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To those who know Arizona Governor Jan Brewer at all, she is most well-known for corruption, and secondly for running away from reporters during her re-election campaign.
The best-known of her corruption scandals is her move to "privatize" several of Arizona's prisons. Two of her top staffers were former operatives for Corrections Corporation of America, which gave huge donations to Brewer's campaign for Governor.
Some readers may recall that Arizona had a couple of escaped convicts who met up with a girlfriend of one of the convicts and went on a multi-state jaunt across the West. Before they were captured, some in the media compared these convicts to Bonnie and Clyde.
What wasn't as widely reported was that these convicts escaped from a prison that Jan Brewer had "privatized," and their escape went undiscovered for several hours.
After the officials at the prison discovered the escape, there was a further delay of a couple of hours before the escape was reported to law enforcement authorities, a delay that has never been explained adequately.
The gross incompetence displayed by the people running this prison was the major factor providing the lead time for the escaped prisoners to get far enough away to embark on their joyride.
The same corporation that ran the prison (Corrections Corporation of America) that the convicts escaped from has had numerous problems in states across the country, such as safety problems and understaffing. The public safety of several Western states was put at risk by a Governor who sold herself to the highest bidder and used her office to pay back one of her largest campaign contributors.
Aside from her reputation for corruption, Jan Brewer is probably best known nationally for running away from reporters for most of her re-election campaign (a period of several months). Given her record, it is easy to see why her advisers would tell her that video footage on television of her (literally) running away from reporters would be less damaging than answering questions about her administration.
So here we have a Governor whose very limited national notoriety is that of a corrupt politician who is more obsessed about covering up than Richard Nixon (who never ran from reporters) and George Bush, Jr., (who preferred to have fake "reporters" show up at his "press conferences" to ask "questions") combined.
That was where Jan Brewer stood nationally among the small percentage of Americans who had ever heard of her, until yesterday.
Jan Brewer published a book, which evidently flopped badly. Therefore, in order to try to gin up sales of her book, she tried to stage a confrontation with President Obama when he arrived in Arizona to give a speech. She waved her finger in the President's face and attempted to start an argument with the President.
The President, to his credit, decided not to waste time arguing with a fool, and refused to take the bait.
On those few occasions that I have seen Jan Brewer interviewed, I noticed that she is exceptionally rude, and continually interrupted the other people on the panel and often interrupted the moderator. Also, she continuously said things that were blatantly false, which meant she was either a habitual liar or amazingly ignorant. Having met people of her type before, I think that her problem was ignorance.
Now Brewer, having obtained her "15 minutes" of fame, is touring the right wing media circuit (Fox "News," etc.) claiming that she felt "threatened" by the President and putting in a plug for (surprise!) her book.
Unfortunately for Brewer, her story about feeling "threatened" by the President at the airport is already falling apart. Video of the scene on the tarmac shows clearly that she completely lost her composure, blew up and started wagging her finger in the President's face. The video shows clearly that she was doing most of the talking, and the President seemed bemused by her tantrum. More problematic for her is the fact that her fellow Republicans who were there are calling her story a lie. Mayor Scott Smith (R) of Mesa, Arizona said the President "was very relaxed" and, in fact, "stayed and had a pleasant conversation" with Smith.
There is, of course, another possibility besides Brewer telling deliberate falsehoods. It could be that Brewer, like the "Tea Party" kook who shot Gabrielle Giffords, has become delusional. If that is the case, it is possible that she actually believes her own lies about what happened at the airport. We have a problem Governor here in Ohio, but right now I don't think I would trade Governors with Arizona.
Paul Schwietering is a former Democratic state central committeeman. He lives in Union Township.


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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits his job future is out of his hands. Wenger admits he was unable to assure them how long he would stay in charge as his current contract expires in June 2014.
He said: "I could not give them that assurance because that decision does not depend on me.
"The assurance I gave them was the club has faith in them and, at the moment, I decide the technical policy of the club."
When asked if he would stay on beyond 2014, Wenger added: "At the moment, I envisage to do well this season.
"I want to do well for the idea of football I have for as long as I am here. After that, we will see."

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EDITORIAL: Top salaries in Jefferson County government need restraint now
Published 4:00 am, Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Jefferson County's top elected officials are not underpaid. Even though they are compensated handsomely, the four commissioners, the tax assessor-collector, the county clerk and the district clerk are slated to see their annual salaries increase to just under $100,000. Their current salaries are proposed to increase from $97,280 to $99,226 when the fiscal year begins on Oct. 1.
It's time to slow down before these salaries cross the six-figure threshold.
Commissioners in the smaller neighboring counties of Hardin and Orange counties make $64,654 and $66,839 respectively. Commissioners in the two Texas counties closest to Jefferson County's population of 253,000 make $78,126 in Webb County and $75,184 in Lubbock County. County commissioners also are eligible for pensions that vary according to their length of service, including any previous work in county government.
It's true that the tax rate has remained stable in Jefferson County for a long time, and county government is generally well-run. But the county has benefited from multi-billion-dollar investment by big petrochemical companies that has raised valuations significantly in recent years.
And though commissioners now routinely grant tax abatements to refineries, major corporate decisions about expansion are made in a much larger, frequently international context.
If these officials' salaries were trimmed to, say, $90,000 per year, the county would have no shortage of qualified candidates seeking them. And first in line would be the current office-holders.
These aren't merit or retention raises given to highly skilled professionals like engineers or doctors; they're approved because they can be. Finally, as it always does, the idea of commissioners voting on their own pay raises gives pause.
Southeast Texans remember all too well how the salary of former Beaumont ISD Superintendent Carrol Thomas kept creeping higher and higher until it was clearly excessive. Nothing like that should happen again at any taxing entity in the region.
The Jefferson County commissioners court can ensure it doesn't by showing some restraint. If they can't, voters should take note.


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Binaural Beats Reviewed
You may, or may not, have heard a lot of hype about the power of binaural beats. There are people who claim to have become multi-millionaires, found their soul mates and healed their bodies all through the use of binaural beats.
So we thought we would investigate these outrageous claims and put some binaural beats recordings to the test!
The Power of Binaural Beats
Binaural beats are designed as audio tracks on CD or in MP3 format that work automatically.
Just relax, close your eyes and listen to your chosen binaural beats track through some stereo headphones. Then simply wait and watch as your desires unfold effortlessly!
At least that is the premise and promise of the binaural beats manufacturers.
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How Binaural Beats Work
Binaural Beats utilize a specific sound technology designed to alter the listener's brainwave activity to create Alpha, Theta and Delta brainwave patterns.
Science has shown through extensive research that when there is a change in your brainwave patterns there is an equal change in your mind, your emotions, your beliefs and in your body's posture. Believe it or not, but the truth is that changes in your brainwaves create changes in your body's internal chemistry and ultimately a change in its physical structure!
Just as importantly, as learning about the connection between brainwaves and your physical body, science has also discovered the exact brainwave frequencies that correspond to exact mental, physical and emotional states! And what's more they now know how to artificially create these brainwave states!
They can do it through the use of binaural beats!
Binaural Beats act in similar ways to meditation and hypnosis. In fact they are one of the easiest and fastest ways to gain access to the subconscious parts of your mind.
This makes them an extremely powerful tool for inner change!
Traditional uses of binaural beats have centred on meditation and creating deep levels of sleep. As an aid for deep relaxation and meditative practises they are unparalleled and extremely effective.
However, with the growing interest in The Law of Attraction and the belief that our thoughts and feelings create our reality, binaural beats have entered the world of metaphysics and spiritual/mental manifestation.
They have been shown to increase personal development dramatically as they allow you to create deep states of relaxation as well as belief & emotional changes.
They can also have a dramatic affect on your health and can even be used for an energy boost (with the appropriate recording).
We tried several titles and found that the great thing about binaural beats is that they can be used to induce states of meditation, deep sleep, trance, creativity and many more with no effort on the part of the listener.
However, just like you, we were a little sceptical about the more flamboyant claims about creating millionaires and manifesting dreams! So we had to investigate these claims further.
Before we go into the more esoteric uses of binaural beats it is good to give a brief outline of how they were discovered and how they work their magic on the brain.
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The History of Binaural Beats
Binaural Beats are mostly accredited to Dr. Gerald Oster who published research he conducted in 1973 in Scientific American.
However, they were actually first discovered in 1839 by Associate Professor, at the University of Berlin, Heinrich Wilhelm Dove.
Dove discovered that when two sounds, that are similar but slightly shifted in frequency, are presented separately to the left and right ear (Binaural) they will cause a pulsation or beat type effect in the brain.
Although he found this interesting Professor Dove never fully understood the power of his discovery.
It was much later, in in the early 1970s that Oster discovered the amazing effects that these binaural beats had on the mind and body!
The Benefits of Binaural Beats
Binaural Beats are becoming very popular in the self improvement industry with many courses incorporating them into their audio programs. The excellent course, Holosync, is a perfect example.
The Holosync technology is designed to bring the listener into extremely deep states of meditation where major changes in emotional, mental and physical make-up take place.
Binaural beats form the back-bone of the program.
Although the Holosync approach is excellent it requires a certain amount of dedication. It is not designed as an instant meditation tool but rather as a profoundly life-changing effortless technique.
If you want profound inner change then it is well worth checking out. However, if you just require specific results and do not want to launch yourself on a self improvement voyage, then there are some great individual binaural beats alternatives to Holosync.
The very best recordings that we tested come from a company that offers 12 individual binaural beats recordings for instant download. They have several titles ranging from Meditation and Deep Relaxation to Accelerated Learning.
These binaural beats come in a package but are stand-alone recordings that you can use at any time. You do not need to take a course to get benefit from them.
We have worked to ensure you can purchase these 12 separate binaural beats programs for a greatly reduced price by visiting the Binaural Beats MP3 Library!
Binaural beats create brainwave changes that alter your mood and change the very chemistry in your body. You can feel it very strongly almost immediately and depending on the type of binaural beats presented you can have a range of different experiences using them.
The 12 programs we mentioned above have used this technology extremely well and were by far the best we tested from dozens of manufacturers!
The great thing about these binaural beats recordings in that they force changes to happen effortlessly and easily. Your sounds force your brain to do all the work while you physically relax.
All you have to do is listen to the binaural beats title of your choice with stereo headphones and the recording does the rest.
It's almost like the aliens have landed and given you access to a super advanced technology!
If you use the art of visualization, binaural beats can greatly enhance your mental images and make them feel much more life-like.
If you use affirmations while listening to binaural beats they become much more powerful and are driven deep into the subconscious mind. These types of recordings can also induce definitive emotional responses that last for many hours after listening to the recording!
We have found that the binaural beats produced on the recordings of the supplier below did indeed evoke the wanted emotional, mental and physical response that they claimed they would! They were, by far, the best from dozens that we tested.
So what about the more outlandish claims made by some binaural beats manufacturers? Can you really become a multi-millionaire, manifest your dreams and attract your soul mate?
As for these claims that binaural beats can manifest dreams – all we can say is we had some amazing results!
But rather than tell you about our successes we have decided to let you test them for yourself. For a limited time we are offering you the chance to download a free manifestation binaural beats recording. All we ask is that you tell us of your successes when you use the recording. Simply tell us where to send your download link here.
As a final word: You CAN effortlessly experience deep meditation, relaxation, increased focus, laser concentration, accelerated learning, heightened awareness, deep sleep, stress reduction, anxiety reduction, more motivation, more creativity, create new habits and increase your energy levels.
You can purchase each recording for $29.95. However, we have ensured you can get your hands on the entire set for only $47 by following the special link below.
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It seems former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawenty has just figured out the quickest way to gain publicity. That is by following the lead of unannounced Republican Presidential candidates like Palin, Giuliani, and McCotter when it comes to attacking Romneycare. Appearing on Fox News SUNDAY, Pawenty played the 'Refudiate' card at rival candidate Mitt Romney by using his own term 'Obamneycare'.
Meanwhile, the perfect rebuttal has emerged, from the 2006 Tim Pawenty praising Romney during an event hosted by the University of Minnesota, sponsored by the National Institute of Health Policy.
Audio from the event has made it's way onto You Tube which has now become a slap down against Pawlenty, circulating via prominent right wing blogs.
"I'm grateful for our friend from Massachusetts here. Governor Romney is an outstanding Governor". Governor Tim Pawlenty 2006
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|Drew Pomeranz
|Pomeranz, whose brother Stuart was the Cardinals' second-round pick out of high school in 2003, nearly signed himself out of high school, as a Rangers 12th-rounder in 2007. The deal fell through and Pomeranz instead embarked on a stellar career with Ole Miss, averaging 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings over nearly 300 career innings. He nearly pitched the Rebels to Omaha himself in 2009 with a 16-strikeout complete-game win on two days' rest in the regional final, followed by a 10-strikeout, seven-inning, 146-pitch effort the next week in a super regional. He was no worse for wear last summer with Team USA or this spring, when the Rebels have used him more judiciously. He even was removed from a start at South Carolina in a 0-0 game after seven innings. Pomeranz still was slowed in May by a mild pectoral muscle strain, which caused his fastball velocity to dip into the upper 80s in a start against Arkansas. When he's right, Pomeranz sits 90-94 mph with his fastball and creates tough angles for the hitter, pitching to both sides of the plate. Coaches assert that he's nearly unhittable at the college level when he's throwing his hard curve for strikes, a 12-to-6 downer. His changeup is solid-average as well, as he has shown feel for using it. Control has been Pomeranz's biggest concern. He walked nine in a letdown showdown with Louisiana State's Anthony Ranaudo and was averaging nearly 4.5 walks per nine innings. He said he has fixed the problem with a more consistent takeaway with the ball when he begins his windup, keeping him a better rhythm.
|LeVon Washington
|Chipola (Fla.) JC
|Washington is one of the biggest enigmas of the last two drafts. Born in Guam to a military family, he entered 2009 as perhaps the fastest prep talent in the country and earned Johnny Damon comparisons for his hitting ability, speed and lack of arm strength. A shoulder injury left Washington with a 20 arm on the 20-80 scale, but the Rays looked past that and his Boras Corp. representation and drafted him 30th overall. Washington failed to sign; he also failed to qualify at Florida and wound up at Chipola JC. The Indians and Washington had disappointing seasons, and scouts still don't know quite what to make of him even after another year of evaluation. Athletic and quick, Washington hasn't shown the explosive speed he once did and doesn't run hard consistently. He also didn't run on fall scout day at Chipola, and some scouts now consider him more of an above-average runner than the top-of-the-scale grades he got in the fall of 2008. His arm has improved, to a 30 grade, but he did play the outfield and should be an average defender. Clubs that like Washington are buying the bat, however. Despite a spread-out stance in which he leans over the plate, he barrels up balls consistently, thanks to excellent hand-eye coordination and quick wrists. He's not a slap hitter and would likely have to change to a more conventional stance to hit for average power. Washington doesn't figure to go as high this year but still fits inside the first two rounds.
|Tony Wolters
|Rancho Buena Vista HS, Vista, Calif.
|Wolters, a San Diego recruit, was the MVP of the 2009 Aflac All-American game at Petco Park in San Diego, an impressive accomplishment considering the field was filled with elite prospects such as Jameson Taillon and Bryce Harper. Undersized (5-foot-10, 180 pounds) for any position on the field except the middle infield, Wolters almost certainly will shift to second base as a pro. He is a sensational defensive player, displaying remarkable playmaking ability, fluid actions and quick hands. Wolters has enough arm for shortstop, but his below-average speed and range make him a better fit on the right side of the infield. He's smart with strong leadership qualities and baseball instincts. Wolters' batting stance and hitting style are unique. He begins with the bat in a straight up and down posture, his hands placed near his right hip. His wide, spread-out stance in his lower half gives Wolters a bit of a Gateway Arch look. As a pitch approaches, Wolters moves his hands into a launch position and then lets the bat fly, using a pronounced sweeping upper-cut. At times, he appears to release his top hand off the bat a fraction too quickly, in effect swinging with one hand. While his swing and set-up are not traditional, it is hard to quibble with the results. He is a patient and savvy hitter, showing a knack for extending pitch counts as he waits for the ball he wants to attack. Wolters projects as an average to slightly above-average hitter with slightly below-average power.
|Kyle Blair
|San Diego
|Blair was one of the top high school pitching prospects for the 2007 draft, and the Dodgers took him in the fifth round but did not sign him. His first two seasons at San Diego included bursts of brilliance, nagging injuries (shoulder inflammation in 2009 caused him to miss six weeks) and some struggles. In 2010, Blair has finally delivered on his promise. Earlier in his college career, Blair fought a tendency to overthrow, which caused his front side to pull down and open, lessening his velocity and command. Having improved his mechanics, Blair has also rediscovered his power slider. No longer hesitant to challenge hitters inside, Blair pounds the strike zone with a low to mid-90s fastball, complemented by a slider with depth. He has also added an overhand curve and firm changeup. Blair delivered a sensational one-hit, 15-strikeout masterpiece against Portland in his first May start and was finishing strong. He has matured and improved his fastball control, though he's still lacking in command. A free spirit who has traveled the world and worked with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in Honduras, Blair could still be a No. 3 starter.
|Cole Cook
|Cook's father (known by his stage name Peter MacKenzie) is an actor who has appeared in dozens of Hollywood productions, including the movies "Major League: Back to the Minors" and "It's Complicated" with Meryl Streep. A high school teammate of Twins prospect David Bromberg, Cook was a 36th-round pick of the Mariners in 2007 but did not sign. He missed his freshman season at Pepperdine in 2008 after a freak accident when he broke his wrist while helping to roll up the field tarp on a rainy day. After Pepperdine ace Brett Hunter signed with the A's in 2008, Cook assumed the Friday starter's role in 2009 and 2010 and has performed well, moving to Saturdays of late after the emergence of lefty Matt Bywater. Cook's rangy 6-foot-6, 200-pound frame and low three-quarters delivery are reminiscent of the Weaver brothers. He fires a 91-93 mph fastball, with a changeup and a slurvy 77-78 mph breaking ball. His change is a decent pitch, and scouts agree that his weakness is his curve. It shows sharp break at times, but Cook has trouble controlling it, due in part to his low arm slot. A rare college pitcher with significant projectability, Cook will need to sharpen his mechanics, command and secondary pitches to succeed in pro ball. If he does that, he fits comfortably as a mid- to back-of-the-rotation starter.
|Nick Bartolone
|Chabot (Calif.) JC
|Bartolone, the MVP of the Golden Gate Conference this season, is the kind of player a true scout can fall in love with because he brings an intensity and energy to the game. He's a plus runner and a smooth fielder with excellent baseball instincts. The question is whether he'll hit enough. He's small (5-foot-10, 160 pounds) with an average arm and well below average power. His speed should help his batting average, but he profiles best as a utility player.
|Robbie Aviles
|Suffern (N.Y.) HS
|Scouts have been impressed with how Aviles has performed in the face of adversity. In late March, two of Aviles' Suffern High teammates were killed in a car accident. The two were honored before Suffern's game the following week, and Aviles took the mound and got the win. He struck out 11 in a perfect game in his next start, then whiffed 15 in a no-hitter in his subsequent outing. Aviles sat at 91-92 mph for most of his perfect game but reached back for 93-94 in the seventh inning. Aviles' 6-foot-4, 193-pound frame is athletic and projectable, and his arm action is loose, but he has a tendency to cut off his finish and needs to fine-tune his command. His curveball has good three-quarters break and projects as an average or better pitch. Some scouts say he flashes a plus changeup, but he rarely uses it against overmatched high school competition. Down the stretch, Aviles struggled to repeat his release point--especially on his breaking ball--and started working exclusively out of the stretch. Aviles needs some polish, but his upside is significant, and he is overwhelmingly regarded as the top prospect in the Northeast this year. A Florida signee, Aviles is a supplemental first-round or second-round talent and is considered signable.
|Alex Lavisky
|St. Edward HS, Lakewood, Ohio
|Lavisky and batterymate Stetson Allie could be the highest-drafted pair of high school teammates in the 2010 draft. Allie has pitched his way into the upper half of the first round, while Lavisky's all-around ability and makeup have created interest as early as the sandwich round. More likely, he'll go around the third. He's a strong, 6-foot-1, 210-pounder with plus power from the right side of the plate. He has a sound swing, though there are potential issues with his timing and bat speed that may hamper his ability to hit for a high average. Because Allie has an electric and sometimes erratic arm, Lavisky has gotten plenty of experience receiving pro-quality stuff and has developed into a quality receiver. He has slightly above-average arm strength and makes accurate throws, though he could stand to shorten his release. St. Edward's starting quarterback before he decided to give up football last fall, Lavisky is a better athlete than most catchers and has strong leadership skills. He's not afraid to get on the talented Allie when needed. Lavisky has committed to Georgia Tech and will be a draft-eligible sophomore in 2012 if he attends college.
|Jordan Cooper
|Wichita State
|Cooper was as hot as any college pitcher in May. He struck out 14 in a complete-game shutout of Missouri State and set a Wichita State record with a 32 1/3-inning scoreless streak. He ranked as the top high school prospect in Kansas two years ago, and though he has grown an inch and added 25 pounds since then, the 6-foot-2, 215-pounder still stands out more for his polish and feel than for his overpowering stuff. He gets outs with an 89-91 mph sinker, tight slider and good changeup. He's athletic, repeats his delivery easily and fills the strike zone. Cooper could have been a fourth- or fifth-round pick out of high school had he been signable in that range, and should go a round or two higher this year as a draft-eligible sophomore.
|Tyler Holt
|Florida State
|Two of the nation's most successful college baseball programs, Stanford and Florida State, annually frustrate scouts with their approaches to hitting, which scouts say work with metal bats but not with wood. Holt is one of the latest examples. His open stance and deep crouch don't get him into an ideal position to load up his hands and drive the ball, but for now he stays balanced and uses his hands to spray line drives from pole to pole. He has sacrificed some batting average in trying to hit for more power as a junior, but scouts still project his power as below-average. His offensive profile fits best in center field. He has been one of college baseball's best basestealers over the last two seasons (59-for-65 overall) and has drawn more than 150 career walks, making him an outstanding tablesetter. He's an above-average runner, and he'll have to maintain his speed to have the range to stick in center field. Holt's instincts on both sides of the ball help him play above his tools. He's a bigger, stronger version of his Seminoles predecessor, Shane Robinson, who reached the majors with St. Louis in 2009 and is in his third season in Triple-A.
|Hunter Jones
|Lakewood (Calif.) HS
|Third baseman Jones is the son of Tracy Jones, a former big leaguer selected in the first round of the 1983 draft by the Reds out of Loyola Marymount. Like his dad, Hunter is a multi-tool talent and is committed to Loyola Marymount. With an athletic 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame, Jones has a powerful arm and well-above-average speed--4.0 to 4.10 seconds from the right side of the plate to first base with a clean start. His hands and actions aren't quite smooth enough for the hot corner, but a future move to the outfield should suit him well. Concerns about Jones' bat will move him down in the draft. He has bat speed but often drags the barrel through the zone, resulting in weakly hit balls toward the right side of the diamond. If his bat comes around, Jones could be a first-round candidate in 2013.
|Tyler Cannon
|Cannon was Virginia's top hitting prospect last year, but he didn't sign as a 41st-round pick of the Pirates and returned to finish his degree. He can hit line drives with gap power from both sides of the plate, though he's in just his second year of switch-hitting. He was batting .340/.420/.505 this spring with 17 doubles and 35 RBIs. He's a good defensive shortstop for college, but he can't play there every day at the next level. Scouts see him as a useful utilityman who can play all four infield positions, and he has enough arm strength that he could get a look behind the plate. Cannon will go out much higher this year as a senior sign.
|Michael Goodnight
|Houston's annual early-season Minute Maid Classic always draws a flock of scouts, making it a perfect springboard for college players with draft aspirations to boost their stock. Goodnight seized that opportunity, working seven shutout innings to beat Texas and potential first-rounder Brandon Workman 1-0. He hadn't built off that outing, however, going 6-7, 5.45 in 15 regular season starts. Against Texas, Goodnight maintained an 88-92 mph fastball for seven innings, touched 94 and backed it up with a good, 80-82 mph slider. He showed similar stuff throughout the spring, but his feel for pitching seemed to come and go. He fell behind in the count too often and didn't pitch down in the zone enough, leading to 85 hits and 50 walks in 79 innings, and his stuff should play better than that. He's built for durability at 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds and has two potential plus pitches, yet Goodnight might wind up as a reliever because of his inconsistent command and lack of feel for a changeup. A two-time district MVP as a high school quarterback, he has good athleticism and a clean delivery. He's eligible for the draft as a 21-year-old sophomore, and it's unclear whether he'd sign for fifth-round money, which is what he's expected to command.
|Diego Seastrunk
|Ben Holmes
|Clackamas (Ore.) HS
|The best high school player in Oregon is projectable lefthander Wetzler. He's 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds and has touched 90 mph this year, with an average changeup and both a slider and curveball. His talent would merit a selection in the fifth or sixth round, but he's considered a tough sign away from Oregon State and could slide.
|Cody Allen
|St. Petersburg (Fla.) JC
|Aaron Siliga
|Oceanside (Calif.) HS
|Outfielder Siliga is threatening to eclipse the hitting records set at Oceanside High by Matt Cerda, a fourth-round pick of the Cubs in 2008. Similar to Cerda, Siliga is a compact and powerfully built lefthanded hitter who possesses bat speed and power. Siliga first came to the attention of scouts and recruiters with a terrific wood-bat BP session prior to a scout ball game in Orange County last fall. Considered signable, Siliga will probably attend Palomar JC if he goes to school.
|Chase Burnette
|Georgia Tech
|Burnette is more athletic, with average tools across the board and an arm that could grade as above-average. He was batting .350/.398/.664 but is viewed as too aggressive for his own good offensively and profiles as a fourth outfielder, complete with the lefthanded bat.
|Mark Brown
|King HS, Detroit
|Burch Smith
|Howard (Texas) JC
|Owen Dew
|Central Florida
|In fact, righthander Dew, a sinker/slider pitcher with some projection left in his tall, lean body, will challenge Duffy for being the first Golden Knight off the board, even though opponents hit .318 off him. His fastball has average velocity and good sinking life.
|Nate Striz
|North Carolina
|Injury-prone righty Striz, an unsigned fifth-round pick out of high school, still touches 94 mph at times, even coming off shoulder surgery. He hasn't earned innings this spring even though the Tar Heels' bullpen struggled all year.
|Tony Dischler
|Louisiana State-Eunice JC
|Dischler got strafed for a 9.64 ERA in 19 innings at Louisiana-Monroe as a freshman in 2009, but he caught the eye of scouts with a strong summer in the New York Collegiate League. He opted to transfer to a junior college to become eligible for the 2010 draft, ultimately choosing Louisiana State-Eunice over Chipola (Fla.). Dischler quickly became the ace a Bengals team that would win its third Division II juco national championship, touching 96-97 mph in the fall and working at 91-94 mph this spring. He has a lean 6-foot-3, 198-pound frame and an arm that generates velocity with ease. The key for Dischler will be refining his secondary pitches, and his success doing so will determine if he's ultimately a starter or a reliever. His 82-84 mph slider has depth at times, but it's more often flat. His changeup similarly has promise but lacks consistency. He has committed to Louisiana-Lafayette for 2011 but is expected to turn pro as a third- to fifth-rounder.
|Andrew Triggs
|Southern California
|Righthander Triggs needed Tommy John surgery as a prep senior and missed the 2008 season, but he rebounded nicely in 2009 by posting a 5-3, 3.96 mark for Southern California. After a solid summer in the New England Collegiate League last year, Triggs had a strong fall and was poised for a breakout season. Instead, he got off to a brutal start in 2010, causing his draft stock to plummet. He eventually regained his spot as USC's Friday night starter and finished the season 2-7, 3.95 with 62 strikeouts and 21 walks in 71 innings, numbers not terribly different than his sophomore season. Triggs' repertoire includes a 90-92 mph four-seam fastball that can touch 94, a changeup, curveball and slider. His most effective pitch is his mid- to high-80s two-seam fastball, which starts above a hitter's hands and suddenly drops down and under his swing. He gave up just five home runs in 145 college innings. Triggs' 6-foot-3, 210-pound build and stuff permit him to fit any one of three roles as a pro: mid-rotation starter, closer or most likely, a set-up reliever.
|Jay Gause
|West Brunswick HS, Northwest Shallotte, N.C.
|Gause started well and has a 6-foot-2, 215-pound frame that produces three solid-average pitches when he's at his best. His fastball has touched 94 and sits at 89-92 mph when he's right. He has shown the hand speed to spin a breaking ball, with a curve that has flashed above-average, and he has a decent changeup. Gause's performance and stuff suffered after a mid-April start when he reportedly exceeded 150 pitches. He's a North Carolina State recruit, and scouts weren't sure what to make of his stock as the draft approached because he hadn't been at his best after his long outing.
|Ben Lively
|Gulf Breeze (Fla.) HS
|Jeff Schaus
|Schaus has been a middle-of-the-order force since his freshman season thanks to a solid, strong swing. His actions are a bit stiff and he lacks great athleticism. His patient approach, average hitting ability and average power will have to be his calling card.
|DeMarcus Tidwell
|Yavapai (Ariz.) JC
|Opposing coaches loved outfielder Tidwell this season, but it was difficult to find a scout who bought into his package. He's a good athlete and was a highly recruited wide receiver out of Grenada (Miss.) High in 2008, but he hasn't shown the speed scouts expected from that profile. Scouts consider him more of an average runner. Tidwell, a 6-foot-3, 180-pounder who bats and throws lefthanded, also was bothered by a hamstring injury this year. He also doesn't have good baseball instincts, running into outs on the bases and struggling to track routine fly balls. He led the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference in batting and has good bat control, but he did it with an opposite-field approach. Playing every day will help Tidwell learn the game, and if he can add a little strength, trust his hands and start turning on more balls, he could be interesting. He also raised makeup questions when he got suspended from his previous team at Bossier Parish (La.) CC.
|Kirby Bellow
|Nederland (Texas) HS
|Taylor Hill
|Vanderbilt has plenty of players who could be drafted high this year, if teams think they are signable. Chief among them is junior righthander Taylor Hill, who backtracked as a sophomore after earning a rotation spot as a freshman. He bounced back this year by improving his fastball velocity and command (cutting his walk rate in half from his freshman season). He touched plenty of 93s this season and sat at 89-92 mph. His heater has sink and boring action, and he maintains his velocity. Hill has picked up a split-finger fastball to help him get strikeouts, as his low-80s slider has power but fringy movement. He also throws a changeup. Hill is homer-prone because he pitches off his fastball so much. He profiles as a durable innings-eater and could go off the board as high as the fifth round.
|David Goforth
|Goforth is Ole Miss' hardest thrower, reaching 95 mph and sitting at 92-94 even as a starter. At 5-foot-11, 191 pounds, the redshirt sophomore has fringy secondary stuff and wasn't fooling anyone this spring, as evidenced by his 1-5, 8.41 numbers. Opponents where hitting .363 with 15 home runs in just 56 innings.
|Michael Palazzone
|Logan Thompson
|Palm Beach (Fla.) JC
|Kyle Petter
|El Camino (Calif.) JC
|Coached by former Brigham Young ace Nate Fernley, El Camino JC reached its first state final four berth since 1951. Drafted twice previously, lefthander Petter was the team's top player. The 5-foot-10, 180-pounder hit eight regular-season homers and was 11-0, 1.74 entering the postseason. Fitter and stronger than in previous seasons, Petter tosses an 88-89 mph fastball that can touch 91 and an over-the-top, near 12-to-6 curveball. Committed to Division II Lynn (Fla.), Petter is reportedly signable.
|Ken Ferrer
|Righty Ferrer wound up winning nine games for Elon, second only behind ace Jimmy Reyes, and has one of the area's better fastballs, sitting 90-94 mph even in starting roles. His secondary stuff remains unrefined, and he didn't have a pitch to put hitters away. His control is also lacking, and he hit 15 batters in just 70 innings.
|Rye Davis
|Western Kentucky
|Righthander Davis nearly lost his right eye and broke several bones in his face when he was hit by a line drive in a preseason scrimmage a year ago. After missing all of 2009, he has returned this spring and touched 94 mph at times with his fastball. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder normally sits at 89-92 mph and lacks life on his fastball and slider because he drops his elbow in his maximum-effort delivery. His command can get shaky at times, too. Teams may wait another year on the draft-eligible sophomore, but his size and arm strength have attracted interest.
|Trey Griffin
|King HS, Lithonia, Ga.
|Another outfielder caught in the state's glut of talent was Trey Griffin. Griffin's older brother Xavier Avery was the Orioles' second-round pick in 2008, but Avery is more athletic and bats lefthanded, while Griffin is a righthanded hitter. Griffin has exhibited some of his brother's tools but lacks his speed and will have to move to a corner spot in pro ball. An Oklahoma State signee, Griffin has quick hands and loft power potential, if he can improve his plate discipline and feel for the barrel. He plays with energy but generally didn't fare well in comparison to more toolsy peers in Georgia this spring.
|Tyler Pearson
|Monterey HS, Lubbock, Texas
|Tyler Pearson has the best catch-and-throw skills among Texas high school catchers. His bat needs a lot of work, but teams would be interested in him now if they didn't consider him unsignable because of his commitment to Rice. The hard-nosed 6-foot-1, 185-pounder also played running back for Monterey High's football team, which is coached by his father Todd.
|Bobby Wahl
|West Springfield HS, Springfield, Va.
|Coming into the spring season after traveling the showcase circuit in 2009, Wahl had the potential to go in the first four rounds. But he has been inconsistent this spring and his stock has taken a hit. He came out of the gates slowly before his velocity started to pick up, but then he got hit just above his pitching elbow by a line drive. The injury wasn't serious--just a bruise--but he took extra time off as a precaution. Wahl showed low 90s velocity at times this spring, but only sporadically. On other days he was 84-89 mph with a slowed delivery. When he's right, Wahl has a driving delivery with good extension. At USA Baseball's Tournament of Stars last summer, several scouts said his his delivery reminded them of a taller Roy Oswalt (Wahl is 6-foot-3, 195 pounds). His fastball sits at 90-92 mph and touches 93 when he's right. He has confidence in his slider, which is a good pitch with hard break. He also shows a changeup and curveball, but both pitches need work. Unless a team drafts him on the form he showed last summer, Wahl will probably honor his Mississippi commitment.
|Jordan Casas
|Long Beach State
|Brian Heere
|Heere, a redshirt junior who turned down the Red Sox as a 48th-round pick a year ago, uses his plus speed to get on base and go get balls in center field. He doesn't have a lot of power or arm strength.
|Aaron Fields
|Wright State
|Chris Waylock
|Cary-Grove HS, Cary, Ill.
|Brock Stassi
|Frank DeJiulio
|Daytona Beach (Fla.) JC
|Justin Haley
|Sierra (Calif.) JC
|Sierra JC righthander Haley was a largely unknown out of Bella Vista High in Fair Oaks, Calif., but at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds he sure is noticeable. He drew a lot of attention from D-I programs late in the spring, and scouts have peeked in as well. He has an average fastball that peaks around 93 mph, and as an 18-year-old freshman, he has plenty of development ahead of him.
|Luke Malloy
|Alamo Heights HS, San Antonio
|C.T. Bradford
|Pace (Fla.) HS
|Mark Bradley
|Central Arizona JC
|Henry Dunn
|Dunn packs athleticism and strength into a 5-foot-7, 175-pound frame. He followed up his good summer in the New England Collegiate League with a solid spring, hitting .344/.408/.626 with 10 homers, 51 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. Dunn's plus-plus speed plays well in center field, where he has good range and instincts. He's a line-drive hitter with occasional pop, but he'll have little home run power at the next level. He tends to get pull-happy and could benefit by learning to use the opposite field better.


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November 2014 - Norwegian Jewel to Caribbean - Western
Beautiful weather was abundant to match the great service, food, and fun. This being our first cruise, we really didn't know what to expect. It was quickly obvious that many people had been on a Norwegian Cruise this trip, which made it all the easier to fit in with the fun. We really enjoyed the styles - you could relax and not be hurried to do everything, or participate in the many activities. The ship was very clean, very well organized, and of course the crew was top notch. We really enjoyed Cozumel, but probably won't go back to the other ports of call anytime soon. Love the service with Norwegian so we will probably set sail with them to other locations in the future.


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Disclaimer: Any and all QAF characters in my story were kidnapped and forced to participate in my story against their will. Some will seem very Out of Character. However, afterwards they were brainwashed and their memories wiped of all events and returned to the very dusty shelf they were left on by Showtime and Cowlip and so forth. No copyright infringement is intended and no money was made during the writing of this story.
Dedication: This story is dedicated to Exquisite Rose who is also writing a B & the B version. Rose's is called The Monster's Heart and I invite you all to check it out too. As it is we both collaborated and decided it would be ok if I did a story too. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised and find that both our stories will be good but completely different. So check them both out!
A/N : A bit of a spooky, supernatural story here folks. No talking teapots! Rated T for now but may upgrade to M. I'll let you know.
A Fairy Story
Once upon a time, a long time ago (but not too long) and far, far away, (somewhere in Pittsburgh!) there was a tall, dark and devastatingly handsome man named Brian Kinney. He was educated and worked in advertising, which made him exceedingly rich.
And in spite of all these things, it was all wasted. He got no pleasure out of his wealth. He bought the best of everything of course, He spoiled himself with Armani clothes, Italian furniture, the best computers, kitchen equipment in his home. All of which, (except the clothes) he never used but simply had, like a status symbol.
Brian was a workaholic, working at Vanguard Advertising Agency. He would often use supermodels in his campaigns. He valued beauty over all else and insisted that sex sells.
And so, over time, Brian became cold and cruel, narcissistic, and shallow. He loved looking in mirrors and eventually stopped hanging out with 'the old gang' although he'd still go to Babylon when things got hectic. He was still the Stud of Liberty Avenue after all! But he only really hung out with guys as beautiful as him.
Then one day, in his 29th year, a blond man knocked and walked into his office. He wanted Brian to work on a campaign for his new skin cream that he was going to call Inner Beauty. And he wanted to be the spokesmodel.
Brian was repulsed. The man was disfigured, blemished and ugly. He would have been blond and handsome but he had a burn scar around his left eye, down his left cheek and down his neck. The left eye was a pop-eye. There was a huge boil in the center of his forehead and another, even more fantastic one on his nose, enlarging it. He had a cleft lip, and a strange burning away of his lip on one side that revealed the tendon that attached his mouth to his cheek muscle and bone.
Brian listened to the man`s proposal pretending to be interested, nodding and steepling his fingers. Then the man finished and smiled in what should have been a winsome way. Instead, it looked like something from a carnival funhouse.
Brian took a deep breath, threw his head back and laughed, long and hard and deep. He berated the man for wanting to be a model, suggested he use his own skin cream before peddling it, and then heaved his considerable bulk up and grabbed the man by the collar and the back of his pants and threw him out of his office. (Since he had stopped hanging out with Mikey, he had spent the extra time at the gym and bulked up considerably.
As he was dragged toward the door, the man warned Brian not to judge him or his cream by his outward appearance for that true beauty lies within.
Brian just laughed harder and threw him bodily out of his office, called security and made sure he was ejected from the building as well.
That night at Babylon, Brian was on his third Beam and recovering from his second trick of the evening when the man walked in. He was dressed stylishly but not too revealingly as if he knew he would not impress anybody there. And indeed, his face was so off-putting to the oiled and vain men who came to Babylon, that all who saw him, sneered at him and turned away from his face in disgust.
The man grinned in a genuine way that was hideous to behold. He did not care what anyone thought. Well, there was one. He saw Brian, waved, walked over.
"Good evening Brian."
Brian looked off in the distance and pretended the man was talking to someone else. How DARE that man stalk him much less speak to him in public!
"I'm not stalking you. I simply thought I'd seek you out in a more relaxed atmosphere and see if you'd reconsider my account."
Brian sighed and turned to the repugnant man. "That's basically what stalking means," he said coldly.
"I'd prefer to call it a "creative business strategy." The man smiled engagingly...and terribly.
"The answer is most definitely no," Brian said simply. "Now get away from me. You're a trick repellent."
"Not as much as you might think. Be careful Brian. There is more to love than tricking. And there is more to me than meets the eye. You shouldn't take such stock in appearances alone."
"News flash dude! That's all everybody does! Oh sure, they all say, don't judge a book by its cover but everybody does! Imagine you are faced with a book with a plain brown cover, old and worn. Next to that, the same book, only with a jacket with some sort of bright artwork on it. Which one do people pick up? The one with a jacket, almost every time!"
"And yet, within the older, plain book, may be an autograph from the author. And the reason for its age may be because it is a first edition, making it much more valuable than the one with flash. And you are right Brian, so many are distracted by the flash that they will miss picking up such a treasure right in front of them."
Brian huffed in frustration. There was no arguing with these types of freaks.
"Well, I see we cannot do business. Ahh well... you shall miss the money I could have made you! But perhaps if we cannot do business, we can do pleasure. Dance with me!" He held out his hand in invitation.
Brian laughed loudly. "Dance!? With you? Don't be ridiculous! My reputation would be ruined, if it hasn't been already just by talking to you. Get away from me, you freak! And take your inner beauty with you!"
"I warn you a third time, do not judge by my appearance. Look at me, Brian, really look."
Brian only laughed at him again and turned away to order another Beam.
When he next turned back, the laughter strangled and died in his throat.
The man's face was rippling and shifting as if his features were made out of modeling clay. There was a major shift and all the man's ugliness was smoothed away. The boils vanished and the burned and scarred tissue smoothed away. The cleft in his lip vanished and his mouth was restored. His clothes grew dazzling white and transformed into stunning white leather pants and a blinding whit wifebeater tee, the antithesis to Brian's black one. His muscles grew out a bit and he grew to Brian's height, 6'2".
Standing before him now was a stunning specimen of man in perfect club clothes. He was blond as he was before but his cut was better. He had a strong jaw, a cleft in his chin and classical features. His eyes were green with thick lashes. He was perfect.
"Oh my God! What did Anita give me!" yelled Brian.
"Anita gave you only the usual. And as of now...you're straight and sober!" the man said definitively.
Brian blinked. The drug induced euphoria and haze had vanished and reality invaded with noise and sharp edges. The thumpa thumpa music seemed suddenly annoying.
The man waved a hand. Time stopped. The people froze, the music stopped. There was blissful silence.
"There, that's better. That was annoying , wasn't it?"
"How did you know I thought that? Who ARE you anyway?"
"I'm your guardian. Think fairy godfather without so much of the...father part. I've been watching you since you were a small baby Brian. So far, I have watched you without interference but I cannot sit idly by and watch you turn into this Beast any longer. I have warned you three times and now I must intervene."
"What do you mean, beast? I've never looked better." Brian whipped a small pocket mirror out of his jeans and checked. Phew! Even his eyebrows and teeth were perfect. As he expected.
"That's true. You're also ruthless in your business, superficial, cold, cruel, and hard hearted. All you know is mindless fucking. There is no love in your heart. You may look good Brian, but inside you're a monster! And this must not continue! You must pay!"
"Pay!? Hey, if this is because I threw you out of my office or your cream, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it. Why don't you come back tomorrow...looking like this and..."
"Have you yet learned nothing?" the fairy said incredulously, "One...there is no cream Brian, that was just to gain entrance to see you...and two...it is not how you treated me but how you treat all your fellow men who you view inferior. As of tonight, I believe that is practically everybody. From this day forward, YOU shall be judged inferior! Your inside shall match your outside nature and you will be a monster. You will be a Beast! Medusa's curse shall be your's! And only true love shall break it!"
Brian's face grew uncomfortably warm. Chunks of his beautiful chestnut hair began falling out. His mouth felt unnaturally full.
"Wha's – what's happening!?" his voice came out in a growl. He whipped out his mirror again. His eyes widened in terror.
He had a boils and scars and a burn mark over half his face. The other half looked like an acid burn and his mouth was stretched away and exposed the tendon, just as the man's had been. He had a cleft lip and sharp fangs grew out before his eyes. He watched in horror as his hair continued to fall out by the roots. In a few minutes he was bald. Moreover, tattoos of snakes and knives and snarling animals appeared on his face, neck, chest and arms, each one more hideous that the one before.
And then, the very worst happened. Out of his now bald head grew new hair. But it wasn't hair. He could feel it itching and squirming and moving as it grew. He screamed and dropped his mirror. It smashed on the ground but it was of no major concern. He would never use it again.
Out of his head grew snakes. Red ones, yellow ones, and green ones. He felt a few grow out of the sides of his head, right above where his sideburns grew out heavier. He even felt a few grow out right out of the sides of his temple. The feeling was both exquisite and terrifying and tortuously slow and painful all at the same time. He screamed again, as the snakes sloooooowly grew out there. The rest of them were growing out slowly and torturously as well. He never saw them but he heard them hissing, felt them moving twisting around each other for support and comfort. The two that grew out of his temples, twisted themselves once around his ears and then hung down like living, macabre earrings. A few of the ones growing out of his bangs area dropped down and twisted themselves to stare into Brian's wide and terrified eyes. They hissed and opened their mouths to reveal fangs dripping with poison. Their forked tongues stuck out and caressed his forehead in feathery touches. It tickled. It was hideous.
Brian screamed in supreme terror and shook his head and danced around. "GET THEM OFF! GET THEM OFF! GET THEM OFFFFFFFFF!" he screamed.
This only excited the snakes and made them dance around crazily. Fortunately they all seemed to like him and did not strike.
"I cannot," said the fairy guardian, "I told you. I have cast the Medusa Curse upon you! Your outside matches your inside. And only true love can break the spell! You are a monster now Brian. My ugliness has become yours and more. Whoever looks upon you full in the face and feels any type of fear, will turn to stone!"
"Wait! If anyone who looks on me turns to stone, how am I supposed to get anyone to fall in love with me?"
"Brian! Calm down and listen to me! It's important and my time with you is nearly finished. I said whoever looks upon you in fear will turn to stone! AND...if you look upon yourself full on in a mirror, you yourself will turn to stone! Do you understand, Brian? This will be tantamount to your suicide and death! Do you understand!?"
"Yes...," Brian said sulkily, "But I still don't understand what to do. How am I supposed to get someone to love me if they can't look upon me!?"
"That you must figure out for yourself. Use your brain. Grow a heart. Seek to use the beauty that is inside you. Beauty you have buried deep inside."
The fairy reached out and grasped one of his forearms. He slid his forefinger down his arm and a tattoo appeared. A single mark of beauty, a tattoo of a rose appeared and below that a tattooed row of numbers. Astonished, Brian watched as the numbers began to count down.
"You have one year starting now. If you can find someone to love...truly love...and earn their love in return, before the countdown is finished and the last petal of the rose falls...You will regain your former beauty. If not, you will remain in this ugly state forever."
The fairy whipped a card out of nowhere. "This is the address of a house in West Virginia that you can reside in, in relative seclusion except for who you choose to be with to help break the spell. Good luck, Brian. I'll be watching!"
The fairy guardian squeezed Brian's hand one more time, stepped back, faded away, and vanished.
"NO! NO! Come back! Come back! You cannot leave me like this! This is cruel and horrible! You cannot leave me like this!"
"The way you are cruel to others when they are fat and ugly..." the thought popped into his head.
Thumpa...thumpa...thumpa... And then time started up again and the music pounded and the din of laughter and conversation was deafening.
Brian turned to the bartender. Charlie! Help! You gotta help me! You gotta...!"
Charlie turned white. "Holy Fuck! Where did you come from!? What the hell are you? Whaaaaat...Whhhaaaaaa..." And Charlie began to glow a bright white, matching his pale white face and growing even whiter all the way over. Then the glow died and there was Charlie turned into a white, marble statue!
Brian gave a groan of supreme misery and he snatched the card the fairy had left him off the counter and fled. He tried to keep a low profile but it was no use. The club was too crowded. Guy after guy bumped him, spun, caught sight of him. Scream after scream rang through the joint. More and more guys caught sight, and turned to flee, too late, only to be caught in the spell and transformed. Attention was caught like dominoes. In horror and humiliation, Brian fled Babylon leaving two rows of white statues in his wake and even more, dotted all throughout Babylon.


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The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance with information on the death of George K. Winter that occurred on the morning of February 15, 2014.
Winter was found deceased in the roadway just east of the intersection of SE Howard Dr. and Croco Rd.
The Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a newer model full to midsized crew cab truck that may have a brush guard, toolbox and/or running boards. This vehicle is believed to have been in the area around the time the body was discovered.
The Sheriff's Office has reason to believe this vehicle and its driver could have witness information that would assist detectives with the investigation.
Anyone who knows the witness or a possible truck involved are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 234-0007.


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BUGGIEDOut! Brighton is brought to you by Kirsti International, Selfish Mother, Bambino Goodies, Bugged Out and a fresh parent collective that we love every month - for NOV we are teaming up with the ace of spades @thebrightcompany and ace party stor @littlelulubel - insert bat winged fistbump emoji here - presenting our POST HALLOWEEN GUY FAWKES PARTY so expect all manner of sparkly goings on....... Lets make the most of those SPOOKY OUTFITS eh! WILD THINGS FANCY DRESS ENCOURAGED.
There is a 2 hour imagination led adventure hosted by a different entertainer each month and a bottomless brunch if you order between 1pm and 2pm which basically means free top ups of prosseco for you til 4pm and 2 hours of guilt free kid free time <3
AND - New for this month a FREE party bag for every kiddo.
BUGGIEDOut! is a relaxed event where mums, dads and kids can hang out, listen to music, eat a bit, drink a bit and have fun with like minded families - but not in a frenzied way!
<3 This is not a baby rave, guys <3
If you thought leisurely Sundays were a thing of the past we have news for you....THEY. ARE. BACK.
This is not a 2 hour hectic sweaty stressful event it is a 4 hour leisurely affair - you can of course pop in and duck out if time is not on your side but there really is enough going on to keep the entire family happy from start to finish....you might even get to read a paper! TRUE STORY.
Adults go free but must book tickets. See you there! x x x


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Even in her spare time, Chef Colleen winds up incorporating food into her hobbies. Her experience spans decades of working with great chefs like Thomas Keller. She almost gets us nostalgic for cooking class. Almost.
Read our interview with Colleen Johnson of 50 Forks, Part One.
And now, on to Part Two. . . .
When you're not in the kitchen cooking, what are you doing?
Gardening. I have San Marzano tomatoes, English peas, haricot verts, Japanese eggplant, and Dutch baby potatoes. I found these bags that you set up with dirt, and you can grow potatoes in them. There's nothing better than a potato that you pull from the ground and eat immediately. I'll be planting sugar pumpkins and butternut squash soon. They take 100 days to grow.
Last song playing on your radio/smart phone/iPod:
God Put a Smile Upon Your Face by Coldplay.
Where did you grow up?
I was born in Los Angeles and grew up here and there. The Art Institute brought me to Orange County.
What did you study in school?
I studied English Literature at Cal State Long Beach and UCLA.
What's your favorite childhood memory?
Christmas morning. I was an only child, and my mother would make it special. She would turn our living room into a fairyland. One year she spent the entire night decorating. She would also bake every night with my grandmother from before Thanksgiving on. We're Irish, so we like a big food fest.
Who would you love to cook for?
Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso and James Joyce. I KNOW they would be completely honest with telling me what they truly thought of the meal. Besides, I would just love to sit at that table and listen to them discuss just about anything!
Besides the travel, are/were there any other perks to being a private chef?
I worked for people that could, pretty much, have anyone cook for them, and they chose me. Perks– sailing, getting to go to places and meet people that I don't think I would have had the opportunity to meet otherwise.
What were you up to five years ago?
Traveling to Italy, working in Maine.
When was the last time you were in Italy? What do you love most about being there?
Two years ago. I love everything about Italy, from the culture, to the food. Everything.
The last book you read or last movie watched; how was it?
The Exotic Marigold Hotel. Loved it!
Last thing you looked up online:
Chickens and chicken coops. I want to lay my own eggs. I found chickens that will lay up to 260 eggs a year. I want to get three of them from Lompoc. Canning is also something I've also gotten into.
What would you be doing if you weren't in this business?
I'd probably be back in Japan teaching.
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- Internet security has become part of everyday life where security problems impact practical aspects of our lives. Even though there is a considerable corpus of knowledge about tools and techniques to protect networks, information about what are the actual vulnerabilities and how they are exploited is often not well understood. The course aims to make the students gain a basic understanding about real world security issues and countermeasures. Another of the goals of this course is to teach students to think as an attacker, this state of mind will later help to design secure systems and avoid common pitfalls.
- The course introduces the students to all the basic concepts of system security in the areas of host, network, and web security. The class has a very practical spin. A number of challenge-like homework assignment are used to force the student to practice on the low level aspects of the concept presented during the lectures. Therefore, prior experience in basic programming (C) as well as knowledge of basic concepts in operating systems and networks is recommended.
- The following topics are covered in this course:
- Windows and Unix Security Basics
- Race Conditions
- Memory Corruption, Exploitation and Modern Countermeasures
- Trusted Computing
- Web Security
- Wireless Security
- Network Security
- Testing for Security
- Smartphones Security
- Introduction to Malware
About me
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- In 2015, he received with Clémentine Maurice and their co-authors a Best Paper Award for the article presented at DIMVA 2015: "C5: Cross-cores cache covert channel"
- In 2013, he received with his co-authors the Best Student Paper Award for the article: "Implementation and implications of a stealth hard-drive backdoor" (ACSAC 2013)
- Prix de Thèse INP Grenoble 2010


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Agyness Deyn fell for Giovanni Ribisi after years of friendship
Model/actress Agyness Deyn has opened up about her surprise wedding to Giovanni Ribisi earlier this year, insisting the pair was pals for years before falling for each other.
The British beauty shocked fans by eloping with the actor in Los Angeles in June. Ribisi had broken up with his longtime girlfriend, singer Cat Power, a few months before the wedding.
The pair has kept its life together under wraps since the union, but Deyn has now broken her silence on their relationship and reveals they suddenly fell in love and were desperate to wed.
She tells Britain's Stella magazine, "When people used to say that (about falling in love), I didn't know what they meant. And then when I felt it I was like, 'Holy s—, this is powerful stuff.'… We both felt it! And now it makes so much sense, both of us wanting that. It's a really symbolic thing."
Giovanni Ribisi weds model Agyness Deyn
Model and actress Agyness Deyn and movie star Giovanni Ribisi have reportedly eloped after a whirlwind romance.
A representative for the "Avatar" star has confirmed the couple wed in Los Angeles over the weekend after website Fashionologie.com reported the pair had been spotted "passionately kissing" in line at the L.A. County Registrar's office.
Ribisi reportedly told a reporter on site that the pair had been dating for "a while," but British model Deyn, real name Laura Hollins, told the Daily Mail newspaper she was "all alone" during an interview which was published in March, adding, "There has been no man in my life for several months now and although it would be nice to have a boyfriend, I can't just settle for anybody."
She split from her last significant partner, rocker Josh Hubbard, in 2008.
This is Ribisi's second marriage. The actor divorced actress Mariah O'Brien in 2001 after four years of marriage. He has a teenage daughter, called Lucia, from the union.
Agyness Deyn: 'I lied about my age'
British model and actress Agyness Deyn has confessed she lied about her age to get a foot up on the world's catwalks – and she's actually six years older than she suggested she was.
She told modeling bosses and reporters that she was born in 1989, when in fact she was born in 1983 – and she's now 29, not 23.
Deyn says, "When I decided I would really do modeling I was like 18, and I think at the time that was quite old for a new face, so we knocked off a few years."
Her age was first exposed in 2007 when school friends created Facebook.com page "Agyness Deyn You're Not 18."
Deyn Moving On From Hammond Jr.
Supermodel Agyness Deyn has fueled reports her romance with rocker Albert Hammond Jr. is no more, after she was spotted enjoying a romantic meal with a mystery man in New York.
The British beauty began dating The Strokes star last year, and the couple was allegedly planning to wed at Christmas.
But rumors surfaced this week claiming the pair had parted ways, and now Deyn appears to have moved on from the relationship.
According to the New York Post's gossip column PageSix, Deyn went on a dinner date with an unnamed new suitor earlier this week.
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Premier wants money back from Armstrong
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill says disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong should give back the money he was paid to appear in the Tour Down Under.
The comments follow unconfirmed reports from the US that Armstrong has confessed to using performance enhancing drugs during a pre-recorded interview with talk-show host Oprah Winfrey.
Armstrong appeared in three consecutive Tour Down Under races, the first of them in 2009.
The State Government has never revealed how much money Armstrong was paid, despite being asked during each of his local races.
In October, Mr Weatherill said Armstrong helped to raise the profile of the event and the Government would not be asking for the money back, but later said he wished Armstrong had never been lured to Adelaide.
Mr Weatherill now says the cyclist has deceived many around the world and he should repay his appearance fees.
"He's a cheat and he's deceived people and I don't think people like that should gain any more attention," he said.
"We've had legal advice that we have no legal entitlements in that regard but certainly we'd be more than happy for Mr Armstrong to make any repayment of monies to us."
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'She raises her frail bird-boned hands to wipe fresh teardrops from her eyes, she reveals thin scars carved up & down her pale wrist'. Scarred Canvas
I received my bound galley copy of 'Scarred Canvas' by RC Edrington in the post a couple of weeks ago and have just finished my second reading this morning, not the type of poetry book you want to be reading during breakfast. I had never heard of RC Edrington before, but that is the reason why I have this site and why I love finding new writers or new writers finding me, and what a privilege it is to find such a writer who speaks straight from the heart, fearless, with a back-bone straight and hard.
It would be too easy to state that the poems in this collection are not for the fainthearted, that if you want nice little poems this book is not for you, to not bother buying this book, too easy and wrong. You may be a writer, or reader, or both, but, like myself, should always be open to different styles, genres, views, opinions, all walks of life that great poetry throws at us and in the world and life of Edrington in 'Scarred Canvas' there is no escaping the brutal expressive images of a reality of life far far away from the comforts most of us live in.
The poems in 'Scarred Canvas' are emotion packed powerful images not created to shock but to draw you in to the world of chaos and fragile reality that Edrington has crawled, witnessed and bled. Whether it is shooting up heroin, searching for coins for the next hit, hanging with prostitutes, troubled borderline of suicidal tendencies, series amount of cigarettes and alcohol, tattoos, murders and the dirty realistic side to Hollywood hidden from the flashing cameras of wandering tourists, these poems explode from the page as shrapnel, lodged in the mind for days.
Though some poems are are a hard read, I found myself coming back to reread certain poems due to the striking imagery and energetic jazz filled musical feel of the writing. There are no lies in these poems, just full-hearted honesty. Edrington is not trying to impress, not trying to fill the page with drug fueled drunken rambling, but uses his skill as a poet in first person narrative and the hard neck of a man that does not give a damn what you think of him personally, to draw you in to a world of shit and hell, tantalizing and in dramatic fashion, and be open in the most honest way that all poets should be.
Even in all the harsh and grotesque images raging through the poetry there is tenderness to be found. A lot of these poems can even be classed as love poems or elegies Edrington style. Take the poems 'As She Sleeps' Words that touch me/in ways lips/fingers never will and 'Lipstick Bruise' I never wanting/of her lips/against my waking chest/to only dream are just some of the excellent gorgeous lines that speak of a love either living or passed on, filling the mind with wonderful haunting images.
Edrington writes with balls and a voice from the harsh jaws of life. These poems must be read and you can be sure that you will be hearing more and more of this poet in the future. Think of Bukowski and Burroughs, mixed and mashed with more energy and valour, roared and shot from a gun to explode in words and you have the wonderful expressive hard hitting poetry of Edrington to behold in your collection, to read and reread, poems of a personal nature unheard of in contemporary writing, just make sure you have finished your breakfast before hand.
Where To Find It?
This review is for the excellent site Underground Voices. The release date of this book is June 2013 so I suggest buying a copy.
About The Author:
RC Edrington has been a scourge on the small press for years. He's published numerous chapbooks, the first being Whiskey Coma Blues. His scribbles have also appeared in countless journals, anthologies, e-zines and magazines. He offers no graduate degree in any imaginary art form. Nor can he produce a certificate of authentication from any hip writing guild to prove he is an actual writer. He despises hip coffee boutiques and the meaningless flesh that haunts them. You can find him here at his personal site, which I highly recommend as there is tons of great content and useful resources.


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People's National Movement (PNM) candidate for Scarborough/Calder Hall Orville London and PNM candidate for Roxborough/ Delaford Hilton Sandy must withdraw from the 2013 THA elections now," Tobago Organisation of the People (TOP) leader Ashworth Jack said yesterday.
This, despite an apology from Sandy on Tuesday, after statements perceived to be racist were made by him at a PNM political meeting Sunday in Delaford. Sandy suggested if his constituents�did not vote for the PNM, East Indians would move to Tobago and take over, and that a ship from Calcutta was waiting to sail to Tobago pending the outcome of the THA elections.
"I am now declaring that Mr Sandy based on�the statement is racist, and therefore Mr Sandy has no place in public life. He should not be running for public life," Jack said.
Sandy has since apologised, but Jack has not accepted it as being sincere. �
Speaking with reporters at TOP Headquarters in Scarborough, Jack also said the statements made by Sandy were nothing new to the PNM. He called for the election race to be free of racist statements.
Jack said the entire PNM Tobago membership should apologise for the statement made by Sandy, since they all applauded him following his speech in Delaford, and even felt he should train the younger candidates in his footsteps.
"Well I think� what Mr Sandy did is that he reflected the views of the PNM. It is not an isolated view. I am quite sure that you all will know that in the last couple of months anybody who says they did not know, is playing the proverbial ostrich."
Jack is also calling for the resignation of THA Chief Secretary and candidate for Scarborough/Calder Hall �London.
"I am�saying they should not be candidates at all if that is the way they feel. This is a multi-ethnic, multi-racial society, multi-religious. The very national anthem of this country speaks of togetherness when it says, 'Every creed and race should find an equal place'."
TOP chairman Lionel Coker also called for London and Sandy to withdraw from the elections. He described the Calcutta statements as foolish.
"The TOP further categorically condemns these two leaders and states they have forfeited their right to be candidates in the upcoming elections."
Coker said it seemed stupidity was a contagious disease within the PNM leadership.
In addition, Coker said PNM supporters were defacing posters of the TOP, whose members are also receiving threats. He called for the acts of vandalism to stop immediately.
"The TOP categorically condemns these acts of violence and barbarism and warns that such individuals and uncivilised behaviour must never be allowed to flourish in Tobago."
TOP candidate for Roxborough/Delaford Anslem Richards said Sandy's �statements were a true reflection of the PNM in the THA election.
"As a�matter of fact he went to�the home of my mother-in-law, not knowing it's my mother-in-law and made the very same statement to her, and in my first political�statement on the campaign I called him out on his statement."
Richards said the God of the TOP is not�a sleeping God, and what the PNM has hidden in darkness is coming to light.
"So the statement at Delaford is just a revelation of the foundation of the strategy of the PNM in the election, to divide the society among the lines of race."
Richards said�Sandy was an embarrassment to the country and could not represent this country on the international stage.
"I hereby call on the PNM to ask Mr Sandy to step out of the race. Just imagine he is the Deputy Chief Secretary of the THA, how can he represent Trinidad and Tobago on any international forum. From the time he appears they see the ship from Calcutta."


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Burton Bullet 2009
February 3, 2009
By: Scott Briggs
Boston – The 2009 Burton Bullet Snowboard is a great inexpensive, wide, all-mountain snowboard that is designed for all conditions and all riders. I see this board for someone who is a one weekend a month warrior that has had the same board for the past 8 years, does not want to break the bank and loves to hit it all.
The big difference in the 2009 Bullet from past is that it includes the Cruise Control technology, this is the same tech I told you about in the 2009 Burton Clash. Cruise control basically has played with the angles of the edges on the board and the flex to make it more forgiving and easier to turn. This is the type of technology that can make a good rider even better and let the newbies learn to love to ride faster.
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I am a beginner looking to buy a new board. I want an all around board that could also handle all terrain parks and the occasional rail. I was looking at the Burton Blunt '09 and the Burton Bullet '09. I am torn between the two because the bullet claims to be a great all mountain ride but can it handle a rail? The Blunt is a tough board for rails but will it be two hard to ride outside the park? Any advise?
Brandon on
October 18th, 2009 8:24 pm
I have a bullet for sale for 250 dollars used for half season, email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
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October 24th, 2009 8:04 pm
andrew, the bullet can do jibs and rails, the only question you have to ask yourself is what size are your boots? if they are over 10 get the bullet, under get the blunt
(the bullet is a wider board and you will have toe and heel drag with size 12 boots on the blunt)
other than that they are similar rides
Anders Franz on
December 28th, 2009 6:31 pm
This board is awesome! I got it last night for only $209 at Clark's Snowsports in Rancho Cordova, CA.
chris on
January 6th, 2010 7:34 pm
i got the bullet 2009 , gone riding 4 times with it and only bin on the mountain 6 times , its a great board to learn with
GG on
January 9th, 2010 2:17 pm
Its a good all around board although its a bit sluggish at turns. But I think it was designed for fresh powder…its amazing how it almost controls itself in the deep end. Well worth the money.
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February 28th, 2010 11:04 pm
I read a lot about this one and I liked it.
My question is if it would be good for me as my boots are just a 7 ?
It won't' gonna be too wide ?
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October 18th, 2010 10:43 pm
This is a great board it has a slightly larger nose than tail so it floats in powder good best back country I've owned. The only bad thing is I used it about 6 time and the edges get dulled on your heel side fast when going down steep icy hills where you stay on your heels
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Hi, I have a question about this board. I got it at a pawn shop for $190 and rode it for my first time today. I noticed people saying it was a good board for people with 10 or over boots. I am a size nine and a half and I think it is good. Would bindings affect the boot size? Or are you talking about a specific binding pre installed? Because when I got it, it came without bindings and I got Burton Custom Bindings for it. Does this have an effect?
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American Eagle Airlines Adds New Nonstop Markets NEW YORK, Sept. 4 /CNW/ -- American Airlines continues to grow and enhance its New York service announcing today that its regional affiliate, American Eagle, will begin new routes to Montreal, Canada, from LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) and Pittsburgh from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Dec. 13. American Eagle will fly both new routes with Embraer 135 or an Embraer 140 jets, seating between 37 and 44 customers. "We have more than an 80-year commitment to serving travelers to and from New York City," said Chuck Imhof, American's Vice President Passenger Sales -- Greater New York. "These new flights to Montreal and Pittsburgh give customers more choices as well as further strengthening our commitment to New York." Montreal is a major metropolitan area and business center with more than 3.6 million residents. It is the second-largest French-speaking city in the Western world after Paris. The schedule for the new Montreal service is as follows (all times local): New York LaGuardia to Montreal Trudeau International Airport (LGA-YUL) Flight Departs Arrives Days Daily; except 4916 6:45 a.m. 8:10 a.m. Sunday 4920 2:10 p.m. 3:40 p.m. Daily 4908 6:05 p.m. 7:35 p.m. Daily Montreal Trudeau International Airport to New York LaGuardia (YUL-LGA) Flight Departs Arrives Days 4917 8:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Daily 4921 4:15 p.m. 5:55 p.m. Daily Daily, except 4907 8:10 p.m. 9:45 p.m. Saturday American Eagle also serves Montreal from JFK with three flights daily. Together, American Airlines and American Eagle have eight daily flights to Toronto, and American Eagle has one daily flight to Halifax, Nova Scotia, from LGA and two from JFK. On December 13, American Eagle also begins nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and American Airlines new state-of-the-art terminal at JFK. This flight will permit easy connections from Pittsburgh to international destinations such as London, Frankfurt, Paris, as well as Barcelona and Milan beginning Spring 2008. The schedule for the new Pittsburgh service is as follows (all times local): New York JFK to Pittsburgh (JFK-PIT) Flight Departs Arrives Days 4315 4:55 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Daily Pittsburgh to New York JFK (PIT-JFK) Flight Departs Arrives Days 4314 2:50 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Daily American Eagle also serves Pittsburgh from LGA with two flights a day. These new routes are part of American's ongoing initiative to become the clear-cut airline of choice for passengers in the New York market. American's commitment to New York equates to 248 daily departures from our New York airports to 61 nonstop destinations, 27 of which are international. And, there is much more to come. Already announced and starting Sept. 5, American will add service from New York LaGuardia to Minneapolis/St. Paul and from JFK to Las Vegas. That same day American Eagle begins service from LaGuardia to Louisville. In November, American will begin flying nonstop to St. Lucia and St. Kitts/Nevis from JFK, while American Eagle will add service from LaGuardia to Flint, Mich. In December, a new flight from JFK to Orlando will be added, as will seasonal service between LaGuardia and West Palm Beach. American, the world's largest airline and a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance, and American Eagle, combine to carry more than 16 million passengers each year to and from four New York-area airports (John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, Newark, and White Plains/Westchester County) on more than 180,000 flights. About American Airlines American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, the AmericanConnection(R) airlines, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR) AmericanAirlines(R) We know why you fly(R) Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet. The address is http://www.aa.com
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Sneak peek from a fun engagement session with Villardia and Jermaine.
We started off at the Morikami Museum and Gardens which is a great place to shoot, but it would be so nice if some of these places would have extended hours at least once or twice a week!
We finished the session on the beach, but of course you'll have to wait for the full blog post in order to see shots from that 🙂
Now you see that last photo? Same photo twice, one next to the other, right? Think again! It's actually a reversed stroboscopic three-dimensional photo. Yes, a 3D photo.
In order to see the 3d move about 4 feet back from the monitor and focus your eyesight at a point near your face (some people call that "crossing your eyes", though it's just what happens naturally when you focus up close) you will see the two images above shift until a third forms in the middle. That one will appear to be a completely realistic 3D image. Once you "got it" feel free to move in a bit closer to enjoy more of the details of the image.