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Movies ceased to scare me, really scare me, about 25 years ago. My strongest memory is of William Peter Blatty's and William Friedkin's 'The Exorcist'; running a close second is the Italian 'Exorcist' knock off, 'Beyond The Door' (here, I'd ask for some slack. Ovidio G. Assonitis' film is a true piece of crap to my 40 year old self, but to my 15 year old self, this 'Exorcist'-like movie caused an anxiety attack at a friend's slumber party. And I'm sure a therapist of some kind would draw a conclusion or two over the fact that the movies that had scared me the most were both demonic possession flicks. However, to this therapist, I would say: 'yes, but are they not also both child endangerment flicks?' To which this therapist would respond, 'touche, Marty. Touche').
The only film to scare me as an adult? 'The Blair Witch Project'.
With all the press surrounding Oren Peli's new film, I was truly expecting to add a forth movie to my list. And you know what?
I have.
'Paranormal Activity' delivers. And delivers so effectively, that I found myself involuntarily stiffening during certain scenes, preparing myself for the eventual scare to come. This is something I've decided to call 'anticipatory horror'. Sometimes a scare follows these moments of dread. Sometimes it doesn't. And sometimes the scare, when delivered, arrives at a moment earlier or later (within the scene) than we expect.
Below are two examples, executed slightly differently from each other, of the types of scares that really, really work for me.
Now, while the 'Psycho' scene telegraphs the scare a bit more, both are examples of anticipatory dread executed with pitch perfect timing. And THAT is what 'Paranormal Activity' succeeds at, again and again, throughout its running time.
Peli's film just crossed the $100 million mark, an astounding figure for a movie with a $15,000 budget, an improvised script and only four speaking roles. If you haven't caught it, yet. Go see it. And let me know what your thoughts are.
And Chris (cfwilson)... thanks for the e-mail. You made me realize how long I've been away!


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Two weeks ago I finally listened to Graydon and spent some quality time playing with UNO and reading the paper on it. UNO provides a simple DSL language to traverse interesting parts of the C abstract syntax tree. It simplifies the AST down to the bare minimum of variable and function call info and iterates user-defined scripts over that.
Since I was looking for a way to get away from C++ for code analysis I was very excited and decided to implement the ideas in UNO in my own tool which goes by a temporarily name of "dos". There limitations in UNO: it has no hope of parsing C++ without switching parsers and the DSL is rather limited. Thus, dos is built on the incredible Elsa/Oink C/C++ parser and uses SpiderMonkey to provide JavaScript as a scripting language.
- dos builds a Control Flow Graph from the Elsa AST. It isn't finished and while for/while loops, break/continue/return and if statements are supported (as opposed to the trinary operator or goto), but the CFG isn't quite right yet. However, it's good enough for proof of concept purposes.
- Dos does not do DFS traversal when iterating the script like UNO, but instead iterates through statements sequentially because I did not feel like writing my own traversal of the massive Elsa AST.
- I mostly implemented an UNO-compatibility JS lib in system.js which should allow for easy ports of UNO analyses like malloc.js. It's missing the negation conditions from UNO, but those should be quick to implement.
- Download my oink tarball with the squash & dos additions.
- Install ossp spidermonkey distribution:
cd dos_and_squash-0.0/js-1.6.20060820 ; configure –prefix=/usr (or use /usr/include) && make install
- Build the oink suite:
cd ../oink ; ./configure && make
- I ported a simple UNO analysis which checks that malloc() is always paired with a corresponding free() statement. To run it:
./dos -dos-javascript malloc.js simple.cpp
Now modify line 12 of simple.cpp by putting ; after the while statement. The error will be detected:
Error at simple.cpp:13: malloc without free
Writing Scripts
Take a look at simple.js for a barebone analysis. There should be at least 2 functions in every script uno_check(vars, state) and path_end(state). uno_check() is called for every statement in a control flow path. vars is an array of interesting variables and function calls in the current AST statement and state is where the script should store all state info. state gets copied on CFG block transitions with an optionally user-provided clone() function (see system.js for an example). path_end() is called when the end of the CFG path is reached.
./dos -dos-javascript simple.js simple.cpp # this runs the user script
UNO and the corresponding paper on it is currently the best documentation for dos. Thus I also assign vars and state to the global object to achieve UNO-like scripting feel. See malloc.js and system.js for details.
- My foremost goal is to find a better name for dos. I'm open to suggestions that are both humorous and somehow related to source analysis.
- Easy: finish UNO compatibility functions. I'll do that as I port more scripts, but I wont mind if anyone does it for me.
- Improve the CFG, do some value analysis to reduce the graph and provide more info to the scripts
- Easy: Add types to the variable info, should get dos closer to doing the GC safety-analysis.
- Reuse the JS parser to build a JS CFG to allow the same kind of analyses for JavaScript. This would be great for verifying API usage in extensions. For bonus points one can allow the user to tie the JS and C/C++ analysis together for cross-language analyses.
- UNO has a fairly complicated global variable analyses that is not very scriptable and thus boring. I would be interested in scripting intra-procedural analyses to figure out call-graphs, do some sort of behavior inference (ie figure out indirect malloc calls, certain other heap modifying behaviors and propagate them as attributes to function calls), etc.
Update: New name for dos -> DeHydra
The tool is now named DeHydra since it is supposed identify bugs in the multi-headed Control Flow Graph monster.


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TRENTON — Ousted city Fire Director Qareeb Bashir will return to work today, while Mayor George Muschal may be one step closer to losing his position as council president next week.
The axed fire official was restored to office by a unanimous council vote last night, and he was welcomed back with a loud and extended standing ovation from the packed council room. Bashir will also get a hearing before the governing body next Tuesday to air his side of the story, based on a motion made by Councilman Alex Bethea.
Muschal, who has served as mayor since former Mayor Tony Mack's ouster in February, moved to unilaterally terminate Bashir in a controversial decision last week. Several council members said they thought the dual roles Muschal is holding gave him too much power and they mentioned that they "have the option" to strip him of his council president responsibilities, saying that the vote may happen at next week's meeting.
"There will be a new council president," Councilman Zachary Chester said. "We won't have that vote tonight, but we will have that vote."
Muschal, sitting stony faced and rocking back and forth in his chair throughout the meeting, did not offer any comment on the matters, simply shaking his head "no" when asked if he had anything to say at the meeting.
Bethea, Chester, Kathy McBride, Marge Caldwell-Wilson and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson were the council members voting to reinstate Bashir last night. Muschal recused himself and Phyllis Holly-Ward was absent from the meeting.
While Bashir will be at work and on the city payroll, the exact duties he can perform on the job are an "administrative matter," according to the city law department. It was not immediately clear whether that means Muschal still has the power to decide what role Bashir will perform within the fire department.
The former fire director received a lot of support at the meeting, with a long line of residents stepping up to defend his employment for well over an hour. During the loud, passionate public comment session where the mayor was hit with a tidal wave of anger, disappointment and accusations, many also likened Muschal's actions to those of former Mayor Tony Mack, who was often criticized for acting in his own interest without consulting council.
"I already went through the Tony Mack era for three years, and I thought at this point, things would start to be leveling out," said resident Sherwood Brown. "It's like I'm having this bad dream all over again. The things that are being done aren't just affecting you. I don't know what's going on between you and the fire director, but whatever decisions you made and how you made them affected me, too."
Earlier this week, Bashir had returned to work at the urging of several council members, but he was immediately told to leave the building due to confusion over whether he was still a city employee. Deputy Fire Chief Leonard Carmichael, appointed by Muschal as acting chief in the wake of Bashir's ousting, called police to escort the former department head off the premises at the Perry Street headquarters.
"With all the crime going on in the streets, there's a shooting every day, and you're going to use our police officers, you're going to waste their time, to escort this respectable man from his job?" asked resident Brian Short. "You owe Brother Bashir an apology, you owe the city of Trenton an apology and you owe those police officers an apology."
Previously, the Department of Community Affairs has said that Muschal was within his rights to fire Bashir. According to Tom Neff, the director of the DCA's division of Local Government Services, the fire director is one of the few city employees whom the mayor can remove from their position without obtaining permission from the state agency.
Bashir, a 28-year veteran of the department, was appointed chief by Mack in 2011. At the time of the appointment, he was harshly criticized by then-Council President Muschal for his handling of a 2006 fire, which almost claimed the lives of three firefighters.
Muschal has previously accused Bashir of lying, and the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said this week it is investigating Bashir and has seized a computer from fire headquarters.
The fire department head was the fourth Mack appointee to whom Muschal has given the ax during his tenure as mayor, which began earlier this year after Mack was convicted of corruption charges and removed from office. Muschal has maintained that Bashir's ouster was correct and legal.
Editor's note: This post has been updated to correct the council vote. Councilwoman Marge Caldwell-Wilson voted to reinstate Qareeb Bashir as fire director.
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Well I did make it to work out and as I suspected, I felt good after I was finished. I still think I need to step it up a bit. I have not had a chance to do any of the "lift heavy things" workouts that are suggested by Mark. It is very hard for me to get into working out....until I have finished a work out. Time to get creative and try some of the examples that Mark's viewers have been posting Also, the weather is just perfect to be outside....I am in South Texas and it is in the mid and upper 70's...just beautiful!
I have been getting more sun than usual, by being outside in the afternoons for popcorn sales. Feels good! I still need to purchase some supplements for vitamin D and some fish oils. Speaking of purchasing, I made it back to the store to gather and hunt...found some really good deals on some red peppers...Im going to stuff them. I also found some chorizo with simple ingredients...that will be a good change to my egg concoctions in the morning.
Here is what I am having today:
B: Sausage egg and spinach frittata, with tomatillo sauce, yum!
L: Sliced roast beef (lunch meat, nitrate free) and a big salad
S: half of an orange or celery with cashew butter (any thoughts on cashew butter?)
D: Trout...again! This time with some mango and pineapple salsa and sautéed veggies
Well, I am gearing up for my vacation...I will be out of here in 4 days! Very exciting. This is my first trip out of the states...and I am going to enjoy it!


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Command of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, whose 7,000 troops and 115 airplanes and helicopters are scattered among Marine Corps Reserve units nationwide, changed hands Sunday. Brig. Gen. William "Rock" Collins replaced Maj. Gen. Rex McMillian, as the leader for Marine Corps Reserve aviation during a ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, in Algiers.
Collins, an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet pilot who participated in combat operations in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, replaced McMillian, also a Hornet pilot. The 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, whose headquarters has been in New Orleans since 1974, is one of four major subordinate commands under Marine Forces Reserve, all of which is at the support facility, viewed as the anchor for the Federal City.
With the $110 million state-funded reserve headquarters building serving as a backdrop, the ceremony unfolded on the support facility's parade field along Opelousas Avenue at 9 a.m., the precise time command was designated to change hands. For the ceremony, Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed, and Marines had landed AH-1 Cobra and UH-1 Huey combat helicopters on the field, which a day earlier was soaked from rain storms.
"Yesterday at this time, we could have raised crawfish in this field," Marine Forces Reserve commander Lt. Gen. Steven Hummer joked in his remarks before a crowd that included Gen. Joseph Dunford, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, and a host of other general officers.
McMillian, who held the post for the past two years, transfers to Marine Corps headquarters as chief of reserve affairs. During his command tour, Marine Corps Reserve aviation units continued to deploy to war.
"We wanted to make sure we were relevant and ready to go down range," McMillian said, calling Collins a "great leader, great Marine."
Collins transfers back to the wing after serving as deputy commanding general for mobilization at II Marine Expeditionary Force, which is based at Camp Lejeune, N.C. He was based in New Orleans about a year, beginning in 2007, when he was an assistant chief of staff for the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.
Pointing Sunday to the Marines standing in platoon formations during the ceremony, he said "they represent America's finest."
"I look forward to the privilege and honor of being your commanding general," Collins said.
The 4th Marine Aircraft Wing includes a Marine Air Group 49 detachment at the Naval Air Station-Joint Reserve Base in Belle Chasse. The detachment includes Cobra and Huey helicopters and UC-12W Huron transport airplanes.
Another ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility is planned for this morning to mark the activation of Force Headquarters Group, a new subordinate command under Marine Forces Reserve. Also during the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Tracy Garrett will hand the reigns of Force Headquarters Group to Brig. Gen. Paul Lebidine.
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Jefferson County school Superintendent Phil Hammonds' contract was extended today by nine months.
Before the school board's vote to extend the contract, Hammonds agreed to stay with the school system until Sept. 30, 2010, the end of the fiscal year. His contract was set to expire Dec. 31, 2009.
"I think it will be a smoother transition to do it at the end of the fiscal year," he said.
In other business, Jennifer Parsons was re-elected president of the board and Ronald Rhodes was re-elected vice president. The posts last one year.


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Sassienies seal Maccabi Tenpin Bowling title
Last night saw the final round of Maccabi Tenpin Bowling's second league season at Dunstable.
The top two teams, The Sassienies and Little & Large, were neck and neck with only pinfall separating them. With Little & Large taking the first game 4-0, The Sassienies fought back to take the second game by the same margin.
Going into the last game, it was all to play for but The Sassienies, represented by sibling pair of Darren and Charlie Sassienie, held their nerve to take the final game 3-1 and win the match 11-5 to win the 2010 title.
Little & Large finished second and last season's winners FRED finished in third place.
The new season will commence on September 7.
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Drummers usually have the toughest job in bands when it comes lugging gear around.
But Mikaela Davis might be one person to rival them. She hauls her full-sized harp to her gigs.
And it's not like Davis plays large concert halls and has a big road crew. She plays smaller venues like The Parlor Room in Northampton, where she will play tonight with her trio at 7 p.m.
Davis, however, doesn't mind the work involved in moving the harp.
"It's not that tough move around because I bring it on a dolly and I'm able to wheel it around," she said during a telephone interview yesterday. "But, yes, it can be a pain just because it's so big."
A bigger concern with the unusual pop band instrument is breaking a string, she said. This is especially true when temperatures vary to extremes, making string breakage more likely. Because of a special knot that needs to tied at one end, changing a string can be complicated.
"It can be hard for me because it's a really weird kind of knot," she said.
But lately she's been lucky in that regard.
"A string has not broken on my harp in months," she said. "Even this past summer, I went on a tour down south and it was so hot and humid and the weather was changing all the time, but a string didn't break."
Davis, who started playing harp in third grade, began writing songs in middle school, mostly on piano. By high school she had switched to writing on the harp. Her writing influences are eclectic blend of old, new, pop, folk and rock.
"My main influences are Sufjan Stevens, Elliot Smith, and The Beatles," she said.
The Beatles influence can be heard in the middle eight section of her song "I'm Just Tryin' to be Your Friend." Her cover of Smith's "Twilight" has garnered more than 50,000 views on YouTube.
One might think indie pop thrush Joanna Newsome, who also plays harp, might have been a guiding light for Davis, but she wasn't.
"I'm actually a fan of hers but I don't listen to her a lot," Davis said. "I don't mind the comparisons. I think it's kind of inevitable that that's going to happen because we both play the harp, but my music is completely different."
Davis, who will be finishing her last semester studying classical harp at SUNY Potsdam this spring, has had to juggle studies with studio time and live gigs, especially recently since her eponymous album came out last year.
"It wasn't really that tough until this year," she said. "It took me a while to record my full-length album because I had to do it over the summer and then just when I came home on weekends. But this semester's been tough because things have been really picking up and I've had a show at least once a month, usually in New York City. So there was a lot of driving back and forth and it would take me away from practicing classical music. But it is my final year so I'm just going to push through."
Originally, Davis was going to pursue her master's degree, but that has now changed due to her growing success.
"I was thinking about it," she said. "I told myself if nothing happened before senior year that I would go do my master's. But no, I'm not going to now."


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Before the start of free agency last summer, the Hornets' $77.5 million payroll was the highest in the league, and it was speculated the franchise would conduct a fire sale to keep owner George Shinn from having to pay a luxury-tax penalty.
But instead of making drastic moves, the Hornets have maintained their strategic plan to pare payroll without having to trade their core of David West, Chris Paul and newly acquired center Emeka Okafor.
Instead, they parted ways with starting shooting guard Rasual Butler during the offseason and backup center Hilton Armstrong earlier this week. Those deals and last summer's trade that sent center Tyson Chandler to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for Okafor have put the Hornets about $500,000 from getting under the luxury-tax threshold of $69.9 million.
Under league rules, any team with a payroll above $69.9 million after Feb. 18 will have to pay $1 for every dollar they are over that figure. The Hornets' payroll is at $70.5 million, and they are saving about $1.1 million in the first two years of Okafor's contract compared to what Chandler was to make.
And by trading Butler to the Los Angeles Clippers and sending Armstrong to Sacramento on Monday for a second-round pick, the Hornets trimmed $6.7 million.
"Our whole approach has been to create as much flexibility as we can addressing the luxury-tax concerns, because it is a league-wide issue for all 30 teams," Hornets General Manager/Coach Jeff Bower said. "So we looked at it and put plans together and tried to adjust that."
Bower did not deny that teams have called expressing interest in trying to obtain Paul or West. One reported deal this week had the San Antonio Spurs willing to exchange point guard Tony Parker for Paul.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have expressed interest in West since November. Since last season, the Dallas Mavericks have expressed interest in obtaining Paul and taking on the remainder of Peja Stojakovic's hefty contract to make the deal more attractive for the Hornets.
But Bower said the Hornets have no intentions of breaking up their core to get under the luxury-tax threshold.
"The foundation of our plan has always been to maintain our core group of players and to look at ways that wouldn't affect our overall basketball team on the court," Bower said. "Mr. Shinn wants to win, but he understands the impact of the economy."
Despite their recent moves, New Orleans still must make another deal before the Feb. 18 trade deadline to get under the threshold. If they are under it, the Hornets would receive an estimated $4.5 million from the league that is given to all non-luxury tax teams.
To cash in, the Hornets likely would have to make a deal with a team that is under the $57.7 million salary cap.
The Hornets can only make a trade with teams under the cap without adding salaries to their payroll, taking future second-round draft picks instead because they don't count against the cap.
At the start of free agency last season, there were nine teams that were under the $57.7 million salary cap. With teams signing players and increasing their payroll since the free-agency period into the regular season, the Portland Trail Blazers ($56.8 million) and the Memphis Grizzlies ($54.6 million) are the only remaining teams under the cap.
With a little more than a month remaining until the trade deadline, teams are seeking expiring contracts to cut their payrolls. The Hornets' next trade could involve either backup point guard Bobby Brown, starting shooting guard Devin Brown or backup center/forward Sean Marks because all three have expiring contracts.
The Hornets attempted to trade Devin Brown this month to Minnesota, but the deal fell through because Brown balked at accepting a lower salary to consummate the trade.
Hornets President Hugh Weber is at league meetings in New York this week and could not be reached for comment. But when the franchise was formulating its plan for this season, Weber said they believed it would work in staying strategic and not making quick decisions.
"We believe in the plan we have," Weber said. "We look at these things three, five and 10 years out. These plans and budgets are multiyear, and we knew this day was coming, and we planned and worked toward it."
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Town of Union, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Cheever's opponent was out to vote today as well.
Republican Rose Sotak is currently the appointed Town of Union supervisor and is running for a full term.
She says she is very pleased with how many people already came out to vote.
"We are very glad to see how many people are out. Record number here already, almost 200 voters have already been in out of what I think is 1000, and so we are glad to see people out exercising their right to vote," said Rose Sotak.
After a few events today she will be attending the GOP Watch Party this evening at the Holiday Inn in Binghamton.


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In another episode of this week's Getty Voices, Our L.A., East L.A. native and documentarian Steve Saldivar reflects on a building that seemed to represent everything bleak about our city—but was anything but.
Its monstrous ugliness followed East Los Angeles like a storm cloud. At least, that's what I thought growing up. There it sat, quietly looming, as we Garfield High students spilled onto Whittier Boulevard each afternoon after final bell. The dilapidated building was a daily reminder of the disrepair our community seemed to be sliding into.
My mom once told me in passing that the building had been a lively theater. It was hard to believe. I was 18 and preoccupied with being an angsty teenager. The Golden Gate Theater, hollow and in disrepair, embodied the reason I wanted to leave Los Angeles. I was tired of East L.A. and all its moles. Nothing that big is ever benign. I wanted out.
I was also wrong.
The Golden Gate Theater, built in 1927, had in fact played a huge role in forming community in East Los Angeles. Like many theaters during the '20s and '30s, it played silent films and filled the gaps with organ and orchestra music. By the '60s, films shared the stage with live acts, rock concerts, and even amateur variety acts, according to the National Register of Historic Places. By the 1970s, many immigrants from Mexico called East L.A. home and the theater reflected the changes in demographic, showing films with Spanish subtitles. Later, it closed.
It opened to the public again just recently, in late 2012, in the form of a CVS Pharmacy. Its original architectural vision, capped by an entrance modeled on the portal of the University of Salamanca in Spain, has been modified by the mundane reality of automatic sliding glass doors. But while the building no longer serves its original purpose, it's found a second act with residents.
The Golden Gate Theatre is East L.A.'s Polaris. To the south, a small shop where I spent my weekly allowance on baseball cards; to the east, the Regency Theatres where I saw my first movie, Backdraft, in 1991. To the north, the Starbucks I never tell anyone I go to. I'm never lost.
The Churrigueresque detailing at its top seems its as pristine today as back in 1927. Maybe one day it will show films again. For now, you can find toothpaste on Aisle 7.


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There's No Place Like Home
After a three-game road trip down to Bowling Green, the TinCaps have returned home for a six-game stint back at Parkview Field. They open today with the first of three games against the Kane County Cougars, the Midwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
Below you'll see the TinCaps taking early infield work, despite arriving back into Fort Wayne just about as the sun was getting ready to lift its head off the pillow this morning.
At the top of your screen, you see, in blue, Gary Jones, the infield coordinator for the San Diego Padres. He'll be here for the next few days, along with the Padres Director of Player Development, Randy Smith. Smith is the one who oversees the entire farm system. We'll look to catch up with both Jones and Smith here on It's All Relative during their stays in Fort Wayne.
Today should bring us a pretty good pitching matchup as Fort Wayne's ace Joe Ross looks for his third win, opposed by Kane County's Lendy Castillo. The 24-year-old Castillo, who was snagged by the Cubs in the Rule 5 draft in 2011 from the Phillies organization, pitched in 13 games in the major leagues last year, splitting time at nearly every level of the Chicago farm system.
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Castillo began his career as a shortstop in the Phillies organization, but converted to a pitcher in 2010 and showed enough promise for the Cubs to select him in the 2011 Rule 5 draft.
The 23-year-old appeared in 13 games for the big-league club last season, suffering through a 7.88 ERA and 2.25 WHIP in 16 innings.
Castillo went on the disabled list May 11 with a groin strain and missed several months before being recalled in mid August. He had never pitched above the Single-A level before 2012.
Last year we saw a big-name pitcher in the Cubs farm system come to Fort Wayne and get shelled. Gerardo Concepcion, who was on the 40-man roster at the time for Chicago, gave up seven earned runs in 2/3 of an inning. Not that Castillo got the money (5 years, $6 million) Concepcion got, but it seems the organization thinks highly of him.
The TinCaps have played exceptionally well at home, with a 6-1 mark and they are averaging nearly eight runs per game at Parkview Field.
I hope you'll join us for our broadcasts tonight. I'll be on XFINITY 81 with Kent Hormann at 7:00, while Mike Maahs and John Nolan will have the radio call at 6:45 on The Fan 1380 and TheFanFortWayne.com.
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Omarr Conner (6-0/205) Noxubee County HS- Macon, MS
Conner is a talented athlete who has put up gaudy statistics in his senior season. Currently, Conner has accounted for 40 touchdowns and four PAT's with games still remaining. Conner is a dual-threat who can beat a defense on the ground or through the air. In fact, he is an excellent athlete that most coaches believe can play other positions on the college level. Ole Miss has offered. Conner is considering the Rebels along with Alabama, Auburn, Louisiana State, and Mississippi State.
Cliff Davis (6-4/200) Eupora, MS
Davis has excellent size and the intangibles college coaches are looking for. As a senior, Davis has already passed for 1,127 yards and 23 touchdowns with games still remaining on his team's schedule. Ole Miss has not offered but Mississippi State and Louisiana State have. Nonetheless, the Rebels could be tough to beat if Davis is extended an offer at some point in the process.
Stephen Reaves (6-1/180) Plant HS- Tampa, FL
Reaves is the son of former Florida great, John Reaves, who was a standout quarterback from the 70's. He has thrown for over 1,000 yards and ten touchdowns so far this season. Connecticut, Louisville, Minnesota, and Wake Forest have extended scholarship offers. Ole Miss has not extended an offer but they raised their level of interest after scouting Reaves in a recent game.
Jeremy Young (6-4/190) Provine HS- Jackson, MS
Young is also a dual-threat quarterback who can put pressure on opposing defenses with his arm or his legs. He has already scored six rushing touchdowns and passed for 14 more touchdowns with games remaining in his season. The race for Young's signature will be an instate battle between Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss. The Rebels have made up significant ground for Young.


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Get an overview of this hotel4-star Art Deco hotel near Souq Waqif
Located in the heart of Doha, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Al Khoot Fort and Souq Waqif. Museum of Islamic Art and Qatar National Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a coffee shop/café, a sauna, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 111 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and conveniences like sofa beds and refrigerators. Guests will also find 24-hour room service, minibars, and coffee makers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to an indoor pool, Ramada Encore Hotel Doha provides a sauna and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.
A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ramada Encore Hotel Doha has designated areas for smoking.
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 111
- Number of floors - 13
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Grocery/convenience store
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Designated smoking areas
- Restaurant
- Meeting rooms 2
- Multilingual staff
- Free valet parking
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 2010
- 24-hour business center
- Free self parking
- Pool sun loungers
- Sauna
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Indoor pool
- Television in common areas
- Elevator/lift
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- One meeting room
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Grocery/convenience store
- Sofa bed
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Free valet parking, Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Shower only
- Television
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Sofa bed
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Room service
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Sofa bed size
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free WiFi
- Room service (24 hours)
Where to Eat
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11 AM.
The Hub - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility.
- Golfing nearby
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No pets or service animals allowed
- Deposit: QAR 150 per night
Optional extras
- Fee for full breakfast: QAR 60 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: QAR 70 per vehicle (one way)
Hotel Name
- Doha Ramada
- Encore Doha
- Encore Hotel Doha
- Encore Ramada Doha
- Ramada Doha
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- Ramada Encore Doha
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We should mention
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms. Guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Alcohol is not served at this property.


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The comfort level on an Amtrak train depends on the class of ticket you purchase. While a basic level of comfort is maintained in all classes, the more you pay, the more amenities become available.
Ticket Class
Amtrak has different options for seating on most trains depending on the ticket purchased. The ticket classes available are coach, business and first class. Coach and business class are available on most trains. First class is only available on Acela Express trains, where business is the minimum class available. Most long distance routes have sleeping accommodations. These include roomettes, bedrooms and bedroom suites.
Seating Amenities
Coach class includes an individual reading lamp and fold-down tray. Most long distance trains provide extra-spacious seating with leg rests. Passengers may use their personal electronic devices, but limited electrical outlets are available.
Business class has the coach amenities plus headrests, footrests and electrical outlets. First class has the business class amenities along with at-seat attendant service and movable arm and footrests. A quiet car where conversation and noise are discouraged is available on most trains. The seating on this car is first-come first-served and can't be reserved.
Sleeping Amenities
All levels of sleeping accommodations have the following amenities included in the ticket price: regular meals, fresh linen and towel service, bottled water, a daily newspaper and electrical power outlets. Roomettes and bedrooms accommodate two adults; bedroom suites, four adults and family bedrooms, two adults and two children. Bathroom amenities for each option vary between trains.
Meal and Dining Options
All ticket classes have access to dining cars and lounges. Most long distance trains feature a dining car that serves full meals. These meals are included in the price of first class and sleeping accommodation tickets. Other passengers may pay for their meals. Reservations are required for lunch and dinner on long distance trips. Many trains also have dinette or lounge cars that serve snacks and carry-out food such as sandwiches and salads.
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Valley Catholic made it a sweep of Class 3A top honors with Linside LaBonte earning the distinction of 3A girls basketball player of the year. Valley Catholic's Gabe Taylor was named the boys player of the year this season.
Vale coach Jason Johnson was named the coach of the year.
Player of the year -- Lindsie LaBonte, sr., Valley Catholic
Coach of the year -- Jason Johnson, Vale
First team
Lindsie LaBonte, sr., Valley Catholic
Whitney Anderson, sr., Willamina
Katelynn Hashagen, sr., Nyssa
Emily Alvarez, sr., St Mary's
Kali Vickery, jr., Glide
Alyx Crager, jr., Salem Academy
Second team
Hannah Bates, sr., Vale
Desiree Garza, sr., Umatilla
Kaylynn Bush, jr., Valley Cathloic
Bailey Gregory, sr., Vale
Lacey Weddle, sr., Jefferson
Kyra Toney, sr., Willamina
Third team
Paige Graham, sr., Scio
Chase Bohman, sr., Creswell
Maddie Johnson, sr., Vale
Tasha Villeda, sr., Portland Adventist
Alaina Thomson, sr., Cascade Christian
Taylor Patterson, sr., Corbett
Honorable mention
Madison Eusted, soph., Creswell; Amanda Hartley, sr., Glide; Kasey Anderson, soph., Willamina; Lillian Martin, sr., St. Mary's; Kat Clemens, fr., Burns; Molly Danielson, soph., Valley Catholic; Teddi Hop, soph., Dayton; Kimber Hawkins, jr., Vale; Rachel Haugh, soph., OES; Alexis Leavitt, jr., Pleasant Hill; Madison Grant, sr., Coquille; Justice Martinez, sr., Nyssa; Brianna Bronson, jr., Creswell; Francesca Rodriquez, sr., Nyssa; Lindsey McShane, soph., Amity.


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The A list movie actor ex of the actress in #7 has been having sex with a cocktail waitress he met in a casino while shooting his new movie and his actress girlfriend would not be pleased.
Gina carano.ReplyCancel
Henry is gay.ReplyCancel
See?! This is why she gets crazy! His fault!ReplyCancel
Enty tries so hard to make the cuoco/cavill thing happen. Nobody would have ever remember if it wasn't for this site constantly trying to remind us. So I guess we all know now, that enty is Gretchen wieners.ReplyCancel
Seven is a universally approved number.
@Krystie, all those coffee runs!!!ReplyCancel
Maybe coffee is different in Hollywood than the rest of the world. In my world, coffee is the go to friend zone.ReplyCancel
Ryan gosling /Eva mendes
Kat dennings from previous blind
Katz current is Nick zanoReplyCancel
Cmon Enty she dated Cavil 2 days !ReplyCancel
Henry Cavill is so hot!! I WOULD in a heartbeat. I'd make him dress up like he was in the Tudors and speak to me in old EnglishReplyCancel
Enty,Cavill is gay gay gay!ReplyCancel
And how Cavill can be A list when Fassbender is only B+ list and Gosling A+ list?ReplyCancel
Does anyone else feel like the kids wand FrenchGirl and Enty are divorcing? I hate it when Mom and Dad fightReplyCancel
Cavill est désormais Superman et il est la vedette incontestée d'une franchise (pas comme Brandon Routh) et de tous les autres films qui solliciteront le personnage. Il est "A list" de la même façon que Chris Evans en fait partie grâce à Captain America.
Fassbender joue aussi dans une franchise, X-Men, mais il fait partie d'un ensemble, et il est donc moins "stratégique" que Fassbender, ce qui expliquerait le classement B+.
Enfin, bon, il ne faut pas chercher très loin les critères d'appréciation qui reposent avant tout sur la sympathie ou l'antipathie que telle célébrité inspire à l'auteur des articles.ReplyCancel
Cavill is as A list as Ryan Reynolds and Gerald Butler
Fassbender's Magneto is the lead with McAvoy's Xavier in the reboot of X-men
Fassbender is Hollywood's It-boy with Tom Hardy actually
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Leach's comments on Wednesday encompassed the controversy with former star wide receiver Marquess Wilson, who left the team this month amid accusations of abuse by Leach.
Leach said the situation has been "an obvious distraction" and "a waste of time."
While he hasn't spoken with Wilson, Leach said he has heard that "he has basically recanted everything he said."
Wilson's departure is indicative of what Leach wants to avoid. He would rather have players who don't need a coach to be hard on them.
"I think guys that really want to play, that are determined to play, aren't going to do anything like that," he said, "because they're harder on themselves than their coaches will ever be."
He added that social media doesn't help. Rather, he said, it provides an outlet for complaining.
"There's always been a certain amount among coaches, players, everybody, but I think it allows the whining to go further and be louder," he said. "That doesn't change the fact that it needs to be ignored."
LEACH SAID THAT if players don't like the way they're being motivated, they don't have to play.
"If a player doesn't like the way something is going, then why doesn't he quit?" he asked. "Go find a team where lackadaisical effort is allowed. Nothing says they have to keep playing, (but) instead, they want to whine and act like they're mistreated."
Leach added emphatically that people don't want to coach – or watch – athletes being lazy and complacent.
"If they wanted it to be comfortable, they wouldn't call it football to begin with."
So what would they call it?
"Well, it wouldn't be football," he said before pausing for a moment to think. "Cuddling. They'd call it cuddling."
The bottom line, Leach said, is that they're doing things at Washington State the same way they've always done them.
"We've just got to improve and get better and get guys who love to work and hate to lose and football important to them," he said. "Right now, we're in a transition period, and that's good, too."
Asked whether he anticipates a number of players leaving in the offseason, Leach was succinct.
"Wouldn't surprise me," he said.
WHILE LEACH SAID no decisions have been made about next year's starters, he naturally considers sophomore Connor Halliday the most experienced of the team's signal callers.
"It's always open," he said of the role. "There's always competition."
Asked whether he has had a chance to evaluate freshman quarterback Austin Apodaca, Leach said that it's hard to get a good look at someone on scout team. He did add that the Longmont, Colo., native is getting "better and better."
"You have the ability to evaluate three (players) with some consistency during a season, and even then it's somewhat dicey," he said. "In spring, you have them suit up, go head to head … and then in the first two weeks of camp, have them battle it out and see who takes the job away from whom."
Leach said that his biggest challenge is youth, which he felt translated to a lack of confidence this season.
"I said early on that we're better than we think we are," he said. "But we're a team who went out there and had it in their heads that 'we haven't had much success around here, so we're not going to now'."
Still, he said, he was pleased with the team's performances against UCLA, in the face of adversity – "they bought in and almost won the game" – and Stanford, where they played "as tough as anybody this year."
He would prefer to not reflect upon the "horrible" 49-6 loss to Utah, after which he compared the team to a "zombie convention," just a week after his now infamous comments about "empty corpse" players.
He said that if a coach says his team played poorly, people are going to get upset.
"Everybody starts screaming bloody murder," he said. "(Such answers) are not what anybody wants to hear."
LEACH SAID THE coaching staff will focus on the offensive and defensive lines in recruiting.
"That's where we're the lightest," he said. "Numerically, we're chasing more people for those slots."
While winning the Apple Cup in an overtime thriller has garnered some enthusiasm among recruits, Leach said that interest has been steady all along. His main focus is keeping talented players from leaving the state – "the state of Washington is key" – and also making inroads in California and Texas.
He said he was especially surprised by the positive response in Southern California, which he calls "the most underutilized area in the Pac-12 footprint."
"The reception has been tremendous," he said. "I thought it would be good, but it's been even better."
Leach said that unlike when he was at Texas Tech, he is now courting players in the Lone Star State who are looking to get out and see the world.
"We're looking for the guy who wants to do something different, maybe move back to Texas eventually, but get out and go out of state for the college years."
Leaving for new adventures is something Leach isn't looking to do himself, though.
Asked about rumors that he has been in contact with other schools, he was dismissive.
"I'm not looking for another position," he said. "I'm happy here. It's about as simple as that."
Leach already focusing on finding wins in '13
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Haverford Historic Photographs
Charlotte Brooks, Marlis Gildemeister, Laurence Wylie, and an unidentified woman learn auto mechanics as part of the Relief and Reconstruction master's degree program during World War II.
The College Archives maintains a collection of historic photos organized by subject for patrons to view. This photo and many others are available online through Triptych, the Tri-College Digital Library.
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ChargePoint, DBT 'Leaders' in EV Equipment
ChargePoint (formerly Coulomb Technologies) and DBT lead the electric vehicle supply equipment market, according to a Pike Research report.
Pike Pulse Report: Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment says these companies have secured a large market share, operate in a range of critical geographic markets and offer a wide range of products. The report classified both companies as "leaders" (see chart), which means they scored 75 or more points on both strategy and execution.
The Pike Pulse report compares electric vehicle supply equipment manufacturers and charts them on a grid to determine which companies are leaders, contenders, challengers or followers in the global market.
Last year's report didn't include any leaders. At the time, the industry was still in its infancy, Pike says. The report authors note that Charge Point and DBT rank just high enough to fall into the leader category, and say the two companies will have to innovate and market themselves well to stay at the top.
The report classifies most of the companies as contenders, with strategy and execution scores between 49 and 75. These firms include Eaton, Efacec, General Electric, Leviton, Schneider Electric and Siemens. The researchers say these companies have not yet captured a significant market share, but they all score well in strategy because they have the resources to invest in product development. These manufactures also score well on staying power, Pike says.
Other contenders are smaller and focused on electric vehicle supply equipment as a primary product. These include AeroVironment, Chargemaster, ClipperCreek, and Ecotality. Pike says these companies have larger market shares than the industrial giants listed above, but they lack the financial resources that will allow them to stay in the market.
Two companies — Legrand and Better Place — qualify as challengers. The report says they show promise, but need to execute their strategic plans in the coming year. Legrand, according to Pike, is more focused on the residential sector while Better Place has only recently started offering electric vehicle supply equipment to complement its battery switching business.
A Pike Research report published late last year said the global electric vehicle supply equipment market will increase from fewer than 200,000 units sold in 2012 to almost 2.4 million in 2020. Federally funded initiatives like the EV Project and ChargePoint America are driving this growth.
Reader Comments
BetterPlace is unlikely to survive very long, after raising almost $1 billion in venture capital. Its battery switching model hasn't been accepted by EV manufacturers except Nissan and Renault (it requires significant re-engineering of how batteries are incorperated in an EV). Its conversion to charging stations is too little, too late…
Others like ChargePoint, evGo and ECOTality, who have also received significant amounts of venture capital (and Fed Govt grants/loans), are more likely to deliver on their promise than BetterPlace.
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BAY CITY, MI – It's a high-tech world, but there's still something to be said for a stick and ball.
"The kids with their computers and the Internet and iPads – it's crazy," said JoAnne Weaver. "But they still love baseball."
Weaver begins her 51st year at Bay City Southwest Little League as baseball season for ages 12 and under returns throughout Bay County. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at Bay City Northwest, Bay City South End and Essexville-Hampton and are set for Sunday at Southwest and Saturday, May 3 at Bay City Northeast.
Since 1952, Little League baseball has been a rite of spring for Bay County ballplayers. Even with modern distractions like XBox, Kindle HD and Cartoon Network, the call of ball is still a major lure.
"It means springtime is here," said Jeremy Esch, vice president at Northwest. "It's time to get outside and let the kids play and have fun."
If baseball is a dwindling sport, it doesn't show in these parts. The five Bay County leagues combine to field 110 teams and 1,235 players this spring.
With divisions for tee ball, machine pitch, coach pitch, minor, mid-major and major, there is a place for all players ages 4-12. And once they start playing, they can make the progression up the Little League ladder.
"It's always exciting to watch the kids play ball, especially the first-timers," said Judd Morse, president at Northeast. "They really enjoy it.
"I still have kids around town who call me Coach. I started them with tee ball in 2006 and now they're playing in high school. That's a good feeling."
Weaver, the longtime Southwest president who threw out the opening pitch at the Little League World Series last summer, said she takes special pride in knowing so many ballplayers got their start at the neighborhood parks.
"We always talk about the kids doing so well in high school -- they didn't learn baseball from their high school coaches, they learned it from their Little League managers and coaches," she said.
"I pick up the paper and go right to the sports pages and look to see which kids came from our league, whether they're at John Glenn or Western or any other school. That's what means a lot to me, seeing that they stuck with it."
Here's a breakdown of Bay County's five Little League programs:
*Essexville-Hampton plays its games at the Little League complex behind Verellen Elementary on Borton Street in Hampton Township. EHLL is the lone league to host softball, with five major and five minor teams. It also fields five major, six minor, six machine pitch and six coach pitch teams for baseball, serving more than 380 kids.
*Northwest is located at DeFoe Park on Marquette Avenue and suits up 270 players on six major, seven minor, five machine pitch and five coach pitch teams.
*Northeast is located at Sovereign Field on Trumbull Avenue and features 190 players on five major, four mid-major, four coach pitch and four tee ball squads.
*South End is situated at St. Hyacinth Field off 33rd Street, hosting 110 players on five major and four minor teams.
*Southwest plays at Kolb Field off Crump Street. It is home to 325 players competing on six major, six mid-major, six minor and 10 tee ball teams.


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If you have a child in public school, I present to you one of Bette Davis' most famous quotes: "Buckle your seat belts. It's gonna be a bumpy ride."
The outlook for the 2009-10 school year is disheartening, to put it mildly. Here's how Mike Rosen, past chair of the Oregon chapter of Stand for Children, puts it in an e-mail to supporters:
On Friday May 15, the final State Revenue Forecast for this year will be released. Unfortunately, we can be absolutely certain that the forecast will show that unless the Legislature and the Governor raise significant additional revenue, there will be terrible cuts to schools - as well as other vital public services like health care and senior services. Legislators and the Governor have been told to expect that school funding will be cut by about one-sixth from the already inadequate level the Governor first proposed a few months ago. That means dozens of school days, thousands of teachers, entire programs would be cut.In other words, your child's education is gonna suffer. Big time.
Rosen says he has no faith that without public pressure, the Legislature and Gov. Ted Kulongoski will do anything to improve the situation.
"They're going to sell it .... as 'Suck it up, we're victims of the economy,' " he says. "I cannot emphasize enough that that is absolutely baloney ... I think the community has the responsibility to call them on it."
He adds that the answer to the funding problem is not for parents to make up the gap themselves by contributing to school fundraisers.
"We have created a cottage industry of enablers and fundraisers to support education," he says. "We spend an incredible amount of time raising money because the district is not able to fund programs. That's a bad use of time and bad public policy ... For every $2 we raise, we spend $4 in parents' time raising that money."
The right answer, Rosen says, is in Salem, where he says 5,000 teachers being laid off statewide doesn't raise the same alarm as if Intel were to lay off 5,000 employees. Rosen says there's a culture of neglect when it comes to Oregon's schools.
"We have the second-shortest school year in the country by two weeks on average ... We have the fourth-largest class sizes in the country by something like eight to 10 kids ... We're already dragging the anchor on the bottom of the ocean."
If you don't like the sound of any of this, Rosen is asking you to make noise about it. He writes:
I ask you, between 1030 AM and 1045 AM on May 15, to take a break from work, go out into the street (hopefully with a few of your co-workers), and just make some noise. Bring a pot, pan, whistle, horn or any noise-making device to work on Friday, May 15th, and at the pre-determined time, in every part of the state, head out of your offices and Make Noise For Needed Basic Services.
If you can't participate in the noisemaker, Rosen encourages you to go to the Stand for Children Web site and join in the Oregon Postcard Campaign, which is sending electronic postcards to state legislators. He also says Stand for Children is holding a series of meetings after May 15 (here's the schedule).
"We're funding this government ... and we want services," he says.
But, you might say, there's a recession on, dontcha know? Where will additional school revenue come from? Rosen offers a few suggestions:
1. Ensuring profitable corporations pay their fair share - the Legislature is considering changing the corporate income tax rate (6.6% currently) to match the personal income tax rate (5-7-9% currently, depending on income). This would raise $250 to $300 million/biennium.
2. Ensuring Oregon's largest corporations contribute to public services - the Legislature is considering raising the $10 corporate minimum to a small tax (0.2 to 0.5%) on "business activity" in Oregon (i.e., payroll, interest/dividends). This could raise $100 to $250 million/biennium.
3. Ensuring the wealthiest Oregonians pay a fair share - the simplest way the Legislature could make Oregon's tax system more progressive is to tax income above $250,000/household at an 11% rate. The Legislature and advocates are exploring other options for making changes to the personal income tax system. The 11% rate could raise almost $500 million.
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Birmingham Mayor William Bell said he will cut costs and seek other funding to bring down an estimated $5.6 million in tornado recovery spending not reimbursed by the federal government.
While a report from his office estimates the nearly $6 million hit to the city, Bell said the reality will prove less foreboding than the printed numbers show. Bell said high estimates presented to federal officials include nonreimbursable costs, but also spending that can be curbed to lower the final price tag. The presentation delivered to federal officials included the estimate along with a plea for additional federal support.
"It's hard to pinpoint because we're in the process of evaluating what we can and can't do," he said. "We'll have to make the decision once we explore other funding and help."
In addition, he said some spending, including the construction of a new fire station in Pratt City, could be supplemented through grants, something the department has been successful in winning for other capital projects. Bell said $2 million in additions to plans for a new fire station in Pratt City could be modified if needed.
Plans for a new station anticipated amenities such as community safe rooms that are not covered by FEMA.
"My directive to all departments was to build it back better and stronger than before," Bell said. "It's our wish list to build the community back bigger and stronger than it was before."
The total includes $1.1 million in employee labor costs associated with the storm. Bell said some of that is not reimbursed because work included cleanup in areas throughout the city. While FEMA's reimbursement included Pratt City and western Birmingham and a portion of East Lake at different percentage levels, crews worked citywide, Bell explained.
More than a third of the total amount -- $2.2 million -- is money relating to debris removal and recycling. An estimated $1 million for sidewalks and lighting will not be reimbursed.
One factor in the cost is the changed reimbursement percentages. The city must pay a higher percentage of the costs of any cleanup work performed after July 12 -- 12.5 percent of the total cost, versus 5 percent before that date. The state picked up the city's share of the costs for the first 30 days of work by contractors. The subsidy from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for debris removal has now dropped from 90 percent to 75 percent of the cost, with the remaining 25 percent split equally between the state and local governments.
The city missed out on weeks of the larger reimbursement period and was late in beginning major cleanup because of a fight between Bell and the council over whom to hire for the job. The council approved private contracts four weeks after the April 27 tornadoes. Bell has said the council deserved part of the blame for the delay because it took so long to vote on his recommended contracts.
News of the city's extra expenses stirred the ire of council members late last week who said they should have been informed throughout the process and not blindsided by an unexpected ticket.
"Clearly the council's advice nor its opinion has carried any weight with the mayor in regards to debris removal and the recovery process," said Council President Roderick Royal. "The mayor can quiet the many voices of discontent by simply being a better team player."
Royal, whose district includes Pratt City, said he received Bell's presentation that included the estimate while in Washington D.C., just before attending a meeting with the mayor and federal officials. The full council got the packet days later from Bell after Royal offered to distribute it, Royal said.
Bell will present details of the city's tornado-related spending Wednesday during a committee meeting with the full council.
"About this whole issue of me not communicating, we share things when we have it," he said, adding that all of the contracts were pre-screened by FEMA, and council members knew early on that the city would have to bear some costs.
That includes $300,000 projected for grinding, an expense that will ultimately save millions by preserving valuable landfill space, Bell said.
Councilman Steven Hoyt has been Bell's strongest critic on the subject, saying the mayor has refused to provide information on spending for the recovery.
Hoyt last week threatened to exercise subpoena authority for records and call federal investigators if Bell did not produce records showing subcontractors hired for the cleanup. Bell dismissed those threats, saying everything would be provided this week.
Hoyt called Wednesday's meeting critical to understanding what's taking place.
"But it's just amazing that it takes one threatening the use of subpoena powers and all this other stuff to get something to happen," Hoyt said. "It just shows that the leadership is challenged."
In addition to his briefing, Bell will also present another tornado-related item before the council committee Wednesday when he asks them to endorse spending $150,000 to buy lots from owners who don't plan to rebuild in Pratt City. Bell said land must be acquired to accommodate redesign recommendations including senior living, single-family houses and green spaces.
"Right now we're trying to set the framework up," he said.
A land use plan would be the result of work with the American Institute of Architects whose volunteers will evaluate the area, hold public hearings and help design a plan for redevelopment. Bell said the group is already working based on data the city has provided, and a team will arrive in early August.
The group's Regional/Urban Design Assistance program brings a team of experts from a variety of disciplines to evaluate how best to rebuild disaster areas.
The money is part of about $3 million in federal community development grant funds that will be redirected toward the recovery.
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By Freedom New Mexico
The U.S. Supreme Court has in effect expanded the range of federal officers who are immune from lawsuits for mishandling, losing or even stealing personal property when it comes under their control in the course of their official duties.
Although the court's interpretation of the law in question was somewhat defensible, it could have and should have gone the other way.
Now fixing the situation might require a change in the law.
Abdus-Shahid M.S. Ali was in federal prison and was being transferred from one facility to another. He left two duffel bags of personal property to be shipped. When he received the bags, various religious articles, including two copies of the Quran, were missing. Valuing the missing items at $177, he filed suit.
The situation was complicated by the fact that there is a Federal Tort Claims Act, written in 1946, whose main thrust is to waive immunity for federal employees against lawsuits. However, the legislation included some exceptions, including "any officer of customs or excise or any other law enforcement officer" being immune from a suit involving "any claim arising in respect of the assessment or collection of any tax or custom duty or the detention of any goods, merchandise or other property."
Does that clause mean only officers involved in collecting taxes or duties who incorrectly detain merchandise or property are immune from lawsuits, or does the phrase "any other law enforcement officer" broaden the exemption?
Lower courts had divided on the issue, but the Supreme Court opted for the latter approach. So any law enforcement officer doing pretty much anything in line with his duties is immune from lawsuits. Thus the prison personnel who either screwed up or purposely stole those religious items cannot be sued.
We think that's an incorrect interpretation — that the "other law enforcement officers" was meant to refer to other officers who might be doing customs enforcement.
The concept of the rule of law, to which everybody in government claims to be devoted, is that the law applies equally to all, to those in government as well as to ordinary citizens.
So if a federal agent steals or misplaces your stuff, whatever the reason, he or she ought to be held accountable. Expanding the number of officials who are immunized from this kind of accountability is a clear incentive for them to act in ways that can be arbitrary and capricious.
Since the high court has interpreted the old law so broadly, however, it is up to Congress to act so as to limit the number of officials who are immune from lawsuits for their misconduct, in the clearest possible language. The presumption in difficult cases should be in favor of accountability for government employees.


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When you think of summer movies, it's usually in the context of escaping seasonal heat by ducking into an air-conditioned multiplex for two hours of Hollywood-crafted, mind-numbing sensory overload.
But the folks at the Northwest Film Center have a different idea. Whether serving up crowd-pleasing classics out of doors or offering an in-depth look at one of the most inventive directors around, the various series and programs the Film Center has cooked up offer a tempting alternative to the same-old same-old.
The Film Center's Publicity & Promotions Manager Nick Bruno and Exhibition Program Assistant Morgen Ruff joined The Oregonian for a live chat on Friday, offering a glimpse behind the curtain one of Portland's most reliable and cherished movie-going destinations. The pair collaborated on the programming of "Wes's World," an ongoing (through August 31) series pairing the films of director Wes Anderson with movies that influenced him.
"The notion of an influences series, looking through the lens of a particular film artist through the works that impacted their own discipline, had been percolating for some time now. We're all big fans of Anderson's work and the open manner in which he wears his influences on his sleeve made him the perfect fit for the idea," said Bruno.
"Being as intricately detailed as they are, the only way to really watch them is on the big screen," added Ruff. "Thus, part of programming this series was a little selfish desire to see these films big (in some cases for the first time)." Both hope that the concept can be returned to, with filmmakers such as Paul Thomas Anderson and Jean-Luc Godard mentioned as intriguing possibilities.
The Film Center has been front and center in bringing movies to unexpected locales, including the Drive-In at Zidell Yards (which concluded its second go-round this weekend) and the "Top Down: Rooftop Cinema" series, which kicks off its 10th season on Thursday, July 24.
"It sounds cliche," said Ruff, "but there's always something for everyone at Top Down. [Programmer] Thomas [Phillipson] does a great job at striking a balance between stone-cold classics and less-known cult films." Highlights this year include Alfred Hitchcock's "Notorious," Tim Burton's "Edward Scissorhands," and the 1970s muscle car classic "Vanishing Point."
Yet another ongoing series, "Kaleidoscopic Visions," distills the history of animation down to less than a dozen programs, from the family-friendly ("An American Tail") to the decidedly not ("Fritz the Cat"). Putting this series together was "difficult," admits Bruno. "I think we started with the notion of trying to do more of a historic overview. But there were challenges, such as: Disney's not currently allowing theatrical [screenings] for their classics, the works of a particular Russian animator (Yuri Norstein) weren't available as prints in the U.S.," and more. "In the end, I'm proud of what's being shown. I personally cannot wait for the Fleischer Studios Superman program on [July] 26th."
For more insight into how the Northwest Film Center puts together its programs, Bruno's and Ruff's (slightly) more mainstream recent favorites, and some vague hints about autumn's schedule, check out the entire chat here.
--Marc Mohan, Special to The Oregonian


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Connor McCormick, Jack Andres and Matthew DiTosto scored in a three-goal outburst in the third period as Princeton rallied for a 6-3 triumph over Hopewell Valley at Mercer County Rink in West Windsor.
Andres and DiTosto each scored twice and John Reid and Connor McCormick also scored for Princeton, which received 16 saves from Robert Quinn. Max Daley, Gilford Daley and Chase Habig hit for Hopewell Valley.


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In a deal not entirely dissimilar to the arrangement between ATI and Valve concerning Half-Life 2, NVIDIA have today confirmed a new endorsement agreement with Id Software involving Doom 3, which will see new graphics hardware embellished with "Recommended by id Software for Doom III". The game itself will no doubt also carry NVIDIA's "The way it's meant to be played" slogan, or similar 'advice'.
"NVIDIA is pleased to announce that id Software recommends the GeForce FX family of graphics processing units for DOOM 3. The rich feature set and programmability of GeForce FX GPUs enable the gripping world of DOOM 3 to come to life with real-time dynamic lighting and shadow, while raw horsepower delivers non-stop multi-player action at lightning-fast frame rates," enthuses the official spiel, adding "Look for this sticker on video cards equipped with a GeForce FX GPU, and witness the mind-blowing detail of the DOOM 3 experience - the way it's meant to be played."
Of course, a top-end card from either of the graphics hardware industry's major players is bound to cut it in either Half-Life 2 or Doom III anyhow - which really makes such marketing initiatives as this little more than a load of hot air. Ho-hum.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- This upcoming season, the Browns could have as many as three undrafted free agents starting on defense. Along with Desmond Bryant at defensive end and either Tashaun Gipson or Johnson Bademosi at free safety, Craig Robertson will be vying for the starting inside linebacker position alongside stalwart D'Qwell Jackson.
Robertson emerged during the Browns' minicamps in June as the favorite to win the job. He will still have competition during training camp in the form of fellow linebackers James-Michael Johnson and Tank Carder. Johnson, a fourth round pick in last year's NFL draft, showed promise in his rookie season but is reportedly having trouble learning defensive coordinator Ray Horton's new 3-4 scheme.
Robertson has seized the opportunity to grab a starting spot, attempting to build on his strong rookie campaign last year. An undrafted free agent out of North Texas, Robertson earned a roster spot on last year's team following an impressive performance in training camp. Despite being a tad undersized at 6'1'' 230 lbs, Robertson won over the coaches and fans last year with his productivity. He played in all 16 games and ended the year second on the team in tackles to go along with one sack and two interceptions.
Even with Robertson's strong statistics from last year, people remain skeptical as to whether he can be a capable starter in the Browns' new 3-4 defense. Like Jabaal Sheard, Robertson will also have to switch positions due to Ray Horton's scheme. Robertson will be playing on the inside in the 3-4 after playing all of last year at outside linebacker in former defensive coordinator Dick Jauron's 4-3.
Chris Pokorny of dawgsbynature.com took a look at Robertson's prospects heading into this season.
Originally recruited by North Texas to play safety, Robertson plays very well in coverage, able to play either man or zone effectively. Being undersized, the concern isn't how he'll play in coverage but how he'll play against the run. Peter Smith of dawgpounddaily.com isn't yet sold that he can play in the middle in a 3-4.Robertson will head into training camp as the favorite, having had a lot of nickel experience in 2012 as a rookie. He did well for a rookie and made some memorable plays, but he also missed 13 tackles, according to Pro Football Focus. His experience in coverage from last year should help his odds.
The Browns will need Robertson to be productive and stay healthy, as there isn't much depth at his position. If he can prove that last year wasn't a fluke, the Browns will sport a formidable duo in the middle this season in the form of Robertson and D'Qwell Jackson.He [Robertson] could make big strides this year but he was on the ground far too much and would get run over by opponents. That poses a significant problem when he is playing inside and could be taking on a guard in the hole.
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