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Each day we bring you one stunning little glimpse of history in the form of a historical photograph. Enjoy!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Greatest Mystery Person Contest Ever
77 comments:
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 7:40 AM
Lizzy Borden, who was accused of, tried for and acquitted of murdering her father and step-mother with an axeReplyDelete
No, not Lizzy Borden.ReplyDelete
Is it serial killer Belle Gunness who was arrested for killing 49 people on her small farm in La Porte, Indiana?ReplyDelete
No she was not a serial killer.
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Jeff sezReplyDelete
elizabeth cady stanton
Nope, not Ms. Stanton.
Is this Klondike Kate who was arrested for selling liquor without a license?ReplyDelete
Margaret Sanger, her crime was dispensing birth control information.ReplyDelete
Good Morning Heather,ReplyDelete
It is not Klondike Kate.
I smell a victory coming my way this week.
How about Belle Schooler, who was arrested for being a "Madame"ReplyDelete
That is not the person, and that is not the crime.
Not Belle, and that was not the crime.
Sometimes I wonder why I even bother with this contest.
Is it:ReplyDelete
1866 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Dr. Mary Walker. The first woman to serve with the Army Medical Corps as a doctor. She was also a postwar feminist and cross-dresser (for which she was often arrested)?
I like your guess. It shows some real creativity and flair. Unfortunately I must inform you that it is not correct.
Yes, this is the greatest mystery contest ever!
LOL! Dennis, that was an awesome guess! I wish it had been right. I do see some resemblance.ReplyDelete
Well, I'm off to make Apple Butter. Good luck everyone. Dennis, keep working at it. I think you might win!
Hmmm . . . notice Heather mentioned the apple butter, but forgot to ask me for my mailing address. I wonder if it was just an oversignt, or if once again, I am not on her Jar of Apple Butter mailing list.ReplyDelete
Did the crime have something to do with all the animals she's wearing around her neck?ReplyDelete
Rules require that I give no hints.ReplyDelete
It's Kate Soffel, her crime was helping Ed Biddle escape from prison.ReplyDelete
It is not Kate, and she did not help anyone escape from prison.
Yes, indeed, perhaps I will win this week.
Could it be Carry Nations?ReplyDelete
Welcome to the contest. Your entry is not a winner.
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Hell-Cat MaggieReplyDelete
It is not Maggie.
- SmartGirl 1953October 24, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Is it Ma Barker, mastermind for her criminal sons?ReplyDelete
Heather - where's my apple butter?
Not Ma Barker.
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 11:15 AM
The mother of the power company manager. Her crime is being ugly in public or have a kid that would be a power company mgr.ReplyDelete
Now that is funny.
This is Kate "Ma" Barker (October 8, 1873 – January 16, 1935)ReplyDelete
Arrested for being the supposed leader of the Barker-Karpis Gang.
- SmartGirl 1953October 24, 2009 at 11:18 AM
How about Emma Goldman, socialist and anarchist who was arrested for inciting riots?ReplyDelete
It is not Ma Barker.
It is not Emma,
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Is it the writer and a renowned lecturer on anarchist philosophy, women's rights, and social issues Emma Goldman who was sentenced to two years in jail for conspiring to "induce persons not to register" for the 1917 draft.ReplyDelete
I repeat, for the second time, it is NOT Emma.
Some times I wonder if anyone out there is even worthy of this wonderful contest.
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Could it be Molly Hatchett? My husband asked me to ask...ReplyDelete
How about Helen Armstrong for the Winnipeg general strike in 1919? Or for her women's rights activities?ReplyDelete
How about: Dora LewisReplyDelete
arrested for burning copies of Woodrow Wilson's
and arrested for speaking at protests that were in memory of Inez Milholland,
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Mary Harris Jones who was convicted, along with other union organizers, of conspiring to commit murder after organizing the "Children's Crusade" against child labor.ReplyDelete
- SmartGirl 1953October 24, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Is it Mother Jones - the labor organizer?ReplyDelete
Where is Nate today?ReplyDelete
PJM must be out running errands, so I'll put in more guesses:
Dorothea Palmer for telling women about birth control.
Annie Buller for starting a defense fund for strikers.
Hi All,ReplyDelete
Not Molly Hatchet
Not Helen Armstrong
Not Dora Lewis
Not Harris Jones
Not Mother Jones
Not Dorothea Palmer
Not Annie Buller.
I knew this would be a good one. Only I know the mystery person and her crime.
Mary Mallon who police took into custody for spreading typhoid fever?ReplyDelete
It is not typhoid Mary.
Wild guess....ReplyDelete
Marie Josephine Eastwick for forgery
No, not Marie.
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 2:17 PM
is is Kate MA Barker she was charged for condoning and even planning her sons crimesReplyDelete
It is NOT Ma Barker.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Pearl Hart-train/stagecoach robberReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 4:13 PM
to add to Pearl Hart-possession of stolen goods/robbing a stagecoachReplyDelete
Not Pearl HartReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Susan B. Anthony, arrested for voting in 1872?ReplyDelete
Not Susan B. AnthonyReplyDelete
Ma Kettle, guilty of whacking Billy Reed, the chubby travelling peddler, with one of the skillets from his wagon?ReplyDelete
Sorry, that's not even close.
Ha! Only I know the Mystery Person.
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 6:48 PM
Belle Gunness Notorious Black Widow, in her widows weeds.ReplyDelete
Nope, not Belle.ReplyDelete
Yep, I am the only one who knows the identity of the person.
Victoria Woodhull in her old age. Very beautiful when young. She had been a women's suffragist, free love advocate,candidate for President.ReplyDelete
The crime was publishing what was considered an obscene periodical in the later 1800s.
Not Victoria.
Hmmmm . . . maybe no one is clever enough to win this week.
- squeakyOctober 24, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Elizabeth Bigly aka Cassie ChadwickReplyDelete
- Ross_from_MaineOctober 24, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Nellie McClungReplyDelete
Canadian Suffragette
One of the "Famous Five" whose case
resulted in Canadian Women declared "persons"..
Never found any arrests however..
Squeky and Ross,ReplyDelete
Your entries are not correct.
Boy, this is a good one. Did I not tell you this was the best one ever!
Is this Bessie Charlesworth?ReplyDelete
It is not Bessie.
Ha! I have stumped you all.
This is Annie Edison Taylor. On October 24, 1901, she became the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel - and was arrested for doing it. By the way, October 24 was also her birthday.ReplyDelete
Heather, I hope you are right! That was going to be my guess. I've spent some time looking for this one. I was thinking the car in the background might be important. I found info that the first female speeder was arrested and fined $1, but no name and this lady seems a little old for speeding.ReplyDelete
Anyway, hope you are right!
Wow, that was a wild entry, but still not correct.
Hope the apple butter came out good.
Still, I remain the only one who knows the identity of our Mystery Woman.
OK, I am off to bed, but will check again in the morning.
Mary Fergusson for theft of a costly string of pearls.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 9:11 PM
i haven't got anything done today, thanks PJMReplyDelete
- Ross_from_MaineOctober 24, 2009 at 10:55 PM
I looked at that angle too, one of the first speeding tickets was issued to Lady Laurier wife of the Canadian Prime Minister.
She doesn't quite look like her so I passed on that one..
Sorry for the late entry. Could this be the infamous Milton Matson (engaged to Ellen Fairweather) who was arrested in San Francisco for passing a bad check in Los Gatos, California, and later discovered to be a woman while serving time in a the San Jose County men's penitentiary?ReplyDelete
is it Hettie Green?ReplyDelete
CONTEST IS CLOSED.ReplyDelete
We did not have a winner come in last night.
OK, The crime this woman committed is that she sat with Black people on an electric train in 1902. She was charged with violating the Jim Crow laws.
She was the Great-Great Grand daughter of Martha Washington.
She was the Daughter of General Robert E. Lee
She was Mary Custis Lee.
Congratulations on another win! I do not know where you manage to find all of the great pictures. I'm looking forward to this next week's series.ReplyDelete
- SmartGirl 1953October 26, 2009 at 5:12 AM
Wow - how ironicReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 12:02 PM
LOL on the speeding ticket trivia. Lady Laurier is a distant relative of mine - actually Wilfrid Laurier is.ReplyDelete
To do this noble woman a service, why not post this http://www.leearchive.info/rel/images/mary.jpg
Hard to believe from the 1913 picture, but she was quite lovely without as well as within at one time.
PS - Did you know today, Oct 27th, is Theodore Roosevelt's 151st birthday?
Why not a bully picture of him to boot?


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At work; can't wait to hear this one ^
At work; can't wait to hear this one ^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM6Ds1QQxFo Bill nelson.Singer songwriter, guitar hero. Borgo,west coast, everybody,listen to Nelsons solo, killer!!!!!
Saw this band and Stone Sour Wednesday at the Paramount..Great show
BTW Nelson is ****ed up. I wish he wrote more of these tunes; don't like what BBD evolved into. I was hoping for more of that sound like Bowies Scary Monsters band...something...but he's a geek.
Twist that filter one mo' tyme, Billy.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqiHrNSW4uU Im gonna be posting some more BBD.Bill nelson was so head and shoulders above all his other bandmates.If he had another creative force behind that band,it would have sounded so much more complete.But nelson, is one od my all time favorites.Great voice,good songwriter,phenomenal guitarist.Listen!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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huskvarsm 9 months ago
Charley died of the big C such a tragic loss those guys in that line up were unbeatable a true live band in every sense of the word bill nelson is in my top three fave guitarists 1.bill nelson 2 rory gallagher 3 gary moore and if there were a number 4 it would be alex lifeson "rush"
Apparently, you can make this stuff up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ao_Ao2191I Were all gonna go sooner or later, West Coast. More Bill Nelson, the best vibrato in rock guitar history!!!!!!!!!Beautiful tune,very clever,and more great Nelson
Speaking of Bonham, IMO, there is no song that is crying out more for him on drums than this one. I like the song as it is, but would have been positively transcendent with Bonzo performing. (Ticket to Ride by the Beatles is another song that has me thinking to myself every time I hear it, "man, this song really could have used Bonzo").

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Nate Marquardt Says 'Everything Is Resolved' and Looks Toward the UFCDecember 29, 2012
LAS VEGAS – Speaking with the media before UFC 155 in Las Vegas, Nate Marquardt expressed his gratitude for fighting once again as well as his plans to contend for the UFC title in the immediate future.
Fans will remember that in 2011 Marquardt was pulled from the UFC on Versus 4 card for his failure to obtain medical clearance due to his testosterone levels not falling within regulated guidelines.
Marquardt now says, "Everything is resolved," and admitted that it was "one of the toughest things in my career."
Marquardt made his return after the suspension in July of this year as he took on Tyron Woodley for the Strikeforce welterweight championship. It was an impressive fight for Marquardt and created some buzz around his career once again.
"When I won the Strikeforce title, that was redemption for me," Marquartd said. As far as where he is in the UFC title picture, he doesn't feel he's far down the ladder, saying, "I know I'm right in the mix, if not at the top."
Before the thought of a UFC title becomes reality for Marquardt, he needs to get by Tarec Saffiedine. The two will fight in the final Strikeforce card on Jan. 12. "He's very tough, I haven't seen him get finished," Marquardt stated, "I just feel I'm a better athlete."
Marquardt is now 35 years old and has 44 professional fights under his belt (32-10-2). Should he make a serious run at the UFC title, the time may be now.
When asked about his potential return to the UFC, "The Great" didn't hesitate, "I assume I'll be in the UFC after this fight [with Saffiedine]."
*All quotes obtained first hand by Bleacher Report MMA
Joe Chacon is a featured columnist for Bleacher Report and a staff writer for Operation Sports. You can follow him on Twitter @JoeChacon.


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No more EJ-EA adapter plates from M.Rose
Posted 09 September 2007 - 08:29 PM
Just wanted to put a post into the record here that as of 9-9-07 I will no longer be selling EJ-EA adapter plates. I've recently moved from Northern NY to the Boston MA area for work and I had to leave my shop and equipment behind... not to mention my beloved subies... : (
I also just wanted to thank all of my customers who've bought them over the past two years. It's been awesome to know I was a part of so many cool projects all over the US, Canada and Australia.
Posted 28 September 2007 - 03:09 PM
Posted 30 September 2007 - 01:17 AM
who do I buy one from now? do you have the CNC codes for my machinist to use? I eventually will need two units to put EJ22s onto 5MT/DRs in a 84 Hatch and brat.
Posted 30 September 2007 - 01:19 AM
Posted 30 September 2007 - 03:32 PM
who do I buy one from now? do you have the CNC codes for my machinist to use? I eventually will need two units to put EJ22s onto 5MT/DRs in a 84 Hatch and brat.
There are a few others on the board that are making and selling their own adapter plates. I can't endorse any of them myself as I've never used or seen the plates in person, but both individuals that I can think of have very good reputations on here. One is "Scott in Bellingham" the other is "RGuyver" who posted above. Also Allied Armament sells their own plates now, I believe, though they are somewhat hard to get ahold of... Lastly is a fellow named John "Mudrat" who used to make an adapter plate but has earned a very poor rep. as a businessman on this board. Hope that helps.
Posted 01 October 2007 - 07:58 AM
There are a few others on the board that are making and selling their own adapter plates. . One is "Scott in Bellingham"
try here www.sjrlift.com
Posted 03 October 2007 - 01:17 PM
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Hi Guys,
I have a question that is giving me some trouble.
F(x) = (1/2x)^5.
Trying to get the F ' (x) I do the following,
Using the exponent law I get d/dx (1/2x)^5 x d/dx (1/2x).
=> 5(1/2x)^4 x (1/2)
=> 5/2 (1/2x)^4
=> (5/4x)^4.
Then Answer Is (5/32x)^4. What Am I doing Wrong?
Any help would be greatyl appreciated.


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File::Rsync::Mirror::Recentfile::Done - intervals of already rsynced timespans
my $done = File::Rsync::Mirror::Recentfile::Done->new; $done->register ( $recent_events, [3,4,5,9] ); # registers elements 3-5 and 9 my $boolean = $done->covered ( $epoch );
Keeping track of already rsynced timespans.
No exports.
Constructor. On every argument pair the key is a method name and the value is an argument to that method name.
Boolean to turn on a bit verbosity.
The first form returns true if both timestamps $epoch1 and $epoch2 in floating point notation have been registered within one interval, otherwise false.
The second form returns true if this timestamp has been registered.
Integrates all intervals in $obj2 into $obj1. Overlapping intervals are conflated/folded/consolidated. Sort order is preserved as decreasing.
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Forgets everything ever done and gives way for a new round of mirroring. Usually called when the dirtymark on upstream has changed.
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Your Origins Matter Series - Gateway Church
The Institute for Creation Research offers this three-part series designed to motivate and equip the believer to defend and affirm the written Word of God. It addresses many questions used to attack the Bible, especially the literal interpretation of the creation account found in Genesis. ICR speakers include Dr. Jason Lisle and Mr. Frank Sherwin.
Date: Apr 16, 2014
Why Genesis Matters
April 2–16, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
On April 16th, Dr. Lisle wraps up the series in a powerful presentation holding true to its title, "The Ultimate Proof of Creation." The student will be able to articulate, with absolute certainty, irrefutable arguments for the Christian faith, even if they have little knowledge of the sciences. Also included in this last session are practical tips on how to refute non-biblical views on origins.
Dynamically taught by two of ICR's leading scientists, these sessions are a must for those who desire to be equipped to answer the difficult questions related to the origins of the universe.
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- Full Time Enrollment Requirement- To be eligible for practice, competition, and financial aid, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. If you need fewer than 12 credit hours to graduate, you may enroll in only these final hours and still be eligible for practice, competition, and financial aid in you receive written permission from your College Dean. Graduate students who have eligibility remaining must be enrolled in at least nine credit hours to be considered full-time at The University of Delaware.
- Progress Toward Degree Requirements while enrolled as a student-athlete at the University of Delaware, in order to maintain your eligibility, you must:
- Complete 24 credits prior to your second year of enrollment;
- Earn six academic credits in the previous regular academic term of full-time enrollment;
- Earn 18 semester credits during the academic year (excluding summer);
- Declare a major no later than the beginning of your fifth semester or third year of enrollment and, thereafter, complete the required credits in courses applicable to your declared major;
- Complete 40% of your degree requirements before the beginning of your third year of enrollment and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA that is 90% of the minimum GPA required to graduate (at least 1.8);
- Complete 60% of your degree requirements before the beginning of your fourth year of enrollment and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA that is 95% of the minimum GPA required to graduate (at least 1.9) ;
- Complete 80% of your degree requirements before the beginning of your fifth year of enrollment and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA that is 100% of the minimum GPA required to graduate (2.0).
- NCAA Five-Year Rule - The NCAA states that you have five calendar years in which to complete four years of competition in a sport. This five-year clock begins when you become a full-time student at any collegiate institution. These five years are continuous. If you are not enrolled in school at any time during these five years, you do not regain that time. In special cases, you may be granted an extension of the five-year eligibility clock.
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The local weekly paper in Floral Park, the community adjacent to the northern and eastern perimeters of Belmont Park, last week carried this headline: "Plan for Mall, Motel, VLTs At Belmont A Done Deal."
This is, of course, not exactly true but it is nevertheless alarming.
The more accurate headline would have read: Politicians continue bogus promises; effort to desecrate North America's most-important racetrack not dead yet.
The questions left to fester unanswered: How many slot machines and VLTs exceed the number of one too many? How many forms of regressive taxation – lotto, megaball, scratch off games, quick draw (video crack) – does the government need in the nation's most highly taxed state?
With only the mayor of Floral Park expressing opposition to the desecration of Belmont Park, local and state politicians support a video lottery terminal on Hempstead Turnpike. Construction of such a facility at Aqueduct is expected to begin in early 2009. As the crow flies, Aqueduct is six miles from Belmont. To the north, a similar casino has been in operation at Yonkers Raceway for some time. Down the road, about half the casinos in Atlantic City are facing Chapter 11 filings. Out west, Las Vegas is bleeding red ink. So, the thing to do in Elmont, NY, is install more video terminals. Gambling options have reached critical mass and single-game video lottery facilities are not tourist attractions
Stupidity of this magnitude is almost performance art.
Jobs and taxes are the politicians' mantra here. You want jobs? Fix the roads and bridges. A strip mall and a hotel at Belmont Park is no more likely to create jobs or widen the tax base – the state owns the land per its agreement with the New York Racing Association – than another fast-food franchise on the street on which the main gate at Belmont is situated.
Another question: How many bankrupt gamblers does it take to create a job?
Where is the feasibility study that supports this wish list? Where is the environmental impact study? What would be the effect of about 9,000 slot machines in two facilities 6 miles and a couple of traffic jams apart?
Belmont Park is in need of work and enlightened thought. It is not in need of repurposing. NYRA, meanwhile, has wasted a great deal of money on a study that will likely recommend another version of the desecration of the track. This will undoubtedly be horrific to those who appreciate the place for what it is and support the preservation of a unique and historic place.
The argument is often made that the building at Belmont is too large in light of the off-site migration of the audience. This is true. But it is not difficult to envision a racing museum in part of the underused space, an art gallery in another and perhaps on the main level as sales pavilion that would allow NYRA to develop another revenue source. (Alas, the inevitable result of presenting creative options to Masters of the Obvious is chaos.)
The track's focal point – the 12-furlong main course and two turf courses and sprawling infield – should be untouchable. This is a configuration that exists nowhere else in the world and the scene of more racing history than has been written in any single racing venue in North America. Fix it. Find ways to utilize unused and seldom needed space in a manner consistent with its place in American racing. But preserve its character at all cost. --PM


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Robin van Persie's match-winning goal against Arsenal was a bitter pill to swallow for the travelling Gunners faithful.
And, after he celebrated in some style at Old Trafford yesterday, it left many fans angry at his supposed lack of respect to his former club.
However, despite the hatred for their former star, fans of the north London outfit should realise that Van Persie's celebration showed respect to his ex-employees.
Last season, when the Red Devils cruised to the Premier League title, the Dutchman struck home and away against the Gunners and held back his celebrations. Instead he seemed more apologetic as he helped Sir Alex Ferguson's team take four points from Arsenal.
And perhaps last season he failed to celebrate his goals because he almost felt sorry for his former employees. In last year's campaign, the striker knew his former side weren't a threat to his Manchester United team.
But this season is different. While United have seemingly failed to improve, Arsenal have developed into a new serious threat.
And the importance of yesterday's game cannot be underestimated. If the Gunners had beaten David Moyes' side, then Arsenal would have been 11 points ahead of the champions and United's confidence would have hit an all-time low.
But, instead, the Red Devils picked up a crucial three points and now sit just five points off the pace at the top.
That's why Van Persie had to celebrate. He now knows his former side are a threat to his and Manchester United's Premier League title.
He proved that his former club had got under his skin slightly. He was more than happy to take the abuse and criticism last season when Arsenal were failing to cement any sort of challenge to him.
But now, his former side are a rival to him and his team, so he had to react and had to show no mercy.
Of course he will be criticised and many will suggest he shouldn't celebrate against the team that helped make him.
But, yesterday as he struck once more against his former club, he really proved Arsenal are behind him but also a major threat to his success at Old Trafford.
When the two sides meet again in February - this time at the Emirates - Van Persie will once again be ridiculed from the Gunners faithful, but this time he will return a serious rival and will once again look to break Arsenal hearts.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jon Falk has been more than just an equipment manager for Michigan's football program since 1974.
For former coach Lloyd Carr, the man known as "Big Jon" kept an ear on players when coaches weren't around. For former quarterback Tom Brady, the guy with a booming voice in and around the equipment room inspired him to chase his next championship ring.
Falk is retiring from his behind-the-scenes position when the Wolverines return from playing Kansas State in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl on Saturday night.
"I feel melancholy about it because this is the only job I've known for 40 years," Falk said in an interview this month while packing up equipment headed for Arizona. "It hasn't really sunk in yet and it might not until we come back and I'm really not part of the team."
The late Bo Schembechler, whose famous phrase was "The team, the team, the team," recruited Falk away from Miami University in Ohio to be a part of his program.
Falk worked closely with Schembechler, Gary Moeller, Carr, Rich Rodriguez and current coach Brady Hoke, as well as thousands of players.
"In the locker room, there are a lot of things that a coach will never know unless he's got a guy working down there that he really trusts to tell him what he sees and hears," Carr said this week. "When there were problems, Jon would know and he would let me know."
When Brady has been asked which Super Bowl ring is his favorite, he says the next one — borrowing one of Falk's lines.
"He's just a great man who did a lot of great things for the school, and every player that came in and out of there was influenced by him in some way," Brady said Tuesday. "He's a great representative for the school and touched a lot of people's lives, so it will be a big loss."
Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon agreed.
"It's a big, big job and Big Jon has been doing it so well for so many years," Brandon said. "Jon is a legendary figure with a big personality, a big voice and a big love of Michigan. He is tremendously loyal to the program and he has seen it all over four decades with different coaches, and so many great players, and has been consistently passionate about Michigan.
"He will be missed, but it's a well-deserved retirement."
The 64-year-old Falk recalled deciding to make this season his final one last summer after talking to his wife, Cheri, during a rare getaway to their home in northern Michigan.
"We were sitting there one day and she said, `You know Jon, we got this place and we haven't had a chance to enjoy it much because of football," recalled Falk, a native of Oxford, Ohio. "My wife was right and the time is right."
AP Sports Writer Howard Ulman in Foxborough, Mass.
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Using Ascent, you can download activity data directly from your GPS into the program, and immediately begin analyzing the data as it is presented to you in various graphical and textual formats. The "Animation" feature lets you re-play the activity so you can review in detail your performance during any segment of the activity.
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Makayla Anderson is chosen as Miss Kane High
Makayla Anderson is the new Miss Kane High.The Junior Class at Kane Area High School selected Anderson during an assembly Wednesday at the school auditorium.Christina "Tina" Moore is the first runner-up in the annual pageant.As Miss Kane High, Anderson will represent the community in the Miss McKean County queen competition held at the county fair. The county queen takes part in state competition.Anderson also will participate in many summer festivals and events along with girls from Bradford, Smethport, Port Allegany and Otto-Eldred schools.Anderson is the daughter of Ingrid Anderson Cartwright and Jim Cartwright of Kane.Anderson is active with the Student Council and Peer Helpers at the high school. She is a member of the National Honor Society and plans to major in speech pathology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP).Anderson is a member of the high school's girls track team and is a two-time district champion in the high jump.Moore is the daughter of "Tink" and Crystal Moore of Kane. She is a member of the Student Council, Peer Helpers, National Honor Society and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). She is a varsity cheerleader and coaches T-Ball for children. She plans to attend college and become a physician's assistant.In the talent portion of the pageant, Anderson performed a jazz dance to the song "Rumor Has It." She has been taking dancing lessons for 14 years and has been dancing at Studio K in Kane for six years. She has been a dance instructor at Studio K for three years.For her talent, Moore performed a comedy routine."I'm passionate about what I do," Anderson said in her speech to her classmates in the Junior Class. "I try to get along with all people. I try to treat all people with respect and kindness."See full article by purchasing the Feb. 23 edition of The Kane Republican.


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Barron County, Wis.-- (BARRON CO. SHERIFF'S DEPT. RELEASE)
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On 1-12-13 the Barron County Sheriff's Dept was contacted by the US Marshall's office stating that they had Romaine A Quinn, 47, in custody in Overgaard Arizona.
Romaine Quinn was wanted for absconding from Federal Probation and Charges of Sexual Assault of a Child and Felony Bail Jumping in Barron County.
Quinn will be transported back to Barron County by the US Marshalls.
Per Chris Fitzgerald, Barron County Sheriff
(WEAU) - A Barron County man is charged after he allegedly sexually assaulted a teenage girl.
Online court records show Romaine Quinn, 45, is charged with repeated sexual assault of the same child. Prosecutors say Quinn repeatedly had sexual contact with a 13 year old girl in August and July of 2010. The assaults happened at a trailer home near Rice Lake Speedway.
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These units prepare the University's budgets, process financial transactions, coordinate human resources, procure goods and services, prepare federal and state government reports and filings, pay employees and vendors, report internal and external financial results, track the university's assets and liabilities, and deliver financial tools to the University community. The dedicated Finance and Administration staff strives for continuous improvement and exemplary customer service orientation in an atmosphere of collegiality and openness. We recognize the unique and intrinsic value of each person and are committed to serving all in an environment of equality, responsibility, and dignity.
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The UFC's next pay-per-view card goes down May 8th in Montreal, featuring the light-heavyweight title rematch between Lyoto Machida and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua — both of whom haven't competed since their first fight last October. This extended preview acknowledges the controversy about the decision, which Shogun lost despite the fact that he clearly landed more strikes. Following two fantastic knockout victories over Thiago Silva and Rashad Evans, Machida's title reign was immediately put in question after the Shogun fight, and the long layoff hasn't helped his stock. Once again, he'll need to convince fans of his merits. And once again, Dana White sells a fight as a matchup between two guys who "don't like to go to the ground." Well that's a relief. I wouldn't want any of that grappling stuff to distract from the kickboxing match I'm paying for.
In the co-main event, top welterweight contenders Josh Koscheck and Paul Daley do battle in what could turn out to be a #1 contender's match. In fact, there's a rumor floating around that the winner of this fight will coach opposite Georges St. Pierre on TUF 12. If Koscheck employs his superior wrestling against "Semtex," he'll dictate the fight. If he lets his ego force him into a striking war with Paul Daley, he could get his fraggle-lookin' head knocked off. Any predictions on UFC 113′s headlining fights? And what about the TUF 10 castmates match between Kimbo Slice and Matt "Meathead" Mitrione?


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Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:43 pm
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terbon4 wrote:"mimcry"?
If E didn't know how to spell "mimicry" one would hope the secretary would.
Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:01 am
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jak wrote:Jim Dandy wrote:What information do you have about fan conventions p[rior to EP's death?
As far as?
Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:43 pm
Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:27 am
drjohncarpenter wrote:Elvis had nothing to do with writing that letter.
Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:54 am
Blue-Gypsy wrote:Did Elvis' secretaries actually mimic Elvis' signature? If they did that it seems a little wrong to me. If Elvis couldn't or wouldn't sign a letter they should have used a stamp, in my opinion.
I would have hated to be a youngster growing up thinking I had a legit letter from Elvis only to find out it was a fake and I had been "tricked" by the staff at Graceland with the approval of Elvis!
Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:48 am
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You got that right!Siv Anderson wrote:Juan Luis wrote:Elvis was not a good speller.
He'd have fit in nicely here on FECC then!
Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:40 am
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Tim C wrote:Many of the Memphis Mafia forged signatures also...sometimes when they were bored they would go into the offices and help with the mail. I've seen Sonny West sign Elvis autograph in Stein Eric Skars book a while back during Elvis week also. This book was written well after Elvis passed and he did it as a tongue in cheek joke/favor for a friend.
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Juan Luis wrote:Elvis was not a good speller.
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jak wrote:I asked my wife about those early Elvis conventions.They were organized by the "Official Graceland Fan Club".Harold Lloyd was always involved also.Gary Pepper would also be there.If you belonged to the club back then you would have seen the conventions promoted in the newsletter.I am going to try and find some pics to post.
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Privately purchased by Eric Fein after she was third behind Schoolyard Dreams – also owned by Fein – in an allowance at Tampa Bay Downs in January, 2010, the now 5-year-old daughter of Alex's Pal went on to win at distances ranging from six furlongs to 1 1/8 miles. More recently, with an eye toward the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, Fein and trainer Rick Dutrow, Jr. have been focusing on one-turn events and the results have been gratifying.
"She's always been as honest as they come, but she's shown that she's a better sprinter than a two-turn horse; that's been the key," said Fein. "If things continue going well for her, we'd like to take her to Santa Anita for the Filly & Mare Sprint."
The 8-5 morning-line favorite, C C's Pal will carry high weight of 122 pounds, including Junior Alvarado, from post position 7.
Derwin's Star, third in the My Juliet, will be making her Belmont Park debut as she seeks her first graded stakes victory. Trained by Steve Klesaris, who claimed her for $10,000 in 2009 and who now co-owns the 5-year-old Wildcat Heir mare with Marcia Cohen, Derwin's Star has one win in four starts over the past year, taking a starter handicap at Aqueduct on April 22 prior to the My Juliet.
Ramon Dominguez rides Derwin's Star, who carries 114 pounds as the 3-1 second choice on the morning line from post position 4.
Like C C's Pal, Island Bound will be going after her second straight graded stakes victory, having charged from far back to take the Grade 3 Winning Colors at Churchill Downs on June 2. After closing out 2011 running for $30,000 tags at Gulfstream Park and Churchill, the Speightstown mare launched her 5-year-old campaign with a six-length allowance score at Tampa Bay Downs, and subsequently was runner-up in overnight stakes at Tampa, Parx Racing and Charles Town in addition to an optional claiming win at Tampa.
"She certainly has gotten good," said Ian Wilkes, who trains Island Bound for Robert Manfuso. "She showed some talent early on, but then hurt herself when she was two. When she came back she was a little disappointing, but this year she's matured
and stepped up to the plate."
Leandro Goncalves will ride Island Bound, the 7-2 third choice on the morning line under 118 pounds, from post position 2.
Twice the Lady, claimed from Dale Romans for $62,500 three starts back, will be making her stakes debut for trainer Anthony Dutrow and owner Michael Dubb on Sunday. The 4-year-old Quiet American filly finished second in an optional claimer at the Big A in her first start for her new connections and was a six-length winner going a mile at Penn National on May 30 last time out.
"We know that she's not going to be one of the favorites," said Dutrow, "but we have a very, very happy horse right now who thinks that she's the best thing that's happened to horse racing. We'd like to take advantage of that frame of mind, and we're hoping something good will happen."
At 12-1 on the morning line, Twice the Lady will carry 114 pounds, including Javier Castellano, as she leaves from post position 2.
Completing the field, from the rail out, are Catch a Thief, third in the Grade 3 DuPont Distaff last time out; Honchis'n Ponchis, coming off a three-month freshening following three straight runner-up finishes in stakes, and Catinatree, a 7 ¼-length optional claiming winner in her first start for new trainer Mike Hushion on June 3.


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Console life cycles could become shorter, according to Sony Computer Entertainment.
When asked whether the PS4 will follow the ten-year lifecycle of previous consoles, UK managing director Fergal Gara said his "gut feel" is that they won't be as long as they have been.
"It'll definitely be a long life cycle and we're planning for the future and the sheer scale of the technology announced certainly shows that it should last many years," he told Digital Spy.
"Ten years, yeah, it's a number that's picked out but I think it's interesting to see the PS2 is just being put to bed now, and that's a lot more than ten years.
"PS3 will continue for some period, and will have an excellent year this year, especially software-wise, it's incredibly well-positioned that stuff that's announced already and more to come as well. We'll keep them all going as long as they are viable."
He continued: "But my own gut feel? The life cycles maybe won't be quite as long in the future as they ha...
yeah, I think 6 years is the longest that a console should run. by then, the tech is always going to be incredibly dated and in need of a next gen leap.
it could run in the background, like the PS2, but even then, I dont think you would exactly call the PS2's last few years "its golden years."
Keep that tech current and up to date. Nice Sony, good Sony. :D
5 years of life cycle at the least is good number for me.
The same as this gen would be fine. I don't want to shell out 500+ dollars on a new console every 2-3 years. PC elitists, stay away because I already know what you want to say lol.
A new console should be put out every 6 years (Past that the tech is very outdated). With the previous generation being supported for 2 more years max.


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By Rick V., Team Titleist Staff On September 23, 2013
Pro V1x loyalist Henrik Stenson delivered a career-defining performance this weekend, winning in convincing fashion at the PGA Tour's grand finale, The Tour Championship. Stenson's win sealed his claim to season-long FedExCup honors and highlighted a 5-win week for Titleist golf ball players around the globe.
Joining Stenson in the winners' circle were Pro V1x loyalists Julien Quesne (70° Open d'Italia Lindt), Neil Schietekat (Platinum Classic) and Andre Stolz (South Pacific Open Championship) as well as Pro V1 loyalist Mark Wiebe (Pacific Links Hawai'i ). Five more victories on the worldwide professional golf tours confirms once again that Performance is Pro V1 and ProV1x .
Titleist golf ball players have now earned 119 victories across the Worldwide Professional Tours in 2013, more than three times the nearest competitor with 33 and more than all golf balls combined.
In total, 17,875 players have teed up Titleist golf balls in competition on the 2013 worldwide professional tours, more than six times the nearest competitor with 2,651 and more than all competitors combined.
Let's take a trip around the golfing world with the Team Titleist Tour Recap.
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EUROPEAN TOUR: 70° Open d'Italia Lindt
Julien Quesne (Pro V1x) began the final day at Golf Club Torino four shots off the lead, but he closed with a final round 5-under 67, which included a back nine 31, as he captured the 70° Open d'Italia Lindt for his second career European Tour title.
The Frenchman finished with a 12-under par 276 victory total, one shot clear of runners-up and fellow Pro V1x loyalists David Higgins and Steve Webster.
"I am very proud of this back nine," said Quesne, whose maiden victory came in the Open de Andalucía in 2012. "My attitude was very good this week and I think this is the key. To enjoy a second win on The European Tour is like a dream for me."
The win marks the 19th by Titleist golf ball loyalists on the 2013 European Tour, nearly five times the nearest competitor with 4.
Of the 145-player field, 100 players relied upon Titleist golf balls, five times the nearest competitor with 20 and more than all competitors combined.
CHAMPIONS TOUR: Pacific Links Hawai'i
It was an all-Titleist Pro V1 sudden death playoff at the Pacific Links Hawai'i, where Mark Wiebe defeated Corey Pavin with a par on the second extra hole. Both players finished at 11-under 205 in the second year of the tournament's staging, one shot ahead of fellow Pro V1 golf ball loyalist Bernhard Langer.
"I didn't play as well as I did the first two days," Wiebe said in a post-round interview. "But I played my butt off. I've never won twice in one year before."
The victory marks the 17th win for Titleist players on the 2013 Champions Tour, compared to one win for the nearest competitor.
Titleist was the most played ball in the field of 81 with 61 players, more than 10 times the nearest competitor with 6.
AUSTRALASIAN TOUR: South Pacific Open Championship
Trusting his Pro V1x golf ball, Andre Stolz won on the fifth hole of a sudden death playoff over Titleist Brand Ambassador Michael Wright (Pro V1x, 913D3 driver, 913F fairway metal, 913H hybrid, AP2 irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron putter). Another Titleist Brand Ambassador, Matt Griffin (Pro V1x, 913D3 driver, 913F fairway metal, 712U 3 and 4 utility irons, new CB irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron putter), finished solo third, two shots out of the playoff.
Stolz posted rounds of 67-66-69-66 en route to his first victory of the 2013 campaign.
Ten of the 12 players who finished among the top 10 and ties relied upon Titleist golf balls for their success, including each of the top 4.
At the 97-player event, 79 players relied upon Titleist golf balls, more than seven times the nearest competitor with 11.
SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR: Platinum Classic
Titleist Brand Ambassador Neil Schietekat (Pro V1x, 913D3 driver, 712U utility iron, CB irons, Vokey Design wedges) closed with a 4-under par 68 to clinch his maiden Sunshine Tour title. Schietekat finished with a 15-under 201 victory total, three shots clear of the next closest competitor.
Titleist Pro V1x loyalists James Kamte (Pro V1x) and Vaughn Groenewald finished solo third and fourth, respectively.
Schietekat credited his runner-up finish at the Origins of Golf tournament at Simola in July for the motivation he used in his breakthrough victory.
"Not winning never really bothered me until I came second at the Origins of Golf tournament at Simola," Schietekat said. "I told myself I should have won that one, and I started to take steps to fix things. I've been working hard on the mental side of things, and that makes a big difference."
Fifty-one players players in the 72-player Platinum Classic field relied upon Titleist golf balls, more than three times the nearest competitor with 16.
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Questing is the early line favorite (3-1) and most likely winner if she improves on a solid U. S. debut going a mile from a wide post at Gulfstream when heavily backed.
She's been getting ready for this at the Greentree training center in Saratoga. She broke her maiden at today's distance in Europe and Julien rides her back for Kiaran McLaughlin.
But it's Sweet Miss Avery (5-1) that looks the best interesting. For openers, she has never taken a backward step on the Equiform scale, the kind of incremental improvement that indicates continued development.
Trainer Michael Stidham is 23% efficient second-time turf and she comes into this with a game front-running money finish on Keeneland Poly last time out. Her recent 3F breeze was fastest of 20 in her peer group that week at Belmont.
Taking Sweet Miss Avery to win at 4-1 or greater, an exacta box with Questing; exotic players can add sharp working Considerate (12-1), from a key race, to their mix.
Running Totals: (1076) 331-210-161 Total Dollar Return: $2,281.10 [win selections only]


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WASHINGTON — A Senate panel has approved Mary Jo White's nomination to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission and sent it along for a final vote.
The Senate Banking Committee approved White's nomination on a 21-to-1 vote. Senator Sherrod Brown, Democrat of Ohio, was the only member to object.
White is expected to be confirmed by the full Senate and become the first former prosecutor to lead the agency that oversees Wall Street.
The panel also advanced Richard Cordray's nomination to continue as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. His nomination was approved on a 12-to-10 party-line vote with all Republican members opposing the nomination.
Republicans have also opposed the newly created agency and expressed interest in curtailing Cordray's power. They may try to block a final vote on Cordray's nomination.
White, who previously served as US attorney in Manhattan, told the panel last week that she would aggressively pursue enforcement of Wall Street and hold individuals accountable for misconduct. She also pledged to avoid potential conflicts of interest from her work over the past decade at a private law firm representing big banks and corporations.
In a statement after the vote, Brown said he doesn't question White's integrity or skill as an attorney.
''But I do question Washington's long-held bias towards Wall Street and its inability to find watchdogs outside of the very industry that they are meant to police,'' he said.
''Mary Jo White will have plenty of opportunities to prove me wrong. I hope she will,'' Brown said.
Critics have complained that the SEC has failed to act aggressively to charge top executives at the biggest US banks who may have contributed to the crisis that set off the Great Recession.
White would replace Elisse Walter, who has been interim chairman since Mary Schapiro resigned in December.
Cordray's nomination is less certain.
Obama used a recess appointment last year to circumvent Republicans and install Cordray as director of the consumer protection agency. The appointment expires at year's end.
Republican senators reminded Cordray at his confirmation hearing that they want to see his powers as director of the agency curbed.


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LONGMONT - The crowd cheered. The band played. The home team had just gone up 14-0 on a beautiful Saturday morning.
It couldn't be more hometown, more normal, even on a borrowed football field. And for the friends and family of the Lyons Lions, that was kind of the point.
After a devastating flood has swallowed your town, you need normal.
"This is the first time we've relaxed since the whole thing started," said parent Dave Kelly, watching the Lyons High School players form up at Everly-Montgomery Field. "I'm thinking we're going to win it. They've got so much anxiety built up."
Normally home turf for a different set of "boys in blue," Longmont High School offered its field and quite a bit more to the flood-evicted Lions. Trojan cheerleaders greeted their counterparts with goodie bags in hand. The two LHS bands played together. A banner in the stands proclaimed the unity: "LYONSTRONG: The Longmont High Student Council Supports You!"
For starting quarterback Logan Watson it couldn't have been more welcome.
"At times like this, you've got to settle down and focus on the game, let everything else leave your mind," he said. "I can't believe how many people are here to support us."
Lyons was hit first and hit hard in the St. Vrain flood, quickly becoming isolated from the rest of the Front Range. After power, phones and sewer services all failed, the National Guard began evacuating the town of 2,500 last week. The residents have been allowed back to visit flood-damaged homes, but not to return for good.
One resident, former Lyons basketball coach and teacher Gerald "Gerry" Boland, went missing early in the flooding. His body was found Thursday, a few hundred yards downstream from his home. Saturday's game against Clear Creek High School opened with a moment of silence for Boland.
"He truly loved Lyons," the announcer said over the PA system. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."
It's been a time for families. The ones that have students at Lyons but homes in Longmont have frequently been offering living space to friends from the town whose homes were cut off, ruined or destroyed by the disaster. "We have a family living with us right now," said Ann Cisar, a Lyons High office worker. "A lot of teachers do." Kelly, whose son Dawson is a freshman on the team, said his life has been a series of lines since evacuating his home. A line to leave town with the National Guard and head to LifeBridge Church in Longmont. A line to get a temporary pass back into Lyons. A line for FEMA aid. All of it helpful, he acknowledged, but it's nice to get away for a bit.
"Sunday's going to be the first day we don't have to go anywhere involving our home," said Kelly, whose family is staying in a motel in Firestone.
He'll be the first to admit that he got lucky. His home has water in the basement, he said, but many of his neighbors are far worse off. For that matter, that's probably true of his old home, too; the Kellys moved five or six years ago from a house on Park Street, one of the worst-hit parts of town. "My neighbor's house, water came in the window and just wiped them out," he said. It's not going to be completely normal for a while yet. The town's students will soon start classes at the old Main Street School, with materials and even locker contents retrieved from the dry but unusable Lyons High School. Games have been scheduled at Longmont and Skyline and even the October homecoming will be ... well, not coming home yet.Town officials have said that a true return to Lyons will be months away, maybe two, maybe six.
But for now, it'll be as normal as it can. And someday, home will return in truth.
"It'll come back," said Vicki McCarthy, a former Lyons resident, as she took tickets for the arriving crowd. "It'll be different, but it'll come back."
Scott Rochat can be reached at 303-684-5220 or email@example.com.


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My question comes from one of the letters Brian answered in today's mailbag. Brian said Oregon's or Oklahoma's.
It's a good question for all of us, so what's yours?
For me, I'd say it's either Wisconsin's or the Air-Raid offense Mike Leach ran at Texas Tech. Let me explain:
1. Wisconsin. They play smashmouth, ram-it-down-your-throat, classic Big 10 football, which I always have and always will have a soft spot for. But unlike the stereotypical "3 yards and a cloud of dust" version, Wisconsin scores a lot of points and has a lot of big plays. How do they do it? Well, first of all, the dominate at the LoS with a crew of serious maulers. Unlike the Ron Dayne days, though, they back this up with tailbacks that are as elusive as they are tough. Montee Ball is the perfect example of this: he's 5-11, 210lbs and runs a 4.46 40-yard dash. Then there's Wisconsin's underrated passing game. Tolzein completed more than 70% of his passes in 2010, which means they got the yards almost every time they tried to. This year, with Russell Wilson, they look like they've seriously leveled up in that regard, and can also use the QB as a running threat as well. As good as LSU, Alabama and Oklahoma's defenses are, I don't think anyone can stop Wisconsin when they have the ball.
2. Leach-era Texas Tech. Just look at the numbers mediocre QBs behind mediocre lines put up against legit defenses. This **** works. And, in my humble opinion, it's very elegant. At the LoS, you simply line up more targets than the defense can account for, and use misdirection, fakes and complex blocking to get guys open as quickly as possible. This might not work as well in the Big 10 as in the Big 12, given the generally higher level of defensive play beyond the elite level, but I've liked it since the first time I saw it, and hope Coach Leach finds a good new home soon.


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Concerning the name medieval technically means between the fall of Rome and about the enlightenment however it is normal associated with period between the rises of mounted knights at hasting in 1066 around the 4th or 5th crusade so whilst it is technically correct it is not thought to be. I think Dark Age might be better but I don't it.
Feudal I believe is the system of government associated with William's combination of Norman and English land laws in 1066
Better perhaps would therefore be "Anglo Saxon England", "Anglo Saxon Briton", "The heptarchy"
What about Briton: Dark Ages?
I think a constant naming scheme using ether areas or towns names should be used I would suggest towns would be easier to verify (you'd also take the shire off of Nottingham and Lincoln) preferably place with a castle or cathedral prior to 1066.
Ok I think I agree with that. I'd prefer going with towns because that pesky "shire" takes up a lot of room! For the most part I have been trying to pick Castles that pre-date or arrived right around 1066.
The division wales and England should follow Offa's Dyke... The border of Flintshire should be moved west to better approximate the actual boundary of Offa's Dyke.
Ok, that shouldn't be hard to change.
The northern most Saxon rule is suspiciously Berwick on tweed'e
... what?
The kingdom of Strathclyde would have controlled the regions named Carlisle, Cumbria and Lancaster beyond the existence of Northumbria
I'm not so sure about adding another bonus up there. Is there a major castle that would be associated with defending Strathclyde?
By taking ~ 655 it would be reasonable to establish a Cornish contented of Exeter, Devonshire and Dartmoor.
Again I'm not so sure about adding another bonus. If I added a Cornwall region I would want to add Somerset and Dorchester. Part of the structure of the map is that Castles lie in the center of bonuses rather than on the borders. I want castles to be able to retaliate against border strikes, rather than defend them immediately. I'm sort of designing this map with trench gameplay in mind.


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|'Batman' Brings Wanted Man to Police
|Russell Goldman
|Mar 4, 2013, 11:07 AM
An unidentified man dressed as Batman brought a suspected burglar to justice last week, delivering the suspect to police on Feb. 25 before he disappeared into the night.
Police in Bradford, England, today released photographs of last week's caped crusader, dressed in a sweatshirt and cape that approximates the powder-blue costume the Dark Knight wore in the 1960s.
"The person who brought the wanted man into the station was dressed in a full Batman outfit. His identity, however, remains unknown," a police spokesman told the Guardian newspaper.
Per British law, the suspect's identity has not been made public, but he has been charged with burglary, fraud and breaching a court order.
He is scheduled to appear in court March 8.


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|2005-12-22, 09:41
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Not trying to sound offensive, Cloudy, but can we get away from the comparisons with DBZ? It seems every shounen gets compared to DBZ these days, except probably D.Gray Man.
@NaNash, Renji went there to confiscate Urahara's illegal stuff he's selling.
Seriously, he probably needs a place to stay and he also wants to meet the man that trained the boy who had like 1/1000000000000000000 of experience compared to Captains, and yet managed to achieve Bankai and make Byakuya's 1000 years talk seem REALLY tame.
|2005-12-22, 12:10
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since Ichigo doesn't belong to SS
so he's not restricted to their rules.....
|2005-12-22, 13:48
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|2005-12-22, 15:37
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That was Byakuya's philosophy, you can't apply that elsewhere.
The limiters were put into place so that shinigami could go into the real world and not have their spirit pressure be detected by humans all around them, which, at full power most humans would be crushed.
Ichigo is/was never apart of Soul Society/Gotei 13, so he hasn't been restricted at all.
|2005-12-22, 18:43
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maybe Kubo isn't tellin us something that Rukia asked for a STRONG and LARGE restricion area around Ichigo when he came to fight and we still don't know that, cause if Renji and Hitsu was holding back not to cause trouble, than what would make fully realesed Ichigo (even Hollow mode) and Grimjaw (he might have not only shikai as he is suuper strong)...
|2005-12-22, 19:16
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Non Captains and Vice Captains don't have a limiter because they are assumed weaker then their superiors. I actually think it makes sense that Ikkaku isn't limited, because he simply wouldnt beat a captain (but he may be sort of on par with a vice..it's hard to tell) with their limitter off. Either way he only wanted to stay in his position to serve his captain not become one. He wanted to stay in the same division as Kenpachi. Limiters are used so the shinigami doesn't overdo things with their surpreme powers. They could cause real destruction and discord to the human world.
I'm so glad Toushiro is #2, next time he'll be #3..bu hahahaha. There's no cooler character then Toushiro ^_^
|2005-12-22, 20:10
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what the hell? I just told u that Ikkaku had his restriction area while fighting Arrankle as he was all know VC-level without showing off his secrets, so if Rangiku has a limitation than he has it for sure...
have u noticed how good Ikkaku is in hiding his reiatsu, he could teach Ichigo if they're friends
or maybe u think that restricted area in that fight wasn't for Ikkaku, but Arrnakle itself ??
|2005-12-22, 21:32
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Yumichika requested a stasis field for the shinigami to be increased. He never spoke of any restrictions. Ikkaku is not a VC or Captain, so he was not restricted. If he was, he would of had those flower symbol on him. He didn't have a shirt on for most of the fight, and unless I'm blind, I didn't see a flower
|2005-12-23, 02:22
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Renji said it best when he fought with ichigo in SS, about how his reiatsu power was limited in earth 1/10 i think compressed, while in SS there are no barriers on him to go all out.
|2005-12-23, 03:06
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|2005-12-23, 04:03
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I am an onion!
As for the Arankal, they have got to have bankai. Right now they don't need it, as they are thoroughly owning everyone's asses. I think the one Ikkaku fought was of a higher number than ten, so he doesn't count, but the other there (Grimjaw) likely have it. It's just a matter of necessity, though it'd be scary to see how monstrous they get then!
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no, i dont think they will have bankai for now.. Arancal undecimo already told hitsugaya that he would fight him with his strongest form so as to pay respect for his "captain" rank. Still, kubo can pull out a few more tricks, and i doubt that the arankals would just "hack&slash" their way out to kill.
|2005-12-23, 09:23
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And IMO seeing the good guys "overcoming the odds" a 100 times is worse than seeing them pwning them straight. At least Yoruichi/Urahara pwning Yamii was somewhat entertaining.
|2005-12-23, 09:40
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finally..read the chapter! yay.. i don't understand why people are getting disappointed though..the plot is adequate for the good guys to win.
now, all i'm waiting for here, is for grimmjaw to unleash his strength.
some random thoughts though,
i want to see the arrankaru actually using their zanpuktous..can't remember if they actually did..and if i'm wrong, someone please tell me which chapter did any of the arrankaru use their sealed zanpuktoh?
looks interesting, could it be that the strongest arrankaru is the one that resembles human most?
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Three teenage boys have admitted to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old Northern California girl who later committed suicide after photographs of the attack were circulated to classmates, according to published reports.
The San Jose Mercury News first reported the case, soon followed by the San Francisco Chronicle on Wednesday.
In September, two 16-year-old boys admitted in Santa Clara County Juvenile Court to participating in the sexual assault and possessing photos of the girl, Audrie Pott, the newspapers reported, citing documents and other sources. Both crimes are felonies.
In addition, a 17-year-old boy admitted to the same two felonies, the papers said.
The boys' names have not been released, but two have been ordered to serve 30 days —during weekends— in juvenile detention, and the third was sentenced to 45 consecutive days.


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The basic premise and various definitions of interoperability were addressed in the first tech topic along with three objectives and the overarching goal of insuring functional human interaction for an interoperable network. The second topic established a common framework for network interoperability via the Open Systems Interconnection Model and further highlighted the use of the Internet Protocol (IP) as one method of establishing interoperability between disparate network users. It was shown that by using the networking layer of the model, scalable networks could be established among otherwise incompatibly equipped networks by using IP-based protocols and routers within each network to provide an interface mechanism, hence interoperability, with other networks.
As stated in the previous topic, the operation of any network, whether an isolated local area computer network, an over-the-air radio network, or the large-scale interconnection of various networks such as the Internet, can be described in terms of the International Standards Organization (ISO) Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model1. In addition to providing a standard reference, or framework, to build the various components necessary for communications between the elements of the network, it was also shown that the networking layer provides one means to create an interface for interoperable networks. This topic looks at a different aspect of the model and suggests an alternative for creating interoperable networks.
Tech Topic #1 stated that the first objective for interoperability of a radio network was to use compatible equipment operating with the same transmission parameters, which means common radios operating on the same frequency with the same modulation characteristics, etc. This is an example of providing interoperability at the physical layer (Layer #1) of the OSI model by making sure that the components of the network operate with the same communications characteristics at the transmission interface.
The physical layer provides the mechanical, electrical, functional, and procedural characteristics necessary for the transmission of fundamental bits of information. As long as all of the users in the network operate on a common set of transmission parameters, security features, operational procedures, including agreement on any common messaging formats, etc., then interoperability may be attained and maintained. This is the conventional "same settings" mode of operation where all users share the same network.
This concept of interoperability can be extended to networks that do not have common transmission parameters by use of an interface device at the physical layer that makes the transition or translation of the parameters of one network to the parameters of another network. This concept has been used for a long time and is known simply as radio relay, retransmission, or cross-connection.
The figure below shows a typical radio relay configuration between a UHF radio and a VHF radio2. The radio relay occurs when the retransmission unit receives a UHF signal, translates it to the transmission characteristics of the other network (VHF in this case) and transmits the reformatted signal. Of course, retransmission would occur in the opposite direction as well for two-way communications. In this way, interoperability between a UHF radio network and a VHF radio network is attained. This interoperability, or bridging, is accomplished at the physical layer between the two networks.
However, in terms of the OSI model, it is important to note a very important characteristic of the retransmission facility in the diagram above. It should be recognized that in the retransmission process, the transmitted signal from the UHF radio is received and demodulated down in frequency to the original information at baseband level – that is to say all the way down to the original audio information (or perhaps to some common intermediate frequency). Then the audio or data information signal is re-modulated for the transmission characteristics of the other network – in this case the VHF network. Of course the reverse is true of transmissions from the VHF radios to the UHF radios; the retransmission requires demodulation and re-modulation. This process (the process of demodulating from transmitted signal to baseband information and re-modulating to different transmitted signal characteristics) is extremely important because it forms the basis for an entire methodology for interoperability among multiple radio networks.
By extension, if one radio network signal can be broken down and re-modulated, then several radio networks can be interconnected using the same approach. But it is important to recognize that in terms of the OSI model, interoperability is really NOT at the physical layer of transmission. In fact, it occurs at the highest layer, Layer #7 of the model, which is the application layer, or in this case, the original audio (voice) information from the user. In this case though, if the original audio information can be "handled" digitally fast enough, then interoperability is attained simply by providing a relay interconnection between the various radio networks. This concept is the basis for the Raytheon-JPS ACU 1000, ACU-M, and other equipments of this nature.3
Thus, a unique interoperability capability is provided by signal processing fast enough to satisfy any number of interconnections. The accompanying diagram (see below) illustrates this cross-connection capability for various devices and radio networks4.
Thus, a unique interoperability capability is provided by signal processing fast enough to satisfy any number of interconnections. The accompanying diagram illustrates this cross-connection capability for various devices and radio networks2. It should be noted that conventional telephones, satellite networks, cellular networks, and other trunked radio networks can also be interconnected. Each brings particular technical characteristics though, such as the delay of push-to-talk networks, that complicates the interface processing. All of this "control information" is referred to as the COR, or Carrier Operated Relay, signaling requirements. However, the diagram suggests the ability to interface numerous disparate networks and the only requirement is an interface cable between one of the radios in each network and the interoperability device. While it seems to be a relatively uncomplicated process, in fact there are several issues that make the process non-trivial.
Many of the different radio systems and networks have distinct capabilities and operating characteristics that would otherwise complicate interoperability. For example, public safety networks typically have a push-to-talk signaling technique that initiates a transmission. On the other hand, other systems use voice activation mechanisms to initiate transmissions. Other major issues involve signaling delays that are inherent in different systems such as either satellite systems or trunked-radio systems. The interoperability devices overcome these technical issues by using signal processing techniques in the interconnection process.
These and other similar systems point out some of the strengths of interoperability achieved by interface devices. These strengths include the following:
- Resiliency. The built-in versatility, reliability and alternative processing capabilities of the physical interconnections provided by the signal processing of these interface devices create a very resilient and durable environment as the basic backbone for interconnection of disparate radio networks.
- Scalability. Since each radio network relies on a single cable connection to the interoperability device, the ability to expand or reduce the neighborhood of connections is simple. As a result, it is a simple interconnection issue to expand or contract the populace of users and/or talk groups based on the interconnection of radios.
- Flexibility. Because the only interface between networks occurs at a common interface – or interoperability - device, the nature of each network is irrelevant to all other users as long as the technical parameters are considered by the interface. In this way, an interface is provided for many different types of networks and differently equipped networks since only an interconnect cable is required. In addition, because the interconnection is essentially via physical interconnection, then all services, functions, and applications can be integrated electronically across all of the networks. This is a generalization, however and the implementation of many potential services is dependent on the capabilities of the interface device.
On the other hand, there are several shortfalls to providing interoperability by using interface devices. They include the following:
- Range and frequency use limitations. The coverage area of the individual radio networks will not change with the use of interface devices. While the overall coverage area may be extended or modified by interconnecting different networks, the range of the individual networks can not change and all of the pre-existing limitations of each network will remain. In addition, while bridging individual networks together, each still requires its own frequency allocation, so there is no gain in spectral efficiency.
- Lack of prioritization. Similar to IP-based interoperability, transmissions via an interface system do not necessarily provide for prioritization of traffic or assured access/transmission. In fact, there may be some negative impact to the overall traffic flow in the conjoined networks due to increased traffic volume. Once again, it is extremely important that the human operational aspects of both networks be reconciled so there is agreement on the use between the two. Furthermore, while there are methods in either hardware of software to obtain prioritization of traffic, it is extremely important to resolve these issues at the operational level.
- Issues of authentication and verification remain. Similar to IP-based network interoperability, it is incumbent on the individual network operators to insure authentication of users and traffic between either users or networks. Therefore, absent the active intervention of the network operators, it is difficult to verify network participants and network traffic. Once again, operational issues must generally be resolved on the human level! This is extremely important because the integration of a new network does not simply follow once an interface cable connection is made. In fact, an operator must establish the new radio interface and any intended talk-group affiliations.
- Addressing and location identification. Although each network has its own inherent control and addressing scheme that includes the establishment of desired talk groups, the admission or deletion of elements to an expanded network must be done by a network administrator who is able to update or revise the address elements of the interoperable network. This is particularly evident in the case of radio interfaces, since any addressing or identification may or may not exist a priori.
- Centralized control. With the interconnection of disparate networks via a physical interface, a single focal point for control of the larger integrated network is necessary. As suggested earlier, the operational characteristics of the joined networks must be agreed upon a priori and shared among all users – recall the human interoperability issue!
- Potential security issues. If a closed security network is established, then all elements of the network including those that are interoperable via a physical interconnection must employ the same security measures. These measures and procedures may not be the same among different networks that are brought together by the interconnection.
In summary, interoperability for disparate public safety networks is certainly possible by employing interconnection devices that permit the direct interconnection of various systems.
1 See ISO/IEC 7498-1:1994, Information technology -- Open Systems Interconnection -- Basic Reference Model: The Basic Model.
2Handbook of Patchwork Interoperability, A Complete Non-technical Primer, Revision 2.2, JPS Communications Inc., September 2004.
3 See Raytheon-JPS ACU Interoperability Products.
4 See Handbook of Patchwork Interoperability, A Complete Non-technical Primer, Revision 2.2, JPS Communications Inc., September 2004.


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Successful entrepreneurs share many common traits, but they also share the absence of certain traits. And the latter spells opportunity for those who want to get ahead of the competition.
That's because if you knew that you and your competitors were equally lacking at certain basic skills, you could consciously work to upgrade or delegate those abilities to leave the competition well behind.
Personal-assessment expert Bill J. Bonnstetter of Arizona-based TTI Performance Systems Ltd. has been studying entrepreneurs for years. In a recent article for the HBR Blog Network run by the Harvard Business Review, Bonnstetter identified four common traits serial entrepreneurs lack. See if you recognize any of these deficiencies in yourself:
Empathy: Entrepreneurs often build products and companies to help people meet needs or deal with problems, but their commitment is on an intellectual or market basis — not on a personal level, Bonnstetter says. "They do this in hopes of a return on investment," not to make friends or improve their personal relationships. But empathy is a key attribute for effective leaders and coaches. If your business depends on teamwork and individual effort, consider how a little more personal warmth and caring might help you reach your goals faster.
Self-management: "Entrepreneurial-minded people are not proficient in managing themselves and their time," Bonnstetter notes. "Often they need assistance managing everyday tasks and should hire or delegate them to someone who has mastered this skill."
Planning and organizing: It's not that entrepreneurs are more impulsive than anyone else; they are so task-oriented that if they ever spent time planning every task or meeting on their to-do list, they would never get anything done. Once again, consider downloading this job on a dependable aide. Hiring someone to manage your calendar, organize meetings, keep you on schedule and de-clutter your office can help you overcome these weaknesses and achieve greater efficiency, Bonnstetter says.
Analytical problem-solving: Entrepreneurs believe in action and fast decisions. "By nature they do not have time to collect and analyze the data," Bonnstetter says. "They see numbers as getting in their way, and they should — everyone who has told them an idea wouldn't pan out has used data and logic to illustrate that point." He suggests entrepreneurs focus on creating and promoting their vision and mission, and hire people to create an executable strategy and follow through on the details.
Bonnstetter's firms came to these conclusions by comparing the attributes of a group of serial entrepreneurs to a control group of 17,000 people. The group was assessed on its mastery of 23 important job-related skills.
Of course, Bonnstetter notes that the serial entrepreneurs in his study display several key strengths, too. In a previous article for HBR Blog Network, he noted that the entrepreneurs scored well above average in four key skills: persuasion; leadership; personal accountability; and goal orientation. These skills obviously represent key advantages to entrepreneurial types, so you might want to work on upgrading these skills as well.
Anything your competitors can do, you need to do better.
Click here to read Bonnstetter's article, "The Skills Most Entrepreneurs Lack." Or click here to read his earlier piece, "The Skills That Make an Entrepreneur."


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Cross had 142 votes to 62 for Dean in complete, unofficial returns to win a sixth term in the office he has held since 2003. Dean was the mayor's first opponent since Cross won his first term in 2003 by defeating the late Joe Woodson.
Cross served 12 years as Upshur County Sheriff before becoming mayor, while Dean was a councilman in the 1970s and was making his first run for public office since unsuccessfully running for mayor 37 years ago. Cross and Dean ran a low-key campaign which drew only 204 people, or 6.81 percent of the city's registered 2,997 voters to the polls, according to the Upshur County Clerk's Office.
More than half those who cast ballots—112—did so early before Saturday, the clerk's office said.
Cross was at the Upshur County Courthouse, where votes were tabulated Saturday night, when City Secretary Kathy Davidson Hoover informed him he had won. "You're stuck with me another two years," Mrs. Hoover joked in telling the mayor the outcome.
Cross then told The Mirror he appreciated his supporters' votes, and that "We're going to keep doing the same thing we've been doing." He had campaigned on the motto of retaining "a winning team" at City Hall, citing accomplishments during his 10 years in office.
Two City Councilmen, Jose Cavazos of District 2 and Brian Williams of District 3, also won reelection without opposition Saturday as Cavazos got 40 votes and Williams polled 76 in unofficial returns.
The first five of the 15 proposed charter amendments were bundled, requiring a single vote to approve all or none, and passed 142-36. They expand the number of City Council members, allow the mayor to vote on all issues rather than only to break ties, change rules of procedure, change the proceeding on adopting the city budget and alter the time for elections.
The other propositions and their winning unofficial vote totals included:
Proposition 6--Requiring the city publish ordinances sooner than it does now, 154-29
Proposition 7--Defining the City Manager's Powers and Duties, 148-36
Proposition 8--Providing for what happens in the City Manager's absence from work, 138-33
Proposition 9--Changing procedure for naming Fire Chief (who will still be elected by the Fire Department), 148-24
Proposition 10--Providing that the City Manager's proposed budget takes effect if the City Council fails to adopt a budget, 144-38
Proposition 11--Setting effective date of budget and regulating certification of copies, 155-24
Proposition 12--Providing the budget establishes the amount to be raised by property tax, 137-38
Proposition 13--Regulating filing to run for office, 142-30
Proposition 14--Changing the wording in the oath of office, 154-24
Proposition 15--Reducing the number of members of the Charter Review Commission, 140-28.