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ESCANABA - Motorists are reminded that with fall, deer populations are on the move. This fall weather heightens the chance of a car/deer crash occurring.
In Michigan in 2009, there were 61,486 reported vehicle-deer crashes with 10 people killed. The 10 killed were all motorcyclist. About 80 percent of all car-deer crashes take place on two-lane roads between dusk and dawn. Vehicle-deer crashes are costly. In Michigan, vehicle-deer crashes cost at least $130 million per year; the average insurance claim is about $2,100 in damage, usually to the front of the vehicle, which often leaves it undriveable.
Last year more than 60,000 accidents in Michigan involved deer. Most often, you'll see a deer near dawn or dusk. Motorists are encouraged to look beyond the beam of their headlights for eyes of deer that may be near the path of your vehicle.
Trying to dodge a deer is not a good idea. Deer often move erratically and swerving may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. The best way to avoid a deer/car collision is to slow your car down, flash your headlights and/or blow your horn to try and scare the animal.
Deer travel together, if you see one, chances are others are coming so please proceed with caution.
Remember to heed deer crossing signs. If you do hit a deer make sure you report it to your local police or the sheriff's office.
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Gary Ballweg is sheriff of Delta Conty


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Reaction and comment to news stories from the Birmingham News:
Feeding many youngsters in Alabama becomes a challenge during summer when school's out
• "You can tell the parents in a state are worthless when feeding this many kids in the summer is a big story. More proof that Alabama IS the bottom of the barrel." -- Posted by johnj36277
• "Regardless of whether the parents are down on their luck and are having trouble making ends meet OR whether the parents are mooching of the "system," why shoud the children suffer? They still have to eat. IF their parents are being irresponsible and spending their money on whatever instead of feeding their children, is it the child's fault? Can they control that? Aren't they the same kind of hungry as a kid whose dad lost his job?
"If your spouse walked out on you or you lost your job and had no way of providing for your children, what would you do?
"Please don't be so judgemental when you don't have the full picture.
"As a Christian I want to love people as Christ loves them, and for me that includes feeding the hungry regardless of how they wound up that way." -- Posted by ksouth
• "A few years back we began providing breakfast to children in schools. My question, why are they not being fed at home in the morning ? Now there is the push to provide meals in the summer time. As long as the government and other organizations continue to provide meals to these families, the parent or parents have non initiative to do it. They look at it as just another entitlement. The current trend is the government is taking over raising of our children and parents will become nothing more than baby sitters." -- Posted by donalddunlap
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Some notes from around the region.
1, Did hear back from Chris Carroll at Crossing Vineyards & Winery. I posted about the trip they are hosting to France in May. She said they need to inform one of the spots they are visiting how big the group will be, and they need to do so by March 1. Thus, the reason for the deadline on trying to fill those last two spots.
2, Talked to Carrie Everhart at Legends Vineyard in Maryland's Harford County for a story I'm doing for In Central Pennsylvania magazine on the region's most distinctive labels. Posted a photo off their Web site of the original label that Carrie drew. This is a winery that has been up and running for more than a year, winning a number of awards in the 2009 state competitions, including gold medals in the Governors Cup competition for their Cabernet Sauvignon, Meitage and Pinot Gris. They've had a number of hurdles to surmount to open their tasting room, but she said they expect to finally open it in late spring 2010. the winery is located in Churchville.
3, Speaking of awards, the winners in the Virginia Govenors Cup competition will be announced Friday in Richmond. Interestingly, they judged only red wines for the competition; the white wines will be judged later this year and announced as part of October Virginia Wine Month. The Virginia Wineries Assocation said that it received 200 entries from 61 wineries, representing all the appellations in the state. Fifteen of the 126 medals awarded will be gold.
4, Welcomed the shout-out from Tracey Werner of Blabbermouth Communications (have fun shoveling these next two days, Tracey) in the Allentown area. She's back promoting the wineries of the Lehigh Valley trail. She sent along a release of the six events that the trail will be holding this year, starting with March Madness in, well, March. Like the other trails around the region, this is a weekend-only event that requires the purchase of a passport. The anniversary of the Lehigh Valley region's designation as an official American Viticultural Area will be held April 24-25. That event is free. Hours for these events at the wineries will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
5, Had one last quote from winemaker William Gulvin at Nissley Vineyards and Winery Estate, who I talked to by phone last week. Asked whether his style of winemaking has changed, he replied, "Not really, no. We're all the time simply striving to improve the overall quality. Making wine that's better balanced and with cleaner fruit, but not simple, and generally just look out for the quality and there's all the time technical improvements come by that make that more and more possible. One of the things about wine, too, where unlike brewing and [working as a chef] or anything of the sort, you get one whack at it a year. A brewmaster can make any number of brews across the year and a good chef gets several, even several times a day, chances to perfect their art and their craft. With making wine, you get one crack at it a year. And you have so many variables that play into it, starting with the variabilities of the vintage itself."


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Kristin Chapman broke another meet record in the high jump last week while competing for the Campbell County High School girls' track and field team.
Chapman finally reached the 5-foot-8 mark to win 1st place Saturday at the Oak Ridge Relays. The talented junior also tied Amanda Forrester's school record, which was set in 1999 at the state championships.
"That put her over the hump," said Chapman's coach, Billie Ann Evans.
The Campbell County Middle School (CCMS) baseball team has won three games in a row for the first time in its history. Record-setting performances have set the tone for this current streak.
Campbell County High School's baseball team suffered a tough loss, 13-5, Friday to visiting Carter.
The Cougars led 4-1 before faltering down the stretch. Hitting leaders for Campbell County included: Andy Hickman, 1-for-4 with a double and a run; Donovan, 1-for-2 with 2 runs scored and an RBI. Andrew Dykes (3-1) was tagged with his first loss of the season. Bo Farris pitched in relief for the final 1 and 2/3 innings.
Carter's comeback was fueled by several Campbell County errors.
Michaela Smith broke the Jacksboro Middle School girls' shot put record last week during a track and field meet at Union Grove Middle School. She threw 31-9.5.
Then, during Thursday's meet at Oak Ridge, Smith broke the Lady Eagles' discus record (79-8). She took 1st place in both events, while teammate Courtney Charles was runner-up.
Jacksboro distance runners Gracie Faulkner and Kaitlyn Goins finished 4th and 5th, respectively, in the mile. The Lady Eagles also had a 4th place 4x800 relay team.
Jason Dotson and Daniel Stanfill took 1st place Saturday with 13 lbs. during the fifth week of the Powder Mill Bass Tournament Series on Norris Lake. Dotson also boated the biggest bass, a 3.14 lb. largemouth. Runners-up were Rick and Cathy Childs with 12.3 lbs., while David and Karen Miller finished 3rd with 8.6 lbs. Winner of the sponsor bonus ($50 from Union Bank of Jellico) was Sam Richardson.
The following is a weekly summary of the fishing conditions on Norris Lake as reported by creel clerks from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
The lake level on Friday, April 8 was 1,014.70 feet, which is four feet higher than the previous week.
There is considerable floating debris in the Clinch and Powell rivers. Boaters need to exercise caution at all locations, but especially on the upper half of the lake.
Surface temperatures range from 53 to 60 degrees depending on time of day and location.
Youth outdoor clinic planned for Knoxville
A Youth Field Day will be held on Saturday, April 23 at the John Sevier Hunter Education Center in Knoxville.
The daylong activity will begin at 9 a.m. and is planned for youth ages 10 through 16 who have always wanted to learn some outdoor skills or even have the desire to develop their outdoor skills further.
Raymond Gibbs found himself in familiar territory on Monday.
He was standing before a judge, ready to plead guilty to a sex crime with the victim's mother declaring he would offend again.
In October 2009, this same scenario played out but Gibbs wasn't allowed to plead then. Instead, his case was set for trial. Then it was rescheduled.
Gibbs was to face a jury this week on charges he molested a six- year-old girl.
Glasses will soon be clinking all over town after Caryville granted its first two liquor licenses.
On Monday evening the board of mayor and aldermen made history when it awarded Mark Hoskins and Jeff Hoskins, along with John Davenport permission to open package stores within the town's borders.
The decision came after a lengthy meeting where each candidate's application was reviewed and scored.
Dr. Michael Martin and Karen Bundren have opted to face a jury of Campbell Countians to resolve their legal woes.
While the case has been shuffled around on the docket since the two were indicted late last year, that all ended on Monday. Senior Assistant District Attorney Mike Ripley told Criminal Court Judge Shayne Sexton an offer for a plea had been extended to both defendants but he had yet to get a response from them.
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On Friday night, January 17, a group of twenty-somethings gathered to watch yet another Miley Cyrus parody, in a Rose Quarter warehouse party space called the Odyssey (521 N. Tillamook) that most recently held a party hosted by Riff Raff and Lil Debbie.
But if Lil Debbie did Portland two weeks ago, this time it's Ron Jeremy doing Miley Cyrus in Portland. On a giant screen hung against the warehouse wall, Jeremy, the Hedgehog, co-owner of a Portland swingers' club, swung naked from a wrecking ball in a shot-by-shot remake of Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" music video.
Jeremy plays the role of Cyrus, of course. Oh, and he sings. The whole song. Almost in key.
On the face of it, of course, why wouldn't Ron Jeremy play Miley Cyrus in a movie? I mean: They're both rapidly aging pornstars, beloved for novelty. And they're both musicians: Jeremy's a crack piano player.
Portland director Nathan Coltrane filmed the video in Portland at the Odyssey's production space The Spot in December, and the viewing party was meant as hello to the world by the production company, co-owned by Amber Smith and hip-hop emcee/producer/promoter MY-G.
So without further ado, Ron Jeremy's Portland film debut, complete with frightening close-ups, unexpected sadness and a healthy dose of Jeremy's trademark hammy Catskills deadpan.
The best moment in the video, BTW? At 2:47, after a languorous interlude, Jeremy jumps with both feet and two raised fists into the chorus; he's either the happiest kid in the school play or a deranged B-movie murderer. You decide.


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By Ethel Clarke
Special to the Press-Register
This is a thank-you letter of global proportions.
Thank you, Fabrice Bregier and the entire Airbus family, for recognizing the superb opportunities and qualities of the city of Mobile and our incredible coastal region.
As native Mobilians we know we are a city of "firsts" and are proud of our rich heritage and French influences:
- In 1702, the French Canadian explorers Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville and Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, named Mobile the first capital of the French colony of Louisiana. They too recognized the strategic location of our area to conduct "international business."
- The first submarine, the Hunley, was engineered and built right here in Mobile.
- Emma Belle Petcher — who helped make the phrase "Rosie the Riveter" famous — worked her way up to quality control inspector for airplanes being constructed in 1942 at Brookley Air Field during World War II.
And we rose to the occasion, during very challenging times, by constructing a multitude of ships needed to successfully fight the war.
- In 1942, an ocean terminal was constructed at Brookley, making it the first and only military aviation and air material depot in the continental United States with a deepwater port. And I know it was this combination of an already constructed airfield and adjacent port that made Mobile such an attractive location to assemble your best-selling planes.
- The original U.S. Mardi Gras began here, influenced by our French friends and their love of fun and frivolity.
- The Senior Bowl, headquartered in Mobile, was the first football game introducing college seniors to the professional sports teams.
- We conceived and implemented the first Young Woman of America Pageant (formerly America's Junior Miss), giving high school senior girls chances to win scholarships for college.
- We are home to three excellent colleges and universities, one being the second oldest Jesuit college in the country — and with the arrival of Airbus our own sons and daughters have even more opportunity to develop their wonderful ideas and talents in their own hometown rather than leaving for other opportunities.
And now, Airbus, you have made us the first city in America to assemble your A320 family of aircraft. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I would be remiss if I did not express a sincere "thank you" to the many wonderful citizens, leaders and business advocates of Mobile, as well as state officials and our governor, who worked tirelessly with Airbus, outwardly and behind the scenes, for seven patient years. We are extremely grateful to all of you for never doubting this partnership could happen.
Mr. Bregier, I am more than confident you will find our wonderful city ready to "roll up our sleeves" just like "Rosie" did over 60 years ago and work with you and your wonderful team of professionals to make your dreams, and our dreams, a successful reality.
We look forward to another "first" — when in 2016 that first A320 plane lifts off the runway of Brookley Aeroplex over the shores and waters of our beloved Mobile Bay.
That too will be another wonderful day of celebration and genuine pride in our city.
Ethel Clarke is a native Mobilian. Send submissions to "Your Word," P.O. Box 2488, Mobile, Ala. 36652 or email them to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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GLADSTONE - The Gladstone boys presented themselves with plenty of extra scoring chances Monday as they cruised to a 63-44 basketball triumph over the Westwood Patriots.
Gladstone, which collected 21 offensive rebounds, held a 44-26 advantage on the boards in this non-conference match-up on Parents' Night.
"That was a great win," said Braves' coach Dale Hongisto. "I'm excited about how hard we competed. Overall, we were bigger than they were. I think our size made a difference."
The Braves (7-9) grabbed 17 offensive boards and committed just two turnovers in the first half, gaining a 32-19 advantage at the intermission.
"We played little bit of selfish ball tonight," said Westwood coach Ryan Reichel. "Our game plan was to take the ball to the hole and draw fouls, and for whatever reason the kids decided to become more of a perimeter shooting team tonight. Although, Dale always gets his kids to play hard. They packed it in the paint, and we didn't move the ball as well as we liked. That forced us to shoot from outside, which is not our style of basketball."
Gladstone led just 17-15 early in the second quarter, then scored 12 unaswered points for an insurmoutable 29-15 advantage.
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Westwood 9 10 11 14 - 44
Gladstone 14 18 23 8 - 63
Westwood - Woods 5, Luke 15, Gray 9, L. Duquette 4, Burke 3, Baggiore 3, Messing 3, Abdul-Mujeeb 2. FT: 10-12; F; 15; Fouled out: None; 3-point field goals: Luke 2, Woods, Burke, Baggiore.
Gladstone - Ballard 2, Stenson 4, Wells 11, Mahoney 11, Hunter 14, Dykowski 2, Groleau 8, Peterson 9, Olesak 2. FT: 10-12; F: 12; Fouled out: None; 3-point field goals: Groleau 2, Wells.
The Braves scored 12 points on offensive boards in the first half, including a putback by senior center Jared Hunter which gave them their 14-point cushion with 52 seconds left in the second quarter.
Gladstone, which substituted freely after the intermission, led by as much as 55-30 on a lay-in by senior forward Christian Groleau with six seconds left in the third frame.
Hunter finished with 14 points and nine rebounds. Senior back-up center Max Mahoney added 11 points and seven boards in a reserve role. Junior forward Tyler Wells also had 11 points.
"I thought Max did a great job on the boards," said Hongisto. "He played like a young man possessed tonight."
Senior guard Justin Luke paced Westwood (5-9) with 15 points. Classmate Luke Duquette led in rebounding with 10.
"To their credit, the Westwood kids played hard right to the end," said Hongisto. "I think Ryan does a great job with his kids. They were just outmanned tonight."
The Braves hit 25-of-69 field goals and 10-of-12 free throws and finished with 14 turnovers, with many of their miscues committed by the reserves.
"Lately, we've been pretty darn good at the line," said Hongisto.
Westwood was 14-of-55 from the field and 10-of-12 from the line and had 19 miscues.
"We usually take better care of the ball," said Reichel. "We've been averaging about 10 turnovers a game. I thought we had a good fourth quarter. We finally started attacking the basket. Our reserves give us a lot of effort in practice, and we got quality minutes from them tonight."
Gladstone, which also won the jayvee game, hosts St. Ignace Wednesday. The Patriots host top-ranked Negaunee Wednesday.


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Town of Lee, NY -- A man walked into a Nice and Easy store in Oneida County Friday afternoon and told the clerks he had a bomb in his truck.
Now, he's in the Oneida County Jail accused of making a false report and driving while intoxicated.
Here's what New York State Police said happened.
Ronald E. Capron, 47, of Snooks Corner Road, Amsterdam, walked into the store on Route 26 in the Town of Lee at about 3:55 p.m. and told clerks he had a bomb inside his truck, which was parked in the store parking lot.
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JACKSON, MI – Once Sam Francey got on stage, there was no getting him back off.
Francey, a Jackson High School senior, experimented with improv as a freshman and has been a part of every Jackson High School Theater Department production since, and part of 12 plays in all.
His final high school acting role will be in the classic musical "Singin' in the Rain," which stages this weekend in the high school auditorium. Francey plays the role of Don Lockwood, made famous by Gene Kelly in the 1952 feature film.
"Singin' in the Rain" also stars Carly Jacobs as Kathy Selden, Lauren Genthner as Lina and Alyse Guenther as Cosmo. The 18-member cast also features Elayne Lennox, Chase Myers and Brett Trombley playing multiple prominent roles. Diego Febres-Cordero is the director. The production will also include a 19-piece orchestra.
Francey is bound for the University of Michigan this fall. He's considering theater as a major, but has some other impressive options to consider.
Q: Have you always been interested in acting?
A: I had never really thought of it. I liked seeing plays and I liked reading plays, but I never actually thought to be in a play. I don't know what it is, but something keeps pulling me back. … My freshman year, I joined improv at the suggestion of my sister, which is acting without lines. I actually head the improv club now. That sparked my interest in theater. Then, the very end of my freshman year, we started a student showcase with a bunch of shows. Since then, I've been doing all I can.
Q: What are some of your favorite roles?
A: Probably the most challenging role I've done was in "Auschwitz Lullaby" because it was so sad and so dark. It was really hard to keep that from taking over my life outside of the stage. You go for three hours a day with the Holocaust looming over, it really takes a toll on you. The most fun role with in "The Fantasticks" – our spring musical last year – I was Henry, this decrepit old man who was falling apart at the seams.
Q: How does playing Don Lockwood compare?
A: It is such an iconic role, I've tried to differentiate myself (from the movie), yet be something people will recognize. It's uplifting to play a happy part. I'm always smiling on stage anyway.
Q: What do you enjoy doing besides acting?
A: I'm a section leader in the drumline, so that keeps me busy in the summer. I'm president of NHS (National Honor Society), so that keeps me busy. School keeps me remarkably busy. Things I love doing are snowboarding, listening to music and I'm an artist (Francey made the air quotation signs while saying "artist.").
Q: Are you planning to pursue acting as a career?
A: I'm really interested in psychology and physiology. I've also been looking into bio-psychology, which is how the brain works. But I'm also really good at law and arguing. My mom always says I can argue my way out of anything and that I'd better become a lawyer or I'll be squandering my ability. (laughs) … Whatever I end up being, I think I'll love it. Whatever happens, happens. It would be great to make a living as an actor.
If you go …
What: "Singin' in the Rain" from the Jackson High School Theatre Department
Where: Jackson High School auditorium, 544 Wildwood Ave.
When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28
Admission: $5
More info: Follow "Jackson High School Theatre Dept." on Facebook


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Hi all,
I've been collecting airline timetables for many years. More recently I have stopped down for a number of reasons: firstly, because of lack of storage space but also because most airlines, as we all know, won't publish paper timetables any more, at least in Europe and most of the Americas.
Still, some airlines do post their "paper" timetable, in PDF format, on their web pages. I know, many airlines have electronic timetables, but this is not exactly what I am looking for: I am looking for PDF timetables that are "digital replicas" of the old fashioned, printed timetables. For example, Air Saint Pierre is one of these carriers : http://www.airsaintpierre.com/files/file/ASP2010.pdf
Sometimes, some smaller carriers also post a JPG image of their brochures. That would also suit me.
I am looking to build a list , could you help me with other examples ?


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Spring got off to such a slow start that it might be rushing things to call this a "summer reading list." However, even if the sun never shines, these books do.
"The Cat Sitters' Cradle" is the first book I've read in this series, but it won't be the last. The list in the book indicates seven other "Cat Sitter" titles, written by Blaize Clement. Ms. Clement has passed away, and her son John has taken up the pen and is doing a fine job.
There are some animals in the book, but they are incidental to the plot. The cats don't talk or communicate telepathically or otherwise with the humans, and they don't solve the crime. There are a couple of dogs in the book, but they don't help, either. I was rather fond of the part played by the porcupine fish, however.
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There's no blood and gore in the book, just a simple murder, but who-done-it is far from simple. There are several promising suspects, but the murderer is a real surprise. There's a pleasant sub-plot and a budding romance, which makes it a very enjoyable read. There's nothing heavy in the book. It's just fun. Perfect for reading in a hammock, or, given the way the weather changes around here, just as perfect by a cozy fire with a cup of hot chocolate.
By coincidence, I had just gone to the library the day the "Cat Sitters" book arrived and had checked out a Susan Conant book, "The Gaits of Heaven." Susan writes murder mysteries that are based heavily on the world of dogs. The protagonist has Malamutes and shows her dogs in both conformation and obedience, so there's always information about that mixed in with the search for the murderer. She and her daughter also write a series of mysteries that revolve around the world of cooking, and, for the cat lovers, she's written a few mysteries featuring cats. So, whether your interest is in cats, dogs, or cooking you'll enjoy books by Susan Conant.
Clea Simon is another author I enjoy. Clea has two series, one with protagonist Theda Krakow and one with Pru Marlowe. I like them both, but given a choice, will take Pru over Theda. Pru can "hear" the thoughts of animals, and I really enjoy Clea's portrayals of those thoughts. They're not always important. A dog, for instance, may be totally focused on the scent of an uneaten sandwich, even though Pru is hoping for thoughts on what human may have been in the area.
Two other friends of mine started out writing nonfiction, and have made the move to fiction.
Amy Shojai's first book of a trilogy is out in paperback and as an e-book. "Lost and Found" features a German shepherd dog who is trying to protect the autistic child in the family. The second book of the trilogy, "Hide and Seek," should be out in December, just in time for holiday giving. Look for the third book, "Search and Destroy" (working title) about a year after that.
Carol Benjamin wrote several good books about dog training before she started her series of novels about private investigator Rachel Alexander and her pit bull sidekick, Dashiell. In her books, a dog frequently plays an important role in solving the crime and because of Carol's background in training, the dog's actions are based on training and are very believable.
Not that I always need "believable." The cats in Shirley Rousseau Murphy's books can speak English and are very good at solving mysteries. Midnight Louie is another smart cat. He can't speak, but he also solves mysteries. Carole Nelson Douglas is his creator.
I've just finished another book, "Death Under the Crescent Moon," by Dusty Rainbolt. Dusty's book is a ghost story with a lovely Turkish van cat who is incidental to the story, but is a nice companion to the heroine. The novel is based on a true character, Norman Baker, who ran a cancer hospital in the 1930s. The former hospital is now a haunted hotel, and Dusty was inspired to write the story after a ghost spoke to her when she was visiting the hotel. If you like ghost stories, download "Death Under the Crescent Moon" to your e-reader, learn something about Norman Baker, and enjoy Ivan the cat, as well as the appearance of several ghosts.
Remember, you don't have to wait for summer to enjoy any of these wonderful books.


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Developments in the Law of International Project Finance
February 1, 2013
Vanderbilt Hall, NYU School of Law
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In the wake of the post-2007 financial crisis, the financing of infrastructure, oil and gas, and other long term projects in both developed and emerging economies has faced an urgent need to adapt and respond to changed rules and circumstances in the global marketplace. Global banking regulation reform, the rise of alternative financing techniques in emerging economies, increased political instability in particular host-states, and the rise of international legal disputes throughout the life of a project are some of the many issues that have become critical to the success of projects for both investors and host-states around the world.
The NYU Journal of Law & Business seeks to provide a forum for in-depth discussion of these and other issues between legal and financial scholars and practitioners of the highest quality. The Symposium consisted of three panels, each devoted to conversation and dialogue over select themes and issues, led by a panel moderator. The Journal will publish the proceedings of the Symposium in its Spring 2013 issue.
8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 – 9:15 AM Introductory Remarks
Andrew Ellis, Editor-in-Chief, NYU Journal of Law & Business
Jonathan Cárdenas, Managing Editor, NYU Journal of Law & Business
9:15 – 9:30 AM Welcome Remarks
Helen Scott, Professor of Law and Co-Director of Mitchell Jacobson Leadership Program in Law and Business, NYU School of Law
9:30 – 11:00 AM Panel 1: Project Finance Bonds in the Emerging Economies: Latin America and the Middle East
Moderator: Sergio Galvis, Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, New York, NY, USA
Troy Alexander, Partner, White & Case LLP, New York, NY, USA (J.D. '87)
Sergio Bronstein, Partner, Veirano Advogados, São Paolo, Brazil
Richard Lincer, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, New York, NY, USA
Carlos Fradique-Méndez, Partner, Brigard & Urrutia Abogados, Bogota, Colombia
Waide Warner, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, New York, NY, USA
11:00 – 11:15 AM Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:00 PM Keynote Address
His Excellency, Carlos Urrutia, Ambassador of Colombia to the United States, Washington DC, USA
12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch Break
1:30 – 3:00 PM Panel 2: Public Private Partnerships in International Energy & Infrastructure Project Finance
Moderator: Kevin E. Davis, Vice Dean and Beller Family Professor of Business Law, NYU School of Law
Nicholas Bliss, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, London, UK
Chantal Kordula, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, New York, NY, USA
Kent Rowey, Partner, Allen & Overy LLP, New York, NY, USA (J.D. '87)
Ana Karina Esteves de Souza, Partner, Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice Advogados, São Paolo, Brazil (LL.M. '03)
Carlos Umaña, Managing Partner, Brigard & Urrutia Abogados, Bogota, Colombia (LL.M. '85)
3:00 – 3:15 PM Coffee Break
3:15 – 4:45 PM Panel 3: Multi-Party Arbitration Issues in International Project Finance Arbitration
Moderator: Franco Ferrari, Professor of Law and Director of Center for Transnational Litigation and Commercial Law, NYU School of Law
Matthieu de Boisséson, Partner, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier, Paris, France
Dr. Inka Hanefeld, Managing Partner, Hanefeld Rechtsanwälte, Hamburg, Germany (LL.M. '99)
Mark Kantor, Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington DC, USA, and Retired Partner, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, Washington DC, USA
Ryan Reetz, Partner, DLA Piper LLP, Miami, FL, USA
Laurence Shore, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, New York, NY, USA
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5:00 – 6:00 PM Reception


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On one side are the Democrats, quick to blame Tea Party supporters and Sarah Palin, the former vice presidential candidate who used rifle crosshairs on a map of the United States to identify swing districts that Republicans could win.
On the other side are the Republicans and talk-show talking heads, going to great lengths to label the alleged shooter a nut job, kookie, crazy, off his rocker and every other clinical definition they could come up with yesterday.
Republicans are also going after the Democrats, claiming that the Dems are exploiting a tragedy for political gain. And when it comes to making a big deal of Palin's map, they may have a point.
Just throw some words like "target," "swing," "district" and "winnable" into a Google search and odds are you'll come up with a "bulls-eye" map created by both sides of the aisle.


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Hi. My name is Joe. Like, "Your average Joe," "Joe the Plumber," etcetera. You don't know me, and there's a reason for that. I'm what's known as a replacement columnist; think of me as a pen pal.
Mr. Peterson is currently embroiled in negotiations with corporate over his salary, and they locked him out of his office until they get everything ironed out. I don't know how long this will last, but don't worry, I'm here. To avoid confusion, I should tell you that terms of Mr. Peterson's contract dictate his column mug must appear in this space, but don't be fooled, this one is all Joe. Some kind of byline would've been nice though. However, like all the other replacements out there, far be it from me to complain.
Now, before you head to the funny pages or the sports section, give me a chance here.
We replacements - some of our kind were called scrubs during the NFL strike back in the '80s - are getting a bad rap because of what happened in pro football this season.
As you all know, the "real" refs - the ones who apparently never made mistakes on the field - were, until this week, locked out like Mr. Peterson is. They wanted even more money for working one day a week and the NFL wasn't having any of it. So all the games before this week were been presided over by replacement officials, who I must say did a pretty darned good job.
Media will tell you otherwise. Those pompous coaches and overpaid athletes will tell you otherwise. They believe the replacements had no control over games. Are you kidding me? They had control; they were throwing flags all the time - sometimes when there wasn't even a penalty! That, my friends, is control.
And then there are the fans, who were all over the replacements from Day One. These people aren't perfect at their jobs, either, especially the ones who consider opening two tabs in Firefox at the same time multitasking.
Mistakes, we made a few.
The 49ers' head coach got some extra timeouts and challenges he maaayyyybe shouldn't have gotten last weekend against the Vikings (who were flagged just once, thank you very much). And then there was Monday night's game where a couple of refs made different calls on the game-deciding touchdown - one signaling an interception for Green Bay, the other a touchdown for Seattle. OK, that was bad, I admit. But expecting replacement refs to nail every call at this level is like telling a kid who just shed his training wheels to drive a Harley.
There were a few other gaffes this season as well, some pass interference and ball placement issues, but why cry over spilt Gatorade, I say. We're not perfect. We're replacements, we don't have to be.
Besides, there are RPs (replacement people) all around you, you just don't know it. And we're all here to serve. You're reading this, aren't you? Like this column is such a big step down from Mr. Peterson's. Some might even prefer my style over his. Ever think about that? And I come cheap. You're not going to see me demanding more money or better equipment. The nice thing about us is we're reliable because we open the door when opportunity knocks. Heck, we wait by the door. In this economy, we don't take any work for granted.
And you shouldn't take us for granted, either. What would happen if all the doctors in your hospital went on strike or were locked out? What, are people gonna stop getting sick? Heck no. The patients would keep on coming in, and who would they turn to? Boom! Replacement docs. They might be a little shaky at first, maybe fumble a scalpel or gag at the first sign of blood, but they'll get the job done.
What about a pilots' strike? Still gotta get from Point A to Point B. With no "experienced" pilots, the world once again would be looking to us, and crop dusters and flying tour guides would find themselves in the cockpits of jet liners.
No matter the field, being a replacement is a thankless job - we never know when a job will open up and when it does we get treated like the dog that keeps messing on the carpet and chewing up shoes if we don't live up to certain standards. You're never as good as the people your filling in for claim to be, and every move you make is controversy waiting to happen. Not fair. Not fair 'tall.
Now that everything is settled in the NFL, you can go back to cursing the "real" officials - remember, refs needed glasses long before sports leagues started calling on replacements. And by the way, if the "real" zebras are so great, we wouldn't even have booth reviews now would we?
Maybe these replacements were not the varsity squad, maybe they were in over their heads and intimidated easily, maybe the game was too fast for them, maybe the rules too complex, but they tried. Cut them some slack.
Cut all replacements some slack. You made it through this column didn't you?


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AAA Columbus Clippers
Clippers 4, Bats 2 CF Aaron Cunningham (.182) went 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI to lead visiting Columbus over Louisville (Ky.) in an International League game. C Matt Pagnozzi (.224) also had three hits and scored twice.
Clippers starter Cole Cook (0.00 ERA) pitched four scoreless innings, striking out three. Matt Langwell (3-0, 3.08) gave up one run in two innings for the victory, while Dan Wheeler (2.43) pitched a perfect ninth inning for his fourth save.
AA Akron Aeros
Curve 2, Aeros 1 Host Altoona scored single runs in the eighth and ninth innings to rally past Akron in an Eastern League game. Aeros starter Paolo Espino (3.09) gave up one run in 7 1/3 innings, striking out six. Trey Haley (3-1, 2.04) took the loss, walking three in one inning of work.
RF Jordan Henry (.277), 2B Matt Lawson (.335) and C Michel Hernandez (.199) each had three hits for Akron.
Advanced A Carolina Mudcats
Mudcats 6, Nationals 2 Will Roberts (5-9, 5.69) struck out four and scattered eight hits over 7 1/3 innings to lead host Carolina over Potomac in a Carolina League game. Rob Nixon (5.79) pitched a scoreless 1 innings to earn his first save. The Mudcats got home runs from SS Tony Wolters (.261), his seventh, and 3B Giovanny Urshela (.281, his 13th).
A Lake County Captains
Captains 7, Hot Rods 2 C Alex Lavisky (.242) capped a three-run eighth inning with his 12th homer of the season to help host Lake County defeat Bowling Green in a Midwest League game. Lavisky, a St. Edward graduate from Lakewood, had two hits.
Reliever Nicholas Pasquale (3-0, 2.17) earned the victory, striking out four in five innings.
A Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Muckdogs 5, Scrappers 2 Starter Jacob Lee (4-2, 3.12) gave up three runs in the first inning and two in the third as host Mahoning Valley lost to Batavia in a New York-Penn League game.


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Roger Federer's quest for yet another Wimbledon title kicked off in grand fashion Tuesday as the No. 4 seed decimated Paolo Lorenzi 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 in the first round at All England Club.
As pointed out by Erik Gudris of USA Today, Federer and his fans couldn't have asked for a much better performance:
Federer finally aces out Lorenzi on MP#6. Wins 61 61 63. Perfect start for Roger's campaign. #Wimbledon2014— Erik Gudris (@ATNtennis) June 24, 2014
The numbers don't always tell the whole story, but the stats courtesy of Wimbledon on Twitter didn't lie in this instance:
STATS @rogerfederer opens his bid for an 8th crown with victory over Lorenzi. Here are the all-important numbers... pic.twitter.com/a4B479pfvx— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 24, 2014
Lorenzi simply didn't have the tools necessary to compete with Federer and provide him with a true challenge, but Ben Rothenberg of The New York Times expects things to get far more difficult for Federer moving forward:
Roger Federer easily past clay-loving Paolo Lorenzi 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Next round, especially if against Gilles Muller, MUCH harder. #Wimbledon— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) June 24, 2014
It has been two years since Federer last won a Grand Slam, but that title came at Wimbledon. The Swiss superstar is a seven-time Wimbledon champion and he likes his chances of hoisting the trophy for an eighth time this year if he remains in his current form, per ATPWorldTour.com.
I feel like I'm a contender for the tournament. I feel like if things click here, I should be able to win the tournament; whereas at Roland Garros I feel like I'm slightly more dependent on (Rafael Nadal). ... (When I play at Wimbledon) it's more on my racket. As soon as that's the case, you are more confident in your chances.
Federer will have to maintain this level of play throughout the tournament and do so against much tougher competition in order to take the title, but he definitely showed a great deal of confidence and comfort on the court during his first-round rout of Lorenzi.
Playing in a Grand Slam tournament has become old hat for Federer at this point as he extended his impressive streak when the first serve was struck during Tuesday's encounter with Lorenzi, per Tennis Now:
Roger Federer's 59th consecutive appearance at a Grand Slam is underway with an EZ hold against Paolo Lorenzi.— TennisNow (@Tennis_Now) June 24, 2014
Fed came out firing in the first set and had Lorenzi on his heels before the Italian underdog knew what hit him. According to ESPN Tennis, Federer raced out to an early lead with two holds and a break of Lorenzi's serve:
Federer off to a quick and fiery 3-0 start. Want to watch the action from one of the outer courts? Check out @ESPN3 and the WatchESPN app.— ESPNTennis (@ESPNTennis) June 24, 2014
Although Lorenzi was able to stop the bleeding by holding in the fourth game of the set, the damage had already been done. Federer rattled off the final three games of the set and finished it off in blazing-quick fashion, per BBC Tennis:
Roger Federer easily wins his first set 6-1 in 24 mins v Paolo Lorenzi. Watch @bbctwo #bbctennis #Wimbledon2014— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) June 24, 2014
Federer dominated the set in every facet, especially from a service perspective. With that in mind, it is fitting that he put an exclamation point on the opening set with a cracking ace, according to Craig O'Shannessy of The New York Times:
Roger #Federer rocks an ace for a 6-1 1st set. Lorenzi wearing out a new patch of grass near the fence. Tough real estate battle #Wimbledon— Craig O'Shannessy (@BrainGameTennis) June 24, 2014
While Lorenzi was able to hang in there a bit longer during the second set, the result was ultimately the same. Lorenzi was once again able to salvage just one game in the second set as Federer took it in just 30 minutes.
Lorenzi was clearly over-matched, but Federer turned in a vintage performance through two sets. Conventional wisdom suggests that Federer should be on the downside of his career at the age of 32, but that didn't look to be the case on Tuesday.
Per Rene Stauffer of Tages-Anzeiger, Federer said that he felt much younger than he actually is entering the match:
Roger Federer on BBC: "I can't believe how old I am. I feel 24."— rene stauffer (@staffsky) June 24, 2014
If that is the case, then Federer has to be considered a very real contender for this tournament. Not only is he displaying the skills of his 24-year-old self, but he also has the experience and knowledge that he simply didn't possess as a younger player.
Lorenzi learned that firsthand in the first round as he was never able to put up a real fight. Federer was so dominant that he was two sets up and well on his way to winning the third despite being on the court for less than an hour, according to Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated:
Federer has played 57 minutes is up 2-0 sets and 1-0— Jon Wertheim (@jon_wertheim) June 24, 2014
If nothing else, Lorenzi was able to put up a slightly better fight in the third set. With Federer holding a 5-2 lead, Lorenzi served to stay in the match. Federer had him on the ropes on several occasions, but the underdog continued to battle despite defeat being right around the corner.
According to Dawn Rhodes of the Chicago Tribune, Federer had several opportunities to close out the match with a break, but struggled to make the decisive shots:
Federer now sees four match points come and go on Lorenzi's serve, mostly on errors from his racket. This game now 9 minutes old.— Dawn Rhodes (@rhodes_dawn) June 24, 2014
Per Chiara Gambuzza of Tennis World Italia, frustration started to set in as Federer's shots continued to go astray:
Federer having fun of himself after a shank saying "Jawohl"(Well Done)— chiara gambuzza (@ChiaraGamTWI) June 24, 2014
Federer ultimately squandered five match points before Lorenzi finally scored a well-earned hold of serve to put the pressure back on Federer's shoulders.
All Lorenzi did was delay the inevitable as Federer converted his sixth match point during the ensuing service game and finished off what was a brilliant overall performance.
With a sparkling first-round performance in Federer's back pocket, the focus now shifts toward the remainder of the tournament. In the second round, Federer will take on the winner of the match between Julien Benneteau and Gilles Muller. That seems like a fairly straightforward match for Fed on paper, but he'll have to be cautious.
Federer destroyed Victor Hanescu in the first round at Wimbledon last year and everyone was ready to put him through to the third round before his second-round match against Sergiy Stakhovsky ever happened.
How will Federer ultimately fare at Wimbledon 2014?
That proved to be a huge mistake as Stakhovsky shocked Federer in a four-set thriller that included three tiebreaks. The loss sent Federer home in almost unfathomable fashion and ousted him from a tournament that he has dominated over the years.
Perhaps Federer entered that match brimming with overconfidence or maybe it just wasn't his day. Whatever the case, there is no doubt that Federer will be far more focused in the second round this year after what happened in 2013.
Assuming Federer doesn't get upset early like he did last year, his part of the draw is there for the taking. There isn't a truly worrisome match on tap until a potential quarterfinal clash with Swiss countryman Stanislas Wawrinka.
Potential meetings with Rafael Nadal and either Novak Djokovic or defending Wimbledon champion Andy Murray loom after that, so Federer will have to earn it if he intends to win this title. Federer's play on Tuesday suggests he is primed and ready for the challenge, so hopefully he is able to keep it up for the sake of the tournament.
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Jeeva takes potshots at Simbu again
By: Ramchander
At the music release event, Jeeva said that a few years ago, director Mysskin offered him to play a cop in his flick Anjathe but he refused it, as he did not have a proper moustache and he felt that he could not do justice to the police offer role without sporting a moustache.
If you can relate it, we can easily find out that Jeeva was making fun of Silambarasan, who played a cop's role in Osthi without sporting a moustache. In the recently released movie, the Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa star is seen clean-shaven.
Jeeva-Simbu's fight started ever since the former stepped into the latter's shoes after he walked out of KV Anand's Ko. From the on, they have been taking potshots at each other.
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Punyam Aham on Naranathu Bhranthan
Based on the legend of Naranathu Bhranthan, Vararuchi and Panjami, the film has Nedumudi Venu, K.P.A.C. Lalitha and M.R. Gopakumar in other important roles. This year's state award-winning cinematographer M.J. Radhakrishnan is the man behind the camera; Isaac Thomas Kottukapilly is scoring the music. M.J. Radhakrishnan will crank the camera and music will be by Isaac Thomas Kottukapally and editing by Beena Paul.
Raj Nair, a doctorate in oral medicine, currently teaches at Brisbane University, Australia. He earlier directed the documentary film Kaazhchavasthukkal on the loneliness of old age featuring his grandmother Katha. Raj is also planning to make a feature film in Thai titled The Blind Mirror.


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JERSEY CITY — Police department activity in the Holland Tunnel has blocked all traffic heading towards New York from Jersey City until further notice, according to information from the New Jersey Department of Transportation website.
The tunnel's eastbound lanes are closed, but westbound lanes remain open, according to the website.
Traffic near the traffic entrance is being diverted by police, according to witnesses.
State Police recommend travelers on the New Jersey Turnpike heading to New York take the Lincoln Tunnel, a spokesman said.
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MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP -- Police here are looking for a man they say robbed Plato's Closet, 2843 E. Grand River Ave., at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon.
Meridian Township police say the suspect entered the store and brandished a handgun, demanding money from the staff around 4:30 p.m.
He fled the scene in a tan SUV.
The suspect is described as a black man, 6-foot-4, medium build, between 30 and 35 years of age. the adjacent images were captured by Plato's Closet's security cameras.
Those with information on the suspect are asked to call the Meridian Township Police Department at 517-853-4800 or Crime Stoppers at 517-483-STOP.
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Of all the relationships between leader and follower perhaps few are as tricky as the bond between caller and square dancer. Ask Jonny Roberts. As a 16-year-old who stared down three "squares" of four couples on the polished wood floor of the Kinton Grange Hall recently, he knows well the pressure of being lord of the dance.
It was Sunday afternoon, a youth dance, when the ages-old silence settled over the floor. On the stage Roberts stood with microphone in hand, wearing sneakers, carpenter jeans and a black Western-style shirt with gold piping. On the floor, his followers gathered like mating pairs at the foot of Noah's ark. Any second now, the music would begin.
All eyes were on Roberts as the women fluttered their flouncy skirts and the men stood ready in matching vests. In the heads of everyone were 69 memorized dance steps about to be called out in a choreographed scramble.
It was a dicey place for anyone to be, much less a Tualatin High School junior with a little experience but facing his first advertised dance. With his name on the flier, he was the drawing card, shepherd to this impromptu flock, host for the next two hours. As caller, he was responsible for setting the tone -- as well as calling the shots. If he sang the wrong note between calls, the crowd could wince. If his jokes fell flat, the dancers could mosey down to the basement where a buffet table of Magic Cookie Bars, pound cake and donut holes beckoned.
On top of that pressure, add the danger of blowing a call. Confuse a room full of square dancers and you could wind up with a train wreck of ruffled petticoats and cloth ties under twinkling party lights and Halloween decorations.
But Roberts wasn't nervous. He was excited to put into practice everything he had learned.
No wonder he was so calm: Roberts is a fourth-generation square dancer whose mother was promenading just days before he was born. Like his sister, Amanda Roberts, Jonny has been square dancing since grade school.
Now, as a teenager considering a college degree in musical theater and a Broadway career, he hopes to help pay his way through Oregon State University by calling square dances. It's not so far-fetched considering he could make between $50 and $100 a dance and could cram his weekends with dances within a few hours drive of his Tigard home.
Though the square dance has been the official state dance of Oregon since 1977, the number of practitioners has shrunk since then. The Oregon Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs counted 89 clubs with 4,000 members this year, down from 115 clubs and 7,500 members 10 years ago. Things are no better nationally. A 1994 Portland convention brought in 21,700 square dancers; a 2005 convention saw only 8,200.
Callers like Roberts may be the dance's best hope for a future.
To fulfill his goal Roberts needs more experience and a reputation, which brings us back to this past Sunday's youth dance. Beside him on stage stood KC Curtis, club caller for the Toe Draggers who coached Roberts two weeks prior to this event.
Roberts came to Curtis with limited experience. He had served as a guest caller during summer and winter square dancing festivals and he took an intensive weeklong class this summer to learn more from a master caller. Before his inaugural "featured" call, he found time to practice between school, homework, dating his girlfriend, napping, voice lessons and school choir rehearsals.
He practiced by working with Curtis, singing the songs they chose, and moving around on a table pairs of chips meant to represent the dancers.
Calling is a job that takes planning at home and experience onstage, says David Trout with the Northwest Callers Association, a group of about 20 callers statewide. The youngest member is in his late 30s.
"Callers are a dying breed," Trout says. "You have to have a feel for the music first. The calls need to be coordinated to the music but also connected to what is happening to the dancers. It takes that music combined with the ability to call. It's rare to find both in the same person."
Jonny Roberts is a natural, Trout says, because he possesses a good ear, a good voice, good energy, and he's a born showman.
Roberts himself says, "I really like being on stage. And it's fun to see things come together."
How does calling work?
A square dancer essentially learns a language, Trout explains. The word or phrase represents a move or series of moves. When a caller spits out a phrase, say "circle left" or "left allemande," dancers respond with feet and hands.
To make the job trickier, a caller may call to the "head" pairs of the square, the "side" pairs, or the women.
When the music began Sunday, Roberts and Curtis blazed through "Old Time Rock 'n' Roll" without a glitch. Roberts stumbled for a moment on his second song but saw his mistake and kept going. None of the dancers raised a hand and rang an imaginary bell, the symbol for the caller to acknowledge his mistake.
Kathy Roberts was not surprised her son got caught up singing and missed a cue. Jonny sings so much at home that she sometimes touches his chest, jokingly looking for an off button.
An hour into the dance, all the hurdles Roberts faced disappeared. He showed no stage fright and filled the floor time with banter. He enunciated and kept the pace lively. He made mistakes but no one minded. Like the Pied Piper, he kept his followers in motion up until the last minute, when the music stopped and it was time to go home.


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South Plainfield will enter the 2013 season with one of, if not the strongest lineups in the Tigers decorated History. Undefeated, three-time state champion Anthony Ashnault will lead the way, hoping to earn an unprecedented, fourth state championship without a loss. Fellow state champion Scott Delvecchio will return at the same weight as a year ago: 132 pounds. Delvecchio was undefeated in 2012 en-route to winning his first state championship. State finalist Troy Heilmann will make a big jump from 120 pounds to 145 pounds this season. A win over former state champion TJ Miller of Camden Catholic at the Super 32 in Greensboro, North Carolina proves that Heilmann can hang with the heavier wresters. Another South Plainfield wrestler making a dramatic weight change this season will be Corey Stasenko, sixth in the state at 145 pounds a year ago. Stasenko will drop down three weight classes to 126 pounds for 2012. The cut for Stasenko may not be as difficult as it appears, as the senior was a smaller 145-pounder a season ago. In 2012, Stasenko found himself at 145 pounds because South Plainfield had a state finalist at 120 pounds, state champion at 126 pounds, state champion at 132 pounds, and state finalist at 138 pounds. Stasenko defeated 2012 state champion Lenny Richardon of St. Peters prep at 145 pounds in a dual last season and will be one of the favorites at 126 pounds this season.
Projected lineup:
106: Ryan Walsh (12-21), Tommy Dunn (5-1)
113: Ryan Walsh (12-21), Tommy Dunn (5-1)
120: Ray Jazikoff (32-8)
126: Corey Stasenko (43-4)
132: Scott Delvecchio (44-0)
138: Anthony Ashnault (44-0)
145: Troy Heilmann (40-4)
152: Dylan Painton (33-6)
160: Erick Rodriguez (5-3), Michael Reim (1-2)
170: Inan Sikel (19-17), Collin Lynch (8-2)
182: Inan Sikel (19-17), Collin Lynch (8-2)
195: Xavier Wilson (5-2)
220: Tory Russell (28-14), Lucio Avelar (3-3)
HWT: Luigi Girardi (14-10)
Wins: Edison, Bergen Catholic, Hillsborough, Seton Hall, Plainfield, Perth Amboy, Delbarton, Parsippany, Mountain Lakes, Ridgewood, East Brunswick, Secaucus, Raritan, Livingston, Franklin, Sayreville, Montoaca, New Kent, Timber Creek, McDonough, South Brunswick, Camden Catholic, Hunterdon Central, Piscataway, Old Bridge, Bishop Ahr, Bound Brook, Nutley, Warren Hills, Ocean
Losses: St. Peters Prep, Christianburg
Graduates: Sam Bermudez (15-14 at 195 pounds), Tyler Hunt (43-1 at 138 pounds), Alex Lundy (21-18 at 170 pounds), Michael Molinaro (22-14 at 182 pounds)


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A few weeks ago, Chevy made a stop in Chicago to give select bloggers, tastemakers and influencers a preview of the brand new 2014 Chevy Impala. Anyone who knows me knows that out of all the cars I've own my Chevy Impala was one of my favorites. I couldn't wait to stop by and see all the changes Chevy made to one of my favorites.
While at the event, I got a chance to meet Jocelyn Allen (above), GM's Regional Communications Director and GM's Vice President of Global Design, Ed Welburn (below). Ed talked about some of the changes they made to the Impala and how we worked with the design team to make his ideas for the Impala come to life.
As you can see the Impala has a much more sportier look! Ed said he took some of his inspiration from the Chevy Camaro. It's funny when I got my Impala in 2006 not a lot of young people were driving that car at the time. Many people considered it to be a car for older people but I loved it for the technology and roominess the Impala had. Since then Chevy has not only updated the car but they have added a wide range of colors.
Chevy, can I have this one please????
See how amazing the Impala is on the inside…
This car is so stylish it really doesn't make any sense… Love it!
The dashboard is amazing!! Just when you think the Impala can't get any better they go and do this!I didn't take many pictures because I was too busy socializing. On another note, I finally got a chance to meet my girl Starlene!! Hey Starr!


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Police say a woman was shot in the back in Central City late Tuesday. The NOPD said a woman was shot around 11:30 p.m. in the 2500 block of South Roman Street.
The woman was shot in her right side and upper back, according to police reports. Authorities have not yet said how serious the shooting may be.
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One of the City's top supermums has landed the role of attempting to repair the image of the Co-operative Bank.
Laura Carstensen, a former deputy chairwoman of the Competition Commission and former partner at the City law firm Slaughter and May, has been appointed chairwoman of the values and ethics committee overseeing the bank's constitution and governance.
The Co-op Bank was heavily criticised during recent investigations into its trading during the financial crisis and its botched takeover of the Britannia building society.
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haitian police led ex-dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier out of his hotel and took him to court Tuesday without saying whether he was being charged with crimes committed under his brutal regime. His longtime companion denied that he had been arrested.
A contingent of police led the former dictator known as "Baby Doc" through the hotel and to a waiting SUV. He was not wearing handcuffs.
Duvalier, 59, was calm and did not say anything, ignoring questions from journalists, as he was led away to cheers from some and jeers from others.
The SUV drove in a convoy of police vehicles to a courthouse, even as dozens of Duvalier supporters blocked streets with overturned trash bins and rocks to try to prevent the former dictator from going to prison.
The courthouse was thronged with spectators and journalists, who were not permitted to enter to view the proceedings.
His companion, Veronique Roy, spoke to an Associated Press reporter by phone from inside the court, and asked if Duvalier had been arrested, said, "Absolutely not."
She said she did not know why authorities decided to escort him to court and did not expect to be there much longer. "We are very relaxed, drinking coffee and water," she told AP. "They said they are making photocopies. We don't know why."
He was removed from the hotel after meeting in private with senior Haitian judicial officials inside his hotel room amid calls by human rights groups and other for his arrest.
The country's top prosecutor and a judge were among those meeting with the former leader in the high-end hotel where he has been ensconced since his surprise return to Haiti on Sunday.
Dozens of Haitian National Police officers were posted inside and around the hotel, some of them in riot gear or guarding the stairwells. A police vehicle for transporting prisoners was parked in front of the hotel's main door and all non-police traffic was halted at the driveway.
Henry Robert Sterlin, a former ambassador under Duvalier who has said in recent days that he was speaking as a spokesman for the former dictator, told reporters at the scene he was shocked by the developments. "Let's see if they put him in prison," he said.
None of the officials present would comment on what was being discussed at the meeting. Asked by journalists why he was going to meet Duvalier, Judge Gabriel Amboisse said, "I'm here to assist the prosecutor because he asked me to be here with him."
Duvalier was forced into exile in 1986 in a mass uprising and had been living in exile in France. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and others have urged the Haitian government to arrest him for widespread abuses.
Duvalier assumed power in 1971 at age 19 following the death of his father, Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier. The father and son presided over one of the darkest chapters in Haitian history, a period when thuggish government secret police force known as the Tonton Macoute tortured and killed opponents.
The younger Duvalier still has some support in Haiti and millions are too young to remember life under his dictatorship. His abrupt return sent shock waves through the country, with some fearing that his presence will bring back the extreme polarization, and political violence, of the past.
He has not yet publicly commented on why he came back to Haiti. His companion, Roy, told reporters he would stay three days.


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Former WMU jazz student returns with folksy album
KALAMAZOO -- Chicago singer/songwriter Luke Sayers' affinity for grassroots music and its supporters is evident in the title of his new album, "Radio Flower."
Sayers, who attended Western Michigan University's jazz studies program in the late '90s before transferring to Wayne State University, was performing an early song from the yet-to-be released album where he sings about a "radio tower." Some people who heard it referred to it as the "Radio Flower" song.
"I thought, 'Maybe I've got a little bit of an annunciation issue I'm not aware of,'" Sayers said during a phone interview from Chicago where he moved in March.
But the more he thought about it, the more the mistaken title resonated with the backing he's received from independent radio stations and their listeners during his career. He decided naming his album "Radio Flower" made a nice ode to those parties.
Sayers, along with his backing band, The Last to Know, which is made up of drummer Mike Gabelman and accordion player Mark Iannace, also a former WMU student, will make his Bell's Eccentric Cafe debut at 9:30 p.m. Friday.
Up until 2005, when he released his first solo EP, Sayers was probably best known as the bassist of three-time Detroit Music Awards-winning band Tangerine Trousers. But a lot has changed since then, he said. He'd played bass since he was 12 but in 2005 set it down in favor of the guitar.
"I didn't think there was anything left, personally, that I really wanted to do (with the bass)," he said. "What I really was meant to do was to be a writer and sing and perform my songs."
With an acoustic guitar in hand, he's done it. Following the release of last year's EP, Sayers cut "Radio Flower," which has been well-received by critics across the state.
"To this day, I feel like its the most complete and fully realized work," he said.
Hoping to add to his momentum, Sayers moved with his girlfriend from Detroit to Chicago. He was featured in the Chicago Tribune last week and loves the new locale.
"I think I'm definitely satisfied, content and happy. There's so much left out there for me to accomplish and experiment with," he said.
For more: www.lukesayers.com.


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Aldi's special purchases are all about Easter this week.
They have some adorable baskets by Huntingdon that are cloth lined with embroidery on some. Price: $4.99. (Get one that doesn't have embroidery on it and reuse it as a gift basket)
You can also expect deals on facial creams, lotions and firming creams by Lacura for $3.99.
Milk has been $2.49 for the past month. No more quanity limits. If you see a different price let me know.
Here are the deals you'll see starting Sunday:
Tony's Original meat trio or 4 cheese pizza $1.99
Kirkwood Full Cooked Sesame Chicken meal $4.29
Sea Queen Crab & Shrimp or Crab Cakes $3.99
Welch's Fruit Juice assorted flavors, 64 oz $2.19
Happy Farms Tuna or Seafood Salad 16 oz $2.99 (both of these are delicious)
Non-food Special Purchases:
Conair Fabric Steamer $24.99 (perfect for small spring cleaning jobs)
St. Cloud 5x7 Berber or Plush Remnant Area Rug $18.99 (in assorted colors)
They are stain resistant as well.
Easter Basket Stuffers:
Random House Board Books (for baby) $3.49 Choose from Elmo's ABC, Elmo's Easter Parade, Are You My Mother, Little Mermaid, Cars and Dr. Seuss ABC
Assorted Disney toys for girls and boys, Pixar Cars, Snow White and Cinderella dolls


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FULTONDALE, Alabama -- Two people killed Tuesday evening in an Interstate 65 crash have been identified as a husband and wife from Huntsville.
Alabama State Troopers and the Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the couple as James Earl Robinson, 61, and Lois Coleman Robinson, 65.
Authorities said the couple was driving southbound on I-65 in Fultondale when the 1999 Lincoln Town Car veered into the median and struck a pole. Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said the vehicle somehow got in between the northbound and southbound guardrails and struck the base of an overhead message sign.
Yates said investigators don't know what caused the driver to lose control. James Earl Robinson was driving, and his wife was alongside him in the front seat. An off-duty Jefferson County sheriff's deputy witnessed the crash.
The accident happened at 5:40 p.m., according to state troopers. Yates said the couple was pronounced dead on the scene at 6:10 p.m. The crash remains under investigation by the troopers.
Authorities will stop traffic about 9:30 a.m. today at the site to remove parts of the damaged sign.


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Briefs, April 3
PREP SOFTBALL: Marion Harding blanked Columbian 14-0 Tuesday, allowing just two hits. Sam Gaeitto and Sierra Shoup both singled for the Tornadoes (0-1). Morgan Schalk took the loss.
HALL OF FAME: The Wyandot Sports Hall of Fame will hold its induction banquet April 19. High school scholar-athletes to be honored are Upper Sandusky's Tylor Pritchard and Amber Cox, Mohawk's Clara Adelsperger and Mitch Parker, Wynford's KarLee Schiefer and Nathan Smith, Carey's Gwen Wentling and Zac Sauber, and Riverdale's Breanne Parish and Jarod Rickle.
GOLF: The Tuesday Two-Man Best Ball League at Clinton Heights starts April 29 and seeks new players. To enter, visit or call the golf course at (419) 447-8863.
* The Clark Construction Ladies Thursday Golf League will hold an organizational meeting at 6 p.m. April 17 at Clinton Heights Golf Course. To sign up, visit the course or call (419) 447-7441 or (419) 639-2087.
* The Reineke Ford Monday Morning Two-Man Scramble League will have a fun day April 21 and will begin April 28. To join, call Mike Hampp at (567) 230-0393 or Clinton Heights at (419) 447-8863.
* Bump's Tuesday Retiree Traveling League begins play at 11 a.m. April 8 at Seneca Hills. For more information, call (419) 595-2756.
* The Seneca Hills Retirees League begins play at 10 a.m. April 14. Players must sign in by 9:30 a.m. For more information, call (419) 447-9446.
* Sign-up information for the Tuesday Afternoon Steyer Seed Two-Man Scramble League is available at Clinton Heights, or by calling the course at (419) 447-8863 or Dick Gower at (419) 448-4361.
BASEBALL: Tiffin Area Babe Ruth League will host a player selection draft at 1 p.m. Saturday at Vic Wurm Field at Hedges-Boyer Park in Tiffin. To qualify, a player must be age 13-15 and not turn 16 before May 1. Players may contact Fred McDole at (419) 455-4490 or (567) 320-3018 or visit tabrl.baberuthonline.com. League also still seeks coaches for the 2014 season.
* Tiffin E League is registering players for the upcoming season. Players must be age 8-10 before May 1. Players can register at www.iffinparks.com. For more information, call (419) 448-5408 or send an E-mail to
SOFTBALL: Tiffin Ponytail is registering players for the upcoming season. Players must be age 8-13 before May 1. Players can register at www.tiffinparks.com. For more information, call (419) 448-5408 or send an E-mail to email@example.com.
JV BASEBALL: Columbian defeated Sandusky Perkins 13-8. Leading the way for the Tornadoes was Austin Burgess with three hits. Brennen Emerine, Kyle Edmond, Zane Schank and Trent Steinmetz each had two hits. Shane Huffman picked up the win in relief.
JUNIOR HIGH TRACK: Tiffin Middle School hosted its first home meet Monday. The boys won the tri-meet with 108 1/2 points. Jacob Anderson took first in the 1,600 and 800 for the Tornadoes. Jared Akers also added firsts in the high jump, 400 and 200.


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An oyster and you: Partners for a healthier bay | In Our Opinion
S'Klallam master cook Brown Fulton placed staked sockeye salmon around a fire as shellfish steamed on a bed of coals. Kloomachin, the S'Klallam canoe, glided across a calm Port Gamble Bay, carrying guests who paddled in time with the pullers in front of them.
The S'Klallam people know this bay as Noo-Kayet, Chairman Jeromy Sullivan said. For thousands of years, Noo-Kayet provided the S'Klallam people with salmon and shellfish and other good things needed for good health and life. Newcomers who moved here beginning in the 1850s also enjoyed the bounty of the bay.
But today, the bay is not well. Marine resources were depleted by overharvesting. Industrial uses polluted the tidelands. Pilings, remnants of the mighty milling operation that reigned here for more than 140 years, leach creosote into the water.
But there is hope. And a symbol of that hope is a little, resilient critter called the Olympia oyster.
The Olympia oyster, small enough that it's easy to miss unless you're looking for it, is teaching us about the health of Port Gamble Bay.
At a gathering of neighbors at Point Julia Aug. 17, Betsy Peabody of the Puget Sound Restoration Fund held up an Olympia oyster, native to the bay and region. The Olympia oyster, once abundant, has survived 150 years of overharvesting, pollution and introduction of invasive species. It's emerged as a symbol of what the future could hold for Port Gamble Bay.
The fund and the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe are working together to boost the Olympia oyster population in the bay, which according to Peabody is 1 percent of its historic population.
Why is the Olympia oyster important?
Oysters are filter feeders. Each Olympia oyster out there in the bay is capable of filtering eight to 12 gallons of water per day. They filter food particles that are smaller than those filtered by Pacific oysters, an introduced species, and thus serve a different ecological role in controlling phytoplankton blooms. Filter feeding can help reduce the turbidity of sea water and promote nutrient balance.
Much has been done to improve the health of the bay. Pope Resources, which reports spending $10 million on environmental cleanup since the mill closed in the mid-1990s, could spend up to $14 million more on the final cleanup: removing or capping sediment in the bay, removing pilings and removing the old mill wharf.
When it comes to making Port Gamble Bay healthier, we're going to need Olympia oysters for filter feeding and kelp beds for fish habitat as much as removal of creosote pilings and wood waste. The great news is, there is a lot you can do if you live on the water on Port Gamble Bay.
You can help reestablish an abundant Olympia oyster population.
The Puget Sound Restoration Fund wants to seed Olympia oysters in tidelands throughout the bay. Some of those seedings would require the permission of private-property owners, and would require some monitoring. Learn more at www.restorationfund.org. Or call (206) 780-6947.
The S'Klallam people are concerned about the health of the bay that once sustained them. But as Chairman Sullivan has said, we all benefit from a healthy Noo-Kayet.
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INDIANAPOLIS (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Another state Senate committee voted unanimously Tuesday morning in support of a bill that would allow homeowners to use force to resist an illegal police entry.
The bill comes after a controversial Supreme Court decision in May that held that current Indiana law didn't allow homeowners to violently resist police officers under any circumstances.
State Senator Michael Young (R) of Indianapolis says, "Our history as a country, our laws, our constitution have all been designed to protect the individual from its government, not the government from its citizens. But in this ruling, we are now protecting the government from its citizens."
The bill specifies under what circumstances police could enter a home: with a warrant, in pursuit of a fleeing criminal suspect, to prevent someone from being harmed or at the invitation of a resident.
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WHITEHALL, MI – Apparently, fourth time is the charm for snowmobiling in Whitehall.
Voters approved a ballot proposal promoted by the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to allow snowmobiling within Whitehall city limits between the hours of 7 a.m. and midnight. Unofficial results indicated 795 people voted for the proposal and 528 voted against it.
Whitehall had previously banned the use of snowmobiles within city limits.
The ballot language didn't specify exactly where snowmobiling would be allowed – only that it would be legal Dec. 1 through April 1 on routes designated by city council members. Whitehall City Manager Scott Huebler couldn't be reached for comment Tuesday night, but he said before the election that if the proposal passed, the city would get to work on determining the most appropriate path for snowmobiles.
Voters had rejected proposals to allow snowmobiling three times in the past, but a 2010 survey suggested attitudes might be shifting when it found a majority of residents were in favor of snowmobiling.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy VanLoon said before the election that snowmobilers who want to ride through northern Muskegon County had to go east of Whitehall, load their snowmobiles on a trailer to go through the city or take the possibly unsafe route across White Lake. If the city were open to snowmobiles, winter recreation fans might decide to spend the night there while on a trip instead of going somewhere else, she said.
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In the hostile landscape it faced after the Deepwater Horizon explosion, BP found, if not a friend, at least a non-judgmental partner in National Incident Commander and Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen.
Back when CEO Tony Hayward was reeling off insensitive gaffes on a regular basis, Allen vouched for him.
"I've got Tony Hayward's personal cell phone number. If I have a problem, I call him," said Allen, who said part of his role was to maintain the relationship between the government and the company legally mandated to clean up its own mess. "I trust Tony Hayward. When I talk to him, I get an answer."
When Allen criticized something BP did or said, he refrained from questioning the company's motives, even when just about everyone else did.
And last week, speaking with hindsight, Allen skipped an easy opportunity to criticize BP for severely lowballing estimates of the oil flow. Asked whether he would have done anything differently had he understood the true scope of the gusher, Allen told the Obama-appointed spill commission that "the answer is no, and the reason is we assumed at the outset this could be a catastrophic event."
So when Allen says that the system is broken, that the post-Exxon Valdez law putting the reponsible party in charge of the cleanup doesn't work, it doesn't sound like emotion, anger or disgust talking. No, Allen just comes across like a man speaking from practical experience.
Now that the immediate emergency is over and he's heading off into retirement, Allen's been making the rounds to call for a change. His solution: Put a third party, not the company and not the government, in charge.
It's not that Allen believes BP acted in bad faith, although he clearly gets that many others do. Instead, Allen's argument centers on the inherent problem of a company serving two masters, the government and the wronged community on the one hand, and its own shareholders on the other. Meeting obligations to the former means openly acknowledging all the damages and paying all costs; satisfying the latter means minimizing both estimates and payments.
Even if there's not an actual conflict, Allen argues, there's absolutely the perception of one, and that perception haunted the Gulf clean-up effort from the start.
Speaking before a group of environmental and energy lawyers at an American Bar Association meeting last week, Allen said the public and many politicians flatly rejected "the concept that an entity that can be responsible for a spill can actually be responsible for the cleanup, and do that and suppress their fiduciary responsibility to shareholders."
"Folks, this has resulted in cognitive dissonance all over the country," he said.
Allen made a similar point in his testimony before the spill commission.
"I think procedures (that) have worked terrific for the last 20 years became dysfunctional because of the perception of what was being done, not necessarily the reality," he said.
"And I think it may be more perception than reality, but it doesn't matter. Once the perception is so great that it starts to intrude in the response, then you need to deal with it."
One thing that contributed to that perception, he said, was the sheer scale of the Gulf disaster.
"I think the public's tolerance for a responsible party is inversely proportional to the size of the spill," he said.
Allen didn't mention BP's clumsy and transparent effort to win the "hearts and minds" of local residents, as Hayward put it, or its efforts to keep information from the public eye. But those also fueled a feeling that BP was acting mainly out of self-interest.
A third party administrator, Allen told the spill commission, could sidestep all of that. He or she would "represent the industry, oversee the response, have access to the resources, but basically ... be firewalled from any fiduciary link back to the shareholders -- almost putting the resources in trust."
Allen's proposal is actually similar to the idea behind putting a claims czar in charge of the multi-billion dollar compensation fund President Barack Obama got BP to put up.
Ken Feinberg has the luxury of doling out BP's money without having to worry about BP's bottom line.
It would sure be nice to believe that the people in charge of the Gulf cleanup did, too.
Stephanie Grace can be reached at email@example.com or 504.826.3383.