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Power Rankings: Three drivers, one top spot. Who gets it?Nick Bromberg at From The Marbles1 day ago
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1. Brad Keselowski (LW: 1): We're not going to dump Keselowski from the top spot for finishing second. That's cruel and unusual punishment. While we realize we're suggesting tweaks to a Chase system that seems like it's constantly tweaked, but what if drivers got three bonus points for the next round of the Chase for winning a race in the previous round? It'd give Keselowski, Joey Logano and Jeff Gordon something to show for the their wins, even if it was a net of three positions in a single race.
2. Joey Logano (LW: 2): We mentioned this in Happy Hour on Thursday, but Logano has quietly become one of the best in the Cup Series. That was evident again on Sunday where he finished fourth. Sure, he didn't have the best car or even led a lap, but if Logano keeps this up, don't act surprised when he's going for the title at Homestead.
Tony Stewart says he never thought of retiring after incident with Kevin Ward Jr.Nick Bromberg at From The Marbles2 days ago
Tony Stewart reiterated the impact that the Aug. 9 incident with Kevin Ward Jr. has had on him and said Monday that he never considered retiring from driving after he struck and killed the 20-year-old.
Stewart had his first press conference since the accident on Monday. Outside of an interview with the AP last week, it was Stewart's first public question and answer session since he struck and killed Ward in a sprint car race at Canandaigua Motorsports Park.
While Stewart didn't consider giving up driving altogether, he said he's not sure if or when he'll ever drive a sprint car again.
"I've had drivers that I race with every week and drivers that I haven't raced with for months that have said 'Don't let this keep you from doing what you love,' and this is what I've done all my life," Stewart said. "This is what I've done for 36 years. I wouldn't change anything about it. I love what I do. I love driving race cars.
Chase Watch: Kasey Kahne squeaks in to the next round as Kurt Busch misses outNick Bromberg at From The Marbles2 days ago
Kasey Kahne is moving on to the next round of the Chase despite an unscheduled pit stop under green Sunday at Dover.
Kahne was forced to pit on lap 163 because of an ill-handling race car. It was an unfortunately timed pit stop as the caution flag flew within 10 laps of his pit stop because of J.J. Yeley getting into the wall.
He was trapped off the lead lap.
"I felt like we went four (laps) down at one point when we pitted," Kahne said. "We had to pit because we had done the wavearound. We had a good Farmer's Insurance Chevy. I had a fast car. Luckily Kenny made great calls, the team prepared a great car. So I was fortunate to have that and drive our way barely back to advance."
"But I had to push hard. I'm glad NASCAR let it go and let us race for it."
Kahne went two laps down just past the halfway point of the race on lap 214. At that point his chances of advancing to the next round of the Chase as one of the top 12 drivers in the points standings looked slim. But thanks to the wavearound on lap 264, Kahne got one lap back and stayed there as the race went green for the last 140 laps.
Jeff Gordon wins at Dover as Kevin Harvick has tire issueNick Bromberg at From The Marbles2 days ago
Three of the best and most consistent drivers throughout the first 26 races won the first three races of the Chase
After Kevin Harvick, the day's dominant driver, had a left-front tire problem at Dover, Jeff Gordon took advantage for his fifth Dover win and his first since 2001 at the concrete oval.
Gordon is the third driver to win in the first three Chase races. The first was won by Brad Keselowski, who finished second to Gordon. The second, last week at New Hampshire, was won by Joey Logano. Keselowski has five wins this season. Gordon and Logano now have four each. They're the three winningest drivers in the Cup Series this season and, had the Chase not been in effect, all would be in the top four in the points.
The race at Dover was the final race in the first round of the Chase. After the third race, the field was set to be whittled from 16 drivers to 12. The four drivers missing the next round of the Chase after Dover are AJ Allmendinger, Aric Almirola, Greg Biffle and Kurt Busch.
Aunt of Kevin Ward Jr. issues open letterNick Bromberg at From The Marbles3 days ago
Wendi Ward, the aunt of Kevin Ward Jr. and the sister of his father, issued an open letter Sunday morning on behalf of the family.
The letter was read over the phone to USA Today. You can view the full letter here and below are some excerpts.
Why was the toxicology report even an issue? Seems to me the wrong man was on trial. Tell me why Tony Stewart was not taken in for testing, why his car wasn't impounded. Tell me how a man the size of Kevin can make a sprint car turn to the right on impact. Tell me how a lap before (the incident) everything was fine, but the following lap was poor lighting. Tell me how a NASCAR star totally forgot what caution means.
Maybe he should get a different headset so he is able to hear on the radio that the car in caution is up high, so go low. Or was he low until he rounded the corner and saw Kevin Jr. standing up for himself?
Tony Stewart: incident with Kevin Ward Jr. was '100 percent an accident'Nick Bromberg at From The Marbles5 days ago
Tony Stewart publicly spoke directly about the events of August 9 for the first time on Thursday and said he knew the incident that left Kevin Ward Jr. dead was "100 percent an accident."
Stewart talked to the Associated Press on Thursday. While he couldn't describe what he remembered about the night on the advice of his lawyers – remember, the Ward family has strongly hinted at a civil lawsuit – he said the incident took its toll on him.
"I know 100 percent in my heart and in my mind that I did not do anything wrong. This was 100 percent an accident," Stewart told the Associated Press.
He told the AP that not being able to talk about the incident has prevented himself from moving forward and he's replayed the incident in his head over and over again.
Happy Hour: Stewart-Haas, Logano and the ChaseNick Bromberg at From The Marbles6 days ago
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With the decision by an Ontario County (N.Y.) grand jury to not indict Tony Stewart in Kevin Ward's death on Wednesday, things are much steadier than they could have been at Stewart-Haas Racing. Had there been a criminal trial, no matter the verdict, uncertainty would have reigned for weeks and likely months.
The uncertainty isn't gone, mind you. There will still likely be sponsor meetings, especially now that the Ward family has strongly hinted at a civil lawsuit. But the uncertainty of the possibility of a civil trial is much less than in a possible criminal one.
Kevin Ward Jr.'s family issues statement saying 'the matter is not at rest'Nick Bromberg at From The Marbles6 days ago
The family of Kevin Ward Jr. issued a statement Wednesday afternoon that strongly hinted at a civil lawsuit after an Ontario County (N.Y.) grand jury said that it would not indict Tony Stewart in Ward's death on Aug. 9.
Ward, 20, was struck and killed by Stewart after the two were racing together in a sprint car race at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. After Ward's car hit the wall, he exited the car and came down the track to confront Stewart, where he was hit by the right-rear tire of Stewart's car.
Ontario County District Attorney Michael Tantillo announced the grand jury's decision and said video evidence showed Stewart drove in a straight line, that toxicology reports determined that Ward was under the influence of marijuana at the time and it was an amount enough to "impair his judgment."
The marijuana revelation, previously unreported, provided new evidence that transferred the focus of responsibility from Stewart back to Ward, something his family took issue with.
Tony Stewart not charged by grand jury in death of Kevin Ward Jr.Nick Bromberg at From The Marbles7 days ago
Tony Stewart will not be charged by an Ontario County (N.Y.) Grand Jury in the death of Kevin Ward Jr.
The grand jury determined Wednesday that there was no evidence of a criminal act. The case was passed on to the grand jury by Ontario County District Attorney Michael Tantillo last week.
Tantillo said "two dozen" people were interviewed in the case and revealed that toxicology reports determined that Ward had marijuana in his system.
"There is toxicology evidence in the case related to Kevin Ward, that actually indicated at the time of operation that he was under the influence of marijuana," Tantillo said. "There was no toxicology work performed on Tony Stewart, however a certified drug recognition expert had interviewed him on the night of the collision and determined that he found no basis to observe any alcohol consumption or impairment by drugs."
[Related: Kevin Ward's family says 'the matter is not at rest']
Grand jury testimony reportedly begins in Tony Stewart caseNick Bromberg at From The Marbles7 days ago
A grand jury began hearing testimony on Tuesday in the case involving Tony Stewart and Kevin Ward Jr.
Stewart struck and killed Ward on August 9 at Canandaigua Motorsports Park, a dirt track in upstate New York. Stewart and Ward were racing together when Ward hit the wall. Ward exited his vehicle to confront Stewart's car and was struck by the right rear tire.
The RochesterDemocrat and Chronicle reported that the testimony began and Chuck Hebing, who was in the race with Stewart and Ward, confirmed he was called to testify. However, Hebing declined to discuss the matter further.


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More than a few Catholic bishops spent this election feverishly warning their flock that voting for Barack Obama put their souls at risk and posed a grave threat to religious liberty. Now that the president has been re-elected with a majority of Catholic voters, leaders of our nation's most influential church have some self-reflection to do at their national meeting in Baltimore this week.
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Shipping Container Architecture: Is It Really Green?
Transforming shipping containers into habitable homes isn't a new concept to our Re-Nest community. So far, reviews have been overwhelmingly positive in favor of this type of re-use but now, an alternative viewpoint is emerging arguing that there may be more of a downside than originally thought.
The pros of this trend (dubbed "cargotecture") have been laid out before:
• Cost - at approx. $900 per container, these structures are much more affordable than a typical home.
• Durability - Since these containers are shipped all over the world in extreme conditions, they are built to last.
• Availability - The shelf life of these containers is short and the shipping container "graveyards" are quickly growing.
Brian Pagnotta, writer for Arch Daily points out that the cons may outweigh the pros when it comes to the eco-friendly rating of this trend. The two main arguments to support this are:
• Use of hazardous chemicals - The exterior and interior of these containers are sprayed with toxic chemicals, including lead paint.
• The additional manpower and fossil fuels it takes to transform these containers has been greatly underestimated.
He concludes that while there are several positive aspects to this architectural trend, in the end "it is typically not the best method of design and construction."
Where does "cargotecture" rank on your eco-friendly scale?
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• Arch Daily, The Pros and Cons of Cargo Container Architecture
• Behind the Scenes of Shipping Container Architecture
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I guess it depends on your defenition of "green". Was there a home there before? If so, why didn't it get used? Did they use virgin wood (or so-called sustainable wood) to build the house? Was there a garden or forest where the house used to be?
Wow - what a weak argument this piece makes, hardly worth the cyber space.
Increased manpower - HOW IS THAT NOT GREEN!!
Yes it takes fossil fuels to cut out and weld the containers and shipping to the site. But no where near what it takes to harvest trees, process, transport to retail, transport to site, tools on site to cut, nail etc... Not even close.
Then you have to look at the energy to transport an emtpy container back to Asia to be re-filled or for that container to be scrapped versus utilizing it as a home/office/store.
And yes some of these could have contaminates on the floor, easily replaced if you find this is so with recycled wood etc..
Some may contain lead paint exteriors but if you insulate one side of it and then paint or surface the other its completely contained and doesn't require removal or risk as its encapsulated.
I think Brian should do some real time data analysis and LCA of this process versus a traditional home building process and only print when he has some useful data and more than "increased manpower".
Well, since they are theoretically all steel, couldn't you strip the toxic paints off?
Reuse is always more eco-friendly than building something new. And who says you have to go all architectural on them? Why not emulate the Boxcar Children? Lol...


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Most of the time as a system administrator you are managing your servers over the network. It is very rare that you will need to have a physical access to any of your managed servers. In most cases all you need is to SSH remotely to do your administration task. In this article we will configure a GUI alternative to a remote access to your RHEL server, which is VNC. VNC allows you to open a remote GUI session to your server and thus providing you with a full graphical interface accessible from any remote location.
Once you downloaded a Raspberry PI *.img file you may have a reason to look inside the image. Here is a shot config on how you do it:
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Disk 2013-02-09-wheezy-raspbian.img: 1939 MB, 1939865600 bytes
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With the recent release of VMWare ESXi 5.1 and the associated fully featured web client management (which we may cover in a later article), Linux in general is getting closer and closer to the 'do anything' desktop operating system we have all wanted it to be for some time. Maturity breeds integration and although we have always had any number of tools to manage our command line servers, our Windows desktops and Mac OSX or other Linux graphical environments separately, we were lacking in a tool that put all the pieces together and managed our connections for us. There are several tools that are attempting to integrate system management, today we are going to talk about one, the "Remmina Remote Desktop Client".
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Hostgator VPS generates apache's httpd.conf file automatically. Therefore, any new lines you add to apache's configuration file will be overwritten. In order to add new configuration settings we need to include a configuration. Open up your main config file /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf and search for a virtual host with the domain name you wish to edit. Last two lines of your virtual host should look similar to this:
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Logrotate is a utility designed for administrators who manage servers producing a high volume of log files to help them save some disk space as well as to avoid a potential risk making a system unresponsive due to the lack of disk space. Normally, a solution to avoid this kind of problem is to setup a separate partition or logical volume for a /var mount point. However, logrotate may also be a viable solution to this problem especially if it is too late to move all logs under different partition. In this article we will talk about usage and configuration of logrotate on RedHat / CentOS Linux server.
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Accessing your desktop remotely is a convenience that we all appreciate. Many people set up VNC Server and an associated client in order to have their full 'X' capable desktop with them wherever they have a network connection. What some do not realize is that VNC as a protocol is extremely insecure and very susceptible to MitM snooping (Man in the Middle) since much of the text back and forth between client and server is transmitted as clear text. Today we are going to install and configure a simple VNC Server, access it with a VNC client and then add some security by using it over SSH.


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Christopher Benson, pigeon whisperer
Christopher Benson is unlike many New Yorkers in one big way: he likes pigeons.
In fact, he finds other people's distate for pigeons "really bizarre."
"The idea is that pigeons are garbage, you know?" he said. "I don't know, the whole 'flying rat' thing."
But Benson said that perception couldn't be more wrong.
"They're not dumb, by any means," he said. "They're really inquisitive. They have personalities. They're sweet, they're affectionate."
Since rescuing his first bird — who he named Boy George before discovering it needed to be euthanized after its wing was almost completely torn off — Benson and his girlfriend have saved a total of seven injured pigeons.
He has taken two of them home to his Bushwick apartment.
The first one he found huddled on a ledge in Union Square. Benson took her to the Wild Bird Fund Center on the Upper West Side, where they gave him medicine to treat her lead poisoning. But, ultimately, she was too sick and died. He went back to the center.
"I think they expected me to walk away," he recalled.
But Benson didn't — at least not empty-handed. He left the center that day with a baby pigeon named Lopez, named for the person who rescued him. Lopez, who had no "butt feathers," needed foster care until he could be released into the wild.
Benson said he keeps the bird in a dog carrier in front of his open window "so he can acclimate to the winter, because he's going to be released and it's going to be cold." Lopez gets to wander around in the large loft bathroom for exercise.
Benson and Lopez have grown very close.
Lopez sneezed one night and, concerned that life in front of the open window had gotten to the little guy, Benson decided to sit in the bathroom with the bird and watch for any other signs that he might be sick. Benson said he sat watching the bird for 20 minutes before starting to nod off. He put Lopez' cage on the floor and Lopez hopped right in. When Benson went to give him food and water in as well, Lopez bobbed his head at Benson's retreating hand. Benson put his hand back in the cage, and Lopez nuzzled between his fingers.
"He actually started to preen me," Benson said. "It was really cute."
But Benson is looking forward to Lopez's release into the wild — he said he anticipates his winged buddy will be set free in Central Park.
He worries a little about Lopez growing up without important survival skills, like dodging cars and knowing not to perch on the third rail on outdoor subway tracks.
But Benson's cat appears to be lending a hand, or a paw, in that department. Intrigued by the feathered thing wandering around the bathroom, the cat has been swiping his paw under the door. Lopez has seemed equally intrigued, scampering up to the paw, but so far has successfully darted just out of reach every time.
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Google also has an official user guide to Sky.
Their hi-res images of stars can be overlaid with images provided by the Hubble Telescope, labels, constellations and more. "Like Google Earth," says Reuters, "Sky will enable users to float and zoom in on over 100 million individual stars and 200 million galaxies. Users will view the sky as seen from earth." Sky is fully integrated into the latest version of Google Earth, rather than composing its own standalone program.
The Sky service is slated to be available today in all countries and languages that Google Earth is available in.
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Everyone remembers their favorite Christmas gift, but Hunter Hayes can't just narrow it down to one. He got musical instruments and gear every year between the age of 2 and 10, and those gifts were a real treat for young Hunter.
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Thoroughbred owner Jud Van Worp expressed the views of horsemen from around the country who have begun shipping their horses to Oldsmar for the 88
season of racing at Tampa Bay Downs.
"This is the place to be in the winter," said Van Worp as he watched horses work on the first official day of training. "It's a great track to get your young horses going. And even though we are all competing against each other, there is a lot of camaraderie out here. You won't find that in the IBM world."
Veteran race goers recall Van Worp as the trainer of Florida-bred gelding Not Surprising, who used victories in the 1995 Pelican Stakes and Tampa Bay Budweiser Breeders' Cup Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs as a springboard to an Eclipse Award-winning campaign as North America's top sprinter. Van Worp reports that the 23-year-old Not Surprising resides comfortably at friend Terry Davie's farm in Odessa.
While Van Worp has scaled back his involvement in racing to ownership of a couple of horses, the 2013-14 meeting – which officially began July 1 and resumes Dec. 4 – has attracted quality Thoroughbreds from virtually all corners of the nation.
Thoroughbreds from the barns of such leading conditioners as Tom Proctor, Gerald Bennett, Joan Scott and Greg Griffith were on the track this morning.
Bennett, whose son Dale and wife Mary are also trainers, has raced horses at Tampa Bay Downs for almost 25 years. He has been shipping horses here the past week from both ThistleDown in Ohio and Ocala, and is gratified by the welcome horsemen are receiving on the backside.
"Everything is nice and clean, and if you have a problem you call maintenance and those guys are right there to fix it," Bennett said. "They all work together and do a great job. And the track looks good. There is a lot of depth to it."
The leading trainer here during the 2010-11 season (tied with Jamie Ness), Bennett expects spirited competition throughout the meeting. "It is always tough racing here, over the years," Bennett said. "You have a lot of people who ship in and think they are going to win races, but you need to have a runner to win here."
An added enticement this season came in the form of a 15-percent purse increase for horsemen, with maiden special weight races offering $24,000 (which includes $4,000 in FOA funds). The hike is a result of additional simulcast revenue derived from the track's classification as a year-round, live-racing facility, which took effect following the two-day Summer Festival of Racing on June 30 and July 1.
"Getting those purses up is going to help a lot of people," Van Worp said. "This sport is not an easy go, but with the increase, guys with hard-knocking horses will have a better shot to make a few extra dollars."
Following the Dec. 4 card, Tampa Bay Downs will conduct an entire program of 2-year-old racing Dec. 7, the track's annual Cotillion Festival Day Presented by Lambholm South celebration. The big day includes a pair of $100,000 stakes: the Inaugural for juvenile colts and geldings and the Sandpiper for juvenile fillies.
Dec. 7 also features Breakfast at the Downs in the track's Picnic Pavilion Area adjacent to the paddock. For $6.95, patrons will receive a full breakfast buffet, grandstand admission and Tampa Bay Downs program, plus a copy of "Betting Tampa Bay Downs 2013-2014: An Up-To-Date Guide For Bettors Handicapping The Oldsmar Oval," by Peter Mallett.
Fans will have the opportunity to watch morning workouts from 8-10 a.m. while meeting trainers and jockeys. Mallett will provide a handicapping seminar from 10-11 a.m. Tickets must be purchased prior to Dec. 7 at Customer Service or the Switchboard Desk.
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Had an AMAZING writing session today with the beautiful and talented @Sia. We wrote such a special song together :)
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What does everyone think of #OohLaLa? I'm pretty sure it's my boys new favorite song :)
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Do you guys below the border get this one yet?
Saw the idea behind it - bid to put limitations on your opponents and from there do the usual 'Chopped' routine about trying to make the best dish.
Figured it was a silly idea that would quickly die. Watched the first episode as I would watch a car crash....and then watched the second one. Help me! I keep wanting to see what nasty trick will be pulled next and how the hapless chef saddled with no knives, or pans, or using fast food versiosn while others get fresh ingredients etc. figures out a way to transcend his/her limitations.
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Hope you guys like my latest shooter visit www.thorgaming.com if the scores aren't working, it takes on a kind of Time Crisis theme with the emphasis on Hiding to avoid getting shot and to reload. I wrote the music for this one so opinions on that would be cool, Please post me any bugs and i'll fix them as soon as. Tom - (Thorgaming.com)
Rated 4 / 5 stars June 30, 2013
I found this to be a good game. I'm not really a fan of these shooting games. Well, some are great but that's mostly because you have more mobility. I thought the music was good and fast-paced. There seemed to be a lot going on. I liked how you didn't have to click seperate buttons to hide and reload.
It went together nicely. I like the design and even if it's not that creative, it still works well. It's basically a good old standard shootup. If you like any of those kinds of games, you should enjoy this. I am and I obviously enjoyed it.
Rated 0 / 5 stars December 4, 2010
i didn't think it was as good as the other flash crsis v1.1
Rated 2.5 / 5 stars July 6, 2009
I liked it
But it wasn't the easiest thing in the world for me to play.
But hey, who can ask for a perfect game right?
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars August 23, 2006
Well this was fun and entertaining and the game didnt lag like alot of shooters that come through the portal, and some good backrounds nice shooting effects and was overall fun, and reminded me alot of my game "TIME CRISIS" lol, anyways nice game keep it up...
Leave it as is its fun...
Just like time crisis but in flash hehe...
Rated 5 / 5 stars April 1, 2006
resembles something i once saw ...... hmmmmmm
yeah you pretty much took screenshots of a bunch of counter-strike things and made it into a fps game I <3 FPS!!!! 1337+


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Lady Gaga could make $100 Million in 2011
Let that sink in. It's all speculation, but it comes from Forbes. Here's more:
"LADY GAGA has a knack for making headlines. She also has a talent for moneymaking. GAGA raked in $64 million last year by our estimate, making her the seventh highest-paid musician in the world.Touring will be a prime money-maker, providing the largest chunk of GAGA's earnings this year. In 2010, her 138-show Monster's Ball tour grossed $133 million, second to only BON JOVI on the list of year's most lucrative tours. GAGA already commands a higher average ticket price ($102) than her NEW JERSEY counterpart ($92), but she's been playing to crowds of 14,000 on average (compared to BON JOVI's 33,000)."
Holy Cow. The article goes on to list several endorsement deals that could put Gaga over the top. Her label says they feel confident that these statistics are in reach and even said they feel that Gaga is "just now hitting her stride".


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In just two short years the Wolverines have turned a once dominant powerhouse program into a regular loser and now, it appears, a violator of multiple NCAA rules. How bad were the "mistakes" (as coach Rich "Shredder" Rodriguez calld them) made by the program? According to Michael Buckner, a Florida lawyer familiar with these kinds of infractions, "I find it hard to believe that coach Rodriguez would not know that what these coaches were doing was a violation. As a coach, you can't turn a blind eye to what your staff is doing and plead innocent. So even if he didn't directly know, he should have known." Sounds to us like he's either saying that the coach is stupid or a liar. Either way, some worry that given U of M's past misdeeds in men's basketball that the happy-go-lucky types at the NCAA might really slap the Maize and Blue around this time. No, we haven't heard the term "death penalty" yet, but we can bet some guys in East Lansing and Columbus are on their knees praying right now.
At right, a picture of RichRod leaving the University of West Virginia. Or maybe that's from right before the NCAA showed up to investigate Michigan. Hard to tell.
Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez said Tuesday that his football program misinterpreted rules and made mistakes. The NCAA's committee on infractions will have to determine whether Michigan simply made mistakes, or whether it systematically and intentionally violated the rules, a more serious breach. If the committee finds major violations, the most likely penalties are probation, a loss of scholarships and a loss of practice time, experts say, adding that a bowl ban also would be possible.
Experts say that if U-M is found to be a repeat violator — based on earlier violations by U-M's basketball program — the NCAA infractions committee could break from precedent and impose even stiffer penalties.
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Testament has managed a remarkable feat; they have spent their entire career one step into the shadows. During the 80's, the natural cutoff for establishing the group of thrash bands at the top of the heap left them one step away from immortality, despite their sales success. As bands shifted their sounds in the 90's and found greater audiences, Testament went the other direction by becoming more extreme with each album, doing nothing to ride the wave created by their peers.
Death Angel is one of the oft-overlooked also-rans of the thrash movement of the early to mid 1980's. Their name is spoken mostly in the dusty corners of memory, their legacy not as pronounced as so many of their musical kin. To mistake that somewhat faded glory for a lack of talent or acumen, and place Death Angel on the discard pile is a fool's errand. Death Angel remains a vital and virulent band in this new millennium, and their performance as the first band on the stage was evidence enough that they remain hungry and capable.
After all the waiting and back surgery and more waiting, how can I best sum up the experience that was the American Carnage tour? Well, with the help of a free (and possibly unreliable) internet translator, here are a few simple phrases in a whole slew of languages:
It kicked ass!
C'était genial
Fue impresionante
Es war toll
Det var awesome
Ito ay mahusay na
E 'stato eccellente
Ni bora
Det var utmärkt
Ez remek volt
Foi excelente
If you haven't heard yet, there will be no American Carnage tour... at least, not this winter.
The whole thing has been postponed on the heels of Slayer frontman Tom Araya's apparently necessary back surgery. The tour was to feature Slayer, Megadeth and Testament, touring the United States and parts of Canada.
Fear not though, as ticket holders are being urged to hang onto their tickets, as the dates will all be rescheduled for sometime in the late Spring/summer. That seems like an awfully quick turnaround for invasive back surgery, but what do I know?
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Stress-Induced and Fear Circuitry DisordersRefining the Research Agenda for DSM-V
Edited by Gavin Andrews, M.D., Dennis S. Charney, M.D., Paul J. Sirovatka, M.S., and Darrel A. Regier, M.D., M.P.H.2009330 pages
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Thirty contributors, all international authorities on this group of mental illnesses, clarify how these disorders develop and what factors contribute to symptomatology. Focusing on posttraumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and agoraphobia, social phobias, and specific phobia, the authors explore the possibility of linking the classification and etiology of these conditions by showing that they may be closely related in terms of brain pathophysiology. In addition to assessing the stability of disorders across patient lifespans and determining whether they form a cohesive and distinct group, the authors examine shared etiologies and biopsychosocial correlates, as well as aspects unique to each disorder. Among the book's specific insights:
Given the importance of changes to DSM for professional education and public health, this book offers important new ways of thinking about stress-induced and fear-based disorders. It not only allows researchers to more accurately assess their diagnostic classifications, but also can help clinicians more effectively communicate with patients regarding the nature of their illness and the importance of adhering to treatment regimens.
"Research into the pathophysiology of anxiety disorders is evolving rapidly and this book will give readers a glimpse into important new conceptualizations about these common problems. I highly recommend it."—Doddy Enterprises, 4/24/2009
"The research reviews in this volume are extensive and comprehensive, presenting a clear picture of the current state of research as well as suggestions about the most fruitful directions for future research. This volume should be read by any researcher and/or graduate student studying anxiety disorders and will no doubt greatly enhance his or her collection. Indeed, anyone interested in these four disorders could do no better than start with this collection of articles since it represents the most timely and comprehensive overview of research in the area to date."—Drs. Michael B. Blank and Nuwan Jayawickreme, PsycCRITIQUES
Paul J. Sirovatka, M.S. (1947-2007), was Associate Director for Research Policy Analysis, Division of Research/American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education in Arlington, Virginia.
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President Barack Obama used a visit to Maryland on Thursday to push back against congressional Republicans who are working to delay provisions of his health care law set to take effect next week.
The president vowed that his signature domestic initiative is "here to stay," despite an effort unfolding on Capitol Hill to cut funding for it. And he told nearly 2,000 students at Prince George's Community College that signing up for coverage would be as easy as shopping for "a TV on Amazon."
Democrats have been working feverishly to explain the controversial law as health insurance "marketplaces," the centerpiece of the policy, are set to open for business on Tuesday. Much of the effort is focused on getting the young and healthy to sign up for coverage.
"Part of the reason I need your help to make this law work is because there are so many people out there working to make it fail," Obama told the cheering students. "The fact is the Republicans' biggest fear at this point is not that the Affordable Care Act will fail. What they're worried about is it's going to succeed."
Hundreds of thousands of Marylanders are expected to enroll for coverage through the new exchanges.
Republicans ridiculed Obama's address as a sales pitch to unwilling customers. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell cited polls showing skepticism about the law.
"It must be frustrating for him that folks seem to be tuning out all the happy talk," the Kentucky Republican said.
Congress has yet to approve any federal spending for the fiscal year that begins Tuesday. Conservative GOP lawmakers are threatening to vote down any budget bill unless Democrats agree to strip out funding for the health care law.
If the deadlock continues, the government will shut down after Monday.
"The American people don't want the president's health care bill, and they don't want the government to shut down," House Speaker John Boehner said Thursday.
Obama's appearance in Maryland was part of larger effort the administration is planning over the next several days to explain the law. The president appeared with former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday at an event in New York intended to ease fears about the Affordable Care Act's implementation.
But his speech in Maryland was more emphatic and political. He said Republicans who opposed the law are "crazy" and full of "hot air" and called attempts to tie it to must-pass government funding measures irresponsible.
"The closer we get, the more desperate they get," Obama said. "Shutting down the government just because you don't like a law that was passed and found constitutional, and because you don't like the idea of giving people new access to affordable health care — what kind of idea is that?"
He extolled what he said would be the benefits of the law, and made a prediction: "Once it's working really well, I guarantee you they will not call it 'Obamacare.'"
But his argument was undercut somewhat Thursday by the latest in a series of glitches and delays the administration has acknowledged. Officials said small businesses in some states will have to use paper forms to sign up for coverage until November. The delay will not affect Maryland businesses.
Rep. Andy Harris, the state's only Republican congressman, said that "every major promise the president made about Obamacare is turning out to be a lie."
"Another speech won't change the fact that insurance costs are continuing to climb and people across the country are not being able to keep the insurance plans and doctors they like," said the Baltimore County lawmaker, who is also a physician.
Speaking generally, Maryland was friendly territory for Obama's pitch. State officials in Gov. Martin O'Malley's administration have been the most energetic in the nation in setting up the insurance exchanges.
"It's going to be smoother in places like Maryland where governors are working to implement it rather than fight it," Obama said.
The state is home to roughly 750,000 people without insurance; about one-third of those are expected to get coverage through the new exchanges. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimated this week that the lowest-cost plans offered would have an average monthly premium of $197.


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We can't let this deliberate change in meme go unaccounted. The 1% know what is happening. The 99% are becoming self-aware and rising against them. Their media minions and paid for troops, must stop it before it gets out their hands.
It only takes 20 minutes for the NYT to shift the blame.After allowing them onto the bridge, police cut off and arrested dozens of Occupy Wall Street protesters.
becameIn a tense showdown over the East River, police arrested hundreds of Occupy Wall Street demonstrators after they marched onto the bridge's Brooklyn=bound roadway.
Don't let this simply vanish, people. Don't let them get away with this. Force the NYT to own this, and accept responsibility for lying to their readers, to protect the 1%.
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Panda-lovers, it's official – the wait is finally over.
After a month-long quarantine , giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia are now ready to make their public debut. And it seems they're settling in just fine in their brand new million dollar home – the Giant Panda Forest, Southeast Asia's largest panda exhibit, at the upcoming River Safari.
Speaking at the grand opening ceremony on Wednesday morning, chairman of Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) Claire Chiang said, "The pandas have responded very well (when gradually introduced to the Giant Panda Forest). Kai Kai went right out there to claim his space. While Jia Jia was initially slightly more apprehensive, she is now the more active bear, often spotted climbing trees."
"The pandas have fully adapted to their new home," she added.
Guests at the opening included Mr S Iswaran, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade and Industry, China's ambassador to Singapore, Mr Wei Wei as well as former president of Singapore, Mr S R Nathan.
Fans expecting to see baby pandas from the furry duo will have to wait as "Jia Jia's still young," a zookeeper told xinmsn.
"Jia Jia's only four and pandas get sexually matured around five years old so we'll just have to wait a while more," she said, before adding that female pandas ovulate only once a year.
How would the keepers know when's the right time then?
"We will collect their urine samples on a daily basis and measure the amount of hormones in it," she explained. "So if Jia Jia shows a spike in hormones, which means she's 'in heat' and that she's receptive, we will let them get together."
For now, Kai Kai and Jia Jia will remain separated although close to each other. "Naturally, in the wild, pandas don't really get together. They're not too sociable animals," the zoo staff added.
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Tuition waiver offered at Niagara Catholicby jmaloni
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School faculty and staff have donated a $1,000 tuition waiver, which will benefit an incoming seventh grade student for the 2013-14 school year.
To be eligible for the drawing, the student must be registered for seventh grade at Niagara Catholic by Friday, April 12. The drawing will take place on Monday, April 15.
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6-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Being Ejected From Vehicle In Hardin County Crash
Date of News Release: 06/28/2013
(ELIZABETHTOWN, KY) -- On Thursday, June 27, 2013 at approximately 7:35 p.m. ET Post 4 received a call of an injury crash near the 128 mile marker on the Western Kentucky Parkway. Tpr. Josh Cummings responded and learned that a 6-year-old female had been ejected from a vehicle. His preliminary investigation revealed that a 2004 Acura was eastbound on the WK Parkway. The operator, Joshua Farrar of Indianapolis, IN stated that he swerved to avoid debris in the roadway. Farrar entered the median, over corrected and crossed over the eastbound lanes. He left the roadway on the eastbound side and struck a tree with the passenger side rear door. The Acura came to final rest in the ditch line facing north. It appeared that the 6-year-old, Mya Farrar, was ejected through the back window upon impact with the tree. Joshua Farrar, Mya's father, stated that she was in a seat belt, but not a booster seat. However, there was evidence that indicated that the seat belt where Mya was sitting was not buckled. There was also no evidence of debris in the roadway located at the scene. Farrar's 10-year-old son was also in the car, but was not injured. Joshua Farrar was charged with Possession of a Suspended Operator's License, No Insurance, and a Booster Seat Violation. Mya Farrar was airlifted from the scene and is listed in stable, but critical condition at Kosair's Childrens Hospital in Louisville.