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Pasco County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 73-year-old retiree on child pornography charges.
Detective Anthony Bossone said investigators caught Denton Croft red-handed when they went to his home in the gated Millpond Lakes community in New Port Richey.
"When we looked at the machine he was on, he was downloading child pornography. He was trading, meaning people were downloading from him and he also had videos up where he was viewing them," Bossone said.
The sheriff's office has been investigating Croft for a month. When they seized his computer, they found hundreds of images and videos of children and infants.
Sheriff Chris Nocco said cases like this one concern him.
"The biggest fear with child pornographers is when they're going to act on it," Nocco said. "When they're going to go out there and their dreams are going to become a reality."
The Sheriff's Office doesn't believe any of the children seen in the images are local, but they will be analyzing everything on Croft's computer.
Bossone said Croft did not seem surprised to be arrested.
"He wasn't upset," Bossone said. "He didn't show much emotion at all, to be honest with you."
But Croft's family had a different reaction.
Outside his home, relatives said this is a difficult and embarrassing time for them. Croft has a wife, but investigators don't believe she knows anything about what was on his computer.
Croft is facing one count of promoting sexual performance by a child, and one count of possession of child pornography.
An attorney representing Croft told News Channel 8 Thursday afternoon that Croft denies all of the allegations.
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Harlem River Drive was a short-lived but righteous group of musicians brought together in 1970-71 by Puerto Rican pianist and bandleader Eddie Palmieri. Palmieri was always one to push beyond the boundaries of whatever music he was playing in the 60s. He always seemed restless, always out to top himself. By the end of the decade Palmieri was the king of the latin dance floors. So he got down and pushed further out.
A street-tough blend of Latin rhythms, 70s funk and fusion, rock and soul grooves, social poetry, with a touch of psychedelia, Harlem River Drive was named after a short highway in New York City. "In reality, Harlem River Drive was a dividing line," says singer Jimmy Norman in waxpoetics, "a highway where all the rich people just zip past the ghetto, and here we are, just watching them go by."
A line that divides people can also be crossed to unite them. Sounds that polarize people can also be blended to incite them. Harlem River Drive was the sound of a place and time: Harlem, Latin Soul, counterculture, inequality. It offered a message for the masses: empowerment, togetherness, social justice, prosperity. Palmieri took bold steps by crossing over all the lines laid before him. The results of his collaborative experiment were a delirious, ephemeral, and socially conscious trip through, around, and past East Harlem, "from 125th Street to a bridge called G-Dub."
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USA Cycling is honored to announce that Louisville, Kentucky, was chosen today by the Union Cycliste Internationale, cycling's international governing body, to host the 2013 Elite Cyclo-cross World Championships and the 2012 and 2013 Masters Cyclo-cross World Championships.
This historic appointment is the first time the Cyclo-cross World Championships will be held outside of Europe in the 50 plus year history of the championships. These events will mark the first Elite Cycling World Championship of any discipline held on U.S. soil since the Track World Championships took place in Los Angeles in 2005.
"After more than a decade of working closely with American promoters and the UCI to grow our international calendar of cyclo-cross events, Louisville's winning bid is a testament to the success of those efforts and to the extraordinary quality of 'cross racing in the U.S.," USA Cycling CEO Steve Johnson said.
Under the leadership of Mayor Jerry Abramson, Louisville is building America's first permanent, major-city cyclo-cross facility at Eva Bandman Park, near downtown. Working with local cyclo-cross enthusiasts, Louisville Metro Government is developing a venue that can support local races and youth riding programs, while also hosting national and international races. The course at Eva Bandman also will serve as a home for US Gran Prix (USGP) races and as a year round cycling park.
"I'm so proud that Louisville is the first city outside Europe to be awarded the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships," said Abramson. "We're turning Louisville into one of our nation's most bike-friendly cities by investing in bicycle infrastructure, listening to the needs of local cyclists, and hosting events that draw more attention to cycling. Our local cyclo-cross teams are among the nation's best, and we're developing a venue that will help them keep their competitive edge."
The Louisville Sports Commission and the community of Louisville also voiced excitement and support of the event.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Louisville Sports Commission and the entire local community, we want to thank the UCI for awarding the World Cyclo-cross championships to Louisville," said Karl Schmitt, Executive Director of the Louisville Sports Commission. "We also appreciate the confidence that the USGP of Cyclo-cross and USA Cycling have in our ability to host these prestigious events."
US Gran Prix of Cyclo-cross (USGP) promoters Bruce Fina and Joan Hanscom will produce the races in partnership with the Louisville Sports Commission and USA Cycling.
"This is thrilling news," said Fina. "We have worked for six years with the USA Cycling National Team and six years on the USGP to further develop the sport in the U.S. to the point where our riders can be competitive on the global stage. Hosting the Worlds in the U.S. is the next logical step. We hope to see a continued increase in the number of professional cross racers in the states and hope this venue will enhance that goal."
Louisville has hosted a stop on the USGP since 2007, as well as multiple USA Cycling Masters National Road Championships, demonstrating a vibrant cycling community and tremendous local support of the championships.
"I was impressed with the vision and detail of the plans to develop the area into a cyclo-cross race venue," said UCI technical delegate Simon Burney. "The area, terrain and surroundings lend themselves perfectly to a major race venue, and with the city of Louisville firmly behind the project the opportunity for world class events certainly looks exciting."


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- Designed to hold up to an 80m dynamic rope
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Love this bag! Let's be real, I am not a fan of carrying my rope a few miles to the crag with no bag. That's just dumb. And sure, you can put your rope in your backpack, but then it gets all tangled and not fun to deal with. So this is perfect. It holds my rope perfectly, and fits in my backpack beautifully (making it way less painful to get to the crag). Plus... it's red. And red is bad ass. I would get a million more of these, if I needed a million rope bags...
Love it. Obviously, I'm not a fan of carrying a rope (in any bag except for a backpack) up the side of a mountain for an hour + to get to the crag, so the fact that this fits in my backpack (and yes, it actually does) is fantastic. Plus it's red, and red is bad ass by any accounts. Would definitely buy it a million more times! If I needed a million rope bags.... but, ain't no one got time for that.


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We had an older version of the same Bunn sold today; it brewed fast till the day calcium finally killed it. The new Bunn with the internal water release valve has ruined the Bunn speed. No matter how many times you rod the pipes and clean the spray aperture, the Bunn slows down to @30 minutes per carafe. Until Bunn fixes this flaw, I'd recommend buying another brand.
I haven't figured out why it does that yet. Like most coffee makers I have had, the top started to pop up, but I was able to put it back in to position. Good thing with this is I haven't burnt it out yet, like I do all my other coffee makers I have owned. But now, if we make more than 1 pot at a time consecutively, like if I have company and need to brew 2 or more back to back, I end up with a pool of water on my counter. Why is that? I will more likely buy another one sometime down the road, but I cannot afford to at this time, and I have always wanted one. Keeping fingers crossed it lasts until I can get another.
This is my 3rd Bunn. It has lasted 10 years. The first lasted 8 years, and the 2nd lasted atleast 5 and was still working when I moved. I do not use cleaning products on the bunn, just standard dishsoap and water, it has discolored a little around heating plate, but still works like a charm...
We love the convenience of having hot water always available for brewing coffee or tea. Having used Bunn coffee makers since the 1980's, we find that something usually fails after two or three years. The most common problem is the plastic around the sprayhead becomes brittle and breaks away. Other problems experienced include: Failed warmer, failed heater, and leaking tank.
Another problem is that if you grind coffee beans, the slower passing of hot water down through the grounds and filter causes grinds and water to overflow the filter basket making a huge mess. Even when using commercially ground coffee, making a full pot can cause the grinds to overflow the paper filter and they end up in the carafe and the cup you are drinking from.
I would have given an AWESOME 5 star rating had it not been for the cracking around the sprayhead & wamer just as kebrfd02 stated. The plastic began cracking approx. a month after purchase, eventually a 1" size piece broke off around the warming plate. Does not affect the flavor of coffee, just looksREALLY bad!!! Today I discovered the cracking around the sprayhead. Hoping no chunks break off around there!!! Owned 3 or 4 Bunns over a couple of decades, and we love them. Great coffee, just lousy plastic housing!!!
Please give us a call so we can get this issue corrected for you.
Still running strong !!! coffee starting to get too hot going to replace temp controll, Wish I bought two!!!
Only reason not AWSOME is because the plastic keeps cracking around sprayhead & wamer. Doesnt effect the great coffee, just a little ugly.
The cracking that you are describing doesn't sound normal. Can you please give our customer service team a call and see if they can help out? They can be reached at 800-352-2866 Monday-Friday from 7am to 5pm. Or you can send them your info and details about your brewer to http://www.BunnAtHome.com/parts-service.
I really like the way this Bunn makes coffee. I have had it for several years and if I had to replace it. It will be with another Bunn.


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The plot of "The Human Centipede III (Final Sequence)" is being kept under lock and key but the news that the film will feature a 500 person long ATM showboat along with a casting call sheet that implies the film will take place in a prison has got us all in a flutter. No confirmation on if the rumors are true but let's be honest, we'll all be sobbing when the final credits roll so it doesn't really matter how it happens. Kind of like when you saw "Return of the Jedi" and you realized the saga was over.
Good news nerds! The "Day of the Dead" Blu-ray has finally been given a release date. September 17th is the day you'll be able to get your grubby hands on the flick, which is actually been released before, but with a crappy ass transfer that looked like it was being played on a silver VCR or something. This version will also be chock full of special features to get you all giddy over. You see the original VCRs were silver. That's the joke here. A silver VCR would be super old.
Spike Lee's "Oldboy" remake has gotten itself a new release date in the form of October 25th, 2013. That just so happens to be the same release date as "Paranormal Activity 5". I know. Drama! I think the important thing to keep in mind here is that we may not have to watch "Paranormal Activity 5" for the podcast now. I will begin drafting my thank you letter to Spike Lee immediately.
Looks like there's a solid chance that the Eli Roth produced Netflix series "Hemlock Grove" will get a second season. Nothing is confirmed but a higher up at Netflix noted that they're looking at pitches for the second season and looking for a storyline. I have no idea if this is good news or not. Let's just comment on how Eli Roth is a charming son of a bitch and move on.
Here's a heartwarming story about a North Carolina woman who had her son arrested for stealing her Pop Tarts. If they were the chocolate ones I think I understand this. If it was strawberry this whole thing is stupid.
Who says meth heads are all bad? Why here's a Mississippi man who was all whacked out but still had the thoughtfulness to want to make sure his dog got into heaven. Of course he set his dog on fire to help him get there but still, his heart was in the right place.
To help my daughter sleep we have this stuffed animal with a small radio in the back that plays the sounds of rain falling or a river flowing for 45 minutes when you push a button. This morning at 5am somehow she rolled over in her sleep in pushed the button so I was awoken to the sound of running water blasting in our bedroom over the baby monitor. I've never believed in ghosts but for a split second this morning I honestly thought our house was haunted.
Because he isn't busy enough Guillermo del Toro has decided to take on the producer role for a new CG animated flick titled "Day Of the Dead". Jorge R. Gutierrez will direct the love story in the vein of "Romeo and Juliet" set against a Mexican "Day of the Dead" backdrop. That "Haunted Mansion" flick is still happening, right? I've been excited about that for over a year now and I'm starting to get a little pissy.
I have no idea what this means but I bet Casey is going to be as giddy as a school girl about it. Hammer Films has decided to open their script archive to the public. So I guess that means we can go there and just start reading stuff? I haven't watched a lot of their movies but from what I can gather the best part of them is the girls with all their parts hanging out so I'm not really sure how reading is going to make me happy.
Set your hunk-o-meter to stun folks because it's been confirmed that Michael Fassbender will in fact star in Ridley Scott 's next film which is titled "The Counselor". The movie is about a big time lawyer who gets mixed up with the drug selling business... and then aliens attack everyone. That last part isn't true but the thing sounds kind of boring right now so I hope they're open to suggestions.
If you kids can remember all the way back to our "Mother's Day" remake episode then you know the gang was all pretty positive on the film. I think. Honestly I can't remember back that far but let's just go with it. The point is the Darren Lynn Bousman film finally has a release date of May 8th for DVD and Blu-Ray and will also be getting a limited theater run starting May 4th. May the 4th be with you! I wonder if they thought of that when the picked the date. Man I hope so. I love that crap.
Here's a fun story about a guy who broke into a house and started trying on clothes because he said a small Asian boy invited him. The Asian boy turned out to be a bunch of flowers but he apologized so all is forgiven. Just kidding he's in jail.
A man in Quebec is in hot water after he pulled a buddy of his down the street on a couch tied to his car. The kids call it "couch surfing" I guess and apparently his friend wiped out head first into an oncoming car. I don't know what the French word is for cowabunga.
Because they're not completely satisfied with their previous abomination, Who in their right mind thinks this is a good idea? So much for professional integrity.
In other pointless remake news, MTV has apparently ordered 12 episodes of their upcoming television series "Teen Wolf". As much as I hate to admit it, I'll probably give this one a chance. Don't you dare judge me. Actually, go ahead this time.
Since Hollywood's creativity is running a little short these days, it's not surprising that Robert Shaye's Unique Features is dangerously close to snagging the rights to the hit Playstation 3 thriller "Heavy Rain". Here's a thought: Why not just play the game? Seriously. What the hell is wrong with you people?
What should you do if you're a being mugged by three villainous individuals? Run, don't walk, to the handy ninja school down the street. Chances are they're ready and willing to lend a helping hand.
If, like me, you purchased one of those trendy Miley Cyrus bracelets from Wal-Mart earlier this week, you may want to toss them into the nearest dumpster. Unless, of course, you're just hankering for a little cadmium poisoning. I was through with being cool, anyway.
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With all of us trying to decide if we're going to be a slutty witch, a slutty dog or a slutty slut this Halloween it's easy to forget that Sunday is also El Día de los Muertos or The Day of the Dead. The Mexican holiday is a time for all to get together and remember friends who have passed on. It's also a time to check out some pretty awesome art that generally pops up around this time of the year.
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SPOKANE, Wash. -- A Spokane man is charged with arson after setting fire to the basement of his Perry District home.
Authorities said Dee Farmin set the fire because he was apparently upset with his roommate who is a registered level 3 sex offender. A woman was inside the home when he started the fire.
According to court documents Farmin set fire to his own home Tuesday afternoon because he was upset with David Werstein who was allegedly filming Farmin naked with cameras strategically placed around the home.
Farmin told police Werstein and another woman had been torturing him for the past three weeks and that he became frustrated and freaked out. He then told police he tried to set his house on fire and burn himself to death by placing gas on the floor and throwing a lit propane torch inside. When the house did not catch fire he left in his car.
It is unclear is Farmin knew the woman was in the home at the time.
Police caught Farmin trying to break into his own garage and he told officers he was going to kill the people inside the house.
Farmin was booked into the Spokane County Jail for First Degree Arson. Werstein said he is moving out of the house.
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Fixed Pricing would be much better than Supply and Demand
When I was 5-years-old, I wanted to make a dollar. I painted 10 sea-shells, and started selling them for a ten cents each. I then realized that if I sold 20 sea- shells, I could sell them for 5 cents each, and still make my dollar. Then everyone would be happier, and I would still earn my dollar.
The first kid that decided to use supply and demand, and sell his/her shells for 50 cents, cheated everyone.
Fixed Pricing would be much better than Supply and Demand.
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Tony Kuphaldt 10+Dec 31 2011: I'm sorry the choices available to you are not to your liking. I for one am happy with most of my options, although I completely agree with your dislike of monopolies and corruption. The restrictions I dislike in my consumer choices have more to do with government regulation than with free-market pricing.
What I still fail to see is how fixed pricing will make any of these things you've mentioned better.
Dec 31 2011: I think monopolies and corruption are the direct result of greedy people using supply and demand.
So deep down, it doesn't bother you to live in a throw-away society where there is unequal distribution of resources, 30% of food goes to waste, and people are starving right now, and my blender already fried after just 8 months?
PS..I love this debate so far...I appreciate the conversation and...someone called me naive! I thought TEDsters were supposed to stay pro..
PSS. So far, no one has taken my side yet. My daughter is becoming very aware of the Supply and Demand attitude that people have, and it doesn't really set well with her either. Women fighting over clothes in a department store. What a crazy mentality.
Dec 31 2011: I'm bothered by many of the same things you are. I just don't see how fixed pricing would alleviate these problems.
My condolences on the blender. Just recall, however, that consumer product quality under the centrally-controlled Soviet system was notoriously bad, precisely because there was no incentive for manufacturers to make a better product. With fixed prices, the incentive is actually to make worse products that consumers have no choice but to keep re-purchasing. At least in our supply and demand market, you have the option of purchasing a commercial-quality blender that will last you a lifetime.
Dec 31 2011: So what do you think are the problems with the airlines? Too much supply or not enough demand, or was price fixing not working?
I can't afford a blender that will last me a lifetime, and even the 300 dollar model is quite faulty, and many of the people who made the 300 dollar blender worked for really low pay.
Tony Kuphaldt 10+Jan 1 2012: If you truly believe that the problem is capitalist greed, and that it is practical to provide impeccable services and products at low cost, I offer you a challenge: start your own business, and run it ethically. Pay your workers a wage you consider fair, and charge the customer only as much as it takes to cover basic costs and provide you with a fair income as well.
If you are correct in what you say, your business will flourish. Consumers will see the true value of your product(s) and employees will flock to work for you. The magic of open markets is that entrepreneurs can set their own prices. If someone's being greedy and charging too much, someone else can compete with lower prices and take away the greedy person's business.
"So what do you think are the problems with the airlines?"
Could you be more specific?
Jan 1 2012: Hello Sir,
I completely agree with you about running a business like you proposed. At this time, there are probably 10 businesses running like that. And it works. But alas, what about the greedy media and phone and oil and food businesses?
I was hoping this debate would get someone from one of those businesses to submit a comment such as "shut up, you are lucky you have us for a business"
Also, when a society can reach a balance between fixed pricing and S+D, that typically means that the values of that society are changing, and people are more willing to use their time for the benefit of society, rather than to just make a dollar.
Yes, I wish all companies were like the one you propose!
The airlines have been moving from regulation, to de-regulation, fixed pricing, competitive pricing,,,like railroads on the Monopoly Board. Their CEO's are raking in the cash, but services have not really improved. (I guess this may be another whole debate, so no worries)
You got me good with your business proposal. (I appreciate that!)
Jan 3 2012: Maybe the blender broke because the mfr was targeting a low price model and wasn't concerned with quality. Much like your seashell hypothesis, there are too many omissions - quality of shell, quality of work, size of shell, rarity of shell, etc. So no, it doesn't bother me that you acquired an inferior product without considering the quality, warranty, etc. if you don't want a throw away society, don't focus on fixed-price, low price, disposable options.
Why is fixed pricing a better alternative? After all, a supplier will want a guaranteed profit to supply a product at a fixed price. An example of where this fails is government defense bids, which often seek "firm fixed pricing." Suppliers that participate always build into their pricing the uncertainty of their own situation - costs of raw materials, unforeseen regulations, interruption of supply, etc. so the price is artificially inflated.
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See below for her tale about their super cute Airstream, it has a long history….
and a big thanks to Renee & her family for sharing their story and photos!
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In 1997 at age 35 my brother was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, a rare and terminal cancer. For Christmas the previous year the Neiman Marcus catalog featured a custom Airstream by Mackenzie Childs that intrigued my sister-in-law and she kept the catalog. When she was trying to think of something extra special to give my brother for Christmas she remembered the Airstream and got busy trying to locate one. She found a 1969 Safari and had it secretly pulled to Lubbock where they were spending Christmas with family. It was wrapped in a huge red bow and he was very, very surprised.
They got busy restoring the trailer, decorating it with the Neiman Marcus trailer as their inspiration. (if you google Neiman Marcus Airstream by Mackenzie Childs you can see photos of the original) Meanwhile, the nasty cancer made by brother more and more sick. By the time they finished the trailer the cancer had taken it's toll and they were only able to go on a weekend trip once or twice before he died in 1999.
Sharon kept the trailer for awhile as she was trying to cope with losing her husband. I gently approached her in 2001 and told her I would love to buy the trailer if she was interested, she was and we made a deal. I pulled the trailer to my house and parked it for a couple of months. At that time I had personal problems and had to return the trailer to her as I did not have the money to buy it and had found myself single again. Sharon kept the trailer a little while longer and sometime along the way gave it to one of her sisters who had a husband and 2 boys that would enjoy camping as a family.
Absolutely unbelievably Sharon was then diagnosed with cancer herself. She had colon cancer and it took her life after a 3 year battle.
I had mentioned the Airstream many, many times to my husband over the years. Last year for Christmas he gifted me the beloved Airstream. He contacted my niece who knew exactly where the trailer was and they worked together to make it the most memorable Christmas gift ever! When we unwrapped gifts on Christmas morning I sort of wondered why I didn't have a gift from my husband. He told me to put on my shoes so we could go outside. At that point I thought I was getting some live chickens because I had mentioned a time or two that I thought it would be fun to raise chickens. I was absolutely overcome with emotion when he lifted the garage door and I saw the Airstream. I knew instantly that it was my brother & sister-in-law's trailer!
I've added a few of my own touches to the decor and it makes me happy knowing that I am able to carry on the dream that my brother and his wife were not able to complete. In one of the photos you will see framed pictures of them just inside the door, they go on every trip with us!
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TOLEDO, OH (TOLEDO NEWS NOW) - Community members will gather for a brief vigil and a moment of silence at the Violence Against Women Memorial Rock on Monday, Oct. 29.
The gathering is to honor Amber Jones and Lorie Miller, who lost their lives this month at the hands of abusive men. These latest two deaths brings the total to 10 of women in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan who lost their lives in 2012 at the hands of an abusive partner:
· Amber Jones in Northwood, OH on October 16
· Lorie Miller in Sandusky, OH on October 17
· Amy Merrill and Lisa Gritzmaker (sisters) in Blissfield, MI on July 13
· Leandra Frankum in Perrysburg Heights on July 22
· Carlin Glenn and Andrea Glenn (mother and daughter) in Lima, OH on July 26
· Leslie Waingrow in Toledo on May 12
· Jazmon Hoskins in Toledo on May 24
· Tiffany Wilborn in Toledo on March 11
The community is invited to gather at the memorial rock at 5:30 p.m. on the front lawn of Sanger Library located at 3030 W. Central Ave.
The vigil is sponsored by the Take Back the Night Collective, Independent Advocates, and the National Organization for Women Toledo chapter.
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Spring arrives this month, and with it, the spring selling season. In coastal New York, that means houses damaged by Sandy's storm surge will be hitting the market in large numbers. And, like the surge itself, the wave is arriving early, reports the Long Island Business News ("Sandy-damaged homes hit market at bargain prices," by Associated Press.
"New listings range from destroyed oceanfront properties being sold for the land, to flooded bayside homes untouched since the storm that must be gutted," the paper reports. "Even the few undamaged homes in affected neighborhoods are listing at prices about 10 percent lower than they would have been pre-storm."
Bank's won't touch a flood-affected home at this point, so most purchasers are investors with cash. And they're asking tough questions about flood elevation requirements. Some transactions are low-ball deals involving ruined houses, or even bare lots where homes used to stand; but undamaged houses in the flood-stricken areas are also selling at a discount.
Newsday covers the story here ("Sandy victims selling ruined homes 'as is'," by Maura McDermott). "Experts worry that Sandy-damaged homes could -- at least temporarily -- drag down values of nearby properties and impede the still-anemic recovery of Long Island's housing market," the paper notes.
And some are advising property owners to hold on and bide their time, if they possibly can. The impact of Federal aid is a big unknown for sellers, who may eventually be eligible for a government buyout at full pre-storm value — or at least for financial help with the cost of repairs and new elevation requirements.
And history teaches that a hurricane's depressing effect on home values dissipates over time, according to the Newsday report. "The price impact of even a devastating storm tends to fade over time, say those who have studied earlier natural disasters," the paper reports. "Such storms typically cause prices to fall by 10 percent, but that dip generally disappears within a few years, said Robert Simons, a professor of real estate and urban planning at Cleveland State University."
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Healthcare is a steadily growing industry with an approximate value of $117.4 billion exported from the U.S. in 2011, which has risen almost 26% since 2007. With the recent rapid growth of emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia, India and China there exists a tremendous opportunity for U.S. companies to successfully expand into the international arena.
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The nation's largest gun-rights advocacy group ripped Secretary of State John Kerry for signing the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty on Wednesday, accusing the Obama administration of infringing upon Americans' constitutional rights.
Kerry in New York on Wednesday joined 90 other nations in signing the treaty, which aims to cut down on the international flow of weapons to terrorist cells and rogue regimes.
Officials said the measure could be particularly effective in reducing the number of weapons sent to Syrian strongman Bashar Assad who has waged a brutal crackdown against anti-government rebels.
However, pro-gun rights groups and some conservative lawmakers say the signing marks another attempt by the Obama administration to crack down on firearms on American soil.
"The Obama administration is once again demonstrating its contempt for our fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms," said Chris W. Cox, executive director of the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action.
"This treaty threatens individual firearm ownership with an invasive registration scheme. The NRA will continue working with the United States Senate to oppose ratification," he vowed.
The Senate must ratify the arms treaty.
Administration officials counter that the treaty is intended to stop the illicit flow of firearms, not target Americans who are following the law.
"It will prevent human rights abusers and violators of the law of war from being supplied with arms. And it will help keep warlords, pirates, and gangs from acquiring these deadly tools," the U.N. office said, hailing the deal.
Under the framework, nations are required to ensure that both larger weapons, such as tanks, and smaller arms, including pistols and rifles, are not sold to parties affiliated with human rights violations.
For its part, the NRA pledged to contest ratification of the treaty.
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Lawrence County Sheriff's Department communications officer Chad Hayes says were at the scene shortly before noon Sunday. He says there weren't many details immediately available, but it appears to be a minor incident.
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Eight shutout innings from Kendrick? Kendrick and Herndon combine on a shutout? Check. Check.
The Phils went into last night's game with a problem at the back of their bullpen. Bastardo and Madson had each thrown three straight days and their starter, Kyle Kendrick, didn't seem like a great candidate to go deep into the game.
So much for that. The Phils barely needed their pen at all. Kendrick held the Rockies to four hits over eight shutout innings in Colorado, Howard pounded two home runs and the Phils won 5-0.
For Kendrick it was arguably the best start of his career. He was about as good on April 20, 2010 against the Braves and on June 25, 2008 against Oakland.
The Phillies are 70-39 on the year after beating the Colorado Rockies 5-0 last night. They have won five games in a row and are 31 games over .500 for the first time on the year. They are eight games ahead of the second-place Braves in the NL East.
Kendrick got the start for the Phillies and went eight shutout innings, allowing four hits and two walks. One of the hits went for extra-bases, a double. He struck out seven.
He started the bottom of the first with a 2-0 lead. Dexter Fowler doubled with one out, but Todd Helton flew to center behind him for the second. Kendrick walked Troy Tulowitzki on five pitches, putting men on first and second for Seth Smith. Kendrick struck Smith out looking 2-2 to end the inning.
Kendrick threw a 1-2-3 second.
Eric Young reached on an infield single with one out in the third on a ball deflected by Kendrick. Young stole second before Kendrick struck Fowler out looking for the second out on a 3-2 pitch for the second out. Helton flew to left for the third out.
Up 4-0, Kendrick set the Rockies down in order in the fourth.
Chris Iannetta singled to right with one out in the fifth. Jonathan Herrera was next and he grounded to third for the second out, with Iannetta moving up to second. Young grounded to second to leave him there.
Kendrick walked Fowler to start the sixth. Helton was next and he hit a line drive, but at Howard who took it and stepped on first to double Fowler off easily. Tulowitzki grounded to short for the third out.
With one out in the seventh, righty Ryan Spilborghs hit for pitcher Edgmer Escalona and singled to right. Mark Ellis flew to right for the second out and Kendrick struck Iannetta out looking 0-2 to leave Spilborghs at first.
Kendrick struck Young and Fowler out in a 1-2-3 eighth with the Phils up 5-0.
Herndon pitched the ninth with a five-run lead and set the Rockies down in order.
Over his last seven appearances, Herndon has allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings on five hits and a walk, dropping his ERA from 5.14 to 4.33. He threw 12 pitches in the game and has not thrown more than one day in a row.
The Phillies lineup against righty Aaron Cook went (1) Rollins (2) Victorino (3) Utley (4) Howard (5) Pence (6) Ibanez (7) Polanco (8) Schneider. Schneider catches against the righty with Ruiz on the bench and a day game this afternoon.
Rollins led off the game and walked on four pitches. He moved to third when Victorino followed with a single to right. Utley was next and he grounded to short, with Rollins scoring to put the Phils up 1-0 and Victorino moving up to second with one out. Howard moved Victorino to third with a ground out to Ellis before Pence doubled to the gap in left center, plating Victorino and putting the Phils up 2-0. Ibanez struck out swinging to leave Pence at second.
The Phils went in order in the second and again in the third.
Howard led off the fourth and hit an 0-1 pitch out to right center. 3-0. Pence flew to right for the first out before Ibanez and Polanco singled back-to-back, putting men on first and third with one down for Schneider. Schneider hit a fly ball to center deep enough for Ibanez to tag and score, putting the Phillies ahead 4-0. Kendrick grounded to third for the third out.
Victorino walked with one out in the fifth, but Utley and Howard went down behind him.
Pence led off the sixth and doubled to left. Ibanez flew to left for the first out before Polanco hit a soft ground ball between first and second. Helton made a nice play to get an out, fielding the ball and shoveling to the pitcher as Pence went to third. Schneider flew to center to leave him at third.
No run for the Phils after the leadoff double by Pence. Ibanez can't move him to third with the first out.
Kendrick started the seventh with a single to center, but Rollins flew to left, Victorino grounded out on a ball fielded by the catcher with Kendrick taking second and Utley flew to center.
Howard led off the eighth against righty Matt Lindstrom and hit a 1-2 pitch out to left, putting the Phillies on top 5-0. Pence walked behind him, but Ibanez, Polanco and Schneider all went down to keep the Phils from getting any more.
Two homers on the day for Howard. He has now hit 23 on the year against righties and none against lefties.
The Phillies went in order in the ninth. Mayberry hit for Kendrick and flew to center for the first out. He was facing lefty Matt Reynolds.
Rollins 0-for-4 with a walk. He's 0-for-8 in the series so far.
Victorino 1-for-4 with a walk. 356/442/622 over his last 53 plate appearances.
Utley 0-for-4 with an RBI. 2-for-8 in the series so far.
Howard 2-for-4 with two home runs. He's hitting 261/360/561 against righties for the year and 234/295/320 against lefties.
Pence 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI. 5-for-17 with three doubles and two walks with the Phillies so far.
Ibanez 1-for-4 with a strikeout. He's 5-for-his-last-12 with four extra-base hits.
Polanco 1-for-4. 4-for-13 with four singles since his return.
Schneider 0-for-3 with an RBI. He's 1-for-his-last-12.
Halladay (13-4, 2.44) faces righty Jason Hammel (6-10, 4.65) this afternoon. Hammel has thrown to a 7.00 ERA over his last starts. Opponents have hit .325 against him in those starts with six home runs in 27 innings. The Colorado native Halladay has made three career starts against the Rockies, going 2-0 with an 0.77 ERA and an 0.86 ratio.


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I saw a post from Chris Brogan a while back, talking about how it's ok to not be an expert and, in fact, we shouldn't wait until we're experts at something to do it.
Sounds about right to me. After all, I never trained in public relations (fuhgeddabout social media), and my background is in Economics (probably why I like numbers so much) and drama, but I think I'm doing ok.
To me, non-experts doing things very well is one of the beauties not just of our profession, but a gift that the social Web has given to us.
After all, you don't have to be an "expert" to blog well, to excel at online marketing, to take great photos and/or videos… right?
I don't know about you, but I'm drawn more to the "non-expert" versions of these things (and so much more), because they have a "realness" (I don't know if that's a word, and if it wasn't, it is now, and it is so much easier to say than verisimilitude) to them that a lot of "expert" content doesn't.
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While perusing my Facebook stream the other day, I came across this article on Business Insider. Its title alone (What PR People Really Think Of Journalists) told me the article was link bait.
What it didn't tell me was that in attempting to "end" a decades, if not centuries, old rivalry, is that it would make every public relations pro look like an immature jerk.
For a very long time, public relations has used the media to tell the story of its clients. That's changed a bit in recent years, thanks to the Internet, but that fact still holds true.
What a segment of this industry apparently doesn't understand is that bloggers, reporters, commentators, anyone you'd define as a journalist, don't owe us – PR pros – a damned thing. Continue reading »
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I am a mom who has three graduates from Lumen and a freshman still at the school. I can't even begin to tell you how happy I've been with our experience at Lumen Christi. My three older children are in college and working towards their goals. They say they feel like Lumen prepared them for college and are all doing very well. My youngest is a freshman and loves Lumen she is very involved in sports, drama, and loves her academic class and her teachers. I would recommend Lumen Christi to everyone.
Our son is in his sophomore year at Lumen Christi High School. He is happily engaged in his studies, plays on all of the sports teams and is participating in student government this year. His teachers all know him well and care about his academic progress and success. He has made good friends and the families at Lumen care about ALL the kids and their moral and character formation. Our dedicated principal attends the school sport and social events and is at most meetings throughout the weekday evenings! As Lumen parents, we are all interested in seeing our young people grow in their faith and reach their potential and personal dreams. Our teaching staff is very well educated and enthusiastic about the subject matter they teach. Lumen Christi offers a small, but highly academic environment that strives to meet each student individually, to honor the dignity of each person and to foster a community of enthusiastic learners. We are grateful for the opportunity he has had to grow in faith and friendship. It is the best investment in our son's future that we could ever imagine!
Our daughter has attended Lumen since 7th grade and we love it! The small class sizes, dedicated teachers and family atmosphere create a wonderful learning environment. Our daughter enjoys the many sports offered at Lumen as well as participating in drama and student government.
This is our second year at Lumen Christi. We like the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the feeling of community. Although it is a small school, there are several sports teams, drama, music, art, and other activities in addition to the challenging academic program. I have found the teachers and staff to be highly committed and I believe they truly care about every student. My family also likes the support of strong Christian values and the efforts to organize community service projects. Even though Lumen has a vibrant Catholic identity, there also are numerous students from other Christian faiths. We love Lumen, and wouldn't consider going anywhere else!
The most appealing aspect of this little school is its academic excellence that puts the student at the center of learning. The teachers are highly qualified and have a lot experience. They succeed to create a safe, friendly and relaxed environment, everybody is welcoming and helpful and it is pretty to 'feel home' quickly.
We found Lumen Christi High School to be one of the best options for a private education in the Anchorage area. We noticed that over 80% of the teachers hold Masters degrees (or higher) in their areas of expertise. The school has relationships with a number of colleges and universities available to students to supplement a very strong curriculum. Students attend from as far away as Chugiak, Eagle River, and Girdwood to receive a quality, faith-based education. With it's new leadership, we see amazing potential for the school. The school continues to raise its academic standards and actively participates in both church and community service activities. Students who transfer out of state to other schools often find themselves in AP classes. The school also maintains a robust sports program and offers a number of wonderful extra curricular activities from choir to drama and yearbook. An extra benefit is the small class sizes with individualized student attention. We give Lumen Christi our highest rating and believe it is one of the best kept secrets for faith-based education in Alaska!
My School is Lumen Christi Catholic High School in Anchorage, Alaska. My children have been at this school for 5 years. I am so pleased with the quality of education and the great teacher student ratio. The parent community is phenomenal. The extracurricular activities are available to my kids that would not be available in a larger public school because they did not come into high school with years of club sports behind them. The coaches are excellent. They experience team work, and competition and sportsmanship. Everyone willing to come out and do their best has a spot on the schools teams. I also love that the values and standards I set for my children are reiterated at school and shared by the families that are there as well. And lastly, the tuition is reasonable - around $5600 a year. I am very proud to say my children attend Lumen Christi Catholic High.
We are loving Lumen Christi. The staff is organized, professional, and positive. The athletic department offers several well-organized teams and great coaches. My daughter has been held to a high standard in her academics and is thriving.
I can appreicate a school whose staff knows each student (whether they are in their class or not) by name. it is easy, and all too common, for students to fall through the cracks in public schools. Lumen's staff is wonderfully attentive and both recognizes and encourages each student to their full potential.
Teachers, admin and sports program is great! Overall atmosphere is healthy without being repressed. Physical plant is very nice without being ostentatious. JB
Lumen is a great place for a student to get a classical education and valuable moral guidance.
A great alternative to Anchorage's huge, impersonal public high schools. Some might think it's too small, but kids get lots of attention and the ability to take part in anything from basketball to drama. Nice emphasis on community service, too.
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Probiotics -- friendly bacteria found in supplements and some yogurts -- don't prevent childhood asthma, but they may provide other health benefits, according to a new study.
Researchers in Canada found that taking probiotics during pregnancy or giving probiotics to infants during the first year of life does not reduce the prevalence of asthma.
"Taking probiotics had no effect on the asthma rate," said the study's principal investigator, Meghan Azad, a post-doctoral fellow in the faculty of medicine and dentistry at the University of Alberta. "We haven't shown there's any harm in giving probiotics, but it can't really be advised as a strategy to prevent asthma."
The study, published online Dec. 4 in the BMJ, involved information compiled from 20 clinical trials in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan on more than 4,800 children. The children either had mothers who took probiotics while they were pregnant or were given probiotics during the first year of their life.
The study revealed the rate of asthma was about 11 percent among the infants who received probiotics, compared to about 10 percent among babies who received an inactive placebo instead of probiotics.
Although probiotics do not prevent asthma, the study authors pointed out that probiotics may have other benefits.
"There's really good evidence that probiotics are beneficial to infants who are born preterm and suffer from a bowel condition," Azad in a university news release. There is also evidence that probiotics could help prevent the itchy skin condition known as eczema.
However, the study also showed there may be a link between probiotics and the development of lower respiratory tract infections. The researchers found that infants who received probiotics either before or after birth had more of these infections.
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- 8 rectangular (3 1/2-by-3-inch) or square wonton wrappers
- 1 1/4 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon sesame or poppy seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange wrappers on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with oil, and arrange in 2 rows with sides touching. Sprinkle with sesame and fennel seeds; season with salt and pepper.
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Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of wrappers, and press down to make seeds adhere; gently remove paper. Using a pastry wheel or sharp knife, cut lengthwise and crosswise, dividing each wrapper into 4 equal pieces. Bake until crisp and golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from baking sheet.
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• Taxis, Cars & Limousines: To arrive directly at our front door, please instruct your driver to follow all access/parking signs (do not follow taxi drop-off). Please instruct your driver to proceed through the parking gate directly to Pier Sixty, located at the tip of Pier 60. Taxis, cars and limousines are given 20 minutes' free access to drop off and pick up passengers.
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• Bus: The M23 bus, which runs across 23rd Street, stops at Pier 62, the front door of Chelsea Piers. From Pier 62, it is a short walk to Pier Sixty.
• Bus: The M14 bus, which runs across 14th Street, stops at West 18th Street, adjacent to Pier 59. From Pier 59, it is a short walk to Pier Sixty.