed a counter suit.
Alvarez went to court again on Friday in an attempt to get a preliminary injunction against Bellator Sport Worldwide, LLC. U.S. District Court Judge Jose L. Linares, however, denied Alvarez's application.
Had the injunction been granted, Alvarez would have been allowed to accept an offered April 27 bout at UFC 159 and be part of the Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen fight card in New Jersey.
Alvarez and his legal team were unable to satisfy to key factors that the court considered: (1) whether the movant has a reasonable probability of success on the merits; and (2) whether irreparable harm would result if the relief sought is not granted.
Key points of Alvarez's argument were that Bellator, even if they were to promote their first ever pay-per-view event, could not match the amount of revenue and exposure that a UFC pay-per-view would generate, and that Bellator's idea that putting Alvarez in fights on Spike TV was equal in value to the UFC putting Alvarez in fights on Fox.
Linares was not swayed enough to order a preliminary injunction against Bellator, even though wording in his order indicated that Alvarez may have a case if he continues to fight Bellator in legal proceedings.
"The Court recognizes that the differences between Fox Network Television and Spike TV may be such that the Court (or a jury) would ultimately find that Alvarez should prevail on his counterclaim because of Bellator's failure to match Zuffa's contract," wrote Linares. "At this juncture, however, the Court cannot make such a finding based on the record before it. Accordingly, the Court must conclude that Alvarez has not shown a reasonable probability of success on the merits even though it is not foreclosing the possibility that he may ultimately prevail on the merits of his counterclaim.
"Even assuming arguendo that Alvarez had established a reasonable probability of success on the merits, the Court would nonetheless have to deny his application for a preliminary injunction because Alvarez has not sustained his burden of showing that irreparable harm would result from the Court's failure to grant the relief he requests."
The situation is now mired in the legal process, and only promises to get uglier before we find out when, where, and for whom Eddie Alvarez will next be fighting.
(Bellator vs. Eddie Alvarez court documents courtesy of The Fight Lawyer)
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Justin Bieber was recently the target of a murder plot.
Mark Staake of Albuquerque was allegedly taking orders from a man he met while both were doing time in a prison in Las Cruces, N.M., KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reported. Dana Martin, who received two life sentences for the rape and murder of a Vermont teenager, was allegedly so obsessed with Bieber he has a picture of the Canadian teen pop sensation tattooed on his leg.
Investigators say Martin also wanted Staake to kill two acquaintances in Vermont. Staake allegedly recruited his nephew, Tanner Ruane, to help him.
Bieber was to be killed in between his Madison Square Garden concerts on Nov. 28 and 29, ABC News reported.
Staake was arrested in Vermont when the pair strayed close to the Canadian border and attracted the attention of a Border Patrol agent, ABC News said. He was held on outstanding warrants, while his nephew was released.
New York State Police picked up Ruane after he and Martin allegedly discussed the murder plan in phone calls.
Investigators say Martin wanted the victims not only killed -- specifically strangled with paisley ties -- but castrated.
All three men are charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit murder and two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated battery, Lt. Robert McDonald of the New Mexico State Police said.


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Gallery: Kate Middleton In Business Casual McQueen
It's been a while in Internet time since we've had any new photos of Kate Middleton to scrutinize. I was beginning to worry something was wrong–did our gentle razzing of her and Will's matchy-matchy sweater ensemble upset her?–but now I'm thinking she was refraining from public appearances until the whole "riot" thingy was over.
Will and Kate emerged from their titanium space cave this week to visit victims of the London riots, and she looked pretty great in military inspired McQueen. Because I know you loooove to look at Kate, here are multiple pictures of her in this outfit, along with some thoughts on what it might mean.
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Submission + - Celebrate the 20th anniversay of the Game Boy (facebook.com)
Zcomuto writes: On 28th of September, it'll be exactly 20 years since the original Game Boy praised our lands! Bringing us fantastic entertianment such as Pokémon, Mario Land, Tetris and more! I propose that on this day, we — the public — collect our dusty ol' Game boys (Be they original, pocket, color — even Advance) and play them on the get-go to show that we still care and appreciate what the magical device has given us all. Leave your PSP, DS and mp3 players at home and be proud to show your retro side to the public!


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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed suggestions that he is considering selling Pepe Reina during the January transfer window, as the Spanish goalkeeper is linked with a move to Arsenal.
Arsenal have long been linked with a move for Reina, who previously revealed that the Gunners had a £20 million bid for him rejected by Liverpool in the summer of 2010.
Reports this week have claimed Rodgers is on the lookout for a new No.1 'keeper withe Liverpool boss harbouring doubts about the suitability of the 30-year-old for his young, dynamic side.
It was reported by the Daily Mail on Tuesday that Liverpool would consider using Reina in a potential bid for Arsenal star Theo Walcott, whose future with the Gunners remains uncertain.
Rodgers, though, has hit back at speculation that he would consider selling Reina to Arsenal, and insists that Anfield will remain the Spaniard's home - and he will not be moving to the Emirates Stadium in January.
"There's nothing whatsoever in any of those stories about Pepe," said Rodgers, as reported by the official Liverpool website. "I want to make it 150 per cent clear because I've read about goalkeepers linked and him leaving.
"This is a guy who is in a real good moment. He is the No.1 'keeper for Liverpool. Yes, he will admit it himself, he probably had a difficult couple of years but he now has a sense of his best years are in front of him, not behind him.
"He has lost weight, he looks fresh, he looks bright and he is doing extra work. It is a great step forward for him and his commitment in terms of him staying at Liverpool.
"At this very moment in time he has three years left on his contract and I think he has his best years ahead of him.
"Now he is committed to the plan of what we are all trying to do which is to fight every single day and there is nobody fighting harder than him at the minute.
"Pepe is a wonderful guy, a real team player and we have seen in the last number of games he is really getting up to speed and he will be a very important part of how we work."
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text: Link on that last part. Dallas has said nothing of that nature in a long while. Why do you think they signed Orton to begin with? Maybe to prep a young QB? Romo needs to start winning or they will drop him like a bad habit. I don't care what the Jones's said back in Feb. If you seriously think Romo is going to be back in Dallas next year I think you off your rocker. That love affair is over. I expect then to trade him for MJD or even to Chicago. I'd say the likely hood of them moving Romo is about 90% at this point. Jerry would have to be crazy to give him a 100mil dollar deal at this point.


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Mark Sanchez is the Billy Cundiff of quarterbacks. Hes shot. Its over.
He will never get back to putting up Dilferesque numbers like he did 3 years ago. Oh the horror.
Opening day 2011 nobody was worried about Mark Sanchez. He endured his few first rookie bumps and then led us deep in the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. We went south on Mark Sanchez when the entire team went south, having lost talented people, having suffered some injuries, and having dysfunctional offensive coordinators.
Mark stinks right now. Anyone can see that. But there is still a chance that the player we saw take us to an 11-5 record and the player we saw playing very well in 6 high-pressure playoff games is still in there. He just needs a little help to come out.
Even if he comes back, hes jsut trent dilfer. His ceiling is no higher. So why would you even want that guy back?
The scary thing is that I'm reading it and hearing and seeing Rex say all that in my head.
And, by the way, Trent Dilfer made some big-time throws in the playoffs and especially the Super Bowl, you could've sworn he was Johnny Unitas back there for a moment.
As we saw this weekend, a team concept can get you deep in the playoffs. But ultimately you need a quarterback who can play above his level in the biggest games and not wilt under the pressure. Say what you want about Mark Sanchez, but his postseasons were money. Exactly what a Rex Ryan built team needed and still needs.
gotta say I think I'm on board with Mark starting this year here's why.
Let's get all of the cap pain out of the way in 2013.
With Mark and Rex I would not mind if the season totally tanks.New coach,qb,possible gm depending or not if Woody brings in a puppet next year
then among the top draft picks next year,Clowney,Bridgewater,and possibly Johnny football (think Russell Wilson has opened the door for short qb's)
There is no doubt in my mind Sanchez will be the starting qb next year.Rex won't start anyone else
Ryan is trying to sell "Attack Offense" now, when the QB he starts is a midget and has had more Pick 6's from DLinemen than probably any QB in history, and in only 4 years.
What sickens me the most is watching these play-off games, when Defense should be King...yet every game is a barn burner 35, 40 points, and then I look at my team AND the Offense can BARELY PUT UP 10 F**KIN POINTS!!!
I don't want to hear about injuries. As bad as Sparano is as an OC he actually designed plays where I saw a WR get open, something I hadn't seen in 6 years, yet Sanchez can't even hit a guy who is wide open.
What about the tons of games when the Jets had All-Pros and even a SB MVP littering the Offense and Sanchez would trot into the lockerroom at Half Time with ZERO TD's on the board.
Face it, part of the reason the Jets drafted Sanchez was Woody Johnson thinking he could put his face on a billboard, now the consensus is he was a huge reach and at best a 4th Rd. pick.
Dilfer was described as a game manager quarterback for the Ravens that season: He "wasn't elite, but he didn't make costly mistakes, and was supported by a dominant defense."[
A game manager does not make costly mistakes. This past season and before, Mark did. Mark is no Trent Dilfer. He did not play at his level.
agree or disagree....he did a hell of a job on that presser....it sounded just like rex. well done.
oh my god i hope ur wrong.


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Pepe Reina could miss Liverpool's forthcoming Premier League clash against Reading after picking up a hamstring injury on international duty, reports talkSPORT.
The incident happened while the 30-year-old was warming up during the half-time interval of Spain's 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw with France on Tuesday evening.
Reina will be assessed by the Anfield club's medical staff when he returns to Melwood later today, where it will be decided if he is okay to feature in Saturday's home match on Merseyside.
Brendan Rodgers has selected the Spaniard for every Premier League game so far this season, but may be forced into recalling Brad Jones - who last featured for Liverpool in their 2-1 Capital One Cup victory against West Brom at The Hawthorns last month.
On Reina's injury, the Royal Spanish Football Federation said: "It has been reported to the medical services team, which will perform tests to find out the additional information they require."
Sergio Ramos gave the hosts a first-half lead, only for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud to score a 94th minute equaliser to deny Vicente del Bosque's side a 25th consecutive World Cup qualifying victory at the Vicente Calderon stadium.
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Elder James B. Martino
Second Quorum of the Seventy
Elder James B. Martino was sustained a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 4, 2009, at age 57. At the time of his call, he had been serving as a member of the Sixth Quorum of the Seventy in the North America Southwest Area. Elder Martino is currently serving as president of the Central America Area.
Elder Martino received a bachelor of science degree in business from Brigham Young University in 1974. After graduation, he began working for Russell-Newman, Inc., a family apparel company. He was president and CEO of the company from 1989-2000. He served as the chairman of the company from 2003 until his retirement in 2009.
Since joining the Church in 1968, Elder Martino has served in numerous Church callings, including full-time missionary in the Guatemala-El Salvador Mission, stake executive secretary, stake Young Men president, seminary teacher, bishop, stake president, mission president, high councilor, and mission president's counselor.
James Boyd Martino was born in Denton, Texas, on March 28, 1951. He married Jennie Marie Barron in August 1973. They are the parents of five children. Elder and Sister Martino make their home in Aubrey, Texas


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Portland State University has formed a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) council to provide leadership in PSU's efforts to expand opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to succeed in STEM courses and careers.
The STEM Council will facilitate PSU's role as an incubator of STEM innovations in teaching, learning, and research.
Council members are Prof. Liza Finkel, associate dean in the Graduate School of Education; Prof. James Hook, associate dean in the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science; and Prof. Gwen Shusterman from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prof. Shusterman will serve as the STEM liaison, connecting the work of the council with campus and community members.
STEM fields are essential drivers of innovations affecting a huge array of economic, scientific and social factors throughout the world. PSU is widely recognized for its STEM leadership, interdisciplinary approaches to education and research, and community partnerships.
"The council's work is guided by the belief that all students can be successful, and that collaboration across STEM fields and the education continuum will create more opportunities for innovation and collective impact leading to increased student success," said Sona Andrews, PSU's provost and vice president of academic affairs.
"It is also guided by the recognition of the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to STEM that encourages collaboration across a wide range of disciplines."
The council's goals include:
- Working within the metro area to enhance P-12 students' level of preparation and readiness for college-level work in STEM fields and promoting interest in STEM careers;
- Investing in the capacity of PSU faculty to design and teach undergraduate STEM courses and curricula that better engage students, increase their numbers, and enhance and deepen their learning;
- Promoting a measurable increase in enrollments and in the diversity of students enrolled in STEM courses and majors, and an increasing the number of STEM degrees conferred annually;
- Preparing students to be citizens who can address global and local challenges (e.g., energy, environment, health, food) in the context of economic and community development.


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Corpsing A Skeleton: Part 2 is Done!
Here she is!
Isn't she perty?
Finally got to finish her today and I've written up the second part of the how-to with some close up images for you to get a good look at the subtle changes that make a huge effect.
I can't wait to get her dressed up for Halloween.
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She IS lovely, Ghoul! Are you going to show us a picture once you dress her?
Three words... A. May. Zing.
Three words... A. May. Zing. Love the semblance of nostrils, the holey tooth and the overall sticky look. Brava!
Four words . . . In. Cred. A. Bull.
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Summer Hawks on hot streak as postseason play begins
July 19, 2012
Cheney earns No. 2 seed from American League with nine game win streak, key losses by University
By JOHN McCALLUM
Thanks to a late-season winning streak and some help the Cheney AA American Legion team enters the post season this week in a pretty good position. The Summer Hawks own an 11-game winning streak including nine straight in Spokane American Legion play, and with a couple key losses from fellow American League foe University, captured the AL's No. 2 seed to this week's district tournament.
Six of Cheney's wins came last week over five days, including a no hitter Tuesday and a near no hitter in the season's final day. Tuesday at home against Chewelah, Connor Netz needed just 68 pitches to blank the Cougars (5-13) in the runs and hits category while getting some big support from his teammates in the 10-0, five-inning win.
Cheney broke open the scoreless game with six runs in the bottom of the fourth, the big blow a 3-RBI single to right by Austin Harding. Tanner Smith and Robby Cook also had RBI singles and Jacob Christianson drew a bases loaded walk for another RBI. The Summer Hawks ended the game with four runs in the fifth, two on Christianson's single to right-center and one each on Tanner Gamby's double off the fence in left and Cooks sacrifice fly to left.
Netz was efficient in the win, striking out four and walking two while relying on his defense to back him up.
"Connor did a great job of not doing too much himself, of just throwing strikes," Summer Hawks' manager Kadeem Smalls said. "He was pretty excited."
The near no-hitter came in the first game of a doubleheader Friday against North Central and Mead. In the first game against the NC Storm (3-16), Cook saw his no-hit bid come up one batter short, giving up a single with two outs in the bottom of the seventh in Cheney's 4-0 win.
Offensively the Summer Hawks capitalized on three NC errors and several walks while getting singles from Smith, Cook, Netz, Josh Arthur and Sawyer Sims to score one run in both the second and third and two in the fourth. Cook showed good pitch selection, Smalls said, striking out four while "pitching to contact" to keep the ball in play.
In the finale the Summer Hawks got a one-hitter from Smith and Sims for the 8-0 win over 9-9 Mead. Harding had two singles and Arthur a single and double in Cheney's eight-hit evening but the key offensive weapon was Dominic Bonilla, who was 1 for 1 with a double but drew three walks, stole four bases and scored three times.
Tuesday the Summer Hawks got a look at their first-round playoff opponent, Ferris, and for Smalls, it was a good look. Cheney committed an uncharacteristic three errors, but pounded out 11 hits to score in every inning but one and got a yeoman like performance from Harding on the mound for the 7-3 win.
Cheney took the early lead on Netz's RBI double to right in the bottom of the first, scoring Flippo. After a scoreless second for both squads, Ferris (12-7) went on top with two in the third, only to have Cheney regain their advantage on Netz's sacrifice fly scoring Smith and Arthur's RBI double scoring Harding.
Smith's RBI single scoring Cook made it 4-2 in the fourth and Netz's first-pitch solo home run made it 5-2 in the fifth. Ferris cut it to 5-3 in the top of the sixth, but Tyler Gustafson doubled to center to score Cook and Bonilla walked, stole second and third and scored on a passed ball for the final margin.
Harding got the win, giving up three runs on six hits and pitching well, Smalls said, despite a day that began with football conditioning in the early morning and ended with the incoming senior finding out he was taking the mound just 10 minutes before game time. Cook was 3 for 3 at the plate, with Smith and Netz both 2 for 4.
"This was one of our better games, despite the errors," Smalls said. "We just stayed patient and waited for the opportunities and they came early."
Cheney opened the week with a road doubleheader sweep of Medical Lake. Both teams battled evenly in the opener, heading into the seventh tied at six. In the top of the seventh, Cheney broke the tie when Netz stroked a single to right and ended up scoring on an error at first on a ball hit by Harding.
Harding was 2 for 4, single and double, and 3 RBIs while Cook was 2 for 4, both singles and an RBI and Arthur 1 for 4 and an RBI. Smith went the distance for the win.
In the nightcap Netz's RBI triple scoring Flippo and Harding's sacrifice fly to right plating Netz was all Cheney ended up needing in their 3-1 win. Flippo and Harding added singles, with Sims getting the win, giving up one run on four hits while striking out eight and throwing 112 pitches in the complete game.
Cheney wraps up the season at 14-5 in league, 17-7 overall, two games ahead of University (11-6) who suffered losses to American League leading Asotin County and Chewelah in their final five games. Smalls likes how his team is playing heading into the district opener with Ferris this afternoon (Thursday) at Al K. Jackson Field in Spokane.
Cheney needs just two wins to qualify for one of four playoff spots to state tournament play in Anacortes July 28-Aug. 2. While Ferris, the National League No. 3 seed, will be a tough match up, Smalls said the Summer Hawks have confidence in all aspects of their game, as well respect for their opponents, but not any fear.
"We're on a good roll," he said. "We just need to take it one game at a time."
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Paul Edward Fisher, 92
Paul Edward Fisher, 92, of Ft. Jennings, died at 11:29 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born on June 16, 1921, in Putnam County, to Albert H. and Genevieve (Mescher) Fisher, who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Theresa Fisher in April of 1945, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 2010.
He enjoyed livestock, dairy cattle and going to livestock sales. He also loved the Lawrence Welk Show. Paul made his living as a farmer and by hauling livestock. He was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ft. Jennings.
He is survived by two sons, Philip (Alice) Fisher of Ft. Jennings and John (Carol) Fisher of Columbus Grove, and two daughters, Dorothy (Tom) Mershman of Columbus Grove and Jane (Tom) Neidzwiecki of Beaver Creek. Other survivors include eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Fisher, and his sister, Margaret Askins.
A Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with calling one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Father Norbert Howe will be officiating. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Ft. Jennings.
A visitation will occur on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 2-8 p.m. at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. There will be a parish wake to begin at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Condolences may be expressed at HarterAndSchier.com.


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AOL plays nice, pays developers
Hard lesson
Remember AOL and the "walled garden"? Today, when you meet what used to be the world's number one, and rather standoffish, consumer internet service provider they are talking about working with others and not re-inventing the wheel.
In early 2008, AOL will focus on the company's recent commitments to support Google's OpenSocial, on top of the FaceBook platform, as well as Apple's iPhone and Google's Android mobile platform.
"Social networking and mobile are really hot" Edwin Aoki, one of AOL's chief architects, told The Register. Aoki also has high hopes for the company's upcoming unified advertising system codenamed "Platform A".
The work will help AOL make money from opening up its various web properties to mashups, but - possibly more importantly to everybody else outside AOL - promises to better reward developers that use the AOL network.
A first step in that direction was taken by AOL subsidiary Userplane in June this year, when it announced an ad revenue-sharing program, called Money, and that uses PayPal to pay developers who build on its communication platform.
AOL has been busy building out its outreach program since March of last year, providing developers with resources and tools, from simple embedded HTML code to web APIs to full SDKs.
What first started with AOL's instant messenger service now features most of the company's online assets including AOL's email service, AOL video, community platform Userplane, video search engine Truveo, Mapquest and even multimedia client Winamp.
Thousands of web sites are now flocking into AOL's network, including MySpace and Friendster that integrate Userplane's communication tools or MSN Live and Cnet video services powered by Truveo.
Not everything has worked out: AOL failed to impose its own microformat and ModuleT. "Yahoo Pipes works great with our services and there's really no need for us to start yet another integration environment for the mashup community," admits Aoki.
"Our goal is to extend the reach of our services and networks. Inspite of being a large consumer company, we can't reach out to all the communities. And through our developer program, companies use our tools to bring functionality to their audience that would otherwise not be using our network", Aoki said.
Commenting on the difference between AOL today and at the dawn of this decade, Aoki said: "In the old world, you would either use AOL or our competitors. Now, it's not anymore an either/or circumstance. What we've done within the [AOL] products organization is made a mission of every person in that team, as they're building out products for consumers, to make sure that there is a compelling set of APIs and services for the developer community as well."®
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ArabHorse.com Presents
the Second Annual New Year's Arabian Farm Tours
by Sue Adams
(Scottsdale, AZ) Every great sport has a "tour" of some sort - tennis, cycling, golf - moving the activity from place to place becomes part of the marketing strategy and allure. Scottsdale in December and the Arabian horse scene is garnering it's own Tour cache as the second annual Arabian Farm Tour offers a slower-paced prelude to the February Show. Last year marked the introduction - or reintroduction for those in the Arabian business for an extended number of years - of December Arabian horse events in Scottsdale. Organized by ArabHorse.com, many of Scottsdale's premier Arabian Horse Farms opened their doors to the public between Christmas and New Years and were met with great success and enthusiasm.
"We weren't certain what to expect when we launched the Farm Tour concept last year," explains Scott Bailey, founder of ArabHorse.com. "But we learned that there is significant interest for more information about Arabians in our local area market. Public response was even more positive than we had hoped, some horse people came from out of town to look at the farms and see horses. And most importantly, some of the participating farms sold horses. Our goal for this season was to expand upon our success last year."
ArabHorse.com created an expanded version for Arabian Farm Tours 2009 and added door prizes along, additional farms and more fun. The Tour events brought out not only local admirers and their guests but serious buyers as well. An amazing 3 million dollars in sales were generated by participating farms during the nine day span of the Tour.
The Tour opened the day after Christmas with a grand kickoff hosted by Bob Pomeroy and Carrie Langstroth of Pomeroy Arabians International in conjunction with fellow Canadians Murray and Shirley Popplewell of Rae-Dawn Arabians. A first year participant on the Tour, the farm treated guests to an extremely special afternoon and everyone enjoyed the lovely atmosphere of the beautiful new facility.
The following day, Saturday, Tour events opened at 11:00 a.m. at the Krickhe Training Center located in the increasingly popular horseman's area of Rio Verde. Keith and Maureen Krichke have recently opened at this location and many guests were visiting the facility for the first time. Next on the schedule, a second year participating farm, McDonald Arabians on Peak View Road where Gary and Holly McDonald and their family served up fun for all along with some serious sales activity. Saturday evening closed with a presentation of performance horses trained by Culbreth Equine Training on 93rd Street just north of Cactus Road. Chris and his wife, Michele, currently house their training operation at the spectacular Wolf Springs Ranch location.
Sunday was a whirlwind of activity starting at Riyan and Ricardo Rivero's Equine Image where sales were fast and furious. "From a marketing stand point, the Farm Tour has opened a new door of traffic that will benefit all of us who are marketing great horses," says Riyan. "I have heard several encouraging reports from the other farms about their sales. We sold three horses and an embryo as a result of our Open Barn. Not to mention the energy and excitement that was created for the farm as a whole. Thank you to Scott and David and your amazing TEAM for your support and passion to the Arabian Breed!"
Hopkinson Equine Management now residing on the corner of 96th Street and Cactus hosted the second Tour of the day. Those who recall the flurry of December activities from the "old days" will remember Robin's new digs as part of the former Adams Arabian facility.
Closing the first weekend of festivities was O'Neill Arabians on Dynamite Blvd. With their emphasis on training programs for amateur owners, Rory and Suzanne O'Neill always create a warm and inviting atmosphere to all attendees.
The New Year's celebration began early with a picture-perfect desert winter day at Greg Knowles' Arabian Expressions. Greg's farm, located in the Cactus corridor section of in-town Scottsdale horse properties, welcomed long-time clients and numerous newcomers to an afternoon of food, festivities & horse presentations. Around mid-afternoon the fun moved north to the Dynamite Road area at All Stars Arabians where always fun-loving and energetic Gil Valdez made certain the party continued. Here guests lingered to enjoy a beautiful desert sunset close to 2008.
New Year's Day brought a brunch celebration at North Arabians, International Training Center. Since coming to Scottsdale the North's have hosted a first-day-of-the-year brunch at their farm and the expansion of that event into the Arabhorse.com Farm Tour was a natural transition. This extension of their hospitality was thoroughly enjoyed by the Arabian horse community and other guests.
Saturday, January 3rd marked the final day of the Tour with Terry Holmes Arabians on Dynamite hosting the opening event. Terry and Mellissa's daughter and skilled young horsewoman, Chloe, assisted with the presentation of horses.
Following the energetic presentation at Terry Holmes Arabians was Sharon and Bill Eider-Orley's Amurath Arabians located in the Rio Verde area. This event included a special clinic by renowned horsemen Ray LaCroix and John Lambert who demonstrated techniques in preliminary groundwork for young horses that emphasized movement and control.
The final day of the Tour drew to a close at Scheier Farms, owned by Mike & Patti Scheier. Welcoming guests was nationally recognized performance horse trainer Rob Long who also calls Scheier Farms home.
The Arabhorse.com Arabian Horse Farm Tours in Scottsdale gives Arabian horse enthusiasts, owners, trainers and breeders an opportunity to view some of the very best Arabian horses in the country at the just right time of the year. The rush of Christmas is over and the prospect of a new show and breeding season looms on the horizon. This is the perfect time to find that perfect Scottsdale Show prospect, a new broodmare or to see the best of the best in stallions. The open barns allow people to move from farm to farm and get acquainted without the formality of appointments.
"The results of the Arabhorse.com Arabian Horse Farm Tours 2009 makes clear that this kind of event is a very important component in not only marketing our horses but educating an interested public," says Scott. "I think it is so easy for us to think of our farms as easily accessible to the public because we are all always ready to talk about our horses with any one who will listen. But the truth is that very few people are comfortable dropping in and they may not even know how to ask questions of us through our websites. David and I attended every event - we saw some of the same new faces at more than one farm. Attendance averaged over 150 people at every farm. The Tour events drop the barriers completely, people see other people walking in and they feel very comfortable.
"In December the pace is slower, people who have been in the business for years have time to talk leisurely with old friends. People who have never owned Arabians can talk with owners who aren't rushing to the next class on the show grounds. Late December is an ideal time for this event - and we're all ready planning how to make next December and Arabhorse.com Arabian Horse Farm Tour 2010 even better."


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- 1 flight attendant was trapped by chute, 2 were ejected, NTSB chief says
- "Flying pilot" was training to fly a Boeing 777, adds Deborah Hersman
- Sitting next to him was a man who was an "instructor pilot" for first time, she adds
- The plane's main landing gear hit a seawall at the airport, followed by its tail
The pilot at the helm of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 was training to fly a Boeing 777 and was sitting next to a man in his first trip as an instructor pilot when their plane's main landing gear hit a seawall around San Francisco's airport, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
Deborah Hersman, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board, revealed these and other details during a news conference that included information about the pilots and their flying experience, based on the interviews they've conducted with investigators.
Having finished classroom and simulator training, the "flying pilot" -- as Hersman referred to him -- was in the piloting portion of his training to fly a Boeing 777 at the time of Saturday's crash.
He had flown 10 legs and had about 35 hours of flying time with the 777, which put him about halfway through the training required by Asiana of 20 legs and 60 flight hours, when the plane went down, Hersman said.
Sitting beside him during Saturday's flight from Seoul to San Francisco was the instructor pilot. The trip across the Pacific was the first time he had been an instructor pilot and the first time he'd traveled with the flying pilot, according to Hersman.
That seemingly uneventful, more than 10-hour flight ended in a few chaotic, panicked minutes of fury, after which two people were dead and 182 others were transported to local hospitals.
"Sections of the cabin ... are found very early in the debris field," said Hersman, who had walked a few hundred feet from the seawall where the plane's landing gear and then tail first slammed into the seawall to where it mercifully came to a rest. "You can see aircraft parts, gallery materials, newspapers, magazines and flooring."
According to the pilots' accounts, the tensions started before the plane touched ground.
The three pilots in the cockpit -- another was in the cabin -- told investigators they set the "auto throttle" speed to 137 knots (157 mph), which is the speed it should have been going. Akin to cruise control, auto throttles are used to maintain a plane's speed.
At 200 feet above ground, the instructor pilot said he noted precision approach path indicator lights indicated the giant jet was too low.
It was then "he recognized that the auto throttles were not maintaining speed, and he established a go-around attitude," said the NTSB chief. "He went to push the throttles forward, but he stated that the other pilot had already (done so)."
Hersman cautioned anyone from jumping to conclusions as to whether a mechanical or pilot error is to blame for the crash. She also spoke specifically about the auto throttles, saying investigators were delving into how they were working and how they were used.
But Hersman also stated: "The crew is required to maintain a safe aircraft ... One of the very critical things that needs to be monitored on an approach to landing is speed. So we need to understand what was going on in the cockpit, and also what was going on in the aircraft."
2 dead, 182 injured -- including 2 ejected flight attendants
When it departed South Korea, Flight 214 had 307 passengers and crew aboard.
Despite the scale of the wreckage -- a hole burned through much of the cabin's roof and the aircraft's back half lopped off -- 123 walked away.
Others weren't so lucky, most of all the two Chinese teenagers who died in the crash.
Those working on the flight were among the injured. The third pilot in the cockpit cracked a rib. One flight attendant was temporarily trapped by an evacuation chute that opened inside the plane.
Two other flight attendants were not in their seats at the rear of the aircraft when the plane finally ground to a halt, because they were ejected as the aircraft broke up.
"They were found down the runway and off to the side of the runway," Hersman said.
Many of those hospitalized have been released. At San Francisco General Hospital, for instance, 50 of the 62 patients are now free to go home.
But others still require care.
Four adults and one child in critical condition are still at San Francisco General suffering from internal bleeding, fractures and spinal cord, abdominal and traumatic brain injuries, according to the hospital.
Crew recall plane being too high, then too low
The "flying pilot" and "instructor pilot" who were in the front seat of the cockpit were not among the injured, according to Hersman.
Asiana hired the flying pilot in 1994, after which he reported amassing nearly 10,000 hours of total flight time. That experience included time piloting 737, 747 and A-320 aircraft, and he was a ground school and simulator instructor for the latter model.
The instructor pilot, a South Korean air force veteran with about 13,000 hours of flight experience, recalled Flight 214 being "slightly high when they passed 4,000 feet (and) they set vertical speed mode at about 1,500 feet per minute," explained Hersman.
But they ended up coming in low. The third pilot in the cockpit told investigators that, with "the nose ... pitched up, ... he could not see the runway," said the NTSB chief.
In the last few hundred feet before touchdown, the crew was making both lateral and vertical adjustments -- meaning they were both trying to move sideways to get toward the runway and adjust their height.
When the aircraft hit, it spun 360 degrees. An oil tank ruptured and leaked fuel onto the plane's right engine, starting a fire.
Eventually, evacuation chutes deployed, and at least seven of the aircraft's eight doors were opened. (An eighth was found on the ground, Hersman explained.)
Very soon after the plane stopped, tending to the wounded and the investigation began.
That probe will continue for months, though authorities have released significant details so far. So much information, in fact, the Air Line Pilots Association, for a second straight day on Tuesday, criticized what it called the "NTSB's release of incomplete, out-of-context information" that "has fueled rampant speculation about the cause of the accident."
The union further questioned whether some tools were available to the crew, claiming, for instance, that the "Instrument Landing System, a critical aid to pilots, (was) out of service."
"Without the full body of facts surrounding a catastrophic event, partial or incomplete information can lead to erroneous conclusions and, in turn, skew the perception of individuals' behavior," the pilots union said in its Tuesday statement. "This could then lead to misguided assessments of the crew's intentions and actions."
Hersman disputed the union's claims earlier Tuesday on CNN, saying the agency believes that transparent release of information is crucial.
"We believe that it is always better to put out the correct information and factual information so that bad information is not able to propagate," she said.
Aviation experts say that air crashes often involve several factors, and the San Francisco tragedy appears to be following form. Experience, training, crew actions, airport navigation, and now the possible role of a mechanical system are all in the mix. The NTSB is not expected to render a decision on probable cause for months.
During her news conference later Tuesday, Hersman stressed that "there's still a lot of work to be done."
"We will not determine probable cause while we are here on scene," she said, adding there's a lot of information to collect and analyze. "...I would really encourage all of you to be very cautious about speculating on the cause of the crash."


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Saturday, November 17, 2007
Friday at the MZone
Also, nobody seems to have a fucking clue as to what time the pep rally in the Diag is today: 3:30 or 6:00 pm. The students sent out one thing, the athletic department another. Arrrghhh! Nice going.
Anyway, enjoy the game tomorrow. If you take any good pix or video, please send them our way. And most of all...
11 comments:
- dtw2phx said...
This just in....UofA knocks off Oregon!! (34-24) Way to go Wildcats!!!
- November 16, 2007 1:00 AM
- Maize said...
Just bring a few kegs of Blatz Beer, a couple topless women, a boom box with some Prince CD's, and a big BONG to get the PARTY STARTED!!!
- November 16, 2007 5:17 AM
- A2saint said...
No way! Can you still get Blatz in Ann Arbor!
- November 16, 2007 7:25 AM
- Jeff said...
"-----FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2007
• AEPi Fraternity Car Bashing (w/ former RB Jamie Morris): 12-3pm, AEPi House (Corner of Church and Hill)
• Michigan Union Tailgate: Noon, Steps of Michigan Union
• Habitat for Humanity-Annual Beat OSU 5K Run: 2:30pm, Arb
• Dominos Pizza Eating Contest: 3:00 PM, Diag
• GO BLUE, BEAT OSU PEP RALLY!!: 6:30pm-7:30pm (NOTE NEW TIME), Diag. Featuring: Jim Brandstatter (voice of Michigan Football), Michigan Football Captains, U-M Alumni, Super Fans, Surprise National Media Guest, Prizes (Hockey v. OSU and Hoops season tickets, M-Den apparel, more) + FREE MAIZE BEAT OSU T-SHIRTS FOR THE FIRST 1,000 FANS!
• Amazin' Blue presents: Pre Game Go Blue: 8:00pm - 9:30pm, Rackham
• Ultimate Fan Challenge w/Umix: 11pm, Michigan Union UClub
• Fiji-Pike Rivalry Run: Between A2 and that school down there
Go Blue!"
- November 16, 2007 8:38 AM
- Katie said...
(Good thoughts for me that I get my paper in the can before the pep rally!!!)
- November 16, 2007 9:13 AM
- surrounded in columbus said...
shall be traveling, attending the game tomorrow, so i'll miss the "open thread".
some likely comments i would probably put up tomorow if i were near a pc-
why do we always run to the left?
Hart looks gimpy.
Henne's shoulder must really be sore.
why can't the linebackers tackle before the back gets 5 yds downfield?
oh f***! Mallet's warming up!
neither brown nor minor hit the hole the way hart does.
i think we need to dump the zone running game next year.
gawd our play calling is predictible.
this is the last game i'm coming to until lloyd retires.
any word on how lsu is doing? i really hope the hat wants to come back here.
sigh. you ready to head home, son?
here's hoping i'm way wrong!
- November 16, 2007 11:05 AM
- kowisja said...
if the surprise media guest is desmond howard, worst surprise ever...
- November 16, 2007 11:23 AM
- Eric said...
Not sure if you saw this or not: http://www.flickr.com/photos/1460thefan/sets/72157603177061123/
- November 16, 2007 1:25 PM
- Maize said...
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- November 16, 2007 3:00 PM
- Maize said...
The woman I pay to "play football" with is coming over tonight and like every Friday, I split her uprights. If I force a "pass" too early, Michigan has won. If I hold on to the "ball" and never release it, Michigan loses. Last week, I went 2 quarters before I was able to throw a Mallett bomb. And, of course, Michigan lost. I am hoping to fumble like Mallett before the snap tonight to ensure a Michigan win!
- November 16, 2007 3:02 PM
- Crabby said...
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- November 16, 2007 9:24 PM


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TOPEKA, Kan. --
Bradshaw wasn't looking good at half-track in the final, but opponent Chris Demke's engine went silent at the 2-3 shift, allowing Bradshaw, who last scored in 2003, when he won the national championship driving for Randy Meyer's team, to race by for a 5.49 win. Demke's blower snout broke, which shed the belt, slowed him to a 5.86, and left him with three runner-ups in three national event finals this year and four in four career finals in Topeka.
Demke was coming off low e.t. of the meet, 5.38, in a semifinal win over Canadian Gord Gingles, who had been murdering the Tree all weekend, with reaction times of .015, .002, and .008. Bradshaw, driving for the Winnipeg-based Doucette Bros. A/Fuel team, was beaten to the finish line in that round by Brandon Pierce, 5.44 to a shutoff 5.71, but Pierce, now driving for Gene Snow, failed fuel check. His tank contained 94.3 percent nitro - 0.3 percent over the legal limit.
Granted the unexpected reprieve, Bradshaw was reinstated and earned his first national event victory since the 2003 Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd. He had four previous wins, all in his 2003 championship season, including one at Topeka.
Kaplan also got quicker in every round, wheeling his Bearspaw Mustang to a 5.689 against Charles McLaws, a 5.687 against Mark Billington, and a semifinal 5.651 against Sean Bellemeur's Mastercam Camaro. His best run of eliminations, a 5.644, took out No. 1 qualifier and defending event champ Tony Bartone in the final on a slight holeshot against Bartone's 5.640. Bartone was on time with a ..052 light, but Kaplan was even quicker with a .038 that actually was his second-worst of the race.
For Kaplan, of Calgary, Alta., his first Alcohol Funny Car title comes in just his fourth national event start. He last won at the 2011 U.S. Nationals in Comp in a AA/AM '23-T altered. Both cars were tuned by Calgary's Les Davenport.
With the final-round appearance, his third in a row in national competition, Bartone moved into a first-place tie in the Top Alcohol Funny Car standings with Dan Pomponio, who has been to just four races this year but has won all four. Bartone established low e.t. of the meet with a 5.60 in qualifying, beat Wayne Butler with a 5.67 in round one, singled in round two, and edged Shane Westerfield on a slight holeshot in the semifinals, 5.64 to 5.63, in a rematch of last year's final.
Tommy Phillips grabbed his 28th national event win as he defeated Jeremy Demers in Super Comp and a pair of local racers took home the honors in Top Dragster and Super Street. Phillips went six rounds for the trophy in his '10 dragster covering the quarter mile in 8.909 seconds at 155 mph to Demers who ran too quick on the 8.90 index. Larry Piper, Wamgo, Kan., and John Dasher, Silver Lake, Kan., each took wins for the local fans. Piper beat fellow Kansas racer Jackie Gerhardt, Topeka, Kan., in Top Dragster with a pass of 173 mph in 7.145 seconds for his first national event win and Dasher won on a double breakout with Ray Todd in the Super Street final.
Steve Williams put his K&N Filters '63 Corvette in the winner's circle for his 5th national event win and second in Super Gas while Austin Williams (no relation) went the distance in Stock Eliminator. S. Williams, Beaumont, Calif., knocked out Shawn Carter, Park Hill, Okla., and A. Williams, ran down Russ Speer in his '72 duster.
Tim Nicholson returned to the Heartland Park Topeka winners circle with a win over Harvey Emmons in Super Stock. The Concordia, Kan., racer, won here back in 2010, held off Emmons with a 10.314 second pass at 120 mph in Super Stock
The following are the final results from the 25th annual NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka:
Top Alcohol Dragster -- Alan Bradshaw, 5.494, 248.93 def. Chris Demke, 5.867, 177.21.
Top Alcohol Funny Car -- Jirka Kaplan, Ford Mustang, 5.644, 252.95 def. Tony Bartone, Mustang, 5.640, 255.29.
Super Stock -- Tim Nicholson, Chevy II, 10.314, 120.84 def. Harvey Emmons III, Chevy Cavalier, 9.880, 124.51.
Stock Eliminator -- Austin Williams, Plymouth Duster, 11.443, 109.22 def. Russ Speer, Chevy Camaro, 12.025, 103.67.
Super Comp -- Tommy Phillips, Dragster, 8.909, 155.47 def. Jeremy Demers, Dragster, 8.885, 177.84.
Super Gas -- Steve Williams, Chevy Corvette, 9.940, 152.61 def. Shawn Carter, Chevy Cavalier, 9.891, 166.05.
Super Street -- John Dasher, Chevy Camaro, 10.870, 130.90 def. Ray Todd, Chevy II, 10.856, 128.38.
Top Dragster -- Larry Piper, Dragster, 7.145, 173.27 def. Jacqueline Gerhardt, Dragster, 6.872, 197.08.
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Happy Mother's Day
Check out these great novels and stories about motherhood.
Where'd Yo Go Bernadette? by Maria Semple
"The first annoying thing is when I ask Dad what
he thinks happened to Mom, he always says, 'What's most important is for you to understand
it's not your fault.' You'll notice that wasn't even the question."
Amy and Isabelle by Elizabeth Strout
"The real problem, of course, was that she and her mother were
together all day. To Amy it seemed as though a black
line connected them, nothing bigger than something
drawn with a pencil, perhaps, but a line that was always there."
Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward
"What China is doing is nothing like what Mama did when she had my
youngest brother, Junior. Mama gave birth in the house she bore all of
us in, here in this gap in the woods her father cleared and built on that
we now call the Pit. Me, the only girl and the youngest at eight, was of
no help, although Daddy said she told him she didn't need any help."
A Short History of Women by Kate Walbert
"Mum starved herself for suffrage, Grandmother claiming it was just like
Mum to take a cause too far. Mum said she had no choice.
Besides, she said, starving made the world brighter, took away
the dull edges, the disappointment. She said this in the hospital,
the place not entirely unpleasant--a private room, windows
ammonia-washed looking out to a tree branch on windless days, an
ivy-covered wall."
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The Complaint Syndrome
I have a problem with complaining. I always seem to be "looking sideways," checking out what other people have and wondering why I can't have it, too. This distracts me from moving ahead with my own unique set of skills. Any ideas for how to cure me?
The Aish Rabbi Replies:
The Israelites travel into the desert. For three days they find no water and complain against Moses. God provides it. They journey on, find no food, and again complain to Moses. God again provides it. The Israelites travel on, and again they have no water. This time they attack Moses so viscously that he's afraid they're going to kill him! (Exodus 15:22)
Like the Israelites in the desert, each of us is surrounded with the evidence of God's love and care. We're alive. We can think, speak, move, breath, see, hear. But we're still filled with bitterness for things we don't have.
Someone once complained to me that they felt depressed.
"If you had all your same problems," I asked, "but additionally you were blind, would it cheer you up to recover your sight?"
"Of course."
"Guess what," I said, "you've got sight."
"Yeah, but I've always had sight, and so does everyone else."
That's the secret of misery. Take everything you have for granted, and carefully focus on what you don't have, and you'll always be miserable.
Anyone with children knows the untutored state of man is dissatisfaction.
You take your kids to Disneyland. They go on 97 rides and spend the day eating ice cream. You give them pizza for dinner and read them seventeen stories before bed. Then they ask for a cookie, and when you say no, they burst into tears.
The secret of happiness: focus on what you do have, and take pleasure in it.


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Brussels, 1 February 2011
Vice-President Siim Kallas presents road safety awards
At the Excellence in Road Safety Awards ceremony held today in Brussels, Siim Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for transport, presented awards to seven organisations which have undertaken specific commitments to reduce the number of road fatalities in their communities. The winners were selected from more than 500 signatories of the Road Safety Charter following an evaluation made by the Commission.
Siim Kallas praised the winners, saying "these commitments reflect how diverse the organisations which have signed up to the Road Safety Charter are in terms of the services they provide but also in how they propose to fight against road fatalities. It is very inspiring". He complimented the winners on the quality of their commitments and the innovative ideas they contained. He thanked all signatories to the Charter for their crucial contribution to road safety and said that by combining all those efforts, the European Union could achieve its overall objective to halve the number of road fatalities every decade.
The seven excellence awards were given to:
During the ceremony 16 additional signatories joined the European Road Safety Charter, mostly major European businesses, such as Axa Group, TNT Post and Iberdrola. Their commitments under the Charter will have a significant impact on road safety.
The European Road Safety Charter was launched in 2004 and has currently more than 2,000 signatories who commit to carry out concrete and measurable actions promoting road safety in their area of responsibility. Any civil society group in Europe may propose commitments and, once they are found conforming to the Charter objectives, sign the Charter. Every day the European Commission receives proposals for new commitments – evidence that more and more civil society organisations, aware of their shared responsibility, wish to do something for road safety in their day-to-day activities. Their commitments relate to different aspects, in accordance with the Charter's integrated approach: user behaviour, vehicle performance and infrastructure quality.
All European organisations are urged to sign up to the Charter and help save lives.
For more information : http://www.erscharter.eu/
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