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Egypt is now set to enter arguably its first period of Islamist rule. How long that period lasts and what form it takes is far from determined, a situation highlighted by the protests and violence in Cairo last week. If all goes according to plan — a big "if" in Egypt — Egyptians who believe in a democratic, civil state theoretically have the remainder of President Mohamed Morsi's term of office to get their collective act together.
But practically speaking, the short-term political calendar will not allow them such a lengthy reprieve, with the likelihood of new parliamentary elections in the coming months and the current debate over a new constitution. Although broad-based national political action requires patient grass-roots organizational efforts that will take years, the current phase of the country's transition will go a long way toward fashioning a new legal and political order.
If non-Islamists and liberals hope to preserve any chance of having a role in shaping the nation's future, a constructive, engaged and coordinated opposition will have to emerge. Those who truly believe in a civil, democratic state must overcome two bad habits: sniping from the sidelines, as they did under Hosni Mubarak, and splitting into factions, as they have since time immemorial.


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Nicole Crafts 4 X 6 Victorian Fleur de Lis Frame
Spray adhesive will become tacky and repositionable for stencils like in this project. These decorative frames from Nicole Crafts have a lot of surface for decorating. Whether you want to paint them, use Mod Podge decoupage, vinyl or whatever your favorite decorating medium of choice, these can be hung without even a photo in the middle! Show off your stamped or scrapbooked art, children's drawings or leave the opening...open.
Project Details
- Level:intermediate
- Time:1-2 hours (includes drying time)
Project Instructions
1Remove backing and glass from frame. Apply stain to frame sides and inner edges of opening. Wipe off with a rag until you get the desired amount of stain. Allow to dry.
2Apply a coat of Mod Podge over front of wood frame with flat brush. Turn scrapbook paper so that back is facing you and press the Mod Podge coated side of the frame onto the back of the paper, pressing firmly. Turn frame over and make sure to press out all air bubbles. Allow to dry, then cut off all excess using craft knife.
3Lightly sand edges. Apply another coat of Mod Podge over top to seal paper to wood. Allow to dry thoroughly.
4Apply a very thin, streaky layer of Spa Blue paint to frame backing using flat brush. Allow to dry.
5Spray back of stencil with spray adhesive and allow to dry slightly. Apply to blue frame backing. Using pouncer and Burnt Umber paint, pounce out stencil design. Remove stencil.
6Allow to dry, then sand over design to distress. Place backing into frame.
7This is just a suggestion for what to put inside of the frame. Also try using your favorite photo, found objects or a family member's silhouette.

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For a while, it looked like the town of James Island had settled down.
They finally managed to incorporate correctly — it only took four tries — and had put their fight with the city of Charleston, and Mayor Joe Riley, behind them.
All they wanted was the right to be their own town. And now, once again, they've given their critics ample ammo by proving themselves absolute amateurs.
In March, the town agreed to annex six properties at the owners' requests. Trouble is, none of those properties abut the town. A couple of them are a half-dozen lots away, and one is probably a mile from the nearest town line. Uh, that's illegal But the town, in its infinite insanity, did it anyway.
Mayor Bill Woolsey told reporter Schuyler Kropf, "My preference was that no one would challenge them." And the rest of us would prefer to quit paying the bill for these bonehead stunts.
If anyone ought to know the definition of "contiguous," it's the town of James Island.
The first three times it tried to incorporate, state courts shut them down, in part because they couldn't draw contiguous lines. Obviously, no one has taken any drawing lessons since. There is good reason for this law. If a town didn't have to sit next to the property it wanted to absorb, we would have a chaos of political jurisdictions. Mount Pleasant could annex Middleton Place.
Woolsey said he supported the annexations because they go along with his long-term goal of getting all those folks who were part of the old towns in the new one. But the courts repeatedly said that can't legally happen.
Does James Island think the law doesn't apply to them?
Now, a lot of Jim Islanders have criticized Riley for filing a suit over this.
But don't shoot the messenger. Riley didn't screw up — he just tattled.
The city of Charleston grudgingly went along with the town's fourth incorporation because it was done correctly — apparently practice makes adequate. But the city has a problem when the town oversteps its bounds in a potentially precedent-setting action.
Make no mistake, there is no room for interpretation here. "The law is clear: contiguity is necessary, no exceptions, in annexations," says Reba Campbell, deputy executive director of the Municipal Association of South Carolina.
That's why the Attorney General's Office is looking at this.
For all the high-falutin' talk of local rights, the town exists largely to block Charleston annexation. It doesn't offer any of the services a normal city provides — save for planning. And that department must be understaffed since they didn't plan on getting sued for ignoring state law.
The town is going to lose, and probably have to pay Charleston's legal fees — and that'll be a trick since it doesn't collect property taxes.
So the town will probably take money it siphons off the rest of us to pay the bill. And they wonder why anyone might have a problem with their little town.


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Meat and eggs used in hospital food in England do not meet the animal welfare standards expected by consumers, a survey suggests.
The RSPCA and Campaign for Better Hospital Food study found most chicken, eggs and pork served came from animals reared in basic welfare conditions.
The questionnaire, which was sent to every hospital trust in England, found that 71% of eggs used in hospital cooking are from hens kept in cages.
It also found that around 80% of chicken and pork served in hospitals is from animals reared in conditions that do not meet RSPCA welfare standards.


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It's really entertaining to see how all the criticism of Idzik came out first, and only after did anyone bother to actually look into his background and report on it. Today, we see multiple in-depth articles about his background and life, completely contradicting the earlier 'reports'. It's disgraceful that those 'reporters' even have jobs, for the 'work' that they do.
The Jets are very lucky to snag this guy with the background he brings. The team is currently a mess and needs someone with expertise in all the areas comprising a GM's job. Korn Ferry seems to know what they're doing and Woody really approached this methodically for once, ignoring the piranhas in the media. I hope the Jets continue to stick it to them.


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UVM Foundation Fundraising Results for Fiscal 2013
- 07-12-2013
- By Jay Goyette
The University of Vermont Foundation received total commitments of $44.5 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2013, just shy of last year's record-setting total of $45.06 million. The past fiscal year also set a new record of $37 million in total receipts from more than 20,000 donors.
Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Bundy said the results are "solid indicators that UVM is headed in the right direction in terms of its fundraising capacity." Total commitments include new outright gifts as well as indicators of future giving, like new pledges and new bequest provisions. Cash receipts are a measure of funds received during the year, including new gifts, realized bequests, and payment against previous years' pledges.
"The successes we've seen in these first two years of the Foundation's existence bode very well for UVM's financial future," Bundy said. "We are incredibly grateful to the more than 20,000 donors this year whose vote of confidence in UVM will have a lasting impact on our ability to provide access and affordability for our students and to serve as a talent magnet for outstanding faculty, which UVM President Tom Sullivan identified early in his presidency as top priorities for our fundraising efforts."
Donors responded positively to these core fundraising messages from President Sullivan over the course of the last fiscal year. Private donors contributed more than $7.6 million in new scholarship support that will directly benefit students in fields as far-ranging as nursing, plant biology, Romance languages and linguistics, medicine, and interdisciplinary education. International students and students in the university-wide Honors College also will benefit from significant new endowed scholarship support.
Significantly, donors also increased the number of endowed faculty positions at UVM by seven, from 55 to 62, an increase of nearly 13 percent. Donor support established new chairs and professorships in business administration, engineering and mathematical sciences, German and Russian studies, and medicine. Endowed faculty positions give the University important resources to attract and retain outstanding scholars to UVM, where their teaching, research, and outreach to the community enhance the overall strength of the institution and contribute to an outstanding student experience.
"It is very gratifying that my first year as president has been such a good year for UVM fundraising," said UVM President Thomas Sullivan. "We are tremendously appreciative to all of our donors for their generous support. These gifts are an expression of thanks for all that UVM has achieved, confidence in the direction we're headed, and a measure of our future potential as an economic engine for Vermont and beyond."


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Big12Sports.com Correspondent
WACO, Texas - Admittedly the sample size is small. But through the first week of women's basketball in the Big 12 Conference, eight of the games played have decided by single digits.
The trend buster? Baylor. The Lady Bears have won twice by margins of 39 and 34 points. That sort of dominance should come as no surprise but it is informative when considering the mindset of the defending national champions. The Conference race might be two months of brass knuckle brawls but it's tough to lay a glove on the champs.
Second-ranked Baylor hosted No. 12 Oklahoma State Sunday. The Cowgirls were third in Division I in scoring at nearly 86 points per game. With the score tied 10 minutes into the game, the Lady Bears put the defensive hammer lock down and overwhelmed Oklahoma State, 83-49.
"I don't know what more I can say; they're the best team in America" Cowgirls coach Jim Littell said. "And I think they're the best defensive team in the history of women's basketball."
When Littell's comment was relayed to Baylor's Brooklyn Pope, who scored a game-high 18 points in 18 minutes, it produced a wry smile.
"That's good he said that," she said, "but he's not our coach."
That, of course, would be Kim Mulkey who won the 350th game against 80 losses in 12-plus seasons. Compliments of "greatest this" and "best that" can sometimes reduce a team's work ethic and/or effort.
"Defense and half court execution in your offense are the two critical areas you need to win a national championship," Mulkey said. "I've been fortunate to coach players who understand I'm never gonna let up on the defensive end of the floor."
For the first 10 minutes, Oklahoma State's zone (a 1-3-1 and a 2-3) bottled up Brittney Griner (14 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks). Of the Lady Bears' first 21 shots, eight were 3-pointers. The long-range jumpers that missed helped fuel the Cowgirls' fast break.
After a turnover led to a Tiffany Bias layup, the score was tied at 23-all with 10:09 remaining. The Cowgirls were on pace to score 92 points.
"That's when they turned it up to a different level," Littell said. "It was like, 'OK, it's time for us to play.'"
Over the next 20 minutes that extended into the second half, Baylor's defense smothered Oklahoma State. The Cowgirls had 34 possessions that produced 22 misses on 24 shots, 13 turnovers and six points). Baylor scored 37 points over that stretch to build a 60-29 lead with 12:55 remaining.
That was a defensive stretch that even impressed the Baylor coach.
"There are a lot of elements there to what he's saying," Baylor said in direct response to Littell's complment. "We've got one of the best on the ball defenders in Odyssey Sims. She's our trigger. Jordan Madden didn't play much in the first half. She started to get after it defensively to start the second half.
"It starts with the point guard pressure but then we've got two athletes on the wings as quick as lightning, we've got Britnney inside at 6-8 and an athletic 6-2 at the power forward. But I've got a short-term memory. I need to start worrying about guarding Iowa State shooting the three."
The pre-game video played at the Ferrell Center features Rihanna's "Shine Bright Like A Diamond." Mulkey tells her players about the hard work needed to win back-to-back national titles. She says that the "schedule will teach you."
When asked about Baylor being in blow-out mode while the rest of the Big 12's teams are playing nail biters, Mulkey cringed.
"I hope people don't expect that every night, the game is too difficult," Baylor coach Kim Mulkey said. "We've got a lot of games to go on the road, teams that are tough to beat."
The Baylor coach also cringed when asked about the likelihood that her team will move back into the No. 1 spot in the rankings. Notre Dame defeated No. 2 Connecticut Saturday. The Lady Bears will play at UConn on Feb. 18.
"Maybe Duke (13-0 and ranked No. 3) will be No. 1," Mulkey said, who laughed in mock horror about being back on top of the polls. "Let them carry that burden."
Expect the heavy load to be on Baylor's shoulders, but it's really never left.


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When I first began baking for Thanksgiving I looked to expand my dessert repertoire by diving into food publications, searching for show-stopping recipes that would dazzle our family and friends. Over the years I crafted desserts ranging from wildly zesty cranberry tarts to pumpkin-spiced trifles.
I learned much on the culinary front, but most importantly I observed which desserts my guests left room for as the Thanksgiving feast came to a close. Overwhelming they chose homemade pies. So much for all my fancy extravaganzas, thank you very much!
Yet few desserts bring on the culinary jitters like homemade pies with from-scratch crusts. But don't reach for the pre-made dough just yet. An old-fashioned recipe offers novice bakers a chance to get into the Thanksgiving dessert game.
Long before Pyrex and designer pie plates came on the scene, bakers crafted a rustic dessert known as the "galette." This free-form pastry blends the best characteristics of double- and open-faced crust pies into a fragrant and eye-popping dessert. And best of all, it looks harder to make than it actually is.
The crust causes the most anxiety with bakers worrying whether the ingredients will come together for a smooth, workable dough. This galette begins by mixing butter and shortening. In this combination, cold butter brings the dominant flavor, while the small amount of shortening softens the dough for easy rolling. Quick spins in a food processor evenly distribute the fats into flour and prevents the butter from over heating.
Six tablespoons cold water along with an acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice, easily moisten the dry ingredients so they form a cohesive ball. The acid prevents gluten development, chief cause of the rubber band effect when rolling the dough.
Rolling dough to the correct diameter and transferring both top and bottom crusts to a pie plate -- all without tearing the dough -- creates another set of challenges for pie makers. The galette calls for a single roll of the dough. Roll the dough on lightly floured parchment paper for even thickness and to prevent stickiness.
In this version sliced apples fill the center of the dough and folding in the edges creates a rustic top crust that still showcases the baked fruit. The secret to success lies in sealing any small holes or tears by pinching or patching the dough along the folds to prevent the juices from leaking during baking.
To achieve multidimensional flavors in the crust, bake the galette until golden nut brown. Brush egg wash on the crust before baking to ensure even color.
This Thanksgiving when guests ask what's for dessert, proudly offer a slice of rustic Apple Galette. It's our secret that it's easier than pie.
• Annie Overboe, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, lives in Villa Park. Write her at email@example.com.


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TPM snips together a great clip show... and saves the best for last. My, but Peggy kicks little Doris!
ADDED: Josh Marshall on Bill Clinton:
What troubles me is seeing the man who is in many respects still the de facto leader of the Democratic party, certainly its elder statesman, inject himself as an attack dog into a intra-party contest. I think it's damaging to him and more importantly I think it's damaging to his party.


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|2007-12-18, 06:42
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The endless sky
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Oosutoraria
Age: 28
I'd have to go with the DS for multiple reasons. Firstly, I find it has a high 'fun factor' with the mic and touch screen. It can also play movies and games. Naww. Im serious! One word - CycloDS.
(Downloadable games? That HAS to be a win.) One of the downsides is the graphics. Most games seem fine, but some are just .... . It's not really to blame, though. I mean, come on, the games come in cartridges!
Browsing internet program, and Wi-fi.
I can see where the PSP fans are coming from, but I really must say, it's a tough choice.
|2007-12-19, 23:10
|Link #42
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
NDS wins if you're simply buying it as a casual portable game console. Casual gaming library filled with simple games you can easily start playing for short bursts at a time.
But PSP is for people who want to do more stuff on their portable console. Like watching high quality movies, play old PS1 games, and generally prefer a more mature variety of games. Put a 4g or 8g memory card in a PSP and it's literally a portable home-entertainment system. The graphics are just that good.
And recently, PSP has been getting a lot of top original games, not just ports. And I definitely can't wait for the NA release of Crisis Core.
|2008-01-09, 20:49
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Err... My 2 cents on the pros and cons of each...
Nintedo DS (NDS)
-More intuitive touch screen
-More creative games than PSP
-Easy downloadable homebrews/pirated games onto R4 card
-Built in Wi-Fi
-Easy homebrew creation
-More durable in a sense that the screen does not break but... (Look at CONS)
-Lower graphics
-More fragile in a sense (the hinge breaks due to overuse, which means you like your NDS though)
The NDS is seen as the more childish handheld and doesn't see many good days in places like the US. It's more intuitive and is better in terms of creativity than the PSP but, lacks graphics and certain other "powerful" characteristics. To cover up on the lack of graphics, the games made for the DS regain in gameplay, such as Osu! Tatake! Ouendan! series, Phoenix Wright series, PokeMon, etc.
Also, on the side note about homebrews; homebrews can do a plethora of neat things, such as chatting, listening to music, looking at pictures, or watching videos.
-More "powerful"
-Better graphics
-Can be hacked and can be uploaded with homebrew
-Can listen to music, watch videos, and look at pictures (Even though with the R4 card for DS, you can do this too)
-Limited wireless & internet
-Firmware creates "bricking" in homebrewing (Therefore Sony are fags who don't want you messing around with the PSP)
-Quite fragile (Unless you get a case for it, you can crack your nice big screen pretty easily. Also, there has been a report that some guy dropped their PSP and it broke immediately, compared to the NDS, which it survived MANY drops, falls, and scratches)
More or less, the PSP is a multi-tasking handheld whose main concern is not gaming. It is easy to hack and make homebrews. However, Sony does not want you to do so and creates firmware updates to prevent you from doing so, which is called "bricking". Anyway, you would want the PSP for games such as shooters or fighting games or just as a portable media device.
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|2008-01-10, 00:59
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Location: New Jersey USA
I wouldn't say DS games are more creative by default just because of the touchscreen.
Don't get me wrong, I love my DS, but the touchsceen and stylus is best used as a traditional GUI interface IMO. Having a "mouse" makes navigating menus much easier. I doubt I'd have the patience to build up coinfegms in Hoshigami without the stylus, for example. This is far more valuable in a traditional game than something tacked on just for the hell of it.
And as a long time PC gamer, I can't help but smile when console gamers begin to prize the ability to "point and click" so to speak
And about the PSP, I'd have to say that things have changed A LOT since 2005. It's very much a games device now. The media functionality doesn't exactly hurt... I have fansub eps on mine. I also have walkthrough files and FAQs saved on there too....
|2008-01-10, 08:53
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Location: Belgium
Age: 32
|2008-01-10, 11:52
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Location: Edinburgh
Age: 36
|2008-01-10, 12:53
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"I'll cut them off..."
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Washington
Age: 32
|2008-01-10, 14:11
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Edinburgh
Age: 36
Don't get me wrong i like both handheld, but what is bugging me is that too many game, on both, but especially on the psp, don't belong on a handheld, simply because they are just too long. RPG, Fighting games, adventure games are for home consoles, jump'n'run, shooting games, simple puzzle games, those are the stuff for entertainment on the run.
|2008-01-10, 16:07
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S2K is here.
Graphic Designer
Ok, since I see I need to make myself more clear; Why should I pay 125 for something that's games aren't even going to appeal to me not even in the slightest (How do I look sitting there playing Mario or Pokemon :/) When I can just pay 130 and get games like FIFA Street 2, GTA Vice City Stories and other good ones. And then listen to some tunes, watch a movie or show my friends and family some pictures. And before you bring up the "DS can do that too" point, it can. But with Homebrew. A PSP can do all that right out the box. And who cares about PS2? Also. if you don't feel that you should pay extra for the slim one with the TV out, then just get the original one, simple as that. As for the TV feature, gaming isn't the only thing you can do on the PSP. Not everyone wants to watch a movie in a forced 480x272 resolution when they can just plug in and watch it in it's native one. And another thing, not everyone wants to play games in 2007-2008 that look like they came straight from a N64.
|2008-01-10, 18:37
|Link #55
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
I'm sorry to say this but you're just too insecure about yourself. You don't want to play NDS games because you're worried what other people (complete strangers) will think of you? That's sad... well you're a teenager so that's a given I suppose.
As for me, I don't have a NDS nor a PSP my advice is to go for what you think is best instead of seeing fanboys attack each other. ^^
|2008-01-10, 18:53
|Link #56
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I have both the NDS and PSP and TBH i hardly play either of them. The DS is great fun in public [play nintendogs on the train 'luls'] while the PSP imo is just for image, the games aren't that "fun", sure the PSP has GTA, but....how is it different from any other GTA? You shoot, you kill, you run around like a crazed lunatic.
Sure you can play music with the PSP [you can with the DS as well but you need the MP3 card thing], but why would you? That's why I have a cheapo MP3 player, sure the PSP can have custom firmware and you can do..naughty...things with it, but you can with the DS also.
PSP wins in style and image
NDS win GUI and the "everybody" factor
|2008-01-10, 21:10
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S2K is here.
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|2008-01-10, 21:42
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: New Jersey USA
Use FF Tactics as an example. If I want to play it on PS, I'd have to devote an hour or 2 just to the game. On PSP, I can play whenever I want and suspend anywhere I want. This is a tremendously useful feature which makes me favor PSP over PS2 for certain games including Disgaea. I was never able to finish Disgaea on PS2 precisely because I didn't have enough time.
I also find action games to be extremely unsatisfying if played in short 5 minute doses. Suspending a game in progress can be jarring because it breaks your rhythm. With strategy games this can be true to a certain extent, but at least you have the time to reexamine the situation.
In the end it's about choice. Casual or in depth, you can have both.
|2008-01-11, 00:07
|Link #60
"I'll cut them off..."
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Washington
Age: 32
"Our goal on the PSP was to deliver a true console experience in the palm of your hand. Everything we did in Dark Mirror was designed originally for the PSP experience. But we did most of our prototyping on the PS2..."
They tested alot of it out on the PS2 first, and then started development for the PSP game. They have basically everything there for them, they just needed to put it all together and change a few other things.
And the newer PSPs can just be played on the TV, so if you feel that you need to play an RPG, Fighting Game, and Adventure Game on a TV, you can do so.
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CRETE, Ill. --
"I'm really excited to get back to the origin of Mountain Motor racing with the new IHRA," told Berner. "We'll be racing and working with many old and new friends. IHRA is heading in a great direction. We hope to work closely with Scott Gardner and his team to build the Mountain Motor Pro Stock class and the organization as a whole. Gardner is a visionary and door car enthusiast with the personality to lead IHRA forward with great success."
While Berner says hello to his former racing home, he also says goodbye to a major sponsor.
"Summit won't be with us in 2014. I am grateful for their four year sponsorship and the friends I made over the course of our tenure together. We developed long-lasting relationships with the folks at Summit, and although we have enjoyed their partnership over the years, Cheryl and I are just as enthused about our race season as ever. We're ready to get back to our winning ways. In this sport, age doesn't count you out. One look at John Force will tell you that. We're as hungry as ever and not done winning championships by any stretch."
Another change for Berner is to welcome new Crew Chief, Adam Drzayich. Among many other notables, Drzayich is perhaps best known for his seven year stint with Warren Johnson. "Adam is a great fit for our team," Berner elaborated. "He brings enthusiasm and expertise. He's very smart and articulate in what he does. Joining RV [crew member, Rick Varnold] and Jerry [Janota] and Mike [Slaviero], our engine guys, we have a great team assembled that is ready to turn on the W's."
"The past two years have proven to be a challenge. We never made a run that was all this car had; despite that we almost always qualified in the top three. Our struggle has never been with engine power or with this RJ Camaro. We just haven't been able to optimize the two together. I honestly haven't been able to tell Jerry [Janota, engine builder] that we need more power because we haven't used all we have. We've had more power than we can use and this Camaro is as trick as we thought it would be. All along the car has felt smooth and wanted to go fast. We are looking forward to having the combination produce the results we know we're capable of."
A recent test session for Berner shone the light for a brighter - and quicker - future. "Thanks to Rick Jones [RJ Race Cars], Pat Norcia [RAM Clutches], and Adam we made great strides in testing and feel confident to make this car do what we expect of it. Up until recently only a few cars have been able to accomplish what we did three years ago at E-town. We have significantly more horsepower now, and we are finding the magic to use the power we have. We've been maintaining in our engine program, but I hope to give Jerry notice shortly that we've exceeded power available and see what else he has up his sleeve.
"We expect big things for 2014. The key is getting the confidence back in our program. To be successful we have to have confidence in everything we do."
The driving forces of the IHRA are clearly making strides in the right direction, including a recent announcement for a Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series (NJDRS) television package. The series coverage will still highlight the cars and speeds that fans love, but will work within the setting of an innovative reality show format that focuses on the characters of the NJDRS and brings out the personality of professional drivers.
"I want to personally thank the IHRA for obtaining TV coverage for us," Berner stated. "Our teams are full of personality and human interest. Mountain Motor Pro Stock racers are rich in diverse personalities. Dean Goforth is a perfect example. The story of how he became a self-made man is incredible. Kevin Bealko has another amazing story. These are the people that you look up to, not only in racing world, but in all walks of life. These stories need to be told; they will really draw fans back to the sport of drag racing. We need to be better about telling our stories and letting driver personality show through. This reality TV coverage is a great step in that direction.
"I'm looking forward to all that this season holds for us. In more ways than one, we're getting back to the roots of our racing, focusing on the people and stories that helped create drag racing as we know it. It's going to be an extraordinary year."
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I've started watching the 2003 ITV series The Adventure of English, a filmed history of the English language written and narrated by the British writer/broadcaster Melvyn Bragg.
In the first and second program of the series, Bragg covers the impact of Norman French on English in the two centuries following 1066. Most of the French adoptions into English discussed in the video are standard fare: words having to do with royalty, law, food, trade, etc (Youtube has online.). A segment in this part of the series that I found novel and fascinating was the bit on falconry. The Normans brought to England a passion for the sport and many of the technical French words associated with falconry, the video points out, have metaphored into street English.
Bragg mentions nine falconry-derived words:
(1) The word "falcon" is borrowed from French.
(2) The English word "leash" is adapted from the French word for the line used to tie a falcon to its perch.
(3) English "block" is based on bloc, the French word for the perch of a falcon.
(4) A "codger," or "cadger," was an older man who carried around the cages for the falcons. It evolved into a generic word for an older man.
(5) In the sport of falconry, a bird that fluttered away from fist or perch was said to batre, giving rise to the English term "bate."
(6) When a falcon was distracted from its prey or from returning to the fist, it was said to "check." So comes the English word for stopping (checking) motion.
(7) The word "lure," as in "fishing lure," traces back to a French word for a dummy bird used to train falcons.
(8) "Quarry" derives from the word in falconry for a reward given to a bird being trained.
(9) The Old French word for moulting is the source for the English "mews." The word for the act of moulting first became the word for the special cages that held moulting birds, then for the house where the cages were kept. A cage house at Charing Cross burned down in the sixteenth century and was replaced with one of the royal stables. Eventually the word was applied to the suite of buildings associated with a stable. Builders adopted the term for a housing development that resembled linked stable houses.
When I heard the list of falconry-derived terms, it all seemed too fascinating to be true. I did a bit of poking around and discovered that most of the etymologies were, alas, too fascinating to be true. Bragg does appear to be correct about three of the words: the commonly-used English terms "falcon," "lure," and "mews" almost certainly have their origin in the sport of falconry. The rest of the words, six of the original nine, are a mixture of mistakes and folk etymologies. To wit:
(2) "Leash" first appears in English referencing a cord for restraining dogs. The use of the French term lesse for the falconry cord may have contributed to the development of "leash" in English, but other contexts have serious claim to be the principal source of the word.
(3) It is misleading to imply that the English word "block" comes from the technical vocabulary of falconry. "Block," meaning a piece of wood, has been part of English for a long time and the medieval uses of the word show no dependence on the falconry term.
(4) "Codger" probably comes from "cadge," and "cadge" is not related to "cage." The derivation of "cadge" from "cage" is, says the OED, "phonetically impossible."
(5) "Bate," meaning to fly away from a perch, was used figuratively in Shakespeare's day, but it is now obsolete. Words like "debate" and "combat" also trace back to the Latin battare through the French "battre," but they do it without taking a byway though the sport of falconry.
(6) "To check" comes into English from Old French, to be sure, but its source is the game of chess, not falconry. Metaphorical applications of the word deriving from the board game are earlier than the earliest recorded use of "check" as a technical term in falconry.
(8) "Quarry" probably derives from "cuir," the word for leather, hide. As with "leash," the earliest recorded use of "quarry" is in the context of hunting with dogs.
"Codger" seems to be a folk etymology, no matter how we slice the pie. The other five are folk etymologies if Bragg is claiming that the everyday English words are taken from the sport of falconry. Of course, the video could just be saying that the English technical terms used in falconry ("check," "leash," etc.) are derived from French technical terms in the same sport. But that would undercut the larger point, the point made by words such as "falcon" and "mews," which is that the French words used in the sport of falconry made their way into nontechnical English.
In addition to punting the derivations of these six words, the ITV video overlooked two really good French-to-everyday-English-via-falconry words. One of them is "haggard," which was the term used by falconers to designate a wild falcon that was caught as an adult and trained as a hunting bird. The adult-caught bird, which was often wild and contrary, gave rise to our word "haggard" for someone who is unkempt, wild-looking, gaunt. The other word is "rouse." When we "rouse someone from sleep" we are making use of a term first applied by falconers to a bird ruffling and shaking its feathers.
I feel like the falconry segment of this video series has tried to hoodwink viewers. And speaking of hoodwinking, we might note that "hoodwink" is another term that has an association with falconry. The word wasn't mentioned in the video, of course, because it doesn't derive from French but from two good Teutonic words, "hood" and "wink" (meaning "to close the eyes"). Falcons are hoodwinked, fitted with an opaque cloth that covers the eyes but not the beak and nostrils, to calm them and get them to release their prey. The modern English word "hoodwink," meaning to deceive, ultimately comes from the practice of blindfolding with a hood. But whether its source is the sport of falconry is uncertain. People being executed were also said to be hoodwinked when their heads were covered with a cloth and it is possible that the modern figurative use of "hoodwink" may trace back to the language of execution.
The reason I bring up "hoodwink" here is its eggcorn potential. A number of web pages record this word as "hoodwinged" (See, for example, the Google entries at http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22to+hoodwing%22 ). Possibly some of the writers who are spelling it "hoodwing" have in mind the use of the term in falconry, a sport with wings. Others may be thinking about the way liars who want to deceive you "wing it" instead of telling the truth.
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Wow—a great post. I love false etymologies, Anglo-Norman and falconry terms (I first fell in love with the latter in T. H. White's amazing novel The Once and Future King), so this was a delight to read.
My spider sense began to tingle pretty badly with "codger"; it was registering on the Richter by the time I got to "check." I was glad to see you'd already undertaken etymological investigations by the time I got to the end of the post. I find it amazing that this kind of thing got into such a high-profile series on the history of the language. Wouldn't you expect that some intern would be tasked with using the OED to double-check every word that was highlighted in the series? Huh.
You left out one of my favorite A-N falconry terms, probably because you used it last year as the starting point for one of our richest and most interesting threads. If anyone hasn't read the "eyas" thread yet, they should: http://eggcorns.lascribe.net/forum/view … hp?id=3613
I can think of one common word Bragg's list doesn't include—the verb "to pounce" probably comes (a bit belatedly) from the technical name for some of the claws of a falcon.
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I find it amazing that this kind of thing got into such a high-profile series on the history of the language.
Yes, strange. The booklet that comes with the series acknowledges the help of the OED. I see the Publishers Weekly review of the book behind the series also noted the variance between some of Bragg's sources and the OED.
You left out one of my favorite A-N falconry terms, probably because you used it last year
Thanks for the reminder. I was planning to include "eyas," but when I got around to writing the post, I forgot about it. Manopause.
"Pounce." That's a new one to me. Good addition. So we now have falcon, mews, eyas, haggard, rouse, and pounce. Not baseball, but not bad.
I could see people in the twentieth century taking up falconry for the same reason they study heraldry. The antique vocabulary is meat for the word hound. with a small glossary of falconry. I don't see any words that made the French to English transition using an eggcorn mechanism.
Before guns reached a stage where they had the power and accuracy to hit a flying bird, the only reliable way to bring many of the passerines to hand was a trained hawk (If you think archers could do it, you've been watching too much Robin Hood.). Falconry went into decline as soon as guns came along. Some connection, no doubt.
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It's amazing that so many folk etymologies would be presented together. I wonder if these are current, or if they originated with this production.
"Allure" is another English word derived ultimately from AN falconry, along with peregrine, gyrfalcon, and of course, Merlin*. Come to think of it, where would Merle Haggard be without falconry?
But I think there may be other eggcorns afoot, or on the wing. The haggard's unsightliness may have drawn sustenance from its association with OE , a fascinating word in its own right, with a folk-riddled entry in the Online ED. In turn, the hag comes back to haunt us today, in the form of hagged.
calcium deficient, iron deficient, couldn't give blood anymore because of low iron and you have to be 7[stone]11 to give anyway, kept fainting, face aged by about 20 years looked hagged and drawn …
* Edit: Before I reutterate another folk etymology, let me quote Wikipedia regarding the origin of the name of the character of Merlin.
The Welsh name Myrddin (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈmərðɪn]) is usually explained as deriving from a (mistaken) folk etymology of the toponym Moridunum, the Roman era name of modern Carmarthen, as referring to a person (OED).[clarification needed]
Some accounts describe two different figures named Merlin. For example, the Welsh Triads state there were three baptismal bards: Chief of Bards Taliesin, Myrddin Wyllt, and Myrddin Emrys (i.e., Merlinus Ambrosius). It is believed that these two bards called Myrddin were originally variants of the same figure. The stories of Wyllt and Emrys had become different in the earliest texts that they are treated as separate characters, even though similar incidents are ascribed to both.[citation needed]
Medievalist Gaston Paris suggested that Geoffrey chose the Latinization Merlinus rather than the regular Merdinus to avoid a resemblance to the Anglo-Norman word for "shit", merde.
The common name of Falco columbarius, "merlin" is unrelated, having lost an initial s- in Old French, originally deriving from a cognate of Old High German smerle (OED).
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In addition to punting the derivations of these six words,
Kem, what do you mean by "punt" here? It's got me flummoxed.
It's a football (American) idiom. See the last definition at http://www.thefreedictionary.com/punt
"To punt" draws its meaning from the play-it-safe football tactic of punting on the last down rather than running or passing (and thus giving the opponent a good field position if your team fails to make the down). Punting something, therefore, is not dealing with, putting it off. It can also be the same as making a mistake – football fans, with more enthusiasm than knowledge of good game strategies, often regard a punt on fourth and short yardage as a cowardly act, a mistake.
Just to confuse things, the ball is also punted in soccer and rugby, but under completely different circumstances.
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Kem, what do you mean by "punt" here? It's got me flummoxed.
Posts on the forum have exposed the divide between British and American English many times when someone from one side of the pond or the other was confused by a comment, but I think this is the first time I can remember that a Canadian/American gulf has been revealed.
I always thought it interesting that "bunt" from baseball and "punt" from football rhyme since they both refer to a situation in which you decide tactically to "hold back." I never thought to look them up till I saw Kem's last comment, but while they're etymologically obscure, they may both be variants of a dialectal term meaning "to push, strike."
I've lived in Canada most of my adult life, so I do a passable imitation of the Canadian lilt and pronunciation. I seldom get outed (Though my way of sounding "root" – something like "ruht" – has raised the occasional eyebrow.). As you point out, Pat, it's the deeper structures, the ones that lead to word choice and metaphor, that really define one's linguistic home.
"Bunt" and "punt" can indeed be confused:
: "Justin Brodnax drove in the second run with a base hit to right and later Michael Diffie drove in a run with a perfect punt single on the safety squeeze to extend the Pilot's lead to 3-0."
: "Myers and Dickerson were moved up when Adam Rosales laid a perfect sacrifice punt to the pitcher."
I suppose we should add "putt" to the "pushing" sport metaphors.
By the way, welcome back to the forum, Dr. Schwieterman. You have been missed.
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Lest I mislead the world, I should point out that Canadians play American football as well, from a young age, so I know how, when and why to punt. What was missing, and surprising and interesting to me, was the connotation of mistake associated with a punt. An example, for me, that what you both say is true: associations make lines of demarcation that don't show up in dictionaries (but see the last definition from the Computing Dictionary , that still doesn't quite make it to mistake, however) , or better, "Pat, it's the deeper structures, the ones that lead to word choice and metaphor, that really define one's linguistic home."
I don't typically use "punt" in the way Kem used it; for me, "punting the derivations of these six words" would mean something like avoiding talking about the derivations, or failing to mention them. But Kem's usage didn't raise any alarms for me at all – I think I understood it without taking notice of it – and in fact it seems to be within range for many speakers. For example, some people seem to use "to punt the test" to mean "to screw up the test":
I hate Myers-Briggs, had to take one for a job after the second interview.
Punted the test and they didn't talk to me much after it.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?actio … ic=57383.0
So after punting the test, and then straggling through my reps, I had to go home without showering.
[The rest of the post makes it clear the poster did take the calculus test referred to here and wasn't too hopeful about the results, so "punting" would seem to be synonymous with "blowing."]
But other people use "to punt the test" to mean "to avoid or delay taking/administering the test":
They didn't hold back the best candidates, they held back the candidates that scored best on the test. Those two things are not necessarily the same.
While many on here are lauding this opinion (likely because they like the result, and not the reasoning) I can't yet share this jubilation. There are some real problems with this result. The City of New Haven punted the test because they feared it was discriminatory.
http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forum … n/2097481/
So, do I punt the test and go on vacation?
http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/a … 58303.html
[The rest of the post makes it clear that the poster is trying to decide whether to have his/her kids take a test or go on vacation.]
My own guess is that non-standard/very informal/slangy terms probably tend to have a broader range of meanings than standard ones, esp. when they're not really common. I think it'd be hard to test that theory, however.
Thanks for the welcome back, Kem, though I may still be a rare sight for a while as I slowly emerge from the wreckage.
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as I slowly emerge from the wreckage.
I had a friend in Ontario who did a Master's degree in English. I asked him why he didn't go on and do a Ph.D. His colorful response was "Why would I willingly lower my balls into someone else's vise?"
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Ouch! I think I prefer my train-wreck metaphor, but I can't utterly deny the occasional relevance of the other.
This week the NYT Pat, as it turns out, had it right: punting, in the sense of putting off, is non-standard, slangy, and far from universal.
The NYT comment:
The divisive matter of whether ultra-Orthodox Jews and Arab citizens should go into the military or perform national service, punted by Mr. Netanyahu last summer, is also looming.
Considering our global audience, we should remember that American sports jargon is no slam-dunk for comprehension.
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TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS (Par 72)
1. Jordan Niebrugge, Oklahoma State, 65 -7; 2. Talor Gooch, Oklahoma State, 67 -5; T3. Hunter Kraus, Missouri, 68 -4; T3. David Pastore, Virginia, 68 -4; T5. Denny McCarthy, Virginia, 69 -3; T5. Ryan Zech, Missouri, 69 -3; T7. Wyndham Clark, Oklahoma State, 70 -2; T7. Emilio Cuartero, Missouri, 70 -2; T7. Ian Davis, Oklahoma State, 70 -2; T10. Taylor Moore, Arkansas, 71 -1; T10. Max Rottluff, Arizona State, 71 -1.
T12. Stewart Jolly, 72 E
T12. Smylie Kaufman, 72 E
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Color filter on Panasonic 7-14
Posted 16 May 2013 - 09:39 AM
Regards, Sascha
Posted 16 May 2013 - 09:59 AM
Have you considered the olympus 9-18 if that is a major concern for you? The olympus accepts filters.
While, in general the 7-14 is considered better than the 9-18, the difference isn't huge. Also, the 9-18 allows use of a port which accommodates other lens as well.
I would imagine rigging a filter on the 7-14 could easily degrade any advantage it has over the 9-18 to the point of making the 9-18 optically better.
Posted 16 May 2013 - 10:13 AM
Posted 16 May 2013 - 10:22 AM
Ahhh, ok. I haven't really looked at that lens. It's quite expensive for a m43 lens.
Has anyone posted experiences or examples with that lens yet?
If you plan on doing any macro work, the 9-18 can be used in the same port as the excellent olympus 60mm macro.
Posted 16 May 2013 - 01:10 PM
I would first say that the difference between 114 degrees (7mm) and 100 degrees (9mm) is very large in U/W photography, I have used both lenses for some time.
Second if you are adding a color filter to the 7-14 zoom it would stand to reason that for the same results you would need to add it to the 9-18mm zoom and you would see no difference between the two using them the same way.
BEWARE, I AM NOT RECOMMENDING THIS but in the film days we added the filter to the rear of the lens by cuting the filter the size of a dime. This is the hard part, put grease or rubber glue on the metal around the rear lens element then place the filter in place over the lens with twezzers and push to hold in place. If the filter falls off it could cause large problems, if you get glue or grease on the lens element big problem.
I have also used the 12-35 above and below water and it is a great lens. Be aware that rumors of a new (some time this year) like Olympus lens with even better image quality have been flooting around the net.
Phil Rudin
Posted 16 May 2013 - 01:24 PM
Phil, thanks for the heads up on the possible oly lens.
My point with regard to the color filter on the 7-14 vs the 9-18 was that if you have to rig it up on the 7-14 then you stand a good chance of smudging something or not lining it up straight. Where as on the 9-18 it's a simple screw on filter so less chance for error in application.
Yes, filter will have same effect on each lens, assuming it's installed without any problems.
But, if you absolutely need the 7mm view, then that's what you go with.


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December 10, 2012
MACOMB/PEORIA, IL -- Amid the activity and energy of the holiday season, many of us stop to think about those we love who are no longer here to celebrate with us. This is certainly the case for the Benne family of Peoria, who lost their husband and father, Phil, in February.
Many may remember Benne from his 30 years on the Peoria Police Department, starting as a patrol officer in 1978 after graduating from Western Illinois University with a degree in law enforcement. Benne was a field training officer, then was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Bureau, was a K-9 Officer, a Special Response Team member and a lieutenant of the Technical Services Division at the time of his retirement in 2008. He received numerous commendations, including the Life Saving Award (1981), the Distinguished Service Award (1986), the American Legion Meritorious Service Award (1987) and the Policemen of the Year Award (1990).
After retiring, Benne was hired by Securitas as a facility security manager for Caterpillar, with responsibilities for the Downtown Caterpillar Campus. He was later promoted to membership in Caterpillar Global Security as senior security professional, and was then elevated by Securitas to the position of director of U.S. Operations for the Caterpillar Account.
Benne died unexpectedly Feb. 7, 2012. To honor their friend and colleague, Caterpillar Global Security and Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. recently established the Philip Benne Memorial Scholarship at Western Illinois University. The scholarship will benefit students from Peoria County pursuing a degree in law enforcement and justice administration at Western.
"We feel the scholarship is a fitting tribute to Phil," said Tim Williams, director of Caterpillar Global Security, and Jack Zahran, President of Securitas. "He came from a law enforcement family and was well-known for the work ethic he inherited from his father. Those of us who worked with him felt an ongoing scholarship fund to assist local youths prepare for the profession was a proper honor to Phil, his life and his career."
Benne's wife, Eileen, and children, Jennifer, Jessica, Jacqueline and Jason, agree.
"Phil was proud of his law enforcement degree and felt it prepared him well for his career," said Eileen. "He would not have been able to earn a college degree without scholarship assistance. The kids and I know he would be really pleased to know he is helping others as he was helped."
Contributions to the Phil Benne Memorial Scholarship can be sent to the WIU Foundation, 1 University Circle, 303 Sherman Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois 61455-1390. To donate online, visit www.wiu.edu/giving.
Posted By: Julie Murphy, WIU Foundation (email@example.com)
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One of the last segments of a storm-wrecked and forgotten Florida highway will get the repair and maintenance it needs to serve the St. Johns County residents who live along its length.
That north-south route, Old Highway A1A, runs along the beach from Summer Haven to the Matanzas bridge.
In 2008, twenty-eight homeowners along Old A1A sued St. Johns County, but this week that case ended with a compromise.
County Attorney Patrick McCormack said the deal was "a favorable settlement" for both sides.
"It gives reasonable assurance to the Summer Haven homeowners (that Old A1A will be usable) and protects the St. Johns County taxpayer," McCormack said. "The county will make good faith efforts to maintain Old A1A in an 'as is' condition."
West Palm Beach attorney Tom Warner of Carlton Fields, representing the homeowners, also was pleased.
"The county had a constitutional duty to repair and maintain that road," Warner said. "If we had gone to trial in February, there could have been a million-dollar judgment against the county."
Breaking the deadlock
Compromise was achieved in part through a mediation that included County Commissioner Bill McClure.
But McClure on Thursday gave credit for the settlement to the legal team headed by County Attorney Patrick McCormack and assisted by Jacksonville attorney Steven Gallagher of Marks Gray.
"They did a wonderful job of getting it to a point where everyone could understand one another," McClure said. "The trial in February could have lasted three to four weeks. All our constitutional officers were subpoenaed. This is a great settlement for all parties involved."
According to Warner, McClure brought leadership to the table.
"The homeowners wanted anybody with authority to talk about settling this case. His presence changed the whole chemistry and dynamic. They saw that someone was willing to listen and solve this in a reasonable manner, somebody who really cared," he said.
The road
Old A1A is a narrow brick county road that was built back in the 1920s.
The current State Road A1A was built to avoid the occasional washouts the road experienced.
The Summer Haven access issue began back in 2004 when a hurricane washed away the southernmost section of Old A1A.
The County Commission then was faced with a Hobson's choice: Repair the road for
$1 million just to see it wash away again or leave it alone and doom the residents to isolation without usable road access.
One commissioner said to leave it alone and let the homeowners deal with it. The commission could have abandoned the road but was unwilling to do so.
In May 2005, a man suffered a spinal injury in the 9000 block of Old A1A, but a St. Johns Fire-Rescue truck could not get closer than a quarter mile to the house. The man had to be strapped to a backboard and carried the distance to the truck, which then got stuck in the sand.
That brought the issue to public attention and built pressure on the commission to do something.
Also that May, the commission voted to impose a building moratorium on Summer Haven, halting approval of all construction and repairs that were not already permitted.
Public Works built a 6-foot wide berm - using $950,000 in FEMA funds - to protect the road from the ocean, but the berm washed away quickly.
At the time, Warner argued, "If the county doesn't want to fix the road, let it buy the (65) properties."
This week, Warner said the county's moratorium had destroyed the value and marketability of Summer Haven properties.
The southernmost end of Old A1A is paved and passable.
Going north brings an unpaved stretch of hard-packed sand and coquina that is also passable. North of that, outside the county right-of-way, is softer sand.
What's next
Most of the 28
homeowners have signed onto this week's compromise, Warner said, adding that many of them live outside St. Johns County and need to be tracked down.
"We didn't expect a big paycheck here," he said. "If (the homeowners) were paid damages by the county, they'd have to take care of the road themselves."
The county agreed to a $75,000 payment to the plaintiffs to cover litigation costs, but not attorney fees.
This will pay expert testimony costs, the court reporter and other fees.
"It doesn't cover (those costs), but it helps," Warner said.
Since 2008, Summer Haven homeowners have paid 10 mills in property tax - over what they would ordinarily pay. This fund collects $11,000 to $16,000 a year which goes into a special fund that partly covers maintenance costs.
McCormack said the settlement was approved by the County Commission on Tuesday.
"The plaintiffs gave up their demand for the county to fully rebuild Old A1A," he said.


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Ga. sergeant shooting may have been blue-on-blue
Director of public safety says accounts that officer had been shot during an exchange of gunfire with burglars untrue
By Steve Visser
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
DeKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County police officers possibly shot their own sergeant after a car driven by a burglar barrelled in their direction, a top law officer revealed Friday.
Cedric Alexander, the county's director of public safety, said earlier accounts that indicated Sgt. Nicole Hines had been shot Thursday afternoon during an exchange of gunfire with escaping burglars were untrue.
"It appears that Sgt. Hines' injuries may have been sustained from friendly fire," Alexander said. "These kind of things happen occasionally when you have bullets flying. Bullets can ricochet off cement."
Hines and her team had responded to reports of a burglary in progress at a home in the 5600 block of Cape Cod Lane, near Salem Road. They were outside when three young men inside the home tried to escape, Alexander said.
One of the men drove the homeowner's Lexus through the garage door in a "violent and reckless manner," surprising the officers who fired at the car as it drove toward them, Alexander said.
One bullet pierced Hines' ankle, he said. She was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where she was listed Friday afternoon in good condition.
The Lexus crashed into a tree and the driver was arrested, Alexander said.
Internal affairs is investigating the incident to determine which of the four officers at the scene fired the shot, he said.
None of the three men arrested was carrying a handgun, Alexander said. Police did locate two handguns inside the house, which the burglars are believed to have brought with them and ditched when police arrived, he said.
Besides the man who was arrested in the car, another man was tracked down by a police dog and a third was found hiding in the home, Alexander said.
The men were arrested on various charges, including burglary, aggravated assault on a police officer and car theft.
They were identified as James Montez, 20, of Stone Mountain; Dorian Pursley, 23, of Lithonia; and Quintavous Dennis, 18, of Morrow.
Copyright 2014 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution


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Archduke Joseph Diamond up for auction in Geneva
- Article by: JOHN HEILPRIN
- Associated Press
- November 13, 2012 - 4:27 AM
GENEVA - Geneva's jewelry auctions, held in five-star hotels along its elegant lakefront, can seem a continent if not a world away from the grim austerity gripping much of Europe. Two out-of-this-world diamonds are being auctioned off this week, joining a long list of other fabulous jewels, watches and other luxury goods sold in Geneva. Here's a look at the city's most eye-popping diamonds:
On Tuesday, Christie's auctions off the Archduke Joseph Diamond, which is expected to fetch more than $15 million. The 76.02 carat diamond, with perfect color and internally flawless clarity, came from the ancient Golconda mines in India. Its value just keeps on rising: In 1993, Christie's sold the same diamond here for $6.5 million. Rahul Kadakia, head of jewelry for Christie's Americas and Switzerland, called it "one of the world's most famous and desirable diamonds to appear at auction."
Sotheby's on Wednesday will auction what it calls an exceptionally rare fancy deep blue briolettediamond of 10.48 carats expected to get up to $4.5 million. Also on the block — a conch pearl, enamel and diamond Cartier bracelet that formerly belonged to Queen Victoria Eugenia of Spain that's expected to sell for up to $1.4 million.
In May 2012, Sotheby's sold the 34.98 carat Beau Sancy diamond to an anonymous bidder for $9.7 million. Marie de Medici had worn it at her coronation as Queen Consort of Henry IV in France in 1610. Then the diamond passed among the royal families in France, England, the Netherlands and Prussia. It was sold by the Royal House of Prussia.
Sotheby's also sold for $3.87 million the Murat Tiara, a pearl-and-diamond tiara created for the marriage of a prince whose ancestors included the husband of Caroline Bonaparte, Napoleon's sister. Christie's auctioned off a 32.08-carat Burmese ruby and diamond ring that sold for $6.7 million, a world record price for a ruby sold at auction.
In November 2011, the Sun-Drop Diamond of South Africa, a giant pear-shaped yellow gem weighing 110.3 carats, sold for more than $10.9 million at auction, beating previous records for a jewel of its type. Including commission, the unidentified telephone bidder paid almost $12.4 million for the gem. Other lots at the $70 million sale included a white cushion-shaped diamond weighing 38.88 carats that sold for almost $7 million, including commission.
In May 2011, Christie's fetched $10.9 million for a 56-carat heart-shaped diamond that was internally flawless and $7.1 million for a 130-carat Burmese sapphire. Sotheby's got $12.7 million for a rare emerald-and-diamond tiara that a fabulously wealthy German prince, Guido Henckel von Donnersmarck, commissioned for his second, Russian-born wife around 1900. An intensely pink 11-carat diamond from the mines of India sold for $10.8 million.
In November 2010, a rare pink diamond smashed the world record for a jewel at auction, selling for more than $46 million to well-known London jeweler Laurence Graff. Four bidders competed for the pink diamond, which was last sold 60 years earlier by New York jeweler Harry Winston. The seller chose to remain anonymous. The 24.78-carat "fancy intense pink" diamond immediately became known as "The Graff Pink."
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Really, really funny.
Some highlights:
Religio-cinematic icon
The heat Cruise emitted early in his career has evaporated, leaving a smirking corpse only slightly colder than the Wicked Witch of the West (to name another humorless cartoon, prone to disturbingly manic episodes, who melts when squirted). About as sexy as a toad turd, Cruise struts around like a smaller, yappier version of Schwarzenegger-as-Terminator (check his cyborg-like smile and virtuous embrace of a bizarre science-fiction scenario masquerading as quasi-religion) but comes off even creepier, given his campaign to impregnate and enslave sorry, wed in holy matrimony impressionable young actresses.
This ex-first baseman turned baseball analyst may have cut the mullet and lost a good deal of his playing weight (at his peak with the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies he looked like he had gone way past three bills). But that doesn't mean things have improved: the Baseball Tonight expert (whose on-air comments are anything but) has a Homer Simpson gut, and his hairstyle is now just a slicked-back mess, à la the Valdez.
Honorary member of the rodded gender thanks to a conspicuous Adams apple and complementary set of brass balls.
Even though were Patriots fans, we dont begrudge Manning his Super Bowl victory. Honest. Hes got bad skin, resembles a life-size Hummel hell, its like someone took Haley Joel Osment and stretched him vertically. In honor of his making this list, weve gone ahead and reserved a tee time for him in January of 2008. You know, since he wont have anything better to do.
Radio harlot
It was a tough call to pick just one of the unimportant, greasy co-hosts of the Opie and Anthony Show, since women are nearly universally allergic to both of them. Anthony wins by a (misshapen) nose, a pencil neck, a scraggly steel-wool excuse for a haircut, and a goatee that went out of style back in 1994.
Reality-porn star
Shockingly deviant, cretinous former child star who scammed fans by selling T-shirts to help him avoid foreclosure on his house there were no such proceedings against him and who starred in a repulsive sex tape, Saved by the Smell, which featured him doing the Dirty Sanchez.
Public Enemy
Heres a thought that kept us company while we were compiling the list. You know the white, pasty flakes of sputum that collect at the corners of Flavs mouth? (Flavor crystals, weve taken to calling them.) Where do those go when he makes out with his ladies?
Others receiving votes:
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: George Allen; Travis Barker; Chris Berman; Jack Black; John Bolton; Barry Bonds; Danny Bonaduce; Mr. Boston from VH1s I Love NY; Christopher Big Black Boykin; Bobby Brown; Bill Bradley; Kobe Bryant; Bubba the Love Sponge; Steve Buscemi; George W Bush; Gary Busey; Jose Canseco; Carrot Top; Michael Crichton; Les Claypool; Gary Coleman; Mad Moneys Jim Cramer; Billy Crystal; Billy Ray Cyrus; Glenn Danzig; Brandon Davis; Tom Delay; Danny Devito; Andy Dick; Dame Edna; Lou Dobbs; Fabio; Roger Federer; Will Ferrell; the Hold Steadys Craig Finn; Barney Frank; Michael Gelman; Virgil Goode; David Hasslehoff; Pee-wee Herman; Tommy Hilfiger; Michael Jackson; Ron Jeremy; Billy Joel; Richard Johnson; Chris Kattan; Toby Keith; Kid Rock; Don King; Bill Kristol; Janie Lane; fat Jared Leto; Lil Jon; Jon Lovitz; Joel Madden; John Madden; Marilyn Manson; John McCain; Isaac Mizrahi; Rupert Murdoch; Ron Perlman, the Beast-ly actor; Ron Perelman, the beastly billionaire and divorcer of Ellen Barkin; Regis Philbin; Scottie Pippen; the poisoned Russian spy/poisoned Ukrainian Prime Minister; Ron Popeil; Prince Charles; Axl Rose; Rock Star: Supernovas Lukas Rossi; Donald Rumsfeld; Rick Salomon; Ryan Seacrest; Bob Seger; Gene Shalit; Al Sharpton; Richard Simmons; Shepard Smith; David Spade; Jerry Springer; Sylvester Stallone; Howard Stern; George Takei; Tom from MySpace; John Travolta; Keith Urban; Vanilla Ice; Don Vito; Paul Wall; Deryck Whibley; Shaun White; Forrest Whitaker; the New Republics Leon Wieseltier; Rainn Wilson; Weird Al Yankovic.


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FA vote for youth football overhaul
The Football Association's shareholders have overwhelmingly voted in favour of introducing major changes to the way that youth football is organised across England.
A total of 87% of the 778 votes cast backed the proposals. which will see English youngsters playing smaller-sided games, with smaller pitches and goals and more emphasis on skills and technique, rather than victory.
The FA's director of football development, Sir Trevor Brooking, called the decision "as important as anything that will happen this summer" for the future of the English game.
The changes will be introduced step-by-step ready for the 2014-15 season and see five-a-side fixtures for seven and eight-year-olds, with 11 and 12-year-olds playing nine-a-side games.
Monday also saw 1966 World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton visit the new England training centre at St George's Park. The complex, on the outskirts of Burton, is due to open later this year and will be the base for all England's national sides.
"It is a long time since we won the World Cup. One day soon we will, and it will be because we bit the bullet and decided this was where we were going," Sir Bobby told reporters.
"I have never been so pleased and never been so hopeful - and I mean seriously hopeful - that one day we might again win the World Cup. And if we do, this is where it will be born."
The facility will feature a state-of-the-art medical centre, 11 training pitches and a Hilton hotel, where the presidential suite has been named in Charlton's honour.
"The fact that a room has been named after me has made my day,'' he said. "The FA need to be congratulated really because of the marvellous effort that they have put in. It is the best facility I have ever seen.
"Everything is the best; there is the best equipment, the best facilities, the best medical facilities, the best food and hotels. Every one of the pitches is of the highest quality of anywhere in the world. The size and the quality [of the indoor pitch] is there for all to see. It is something to be really proud of. If you want to be good you have to have the best facilities and here we have that. It is just sensational.''
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Submission + - Defeating Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle (arstechnica.com)
eldavojohn writes: As we strive closer and closer to quantum computing, physics may need to be improved. A paper released in Nature Physics suggests that the limit defined by Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle can be beaten with quantum memory. From the article, 'The cadre of scientists behind the current paper realized that, by using the process of entanglement, it would be possible to essentially use two particles to figure out the complete state of one. They might even be able to measure incompatible variables like position and momentum. The measurements might not be perfectly precise, but the process could allow them to beat the limit of the uncertainty principle.' Will we find out that Heisenberg was shortsighted in limiting the power of quantum physics or will the scientists be surprised to find that such a theoretical scenario — once conducted — performs unexpectedly in Heisenberg's favor?


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The Green Backyard is Peterborough's community urban green space – a 2.3 acre former allotment site in the city centre, transformed into a productive, creative, community owned and managed space for everyone to enjoy.
Run almost entirely by volunteers from all over Peterborough, it is hundreds of donated hours which have made the transformation possible. If you have an interest in growing food, the environment or just enjoy being outdoors then volunteering for the Green Backyard could be for you!
No experience is necessary and you'll be given all the support you need to make a difference, as well as some seasonal vegetables to take home for your efforts.
Volunteer days are held each week on a Wednesday and a Sunday. They are open to anyone who would like to find out more about the Green Backyard, volunteer their time and learn new skills. Existing volunteers are a mix of ages and come from all walks of life – architects, administrators, builders, beekeepers, designers, photographers and scientists.
Please wear suitable clothing for working outdoors and bring something to drink with you. Under 16's must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please note: unfortunately these sessions are not yet suitable for wheelchair users – we're working on this!
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Release from the State of Kansas
Topeka – Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced today the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Water Resources (DWR) has approved the first Local Enhanced Management Area (LEMA) in Kansas. Proposed by Groundwater Management District (GMD) 4 in Northwest Kansas, Sheridan 6 LEMA will be located in Sheridan and Thomas counties.
The LEMA process is a central component of legislation supported by Kansas Governor Sam Brownback in 2012 to reform multiple Kansas water statutes. It allows GMDs to initiate a public hearing process to consider locally-developed LEMA proposals aimed at conserving water resources while also meeting local needs.
"The approval of the Sheridan 6 LEMA proposal is great news for GMD 4 as well as for the state. The innovative leaders in GMD 4 have worked diligently with their stakeholders to identify a plan to reduce water use during the next five years and increase the economic value of each acre-foot that is pumped," Governor Brownback said. "We look forward to continuing to work with GMD 4 and encourage other GMDs to consider initiating the LEMA process as well. This is an important step in our goal to shift the mindset from one of 'use it or lose it' to a culture of water conservation in Kansas."
According to the order approving the proposal, the GMD's plan to reduce water use within the Sheridan 6 LEMA by approximately 20 percent during the next five years will serve the public interest by conserving water and, thus, extending the useful life of the Ogallala Aquifer, which is a top priority for Governor Brownback. Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, all water use within the LEMA boundaries will be included in the five-year allocations established by the Sheridan 6 LEMA.
The Sheridan 6 LEMA proposal also provides significant flexibility to allow water users to maximize the economic benefits of the reduced supply. The LEMA is expected to reduce water use by approximately 28,000 acre-feet during the next five years. An acre-foot is approx. 325,000 gallons, which will result in total water savings of almost 10 billion gallons.
GMD 4 submitted the Sheridan 6 LEMA proposal on July 16, 2012 to DWR for consideration. Since then, it has been the subject of two public hearings, which were held in September 2012 and November 2012.
A more detailed order of designation will be issued in the coming weeks. It will include the specifics of the corrective control provisions, monitoring and evaluation of the LEMA.


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Source: Fremont Police Department
December 28
#004 – Major Crimes located a vehicle associated with a wanted subject at the Mission Peak Lodge. This same vehicle was used in a pursuit with Hayward PD earlier this month. The subject was also wanted for an armed robbery/carjacking out of Union City. A SWAT callout was initiated. Prior to SWAT arrival subject, his girlfriend and a small child exited a room and attempted to drive away. Major Crimes, with the assistance of Street Crimes and Patrol, were able to stop the vehicle from leaving the parking spot. The subject exited the vehicle and attempted to flee, while reaching into his waistband. Subject was taken into custody after a brief struggle.
#13: Officer was dispatched to Launderland on Walnut Ave. on a reported transient male drinking alcohol to the rear of the business. Officer contacted the transient and arrested him for trespassing.
#16: Officer responded to Safeway at the Fremont Hub on a reported shoplifting and arrested a female for petty theft, under the influence of drugs, and a probation violation.
#034: Officers dispatched to an incorrigible on Simple Ct. Parents want 17yr old arrested. Officer investigated and cited the kid for misdemeanor vandalism.
#035: Citizen on Grand Lake heard a loud bang and noticed garage door in now open. Officer investigates and learned this was an attempt burglary.
#036: Citizen on Sedge St believes someone is actively breaking into her house. Officer documented the incident as a suspicious circumstance.
December 29
#22: Officer conducted a security check at the Islander Motel and contacted a male subject on the property. Officer learned that the male was on probation. A search of his person revealed a dangerous weapon (dagger). He was taken into custody.
#027 – Officer stopped a male near Paseo Padre / Stevenson and arrested him for driving while unlicensed.
#002 – Officer attempted to stop a bike near 4100 Tamayo but the subject ditched the bike and starting jumping fences. Perimeter set to no avail. Bike was booked into FPD property.
#003 – While searching the area related to the above call, Officer located a female nearby standing on a corner. She was under the influence of a controlled substance and arrested.
#029 – Received call from citizen that a subject possibly had a gun near a room at Motel 6 North. Multiple units responded. Several rooms were searched. Reporting party later advised the object he saw might not have been a gun. In all, report taken for the searches.
#004 – Officers dispatched to the extended stay on Farwell where a subject advised that his brother had just sliced his wrists with a razor in the bathroom. Brother was located, treated on scene, and transported via ambulance for a 72 hour psychiatric evaluation.
December 30
#21: Officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop at Hansen/Dusterberry and cited a male for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.
#22: Officer stopped a male at Grimmer/Bay and arrested him for being under the influence of a controlled substance.
#17: Officer was dispatched to a non-injury collision in the parking lot of PF Changs and arrested a male for driving under the influence of alcohol.
#18: Officer was dispatched to Target at the Fremont Hub on a reported petty theft where security had followed the suspect out of the store. Officer detained a male and arrested him for petty theft with a prior, burglary, violation of a court order, and a probation violation.


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Thomas Ignatius Egan, 88, of Cape Coral, formerly of East Meadow, N.Y., passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. He was the loving husband of Francis (McDonnell), now deceased. He was the beloved father of Thomas (Susan), Kenneth (Gail), Patricia (Glenn), James (Kathy) and Andrew (late Nancy); treasured grandfather of Lauren Clonan (Michael), Kelly McWilliams (Kevin), Kristen Hager (Brian), Erin Murcott (Paul), Jennifer Egan, Glenn Grunewald, Kristen Ropke (Ken), Meredith Galazka (Brian), Anne Egan, Eric Egan; and cherished great-grandfather of Thomas Clonan, Benjamin Hager, Emily Clonan, Eleanor Hager, Molly Clonan and Colin McWilliams.
He was born and raised in the Bronx where he attended and graduated from Mt. St. Michael High School in 1941. Upon graduation, he attended Fordham University but left when he enlisted in the Navy Air Corps after Pearl Harbor was attacked. He faithfully and proudly served until 1946. In 1949 he joined the FDNY and in 1964 was promoted to lieutenant. His last firehouse was Engine 298 in Jamaica. He retired in 1969.
He married Francis McDonnell of Jamaica, N.Y., in 1949, and moved to East Meadow on Long Island in 1951, where they would raise their five children. He was active in St. Raphael's R.C. Church in East Meadow, coaching numerous teams and belonging to many organizations. In 1963, while still working for FDNY, he became St. Raphael's Elementary School first physical education teacher, developing its first physical education program. He taught there for 11 years. He had a tremendous love of children and watching them grow up.
While raising five children and working two jobs he still had the drive to get his college degree. In 1970 he received a B.S. degree from Queens College and in later years another B.S. degree from Florida International University. His thirst for learning continued until his final days.
In 1974 he moved to Cape Coral. He worked as a fire inspector and later became a state mediator, working until he was 80 years old. He was a volunteer in FISH, an organization dedicated to helping others, as well as many other emergency preparedness organizations. A good and humble man, who believed in serving others, he was dedicated to his family, God and country. He will always be a member of the Greatest Generation. He will be remembered and loved by all his family and friends. God bless you Dad.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Friday, Dec. 14, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 2628 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral. Entombment with military honors provided by the U.S. Navy followed at Coral Ridge Cemetery. Please visit www.coralridgefuneralhome.com to leave thoughts and memories for his family.