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Echinodermataəkī˝nōdûr´mətə [key] [Gr.,=spiny skin], phylum of exclusively marine bottom-dwelling invertebrates having external skeletons of calcareous plates just beneath the skin. The plates may be solidly fused together, as in sea urchins, loosely articulated to facilitate movement, as in sea stars (starfish), or reduced to minute spicules in the skin, as in sea cucumbers. The skin usually has warty projections or spines, or both. Echinoderms display pentamerous radial symmetry, that is, the body can be divided into five more or less similar portions around a central axis. Unlike other radially symmetrical animals, they develop from a bilaterally symmetrical larva and retain some degree of bilateral symmetry as adults. There is no head; the surface containing the mouth (the underside, in sea stars and most others) is called the oral surface, and the opposite side, which usually bears the anus, the aboral surface. There are five living classes of echinoderms.
Sections in this article:
- Introduction
- Class Crinoidea
- Class Asteroidea
- Class Holothuroidea
- Class Concentricycloidea
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Class Echinoidea
- Class Ophiuroidea
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By Scott Brown
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Tribune-Review Steelers writer Scott Brown answers your questions about the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What do you think of the Steelers trying to signing Bryant Johnson as a UFA? He has good size, good hands and will come at a good price. I think drafted WRs take time to develop so I would like to get one on the free agent market. The Steelers should focus on the defensive line on the first day of the draft along with the offensive line. The only player I would want to see the Steelers pick on the first day other then the big uglys up front would be Matt Forte of Tulane. But after his Senior Bowl performance, I think his stock would be rising.
- Dennis Abbate of Coram, N.Y.
For full disclosure purposes Bryant Johnson and I share the same alma mater (Penn State). That said, he caught me eye when I first looked at the list of unrestricted free agents.
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He had a solid season as a reserve for the Cardinals in 2007 and, as you pointed out, the Steelers won't have to break the bank to sign him. Another receiver I think the Steelers should look into signing is Andre Davis from the Texans. He set a career-high in receiving yards last season (583) and returned three kickoffs for touchdowns.
Agreed that the Steelers need to focus on bolstering each side of the line early in the draft. You would hope, however, that they don't take a player just to fill a need when there are better ones still one the board who could also help the team.
Check out Scott's View from the Press Box blog entry for his latest take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Q: Little word has been said on the prognosis of Willie Parker. Could you perhaps give some insight on how his ankle and health is? And do you think if the Steelers get a chance at a huge wide receiver in the second or third round, would they draft a receiver such as James Hardy from Indiana University? And although Willie Parker put up solid numbers this past season, would adding a bruising-style runner or a quick and nimble runner be a better fit for the pass-happy, no fullback style offense?
- Robert Yaga of Raleigh
I saw Parker a couple of weeks ago in the cafeteria at the Steelers practice facility but didnt get a chance to talk to him. Mike Tomlin has said Parker is expected to make a full recovery and be 100 percent for next season. As far as I know, there are no indications that his rehabilitation isnt going well or that hes not progressing as quickly as the Steelers had hoped.
To answer your other question about the running game, I think the Steelers would be wise to get a back that can truly complement Parker. I thought his workload was too heavy last season, and the Giants, make that the world-champion Giants, showed the value of having a legitimate 1-2 punch at running back with Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw.
As for drafting a wide receiver early, I think it would be a good move for the Steelers simply because I think they need to upgrade the position, whether its with a taller player or not. They do have more pressing needs, such as long both lines, but if a talent like Hardy is there in the second or third round, I would think the Steelers would be tempted to grab him.
Q: Is Brett Keisel on the Mike Vrabel career path? He doesn't seem like 'a good fit' at the 3-technique and the OLB spots are pretty set. He was a freak on special teams and really productive as a sub for Kimo von Oelhoffen but would he stay if the Steelers take a D-lineman like Colbert is hinting at?
- Sam Zelver of San Francisco
A: Thats an interesting comparison between Keisel and Vrabel. They couldnt find a place for the latter he has flourished in New England since leaving Pittsburgh and the same may well be true of Keisel. Its funny because prior to the 2007 season there was all of this talk about moving Keisel around on defense to take advantage of his size and athleticism yet we never saw it. I thought he had his moments at left defensive end in 2007 but did not have the kind of impact that a lot of folks expected him to have.
Even if the Steelers use one of their first picks in Aprils draft on a defensive lineman I would expect Keisel to figure prominently into the Steelers plans next season. The injury to Aaron Smith exposed the Steelers lack of depth at defensive end last season, and bringing in a quality end, via free agency or the draft, would give the Steelers three pretty good ones in 2008. It might also allow the Steelers to find more creative ways to use Keisel next season.
Q: Given that the Steelers will likely be done with Dan Kreider and Jerame Tuman because of their age and injury issues, I am wondering whether you think they might be interesting in drafting WVU's bruising FB/TE Owen Schmitt? Some are speculating he may still be available in rounds 3-5, and one Pittsburgh sportswriter told me Mike Tomlin "loves the guy." He could also be used as the primary back in short-yardage and goal-line situations. He's a physical freak to be able to do the things he does at his size and he has the heart of a lion and would give the Steelers everything he has in every game. I think he would fit in perfectly with the Steelers mentality and toughness, what do you think?
- Scott Davis of Moundsville, W.Va.
A: I think Schmitt is an absolute stud. As you pointed out, what's not to like about the guy? He has incredible physical gifts, fits the mold of a "Steelers" player and could be used in a number of different capacities. I would think the Steelers will consider drafting him. The question is can they afford to use a high pick on Schmitt -- I'll be shocked if he lasts past the third round -- given the other needs they have? That said, they couldn't go wrong in drafting Schmitt as I think he'll be a really good player at the next level.
Q: 1. Do you feel that any coaching staff member should be/will be fired?
2. With little second-half adjustments made all season do you feel Cowher played a larger part in the defenses in the past?
3. You thoughts of a line consisting of Simmons at center, Colon and Kemoeatu the guards and Smith, Starks, or Essex at tackle?
4. Should Ben Roethlisberger tell the Steelers that they must draft an offensive lineman with two of the first three picks, and then he will talk money?
5. McFadden played the whole game and his name wasnt mentioned too often. LaMarr Woodley had pressure much of the game. Why arent they starting?
- Joseph S. Basile of Chippewa, Pa.
A: Here are my answers in order:
1. Mike Tomlin has said and reiterated that he will keep his coaching staff intact. I agree with him that continuity is important though if the special teams dont show marked improvement next season he will have to make a change there. Same probably goes for the offensive line.
2. Tomlin is not as hands-on as Cowher was but he probably has more input than we think, particularly on defense since that is his background. Dont forget that even though the Steelers faltered a bit down the stretch, they still finished with the No. 1 defense in the NFL.
3. I would have no problems with the changes to the line you propose. Ill go a step further and say the Steelers take an offensive tackle with their first-round pick in April since Starks may leave as a free agent and tackle is a position of strength in the draft.
4. I dont think Roethlisberger needs to tell the Steelers they have to upgrade their offensive line. They are well aware of it along with the fact that when they make Roethlisberger the highest-paid player in franchise history they will need to protect that investment.
5. Clark Haggans will not be back next season, which means Woodley will almost surely be the starter at left outside linebacker in 2008. McFadden has to overtake Deshea Towsend, who has a solid season in 2007, if he too wants to crack the starting lineup.
Q: The Steelers opponent list for 2008 looks brutal. However, after taking a second look at it, I found a couple of favorable aspects. First, the Steelers play all 16 regular-season games in the Eastern time zone. Second, the farthest road games are New England and Tennessee, which are fairly short flights from Pittsburgh.
Do you think that having a "local" schedule will help the Steelers? In 2004 they had only one game outside the Eastern time zone (@Dallas) and they won 15 games.
- Nate Pigott of Mechanicsburg, Pa.
A: Not sure how much playing exclusively in the Eastern time zone will help the Steelers next season though it certainly is a plus. For whatever reason this team didn't travel all that well last season, and the Steelers played two of their worst games (at Arizona and at Denver) after traveling across the country. It can't hurt that the Steelers won't travel nearly as far in 2008 as they did last season but the schedule is still plenty tough, and the strength of it is one reason why I don't see the Steelers approaching anywhere near 15 wins in 2008.
Q: What do you think the Steelers starting offense will look like next year? There doesn't appear to be many spots open on the starting offense at all. The line looks to have two, maybe three spots.
You figure Marvel Smith will be at LT (for at least the last year on his contract). We'll need depth there with a young draft pick (who can back up and play LT and RT in year 1, before starting at LT in 2009).
Hopefully, Alan Faneca can get a contract worked out and be at LG. If not -- a vet free agent would be good here ... or a first-round draft pick who can start in year 1 at LG. (Sean Mahan would move from starting to utility backup lineman ... and be a nice, versatile backup at LG, C, RG).
Center is the position I see as needing a new starter. Whether it be Simmons, Colon or Stapleton ... or going outside to draft or sign someone. I think Simmons is set start somewhere on the line ... probably RG (since he just signed a long-term deal -- unless he moves to LG or center) and Colon at RT seems pretty set. Remember, this staff picked Colon over Starks ... so, they must see something in him.
Depth at RT is an issue ... with Essex the only LT/RT backup (unless Max Starks re-signs to be a backup RT/LT with the hope of being the starting LT in 2 years).
The skill positions look to be set -- (Parker, Ward, Holmes, Ben, Heath) ... maybe some depth would be needed at WR (tall receiver FA or fifth-round draft pick) and definitely some depth at fullback/RB ... or guys that are backups and play special teams (i.e. third, fourth WR need to play punt cover, kick cover, kick return, punt return). Some developing players at WR, RB for depth and special teams appears all that there is room for.
So -- where are the possible spots for free agents or rookies on offense in terms of starters?
Thanks - love your column. Go Steelers in 2008!!!
- Julie Tran of Fitchburg, Wis.
A: I don't know about you, but I feel fairly confident in saying that nobody has ever accused you of not knowing your Steelers. You pretty much nailed it as far as what the offense needs and where openings may be.
A couple of things: first, Alan Faneca is as gone as those Wrangler jeans my mom, dear as she is, bought me a few weeks ago. He is primed for a big payday, one that I just can't see the Steelers giving him once the free-agent signing period starts on Feb. 29. That is one opening the Steelers must fill, and it wouldn't surprise me if, as you pointed out, they draft or sign a center (or move someone there) and make Mahan a swing guy.
I could also see the Steelers taking an offensive tackle in the first round of the draft. This appears to be a good draft for tackles, and taking one would give the Steelers some insurance if Smith's back problems persist and/or allow them to move Colon from tackle to guard. In any event, the line is the only area on offense where there will be significant changes, but I do think the Steelers need to upgrade their wide receiving corps and consider getting a running back that can be a compliment to Willie Parker. I'm not sure Najeh Davenport is that guy.


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DOHA, Qatar (AP) Gael Monfils' comeback from injury took a hit Thursday when he lost to German qualifier Daniel Brands 6-1, 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open.
The Frenchman, who ended his season early in 2012 because of knee problems, beat Philip Kohlschreiber in three sets to reach the quarterfinals. But he came out sluggish against the 153rd-ranked Brands, struggling to return the German's serve and failing to chase down many of his forehands.
Brands will face second-seeded Richard Gasquet, who beat Lukas Lacko of Slovakia 6-1, 6-3. Top-seeded David Ferrer defeated Paolo Lorenzi 6-3, 6-0.
Ferrer will take on a resurgent Nikolay Davydenko, who routed Simone Bolelli of Italy 6-1, 6-1 in 49 minutes, winning all five break points and nearly 80 percent of the first-service points.
After losing the first set, Monfils took 3-0 and 5-2 leads in the second, but Brands won the final five games.
``He went for his shots more than me,'' Monfils said. ``He was playing very fast at the beginning, and it took me a while to adapt and to just to see how he was playing.''
Monfils said he was still not 100 percent, but he insisted his recovery remains on pace with no knee pain this week.
``It was tougher because I felt a bit heavier, and it was my first tough match yesterday,'' Monfils said. ``I struggled a bit with my recovery. I have to get used to, and, you know, just adjust a couple of stuff to be better.''
Brands, one of six unseeded players to reach the quarterfinals, aims for his first ATP title.
``If I have confidence and I feel good, then I can play like today,'' Brands said. ``I have to try to get into the top 100. That's my goal and let's see what happens.''
The 10th-ranked Gasquet played his best match of the tournament, mixing up a strong service game with good net play. He also took advantage of Lacko's injured left ankle, which limited his mobility and required treatment during the first set.


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I'm tempted to contact Motz, the inspiration for my burger tour, and have him remove the Beanie Burger from his list of America's Best after my excruciatingly underwhelming visit to the Gahanna Grill. Make no mistake, this institution in the idyllic burg of Columbus proudly lets the world know they are on that list (being in that location since 1939), but what occurred inside is nothing to be proud of. I'd almost say they should be ashamed to advertise as such. The Gahanna Grill is not as rustic as Johnny's, historic as Thurman's, or classically dive as O'Reilly's – the small town pub vibe was only accented by a couple of afternoon drunks and one too many shamrocks dotting the walls. The service and atmosphere was completely passable, but the food was hard to choke down.
I'd come for the "famed" Beanie Burger and ordered without hesitation, to which I was prompted "medium well," and I was agreeable with this standard. I came to find out that "medium well" meant that these burgers weren't made to order. The tasteless atrocity that arrived was brought to me less than three minutes from sitting down at the bar. The Beanie is the usual pub style burger – now replicated to better effect by chains like 5 Guys and Graffiti – piled with bacon, cheap American cheese, grilled onions, and the average dressing of lettuce and tomato. It looked intimidating, but as soon as I lifted the bun I could see the grayish hue of the burger and was somewhat scared to dive in. The kicker with the Beanie is the addition of a "house made" slaw. I was intrigued – and tried a bite of the side of slaw that comes with each burger. I've had better slaw at Captain D's, it does nothing to help the Beanie. As sated previously, the Beanie was impossible to choke down and I couldn't finish it. Should it have tasted better, I would have certainly been able to tackle this monstrosity, but as it was, I couldn't bear any more after a few bites. It was that bad. Top that off with cold, downright awful side of fries, and I was embarrassed to even think about complaining, kindly paid my bill, and left promptly. Perhaps I caught them at a bad time? Perhaps the best days of Gahanna Grille are long gone? All I can relay is that this IS NOT a worthy burger. And even if it's in spitting distance of Columbusites who might read here – you're better off going to Rally's – for serious. UGH.


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Ductless mini-split systems are the perfect retrofit air conditioning and heating solution for homes without ductwork—and they're also ideal as secondary cooling or heating systems for when you only need to condition the air in one room or area of your home.
Much like a standard air-source heat pumps, mini-splits have two main components: an outdoor compressor/condenser and an indoor air-handling unit. A conduit, which houses the power cable, refrigerant tubing, suction tubing, and a condensate drain, links the outdoor and indoor units.
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Ductless mini-split systems are relatively small, and they allow you to heat and cool individual rooms. Many models can have as many as four indoor air-handling units (for four zones or rooms) connected to one outdoor unit. The number depends on how much heating or cooling is required for the building or each zone (which in turn is affected by how well the building is insulated and air sealed).
Each of the zones where you install an indoor unit will have its own thermostat, so you only need to condition occupied spaces, meaning you can save energy and money!
Ductless mini-split systems tend to be very easy to install. That's because the hook-up between the outdoor and indoor units generally requires only a 3-inch hole through a wall for the conduit. Most manufacturers of this type of system can provide a variety of lengths of connecting conduits, and, if necessary, you can locate the outdoor unit as far away as 50 feet from the indoor evaporator. This makes it possible to cool rooms on the front side of a house, but locate the compressor in a more advantageous or inconspicuous place on the outside of the building.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Studied Homeopathic Remedies
- Asafoetida
- Colocynthis
- Lycopodium
The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include one or more of the following: alternating diarrhea and constipation, intestinal gas, bloating and cramping, abdominal pain, painful bowel movements, mucous discharge, and undigested food in the stool. Despite all these distressing symptoms, people with IBS have normal intestines, so far as any medical examination can show. Thus the condition belongs to a category of diseases that physicians call functional. This term means that while the function of the bowel seems to have gone awry, no injury or disturbance of its structure can be discovered.
The cause of IBS remains unknown, although stress is thought to play a role.
Scientific Evaluations of Homeopathic Remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
One homeopathic remedy, Asafoetida , has been evaluated as a potential treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. In this 14-week, double-blind trial]]> , about 100 people with irritable bowel syndrome received Asafoetida D3 or placebo. ]]>1]]> The results indicated that participants taking the homeopathic remedy improved to a greater extent than those taking placebo.
Traditional Homeopathic Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
In classical homeopathy]]> , there are many possible homeopathic treatments for irritable bowel syndrome, to be chosen based on various specific details of the person seeking treatment.
The classic ]]>symptom picture]]> of Asafoetida , the remedy tested in the double-blind study described above, includes constipation alternating with profuse, offensive, watery diarrhea, abdominal distention with much flatulence, and the sensation of a lump in the throat that is relieved by swallowing and belching. Symptoms are worse after eating, from sitting, at night, and on the left side, but relieved by pressure and by motion in the open air.
The remedy Colocynthis may be suggested when abdominal pain is described as cutting or cramping, often coming in waves, and relieved by firm pressure or by doubling over. Pain is increased by eating or drinking, as well as by the emotions of anger or indignation. Pain often reaches its peak just prior to diarrhea.
Homeopathic Lycopodium may be recommended when symptoms include band-like pain around the waist, severe flatulence and bloating, and frequent heartburn.
Other Natural Options
For herbs, supplements, and other alternative treatments that may be useful for this condition, see the full Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]> article.
For a thorough explanation of homeopathy, including dilution of therapies, see the ]]>Homeopathy Overview]]> .
1. Rahlfs VW, Mossinger P. Asa foetida in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. A double-blind trial [translated from German]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr . 1978;104:140–143.
Last reviewed April 2009 by EBSCO CAM Review Board]]>
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Isabella Rossellini's search for the meaning of maternal instinct in "Mammas" looks at nine animals where things like polygamy, lying, and dying convince her that "anything goes."
The program timed to air Mother's Day on the Sundance Channel is just the latest offbeat offering from the model-actress, who gets in costume and plays the parts of the animals.
In "Mammas," Rossellini dresses as a mother spider, wasp, hamster, toad, cuckoo, dunnock, oil beetle, piping plover, and cichlid fish to show how each brings her young into the world. The shorts also launch on sundancechannel.com on Mother's Day.
"Mammas" is suggestive, but the episodes are mostly for comedy and entertainment, Rossellini said. They are also food for thought, the 60-year-old New Yorker believes.
Several women biologists, challenging popular thinking about maternal instinct, recently studied how animals behave, Rossellini said. Many people believe all mothers are altruistic, nurturing, protective, and unselfish but they are not, she said.
"Some mothers eat their babies if there are too many in a litter, other mothers abandon their babies into other birds' nests for mothers who are not even of the same species to raise; mothers do not get pregnant always with the belly, but sometimes hold the babies in their mouth, they are cheek pregnant or back pregnant," she said.
"This is what I am telling in the films. I'm saying that conventional idea we have that mothers are ready to sacrifice themselves has been proven incorrect."
Rossellini is enrolled at Hunter College in New York, working toward a master's degree in animal behavior. "I have been interested in animals since I was a child," she said.
"Mammas" didn't start out as a Mother's Day project, Rossellini said. It was shown at the Berlin Film Festival in February.
It usually takes about two months after a debut to get it out and that happened to be really close to Mother's Day, which seemed like perfect timing, she said.
"Mammas" is the third in a series requested by Robert Redford for his Sundance Film Festival in Utah. It started with animal sex in "Green Porno" and moved to animal seduction in "Green Porno Seduce Me." In all of them, she plays the animals in bright costumes and demonstrates what happens. It has endless room to grow, Rossellini said.
"They put 'Green Porno' on the Internet six years ago and it got millions of hits," said the actress ("Blue Velvet," ''Death Becomes Her") and former model. She writes the scripts, sketches a costume she thinks will work, narrates, directs, and plays the animal in every short.
The "Seduce Me" segment was on display in 2010 at the The Wolfsonian-Florida International University Museum in Miami.
"People were completely seduced by the series," museum director Cathy Leff said. "From a scientific point of view, we learned a lot. She did a lot of research about mating. It was humorous and incredibly charming," she added.
There's a playful connection to Mother's Day, Sundance Channel General Manager Sarah Barnett said. "Isabella gives you a different perspective and a sort of delicious new way of engaging with the idea of being a mother."
"Mammas" is a work of visual seduction told by "a distinct and remarkable story teller. She has this unorthodox form and at the same time it's incredibly accessible and surprisingly funny," Barnett added.
Rossellini is the daughter of Oscar-winning actress Ingrid Bergman and director Roberto Rossellini.
Mother's Day in Italy when Rossellini was a child wasn't a big deal. The big holiday was Woman's Day on March 1. "It was not just for mothers but for all women," she said.
Despite two children of her own and dual citizenship, things haven't changed much for Rossellini. "I am lucky if my children say 'Happy Mother's Day' and bring me some flowers," she said.
Rossellini did pay tribute to her mother in the "Mammas" story of the piping plover.
It starts with Rossellini (as a human) doing a dying scene on stage and getting pelted by tomatoes. It switches to her as a piping plover, fooling a fox by pretending to have a broken wing and leading the predator away from her nest.
The camera returns to the human, where it appears more tomatoes are hurled at Rossellini from the moving paper audience. She hides behind a stage curtain and says: "If I were as talented at pretending as the piping plover, I would be a Sarah Bernhardt, an Ingrid Bergman."
She used Bernhardt's name because she wanted a name that was familiar to people in several countries. She used Bergman's name "because I thought mom would be offended" if she didn't.
The simplicity of the bright, handmade costumes and paper props and the complexity of the tech-heavy delivery system added to the appeal of Rossellini's first two series, Leff said.
She hopes Rossellini will turn to the Wolfsonian if she decides to put "Mammas" on display. "She's a real provocateur, which we love," Leff said.
Rossellini has done about 40 shorts now and hopes she can continue to do them. First though is her one-woman biology-themed tour through Europe and the United States in 2014.
The actress lives near Long Island and has two dogs, a cat, chickens, and a vegetable garden.
She also volunteers at the nearby Guide Dog Foundation and for a couple of weeks is fostering a mother dog that just had 10 puppies.
With so much focus on motherhood, does Rossellini have a message for "Mammas" viewers? "Yes," she said: "Happy Mother's Day."


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I wrote here about a Bloomberg News article that criticized the American Legislative Exchange Council ("ALEC") for having the temerity to bring together state legislators and experts from the private sector to develop legislative solutions to the problems of the day. The horror!
As silly as Bloomberg's attack was, it was quickly outdone by the youngsters at Think Progress, a billionaire-funded far-left web site with close ties to the Obama administration. Sadly, a billion dollars doesn't buy what it once did, and the aptly-named TP's forays into investigative journalism mostly provoke laughter. That was the case with respect to TP's recent effort to invade an ALEC event.
Two kid "reporters" from TP, Scott Keyes and Lee Fang, tried to crash an ALEC event at a Marriott Hotel in New Orleans. They couldn't produce press credentials, so they were not admitted to the event. Instead, Marriott's security escorted them down the escalator and out the door.
That wouldn't seem surprising to most people, but the boy sleuths from TP took it as one more sign that the dark night of fascism is descending. TP headlined: "VIDEO: Security Guards At American Legislative Exchange Council Conference Physically Attack ThinkProgress Reporters."
While we stood by the second floor lobby of the conference hotel, security guards surrounded us, demanding that we leave. As we were leaving, they approached us, violently pushed us and twisted our arms. A guard approached Fang from behind, tackling him and later bending his arm to take his camera. Keyes, faced similar treatment: two security guards roughed him up on the escalator, taking his video camera, and cutting Keyes' hand as he attempted to leave the premises.
This vicious assault by the Marriott security team was documented in a video that TP posted on its web site. The video is a classic of self-parody, presumably of the unintentional variety. Don't miss the giggle that one of the boy sleuths can't quite restrain, despite the violent attack to which he is subjected; he sounds, I am afraid, more like Nancy Drew than Frank Hardy:
TP offers this photo to document the security guards' brutal attack on Mr. Keyes. It shows what appears to be a paper cut:
We understand that Scott is making a good recovery from his injuries, which apparently are not life-threatening. You can send him flowers c/o the Center For American Progress, 1333 H Street NW, 10th Floor, Washington DC 20005.
What is noteworthy about this farce is the pitiful standard that apparently satisfies both left-wing billionaires and the Obama administration. If they are content to pay for this sort of low comedy, the American people may have less to fear from far-left moneybags than we thought.


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Josh Tetrick is a Silicon Valley startup CEO, but eased admiration out of me as soon as we first talked on the phone earlier this year. Tetrick isn't making an app or a service to pick up your dirty clothes—he thinks the way we eat has some serious problems, and he thinks he can fix those problems. I think he probably will.
What strikes you when you talk to Tetrick is that he doesn't sound like a cartoon character. He doesn't use tech buzzwords, marketing unctuousness, or ever seem like he's pitching you. If he talks about himself, it's only for background. He possesses modesty and social graces. He's fucking smart. If he sounds hurried in his words, it's not with a Zuckerbergian ominousness. He just wants to explain why chicken eggs are so fucked up, and how his company, Hampton Creek Foods, is going to replace chicken eggs. Eggs, Tetrick will tell you, are bad: they're raised in grotesque factory farms, they pollute, they suck resources, and they're not very good for you. So, Tetrick got together some very bright people who might have otherwise been swiped by grotesque software farms, and the San Francsico company is replacing the eggs we grew up on with a plant-based synthetic substitute. It is a plan utterly without gimmicks.
Fake eggs sound strange, and maybe even gross, but perhaps sensing my skepticism, Tetrick sent me a box of cookies made with his plant eggs, and they tasted very good. I ate all of the cookies. He also makes mayonnaise, and who knows what else if you give him a few years.
So, Josh Tetrick is my hero for 2013 because he is a terrifically smart "tech person" who got a bunch of money from "tech investors" and is actually doing something cool and useful with it. If this radical "let's make a truly good thing that people will pay money for" thinking spreads, Valleywag will have to shut down, but I don't care—keep making those fake eggs, Josh.
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"First-principles study of the band structure and optical absorption of CuGaS2", Phys. Rev. B, vol. 84, 085145. 2011.,
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"The Loss spectrscopy beamline of the ETSF". SOLEIL Users' Meeting, Palaiseau, France, 2011.,
"Modeling van der Waals interactions between proteins and inorganic surfaces from time-dependent density functional theory calculations", Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., vol. 13, 15055. 2011.,
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Deep in the Swedish birch forest your mind can begin to play tricks. As the shadows lengthen and a chill creeps into the pine-scented air you're reminded of the folk tales that originated here, from gnomes and trolls to the siren call of the Tallemaja or "Lady of the Woods". But there is one much-mythologized creature very much alive in the forest – the varg or wolf.
Once thought to be in league with the Devil and all but wiped out across Scandinavia by the 1960s, wolves have staged a remarkable comeback. There are now around two hundred spread across the wilds of central and southern Sweden, all descendants of a single pack from Finland. Your best chance of encountering them is in the forests of Bergslagen, just a couple of hours from Stockholm, and home to the country's predator research centre. Here you can track wolves with local experts, spending the night in a cosy tipi or lavvu, lulled to sleep (or not) by the howling of the pack.
The camp's location depends on where wolves have been spotted in recent days – they can cover up to 60km in a day so it's crucial to find the best spot. After a short lecture by scientists at the research centre, it's time to head out on the prowl. Close encounters are rare, as wolves are notoriously shy and can smell humans from 3km away, but you are almost guaranteed to find fresh paw prints and experience the eerie sense of being watched. As dusk descends it's time to hike back to the warmth of the tipi in time to hear the wolves howl. Clambering into your sleeping bag, it's hard not to feel a shiver as this bizarre aria begins – a mournful yet comforting sound, once heard across Europe and now, perhaps, set to return.
Top image: © JKlingebiel/Shutterstock
The "Howling with wolves" two-day tour is offered by www.naturetravels.co.uk, with regular dates in summer and others available on request.
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What makes a dish Irish? Ask the average person on the street and he will probably tell you "corned beef and cabbage," although I have it on good authority that corned beef is not a traditional Irish food. I'm certainly no expert; though I'd like to believe that at least some of my ancestors came to America from the Emerald Isle, any recipes or culinary traditions they might have passed down through the ages were lost long ago.
So I can't claim that this is an old family recipe or even a traditional Irish recipe that I adapted or updated. It's purely my own creation, created from basic ingredients (cabbage, potatoes, carrots) and seasonings (parsley, thyme, rosemary) that can be found in the simple, hearty dishes of Irish home cooking. With barley and white beans, too, it's a healthy, filling meal all on its own.
Irish White Bean and Cabbage Stew
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 ribs celery chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 head cabbage chopped
- 4 carrots sliced
- 1 - 1 1/2 pounds potatoes cut in large dice
- 1/3 cup pearled barley optional or substitute with gluten-free grain
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6-8 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups cooked great northern beans (2 cans, drained)
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- salt to taste
- Crock Pot: Place the vegetables, seasonings, and barley into a large (at least 5 quart) slow cooker. Add enough vegetable broth to just cover the vegetables (start with 6 cups and add more as needed). Cover and cook on low heat for 7 hours. Add beans, tomatoes, parsley, and salt to taste. Check seasonings and add more herbs if necessary. Cover and cook for another hour.
- Stovetop: Place vegetables, seasonings, barley, and broth into a large stockpot. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, check seasonings, and add more herbs if necessary. Simmer uncovered for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Instant Pot: Using an 8-quart Instant Pot, place vegetables, seasonings, barley, and 6 cups broth into the pot, seal the cooker, and set the timer to 12 minutes at high pressure. Once done, allow the pressure to come down naturally for 15 minutes and then quick release. Add the beans, tomatoes, parsley, salt to taste as well as extra seasonings (very important as the Instant Pot leaches out flavor of herbs.) Simmer for 15-30 minutes using the Saute setting on low.
Nutritional info is approximate.
More St. Patrick's Day Recipes:
- Dublin Coddle with Vegan Irish Sausages
- Colcannon Puffs
- St. Patrick's Day Zucchini Muffins
- Vegan Corned Beef & Cabbage, Roasted Potatoes, and Soda Bread
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We have produced this ratings model to assist investors in assessing relative sovereign risk over a wide range of Developed Markets (DM), 29 in all. Scores directly reflect a country's creditworthiness and its underlying ability to service sovereign debt obligations.
Each country's score is determined through a weighted compilation of fifteen economic and political indicators, which include debt/GDP, current account/GDP, GDP growth, actual and structural budget balance, per capita GDP, banking sector strength, and inflation. These scores translate into a BBH implied rating that reflects the accepted rating methodology used by the major agencies.
Developed Markets Ratings Summary
There were 12 DM recorded rating actions this year. In a sign that some cracks in DM are reappearing, four were positive and eight negative. Last quarter (Q4), there was 10 actions (5 positive, 5 negative). This year, however, Greece accounted for six of the eight negative actions. Netting Greece out gives a more positive view on DM ratings.
With regard to Greece, S&P first put it on negative watch in January and then downgraded it twice, first from B to B- and then again to CCC+ with a negative outlook. Moody's put Greece on review for downgrade in February and then cut it from Caa1 to Caa2 with a negative outlook. Lastly, Fitch downgraded Greece from B to CCC in March. The other two negative actions were both by Fitch. It downgraded Austria from AAA to AA+ with a stable outlook, and downgraded Japan from A+ to A with a stable outlook.
On the positive side, Moody's was the most upbeat with three actions. It upgraded Slovenia from Ba1 to Baa3 with a stable outlook, upgraded Latvia from Baa1 to A3 with a stable outlook, and upgraded Lithuania from Baa1 to A3 with a stable outlook. S&P provided the sole move for Portugal, raising the outlook on its BB rating from stable to positive.
(source: Bloomberg and BBH)
Developed Markets Ratings Outlook
The stronger AAA credits (mostly the dollar bloc and the Scandies) easily maintained their position this round. For this group, their model scores generally improved. In the rest of the AAA group, however, the scores were mixed. Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Finland saw their scores deteriorate while Germany, Austria, and the US saw their scores improve a little. None moved by enough to signal an imminent rating change, and we believe all ratings are correct at this time.
Within the AA credits, the UK and France saw their scores deteriorate. The UK still appears correctly rated at AA+/Aa1/AA+. However, France saw its implied rating fall a notch to AA-/Aa3/AA-. As such, it faces downgrade risks to its AA/Aa1/AA actual ratings. Implied ratings for Estonia and Belgium remained steady at AA/Aa2/AA, while Iceland saw its implied rating improve a notch to AA-/Aa3/AA- and underscores upgrade potential.
Within the A credits, the story was mixed. Japan saw its score improve slightly but its implied rating was steady at A+/A1/A+. While we did not agree with Fitch's recent one notch downgrade to A, we think that S&P's AA- rating is too high. Ireland's implied rating improved one notch to A+/A1/A +, signaling upgrade potential to actual ratings of A/Baa1/A-. Lithuania saw its implied rating fall a notch to A/A2/A, still above actual ratings of A-A3/A-. Slovakia, Latvia, and Italy all saw little change to their scores, and so their implied ratings remained steady. We see strong upgrade potential for Italy, as actual ratings are well below our implied rating of A-/A3/A-.
There was a mixed story within the BBB credits. Spain saw a steady score and implied rating of BBB+/Baa1/BBB+. However, Slovenia's implied rating slid a notch to BBB/Baa2/BBB while Portugal's rose a notch to BBB-/Baa3/BBB-. All face some upgrade potential.
Within the BB credits, the implied ratings for both Cyprus and Greece improved a notch to BB/Ba2/BB and BB-/Ba3/BB-, respectively. Greece deserves a special mention. The nation has undertaken a massive adjustment that has seen actual and structural budget deficits as well as the current account balance improve significantly. These improvements have been enough to move Greece into low BB territory, and yet the creditors are demanding even more and pushing it towards a potential default.
We expect ECB stimulus, low energy prices, and the weak euro to help boost the euro zone economies this year. Likewise, we believe the economic recoveries in the UK, US, and Japan will continue into 2016. As such, most metrics of credit quality should improve in DM this year.
However, it is clear that fundamentals are taking divergent paths for many countries across the DM universe. We continue to believe that our model helps to identify the winners and the losers within this trend.
Developed Markets Sovereign Rating Model is republished with permission from Marc to Market


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Yesterday, Apple surprised everyone by announcing the fourth generation iPad with a much faster A6X SoC (System-on-Chip), a new Lighting port, updated LTE baseband and upgraded FaceTime HD camera. Refreshing a product within six months of its release is not something Apple is known for, and this move has clearly disappointed many existing iPad 3 owners.
If you got an iPad recently, you will certainly be feeling the burnt more. Thankfully, certain Apple stores will be replacing the iPad 3 for the fourth-generation iPad, only if the device is less than 30 days old. CNET reports that this is not a company wide policy, and so not all Apple stores will be replacing the iPad 3 for the new iPad.
Oh! and don't think Apple will replace your third generation iPad for the new one if you give your for servicing due to some hardware fault. Apple has a big pile of refurbished iDevices, and will promptly replace your iPad with a third-gen iPad only.


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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Vernon Davis is anxious to get back on the field with the San Francisco 49ers and help them build momentum for the playoffs during Sunday's regular-season finale against Arizona.
He still has to be cleared to play first.
Davis practiced in a non-contact black jersey for the second consecutive day Friday and is taking the necessary steps, according to NFL-mandated protocol, to return from a concussion he sustained during last week's loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
The 49ers have a pressing need for their starting tight end to return after the team placed starting wide receiver Mario Manningham on injured reserve early Friday, leaving San Francisco without its second-leading receiver for the rest of the season.
Manningham tore knee ligaments after catching a pass in the third quarter of San Francisco's 42-13 loss at Seattle. Davis was hurt in the first quarter after absorbing a crushing hit from safety Kam Chancellor that dislodged the football from Davis near the goal line. Davis left the game after that play and did not return.
Chancellor was penalized for unnecessary roughness on the play, and Davis said Friday the hit was ``brutal'' and one of the hardest he ever has taken in seven NFL seasons. Davis, who gained clearance from an independent neurologist and the 49ers' team physician to resume non-contact activity Thursday, could be cleared to play if he passes the final step in protocol - contact simulation - before Sunday's game.
``Tomorrow he'll go through the final progression,'' 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Friday. ``He's on course, but that's something the doctors have full control over.''
When asked if he felt 100 percent recovered, Davis said, ``I'm all right.'' But he made clear his intention to play against the Cardinals as the 49ers look to clinch their second consecutive NFC West title. San Francisco also can capture the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs with a win Sunday and a Green Bay loss at Minnesota.
``I'm thinking I have to be ready for this game,'' Davis said. ``That's the way I'm approaching it. There's a lot on the line. No matter what happens, we have to win this game. So my mind is focused on getting out there and helping my teammates win this game any way I can. I'm ready to play.''
Davis, a Pro Bowler in 2009 who led the 49ers in receptions twice in the past three seasons, has seen his production drop significantly this year, most notably since he recorded a season-high six receptions during a Nov. 19 victory over Chicago.
Davis has just five catches for 56 yards in San Francisco's five games since then.
The Niners figure to get Davis more involved when he does return with Manningham joining backup receiver Kyle Williams on injured reserve. Davis was San Francisco's top receiving weapon in the playoffs last season, when he caught 10 passes for 292 yards and four touchdowns in two games as the 49ers reached the NFC championship game.
``You're definitely right that I want to contribute in that way,'' Davis said. ``My time will come when I'm getting more balls.''
If that time isn't Sunday, and Davis is unable to play against the Cardinals for the first time this season, the 49ers likely will give more playing time to their two backup tight ends, Delanie Walker and undrafted rookie Garrett Celek.
With Davis on the sideline last week, Walker had a season-high four receptions for 54 yards and Celek had a career-high two catches for 41 yards - Celek's first receptions in nine games.
``My job every week is to prove I can play and be the No. 1 tight end,'' Walker said. ``With Vernon down, it just gives me more opportunity to get the ball. I'll take Vernon's (position), and when we go with two tight ends, (Celek) will take Vernon's and I'll do the same role I usually do.''
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman - who since late November has lost three of his regular contributors in Manningham, Williams and running back Kendall Hunter - is prepared to get his other tight ends involved if Davis is held out against the Cardinals.
``They'll probably split different things,'' Roman said. ``Delanie is such a valuable asset as the (No. 1) tight end and also as the second tight end. He can do both and does do both at times. You can build a lot of different formations with him and do a lot of things. It will definitely be a mix and match.''


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LeBron empathizing with Melo, Knicks is a problem
For LeBron James, the signs are all familiar. The initial discomfort in a new system. The frustrating losses. The growing pains. The private bickering, questioning and second-guessing. The attitude issues. Even the turbulence during particularly heated timeouts. James knows that script all too well. He's lived it during the honeymoon period with the Miami Heat, the one that sent the team into a brief stretch of disarray following a difficult 9-8 start.
"I know exactly what he's going through right now," James said of his friend Carmelo Anthony's more-difficult-than-expected indoctrination with the Knicks. "And it's going to take time. Everybody knows we were 9-8. We had to figure things out. And we're still figuring things out.


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The story of a legend
Bidding goodbye to an extraordinary man
On Sunday, September 15th, 2019, Andrés Sardà, founder of the eponymous brand died at his home in Barcelona at 90 years of age.
Celebrating a type of femininity that is free and triumphant, he leaves behind him an unparalleled legacy that will always stay alive.
In her role of Artistic Director, Nuria Sarda stays true to the spirit of her father and creates the most exquisite pieces of lingerie and swimwear for the delight of the brand's fans.
How it all started...
Barcelona, end of the 19th Century
The history of the Sardá family in the textile industry began with the closing of the 19th century, when the company manufactured lace mantillas of great quality. In the 1960's Jackie Kennedy wore a SARDA mantilla on a visit to the Vatican. Photographed for the cover of Life Magazine, Jackie gave the SARDA firm its first international exposure.
1962: Change in Trajectory
When wearing mantillas in church stops being compulsory, the Sardá family begins using lace in other areas of fashion.
1962 marks a decisive turn in the brand's history. Born in Barcelona in 1929, Andrés, the son of the founder, ventures into lingerie. In the midst of an oppressive political situation, the collections break stereotypes. Designs are made to flatter and delight women while technical innovation creates unprecedented comfort.
With its Mediterranean atmosphere, Barcelona is the creation cradle in which the brand forges its identity and style. Seductive yet wearable, based on craftsmanship, the ANDRES SARDA signature is recognizable among all.
The 70s: Product Extension
In 1970, ANDRES SARDA presents his first beachwear collection, translating the same values and style from the intimate world of lingerie into the outer sphere of swim and sunbathing. The aim is to make women feel secure and attractive inside out. The new line meets an immediate success, which is immortalized by British photographer David Hamilton who shoots the campaign images.
The Hamilton Age 1976 - 1979
Andrés Sardá asks David Hamilton to interpret his intimate fashion campaigns. The result is spectacular: a series of portraits in pastel tones full of delicacy and sweetness, using waning light to underline feminine traits. This intimate and fragile aesthetics surprises and exceeds the brand's expectations.
Family Tradition Continued
Núria, the daughter of Andrés, joins the creation and design team. A close collaboration between father and daughter begins.
2008: Barcelona Extends to the World
The multinational lingerie group Van de Velde acquires ANDRES SARDA to complement its brand portfolio.
Creation is maintained in Barcelona, under Núria Sardá's supervision while synergies in the supply chain allow the brand to gain scale and expand internationally.
Collaborations that Enhance Creativity
Building synergies and making meaningful connections are dear to the fashion house since the start. Collaborations with Roche Bobois, Julianne Moore's costume design at Savage Grace film, Panama Jack, Rossy de Palma and Swarovski, are examples of the fruitful association of creative talents. International artists such as Lady Gaga and Shakira were seen wearing ANDRES SARDA garments.
A track record of awards
2005 : Créateur de l'Année. Salon International de la Lingerie, France
2008 : Lifetime Achievement Award. Elle, Spain
2009 : Lifetime Achievement Award. Es Moda, Barcelona, Spain
2013 : Lifetime Achievement Award. Prix Marie Claire de la Mode, Spain
2014 : Lifetime Achievement Award. 080 Barcelona, Spain and Créateur de l'Année. Salon International de la Lingerie, France
2015 : Premio Nacional de la Moda, Awarded by HM Queen Letizia, Spain


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Oracle Java SE CVE-2013-5825 Remote Security Vulnerability
Oracle Java SE is prone to a remote security vulnerability.
The vulnerability can be exploited over multiple protocols. This issue affects the 'JAXP' sub-component.
This vulnerability affects the following supported versions:
Java SE 7u40, Java SE 6u60, Java SE 5.0u51, JRockit R28.2.8, JRockit R27.7.6, JavaSE Embedded 7u40
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Not very long ago, even the token gay television character could cause an uproar, and while popular brands may have voiced unequivocal support for some sort of nebulous gay "pride," many avoided staking a position on the controversial political question of same-sex marriage. Today, with the U.S. Supreme Court declaring "the right of same-sex couples to marry" throughout the country, brands from Miller Lite to Maytag were quick to react in support the decision on social media. It all may be a bit hokey and opportunistic, but the extent to which iconicly American brands aren't worried about alienating customers with pro-gay-marriage messages perhaps shows us more than anything that America is ready for marriage equality to be the law of the land. Here's a sampling of brand tweets this morning about the SCOTUS marriage decision:
@MillerLite: As long as you are you, #ItsMillerTime. #LoveWins
@TheMaytagMan: Here's to finding the one who completes you. #SCOTUSMarriage
@Cheerios: And now, no one can tell you otherwise. #LoveWins
@ChipotleTweets: Homo Estas? Very well, thank you. #LoveWins
@VogueMagazine: LoveWins today: http://vogue.cm/1Ja0KIU
@Staples: MAKE equality HAPPEN #LoveWins
@CocaCola: It's now official. Love is love is love. #LoveWins
@SubPop: It's a great day in the USA. #lovewins
@Macys: From this day forward… #loveislove
@Uber_Ohio: Destination: Love #SCOTUSmarriage #LoveWins
@Motorola: Today #LoveWins and we couldn't be happier – Now everyone can #ChooseLove


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Curtis O. Kenney to Grace L. Tinsley, 932 Charlton Avenue, gift.
John J. and Heather L. Gildea to Joshua W. and Tracie M. Murrah, 1433 Westwood Road, $237,500.
Michael J. and Barbara C. Oblinger to 211D Second St. LLC, unit in McGuffey Hill condominiums, no price given.
Stephen E. and Lauren J. Knott to Flodesha L. Winston, 128-A Longwood Drive, $101,000.
Stephen D. Pfleiderer to Jenefer D. Garstang, 908 Locust Lane, $165,000.
Margaret A. Jackson to Deborah A. Johnson, 902 Rock Creek Road, $105,000.
Frederick S. Bryant to Mark N. and Latonie C. Stinnie, 224 Lankford Avenue, $124,100.
Michael K. and Terry K. Vassalos to Gregory A. and Shannon C.K. Horridge, 708 Elizabeth Avenue, $110,000.
Brett T., Christopher R., and Penny L. Valentine to Elsy Kalaparampath and Deepak Satheesh, 107 Danbury Court, $142,000.
Kevin L. Smith to Benjamin J. Camp, 104 Oak Street, $105,000.
Trilateral Corp. to Marianne J. Taylor, 114 Chisholm Place, $149,500.
Thien Tinh Son and Anh Kim Son to Roger W. and Deborah J. Collyer, 706 Elizabeth Avenue, $174,000.
Fortis D. and Nancy M. Morse to Gerald E. and Carol W. Fisher, Trustees, two parcels in Locust Meadows, $206,000.
Gregory M. Weiss to Benchmark Drywall Ltd., 1612 Meridian Street, $148,000.
Lane L. Bonner III to Development Management LLC, parcel on Gordon Avenue, no price given.
Patrick L. Burns to Coamo Properties LLC, unit in Jefferson Park condominiums, 2104 Jefferson Park Avenue, $87,000.
William B., Donna D., and Georgia M. Sullivan to Brad Wilmouth, unit in Wertland Commons condominiums, $101,500.
Frank Bergland to Galen Staenge and Joanna Salidis, 129 Goodman Street, $274,950.
Stephen C. Burger to Charles F. and Christiana G. Lyons, 1624 Mason Lane, $159,000.
Charles A. McCurdy to Dwayne A. Bulls and Andrea M. Ruth-Bulls, 930 Rock Creek Road, $72,500.
Edmund H. Dingman to George W. and Shirley W. Bolton, 808 Altavista Avenue, $91,000.
Metropolitan Properties LLC to Affordable Suites of America Inc., 2.365 acres at 524 Harris Road, $2,861,100.
Mary Lee Webb to Michael J. and Suzanne E. Michaels, 600 Northwood Avenue, $365,000.
Lora A. Brown, Ida F. Williams, and A. Dudley Chamberlain Jr. to Pangean Properties LLC, 936 Henry Avenue, $48,000.
Christopher S. Reid, Melissa M. Thursh, and Emily E. Scida, 2526 Willard Drive, $229,500.
Morgan W. Ruby, Trustee, to Sultan A. Komak, 109 Elkhorn Road, $163,000.
Oliver Kuttner to Roger W. and Deborah J. Collyer and John F. and Paul Hollenbach, 1218 E. Market Street, Lee's Auto Body Shop, $445,000.
Colleen Blakely and Cherise M. Valencia to Charles E. and Melody D. Swartz, 1326 Monticello Road, $174,900.
Deal of the Week:
Metropolitan Properties LLC to Affordable Suites of America Inc., 2.365 acres at 524 Harris Road, $2,861,100.