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Chuks Aneke sees plenty of similarities between himself and Abou Diaby.
The young midfielder has made waves in Neil Banfield's Reserve team over the last three seasons with a string of eye-catching performances and made his first-team debut against Shrewsbury in the Carling Cup two weeks ago.
And Aneke, a tall and powerful central midfielder, says Diaby is the man he looks up to most in the current squad.
"He is injured at the moment but I love the way he plays," Aneke told Arsenal.com "He's got lovely feet and is a physical presence like myself so he is somebody to look up to.
"I speak to Abou when I can. Hopefully he is coming back and can do well for the first team again.
"Obviously training with the first team is a good experience every time because they are bit sharper and bit quicker so it feels like you can play a bit faster.
"They are all good players and they make you up your game a little bit more."
Aneke has joined the ever-growing list of academy graduates to make an appearance for Arsène Wenger's first team but he does not want it to end after one brief sub appearance.
The likes of Emmanuel Frimpong, Francis Coquelin and Ignasi Miquel have stayed firmly on the radar of the manager and Aneke says they are an inspiration to him.
"Of course, people like Emmanuel and Francis have done really well in the first team since they have been playing," he said.
"I have been playing and training with them for quite a long time now so it obviously gives you a bit of motivation to think 'they can do it so why can't I?'
"It always helps training and being good mates. You can bring your friendship onto the pitch and you just know where they are on the pitch. Relationships off the field help on it too."
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'Since the start of November, Satan – who has six consecutive 20-goal seasons – has gone scoreless and has been benched for shifts, including the final seven minutes of a tied game against New Jersey. He entered Friday with a team-worst minus-10 rating and has been criticized for his turnovers at critical times.'
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Am I A Loser 'Cause I've Never Been Married?
Lennie, most of my girlfriends from college are married, and I'm not. It's like that saying "always a bridesmaid, never a bride." Is there something wrong with me? I just haven't found the right guy, but when I tell them that, they say I'm too picky. I want to get married, I just don't want to make a mistake and end up divorced.
Dear Never Been Married:
Reminds me of that movie Never Been Kissed with Drew Barrymore. If I recall right in the movie, she felt the same way about romance as you do about marriage. There is nothing wrong with being single. And, according to a recent article in the New York Times nearly 50% of the adult population in America are single. The sad fact is, as stated in the article, we miss out on all the advantages (tax, medical, etc) that married people have. I think you are wise in waiting for the right one, rather than marrying out of desperation, need, pressure or insecurity. Stick to your principles and your prince will appear.


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An Overview of Viread (Tenofovir)
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Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir DF) can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include lactic acidosis (buildup of acid in your blood) and severe liver problems.
Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms that may signal lactic acidosis:
Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms that may signal severe liver problems:
If you have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and take tenofovir DF and then stop using it, you may have worsening of your HBV infection. Tell your health care provider about any new or unusual symptoms after you stop taking tenofovir DF.
While taking tenofovir DF, it is important to keep all of your appointments with your health care provider.
What is tenofovir disoproxil fumarate?
Tenofovir DF is a prescription medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of HIV infection in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Tenofovir DF is always used in combination with other anti-HIV medicines.
Tenofovir DF is a type of anti-HIV medicine called a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). NRTIs work by blocking HIV reverse transcriptase, an HIV enzyme. This prevents HIV from replicating and lowers the amount of HIV in the blood.
Tenofovir DF does not cure HIV/AIDS. It is not known if tenofovir DF reduces the risk of passing HIV to other people.
Tenofovir DF is also an HBV reverse transcriptase inhibitor, approved by the FDA for the treatment of chronic HBV in adults and children 12 years of age and older. HBV is an HIV-related opportunistic infection. An opportunistic infection is an infection that occurs more frequently or is more severe in people with weakened immune systems -- such as those infected with HIV -- than in people with healthy immune systems.
The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents, prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA-HIVMA), includes recommendations on the use of tenofovir DF to treat HBV infection in people who are also receiving combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV infection.
What should I tell my health care provider before taking tenofovir disoproxil fumarate?
Before taking tenofovir DF, tell your health care provider:
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'One of the things Low did last night was what he has been doing all season — he kept sending his high-profile players back onto the ice even after they committed egregious errors. Captain Mark Messier, in particular, had a brutal night in his own zone but never missed a shift.'
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On Aug. 21, 2011: Mr. Braxton wrote:
Civil rights regression
In October 1997, I became the first black in Hardin County hired as a deputy sheriff under the Kentucky Police Officer Professional Standards program. So far, I have been the only black to go through that complete process and graduate from the academy and return to serve as a Hardin County deputy sheriff. I very likely will be the first black Hardin County deputy sheriff to retire unless I either get killed or do something stupid. Reggie Moore, Hardin County's first black deputy sheriff, was hired before implementation of the POPS program and all other black deputy sheriffs transferred in from other police agencies.
My parents taught me pioneer responsibilities. Self discipline, restraint and solid work ethics were my responsibility to other blacks following in my footsteps. "Raising the bar" and "policing my own" were vital, endless tasks. Therefore, I'm very angry at President Barack Obama.
Does President Obama, those who reared him as a youth or anyone currently advising him care how his actions affect blacks following in his footsteps? Was the first-black- president-label just for black and liberal votes? While no black "homey" of mine from the Washington, D.C./Baltimore area would sign anything without both reading and understanding it, President Obama, an attorney, chose to sign bills before fully reading them. He could have raised the black American image but his out-of- touch "Third-World" mindset apparently doesn't care how vital that is.
More blacks should speak up about President Obama's apparent willingness to set bad examples. Too many people, supported by liberal media, "protect" Obama with false allegations of anti-black racism. He clearly has been a highly visible example of laziness as noted in an Aug. 15 column by Colbert I. King in this paper. I feel that President Obama has recreated barriers for American blacks and has set civil rights back about 50 years.
Harry M. Braxton
I find it amusing that Mr. Braxton accuses the "liberal media" of "false allegations of anti-black racism," while at the same time judging president Obama solely on the basis of race. Why doesn't Mr. Braxton consider Obama as an American person first?
"The first-black-president-label" Mr. Braxton assigns to Obama as one of his campaign selling points was not put forth by Obama himself, and certainly not a valid reason to cast a vote. Doing so would be as bad as voting for an opposing candidate because he was white.
During the housing bubble prior to the foreclosure meltdown, a lot of documents were signed without fully reading and understanding them. I am relieved to hear that none of them included Mr. Braxton's "homeys," as he calls them.
The president should not bear the burden of raising the "black American image." Just being able to do his job under the circumstances that now exist is remarkable enough. Has he made mistakes? Of course. Unfortunately, Obama's task to make race a non-issue concerning his job has been made even more difficult by those who think like Mr. Braxton.
But to go through all that just to attack Obama's work ethic as a stereotypical "laziness" (Mr. Braxton is allowed to say that, you see), then to say that because of that "laziness," civil rights for blacks has been "set back about 50 years" is absolutely ridiculous.
I was around during that time, too, and I remember the cross burnings, murders, open bigotry by elected officials. I suggest Mr. Braxton motivate himself a little bit to study the history of that era.
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Once upon a time a beautiful young princess met a nice man, they fell in love, had sex, and she had to return to the home of her husband. Her elderly hubby began to suspect foul play so the beautiful princess fled, not to a forest where she could find safety in the arms of a woodsman, but to the island of Great Britain. The UK has granted a Saudi Arabian princess asylum because if she returns home the prospect of being stoned or flogged to death or being subject of an "honor killing" are her most likely fate. It appears this is not the first case of asylum being given Saudi women who were indiscreet in their social lives. The British government keeps all such requests secret to avoid antagonizing the corrupt Saudi Arabian government which has oil.
A nation with abundant resources of oil does not have to enjoy bountiful supply of ethical behavior and respect for human decency. Last week in Saudi Arabia, our ally in the fight against terrorism, two sisters endured "honor killings" for the horrible crime of being seen in the company of two men. For those of us not members of the Muslim religion, it is unfortunate that so much of what we hear concerning this religion consists of killings, people being stoned and beheadings. It would be wonderful to come across stories of a women who was seen walking with a strange man is given a reward for being honest about her feelings and her two idiot brothers who wanted to kill her are sent to jail for an indefinite length of time.


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May 17, 2009 at 6pm to May 23, 2009 at 11:45pm – Various Ladyfest Oxford is due to take place at the end of May. We're hoping to have a zine stall(s) at some of the events and would love to hear from anyone interested in submitting material. Orangisation… Organized by Char | Type: arts, diy, fundraiser, zine
April 17, 2010 from 11am to 5pm – TURNER HOUSE FEATURING : collaborative groups like THE BOOK ROOM, JAZZ CAKES and introducing Ffotogallery's FORUM artist group : self publishing from ELEANOR JANE, HENRY IRELAND, HAZARD PRESS, DOUBLEPLUSGOOD BOOK… Organized by Ffotogallery@TurnerHouse | Type: book, arts
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From GOG's FB page:
Now, the creative minds behind the Shocker and Ion are changing the face of paintball again with the eNMEy™. With a purely pneumatic design, the eNMEy™ is a regulated spool valve marker in the same price range as entry level blowback paintguns. There's no hammer, mainspring or sear in the eNMEy™. You've got to shoot it to believe it," says GOG's Adam Gardner, referring to the smooth performance made possible by the marker's spool valve design. "That's why we're inviting paintball techs from around the world to take the eNMEy™ tech class free of charge at this year's World Cup – and to leave with an eNMEy™ of their own."
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Seeing as how my custom helmet is near completion (externally) as can be seen in the Helmet catagory... the primary armor is next on the completion list I find myself asking:
HOW has everyone been painting the mandalorian skull on the shoulder armor?
Do you use build/cut a template/stencil of the logo and spray it on? Hand paint it? Is there some sort of sticker out there I need to track down (then paint over since I'm doing custom colors)?
What's the deal here people??? How do so many of you have such perfect mandalorian skulls on your shoulders?


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Going green isn't always voluntary. Concrete producers and contractors have been working to meet government standards for diesel trucks since the Clean Air Act passed in 1990. Since then, the EPA has enforced increasingly strict emissions standards for engines ranging from 50 to 750 hp.
On the heels of meeting Tier 3 standards in 2008, producers' off-road vehicles must now meet Interim Tier 4 regulations by 2012 and Final Tier 4 by 2015. Ultimately, these standards aim to reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions by about 90%.
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) is helping truckbuyers make sense of these developments. For the fifth year, the association hosted the Green Truck Summit at its Work Truck Show. Held in Indianapolis in March, the Summit attracted almost 700 people eager to hear about new environmental regulations, technologies, and implementation strategies for vocational trucks.
Together with Calstart, a national organization dedicated to clean transportation technology, NTEA gathered industry experts and fleet managers on the front lines of green truck initiatives. Keynote speaker David Strickland, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) administrator, gave attendees a glimpse into the future. He discussed a joint EPA and NHTSA proposal for the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and vocational vehicles. (For more details, see the feature story on page 43.)
Putting green to work
Doyle Sumrall, NTEA's senior director of business development, presented results of the association's annual fleet survey and offered insights about evolving truck technologies. The 2011 survey polled operators of more than 120 government, private, and utility fleets about their purchasing plans and strategies to implement cleaner vehicle technologies.
"Fleets are thinking outside the box when it comes to green," says Sumrall. Sixty percent of respondents said they had updated their truck specifications to include low-cost green technologies and lightweight materials. The most popular solutions were idle reduction technology (72%), improved powertrain efficiency (58%), and vehicle weight reduction (57%). Fleet managers are also specifying high-efficiency vehicle components and aerodynamic design.
Combining green technologies is the norm. "Fleet managers are looking at spending between 20% and 100% more to create sustainable trucks, so they're evaluating how much each technology can save them over a vehicle's lifetime," says Sumrall. "It's a complex balancing act." For example, hybrid technology can add weight to a vehicle, but lightweight aluminum components can off set the load. While they may cost more upfront, these technologies save fuel and money.
Green Truck Summit attendees also had hands-on access to these technologies outside the conference rooms. The Green Truck Ride-and-Drive provided an opportunity to test drive 21 hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles.
The show's Green Award went to Austin, Texas-based Energy Xtreme for its U26 Crossover mild-hybrid plug-in system. The emission-free energy system includes a power management system, electric motor, pump, and control module. It can run a truck's auxiliary electrical equipment, tools, pumps, hydraulic booms, and more without engaging the engine or using a generator.
For details on the Work Truck Show, Green Truck Summit, and NTEA survey results, visit www.ntea.org.
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Fleet managers don't have to wait for the annual Green Truck Summit for the latest information on green truck technology. The Green Truck Association (GTA) is a new affiliate division of NTEA that focuses on increasing work productivity, improving fuel utilization, and promoting sustainable technologies.
Membership is open to businesses and organizations interested in legislative, regulatory, and industry initiatives regarding green truck development. Members have access to news, technical information, new product updates, and research through the association's website and GTA Insider e-newsletter.
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Tahoe - Squaw Alpine March 23-26
What can I say, probably my best trip so far and that's only with one day of good snow, out of 3.
First day was Friday, flew in at 10 am, was at the slopes at 1pm getting our free half day and night pass at squaw (if you fly in any airport, you can board or ski free that day, if its a Friday you can go until 8pm). It had dumped 8 feet about 4 days prior. However, with it being spring by the time we got there it was ice and slush. A few soft spots, but overall, not the greatest conditions. Took the Funitel, then another lift to the top. Emigrant it was. Ice down to the funitel area where it got a little softer. was just warming up that day so nothing major, messed around with the mountain run, got bored and left (been up since the AM) at 4 because it got cold, the light went flat and the snow turned into slate.
Second day we go to Alpine where the snow was better. Not great, but much better. Had a blast. The off piste stuff off Roundhouse was no good, icy. But the runs off summit were ok. After a few beers we head up Hot Wheels, traverse over to Lake View and found the gold. In between Hot Wheels and the Scott chair was one of my favorite areas. All along that top ridge you can just choose where to drop in, in between trees, trails, black or blue, whatever. It was fun. Didn't make it to sherwood.
Third Day, it starts to snow in the morning but only a little bit. Our plan was, half a day at Squaw, half a day at Alpine. Get to Squaw and it looks terrible. Cold, windy, overcast and dark. My knee was tweaked from messing with my bindings (dumb idea) so I figure, it'll be an ok day just lounging around, maybe cruise with the wifey (she's 100% content with Mountain run all day, hey what can I do). We take the Tram up top and decide to hit the micro mini park (Belmont I think). I take the wifey through the park to get her used to the features. She doesn't do any jumps or anything but rides over it the very small features to the far (skier's) left. We then head up that green lift to get to the Granite Chief area and attack that whole side. That side was brutal with the rocks and little ledges, etc. Easy way down or advanced? We had some relative beginners with us but we went down advanced and everyone got better for it. I had to stop everyone though because I recognized the rocks right away so I warned them.
We just kept hitting this face until the day was over. man time flies when you're having fun and want a few more runs. I was getting sloppy with technique so I knew my day was over before I got hurt. My friends went up KT-22 and hated it. Went down some run labeled Expert and it was steep, iced over and moguled.
Doesn't sound exciting but it was fun, I progressed a lot on this trip and the terrain here. Wow. I think I hit maybe 30% of the terrain max. I didn't make it over to Red Dog at Squaw, Sherwood at Alpine and a whole lot in between. There is just so much to cover here a week with pow may do it.
Terrain wise I definitely preferred it to the Colorado resorts I've been to (Loveland and Breck, though to be fair neither was fully opened). But the snow in CO is lovely, even days after it snowed it was so soft still. I need to experience Tahoe with major dumpage. I might try and make a move to SF which I know is far from Tahoe but I need to be in a major city (law practice).
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I expect you are correct regarding tightness causing problems.
I don't have personal ownership experience with 1911 pistols so must go by what I see happening to others at the range.
Invariably when a pistol fails at our IPSC shoots it is a 1911 type. I have friends that own several 1911's and they have all had problems while the Glocks, XD's and M&P's just keep on ticking.
I can not convince myself to spring for the high cost of a 1911 when extremely reliable pistols can be purchased for $500 or less.
Fit of barrel to slide is what yields accuracy other elements can be loose and still yield an accurate pistol.
I have seen Glock, XD and M&P's in 45ACP produce sub 1 inch groups consistantly at 15 yards which would be tighter at 25 feet. My current primary pistol is an M&P40 which has consistantly yielded 5/8 inch to 1 inch 5 shot groups at our typical accuracy check distance of 15 yards.
I will admit they do not produce these groups with just any ammo but the Pistols are capable. In terms of reliability my M&P has well in excess of 10,000 rounds through it and the only problems to date were related to aftermarket magazine extensions I purchased for the IPSC game. I no longer use them.
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Posted by Holger Kisker on February 25, 2010
After the recent board changes the strategy will change too
After the recent board changes at SAP the message we could read in most news was like 'new board – old strategy'. Along with the board changes SAP did not announce (yet) any significant strategic changes. But what good is it to change the board and leave everything else as is?
The recent SAP board changes are just the visible tip of the iceberg of much deeper changes SAP will and has to go through to renew itself as a leading IT vendor. Below are 10 predictions for changes in SAP's strategic direction I expect within the next 10+ months:
1. More SAP Board Changes Will Come
Additional board changes will further strengthen the product & technology focus and competence within the SAP board. See also Forrester's blog on the recent SAP board changes: SAP CEO Resigns – Long Live The Co-CEOs
2. Business ByDesign Will Get Back Into SAP's Strategic Center
Business ByDesign will become again the corner stone of SAP's growth strategy and the successful introduction will mark a 'make it or break it' milestone for SAP.
3. SAP Announces The Next-Generation ERP
SAP will announce a next-generation ERP solution to regain leadership in its core business area and it will likely be based on the ByDesign platform.
4. SAP Changes Its Cloud Strategy
SAP will rework its whole On-Demand strategy and will unify and align all components based on the ByDesign platform. See also Forrester's recent blog on SAP's On-Demand strategy: SAP Is Skydiving Into The Clouds.


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Apprenticeship program can run from 1 to 5 or more years.
NO. The beginning wages are usually about one-third of what an entry level journeyman earns.
The beginning wages must be approved by the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS).
The wage plan includes increments at set intervals like once every six months.
Apprentices have a benefit package.
With respect to "menial tasks", state registered apprenticeship programs have written "standards" approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS). The standards include specific work processes to be mastered on the job, and how many hours will be spent on the job performing each work process.
Yes. With respect to the classroom and lab learning:
Yes, if the employer requests, and the college and CCCCO agrees, that all of the RSI courses will be credit courses. To get the degree, the apprentice must pass all of the required general studies courses. An apprenticeship program can be approved by CCCCO for granting an Associate of Arts degree, an Associate of Science degree, or both degrees can be approved by CCCCO and the apprentice will decide which degree he/she wants to complete the degree requirements.
No. Many community colleges do not have the exact, up-to-date equipment and facilities to teach the RSI courses specified by the employer. In many instances, the employers already have excellent up-to-date training facilities and equipment. Many community colleges offer all of the RSI instruction at the employer's training facility. Thus, such apprenticeship programs do not limit the ability of community colleges to serve the skilled workforce needs of employers, but rather allows the community colleges to offer apprenticeship programs that could not otherwise be offered by the colleges.
No. Both union and merit shop apprenticeship programs are in community colleges. Both are treated equally by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, and follow the same standards.
At Foothill, the apprentices are exempt from paying student fees.
Any student over the age of 18 with a high school diploma or GED is eligible to apply for an apprenticeship program. In order to comprehend instruction in related training classes and ensure safety on the job, a student must also demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English. Students must also have a valid CA Driver's license and transportation.
Contact one of the 15 training locations listed under Apprenticeship Contacts to schedule an appointment to fill out an application (*bring a valid ID and high school transcripts to the appointment). At the appointment, sign up for the entry examination. Check back with the training location periodically to find out if you passed the entry exam. Final step is to pass an oral interview prior to being accepted in the program.
After you are officially accepted to the apprenticeship program, staff members at the training location will provide you with further assistance with your enrollment process with Foothill.
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Medical technician gets 39 years for triggering hepatitis C outbreak
CONCORD — U.S. District Court Judge Joseph LaPlante on Monday sentenced former traveling medical technician David M. Kwiatkowski to 39 years in prison for infecting 45 patients with Hepatitis C — one of whom died — while he worked at hospitals in eight states — exposing what prosecutors call the medical community's "dirty little secret" of drug diversion among employees.
U.S. Attorneys John P. Kacavas of New Hampshire and Barry R. Grissom of Kansas said the sentence, which exceeds sentencing guidelines but is one year short of the 40-year term the government sought, sends a clear warning to anyone engaged in stealing narcotic painkillers from patients.
"Those who are contemplating drug diversion. Those who are engaged in drug diversion as we speak, should hear the message loud and clear: that 39 years (in prison) are in your future. It's a harsh sentence. We are grateful to Justice LaPlante for imposing it," Kacavas said after the hearing. He was flanked by federal, state and local law enforcers who led the 1 1/2-year criminal investigation.
Kwiatkowski, 34, infected at least 45 patients with hepatitis C by stealing syringes filled with the narcotic painkiller fentanyl intended for patient use, and injected himself with the narcotic. He then refilled the syringes with saline and put them back to be used on patients — even though he knew he had hepatitis C.
Kwiatkowski carried out his drug diversion scheme from 2003 to 2012 while working at hospitals in at least eight states. It was uncovered in May 2012 when an outbreak of hepatitis C occurred at Exeter Hospital while Kwiatkowski worked there.
The sentencing followed about 3 1/2 hours of statements from victims and their families, many of whom struggled through tears to describe the devastation the potentially fatal, blood-borne disease has wrought on them and their families.
"You may only be facing drug charges, but make no mistake, you are a serial killer," Kathleen Murray of Elmira, N.Y., told Kwiatkowski, showing him a picture of her mother, Lucy Starry, then 90, when she went to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., for heart surgery and became infected with hepatitis C.
The once-vibrant woman who maintained a "huge garden," lived alone and "could work circles around me" in her New York state home, now can barely walk across the kitchen, is weak, frail and in constant pain, said Murray and her sister, Peg Seaman of Millersville, Md.
"I had to come here today for mom — just to see firsthand what evil looks like. And you are evil," added Murray, a prison nurse who told the court her mother hopes Kwiatkowski "gets life."
Of the 45 known victims, 32 became infected while patients at Exeter Hospital; one was infected at the VA Medical Center and six others at Johns Hopkins Hospital, both located in Baltimore, Md.; six patients were infected at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. One of the Kansas patients — 89-year-old grandmother Eleanor Murphy — later died from complications.
Addictions blamed
Kwiatkowski was arrested July 19, 2012, and pleaded guilty last Aug. 14 to eight counts each of tampering with a consumer product and obtaining controlled substances by fraud in connection with seven of the New Hampshire cases and the fatal Kansas case.
His public defenders sought a 30-year prison sentence, saying Kwiatkowski had abused alcohol and narcotics since high school and his conduct was largely the result of his addictions, for which he did not get treatment.
Kwiatkowski, a husky, dark-haired man dressed in light olive prison scrubs, sat seemingly impassive between public defenders Jonathan R. Saxe and Bjorn Lange through most of the hearing — even as several victims angrily demanded answers or a show of remorse.
"You killed me. You don't have anything to say to me?" Donald Page, 50, pleaded, his face flushed and visibly shaking as he faced Kwiatkowski.
"You took my life," Page continued as Kwiatkowski stared ahead in silence. Page wept as his former wife, Joan, took his arm and escorted him back to his seat.
As the hearing drew to a close, Kwiatkowski stood and turned to face the more than 100 people who packed the courtroom.
"I have listened to you guys. I have read your statements. I agree with you. I do belong in prison," Kwiatkowski read aloud from a written statement.
"I know it's no excuse for what I've done (but) I never hurt anyone intentionally," Kwiatkowski added, blaming his conduct on his addictions to alcohol and narcotics. He apologized to the victims, their families and the health care institutions for which he worked.
Public health crisis
Kwiatkowski's conduct set off a national public health crisis prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to recommend 12,000 people be tested for hepatitis C. Assistant U.S. Attorney John J. Farley said Kwiatkowski's conduct resulted in the greatest number of victims reported in a drug diversion case. And, Farley added, his actions were particularly heinous because he could have stolen the narcotic syringes and replaced them with sterile ones. Yet Kwiatkowski chose to refill the tainted syringes and return them for patient use even though he knew he had hepatitis C at least since 2010.
"He is a monster," U.S. Attorney Grissom of Kansas said. "We not only have victims who now carry hepatitis C, but their victimization extends to their families, their loved one, even their communities."
In fact, one case of secondary infection has been reported in New Hampshire where a close relative of one of the victims contracted the disease.
While the convictions and sentencing close all criminal cases against Kwiatkowski, Kacavas said he has directed his staff to draft a policy paper that will highlight "systematic failures" in the medical care system that allowed Kwiatkowski to "exploit critical gaps" that enabled him to continue infecting others in multiple states.
"It has cast a harsh light on the dirty little secret of drug diversion in the medical setting and it has heightened public sentiment toward reform and management," Kacavas said.
The team that investigated and prosecuted Kwiatkowski's criminal case now will work on a white paper that will identify these gaps and systemic failures and possibly propose civil or administrative remedies, Kacavas said.
For instance, while "drug diversion is prevalent in the medical community, it is not reported to law enforcement as it should be," he said.
"However, it is a crime and had the crime been reported to law enforcement, this serial infector would not have reached Kansas, he wouldn't have reached Baltimore and he wouldn't have reached New Hampshire," Kacavas said.
'Beyond recklessness'
In sentencing Kwiatkowski, LaPlante read aloud the 45 victims' names and thanked those who spoke in court.
"I don't know what to make of this crime," LaPlante continued. "The law doesn't view it as purposeful or knowing conduct. Just viewing it as reckless conduct or a crime of addiction just doesn't do it justice. There is a component to your conduct that goes beyond recklessness. There is a component of cruelty or sadistic or hostility or something about it," the judge continued.
Not only did Kwiatkowski deprive patients of medication by stealing their painkiller, but he chose to use tainted syringes rather than sterile ones, knowing the likelihood of spreading infection, the judge noted.
Explaining his reason for imposing one year less than the 40 years the government sought, LaPlante said this was a gesture he hoped Kwiatkowski would act upon while in prison.
"People do have a capacity for mercy. This isn't any generous helping of that. It's just a token," LaPlante explained. "As you spend the next 39 years of your life in prison, I hope you remember the one year you didn't get and remember and try to develop that capacity in yourself."
Kwiatkowski was ordered to be on three years of supervised release after his release from prison and to pay nearly $25,000 in restitution to two of his victims. The court requested Kwiatkowski be imprisoned close to Canton, Mich., where his family lives.


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I thought I´d share with you guys my helmet paintup.
I got my BM lid today, and I´m sooo happy with it!! Once I got it home I just had to start working on it, so I painted the inside black to start with.
After leaving that to dry for half a day I got started on the outside.
First, painting the base layer with Humbrol 147 (light grey). I´m using TF´s ESB paintup as a guide for this, since this is my first Fett helmet I don´t want to mess it up. Tomorrow I get started on the left ear.
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Firas Alkhteebder was a political novice who latched onto the campaign of ultra liberal Dennis Kucinch and in the course of his growing anger at the adoration bestowed by liberals on Barack Obama instead of the only true liberal in the campaign, Firas decided to take action. He placed the image of Barack Obama onto a Joker image and placed under the new portrait of wonder, the word, SOCIALISM. The Joker is many things, he represents our fears, our desire to defeat authority, he is the personification of evil, but there is one thing the Joker will never be and that is a SOCIALIST. Where in the world did this young man make this connection, that is like saying Joseph Stalin believed in free love.
The image created by Mr. Alkhatebder has become the darling of right wing kooks who really hate his beloved Kucinch, but, what the heck, one joker is as good as another. Today, Firas argues, "after Obama was elected, you had all these people who basically saw him as the second coming of Christ. From my perspective, there isn't much substance to him."
The Joker is a fascinating character, he depicts the humor of those who hate authority teasing their way through destruction of power. Our Joker is at heart the ultimate anarchist, and if he were allowed to express his opinion, there is no doubt he say the hell with all of you politicians. I think the joke is on Firas. Or, are we to believe that Firas is really Batman and will soon swoop down to destroy all forces of evil?


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I'm a communications (formerly journalism) graduate, minor in English/Math. Naturally, I've never worked in those fields, but spent 20+ rewarding years as an air conditioning/refrigeration field engineer (that's an engineer without an engineering degree). Now I've retired early and wish to do something more rewarding (not in the intrinsic sense) and certainly more challenging: teach. English.
I'm most interested in volunteer literacy programs in Central and South America, and those I've contacted aren't demanding any sort of certification other than a willingness to work for gallo pinto and a place to sleep reasonably free of insects larger than my hand and creatures with fewer legs than I possess. I am sure that merely possessing a solid grasp of English and being articulate and reasonably fluent in Spanish doesn't make me a teacher. I don't want to take on this responsibility and let these people down. I need training, and I'm looking for advice from those of you who are experienced as to the best way to approach my goals: TEFL, TESOL, CTEFL, etc. or simply wing it the best I can. That's what I did in a literacy program in a state prison, but those captive (literally) students had a compelling motivation: no minimal literacy accomplishment, no parole. I was given very old copies of 'Dick and Jane' to work with-reminded me of Barbie and Ken in elementary school. And that obnoxious dog. I don't have to tell you what my 'students' would have done with Jane. and Dick. and Spot, for that matter.
So...por favor, give me some advice. Nothing too depressing, please, unless you can back it up with an appropriate horror story. Which I will use in a free-lance article.
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[2006-07-24] A chemical study of the enrichment of copper sulfide ores. The author reports on the results of sixty experiments on processes related to the enrichment of the sulfide ores of copper. Also submitted to Leland Stanford Junior University toward the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
[2006-07-24] The saline springs of the Rio Salado, Sandoval County, New Mexico. The springs of the area around the Rio Salado have historically been saline. The water from the springs deposited calcium carbonate and carried sodium salts in solution to the Rio Grande. The author reports on his ...
[2006-07-24] Public water supplies of New Mexico. The report gives a summary of information available regarding the public waters of New Mexico to answer requests from the general public. The report includes climatological and demographic information.
[2006-07-24] The chemical characteristics of the waters of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. The report gives a short history of irrigation in the Rio Grande valley. Classification of soils, composition of irrigation water, and description of drains are included. With an Appendix, Methods of removing "alkalai" ...
[2010-03-19] The ethnobiology of the Papago Indians
[2010-03-18] Uncultivated native plants used as sources of food
[2006-09-20] A chemical study of the waters of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District as related to fish culture. Shortly after they were constructed, the ditches of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District were stocked with fish . The failure of fish to thrive in some areas of the ditches led to the funding of a study of the waters. ...
[2010-03-22] The use of plants for foods, beverages and narcotics
[2010-03-22] Notes to accompany a vegetation map of northwest Mexico
[2006-09-20] A cause of death of fish in the Southwest. The authors studied a fish die-off at a lake near Santa Rosa, New Mexico. The results of their study can explain similar situations.
[2006-09-20] A study of the occurrence of fluorine in the drinking water of New Mexico, and the menace of fluorine to health. The report gives the results of a statewide fluorine survey of water in New Mexico conducted by the authors. The authors suggest removal of fluorine from drinking water and present a method which could be used.
[2006-09-20] Chemical and biological studies of the waters of Elephant butte reservoir as related to fish culture; a summary of researches made by various investigators. The author compiled earlier reports financed by the New Mexico Fish and Game Commission to give an summary of fish culture at the Elephant Butte Reservoir. The report includes tables of physical and chemical data.


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A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Hardin, LaRue, Nelson and Hart counties as part of a severe storm front now passing through the region.
The strongest storm issues now appear to be in area south and east of Elizabethtown, including Glendale and southern Hardin County, Bonnieville, Hodgenville and heading toward New Haven.
This thunderstorm warning follows a tornado warning for Hardin, Meade, Bullitt and Jefferson County, which was issued shortly after 4 a.m. today. The tornado warning has expired but a watch area continues for the entire region.
The Kentucky Mesonet reporting station in Hardin County recorded wind gusts as powerful as 46 mph at 4:20 a.m. today. Fort Knox's weather station reported 60 mph winds. Isolated power outages also are being reported this morning.
A storm front with a history of strong, straight-line winds could lead to creation of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. It will be followed by rain and a possibility of snow this afternoon.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch across the western half of Kentucky overnight until 5 a.m. and sounded the warning shortly after 4 a.m. based on radar indications. The warning continues until 4:55 a.m. today for Jefferson County.
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After the severe weather threat passes, the unseasonable warmth of the past days will give way to subfreezing temperatures and other wintry conditions.
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Strasbourg 16.11.2011 - A delegation of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) visited Croatia from 7 to 10 November 2011 as the first step in the preparation of a monitoring report. During its visit, ECRI's delegation gathered information on the implementation of the recommendations it made to the authorities in its previous report of 2005 and discussed new issues that had emerged since.
The delegation held meetings in Zagreb with representatives of all relevant ministries, other competent authorities and human rights NGOs.
Following this visit, ECRI will adopt a report in which it will make a fresh set of recommendations on measures to be taken by the authorities to address racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, antisemitism and intolerance in the country. Among these, three will be revisited two years after the publication of the report as part of an interim follow-up procedure.
In its 2005 report, ECRI expressed concern inter alia about the lack of comprehensive civil and administrative law provisions as well as an independent specialised body to combat racism and racial discrimination. ECRI recommended that the authorities strengthen their efforts to provide police officers, lawyers, prosecutors and judges with training in the application of the laws on racism and racial discrimination.
In the same report, ECRI further noted allegations of discrimination against ethnic Serbs in public sector employment and in the judiciary; difficulties faced by returning refugees and displaced persons, particularly concerning housing; prejudice and intolerance against Roma as well as segregation of Roma children in schools; and inadequate and inappropriate reception conditions for asylum seekers.
ECRI is a human rights body of the Council of Europe, composed of independent experts, which monitors problems of racism, discrimination on grounds of ethnic origin, citizenship, colour, religion and language, as well as xenophobia, antisemitism and intolerance, prepares reports and issues recommendations to member States. For more information on ECRI: www.coe.int/ecri
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Welcome Center receives 2011 Minnesota Construction Association Award
Posted by Judy Korn on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010
The University of Minnesota, Morris Welcome Center has received the 2011 Minnesota Construction Association's (MCA) Special Recognition Award. The MCA annually recognizes a project that was completed as a result of "resourceful blending of construction techniques and professionals." Completed in February 2010, the Welcome Center formerly served as the Community Services building and is listed on the National Register for Historic Places.
JE Dunn Construction managed the historic restoration of the Welcome Center with design by Meyer Scherer and Rockcastle (MS&R). MS&R was tasked with redesigning interior spaces to house individual offices, open offices, and conference rooms to meet the University's goals to retain the original character of the building, coupled with modern amenities and energy performances.
Early in the design stage, JE Dunn worked with MS&R to balance the program requirements with the University's budget. JE Dunn ensured that local community businesses were extensively solicited and able to participate in the reconstruction project. Nearly 50 percent of the construction was awarded to and performed by Morris area contractors.
Chilled beams and in floor heating were installed for heating and cooling of the space. Chilled beams are relatively new to the United States. This technology eliminates ductwork to move the volume of air that is traditionally required to heat and cool a space. These systems enhanced the energy efficiency of the facility, which aided in building to LEED standards and moving another step towards becoming a carbon neutral campus.
Special attention was given to products and materials. The existing woodwork, tongue and groove ceiling, and wood doors were re-used to maintain the historical feel of the space. Old cedar siding removed from the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center was reused to create an elegant new entry feature. Metal and glass office fronts were implemented to provide offices that allow natural daylight to enter each space. Knee-walls at the open offices were capped with acrylic panels embedded with prairie grass, symbolizing the natural landscape of western Minnesota.
The MCA is a nonprofit organization that provides networking, business development, and education opportunities for construction managers, project managers, general contractors, subcontractors, owners, engineers, architects, attorneys, suppliers, developers, educators, and students involved in the construction industry.


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By Chris Harris
Arsène Wenger thinks Roy Hodgson was "unlucky" to lose his job at Liverpool.
The West Bromwich Albion manager would not be at the Hawthorns for Saturday's clash with Arsenal if he had held on to his post at Anfield but he lasted just six months on Merseyside after seven wins in 20 Premier League games.
Hodgson is now leading Albion's quest for top-flight survival and Wenger believes his opposite number this weekend could have been dealt a better hand.
"Yes [he was unlucky]," said the Frenchman.
"When you have a change of ownership [as Liverpool did], it can happen sometimes that as a manager you are not the desired person.
"You have not been employed by the people who have been the owners."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Biddulph Boys
The boy on the right at the front is my brother David Bailey.
Biddulph,Early 1960s,Fondest Memories.
My father was transferred from a North East Mining Community,to a beautiful place called Biddulph.While he worked hard in the pits,we enjoyed many long days playing in some of the most wonderful places of beauty; Biddulph Old Hall and The Chinese Gardens. The surrounding countryside was well explored by ...Read full memory
The Old Vicarage
In the 1970s I lived in the Old Vicarage and remember being able to view the church from the house. My fondest memories are a lovely gentleman named Tom who used to take me to the shop each week when (I think) he collected his pension. He would always buy me Smiths Salt and Shake crisps - and even to this day they remain my favourite.
Amazing Discovery At Rushton Spencer Church !! 1956
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Late First Half Run Lifts Phoenix over Oakland, 74-58
By Rachel Buck (@GBRachel)
ROCHESTER, Mich. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) —Tied at 12-all with 9:42 remaining in the first half, the Green Bay women's basketball team put together a big 24-9 run to close the half as it defeated Horizon League newcomer Oakland, 74-58, on Thursday evening at the Athletic Center O'rena.
Led by a 16 point effort from freshman Mehryn Kraker (West Allis, Wis.) the Phoenix improved to 11-7 overall and 4-2 in the conference while Oakland dropped to 8-12 overall and 3-4 in the league. Kraker finished the game shooting 5-of-7 from the field and 4-of-5 from deep, hitting timely shots to help the Phoenix momentum. The defense was also strong, limiting Oakland to 35.1 percent shooting for the game while holding its leading scorer, Elena Popkey, without a field goal.
"Once we stopped turning over the ball, we were able to settle into the game," head coach Kevin Borseth said. "I felt our defense played strong and we were able to keep them out of the lane. And with Mehryn hitting key shots she really helped to keep us in the game."
It was a slow and sloppy start to the game, as both teams combined to shoot 13.0 percent (3-23) with five turnovers over the first 11:48 of the half. Despite the poor shooting the Phoenix held a 10-3 lead at that point before Oakland responded with a 9-2 run to tie the score at 12-12 with 9:24 remaining.
That's when the Phoenix came alive, going on a 13-0 run over the next five minutes to jump out to a 25-12 advantage. Sophomore Kaili Lukan (Barrie, Ontario) provided the spark Green Bay needed, scoring the first six points with a pair of layups and free throws. Senior Breannah Ranger (Skokie, Ill.) added four points, while freshman Kraker found her stride from deep with a three.
The Golden Grizzlies broke their scoreless drought with a pair of free throws at the 4:11 mark (25-14), but Green Bay closed the opening stanza with another run, this time 12-7, to go into the break with a 37-21 lead. Five different Phoenix scored during the run, wrapping up a first half that saw 10 Green Bay players on the court with nine registering at least a point.
Green Bay started the game shooting 20 percent (2-10) from the field but rebounded to go 57.9 percent (11-19) in the final 12:24 of the half. The Phoenix defense proved stingy, limiting the Golden Grizzlies to just two field goals over the final nine minutes and 22.2 percent (6-27) shooting overall.
"We're going out and playing aggressive and that's what we want them to do," Borseth said. "At some point you have to let them do it. Our key was to take care of the ball and once we limited unforced errors we took control."
Oakland made it interesting in the opening minutes of the second half, using a 12-5 run while forcing seven Phoenix turnovers to get back to within single digits, 42-33, with 14:53 on the clock. However, on the next trip down sophomore Ellen Edison (Maple Grove, Minn.) was fouled and connected on both of her free throws to put the Green Bay lead back at double digits, where it remained the rest of the contest. The Phoenix led by as many as 20 points with just over two minutes remaining before cruising to the 74-58 triumph.
Eleven Phoenix scored in the game as Kaili Lukan continued her strong play finishing with 15 points. Freshman Tesha Buck (Red Wing, Minn.) added a career-high 10 rebounds and Ranger tied a career best with 11 boards.
The Phoenix finished shooting 46.3 percent (25-54) from the field and outrebounded the Golden Grizzlies 45-28 for its second straight 40+ rebounding performance.
Oakland went 35.1 percent (20-57) from the field. Bethany Watterworth led OU with 28 points.
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R reaches for Christians, meets with Billy Graham
Looks like Mitt is finally asking for Christians to vote for him after meeting the their ancient and still living Billy Graham who is over 90.
They met at Graham's home for 30 mins. Billy's son, Frank, also joined the meeting.
Mitt asked Frank how he was doing in lining up the churches to vote for him. Frank and the Falwell brothers have been working behind the scenes all summer to solicit the Christian voters even calling them by phone.
Mitt spoke at Falwell's Liberty University before 35,000 people, the largest crowd in school and Lynchberg's history.
His prob is most Christians don't see him as a Christian and Mormonism is a cult. Graham acknowledged it.
When he was on MSNBC earlier this summer they pressed him to say that Mitt was a Christian and he wouldnt say it - a strong implication that he believed R wasn't a Christian.
Frank just said he'd be a great president and is voting for him. The president of the Southern Baptists said the same thing after he was called a bigot by GOP leader William Bennett for saying Mormonism is a cult.
Jeffries stood by his claim but said he wants Obama out more so he's voting for Mitt.
Over 30M Christians didn't vote in the last election. Just half of that number would have won it for McCain whom they saw as a liberal.
BTW, in a Biden-type gaffe, the above meeting came just days after Romney said he wouldn't seek any abortion-related legislation which turned of many Christians even more.
He assured the Grahams he was a pro-life candidate but Chrsitians know he was pro choice as Gov of Mass.
They just don't trust him. They know about this:
Also, during the 2002 governor's race, Romney's platform stated, "As Governor, Mitt Romney would protect the current pro-choice status quo in Massachusetts.
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Re: R reaches for Christians, meets with Billy Graham
Looks like the Reverend is trying to help however he can.
http://charlotte.cbslocal.com/2012/1...rom-cult-list/We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. - Benjamin Franklin


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Re-opening Maryville
What happens next in the alleged Maryville sex assault case that has captured national and international headlines over the past two weeks? That answer rests in the hands of Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker who this week is named special prosecutor in the case.
It will be her job to re-evaluate the dropped charges against two high school football players who had been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting Daisy Coleman, a then-14-year-old student.
Fate of KCMO School District
The Kansas City Missouri School District loses its bid for state accreditation this week. The Missouri State Board of Education opts not to grant Kansas City's request for provisional status despite improving test scores. What does this decision mean for the beleaguered school district?
Tenure changes considered
Kansas lawmakers may now consider changes to university tenure rules following a KU Professor's tweet blaming last month's fatal shooting at a naval yard in Washington on the NRA.
Journalism professor David Guth tweeted, "The blood is on the hands of the NRA. Next time let it be your sons and daughters. Shame on you. May God damn you"
Kline stripped of law license
The Kansas Supreme Court indefinitely suspends the law license of former Attorney General Phill Kline following allegations of ethical misconduct during his investigation of abortion providers.
Why is it so difficult to execute prisoners in the state of Missouri?
The Missouri Department of Corrections is switching to a new lethal injection drug, less than two weeks after Governor Jay Nixon halted executions until a replacement for propofol was found. The corrections department says in a news release that it will now use pentobarbital. The Death Penalty Information Center says 13 states use that drug for executions.
Streetcar extension plans being drawn up
Even before the first shovel of dirt is turned on downtown's two-mile streetcar route, planning for the next extensions is shifting into high gear. City Hall is spending millions studying 8 possible routes south of the river and several more north of the river. By November 7th, planners hope to recommend the best 8 to 10 miles for the next streetcar expansion phase with the city council voting on that recommendation, possibly by Thanksgiving.
Meanwhile, streetcar backers are celebrating this week what is believed to be the first development project directly tied to the streetcar line. A Boulder based developer is proposing a 40-50 apartment complex and restaurant space at 19th and Main.
This week's news reviewers:
Stacey Cameron, KCTV5
Steve Kraske, KCUR-FM/ KC Star Columnist
Scott Parks, Newsradio 98.1 FM KMBZ
Barbara Shelly, Kansas City Star


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CHAPEL HILL - Postgame quotes from Carolina's win over Florida Atlantic:
UNC Head Coach Roy Williams:
Opening Statement
"I think we got a heck of a lot better as a team today. To shoot 34% in the first half and then shoot 55% in the second half, I told those last five guys who were 0-3 in the last minute they were killing our field goal percentage. I do think we got better as a team. I think we were better defensively. I did lose it a couple of times out there today because of just silly mistakes, but the two guys I was yelling at, it was their second college game. But I think if you just allow freshman to make mistakes and don't correct them and don't correct them in a sometimes very vigorous manner, then they don't remember it. I do believe we got better, but we need to get better because things start really getting drastically higher competition-wise when we get rolling now."
On the low free throw percentage
"We shot 200 free throws in a four day period last week. The lowest [percentage] on our team was 63%. 16 guys, 14 of them were above 77%. You have to make them... Dexter is a really good free throw shooter and he was 2-6. It's just something where we have to get better."
On Reggie Bullock's performance
"He took the shots that were there. The first one was a penetration-pitch and he was wide open from three, then he got a steal and laid it up, and then made another three at the top of the key. All of those are within what we're trying to do."
On what he hopes to learn over the next two weeks
"I hope to learn that we're good. The toughness, we're getting better at that. We have to be more attentive to the detail. You know, James Michael...he takes more charges than anybody else on the team. We have to get some guys to stand up and be able to take charges. We have to be more consistent moving the ball and moving without the ball. The number one thing is just to get smoother offensively."
Reggie Bullock:
On getting more shots: "It starts with my teammates, just getting me open. If I'm open, I'm going to shoot the ball."
On his role as a leader: "It's still something I'm growing into. It just can't happen overnight. I saw the things Tyler Zeller did last year in leading our team by example, and so I'm just trying to follow his footsteps by being a leader for this team."
On the team: "I think it's coming along. There are still some people we're trying to figure out what we're going to need from them this season, whether is offensive rebounds or defensive rebounds, or just playing defense or being a spot up shooter. I think people are still growing into their roles, but as we keep practicing, I believe those wrinkles will just come out."
On teammate James Michael McAdoo: "He's one of our primary scorers down low, so we know he's going to take shots. We just have to try and help him out. The wing players, when they get the ball, they just have to try and be aggressive and make a move quickly."
Joel James:
On improving since last game: "Coach said in the locker room that we've gotten better from last game to this game, but obviously there's a lot of room for improvement. Basketball is a game of constantly improving. I know myself, and I know I'm constantly improving, but there's some things that are just stupid. That was just stupid, that's all. As the season goes on I'll get better."
On his role on the team: "Obviously I'm the biggest guy on the team, weight and size, so I just feel like I need to play in the paint."
On teammates Reggie Bullock and James Michael McAdoo: "It's great. Reggie has been here for three years, and Mac has been here for two, so obviously they're very experienced players and they know a lot about the game. I'm still very young to the game. I started in tenth grade. So their mentality, their approach to the game is much different than mine. I just try to be a sponge and soak up as much as I can when they offer it to me."
James Michael McAdoo:
On teammate Reggie Bullock: "I think he did a great job. He had a phenomenal game. I think that just came with him having that confidence and really just going out there and relying on us. I think we set him great screens, got up, we ran. I feel like the low post guys really helped open it up for him. They couldn't really key on us too much because they were making such good shots."
On building their confidence: "It's definitely been a confidence booster. I had a good game on Friday. Today I feel like I played pretty well, so it's definitely helping me learn more about myself and what I'm capable of doing."
Florida Atlantic Head Coach Mike Jarvis
Opening Statement
"It's a 40-minute game. 20 minutes, minutes here; minutes there isn't good enough. It's 40 minutes. The reason why we came and the reason why we played is to see how much work we have to do. They're not a great North Carolina team, not yet. They're good and they're still North Carolina. They have a lot more weapons than we do. I'm sure we helped their confidence today too, but they're going to be good. We're going to be better. Today is one of those days hopefully you learn something from it. We can learn something from this game, play a little bit better in the next one, then it's worth a try."
On what needs to be improved
"We didn't shoot it well, our shooters weren't looking to shoot the ball early. Our big guy was trying to take the ball to the basket from 20 feet. We can't do that. Our defense did not play all the way through possessions. We didn't adjust against a bigger, more athletic group of guys in terms of rebounding. We had to play a lot more zone than we wanted to which means it's very difficult to box out. Many of their points came off of second-chance points."
On the positives of the game
"Even though we didn't think we played really great, we were still there, in their house."
On congratulating Joel James
"I just congratulated him on being in such great shape and making as much progress as he made. He's a Florida kid. I'm really happy for him. He's in a great home with great coaches and he's going to be a great player."
On shooting poorly
"Most of the time it has to do with the length of the other team. When you are used to shooting against your own guys in practice and your own guys are 6' 2", 6' 3", 6' 4" and now all of a sudden you are shooting against 6' 8" and 6' 9" it's a lot different. True height in the game of basketball is length. When you can recruit the best players in the country, you recruit players with length. That's what North Carolina does and that's what makes North Carolina, Syracuse, those schools, as good as they are. Anytime you have to shoot over a long athletic guy, it's very difficult."
On how playing North Carolina will benefit Florida Atlantic
We'll take out the good clips and the things we did well, we didn't do enough good things, we'll take out the things we did well and show them that to let them know that if they can do that against them (North Carolina) then they can do that against more people.


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The Broadway revival of Godspell, closing this Sunday, June 24, will be offering fans one final treat in the form of a special Tag Sale. Set pieces, props from the show, promotional items, and theater displays are among the items that will be on sale. Part of the proceeds of the Godspell sale will go to the charity Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA).
The Godspell tag sale will be held from 12pm to 6pm on June 24 at Davenport Studios, located at 250 West 49th Street (3rd Floor), just a block away from the Circle in the Square Theatre where Godspell performs. It is a great chance to obtain the sort of unique Broadway sets, props, and promo pieces that can usually only be found at the annual Broadway Flea Market.
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This is a recipe i came up with that works great for parties, or as appetizers. The recipe can be altered however you like depending on what flavor you are going for. This is why it is so great, it can be altered however you like.
2 duck breasts
6 jalapenos
1/2 box of cream cheese
1/2 lb. of bacon
(not positive on the quantities above, it does depend on your personal taste, may need more cheese, which then you can add more jalapenos and bacon, etc, experiment and go from there!)
(Better to have more duck and cheese mix because the extra you can make into a ball and then coat it with sliced almonds to make a cheese ball!)
I start with Jalapenos, slicing the stems off then slicing them in half the long way, then you make sure if you want them spicy you take most of the seeds out but leave some of the vein in the pepper, otherwise if you want it to be mild make sure you get all seeds out and make sure the vein is gone.
Then i take a few duck breasts, and season them to my liking, a lot of people here in WI don't like spicy, however I do, so i make the duck not spicy, and then leave some of the seeds and veins in the jalapenos for myself so a few have more kick. After they are seasoned, I either grill or pan fry the breasts, making sure not to over cook them. Then take one of the duck breasts, and chop it up (i use the slap chop) until it is finely chopped. Then i take the other breast and slice it into thin strips, just thin enough to fit inside the cavity of the jalapenos. Put the strips into the jalapenos and mix the finely chopped meat with some cream cheese, until it is mixed evenly. Put the cheese mix over the duck strip inside the jalapenos to your liking. All thats left to do is take some bacon (about a half strip per popper, again you can alter this to your liking, i try to get the bacon flavor but not too much, or it gets too greasy) and wrap the jalapenos, putting a toothpick through each one to hold it together, then put the poppers on a cookie sheet and throw it in the oven on "Hi" Broil. Make sure to leave the oven door open, and cook until the bacon is cooked, not too crispy, but make sure you don't under cook it at the same time unless you like slimy bacon. after they are done, let cool, then enjoy!
Compliments and Suggestions are all welcome. I am by no means a culinary artist, I just enjoy experimenting and have fun with cooking new recipes.


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I have a S&W 317 that would fit the bill. Hi-Viz front sight, 3' barrel, small J-frame, 8 shot cylinder, and weighs less than a marshmallow.
I need a 22 to carry when doing my work on the farm. Around the manure piles. I run into a variety of pests from snakes to woodchucks, and possums. Any handy 22 revolvers for this?
I have a S&W 317 that would fit the bill. Hi-Viz front sight, 3' barrel, small J-frame, 8 shot cylinder, and weighs less than a marshmallow.
You can pick up a Heritage Arms rough ridercombo 22 lr revolver new for around $140.00. Add a cheap nylon holster for another $10-15 . Even comes with the 22 mag cylinder.
I just picked up one for when working around the gun club, cutting grass etc....or fishing in some strip ponds.
A .22 for all purpose carry can come in several flavors: single action or double action. The S&W 317 is a very nice example of an ultra light double action. Mine weighs 14 oz. It has good sights and a very good trigger. I changed my 317 to a black serrated ramp front and conventional notch rear. Just a matter of personal preference. If you are willing to handle a little more weight, a S&W 63 would be good. They weigh in at 30 oz., but I find the extra weight helpful in good shooting. Another pound heavier are the S&W 17 and 617s.
In single action flavor, an ultra light gun is the Ruger Bearcat. The only problems with the Bearcat are very small grip and small, fixed sights. A little more weight is the Single Six. The SS has the full sized Ruger grip and good, adjustable sights. I have no experience with others. For those, you are on your own.


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The wind program will address the variable, normally uncontrollable nature of wind power plant output, and the additional needs that its operation imposes on the overall grid. At present, the generation and transmission operational impacts that occur due to wind variability are not well quantified. This research will include efforts to quantify and fairly allocate impacts in both an engineering and cost sense. Methods of analysis are at an early stage of development. Without realistic analysis and cost allocation, utilities tend to overestimate imposed operational costs, resulting in the undervaluing of wind power in the system. Unrealistically high ancillary cost evaluations will result in lower wind deployment rates.
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Hey everybody. My first build is going quite well so far. I'm doing a budget friendly (like super low budget) Boba Build. I budgeted myself $100 dollars to do the entire build! Well, i'm over budget already haha and I'm just trying to get the costume done for a Halloween party. I'm in the steps of prepping the armor for paint right now. I've made everything except the gauntlets so far. And i don't know if i'll have time to scratch build them as they look quite in depth to build. So i've been thinking of ideas on how to take a shortcut with them.
My idea is to just get a dark red colored fabric and make a sort of wristband just so I have the color there.
For those of you who have made the gauntlets, how long did it take and, compared to other pieces like the helmet, how hard are they to build?
In the end, I would like a pretty decent Boba costume and I plan on going the extra mile to finish all the little details after this party.