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Giant solar plane unveiled ahead of round-the-world bid
Pilots aim for first such trip fuelled only by sun's power in craft that weighs only as much as a car but has wings longer than a jumbo jet's
The Swiss-made plane built for the first round-the-world solar flight has wings longer than a Boeing 747 jumbo jet yet weighs only about as much as a large car.
The Solar Impulse 2, unveiled to the world on Wednesday at Switzerland's Payerne air force base, is a bigger and better version of the single-seater prototype that first took flight five years ago.
The original plane demonstrated that a solar-powered plane can fly through the night, hop from Europe to Africa and cross the width of the United States.
But its successor needs to be able to stay in the air far longer, because the pilots expect the lumbering aircraft to take at least five days and five nights to cross the Pacific and Atlantic oceans on its journey around the globe next year.
The new version can theoretically stay airborne indefinitely, according to Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg, who founded the Solar Impulse project over a decade ago. Piccard and Borschberg, who will alternately pilot the plane, admit that now they are the weakest link.
To help them, the plane has an autopilot function, a toilet, a comfortable business-class-style seat and enough space in the ergonomic cockpit for the pilot to lie down and either exercise a little or get some rest.
"I mean, the airplane can fly a month. The question is, what can the pilot do?" Borschberg asked. "So we have a sustainable airplane in terms of energy; we need to develop a sustainable pilot."
American businessman and adventurer Steve Fossett completed the longest non-stop flight in aviation history in 2006, flying 42,469 kilometres in about 76 hours but stopping early because of mechanical problems.
Compared to its predecessor, Solar Impulse 2 has better batteries for storing energy soaked up from the sun by the roughly 17,200 solar cells that cover the massive wings, which at 72 metres are equal to those of the largest passenger planes.
The wingspan, in fact, is eight metres longer than the first prototype - longer even than the wings of a Boeing 747 - but the entire plane still weighs only 2.3 tonnes, about the same as a family car. To maintain its weight budget, the materials in the updated plane are lighter than before, and it has more efficient electric motors.
That's important because while the journey will be broken up into several stages, the aircraft's maximum speed of 140 km/h means it will have to stay in the air for several days in a row during the long transoceanic legs.
"I think we're going to be in this cockpit being aware of the privilege it is to fly in the first and only airplane that can stay in the air forever," Piccard said.
Borschberg said the trip next year would take about 20 flying days, spread over three months. The pilots said they wanted to unveil the plane now because they had just finished building it and would test it during May and June.
The first plane needed perfect weather each day to recharge the battery, and it was smaller and not built to be as trouble-free.
The new plane can cross small cloud layers, and "if it's partly cloudy during the day we can cope with that as well", Borschberg said.
The solitary nature of the flight could be a problem. But adding a second seat would have meant adding too much weight to the plane because another parachute and more oxygen, water and food would also have been needed.
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Plans for implementing a program to combat anti-Semitism in America will be formulated at a two-day national conference which will open in New York on Feb. 12, it was announced here today by the American Jewish Congress.
Pointing out that "anti-Semitism has become the most widely used weapon of every anti-democratic or Fascist movement, organization and group in America," Dr. Stephen S. Wise, president of the American Jewish Congress, declared that his organization is "determined to battle against those enemies of the Republic banded together as anti-Semites who, appealing to the lowest racial and religious prejudices, vainly hope by that sign of infamy to conquer and rule America. To wage and win this war, we call upon all loyal American citizens of every race and creed in the interest of our beloved country and in their own interests to stand with us, to cooperate with us, in the extirpation of that monstrous evil."


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When someone you consider delusional announces he's sure your party's candidate will win, is that reason for celebration, or concern?
Glenn Beck predicted on his radio show Tuesday that Hillary Clinton will be the next president of the United States. This is problematic for me, as I am in the habit of dismissing anything Glenn Beck says as probable lunacy.
Beck claimed he was leaked Hillary's 2016 campaign strategy by a friend who knows "Hillary people." He says when he heard it he exclaimed, "Oh my gosh, she's going to win the presidency."
From The Blaze:
Beck said Clinton's "people" told his friend: "The right is so stupid. They just don't get it. You guys are going to all be fighting on Benghazi and everything else, and here's what Hillary is going to do. [She is going to say], 'Do you remember when America was good? Do you remember when we had jobs and we were building towards a brighter future, and things were really happening? The Clinton administration, we had it under control. Things were good, and … we're going to do better. We're going to replant our flag in the traditional things that you understand.' And this is what made me say, 'Oh, my gosh, she's going to win.'"
"Pat and I both have said in the past, 'I would so gladly take Bill Clinton right now. Don't those years seem simple and good [compared to today]?'"
CNN reported that Glenn Beck was pleased to throw in the towel on behalf of Republicans, saying:
"We can talk about Ronald Reagan all we want, [but] nobody remembers Ronald Reagan. It was too long ago. The Clinton years are the golden years."
"And what we will do is play the game of technicality, technicality — all of them valid, but that's what it would be viewed as. We already have friends on the left who say, 'Will you guys just shut up about Benghazi?' They've won that. Same with the IRS. All of it. And while we're talking about technicalities and the past, they're going to be talking about a past that was brightly remembered, and they will talk about the America we will become. She will win."
It's strangely unsettling to want to agree with anything Glenn Beck has to say, but I do admit to feeling a measurable degree of amusement knowing:
- Glenn Beck looks back fondly on the Clinton years.
- Glenn Beck is scared to his core of Hillary Clinton.
- Glenn Beck has a friend.
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text: Per ESPN - Linebacker Melvin Ingram suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, the San Diego Chargers announced in a statement. The left knee injury was suffered during the Chargers' organized team activities Tuesday morning. Ingram was San Diego's first-round pick in the 2012 draft. He had 41 tackles (21 solo), one forced fumble and one sack for a young, developing linebacking corps. The Chargers saw veteran edge rushers Shaun Phillips and Antwan Barnes leave in free agency and had been expecting Ingram, who came on strong toward the end of last season, to provide a strong rush. With Ingram presumably lost for the season, San Diego is bringing in free agent Dwight Freeney on Wednesday for a visit, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. San Diego's new general manager, Tom Telesco, spent the past 15 seasons in Indianapolis, where the Colts drafted Freeney. -- It sucks to lose a player during OTA's but it happens. The reason I bring this up is because of the bolded part. They will most definitely try to sign a vet to replace him. Telesco's ties to Indy probably mean they go after Dwight, which makes sense (kind of) because he played 3-4 OLB last year (albeit not very well, but at least he did). The article didn't say it directly, but I imagine they will try to bring in John for a visit if they can't get Dwight. Personally, I hope they land Dwight so we can still get John.


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A widening crackdown on alcohol-selling businesses in Savannah could result in hundreds of service industry workers losing their jobs, industry and city representatives said Monday.
Owners and operators of bars, restaurants, package stores and groceries expressed their frustration at the proposals at a public meeting that drew a crowd of about 100 people at the Civic Center.
Under the latest version of a local ordinance that's been in the works since June, any worker who serves alcohol in Savannah would be required to have a city-approved license.
The license would be subject to a criminal background check that an industry representative said could eliminate about 20% of the workforce in businesses that already are subject to a 50% turnover.
A city representative said about 5,000 to 6,000 workers could be required to have a license under the proposal. If those estimates are correct, the city could lose at least 1,000 jobs.
The proposal started out as an initiative to combat underage drinking at Savannah bars and nightclubs. But it since has widened to include restaurants, package stores, groceries -- and possibly more -- at a time when the economy already has imperiled many service jobs.
'Underestimated the Scope'
Business owners and managers showed up to voice their opinions in hopes of reshaping the ordiance at a public meeting.
Key refrains included how many workers the ordinance would affect and who should be punished for underage drinking violations.
"If you take everyone who works at a Seven-Eleven, everyone who works at Sam's and Wal-Mart, everyone who puts their hands on a bottle, I'd say you're talking at least 10,000 people," said George Grady, of Chugger's restaurant and bar on Mall Blvd. "You don't punish [car dealer] Dan Vaden when someone gets a D.U.I."
City Revenue Director Buddy Clay led the meeting. He explained that only workers who pour alcohol -- including bartenders, certain restaurant workers and their managers -- would be subject to the license and the background check. Anyone who sells alcohol -- including clerks at package, grocery and convenience stores -- would be subject to mandatory training, but not the licensure and background check.
That still didn't satisfy Trina Brown of The Rail pub on Congress Street, who called the background checks and license requirement an overregulatory and privacy-violating intrusion of government.
"The fact is that we have people in Savannah who have records and they have to work somewhere," said Brown. "And especially if they do their job very well, I want to protect their security in a job."
Michael Vaquer, a lobbyist for the Georgia Restaurant Association, drew sustained applause when he called on city officials to limit the background check requirement and extend the license start-up time.
"We think the city has underestimated the scope of the people who will have to be required to pass the criminal background check," said Vaquer. "You must not risk the effects of the ordinance imploding on its own weight."
Vaquer suggested that the background check be limited to alcohol violations. It currently includes other infractions. He suggested that current workers be grandfathered in. Currently they are not. And he also suggested that businesses be given more than the ordinance's 240 days to implement the license and training requirements.
At Monday's meeting, city officials did not make clear whether the proposals would affect non-profit organizations that use volunteers to serve alcohol at special events, such as fundraisers; or small businesses that hire extra help for limited periods of time, such as during the city's beer- and profit-swilled St. Patrick's Day festivities.
'Trying to kill a gnat with a sledgehammer.'
Savannah's crackdown on alcohol-selling establishments began with concerns on City Council about underage drinking violations, which are enforced by the Savannah-Chatham Police Department.
But no member of City Council attended Monday's public meeting nor did any representative from the police department. The only two public officials present at the meeting were Clay and Assistant City Manager Chris Morrill.
At the most previous meeting of City Council several weeks ago, however, some members expressed their frustration that the widening crackdown has gone too far.
"Let's not forget the intent," said Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson. "We're trying to kill a gnat with a sledgehammer."
At Monday's public forum, Clay and Morrill stressed that the proposal is subject to change based on public input.
"We don't have a perfect ordinance," said Clay. "That's why we're here tonight. We want to tweak it."
City Council members could approve the ever-changing plans on Thursday, the third time the ordinance has come before the council.
If council members approve the ordinance on Thursday, they'd have to vote on it one more time, perhaps in two weeks, before it goes into effect. If council members again reject it on Thursday, they would have to give city staff direction as to what to do.


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Game Sixty-Four: Cubs (32-31) vs. Indians (29-40)
Game Time – 12:05pm C.T.
Coverage – TV: WGN TV – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 175
Location – Wrigley Field, Chicago
Ted Lilly (7-4, 2.94/1.06) vs. Tomo Ohka (0-1, 4.24/1.18)
Can the Cubs win three in a row? The Cubs have shown they can hit late in games over the last two days, it is time for them to get out in front early and give one of their starters a win.
Ted Lilly will face a very good Indians' offense this afternoon led by an ex-teammate. Mark DeRosa lit up Ted Lilly in Mesa during Spring Training and many thought Lilly tipped his pitches that afternoon. When he was questioned about it back in March, Lilly promised there would be different results if he faced DeRosa during this series.
Carl Pavano was originally scheduled to start today for the Tribe but was pushed back to next week due to a sore neck. The Cubs will face former Brewer, Tomo Ohka instead. Ohka is coming off his first big league start since June 6, 2007 when he was with the Blue Jays. Ohka put together a solid outing in a loss to the Cardinals … his only mistakes, two solo home runs by Albert Pujols.
So while the Cubs' offense tries to build off the last two games … it all starts with Ted Lilly.
The Cubs have won Lilly's last four starts and on the year they are 9-4 when Lilly takes the ball.
'The Bulldog' has been very good at Wrigley this season (4-1 in six starts with a 1.48 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP) and the Cubs will need a similar performance this afternoon. One of the keys to Lilly's success this year has been his ability to throw strikes. Lilly has walked only 20 batters in 85 2/3 innings to go along with 69 strikeouts … and at home, just five walks in 42 2/3 innings with 38 strikeouts. The Indians figure to hit a couple of longballs this afternoon and Lilly must limit them to solo shots.
Ted Lilly is 1-0 in his last three starts with a 1.27 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP with just three walks in 21 1/3 innings (three earned runs on 18 hits with 17 strikeouts).
Lilly is 4-3 in 11 career games, nine starts, against the Tribe with a 4.28 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP.
- Jamey Carroll – 3-for-10 with a double and a home run
- Mark DeRosa – 2-for-10 with a home run and a walk
- Ryan Garko – 0-for-3
- Travis Hafner – 2-for-12 with a double and a walk
- Victor Martinez – 3-for-8 with 2 walks
- Jhonny Peralta – 0-for-3 with a walk
The Cubs will get their first look at Tomo Ohka today in an Indians' uniform. The last time they faced the veteran right-hander he was in a Brewers' uniform. A very different Cubs' roster beat Ohka on August 8, 2006. Carlos Marmol picked up his fifth win as a starter and Ryan Dempster recorded his 22nd save of the year … Jacque Jones and John Mabry both went deep in the 6-3 win. But that was then…
Ohka will make his second start of the year for the Indians after missing the entire 2008 season. Ohka gave up on two runs on seven hits in seven innings to the Cardinals without a walk and two strikeouts. Today will be Ohka's fourth game of the year. Before his start against the Cardinals he put together two five-inning relief appearances for Eric Wedge.
The Cubs should be familiar with Ohka. While he did not fool the Yankees or Twins in his two relief outings (six runs, all earned, on 11 hits in 10 innings with two walks and three strikeouts), his start against the Cardinals is concerning. For a pitcher that has not fared too well in his career to hold the Cardinals to only two Albert Pujols home runs he must have found something that worked … at least for one day.
Ohka is 1-2 in five career starts against the Cubs with a 7.30 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP.
- Koyie Hill – 0-for-3
- Reed Johnson – 0-for-6
- Derrek Lee – 7-for-20 with 3 home runs and 5 walks
- Aaron Miles – 0-for-2
- Alfonso Soriano – 2-for-2 with a walk
Let's Talk Cubs Baseball….


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Seal View is a beautiful 4 star luxury ground floor apartment situated on Whitehall Landing, Captain Cook's old shipyard in Whitby town centre.
This extremely popular apartment is loved by all generations and includes benefits for disabled holiday makers. It has the most spectacular views of the river and harbour towards Whitby Abbey. The popular shopping area of Church Street, Tate Hill beach, amenities and eateries are all within 8 to 10 minutes stroll on the flat.
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text: Don't let the name fool you: there's nothing anonymous about the Men. Yesterday, the impossible-to-Google band released their stellar third album, Tomorrow's Hits, and if you enjoy listening to the barroom recklessness of the Replacements or the grittiness of Exile on Main Street, you should check it out. Or at least watch the music video for "Pearly Gates," in all its old school, police chase beauty. It looks the way the album sounds: always on the move and perfectly composed in its imperfect chaos.


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Compaq Chairman and CEO Michael Capellas is doing pretty well even if Compaq isn't. Capellas got a salary raise in 2001 to $1.6 million, and Compaq forgave $2.1 million in loan payments he owed, the company said in its annual SEC filing. Capellas also received 850,000 stock options that would have an estimated value of $5.2 million if Compaq shares go up 5 percent per year.
Hewlett-Packard Chairman and CEO Carly Fiorina also did OK for herself. She was awarded $13.5 million worth of stock options in 2001 and $1 million in salary, according to HP's recent SEC filing. HP also paid roughly $250,000 of Fiorina's expenses, including $40,739 toward "company-required personal use of corporate aircraft" and $167,177 in housing assistance during the fiscal year, which ended Oct. 31. Nice work if you can get it.
It's not been the best of times for Bob Moffat, general manager of IBM's Personal and Printing Systems Group. In January, his unit reported a $17 million fourth-quarter 2001 loss on a nearly 32 percent decline in revenue. And last month, the PC unit,much to the dismay of the channel,began axing all the channel field sales reps in favor of telesales support. Plus, his biography on the IBM Web site reveals that he serves as the partnership executive assigned to imploded energy trader Enron. Ouch.
We have to admit: Peter Blackmore, Compaq's executive vice president of sales and services, doesn't make us randy, baby. But he does do a fair imitation of Austin Powers. As part of the festivities surrounding last month's Houston Marathon, an event sponsored by Compaq, Blackmore got dressed up as the "International Man of Mystery." U.K. native Blackmore easily slipped into the role. It's all in the accent, we say.
Speaking of semantics, Symantec CFO Greg Myers described the growing Internet security market in a decidedly colorful way at last week's Banc of America Securities technology conference in San Francisco: "There's a ton of sand in this cat box for anybody to do a great job if you're capable."
He also told the packed crowd not to expect to get Boston Red Sox tickets with a new security appliance Symantec plans to release in March, code-named Fenway. The appliance, by the way, will integrate antivirus protection, intrusion detection, firewall and VPN capabilities, and will target small businesses and small offices, Myers said.
At the same conference, Network Associates Chairman and CEO George Samenuk drew an analogy to football to describe additions to the company's management team. "Last year I felt like I was going into a Raiders game with three out of 11 football players. Now we have 10 out of 11 football players. Going forward, we have a team on the field that can deliver rock-solid results." As it turns out, Samenuk is a huge football fan and played on the team at Brown University.
It seems that Bill Gates is having issues with employees on both sides of the Atlantic. Employees of Corbis Sygma, the European photo agency owned by Gates, are on strike, upset that the company can't come up with what it deems a decent "social" plan. Corbis recently laid off 42 of its photographers to become "independent producers and partners of the agency."


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Receive the child in reverence. Educate the child in love. Send the child forth in freedom. - Rudolf Steiner, Founder of Waldorf Education
Grade by grade, the Lower School curriculum follows the development of the child, considering his or her physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. This makes the educational experience relevant, engaging, and satisfying.
Ideally, the class teacher moves with the class from 1st grade through eighth grade enabling a deep understanding of the child as an individual and the class as a community. This continuity enhances the children's learning in both the academic and social realms. The day begins with the class teacher and a lively two hour Main Lesson which concentrates on one subject for a period of 3 to 4 weeks everyday. This can be a lesson on any subject: math, science, history, English, or geography. In these classes the students create an ongoing record of work in their own "main lesson books" which are filled with observations, diagrams, essays, and illustrations. In addition to the main lesson, the student's day is enriched with a variety of special subject and skills classes taught by teachers who are experts in their fields. Main lessons are indicated below in bold type. The number of times per week a special subject class is held is indicated beside the subject.
Spanish instruction begins in the 1st grade. At the end of 6th grade, students may switch to German or continue with Spanish.
Eurythmy, taught throughout the grades, is a form of movement unique to Waldorf schools. It is a graceful and beautiful art form where the participants move in a group to music or poetry. In Eurythmy, certain gestures or movements correspond to musical tones and sounds in language such as letter sounds. It is an effective and artistic means of helping children to develop body integration and physical coordination.
Music curriculum beigins in the 1st grade as group singing and instruction on the recorder and lyre in Grades 1-3. Each student chooses a string instrument at the end of 3rd grade. They may switch to a woodwind or brass instrument at the end of 6th grade. Private lessons are required in 4th through 8th grade. Students are expected to devote time to instrument practice each day.
Class trips begin in 3rd grade with a trip to a farm in upstate New York. Each grade takes a trip during the school year. These trips into the woods and mountains are designed to meet the children's developmental level, help them gain self-confidence, and encourage their connection to the natural world and to each other. In 5th grade, students travel to a Waldorf school within our AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America) region to participate in an Olympiad competition with 5th graders from other Waldorf schools. Examples of uppergrade trips include canoeing in Everglades, rafting in West Virginia, hiking and rock-climbing in the south west.
English and math skills classes with specialists begin in 6th grade and continue through 8th grade, augmenting the math and English work done with the class teacher during main lessons.
Sports programs begin in 5th grade. Students may participate in soccer, basketball, baseball/softball, or cross country. In the early grades, movement curriculum focuses on cooperative games and fine motor skills.
Homework begins in the 3rd or 4th grade. At this time, the focus is on building good homework habits. The complexity of the homework and the time required to complete it will increase as the students move up through the grades. By 7th and 8th grades, increased academic demands may require students to devote an hour or so each night to homework. Special projects could demand time during the weekends for completion. The time required to complete homework will, of course, vary from student to student.
Student progress reports come in the form of narrative reports beginning in the 1st grade with the class teacher and each special subject teacher contributing their observations. These reports are sent at the end of the school year in June. Parent teacher conferences are held in January and teachers are generous with their time throughout the school year for discussion with parents. Letter grades are included in the narrative reports beginning in 8th grade. Students get ample feedback on their work in daily conversation with their teachers, through frequent main lesson book checks, and in grades four and higher, ample quizzes and exams. We do not administer standardized tests until the PSAT and SAT in high school. Our students perform above the local public school average on the SAT.
Parent evenings are held three to four times per school year and offer the opportunity to meet with the teacher and fellow parents to see the children's work, learn more about the curriculum, plan class events or trips, and build the class community.
Media exposure is discouraged for children in fourth grade and below. While we do not desire to monitor your child's media use, we strongly encourage you to do so. Children who regularly use media have more difficulty attending to and engaging in our curriculum. More information can be found in the Lower School Handbook.
Practical matters - Children may choose to bring a snack and lunch each day or they may purchase lunch from our lunch program for $5 per day. The menu is available on our website. They will have two recess periods each day after snack and lunch. We feel it is important for children to be outdoors for part of each day and so they will need the proper gear to be outdoors in wet and cold weather.


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When reserving a Standard Room at Westminster Hotel in Livingston, NJ, select from one king-size or two full-size Hollandia International beds. Our extended stay hotel guests will appreciate the dresser/swivel TV cabinet/table combo, which offers oversized desk space with a Herman Miller ergonomic chair, a highly versatile entertainment center and plenty of storage.
Standard Suite bedrooms feature one king-size Hollandia International adjustable bed and the same set of amenities as a Standard Room, plus the perk of extra dining and living space. Standard Suites include a completely separate parlor area with a dining table for four people, two sofas, an additional television and your choice of either a second bath or a small kitchenette. Our convenient kitchenettes are comprised of a sink, refrigerator and microwave oven.
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The biggest surprise of the 2011 season, at least from an individual standpoint, was undoubtedly Asdrubal Cabrera's sudden power surge.
Through his first four seasons in the big leagues, Cabrera had hit just 18 home runs and never more than six in a single year. So even the most optimistic of Tribe fans couldn't have seen his 25-homer barrage coming last season.
As we look forward to 2012, the questions that need to be answered now are: where did the power come from and can it be sustained? But the question that might be easier to answer is: where didn't Cabrera's power improve?
I've broken down Cabrera's performance in every way I can possibly think – type of pitch, pitch location, count, etc – and in every situation his power numbers surged in 2011. But one area did stand out above the rest.
As a left handed batter (so when facing right handed pitching) Cabrera began crushing pitches on the outside part of the plate. The heat maps below show Cabrera's Isolated Slugging (essentially extra bases per at-bat) on pitches on the outside portion of the plate.
As the heat maps illustrate, Cabrera's power on the outer half was almost nonexistent during the previous two seasons. But in 2011, he began driving pitches to the opposite field, even reaching for pitches just off the outside corner.
Oddly enough, Cabrera's average on these pitches remained steady (improved from .277 to.284). But his true power numbers improved dramatically. From 2009-10, 318 of Cabrera's at-bats ended on a pitch on the outer portion of the plate and only one left the yard. In 2011, however, Cabrera belted 10 home runs on these pitches in just 194 at-bats.
So can Cabrera repeat this performance?
It's entirely possible that some luck was involved, especially with the 10 home runs. However, when luck is the driving force between a dramatic change in stats, we often see a significant rise in batting average on balls in play (BABIP), which wasn't the case for Cabrera. As previously his mentioned, his average remained steady, indicating that the jump in power is likely a repeatable skill which he developed over the course of the past year.
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The last time most NFL fans saw J.J. Watt, the Texans defensive end was bloodied, beaten and in a really bad mood.
After Houston squandered a 17-point, second-half lead last week in a 23-20 overtime loss to Seattle, Watt was asked how he'd sustained a gash on his nose that required six stitches to close: "I hit people for a living," he said.
Watt went on to explain he was "pissed off" because he can't "fricking stand losing" and, three days later, he still wasn't Mr. Sunshine when he met the Houston media.
Still mad about that loss, J.J.?
"I have a lot of anger, man," Watt said.
Given that backdrop, it's tempting to say the NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year will arrive supremely motivated when the Texans meet the 49ers on Sunday night at Candlestick Park.
The truth? Watt, 24, has a well-earned reputation for attacking each day the same way, dating to his days as an unsatisfied tight end at Central Michigan in 2007, where he spent one season. Watt left the school, famously worked at Pizza Hut, walked on at Wisconsin and transformed himself into the No. 11 pick in the 2011 draft.
On Wednesday, Texans coach Gary Kubiak said he knew Watt was talented, but suggested the key to his wild success couldn't be precisely gauged two years ago: Watt always plays angry, man.
"That's one thing you're always trying to measure during the draft when a player comes out. One thing about this kid, he's as driven as anybody I've ever been around," said Kubiak, who is in his 29th NFL season as a player and coach.
Last year, Watt, 6-foot-5 and 289 pounds, had one of the most dominating seasons by a defensive lineman in NFL history. His league-leading 20.5 sacks matched the sixth-highest total in league history and he led the Texans in tackles (81), tackles for loss (39), quarterback hits (42), forced fumbles (4) and fumble recoveries (2).
With 16 passes defensed – mostly passes batted away at the line of scrimmage — he became the only player with at least 15 sacks and 15 passes defensed since the latter stat was officially tracked in 1991. He was a near-unanimous pick for Defensive Player of the Year, receiving 49 of 50 votes.
The 49ers have sounded sufficiently impressed.
Said Jim Harbaugh: "He can ruin a game. He can ruin a game for his opponent."
And offensive coordinator Greg Roman: "Boy, he can stir it up. He stirs it up run game, pass game, front side, back side, double teamed, single blocked. This guy is a handful."
Running back Frank Gore whistled when asked about Houston's defensive front: "No. 99 (Watt), I call 'Little Justin Smith.'"
Given his scant experience, it would seem premature to compare Watt to Smith, the 49ers' All-Pro defensive tackle who has logged 10 more seasons, played in 157 more games and garnered three more Pro Bowl berths.
Smith, however, doesn't mind the parallels.
"Down the road, he'd be a guy I'd like to watch just play," Smith said. "He'll be a guy, a few years from now when I'm done playing, he'll be a guy that I'd like to tune in and watch."
Smith initially chuckled when it was noted Watt is often compared to him: "Go ahead and say it," he said, a nod to the fact that the two are often described as all-out-effort players with "nonstop motors."
Such descriptions, while accurate, ignore their athleticism.
At the 2011 combine, Watt's vertical jump (37 inches) ranked second among 57 defensive linemen and his broad jump (120 inches) was third. He finished behind players who are currently NFL outside linebackers in both categories.
"Sometimes I see him plant and make a play from the backside that you just really don't see a lot of guys make," 49ers center Jonathan Goodwin said. "When you see him on film, and keep seeing the type of plays he's makes, you definitely realize there's something special about him as a whole player."
Watt, who weighed 9 pounds, 14 ounces at birth, also has genetics on his side. His hands, which measure 11 1/8 inches from thumb to pinkie, matched the largest among defensive linemen at the '11 combine. His massive mitts – along with his vertical jump – explain his ability to bat away passes, which has earned him the nickname "J.J. Swatt" and inspired countless "Swatt Team" signs at Houston's Reliant Stadium.
His blend of size, effort, ability has Watt on track for another memorable season. Despite receiving increased attention, he is tied for 10th in the NFL in sacks (3.5). According to system used by Pro Football Focus, his grade (+27.9) is nearly double that of the league's second-most effective 3-4 defensive end, New Orleans' Cameron Jordan (+15.5).
In the course of a game, Watt invariably lines up at every spot on the defensive line, and San Francisco left tackle Joe Staley said each of the 49ers' offensive linemen will square off against him.
Noting his cranky mood after last week's loss, a Houston reporter asked Watt if he felt poorly for the host of linemen that will face him Sunday night.
"I feel the same way every week," Watt said.


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As she follows the forensic trail to the real killer, she gradually realises that someone has been spinning a web for years with the aim of entrapping her. Who is it, and why are they so desperate to be rid of her?
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According to Robert A. Hollingshead, Hull's Fire Chief, there were no existing power outages on Tuesday morning, and overall things had returned to normal.
A tree fell into a house. The wind also blew off the roof of the Department of Conservation and Recreation bandstand on Nantasket beach, however overall the damage was minimal, he said.
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The Latest Updates to The 94th Photo Gallery
History of the 94th Infantry Division Association Annual Reunions
94th WWII War Deaths
94th Midwest Chapter
94th Infantry Division History from WWI to 2010
302nd L Company
Chapter Meetings by Region
Point of Contact by Region
Mementoes - 94th Infantry Division
For 94th Inf Div The Attack Magazine
The 94th ID song [composed recently]
94th Infantry Football Pilgrims
|National Archives and Records Administration
94th DIV Force Sustainment History
Missing Veterans
National Personnel Records Center
National World War II Memorial
North Platte Canteen
On the Way: The Story of the 94th Infantry Division
One Last Mission
Peace Monument near Sinz Germany
Roland Sluder Recalls Guarding Patton in WW II
Sam Dreben-Warrior-Patriot
Selective Service: History/Records
Sgt Alfred J. "Freddie" Dionne
Story of the 3rd US Army WW II
Summary of Life
T/Sgt Mike W. Buczkowski
The 36th Infantry Division Pictorial History
The 94th Infantry Division, 301st
The 94th at the Siegfried Line
Regiment, at Orscholz
The 188th Infantry Brigade
The German [Video]
The Hammelburg Raid
The Enigma Machines and their Code
The Lorraine Campaign
The List
The Loss of the USS Indianapolis
The Saar-Moselle Triangle
The Story of the 66th Infantry Division
The Third Army in World War II
Units that were attached to the 94th Inf Div
USAMHI Units-Divs
U.S. Army Divisions in World War II
U.S. Army Military History Institute
The US Army in WWII
U.S. Center for Military History
U.S. Center for Military History Help Resource
Stars & Famous People who served in the Military
Veterans Administration
Wall of Liberty Foundation
Wartime Press
What is a Vet
Wikipedia Encyclopedia - 94th Infantry Division
Winston Churchill Speeches and Radio Broadcasts
Women Come to the Front
Women Airforce Service Pilots
WW I Training and Combat Video
World War II
World War II Aircraft Photos
World War II - How to Camouflage an Airplane Factory
World War II Medal of Honor Recipients (look for Oresko, Nicholas)
WW II : Rare Color Film : IWO JIMA [video]
World War II US Medical Research Centre
World War II Military Situation Maps
World War II Notes
World War II on the Web
World War II Oral History
World War II Timeline
Zerf, Germany, during 23-27 February 1945
Mural in the Massachusetts State House in Boston
Peace Monument near Sinz Germany
see also
Battle of the Bulge
Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge
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revised 5 Mar 2015
|Please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com to have your notice posted here.
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|From: Tony Unrein
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Subject: Gerald Gibson
I have just been informed that Gerald Gibson, I/301 Inf, passed away on June 21, 2000. Jerry lived in Iowa the past few years.
Gibson was the Reunion Chairman for the 1988 Reunion here in Denver.
Tony Unrein
From: roger.butler
|From: Pat McLane
Date: Fri, 26 May 2000
Subject: Albert Lester McLane
Albert Lester McLane (he may or may not have included "Jr." as his dad was already dead when he was in the Army). Date of birth: 1/11/20 Orange, NJDate of death: 1/04/86
Pat McLane Ludwigsen (if you need
further information, please use the
|Date: Mon, 22 May
From: Gene Wise
Subject: Joe Nutt L376We were notified May 4, 2000 by Mildred (Millie) Nutt that Joe passed away March 15, 2000. They had been planning to attend Norfolk until he was diagnosed with cancer in mid-February.
Joe regularly attended reunions and
was active in other ways in the 94th Div. Ass'n.
Submitted by A. E. (Gene) Wise, L376
|From: Curl94
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000
Subject: Ivan HoeneM
Once again I have the sad duty to inform you of the death of a former 94ther:
Ivan Hoene
I was informed by Mrs.Pat Darlage, Seymour,
Indiana, that Ivan passed away on
Tony Unrein
|Victor Bender
Victor Bender, L376, of Russell, KS died Jan. 31, 2000.
Victor was retired after 36 years with the Kansas Dept. of Transportation. He never married. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed swapping fishing stories with lots of laughs.
Submitted by:
|Joseph Zazzo
Joseph Zazzo passed away January 15, 2000 from lung cancer.
Joe was a life-long smoker. His widow, Nellie, lives at 222 Pelham St., Apt. 33, Methuen, MA 01844.
Submitted by: A. E. "Gene" Wise, L376
|Chester Rudnick
Chester Rudnick, L376, of Loraine, OH died May 21, 1999 from massive heart attack. He had appeared to be in good health until the passing of his wife in April 1999. Chester had been a cook in WWII.
Submitted by: A.
E. Gene Wise, L376
Michael C. Scaparrotti, 80, Logan, died Tuesday, Nov. 16 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.
Born March 6, 1919, Butler, Penn., son of the late James and Bessie Procaccini Scaparrotti, he was married for 55 years to Betty J. Brown Scaparrotti, who survives.
A graduate of East Tech High School, Cleveland, and Cleveland School of Art, he was a World War II Army veteran. He retired as first sergeant in 1979 after 34 years of service as an administrative supply technician with Ohio Army National Guard.
He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, where he was a member of the choir and a former elder. He was a retired board member and the first president of the Hocking Valley Hospital Foundation. He was a member of the Hocking County Council on Aging, Moose Lodge 873, Logan Lions and Public Employee Retirees Incorporated. He was a life member of VFW, DAV and Hocking County Historical Society.
He also was a member of AMVETS and Murray City American Legion Post 420. He was a life member of the 94th Division, a member of the 94th Infantry Division of Ohio, a board member of the Hocking County Veterans Services Commission, and member and creator of the logo for Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association.
Also surviving are a son, Col. Curtis Michael (Cindy) Scaparrotti of Fort Bragg, N.C.; two daughters, Michele Ann Scaparrotti of Columbus and Deborah Jean Scaparrotti of Logan; a grandson, Michael L. Scaparrotti; a granddaughter, Stephanie M. Scaparrotti; three brothers, Joseph (Josephine) Scaparrotti of Cleveland, Enrico Scaparrotti of Cleveland and Samuel (Alice) Scaparrotti of Cleveland; and a sister, Mrs. Steve (Lucy) Marcgos of Parma.
He also was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Anderson.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Elhard officiating. Burial will be in New Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge.
Graveside military services will be conducted by the Honor Guard of Bty A 2/174 Ad Hawk BN of the Ohio National Guard of McConnelsville assisted by the Combined Veterans Organizations of Hocking County.
Friends may call at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home any time Friday with the family in attendance from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Loyal Order of the Moose memorial services will be held 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 258 E. Hunter St., Logan, Ohio 43138 or to the Hocking Valley Community Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 966, Logan, Ohio 43138. back
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000
Subject: Paul A. Gugenheim
Sadly, I wish to report the death of a former 94ther, namely:
Paul A. Gugenheim
Tony Unrein
|Date: Wed, 15 Mar
From: Arnold Wise <email@example.com
Subject: Raymond Lowry
Raymond Lowry, "L" 376th, of Wellsville,
OH, passed away February 25, 2000 of respiratory failure. Raymond
was born May 20, 1914 and he and Margery married July 14, 1942. He
is survived by two sisters and one brother. One sister and two brothers
preceded him in death. Raymond had served as Elder in Riverside Presbyterian
Church and was a 50 year Mason. He retired as Office Manager of Rank Crook
Furniture Company of East Liverpool after 33 years of service.Information
provided by his widow
A. .E. (Gene) Wise, L376
|From: "Chad Christ"<firstname.lastname@example.com
Subject: Milo J. Skalnik E company 376th inf. reg.
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000
On December 2, 1995, my grandfather S/Sgt. Milo J. Skalnik Company E of the 376th infantry regiment died from complications due to heart bypass surgery.
He is survived by his wife Grace, his daughters Pat and Judy, and his grandchildren Axel 29, Shannon 28, Eric 28, Chad 23, Kimberly 21, and Joshua 19.
|Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2000
From: Tom Pickett <email@example.com
Subject: Malcolm Levi Pickett M/Sgt Company F, 302nd
My Father, Malcolm Levi Pickett M/Sgt Company F, 302nd, 94th Division, died of Lung Cancer on 21 November 1997, at 5:12 AM. He died in his sleep with my brother, Albert Douglas Pickett at his side.
Malcolm T. Pickett
|Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000
From: firstname.lastname@example.com (Cleveland Harrison)
Subject: Death of Morris Berry
I was informed by Barry Polley of Mason, Ohio, that his uncle Morris Berry (Company B, 301st Infantry) of Seymour, Indiana, died of pneumonia in July 1999. Morris was undergoing radiation treatment for bone cancer at the time.Morris, who was mail clerk of Co.B in the U.S. and Europe, and I had been corresponding for several years, and for that reason his nephew informed me.
A. Cleveland Harrison
|From: "Paul Mackin"
Subject: PFC. James L. Mackin, Co. B, 376 Reg., 94th Division
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Sadly, my father, Pfc.. James L. Mackin, Co. B, 376 Reg., 94th Division, passed away last year on May 17th (1999) from Alzheimer's complications.
Born: July 1, 1923 in Oakland, California to Daniel and Florence Mackin of Oakland, CA Died: May 17, 1999 in Los Altos, California of complications from Alzheimer's.
Survived by: His wife, Adeline
Mackin of Los Altos, California.
Grandchildren: Matthew Sappington, age 22, of Fort Stewart, Georgia (in the Army); Nathan Sappington, age 21, of Napa, California and recently inducted into the U.S. Air Force; Shannon Mackin, age 12, of Rochester, Minnesota; and, Haley Mackin, age 9, of Rochester, Minnesota.
After his honorable discharge form the
Army on January 13, 1946, Dad returned to Oakland and eventually earned
his degree in Chemistry from UCLA. During that time he married Marion
Watson (his first wife and mother of children), also of Oakland, and started
a family. The Mackin's spent most of their years in the San Francisco
Bay Area. Dad spent over 25 years with the federal government as
a chemist, specializing in nuclear chemistry. His most recent post
was with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Washington D.C. Dad
retired circa 1983, returning to Los Altos where he spent his remaining
|Date: Fri, 14
Jan 2000
From: Bill Cooper
Subject: HICKEY - David J. died January 11, 2000
Sorry to report that David J. Hickey, H/302, 148 Summit Ave, Buffalo,NY 14214, Past President of Upstate New York Chapter-94th Infantry Division Assoc. died January 11, 2000. David also served on the Executive Council of 94th Infantry Division Association.
January 11, 2000, beloved husband
of the late Jane S. Hickey; dear father of Michael D. (Janice), Eileen
Hickey-Hulme (John) and Dennis J. (Ann) Hickey; devoted grandfather of
Matthew David and Margaret Ann Hickey; brother of Agnes Seeley, Martin
A. Hickey and the late Mary Ann Eichorn and James L. Hickey. Friends may
call Thursday 6-9 PM and Friday 4-8 PM at GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS,
2400 Main St., where prayers will be offered Saturday at 9:30 AM.
Bill Cooper, Secretary Upstate NY Chapter -94th Infantry Division Assoc.Inc.
|From: firstname.lastname@example.com
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 1999 18:53:07 EST
Subject: Julius A. Page
Julius A. Page passed away on October 26th 1999. Julius A. Page was a Staff Sergeant in Company K, 302nd Regiment, 94th Infantry Division. His home was Chapel Hill, NC. However, for the past several years he and Mrs. Page (Elizabeth) have spent most of their time at their Myrtle Beach, SC home.
Thomas M. Clausi
|From: firstname.lastname@example.com
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 02:02:03 EST
Subject: Walter J Hannon Sr.
Walter J Hannon Sr. died December15,1999 at the age of 83. Dad served with the 94th Infantry Division, 376th Regiment, during WWII under George Patton as a staff sergeant. Walter was in the Battle of the Bulge, operation Sarr, Arden forest ,central Europe, Nothern France and received the Bronze Star for heroism under fire. Walter lived in Florance, Oregon with his 2nd wife Marie of 37 years. Walter was born in College Point, NY and lived in NYC till 1989 before moving to Oregon.
Walter J .Hannon Jr.
|Date: Sun, 29
November 1999
From: "Carolyn W Richards" <email@example.com
Subject: John Asmussen
I need to inform you that my father, John Asmussen,
From the Albuquerque Journal:
"John Asmussen, 82, died in Albuquerque on October 25, 1999. He was born in France and emigrated to the United States in 1926. As Technician Third Grade, he was a medic in the 302nd Infantry, 94th Division, during WWII. He was awarded the Silver Star for "personal bravery and conspicuous courage and concern for the welfare of his comrades." For 26 years, he was a pattern/mold-maker at Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation. After retiring with his wife to Albuquerque in 1986, he was a volunteer docent at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History. He is survived by Helen, his wife of 57 years; daughters Carolyn, Annette, and Jeanne; and grandsons Scott, Eric, and Gordon. His life, character, and devotion to his wife and family were exemplary and above reproach. He is greatly loved and will always be missed. In appreciation of the exceptional care provided at the Presbyterian Inpatient Hospice, the family would appreciate memorial contributions to be made to the hospice at 8300 Constitution, NE; Albuquerque, NM 87110. He will be interred at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe."
Like many other dads, our dad rarely
talked about his experiences in WWII, and then only if asked a direct question.
The albums of service memorabilia created by our mother were kept tucked
away in a box. It was not until after they moved to New Mexico that I had
the opportunity to peruse the albums on my own, simultaneously showing
them to my two sons. It was a stunning surprise to read the draft and final
copies of the commendation letter written by his commanding officer that
resulted in dad's being awarded the Silver Star. It was impossible to imagine
him tending to wounded under heavy fire, then remaining with them until
it was possible for other assistance to get to them. It was even more impossible
to imagine him carrying wounded soldiers to safety, alone, while under
fire, and always unarmed. We will always have the utmost pride in knowing
that our dad displayed such tremendous courage and later, was so modest
and self-effacing that we never knew anything
In the last 12 years or so, dad very much enjoyed attending the Division reunions. His buddies number fewer and fewer as the years to go and we wish to them good health, good friends, and good memories.
Carolyn Richards, for Helen Asmussen, Annette Chodl, and Jeanne Asmussen
Thu, 18 November 1999
From: stephanie kromelis <email@example.com
Subject: TAPS For a True American Hero
To the Men Of The 94th Infantry Division and Their Families, let it be known:
Frank J. Kromelis, Tech 4 Medical Detachment 301st Infantry, passed unto eternal life on November 14th, 1999, at 23:15 in Saint Charles, Illinois. He was 81 years old and is survived by his wife Stephanie, daughters Stephanie and Marilyn, two sons Frank and Dan, one great granddaughter Savannah, six granddaughters Rebecca, Zoe, Amy, Clara, Allyssa, and Sarah, and two grandsons Russell and Thad. Today he joins his youngest son, Jude, of eight years old, with our Lord and Savior.
Frank is a True American Hero! He was rich in commitment to Jesus Christ and the Church for life, a wife and family of 57 years, Swift Food Company for 36 years, and his country in time of a victorious war and peace.
His decorations and citations for service from GO 257 Hq 94th Inf. Div. are as follows: 2 overseas service bars; European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 4 Bronze Battle Stars; Good Conduct Medal; Bronze Star; and World War II Victory Medal.
As the citation appeared from GO 257 Hq 94 Inf Div 3 Oct 45.......... Bronze Star Medal. 1. By direction of the President, under the provisions of AR 600-45, 22 September 1943, as amended, a Bronze Star was awarded to:
Technician Fourth Grade FRANK J. KROMELIS, 36775464, Infantry, Company A, 301st Infantry Regiment, United States Army, for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy of the United States in Germany. On 1 March 1945 during bitter fighting, the positions of Technician KROMELIS' platoon became untenable and orders were received to withdraw. When the assaulting squad failed to receive the order, he braved heavy enemy fire to maneuver forward and direct the unit to new positions. Technician KROMELIS' daring actions and unflinching devotion to duty are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Army of the United States. Entered the military service from Chicago, Illinois.
If there are any men from the 301st Infantry Regiment or from other units of the 94th who knew Frank, we sure would like to hear from you. Would like to know more about your lives and the service to our country.
Sincerely and respectfully,
Stephanie Kromelis, daughter
|Date: 7 November
From: Arnold Wise <email@example.com
Subject: Ralph Maines
June Maines has advised that her husband, Ralph D. Maines, veteran of "L" Co. 376th Infantry passed away May 6, 1999. Ralph was known as "Snuffy" in the Army and "Windy" recently.
Gene Wise
Tue, 19 October 1999
From: Arnold Wise <firstname.lastname@example.com
Subject: Ambrose Vandenberg
Vandenberg just notified me that his father, Ambrose Vandenberg
Mon, 4 October 1999
Subject: Carl E. Jennings (Sr.)
father, Carl E. Jennings (Sr.) was with the 94th Division during the
last part of the Battle of the Bulge. Unfortunately, all I know is that he carried
a B.A.R. was wounded at least once. Even more unfortunately, he
died on October 26, 1986, in Tucson, Arizona where lived for the last
35 years of his life.
Wed, 29 September 1999
Subject: ED GALLAGHER, L376
Yvonne Gallagher,
78 Sailly Avenue #2, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 notified us that her husband
ED GALLAGHER, L376, died Sept. 13, 1998.
Fri, 17 September 1999
Subject: Bill Pardue L376th
After a three plus year struggle with Dermatomyositis, which he appeared to be winning on more than one occasion, Bill Pardue died Sunday morning Sept. 12, 1999. This is a rare connective tissue disease primarily causing a gradual degeneration of muscle tissue throughout the body.
Bill had basic training at Ft. Hood, TX; went to Univ. of Florida ASTP program, then to L376.
He was very active
for many years in the 94th Division Association.
A military funeral was held in Birmingham, AL on Wed. Sept. 15.
Thu, 5 Aug 1999
Subject: Passing of my Father NORMAN H. SEPPI
July 21,1999 my Father Norman passed away.He served with Co.F of the
302nd Inf. in the 94th Division.He married Alice Mohney in 1945. They
moved to the family farm in Eben, Michigan in the upper peninsula. He
had his own logging
Maretta Case
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
William Heffernan L376
note was received Aug. 2, 1999 from Mary Heffernan advising that William
Heffernan, a veteran of Co. "L", 376th Infantry had passed away Nov. 5, 1998. No
other details furnished.
|Date: Sun, 01 Aug 1999
William Ostrander
I received a note April 22, 1999 from Wendy Ostrander, apparently a daughter, that William Ostrander of "L" Co. 376 died March 26, 1999.
Submitted by A. E. (Gene) Wise L376 firstname.lastname@example.com
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Allen Landis
I just received a note July 31, 1999 from Betty Landis that Allen had
passed away July 20, 1999. Allen was driver for "L" Company commanders Julian Way,
Bill Brightman, Robert Foster, Charles Mackey and Jesse Hodges from Camp
McCain through Czechoslovakia. He had great presence of mind and
took a lot of stress away from his passengers. Allen suffered from Congestive
Heart failure from early Feb. 1999 and was in hospitals six times afterwards,
mostly for pumping fluid out of
Submitted by A. E. (Gene) Wise L376 email@example.com
|Col. Ben E. Thurston passed away on April 14,1999.
He died peaceably, in his sleep, after about a 10 week battle with pneumonia and other respiratory problems.
attachment is a report I made in my "3/376" newsletter, based on my
personal observations, statements he made to me, and his family eulogy
that was sent to me.
- Sept. 13, 1903--April 14, 1999
The rigors of long separation and stresses of wartime service and difficulty with the Army Chain of Command finally strained the marriage to the point it was dissolved in 1959. In 1962 he met Hazel Turman of Seattle and had a truly joyous life with her until her death in 1985. She had three children; Eleanor Williams, Ralph Turman and Jerry Turman (recently deceased). These six children had a total of eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren with a third born shortly after his death.
He was at one time Arizona State Chess Champion, a long-time active member of Kiwanis and a faithful Elder in the Presbyterian Church.
He went to the 94th Div. in March 1944 and was assigned command of 3BN376 where he stayed through preparation for overseas assignment; combat duty in Normandy near St. Nazaire; succeeding the 90th Infantry Div. in attacking Germany from Metz/Luxembourg area; the march to the Rhine; and occupation duty in Northern Germany, then Southern Germany and on to Czechoslovakia until being one of the first group of officers returned to the "States", based on his long service; Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf clusters and other decorations and his time in combat.
He was initially stationed near his home in Minnesota and, in 1947, was sent, with his family, back to the Army of Occupation in Europe for four years in Hoechst, Frankfurt, Berlin and Heidelberg, FRG and Fontainbleu, France. This included organization of defenses for the Berlin airlift and Senior American Military Advisor in the organization of NATO in 1949-50.
He spoke fluent French and was awarded the Order of Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor in 1950 for his assistance to France's entry into NATO.
He was returned to America in 1951 for a series of assignments until, in 1955, he was released just one year short of 30 years active duty and full retirement pay.
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Colonel Earl Myers, Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 302nd Regiment, passed away in his sleep at his home in Arlington, Virginia. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 14th, at 11:00am, at the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia.
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Earl L. Meyers, 91, who retired as director of oncology and radio pharmaceuticals for the Food and Drug Administration, died of cardiac arrest July 23 at home in Arlington.
Dr. Meyers was born in Victor, Iowa. He graduated from Coe College and received a doctorate in chemistry at the University of Illinois. Later he was self-employed as a research chemist, and he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps.
In 1939, he began his career with the FDA, and he worked as an inspector in Detroit and later Chicago.
During World War II, he served in the Army in Europe, and he participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He received Silver Star and Bronze Star medals. He retired from the Army Reserve as a colonel in 1967.
In 1950, Dr. Meyers settled in the Washington area. He was author of 50 papers on chemistry and drug management controls. He retired from the FDA in 1974.
He had been a Boy Scout leader and vice chairman of the Arlington district, and he had received the Boy Scouts' Silver Beaver Award.
was a member of the 94th Infantry Division Association and had been a
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Survivors include two children, Richard E. Meyers of Arlington and John A. Meyers of Lisle, Ill.; and two grandchildren.
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TENNISON,Chester Joseph, 77, Co K, 302nd Inf Reg, of Mechanicsville, craftsman for the federal government, died May 28 at Washington Hospital Center. Will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, June 9, 1999 at 12:30pm.
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|Sharp Unveils a Super Hi-Vision Display
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The folks at NHK - known to the English speaking world as Japan Broadcasting Corporation - have been working since 1995 on an exciting new broadcasting standard known as Super Hi-Vision. Super Hi-Vision boasts a resolution 16 times that of 1080p, which is significantly more that even the most up to date movie theater. It provides a nearly 33 megapixel picture for ridiculously lifelike images.
The biggest problem with Super Hi-Vision is that until now, no one has made a television capable of supporting it. Sharp is set to change all that next week when they show off their new 85 inch Super Hi-Vision display to the public. Sharp and NHK say that we can expect to see Super Hi-Vision rolling out around 2020, so you'll still probably end up with another 1080p set or two between now and then. Still - we're willing to bet we'll see some early high-end prototypes within the next few years.


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College Q&A: UHV students active in community
By Katy Walterscheidt
Sept. 14, 2013 at 4:14 a.m.
I am looking for volunteers for my nonprofit. Does the University of Houston-Victoria encourage students to volunteer?
With more students attending classes at the University of Houston-Victoria's main campus than ever before, the university is making it easier for students to be active in the community.
For years, UHV students have given back to the Victoria community. Various student organizations have provided community service projects and fundraisers, such as donating blood, participating in Relay for Life and helping build a Habitat for Humanity home.
As UHV continues to grow with more student activities and organizations, university leaders wanted to focus on students learning professional skills as well as the importance of social and civic responsibility.
The university's answer was to start new leadership and volunteer programs. Vera Akinkuotu, UHV coordinator of student development and parent programs, is spearheading these programs by working with students who want to gain professional and civic experience through volunteering.
"The new programs will teach students that being in college goes beyond their classwork and play," she said. "We want students to engage more with the community because this is their second home, and for some, it is their only home. It is important they have a hand in their community."
Akinkuotu will match individual students and student organizations with area nonprofits that fit their interests. This includes those who want to volunteer in a professional capacity to build their resume or who want help deciding on an organization to benefit from a fundraiser.
UHV is kicking off the volunteer program with a volunteer fair Thursday. Local nonprofits such as Habitat for Humanity, Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas, Victoria Business and Education Coalition and Golden Crescent Court Appointed Special Advocates will be on hand looking for students who want to become more active.
"There has been a lot of community interest in teaming up with UHV students," Akinkuotu said. "Many of the nonprofits are looking for mentors and tutors. I know our students will do a good job of stepping up and helping these organizations."
Nonprofits interested in becoming a service partner with UHV may contact Akinkuotu at email@example.com or 361-485-4496.
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Every work at home professional must spend time looking back on past business mistakes in order to avoid them again in the future. You are not Superwoman, even if you feel like you are. Therefore, you will make mistakes; it is only natural. The key is to go back over them and understand where and why you went wrong. There is no cause to beat yourself up about the mistakes either. Even multibillionaires like Donald Trump have made mistakes that sent him into bankruptcy. The difference is, he analyzed them and learned from them. This is exactly how you should treat your mistakes, as learning tools for the future.
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Market Bounces, Now What?
by Lance Roberts, Clarity Financial
As opposed to last week, the market action during the first half of this past week was much more positive. What was interesting, was despite the absolute drubbing that investors have taken since the beginning of the year, the three-day advance saw a surge of "bulls" running into the fray "claiming victory" over the bears. This is hardly the case.
In last week's missives, I discussed the potential for an oversold, short-covering bounce which was to be used to further rebalance portfolios and reduce equity risk. The target zone was 1940 to allow for the completion of the "risk reduction" process.
I have updated the chart above, below. As discussed last week, the "bulls" did come stampeding back into the market as expected which pushed the markets back into extreme overbought territory.
Importantly, note that in the last week the spread between the 200 and 400-dma collapsed this past week from a near 5-point spread to just a little more than 1-point at Friday's close. This signal will cross next week. Whether or not the "crossing" is the signal of a new cyclical bear market is yet to be seen, but historically it has almost always been the case.
While there are many indicators suggesting more extreme levels of bearishness, which are often the catalysts for at least a short-term push higher in the markets, this has not always been the case. As shown in the chart below, courtesy of Ed Yardeni Research, the bull/bear ratio is now under 1.0 which suggest rather extreme levels of bearishness. Time for the bear market to be over, right? Not so fast.
As you will notice, while in many cases excess bearishness led to rallies during cyclically trending bull markets, during more "bearish" markets, bearishness tended to remain bearish and rallies led to deeper corrections.
However, while bearish sentiment generally provides fuel for shorter term rallies, it is ultimately the underlying fundamentals that provide the sustainability to market direction. As Yardeni also point out, markets tend to follow fundamental underpinnings very closely. If the current downturn in fundamentals continues to build momentum, the markets could be very early in their corrective process.
As I have noted before, bearishness tends to remain a constant companion during cyclical bear markets. As investors are repeatedly molested by ripping bull rallies, and plunging declines, such action keeps markets in oversold territory until the "beatings have improved overall morale."
Yes, this time "could be different."
The Fed could use negative rates, launch another round of QE, or even a combination of the two which would once again push markets higher. However, until such a "Unicorn" appears, we must live in the land of reality and deal with "what is."
Beginning in 2011, I began tracking the Federal Reserve's quarterly economic assessments released after each of the policy-making meetings. Besides the fact they are the absolute worst economic forecasters ever, it was provided to give a sense of transparency into the Fed's actions.
However, following the January policy meeting, there was a very material issue, "no economic outlook." From the NYT:
HedgeEye nailed it with this cartoon:
Apparently, if we want an assessment of the domestic and global economy, we need to visit Switzerland and speak with William White, Chairman of the OECD and former Chief Economist for the Bank of International Settlements, to wit:
And Mr White said the Fed is now in a horrible quandary as it tries to extract itself from QE and right the ship again.
And then there is this:
As I have repeatedly discussed in this missive, despite the constant gum-flapping of "nattering nabobs" the economy is no-where near recession, this is only due to the skewing of the data by seasonal adjustments in the short-term. Over the next year as current economic data is negatively revised, the true weakness in the economy will be exposed.
But if you don't believe me, how about a raging bull now turned economic "bear." Joe LaVorgna, in a recent interview, stunned CNBC hosts with a smattering of the truth about what is currently happening beneath the bullish headlines.
Or, how about the same from real estate investing legend Sam Zell, who built the multi-billion dollar empire of Equity Office Properties and sold just prior to the financial crisis.
Okay, see, its not just me. While I have been quite clear that the economic data simply does not support the bullish meme, the trend of prices, deterioration in internal measures and decline in momentum, all suggest that the market has figured out the "game is afoot."
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Raccoon on iPhone
by Erica Sadun
Update: Here's a post from Radar last year by Nikolaj Nyholm on Raccoon.
Update 2: Reader Rodolphe suggests that the racoon on the iphone is not the Nokia variant but rather part of the IPSec tools and used for connecting the iPhone to VPNs. Man page
Update 3: The "cc" versus "c" should have given it away. The cool Mobile Web Server has two c's. The VPN stuff only has one c. Mea culpa--or more realistically mea reculpa.
Screenshot by request after the jump.
8 Comments
2007-07-16 14:03:44
|So, iPhone comes with Raccoon stashed away on it?
|Josh Street
2007-07-16 14:18:08
|Erica - could you give a reference for this? Dying to figure out how to access MWS and start playing!
2007-07-16 14:37:49
|Erica Sadun
2007-07-16 14:41:05
Dick: You might want to look at the screen shot just above. I've also downloaded the files from the iPhone and UNIX string'ed em.
2007-07-16 15:04:43
|Fernando Reig Matthies
2007-07-17 02:12:23
"racoon speaks IKE (ISAKMP/Oakley) key management protocol, to establish security association with other hosts. SPD (Security Policy Database) in the kernel usually triggers to start racoon. racoon usually sends all of informational messages, warnings and error messages to syslogd(8) with the facility LOG_DAEMON, the priority LOG_INFO. Debugging messages are sent with the priority LOG_DEBUG. You should configure syslog.conf(5) appropriately to see these messages."
|Dan Daniels
2007-07-17 07:37:56
|Another example of how far MacDevCenter has fallen. Trying thinking first and blogging later, ok? Please!
2007-11-21 11:10:19
|I'm a very obsessed wap user so I am ok with sites created especially for my phone. I'd like all Internet sites to have an alternative for wap. There actually is an Association that collects addresses of wap sites.


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13 may be re-indicted in synthetic marijuana case
Oct. 2, 2012 at 5:02 a.m.
Updated Oct. 3, 2012 at 5:03 a.m.
Victoria District Attorney Stephen Tyler anticipates bringing 13 people he says sold controlled substances, such as bath salts and synthetic marijuana, before a grand jury again next month.
They were originally indicted in August, but now Tyler said he must clean up some of the language in the documents, as well as get some lab results back before proceeding.
Some of the defendants were arrested on April 9 after the Victoria County Sheriff's Office raided novelty businesses - Smoke N Rock, 6412 N. Navarro St.; Needful Things, 3608 N. Laurent St.; Cracker Barrel, 112 Sam Houston Drive; and the two locations of D&D Novelties at 1706 Houston Highway and 9501 N. Navarro St.
This came after a deputy purchased a package of "Head Spin," "Sexy Zombie" and "Amsterdam Attic Select" from Smoke-N-Rock on Feb. 8.
"Head Spin," the state alleges, contained an illegal chemical based upon a Feb. 16 test.
The deputy returned April 4 and bought another package of "Head Spin," so a search warrant was issued April 7.
Co-defendant Samshudin Jalaludd Dawoodani, 32, of Sugar Land, said police "merely assumed the (April 4 "Head Spin") package contained an illegal substance" in his motion to suppress filed in the 377th Judicial District Court on Aug. 29.
"The search warrant was stale," his attorney Keith Weiser said Tuesday. "You have to have a search warrant within a reasonable time of purchase. Sixty days is woefully unreasonable."
Weiser also said using the word "bong" in the arrest affidavit may have swayed the magistrate.
He said there's no legal definition of bong, which is sometimes described as a water pipe, and he likened it to going to buying a spoon intended to use for eating pudding but instead using it to cook cocaine.
"You only determine the illegality of what they do with it later," Weiser said. "They're not going to arrest a clerk at H-E-B for selling someone that spoon, are they?"
Tyler said police got the search warrant back in three days, which is not unusual.
"They ('Head Spin') were commercially sold in a marked and sealed container, so unless the manufacturer changed the formula, the officer relied upon it being the same substance," he said.
He said officers may use jargon and cliches in an affidavit, so long as it communicates probable cause.
A judge has not ruled on the matter yet.
Texas outlawed certain synthetic cannabinoids on Sept. 9, 2011 after Gov. Rick Perry signed Senate Bill 331.
Supporters of the measure said one product called "K2" caused hallucinations, severe agitation, elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, chest pains, black outs, tremors, seizures and heart attacks.


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Which Console Did You Buy/Receive Over The Holidays?
Up until now, PS3 owners that owned the original version of The Elder Scrolls IV had only one option if they wanted to play the Shivering Isles expansion. And that was to purchase the Oblivion Game of the Year Edition for $60 and find some poor sucker to take the original version off your hands. But all that is no longer needed as Bethesda has announced the Shivering Isles expansion will be coming to the PS3 as a standalone disc.
With more than 30 hours of new gameplay, Shivering Isles allows you to explore an entirely new plane of Oblivion ? the realm of Sheogorath, the Daedric Prince of Madness. Shivering Isles features a bizarre landscape split between the two sides ? Mania and Dementia ?filled with vast, twisting dungeons mirroring the roots of the trees they are buried within. Sheogorath himself looks to you to be his champion and defend his realm and its inhabitants from destruction as you discover all new items, ingredients, spells, and much more.


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New Milford parks under attack
Published 7:22 pm, Saturday, July 20, 2013
NEW MILFORD -- Girl Scouts returning to their day camp at Clatter Valley Park Thursday found the site in shambles, with tents torn and supplies destroyed.
The vandalism occurred overnight. Coloring books were soaked in cleaning fluid, bubble solution dumped and crayons taken and burned in the nearby pavilion, said Scout leader Kim Brusser.
The fire was started with hand sanitizer fluid from dispensers torn from port-a-potties at the camp, she said.
Parks & Recreation Director Dan Calhoun said such vandalism is not unusual. This summer, Clatter Valley and Sega Meadow town parks have been hit hard, he said.
At Reservoir Park -- not under Calhoun's purview -- vandals regularly do extensive damage, destroying bridges, kiosks and signs. Large rocks and a wooden gate were spray-painted with graffiti. A cleanup in May collected numerous bags of garbage and buckets of motor oil.
"Public Works put up this beautiful fence to go along with the gazebo installed by an Eagle Scout project and this happens," said Sally Talarico, volunteer coordinator for Friends of Reservoir Park.
New Milford police regularly patrol the parks, but the vandalism typically occurs in areas that are not highly visible from the road, Calhoun said.
"There was no structural damage to the pavilion (at Clatter Valley), but the crayons burned and melted and the melted wax was spread all over," he said.
The Scouts use that park throughout the year, so dads and moms were cleaning up the mess. Power washers were brought in Friday.
"Vandals targeted the kindergarten-through-first-grade tent. A couple of years ago, they damaged our carport tents and set off fireworks inside the day tents," said Brusser, noting 187 Scouts and adults were at the camp this year.
At Sega Meadow Park, vandals have repeatedly taken its aluminum gate. Picnic tables and benches have been regularly thrown in the pond, kiosks and signs damaged.
A fishing dock, built by kids with members of the police department, is repeatedly cut loose and set afloat in the pond, Calhoun said.
"It's disheartening for all of us," he said.
Calhoun did not have a tally of costs accrued through vandalism. He said at Clatter Valley it was about $200.
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"Well written and exciting." (The Times)
"A wonderful surprise"
I absolutely loved this book. I bought it on a gamble after listening to a sample and I was caught at once by the author's easy-to-read and engaging style. The story is gripping and the characters well developed and highly believable. The narrator is excellent too. Highly recommended!
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Elizabeth Chadwick brings the characters of this book alive and you can feel the empathy she has with her characters as the book journeys through Medievil Englands Kings and the hold over there people.
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Haven't read the book but thoroughly enjoyed listening.
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Sand Point, King Cove shine at Battle of the Bay tournament
February 5th, 2017 | Tommy Wells, The Bristol Bay Times-Dutch Harbor Fisherman
A couple of the state's top-ranked teams took center stage at the 2017 Battle of the Bay tournament this past weekend in Naknek. Sand Point and King Cove both rolled to the tournament finals in the three-day event.
King Cove, which entered the tournament ranked No. 2 in the latest Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches poll, rode the hot shooting of Colten Mack to clutch wins early in the tournament, which was played in the Bristol Bay High School gym. The T-Jacks defeated Dillingham by a 67-38 clip in their opener. They later defeated Bristol Bay, 69-45.
As a team, Dillingham went 0-3 in the tournament. Following their loss to King Cove, the Wolverines suffered a 53-42 setback to Bristol Bay, and then dropped their final outing to No. 4-ranked Sand Point.
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Let's go back about a decade or so when the bullpup design was gaining ground with combat rifles, and most military and law enforcement shotguns were modified versions of sporting guns.
Most, but not all. A South African company, Truvelo, was shaking things up. The company's objectives would seem familiar to anyone following the development of the Kel-Tec Shotgun. Truvelo wanted a more compact shotgun with a standard barrel length. They wanted the solidity of a shoulder stock. And they wanted a bigger magazine.
Yet Ryan Williams, a Design Engineer at Kel-Tec says, "We're familiar with the NeoStead. But it was not the inspiration behind the KSG, as yes, the "action" of the weapon is different (and for the longest time, not importable into the U.S.). The KSG was actually thought up by our President [George Kellgren] about 30 years ago and was originally going to be a .410 caliber. He actually started the prints/idea decades ago as his first company was developing."
So there you have it. Any similarities between the two are mere coincidence.
The Neostead
The Neostead weighs in at nine pounds. The barrel is 20 inches. The twin magazine tubes each hold six shells. The rear ghost ring sight is affixed to a carrying handle. The whole weapon is just over 27 inches long. First made in 2001, the shotgun is primarily marketed to law enforcement and military units. The main selling point is, obviously, its compact size which is extremely useful when exiting vehicles and moving in crowded spaces.
Unlike the Kel-Tec KSG, the Neostead has the magazine tubes on top. This can be confusing. At first glance, the Neostead appears to have two barrels. But that isn't the only unique feature. Most pump shotguns eject spent shells on the in-strokes of the pump, and load new ones on the out-strokes. The Neostead reverses that. To eject a shell, the slide and barrel both move forward. To load, simply bring the gun back.
Yes, the whole barrel moves forward and back each time the gun is pumped. And it loads from the top. The two tubes pop up, just in front of the stock, to allow shells to be loaded.
Similar but different…
The KSG flipped the magazine and barrel of the Neostead upside down. Besides that other likenesses are easy to see. The length is similar. The whole philosophy of the dual magazine bullpup 12 gauge is exactly the same. Yet the KSG's slide will be more familiar to users accustomed to pulling back to eject shells. And the rails on the KSG mean customizing the Kel-Tec is much easier than customizing the Neostead.
The most noticeable difference (besides repositioning the barrel and reversing the movement of the action), would be the width of the actual pump. I think think is one of the defining features of the Kel-Tec, and user opinion seems to be split. Some don't mind the extra wide pump. Others find it to be a bit clunky.
Others worry about the super short length of the KSG combined with the movement required from a pump. Some are even putting stops or grips on the KSG's bottom rail to ensure that their hands to slip too far forward and wind up in front of the barrel.
The Neostead mitigates that by building in a slight lip on the forend grip. Still, it is easy to see how it would be of concern because 27 inches is not very long.
The Neostead is much more streamlined than the KSG. Aesthetically, it is a bit more uniform. The Neostead has some nice clean lines. This uniformity comes at the expense of adaptability, perhaps, which the KSG certainly invites.
And maybe that's why the ATF has kept the Neostead locked out of the U.S. market. The ATF has banned import of the Neostead on the grounds that it doesn't have legitamate sporting aplications. It is a shame, really. Not so much now that we have the KSG. But we should be allowed to choose.
It would make a great home defense gun. It would also be popular in Hollywood. As of now, the limited availability of the Neostead has kept it relatively obscure.


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The Corporate Whistleblower Center is urging medical doctors, or pharmaceutical representatives to call them if they have well documented proof of drug companies promoting off-labeling of FDA approved drugs
(PRWEB) March 26, 2014
The Corporate Whistleblower Center is urging medical doctors, or pharmaceutical representatives to call them if they have well documented proof of drug companies promoting off-labeling of FDA approved drugs because the rewards for this type of information can potentially be in the millions of dollars. For more information, potential whistleblowers are urged to contact the Corporate Whistleblower Center anytime at 866-714-6466. http://CorporateWhistleblowerCenter.Com
In a recent example, the government alleged that between 2002 and 2006, Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. introduced into interstate commerce 'Lidoderm' which was allegedly misbranded under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). The FDCA requires companies, such as Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., to specify the intended uses of a product in its new drug application to the FDA. Once approved, a drug may not be introduced into interstate commerce for unapproved or "off-label" uses until the company receives FDA approval for the new intended uses.
During the period of 2002 to 2006, Lidoderm was approved by the FDA only for the relief of pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), a complication of shingles. The information alleges that, during the relevant time period, the Lidoderm distributed nationwide by Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. was misbranded because its labeling lacked adequate directions for use in the treatment of non-PHN related pain, including low back pain, diabetic neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome. These uses were intended by Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. but never approved by the FDA. The information further alleges that certain Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. sales managers provided instruction to certain sales representatives concerning how to expand sales conversations with doctors beyond PHN and encouraged promotion of Lidoderm in workers' compensation clinics.
The Corporate Whistleblower Center says, "What we are talking about here is off-labeling of prescription drugs and we believe these types of practices can put patients at extreme risk. The monetary rewards for well documented proof of this type of activity can be extremely lucrative for the whistleblower. Unlike any group in the nation, we will help a whistleblower package their information, and we will get them to one of the nation's top whistleblower attorneys. For more information, potential whistleblowers are urged to contact the Corporate Whistleblower Center anytime at 866-714-6466. http://CorporateWhistleblowerCenter.Com
Simple rules for a whistleblower from the Corporate Whistleblower Center:
- Do not go to the government first if you are a major whistleblower. The Corporate Whistleblower Center says, "Major whistleblowers frequently go to the federal government thinking they will help. It's a huge mistake."
- Do not go to the news media with your whistleblower information. Any public revelation of a whistleblower's information could destroy any prospect for a whistleblower reward with the DOJ.
- Do not try to force a government contractor, or corporation to come clean to the government about their wrongdoing. The Corporate Whistleblower Center says, "Fraud is so rampant among federal contractors that any suggestion of exposure might result in an instant job termination, or harassment of the whistleblower. Come to us first, tell us what type of information you have, and if we think it's sufficient, we will help find the right law firms to assist in advancing your information."
Any type of insider or employee who possesses significant proof of their employer or a government contractor defrauding the federal government is encouraged to contact to Corporate Whistleblower Center anytime at 866-714-6466 or via their web site at http://CorporateWhistleBlowerCenter.Com
For attribution purposes please refer to the February 2014 press release regarding this matter: http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2014/February/14-civ-187.html
Case number: The civil lawsuits are captioned United States ex rel. Ryan v. Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Civil Action No. 05-cv-3450, United States ex rel. Weathersby, et al. v. Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., et al, Civil Action No. 10-cv-2039 and United States ex rel. Dhillon v. Endo Pharmaceuticals, Civil Action No. 11-cv-7767, all docketed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.