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Beard, 33, was placed on delinquent status in 2012 for violating his four-year probation that began in September 2011 for a 2009 drug case. Beard, who was accused of selling cocaine to undercover police officer three times before his arrest in October 2009, pleaded guilty to unlawful distribution of a controlled substance in 2010.
Tuscaloosa County Circuit Judge John England placed Beard on delinquent status for violating his probation and a issued a writ for his arrest on Nov. 21, 2012, after Beard was arrested in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn., on charges of aggravated burglary and violation of protection order.
According to court documents, Nashville police were called to the residence of Beard's former girlfriend on Oct. 13 after Beard came to the residence intoxicated, kicked in the door and made accusations against her before he fled the scene. He was arrested on Oct. 14.
Beard was also arrested on Jan. 17 by Nashville police and charged with second-degree possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license. Police stopped Beard's vehicle for failure to wear a seatbelt and searched the car, finding five grams of marijuana that Beard admitted were his, according to a probation officer report.
Beard was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail on Sunday.
Beard, a former running back for the Crimson Tide who left the team after his junior season in 2002, had a short stint in the NFL with the Denver Broncos.


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Herkimer, NY -- The Little Falls woman who was charged with killing a man by running him over with a car in exchange for $180,000 pleaded guilty Wednesday and expects to be sentenced to 16 years in prison next month, according to her lawyer.
Jennifer Riesel, 29, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder before Judge John Brennan in Herkimer County Court.
A farmer found Francis "Mickey" Nelson's body the morning of Sept. 27, in a field in the town of Herkimer. His wrists and ankles were bound with rope and he'd been run over by a car. His silver Chevrolet Impala, keys in the ignition, was nearby.
Just before midnight the next day, state police arrested Riesel and charged her with second-degree murder. According to police, Riesel said Nelson was terminally ill and that he asked her to kill him in exchange for $180,000.
Nelson had several life insurance policies but nothing in the amount Riesel claimed and none listed her as the beneficiary, said Herkimer County Assistant District Attorney Jeff Carpenter.
Riesel's lawyer, Ed Kaminski, of Utica, said that did not factor into his client's plea.
"She says she took him on his word," Kaminski said. "If there were insurance policies that had her name on it as a benficiary, that would have worked in her favor. That there wasn't something with her name on it didn't mean a thing."
Nelson's toxicology report, which could reveal if he was sick or had a terminal cancer, will not be released, Carpenter said.
After his death, several of Nelson's friends and family said he was happy and healthy. Bryant Wells, who was dating Riesel at the time, said Riesel talked frequently in the weeks leading up to Nelson's death about a plan that Riesel and Nelson had concocted to stage his death to look like a murder. State police have said Nelson asked others for that help, approaching some people several years ago.
Riesel maintains her original story, Kaminski said.
Nelson's daughter, Christina Mungin, of Little Falls, said she and her family are pleased with Riesel's plea. "It was something that was agreeable," Mungin said. "Had it gone to trial it could have gone the other way. There's definitely some closure there to be able to move on with our lives."
Mungin said her family plans to make a statement to Riesel at her March 7 sentencing. "It's never going to be the same without him," Mungin said of her father. "She still did take a big part of our lives."
Riesel's expected sentence of 16 years will be tacked on to the 1 1/3 to 4 years she is serving for stealing her ex-boyfriend's credit card number. She began serving that sentence in October.
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Rapid City, SD – Crews made significant progress on the Dakota Fire today.
The fire is estimated at 300 acres and 30% contained.
The fire is still burning north of Sheridan Lake between the lake and Highway 228 or Sheridan Lake Road. The fire team is working to contain the fire between Spring Creek to the east and Highway 385 to the west.
Personnel fighting the Dakota wildfire include: 15 overhead personnel, the Bear Mountain hand crew, a state hand crew, 2 Forest Service dozers, one helicopter and 3 Forest Service engines. Volunteer fire departments responding to the fire include Rapid Valley, Black Hawk, North Haines, Rockerville, and Whispering Pines.
A Type II fire team, on stand-by in Denver, was assigned to the fire and will arrive and assume operations of the fire this evening.
Additional smoke and flames from burn out operations will be seen this evening and tomorrow morning.
Sheridan Lake Recreation Complex sites on the north shore remain closed. This includes the beach, boat ramp, marina, group campground and picnic ground. The south boat launch is also closed. The south shore family campground, beach and picnic ground are open at this time. The Flume Trail and Centennial Trail between Upper Spring Creek Trailhead and Calumet Point remain closed.
A special order closing the north shore and east half of the lake was posted this afternoon. "We want to give the firefighters room to do their job and not have to worry about the public wandering into an unsafe situation," David Slepnikoff, acting Mystic District Ranger said.
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HOUGHTON - Teens who are experiencing loss for whatever reason may not express grief associated with that loss in a way their parents or other adults can see, and coping with loss is the intent of a retreat for teens to be conducted on June 14.
Ray Weglarz, development director of programs for teens at Omega House hospice in Houghton and coordinator of the retreat, said often parents and other adults may not be aware of the depth of grief some teens go through.
"Teens are often considered the forgotten grievers," he said. "The effects of grief on teens are profound."
To help teens cope with loss and grief, Weglarz said a one-day retreat called Healthy Coping With Change and Loss will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14 at the Marsin Nature Center on Red Brick Road in Stanton Township. There is no cost to attend. Omega House is the sponsor of the event, but also involved are the Keweenaw Community Foundation, Superior Health Foundation and the Rice Memorial Clinic Foundation.
Weglarz said the event is funded by a grant from the KCF Youth Advisory Council. Donations to Omega House were not used.
Information about the retreat was sent to local school counselors and hospice and social workers, Weglarz said.
The retreat isn't just for teens who have experienced a death of someone close to them. It's for those who are experiencing any kind of loss, which causes grief, such as the divorce of parents.
"It's more than just someone dying," he said.
During the day, Weglarz said teens will be broken into groups to take part in presentations by facilitators who include Kim Menzel, licensed clinical social worker (Introduction to mindfulness training), Musician Erika Vye (Exploring rhythms), Photographer Steve Brimm (Nature photography with iPads and cell phones), Chef Carley Williams (Choosing and preparing healthy foods), Dr. Mary Hindelang (A healthy sense of place) and Dr. Larry Skendzel, medical director of Camp STAR (Sharing Together and Remembering) bereavement camp for children and teens located at Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay (The language of loss).
In an email, Skendzel stated it's important to address grief when it happens.
"In my view, grief is a 'pay me now or pay me later' proposition," he wrote. "You can't run away or lock these deep emotions into a dark closet. They eventually find their way out in unpredictable and unpleasant ways, in my experience."
Skendzel wrote the retreat for teens coping with loss will be an important event.
"I think communities who turn towards those facing the loss of loved ones and lend a listening ear are making a big contribution to the health of the young people that live there," he wrote. "Communities that turn away, pay in all sorts of unexpected and tragic ways."
Weglarz said all the facilitators for the retreat have experienced loss in some way.
There will be opportunities for the teens who attend the retreat to share their experiences, Weglarz said, but it won't be required.
"It's going to be a fun day with lots of activities," he said. "(The retreat) is very important and it's connected to (the Omega House) mission."


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Quick, on a scale of 1-10, what are the chances the Syracuse football team beats Louisville at the Carrier Dome on Saturday?
Got a number in your head?
OK, remember it. We'll come back to that.
No matter what you think SU's chances of victory over a Cardinals team that currently sits 9-0, #11 in the AP poll, and #9 in the BCS rankings are, there is a growing contingent of national writers and experts that think Louisville is ripe for an upset.
Ralph Russo, the lead college football writer for the Associated Press, picked Syracuse in a 28-24 upset here.
Stewart Mandel of Sports Illustrated picked Syracuse to win 35-34 in his "upset special" of the week.
Steve Greenburg of the Sporting News also likes Syracuse this week in an upset special.
Ty Duffy of TheBigLead.com (a very underrated college football writer if you aren't familiar with him) also spots the shenanigans surrounding this game.
Want a couple more?
Dennis Dodd of CBSSports.com picked Syracuse this week.
ESPN's Todd McShay put Louisville on "upset alert" during a segment on "Sportscenter" on Thursday.
And those are just the ones I recall seeing yesterday. There may be more out there, but the internet is a big place. I think I've made my point.
Those are the media experts on college football.
What do the real experts think?
You know, Vegas.
The line and percentages may certainly move by kickoff on Saturday, but Vegas is basically begging you to take Syracuse in this game.
The point spread has been either 2.5 or 3 points all week. Giving me a percentage point or two as these things are always moving, around 75% of the betting public has Louisville to win this game all week.
Here is a good website to track if you are into that sort of thing.
So, what in the world of college football is going here?
Why all the love for Syracuse this week?
You know Syracuse. The college football equivalent of Forest Gump's box of chocolates.
Which Syracuse team are we going to get this week?
The one that cuts back on the mistakes and looks like the decent football team they can be?
Or the one that plays "anything you can do, I can do better" in the self-inflcited wounds department?
Last week was a great example of this.
Even though Cincinnati committed three turnovers and Syracuse chased quarterback Munchie Legaux off the field, Syracuse decided to top the Bearcats' follies by committing two turnovers, allowing an easy field goal block, dropping an easy pick six, missing another key field goal, and dropping two passes in the end zone.
Anything you can do...
It is as simple as this. When Syracuse has equal to or less turnovers than their opponent, they are 4-0. More turnovers? 0-5. There is your 4-5 record in a nutshell.
Maybe it has more to do with Louisville than Syracuse.
Louisville is a good football team. You don't get to 9-0 by rubbing a rabbit's foot.
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is having a excellent season. 18 touchdowns. Only four interceptions. 2,434 yards. A completion percentage of 70% that ranks him fifth in the country in that department.
That said, other than last week's 45-17 pummeling of Temple, a quick glance at the schedule shows Louisville has been getting wins by the hair on their chinny chin chin at times.
There was a close 34-31 win over Cincinnati in overtime on October 26.
The week before that, a close 27-25 win over South Florida.
A 10-point win but more than a shootout than they probably expected and poor first half play against Pitt in a 45-35 win.
The Cardinals had a real close 21-17 win over Southern Mississippi on September 29. To be fair, that game was played in a monsoon.
The week prior to that, Louisville squeezed by Florida International 28-21.
Go back to September, when North Carolina nearly pulled off a miracle.
Louisville led 36-7 at halftime over the Tarheels. It took a deflected fourth-down pass in the end zone with North Carolina driving again for Louisville to escape with a 39-34 win.
You can't help but wonder when this Cardinals team is due for a loss.
For all of Syracuse's faults, we all know they like to keep it close and flirt with victory.
They are 3-1 at the Carrier Dome this year. That one loss was by one point to Northwestern.
It is senior day, homecoming, and the last home game of the 2012 season. Also, Syracuse University is doing one of the coolest promotions they have ever done for this game.
Any military member with proper ID gets two free tickets to this game.
Syracuse will certainly have an emotional edge.
76% of the country is getting this game on ABC. You don't want to have a bad showing with a potentially big audience keeping an eye on you.
There is a bit of deja vu at play here as well.
The last time Syracuse played an undefeated Big East team at home with a dynamic quarterback that had the #11 ranking in the AP Poll?
West Virginia. Last season.
If the Orange aren't turning the ball over and making their trademark, forehead slapping mistakes, then they are competitive.
But we all know that is a big if. In bold and capital letters. Like this: IF
Here are a some things that have to happen if Syracuse is going to win this game.
We know the obvious one that always looms over Syracuse's head in eliminating the turnovers and penalties.
Louisville has a +9 turnover margin (15th in the country) coming in. Syracuse is -5 (92nd).
1. Pick your poison
You can either rush Teddy Bridgewater or you can flood his passing lanes and make it harder to deliver the ball. He is going to make plays one way or the other. Try to minimize the damage.
By the way, I vote for rushing the heck out of him. You don't give a quarterback with a 70%
completion percentage time to pick you apart. The Syracuse secondary is not good enough to hold up if he has time to throw.
2. Stop the leak
What has happened to the Syracuse run defense?
After giving up 105 rushing yards total to Pittsburgh, Rutgers, and UConn, they have given up 632 rushing yards in the last two weeks to South Florida and Cincinnati.
A defense that was dominant for a three-week stretch has become a leaky faucet of missed tackles, missed assignments, and overall questionable play.
Can Scott Shafer rally the troops in time to shut down Louisville's ground game?
The Cardinals ground game isn't sexy, but it can wear you down if you don't give it the respect it deserves. They run a true two-back system with Senorise Perry rushing for 703 yards on 134 carries while Jeremy Wright has 651 yards on 138 carries.
3. Win the time of possession battle
That said above about the Louisville running game, they are 68th in the country running the ball with just over 156 yards per game. Syracuse is right there with them at 72nd in the country with just over 155 yards per game.
The best defense against the run might be Syracuse's ground game.
Jerome Smith has to continue his streak of 100-yard games (three straight) and attack this Louisville defense. The Cardinals give up 149 yards per game on the ground (49th in the country).
Charlie Strong may have a reputation as a defensive coach, but I talked to several Louisville observers this week and they all agreed that the Syracuse offense could provide a match up issue for this Cardinals defense.
Not only does Smith have to run the ball effectively and eat away the clock, it is time for Prince Tyson-Gulley to provide something other than the so-so games he has provided lately. That's on offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett to figure out how to balance the two effectively.
4. Fill up the empty calories.
Syracuse is ranked 24th in the country in total offense with 463 yards per game.
That looks impressive on the surface, but it is a hollow stat.
The one that really matters is this one.
Syracuse is 75th in the country in scoring offense at 26.4 points per game. Louisville may have a total offense that ranks 45th in the country (430.1 ypg) but they make it count in the scoring department by averaging 34.0 ppg (35th in the country).
5. Red Zone
It is always important to score in the red zone. It is downright critical that Syracuse do it in this game every single time they have the chance.
Louisville is #1 in the country in red zone conversions (97%).
That stat speaks for itself.
OK, let's go back to beginning here.
Remember when I asked you the chances for a Syracuse victory on a scale of 1-10?
Has it changed knowing how much national love the Orange is getting coming into this game?
It hasn't for me.
My number was a 5.
I say Louisville wins 35-21.
Make sure to look here for my "sunny side," "dark side," and "this, that, and the other thing" recaps tomorrow after the game.
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So after all that waiting around to figure out where the heck they would play the Section III girls basketball championship games, they end up in the same place as last year - namely, Onondaga Community College.
Yet after a full menu of Saturday semifinals scattered across Central New York, you won't find many of the 2007 attendees at OCC making a return trip.
Liverpool, CBA, Jamesville-DeWitt, Rome Catholic, New York Mills, West Canada, Clinton - they all got eliminated along the way, but the new blood (which is guaranteed to be present in all five finals) makes this an exciting week ahead.
In Class AA, you'll have Oswego once again trying to climb to the summit, in its fourth final in five years. Will that first championship come against the young and confident Corcoran Cougars?
Certainly the Buccaneers got tested in the AA semifinals against Cicero-North Syracuse. A 25-10 start nearly got thrown away when the Northstars rallied and went ahead in the fourth quarter. It took a key four-point sequence (basket by Christian Scaccia, rebound off a missed free throw by Nikki Carroll), plus a big steal and clinching free throws by Kristina Licatese in the final seconds, to pull out a 58-54 win.
Having survived CNS in the semis for the second year in a row, Oswego now gets Corcoran. Despite starting three juniors and two sophomores, the Cougars seem to be scared of no one, as shown in its 71-57 win over CBA.
Corcoran simply destroyed the Brothers on the boards, with sophomore Carrie Blunt getting 21 rebounds to go with 18 points. Corcoran mixed inside power with big 3-point shots (Irene Hudson also had 18 despite missing a good chunk of the second quarter due to injury), and the Cougars have its shot at a first championship since 1999. So we're sure a drought is to end - either Corcoran's in the short term, or Oswego's in the long term.
Before Corcoran and Oswego take the court at OCC Friday night, Indian River and Mexico will get their turn in Class A following a pair of exciting semifinals.
The Warriors went right to the wire against Cortland, needing some late throws to edge past the Purple Tigers 55-54 as Chloe Armstrong all but carried IR along with 28 points. All of Armstrong's greatness was needed to fend off the 20-point efforts of Cortland teammates Amanda Lawlor and Shannon Finucane.
A bigger story was written at the VVS gym, where no. 4 seed Mexico ousted top seed New Hartford 62-51, keyed by a 22-4 third-quarter eruption. Everything went right for the Tigers as five players reached double figures in scoring and its defense clamped down on Nicole Karam, holding her to 10 points.
Players like Cassi Hall and Crissy Sawyer have taken pressure off the Josbena twins and highlighted a semifinal theme we'll get back to - that stars, alone, aren't enough to win titles, even at the high-school level where a superstar can make more of a difference. So, having taken Karam out, Mexico will try to do the same to Armstrong an her IR mates in a Class A final with no clear favorite.
South Jefferson has always been a B-1 favorite since its run of titles began in 2003. Going for six in a row, the top-seeded Spartans were tight with Watertown IHC in overtime before that famed defense took over, allowing just six total points in the second half to eliminate the Cavaliers 47-32.
This means a trip for South Jefferson to J-D's big gym for the B-1 final against Solvay, a no. 2 seed that was quite relieved to get past Marcellus 34-32 in an ugly game at Liverpool. Here, the 9-12 Mustangs had numerous chances to tie or win in the final minute, but got thwarted. Even when Sarah Holden was intentionally fouled, she missed the free throws with 22 seconds left, allowing the Bearcats to hang on.
Also at J-D, the B-2 titles will be settled between a pair of confident and highly-skilled teams that just happen to be building a big rivalry through their OHSL Liberty meetings.
Cazenovia, the top seed, followed South Jefferson's model, giving up just eight points in the second half to come from behind and end Clinton's reign 40-31. By contrast, Bishop Ludden sped up and sped past Sherburne-Earlville 74-46.
Caz won both times in the regular season over Ludden, the second one an overtime classic. Much attention will be given to Kiley Evans and Molly Byrne, which is fine, but look out for Molly Dougherty for the Lakers and Ashley Cianfriglia for the Gaelic Knights. Whoever produces more will likely see their team win.
We have it in Class C, 22-0 Little Falls against 22-0 Cooperstown for the C-1 title Wednesday at Rome Free Academy. Neither side had easy semifinals, which helped test the two sides' respective willpower.
The Mounties got a big scare from Onondaga before it subdued the Tigers. Coop had the same kind of issues with Pulaski before getting past the Blue Devils 51-39. Now it's the size of Jen Wehner and Sam Fox against the playoff experience of the Mounties in what's bound to be a thriller in Rome.
Of course, the C-2 final comes first at RFA. Beaver River is turning into an impressive top seed, taking out Mohawk 38-31. But the Beavers might be underdogs in the C-2 final against Weedsport, who played all kinds of tough competition in the regular season and shut down Waterville 49-28 for its semifinal win.
Two teams ended up brighter than two stars in the Class D semifinals. Top seed Sackets Harbor, moving to 21-1, took charge in the second quarter against Hamilton, ending Liz Unger's run. On the other end, Richfield Springs allowed New York Mills' Samantha Szkotak to get 27 points, but shut everyone else down and got two big free throws from Jessica Hext with seven seconds left to beat the Marauders 41-39.
The A and AA finals start at 6 p.m. Friday night at OCC, with the D, C and B finals set for the next day at 2 p.m. Now we'll see which championship dreams - some quite familiar, others quite new - will come true.


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Some video game publishers' recent results might make you forget that we should be in the sweet spot of the video game console upgrade cycle. THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI ) is in this camp.
THQ's third-quarter net income dropped a whopping 75% to $15.5 million, or $0.23 per share. However, revenues increased 7% to $509.6 million. Stock compensation expense helped drag down the quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, THQ would have reported earnings of $0.24 per share.
Hold on, though. The quarter also included $27 million in charges related to some project cancellations and write-downs related to certain intellectual properties, as well as $20 million in accelerated amortization expense. Got all that?
Of course, THQ's tough times are old news. Last October, it reduced its fiscal 2008 guidance by a long shot because of product delays and flagging sales. And in January, we got a preview of the quarter, and the stock got hammered on word it was closing down a small studio, canceling some titles, and lowering its third-quarter guidance to $0.22 per share (which, as you can see, it beat just barely).
Maybe it's tough not to be Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS ) or Activision (Nasdaq: ATVI ) (and judging by Electronic Arts' most recent quarter, it's not exactly a cake walk for leaders, either). THQ may have some high-profile partners providing characters for its games -- like World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWE ) , Disney (NYSE: DIS ) , and Viacom's (NYSE: VIA ) Nickelodeon -- but apparently, it's just not enough. Nor does the popularity of consoles like the Wii, PlayStation 3, or Xbox seem to be helping THQ much.
I believe in the lasting trend of video games as entertainment for rapidly expanding demographics -- it's a hot sector that should show impressive growth. However, I'd prefer to focus on the companies that seem to have the leadership positions. THQ's recent struggles tell me this is a stock to pause on for now.


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"Come Follow Me, Christ's call to the person in the pew'' is the theme of St. Joseph the Worker Lenten Mission April 7-9 at 7 nightly at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Blvd., Marrero. Mass is at 6 nightly.
St. Mary Missionary revival
St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church invites the public to its annual Spring Revival April 8-10 at 6:30 p.m., beginning with a half hour of power prayer at 6 p.m. Oliver W. Billups, pastor of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church of Monroe, will be the revivalist.
The Rev. Edward Joseph III is pastor, and Sister Minnie Thompson is the revival coordinator.
Spring Revival at Macedonia Baptist Church
The Rev. Albert Mickel and the Macedonia Baptist Church family will host their annual Spring Revival April 1-3 at 7 nightly at 1219 Cohen St., Marrero The Rev. Daryl LaBat , pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church of Los Angeles, will be the guest revivalist.
On April 18, the church will present "The 7 Last Saying of Jesus Christ from the Cross'' at 7 p.m.
April 20 will be Easter Sunday Service at 8 a.m.
Leadership Excellence
The United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana began a new class of Leadership Excellence Advancement Program March 10-13 at the Feliciana Retreat Center in Norwood. This retreat was the first of six to be held during the two-year, intensive training course.
LEAP is designed to develop potential for fruitful leadership among clergy. The 15 participants who started their training this month have been elders or local pastors for at least five years, yet still have 15 years or more remaining before mandatory retirement age. Eight of the 13 clergy persons who graduated from LEAP in 2013 are now holding positions of more responsibility within the conference.
Participants were chosen based on exhibited gifts in leading their church in professions of faith, worship attendance, membership, missional outreach ministries, and financial giving. Additionally, each applicant's qualifications were affirmed by Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey and the District Superintendent and lay leaders of the church they serve.
West Bank participants are: the Rev. Eunice Chigumira, Brooks Shaw Temple UMC, Belle Chasse, and Timothy Smith, Gretna UMC, Gretna.
Ladies retreat
St. Martha Church, 2555 Apollo Drive, Harvey, will hold its third annual Ladies Retreat, titled "Tending to the Soul,'' April 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The speaker will be Jan Tate. Lunch will be catered by Cafe Hope and is included in the cost of the retreat, which will be $25. Call 504.366.1604 to register.
Aurora Methodist
Melissa Warren, director of the preschool at Aurora Methodist Church, 3300 Eton St., Algiers, announces that the school is registering for the 2014-2015 school year and for the summer. Fall registration is for ages 1-5 and summer is for ages 1-8. Call 504.394.5652.
First Baptist of Westwego
First Baptist Church of Westwego is hosting a free community block party and spring fest on April 5 from noon until 3 p.m. at the A. J. "Catfish" Bourgeois Park in Westwego. Plenty of free food, games, relay races, basketball, a cake walk, music and a spacewalk will be availabe.


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MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Montgomery police have charged a 13-year-old with the capital murder of a 27-year-old man on June 24.
The juvenile is the second suspect charged in the fatal shooting that occurred during the robbery of Nathan Dasher in the 2500 block of Highland Avenue, Sgt. Denise Barnes said.
Fredrick Simmons, 21, was arrested June 26 and charged with capital murder in connection with the crime.
No other details in the homicide have been released.
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Johnson City, NY (WBNG Binghamton) After last month's flood wiped out nearly 100 animals at an area Petco Store, the company says it is unsure if it will return to Johnson City.
Despite highly publicized river flood warnings Petco failed to evacuate all of its animals at its Johnson City Store.
On the company's website today, Petco's CEO Jim Meyers announced that the company has serious concerns about reopening with a full complement of animals at the Harry L. Drive location.
Meyers says, "The risk of future flooding in this location feels simply too great, given how quickly waters can rise and the fact that evacuating animals also poses health and safety risks to animals, as well as to humans."
In the meantime, Meyers says the company is continuing to provide pay and benefits to the Johnson City team.
However, they are encouraging associates to devote some of their to help with flood recovery efforts.


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Figuring it out
Digital marketing's share of SA's total advertising bill could be more than five times higher than previously estimated, says a new study.
The Digital Media & Marketing Association (DMMA) reckons that the digital marketing industry contributes up to 11% of advertising spending (adspend). ACNielsen's Adex expenditure measurement tool recently put the figure at 2% of the R30bn spent annually.
DMMA deputy chairman Jarred Cinman says a study was commissioned in 2011 to find an accurate value of digital marketing spend. This, he says, is more reflective of the sector's contribution.
In a survey conducted by Analytix BI, the country's top 100 advertisers submitted detailed data about their marketing media spend. The survey, which had a 90% response, found that these advertisers spent 10%-11% of their annual media budget on digital platforms.
"It's a reasonably good figure," Cinman says. "I don't think there will ever be a perfect number, the reason being that digital media is a fragmented medium. People spend money in a lot of different ways on digital."
He adds: "If you want to get your message across on TV, for instance, there is only one way to do it and that's to buy airtime from a broadcaster and place your ad. In digital, you can build your own websites, advertise with international players like Google and Facebook (which are not measured by Adex) or buy traditional advertising media."
As part of increasing its pool of information, Cinman says the DMMA wants to attract at least 45 new member agencies by the end of 2012 to bring the total to 200. About 45% of the organisation's current members are online publishers.
DMMA research head Gustav Goosen says the 2% figure reported by Adex is the result of limited sources of information. "Not all publishers are submitting their adspend figures," he says. "Only about 35 online publishers submit theirs. These publishers are also not following the same calculation methodology.
"Last year I was in charge of the DMMA's monitoring portfolio and its sole function was to get publishers to submit adspend numbers. I bumped heads with a lot of publishers to submit figures. Some of them said it was too expensive an exercise to do," he says.
Earlier this year the DMMA's executive committee launched its Publishers Portfolio, headed by 24.com GM Geoff Cohen. The idea was that a publisher speaking to others would promote more submissions of data.
Willem van der Merwe, MD of Trigger Isobar SA, says the amount of advertising spent by digital could be even higher than the DMMA report suggests.
"In our experience, the digital contribution to overall bought media is 15%-30% and in some instances clients have shifted to almost 100%," he says.
"My view is that Adex figures aren't a good indication of digital spend. Things like mobile aren't even measured. The only way you can get a clear view is by speaking directly to clients."


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ALLEN PARK -- Rookie receiver TJ Jones and defensive end Ezekiel Ansah continue to spend the opening week of training camp sidelined by shoulder injuries.
But both players are doing whatever they can to not fall behind.
Ansah is a bigger concern for the Detroit Lions because he's expected to start on the defensive line. He has declined to say when he expects to rejoin the team, but was working individually with a trainer during Tuesday's practice.
He even was hitting a practice dummy, arms extended, a good sign he is nearing a return.
Jones also has started working out individually, including running after practice. But he's not catching passes yet and is unsure whether he'll be ready for the start of the season.
"Depends on how long my body wants to heal," he told MLive after Tuesday's practice. "Right now I'm just focused on coming back as strong and as healthy as I can be, for whenever that day is.
"I mean, I'm ready now. By the time the season comes, I'm going to want to be ready. But we'll just have to make that decision then, based on how my body is. I wanted to be out there today. Missing days, even though it's just practice right now, it's not fun."
Jones is a sixth-round pick out of Notre Dame. The more time he misses, the longer his odds become of making the team.
He injured his shoulder Dec. 28 in Notre Dame's win against Rutgers in the Pinstripe Bowl. The pain lingered for about six months before doctors diagnosed the specific problem.
He declined to disclose that issue.
Jones watches every practice with a script of plays in front of him so that he can absorb the playbook and his role in it. He said he's focusing on the "Z" and "F" positions -- "F" is the slot in this scheme -- but also is slowly learning the "X," which is Calvin Johnson's spot.
"Trying to learn the offense in its entirety so that I don't get pigeonholed," he said.


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Biometric access system benefits from smoking ban
Security Park | July 16, 2007
The smoking ban which came into force on the 1st of July is providing a boost for Newcastle upon Tyne based fingerprint entry' specialist UK Biometrics Ltd, as nightclubs seek a secure way to allow customers out of their venue for a cigarette.
The city centre location of many nightclubs means installing an outdoor smoking area is not an option. Current ticket, swipe card or hand-stamp identification methods are open to abuse since they can be swapped outside the venue, putting owners at risk of allowing under age drinkers or known trouble makers entrance.
With the UK Biometrics Membership System, developed on Tyneside, nightclub management know that the person re-entering the club after a cigarette break is the person who originally paid to enter.
UK Biometrics Managing Director Matthew James said: Allowing exit and re-entry to a venue has always been a feature of our system, but we noticed a massive increase in interest when we attended BAR07 exhibition at Earls Court in early June this year. Since then we have been demonstrating the system to venue owners and managers throughout the UK. Our ability to allow people to leave for a smoke and re-enter is a welcome catalyst to sales.
The first UK nightclub to install a biometric access system was Blu Bambu in Newcastle's Bigg Market in April 2005 when it was haled by Newcastle City Commander, Chief Superintendent Chris Matchell as an absolutely brilliant idea. Since then the system has been installed in clubs and venues throughout the UK.
Customers bring quality ID (passport, driving licence) only once, register their fingerprint on the system, and thereafter staff know exactly who they are. No actual fingerprints are stored so concerns over human rights can be allayed. Instead the system recognises key points on the fingerprint and converts these into data which is then encrypted and stored.
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LAMBERTON - A 71-year-old retired Red Rock Central High School science teacher finds health and satisfaction these days on his 27-inch, 21-speed, hybrid bicycle.
If the weather is nice, it isn't unusual for Ray Gorder to rise before the sun and ride his bicycle in and around town, logging each tenth of a mile with an odometer, then logging his mileage on a calendar with other things he does.
"I go to bed early, get up early, ride my bike, golf, take no medications, eat pretty much what I want, and feel good," Gorder said.
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Retired Red Rock Central High School science teacher Ray Gorder stands next to his 21-speed, Schwinn bicycle he enjoys riding around Lamberton and in the Phoenix, Ariz. area during the winter months. He'll log 14,000 miles on the bike this year.
Admitting he weighed about 285 pounds a few years ago, Gorder began eating smaller portions of food and riding his bicycle whenever weather allowed. He now weighs about 210 pounds.
On a typical spring, summer or fall day, he'll ride his bike seven miles from Lamberton to the Sanborn golf course, golf nine holes, get back on his bike and ride home.
He takes his bicycle on camping trips. After New Year's he'll take it to Apache Junction (near Mesa), Ariz. where he'll spend January, February and March biking 50 to 60 miles a day, before returning to Lamberton.
"I ride the bike just about wherever I go if I can," Gorder said. "I enjoy seeing and hearing wildlife, most often birds, maybe a deer."
His bicycle has two battery-powered headlights, a flashing taillight and reflectors that enable him to ride in the darkness if he desires.
Gorder said he was bicycling in a wooded area while camping near Park Rapids a few years ago when he came upon a black bear in the road. He quickly turned the bike around and began peddling quickly the other way. The bear didn't chase him.
"I'd like to see more people riding bicycles. Most people don't know it's such a good thing," Gorder added. "It makes me feel refreshed."
His bicycle isn't ultra-light, but it is fairly light, with a thickly-padded seat. It is sort of a hybrid between a mountain and touring bike.
The only maintenance he regularly does is rotate tires. The rear tire wears about three times as fast as the front one, he said.
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By GEORGE LENKER
Nerissa Nields wrote an entire album's worth of songs in February, but you'll probably only hear a few of them when The Nields--a duo of Nerissa and her sister Katryna--play The Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton on Saturday night.
And don't expect to ever hear this entire "album," either.
"February was 'Album Writing Month' where we're challenged to write 14 songs in 28 days, but what I wrote is really not an album because half were kids' songs and half were adult songs," Nields said in a telephone interview last week. "The adult songs are mostly keepers, but maybe only half the kids songs are."
Nields said that realizing which songs are worth putting effort into developing is a skill she's enhanced over the years.
"I used to be very parsimonious and beat a song into ground trying to get it to work," she said. "But you learn that nature has an overabundance of creativity. So not everything is going to be keeper, but I don't worry about it."
Then again, when you do as much writing as Nields does, it might be hard to figure out which format you should be using in the first place, never mind how or where it ends up. Nields not only pens songs, she also writes books and a blog, as well as conducting writing workshops. But she has a simple way of keeping things straight.
"About 95 percent of time, the muse follows my lead," she said "If I'm intentionally setting up to write songs, my radar is up for song ideas. But right now I'm focusing on my blog and so I'm writing in very direct and revealing, even confessional way, with a little humor added in."
Nields said she also has one new novel finished and another one about one-third toward completion. Nields first book was "Plastic Angel," a story about music and friendship between two teens. She recently collaborated with her sister, who did the illustrations, on a manual for people in their 20s called "How to Be an Adult."
"It was actually Katryna who had the idea when she was fresh out of college, but I bandied it around for years and didn't write it until I got pregnant," she said.
Collaboration is second nature to the two sisters and Nields added that they don't really ever fight about the music, like some musical siblings do. She recounted how at the formation of the band, Katryna didn't simply want to play Art Garfunkel to Nerissa's Paul Simon--something Nerissa agreed to.
"She's definitely an equal partner," Nields said.
Nor does Nerissa squabble with Katryna's husband, Dave Chalfant, who produces all their records.
"We're beyond that and I feel like our sound is married to him, which makes sense since one of us is married to him," she said with a laugh. "Maybe it's because I'm a little lazy or maybe just busy, but I'm always mostly just interested in writing. We're all on a journey together and I really trust him and I don't argue with either of them. My role is to be the writer and they are the developers of the songs."


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NBT Bank offers a reward for information that leads to finding the man who robbed a branch in Otsego County.
A man stole cash from the NBT Bank in Edmeston on May 19, 2009.
State Police say he handed the teller a note demanding money and fled on foot.
NBT is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible.
State Police say they have a person of interest in the investigation.
Troopers want to question David Lolik, 38, of Edmeston.
He's about 6' 3" weighing around 240 pounds.
He may have some facial hair but also may have tried to alter his appearance.
Lolik was last seen in Schenectady on the day of the robbery.
State Police say he also has ties to the Town of Hartwick, Norwich, Oneonta.
Anyone with information on Lolik's whereabouts can call the New York State Police at 607-561-7400 or NBT at 607-226-0509.
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In an effort to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy, Or Chadash of Readington Township has reached out to Temple Shalom, a reform synagogue located in Aberdeen, whose community was considerably hard-hit by the hurricane. The response received from Rabbi Larry Malinger was:
"Thank you to everyone who has reached out checking up on us. We are one of the few lucky Bayshore communities in that we sustained some damage to our building, but are able to use it and we have created a warm, community center for now inviting people to power up, get warm, have something to eat, and create a renewed feeling of community. We have congregants and their friends who were decimated in the Bayshore communities of Laurence Harbor, Keyport, Union Beach, Keansburg and Atlantic Highlands."
Temple Shalom is a distribution site for the Bayshore communities and Or Chadash has been asked to collect very specific items. Collection times and items needed include:
Thursday, Nov. 15, 4-8 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 16, 6:30-9 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m. to noon; and Sunday, Nov. 18, 9-10:15 a.m.
On Sunday, Nov. 18, members of Or Chadash will be driving to Temple Shalom in Aberdeen to deliver the items we collected.
Items needed include: Similac Baby Formula (powder); Enfamil Baby Formula (powder); Pull-ups; Diapers size 3 and up (only); female sanitary products; soap; and cleaning supplies.
Those who would like to participate by donating money, an online option is set up. Monetary donations need to be received by Saturday, Nov. 17, at noon in order to purchase the items and add them to the delivery they are making on Sunday, Nov. 18. Visit orchadash.wufoo.com/forms/or-chadash-cares-hurricane-sandy-relief/ to make a donation.
Or Chadash is at 149 Foothill Road. Visit orchadash-nj.org or call 908-806-2122 for more information.


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ANN ARBOR -- Jabrill Peppers' commitment has fueled Michigan's rise to the top of another 2014 recruiting ranking.
And it's a big one.
The Wolverines sprung four spots to the top of 247's composite ranking, which is unique in the recruiting world in that it doesn't ignore other outlets. It's essentially a compilation of rankings from the major services, making it one of the best overall surveys for a class.
Michigan is at the top, and it's not close. The difference between the Wolverines and No. 2 Texas A&M (8.31 points) is almost twice the difference between the No. 2 Aggies and No. 5 Notre Dame (4.77).
The closest Big Ten team is Ohio State at No. 8.
Michigan was No. 1 according to ESPN, even prior to the Peppers commit. It climbed to No. 3 per Scout and No. 4 per Rivals after the big pledge.
The Wolverines likely won't finish the cycle atop the rankings because they are expected to field a smaller class than most schools. They currently have room for 14 signees -- so, four more spots -- but that's expected to grow to anywhere from 16-20 based on attrition.
As for now, it's the nation's finest class. A look at its members:
Ian Bunting
Hometown: Hinsdale, Ill.
Position: Tight end
Size:6-foot-7, 215 pounds
Rivals: Three stars, No. 18 TE
Scout: Three stars, No. 19 TE
ESPN: Four stars, No. 5 TE
247: Four stars, No. 11 TE
Juwan Bushell-Beatty
Hometown: Paramus, N.J.
Position: Offensive line
Size:6-foot-5, 295 pounds
Rivals: Three stars, No. 27 OT
Scout: Three stars, No. 44 OT
ESPN: Four stars, No. 10 OT
247: Four stars, No. 18 OT
Mason Cole
Hometown: Tarpon Springs Fla.
Position: Offensive line
Size:6-foot-5, 275 pounds
Rivals: Four stars, No. 14 OT
Scout: Four stars, No. 29 OT
ESPN:Four stars, No. 15 OT
247: Four stars, No. 7 OG
Michael Ferns
Hometown: St. Clairsville, Ohio
Position: Linebacker
Size:6-foot-3, 233 pounds
Rivals: Four stars, No. 11 ILB
Scout: Four stars, No. 7 MLB
ESPN: Four stars, No. 7 ILB
247: Four stars, No. 8 ILB
Drake Harris
Hometown: Grand Rapids
Position: Receiver
Size:6-foot-4, 180 pounds
Rivals: Four stars, No. 6 WR
Scout: Four stars, No. 3 WR
ESPN: Four stars, No. 11 WR
247: Four stars, No. 4 WR
Lawrence Marshall
Hometown: Southfield
Position: Defensive end
Size:6-foot-4, 205 pounds
Rivals:Three stars, No. 17 WDE
Scout: Four stars, No. 15 DE
ESPN: Four stars, No. 12 DE
247: Four stars, No. 12 WDE
Bryan Mone
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Position: Defensive tackle
Size:6-foot-4, 315 pounds
Rivals: Four stars, No. 14 DT
Scout: Four stars, No. 6 DT
ESPN: Four stars, No. 7 DT
247: Four stars, No. 5 DT
Jabrill Peppers
Hometown: Paramus, N.J.
Position: Cornerback
Size:6-foot-1, 205 pounds
Rivals:Five stars, No. 1 CB
Scout: Five stars, No. 4 CB
ESPN: Five stars, No. 1 CB
247: Five stars, No. 1 ATH
Wilton Speight
Hometown: Richmond, Va.
Position: Quarterback
Size:6-foot-6, 217 pounds
Rivals: Three stars, No. 21 pro-style QB
Scout: Three stars, No. 21 QB
ESPN: Four stars, No. 4 pro-style QB
247: Three stars, No. 37 pro-style QB
Maurice Ways
Hometown: Beverly Hills, Mich.
Position: Receiver
Size:6-foot-4, 190 pounds
Rivals: Three stars, No. 62 WR
Scout: Three stars, No. 54 WR
ESPN: No stars, unranked
247: Three stars, No. 85 WR
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Mary River cod
Mary River cod (Maccullochella mariensis) are a Maccullochella cod found in the coastal Mary River system of southern Queensland, Australia. Mary River cod are significant because they are the most northerly of the four Maccullochella cods found or once found in coastal river systems of eastern Australia.
A large fish, reliably recorded to at least 27 kilograms in the early years of European settlement. Very similar in appearance to Murray cod and eastern freshwater cod; a striking looking, deep-bodied fish with dark green or black mottling. Curiously, Mary River cod have a slightly shorter, thicker caudal peduncle (tail wrist) than the other cod species.
Mary River Cod are subject to the usual story of woe. Incredibly abundant at the time of first European settlement, they were grossly overfished with nets, lines and explosives by the early European settlers and, as with other Maccullochella cods, were even used as pig feed. This overfishing, combined with the massive siltation of their habitats by land-clearing, destruction of riparian vegetation and cattle trampling river banks, and dams and weirs blocking migration, rapidly caught up with this large, slow-growing, long-lived Maccullochella cod species, as it has with all its close relatives.
Taxonomically, Mary River cod were once designated as "Maccullochella peelii mariensis", which denoted that they were a sub-species of the Murray cod, Maccullochella peelii. This was done on the basis of studies of muscle proteins and enzymes.
As of 2010, after studies of mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, Mary River cod have been raised to full species status (Maccullochella mariensis) (Nock et al., 2010). This research reveals the Mary River cod's closest relative is the eastern freshwater cod (Maccullochella ikei) of the Clarence River system.
- Nock C.J., Elphinstone M.S., Rowland S.J. and Baverstock, P.R. (2010). Phylogenetics and revised taxonomy of the Australianfreshwater cod genus, Maccullochella (Percichthyidae). Marine and Freshwater Research 61: 980–991.
- Rowland, S.J. (1993). Maccullochella ikei, an endangered species of freshwater cod (Pisces: Percichthyidae) from the Clarence River System, NSW, and M. peelii mariensis, a new subspecies from the Mary River System, QLD. Records of the Australian Museum 45: 121-145.
- Simpson, R.R. and Mapleston, R.J. (2002). Movements and Habitat Use by the Endangered Australian Freshwater Mary River cod, Maccullochella peelii mariensis. Environmental Biology of Fishes 65: 401–410.


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The Dupont Circle Hotel is a 4-star city center Washington boutique hotel in Dupont Circle within a 5-minute walk of Embassy of India and 20 minutes from George Washington University. You'll also be within a 30-minute walk of White House and National World War II Memorial.
This hotel offers a restaurant, dry cleaning/laundry and an elevator (lift). Guests can also enjoy drinks as there is a bar/lounge. Whether you are visiting Washington for business or on holiday, make sure you take time out to relax as you will find a fitness center on offer.
This hotel offers a restaurant, dry cleaning/laundry and an elevator (lift). Guests can also enjoy drinks as there is a bar/lounge. Whether you are visiting Washington for business or on holiday, make sure you take time out to relax as you will find a fitness center on offer.
Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide tour/ticket assistance. Guests can make use of the free WiFi and high-speed (wired) Internet access.
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- This hotel has 327 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 9 floors
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- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets allowed *
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- Smoke-free property
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Food and drink
- Breakfast (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
- Fitness facilities
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
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- Business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 10
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms 7
- Conference space size (feet) - 9000
- Conference space size (meters) - 836
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 2009
- Elevator/lift
- Garden
- Fireplace in lobby
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
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Home comforts
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
Be entertained
- 32-inch flat-screen TV
- Premium TV channels
- MP3 docking station
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
Food and drink
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Microwave (on request)
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
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Valet parking costs USD 38.00 per night
Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.00 per night
Breakfast costs between USD 20 and USD 22 per person (approximately)
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
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Syracuse, NY -- A man who was convicted in July of resisting arrest and criminal possession of a weapon said in court today that he should not receive an enhanced sentence for having prior felonies on his record.
Matthew Roach argued --at one point -- that the convictions don't exist because his name is not listed on the paperwork documenting his record.
Before his latest conviction, Roach's case was reviewed by the Syracuse Citizen Review Board, which determined that Syracuse police used excessive force during Roach's February arrest.
However, a jury in Onondaga County Court found that Roach was guilty of resisting when officers responded to a call that Roach was threatening another man with a machete.
The issues discussed at a hearing today were restricted to Roach's arguments about his record.
At first, Roach said that he doesn't have a felony record and that paperwork in the system documenting any alleged prior felony did not include his name.
Brunetti told Roach that the paperwork has identification numbers associated with his case and his name, and that the papers could be amended to include his name.
"What name?" Roach asked.
"Matthew Roach," Brunetti responded.
And then Roach said his name was actually Matthew Brandon.
Prosecutor Frederick McRoberts called witnesses to the stand in order to prove that Roach was convicted of two felonies in 2002 in a domestic violence case and served a state prison sentence.
The first witness was Margaret Dushatinski, the regional coordinator of inmate movement at the state department of corrections.
Dushatinski testified that Matthew Roach entered incarceration on Aug. 26, 2002 and exited on March 14, 2005.
Next on the stand was Chief Assistant District Attorney Matthew Doran. Doran prosecuted Roach's prior felony case. He testified that Roach was found guilty by a jury of first-degree criminal contempt, third-degree intimidation of a witness or victim, third-degree assault and resisting arrest.
Doran testified that Roach was sentenced on Aug. 16, 2002 to an indeterminate sentence of one to three years on each felony, and one year on each misdemeanor.
A month ago, Roach and his girlfriend both acknowledged his previous record in an interview with The Post-Standard.
At the end of the hearing, Roach argued that he was ineffectively represented by his lawyer during his first trial. He said any conviction was made in violation of his constitutional rights because his lawyer did not make the proper arguments in his defense at trial.
He was also ineffectively represented at his last trial, he said. And he added that his newly-assigned lawyer today had come unprepared for the hearing, causing him to have to represent himself.
Brunetti said he will render a decision on the matters next Friday, Sept. 20.
Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the regional coordinator of inmate movement at the state Department of Corrections. Her name is Margaret Dushatinski, according to the Department of Corrections. -- July 14, 2014


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The Stowe Lions by John Cheere
WMF Britain welcomed a milestone event in April 2013: the return of the Stowe lions. In a fitting acknowledgement of our partnership with Stowe House Preservation Trust, these magnificent creatures, sculpted in lead with extraordinary detail, have now been reinstated to the plinths they knew in the eighteenth century, ninety years after they were sold in Stowe's 1921 sale.
Their story is a curious one. It is clear that they were based on the 'Medici Lions' commissioned by Ferdinando I de'Medici, and originally set in the Loggia dei Leoni at the Villa Medici, Rome. The basis was an antique Roman marble relief. This was worked up as a full figure looking to its right, by Giovanni di Scherano Fancelli in c.1598, and accompanied by a mirror-image version by contemporary sculptor Flaminio Vacca (1538-1605).
That original pair remained in Rome until 1789, before being moved to Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, where they can still be seen today. The two sculptures were hugely influential in eighteenth-century Europe: copies and versions can be found from landscape gardens to mantlepieces.
The date of purchase of lead versions of the sculptures by Stowe House's owner Richard Temple-Grenville (owned Stowe 1749-79) is unknown; indeed the attribution of these tooled casts to John Cheere (1709-87) was only made this year when conservator Rupert Harris found evidence of surface tooling characteristic of Cheere's workshop.
John Cheere was a prodigious sculptor in lead, supplying the figures that adorn Queluz Palace Gardens, Lisbon, purchased from his Piccadilly atelier in 1755 – they were themselves a previous project of World Monuments Fund. The Stowe Lions may date from slightly later, as they were placed on limestone plinths cut for the steps to the South Front portico of Stowe, completed in the early 1770s to the amended designs of Robert Adam. They were originally painted golden yellow to match the limestone.
It is believed that the casts were made from the originals when in Rome, as Vacca's impresa is precisely duplicated from his version. This would be extraordinary evidence for the reach and industry of Cheere's workshop and could relate to Italians at Stowe such as Borra and Valdrè.
When Stowe House and its grounds were parcelled up for auction in 1921, and its applied arts were sold off, the lions began their journey to Stanley Park, Blackpool, where they arrived in 1926. They were accompanied by other figures from Stowe such as shepherds and shepherdesses (probably from the Grecian Valley, after 1749), several of which were stolen by metal thieves in August 2011. Having been sawn off at the ankles, these were probably melted down for scrap value. The lions were subsequently deemed to be at severe risk.
WMF Britain and Stowe House entered into negotiations with Blackpool Council to safeguard the lions by repatriating them to Stowe on a long lease, in return for providing replacement casts for Blackpool which will be reinforced to prevent their theft from new stone plinths.
The conservation work began in summer 2012. Dismantling at Blackpool revealed that the lions' iron fixing pins into the stone plinths were in poor condition and had rusted away, about to snap. This could easily have led to a lethal collapse, and would also have facilitated their theft, so the exchange was particularly timely.
Once in Rupert Harris' studio in Bow, East London, it was clear that the lions had suffered from graffiti scratches, and the more serious effects of wear and compression from children sitting on their backs. This had deformed the internal iron framework. Rupert replaced the frames in stainless steel, and sections of the sculptures were removed and re-welded to allow this. The surface was re-tooled with an authentic finish. Casts were made, and replicas produced for Blackpool – with substantial stainless steel pins through the ankles. An important legacy is the production of moulds which will enable future models to be created, and any damage repaired on the basis of evidence.
On 3rd April, to make way for the Cheere lions, the malnourished stone lions of 1927 by John Bickerdike were removed from the plinths in a steel cage design by the Morton Partnership, calculated to spread the load and avoid splitting. They were re-set by the Chapel, a contemporary building.
We are delighted to have received donations of over £325,000 for the repatriation and conservation of the Stowe lions. The generous support of the Paul Mellon Estate, The Linbury Trust and many other kind donors has helped to secure the future of these important works of art. On 9th April 2013, the lions were craned into position and fixed to the original Northamptonshire stone plinths.
Since settling back in, the lions have reclaimed their place as the majestic guardians of Stowe House. Keeping watch at the South Portico, they are poised to welcome the 150,000 annual visitors who approach the mansion from the National Trust's New Inn entrance.
Thank you to all the donors who contributed to this special project.
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An important legacy is the production of moulds which will enable future models to be created, and any damage repaired on the basis of evidence. The generous support of the Paul Mellon Estate has secured these works of art that, due to their attribution, are now valued at c. £1 million.
The overwhelming benefit will be for the thousands of visitors to Stowe who will be welcomed by these hugely impressive guardians - the best possible finishing touch to a £20 million project.


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Transcendental Meditation Technique teacher John Harrod will be speaking tonight in Madison on TM and its applications, including possibly treating veterans dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The lecture will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse at 111 Edgewater Drive, just past the entrance to Edgewater subdivision off Zierdt Road in Madison.
Harrod will cover TM's benefits for those with heart disease, PTSD and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The seminar is free and open to the public.


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Washington, D.C. (Northland's NewsCenter) - Minnesota 8th District Congressman Chip Cravaack is urging extreme caution in the acquisition of Cirrus Aircraft by a China-based company.
In a letter Friday, the Freshmen Republican congressman told the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States about his concerns involving the transfer of the Duluth-based company to CAIGA.
He says the company is essentially owned and operated by a Chinese government-run defense contractor.
The Congressman worries the company will use technology developed by Cirrus for military defense.
"I'm very concerned with Chinese history of reverse engineering," The Congressman told the Northland's NewsCenter on the phone. "What they do is take our components and are able use them as dual tech for their military aircraft. We do not need to be sending our technology overseas."
The Congressman says he's also concerned about the future of jobs at Cirrus Aircraft.
A group of US Businessman are forming a group in hopes of making a counter offer on Cirrus.
Todd Simmons, the VP of Marketing for Cirrus Aircraft, told the Northland's NewsCenter the letter comes as a surprise and is unwarranted. Simmons says quote "The CAIGA transaction is an investment in Duluth and our local communities."
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Once an athlete retires, they tend to spend the rest of their lives playing golf and what not. However, most of these athletes possess skills and attributes that could be put to good use.
Chael Sonnen is one of those athletes who is exceptionally skilled in things other than fighting. Love him or hate him, nobody can deny that he is a great speaker and an intelligent person. Therefore, it'd be a shame if he was to retire from MMA and live the rest of his life away in a lush pad in Oregon. He has skills that should be utilized. For example, Sonnen has a skill-set that would be great for somebody who is required to speak a lot for their career.
I did not include any silly career suggestions for Chael Sonnen (in case he decides he is going to hunt me down). That is for you, the readers, to come up with. Leave your suggestions in the comments below!
This article is just a bit of fun and a discussion point for fans to let others know their opinions about Chael Sonnen.


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North Korea carried out its third and largest nuclear test since 2006 on Tuesday, drawing international condemnation and a rebuke from China, the nation's closest ally.
According to The Guardian, the nuclear test may have been planned to coincide with President Obama's State of the Union address, or it may have been a commemoration of the late Kim Jong Il's birthday. Regardless, North Korea now claims to have achieved a more advanced nuclear capability.
The test was first detected in the form of a 4.9 magnitude earthquake.
North Korean state media later confirmed the test with a propagandistic flair that defies imitation, as quoted by the BBC:
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Syracuse, NY -- Chris Deverso appeared before County Court Judge Joseph Fahey today after saying he lied to the judge this fall about his guilt in an arson case.
He's due back next for trial in January, accused of staging a fiery torching of two Camaros to recoup insurance money.
Deverso had pleaded guilty this summer to attempted arson, with a sentence promise of five years' probation, with six months in jail.
But before sentencing, he told a probation officer that he lied to Fahey and was actually innocent.
"I stood before God and the judge and lied," Deverso later admitted he said.
So now, the man once known for fighting the state to save Rocky the fish and for being an outspoken advocate against drunken driving after his daughter's death in a crash will be tried on arson and insurance fraud.
Authorities said he paid Robert Swartz to set fire to a 40-bay garage where the Camaros were stored at the Norstar Apartments in Clay. The two cars had a combined value of about $80,000.
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LANSING — A lively crowd of nonprofit organization members and charity poker advocates gathered at the state Capitol to express their opposition to proposed charitable gaming rule changes.
More than 140 people packed into a meeting room and an overflow space on Thursday afternoon for a legislative committee hearing on proposed rules that would limit and further regulate so-called "millionaire parties" that allow nonprofit groups to raise funds by hosting casino-style games such as Texas Hold 'em and blackjack.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board wants stricter rules that officials say address problems with gaming violations and violence at some permanent poker rooms while making sure charities' best interests are protected. State officials contend the law was never designed for what has become a multi-million dollar industry.
"Charitable poker began as a good cause, evolved into a highly lucrative business, and has degenerated into a racket," said Dave Murley, deputy legal counsel for Gov. Rick Snyder.
Murley's comment elicited boos from the crowd, which included several members of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lions Club and other nonprofits.
Charities, poker room operators, dealers and players all oppose the proposed rules, arguing that it will hurt nonprofit fundraising and result in lost jobs for dealers and other poker room employees. The Michigan Charitable Gaming Association supports legislation that would keep poker rooms open while outlining penalties for violations and ensuring accountability and transparency.
The association wants to be part of the solution, but doesn't think the proposed rules would properly address the issues, said Ron Pioch, member of the gaming association and Knights of Columbus in Grand Ledge.
Neither does Geo Marvasa, general manager at Electric Stick poker room in Westland. The room closed in May after a devastating fire.
"I don't understand how you guys are saying that this is good for charities by regulating it so much … you're not helping the charities, you're hurting them," Marvasa said.
There are roughly 40 permanent poker rooms that partner with charities to host multiple games each day. The state recently suspended charitable gaming operations at two Flint-area poker rooms, marking 16 locations that have been shut down by the state since 2010 due to allegations of illegal gambling and other violations.
On Thursday gaming control executive director Rick Kalm said he wants to lift a moratorium on new charity poker locations that's been in place since 2011.
He also outlined his latest draft rule proposal, which would limit poker rooms or other locations to hosting no more than 120 days of millionaire party events each year and give the board's executive director authority to further limit the days for particular locations.
Locations would be limited to hosting one charity's event per day with maximum chip sales of $15,000. Some poker rooms previously ran six charities with chips sales of up to $90,000.
The rules are different from proposed changes released last month, which would have limited games to 30 days per year. Kalm originally wanted to mandate a midnight closing time for the events, but now says he may allow certain locations to stay open as late as 2 a.m. depending on the situation.
Kalm said he's listening to feedback from charities and wants to ensure they're still able to raise money through gaming. He wants charities to be more involved in the games in order to ensure the poker rooms aren't taking advantage of them.
But some charities remain worried that the rules will push out permanent poker rooms, which they rely on to provide the facilities, equipment, dealers and expertise to run the games.
The rules do not need full approval of the House and Senate. They'll go through the administrative rule process that involves a joint legislative committee with members from each chamber. A public hearing should take place next month, but a date has not yet been scheduled.
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TRENTON – A hot evening in Trenton's Villa Park section erupted into a street fight after a personal dispute between two women Tuesday, police reported.
One of the women received a laceration from an unknown object during the melee, which she told police had 50 to 75 people fighting on the street. The group had mostly dispersed by the time police arrived on Fairmount Avenue off Hamilton, and no arrests were made.
But police are looking to question several people about the incident, Lt. Steve Varn said.
Officers were called out to Fairmount at 7:18 p.m. on a report of a large street fight and did not find any victims at the scene.
While police were on scene, they received a call from the Capital Health Regional Medical Center emergency room that two victims had walked into the hospital with injuries sustained in the fight. The 18-year-old female victim who police believe was one of the original combatants suffered a large laceration to her back, while a 21-year-old male with her had a laceration to his lip, a broken tooth, and several abrasions.
Police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call (609) 989-4170, or the Confidential Tip Line at (609) 989-3663.
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Mocha contemplates poking the bunny. No, Mocha, not on Easter!
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The One Where I Try to Explain Where the Hell I've Been.
Sometimes, late at night, I lie in bed listening to the dog dig a hole in the carpet under my bed and think fondly of you, my blog people.
I like to think of you gathered peacefully together, all of you in colorful winter hats, gently adrift on an ice flow. I broke you off from the mainland somehow, and there is a taciturn polar bear by my side, I think his name is Carl, watching with me as you bob off into the horizon.
In my imagination the ice flow is not like the kind where the village has cast you out and sent you out to your death. Don't even worry. It's more like a floating party, like a frozen cocktail party, because the ice chunk you're on is a little teeter-y, and any dancing or highly animated Pictionary games would take us back to the death scenario.
Pretty soon you're just like tiny specks in the distance, and then it's just me and Carl, and polar bears don't get my sense of humor, apparently, so it's quiet. Too quiet.
I think, I wish they'd float back here. Only then I see it in the wise bear's eyes; I'm the one adrift.
I know. It's pretty deep. Also, besides destroying the carpet, the dog is stealing clementines from the kitchen and storing them under there so I need to remember to check for rotten fruit again. That dog loves produce.
Anyway, I had very good intentions for regular posting this year, but then the world got dangerous. For instance. You know how all of a sudden the nefarious nature of teachers has been revealed to the unsuspecting nation? And how we are draining the US economy dry with our opulent lifestyles? ( Seriously, the teacher next to me must have three or four gauzy, Stevie Nicks-style skirts in her wardrobe where one would do. Sheer wanton excess. ) You probably also know how teachers are systematically breaking the spirits of children, and in between acts of cruelty are taking long breaks from the work we don't do.
So, I was trying to absorb this sudden elevation of my status to supervillain, and then the whole news thing with that teacher and her controversial blog entry happened, and it reminded me that teachers are to be seen and not heard.
Which is hard when you write a blog that includes stories from your classroom from time to time, and also part of your head is identifiable in your profile picture, and some enterprising and vindictive helicopter mom could easily piece it all together and come a-calling. I felt like maybe I should delete everything in my blog except maybe the posts about cats and beards, and just hush up.
I retreated from the blog world to the safety of my home, which was okay until the police started showing up in the neighborhood. The first time it was kind of fun, because the NASCAR neighbors got evicted and left the house locked up, and the sheriff had to break into the window in his tight uniform pants and holster belt, not that I was watching or anything, and after he left I went out to "get the mail" and the homeowner said "Hey come look at this!!"
So I did, just to be polite, and she took me in the house to show me all the trash they left behind, like six pairs of broken eyeglasses, and pizza boxes and meat on the counters, and what looked like drifts of yak hair in every room. Are yaks legal in town?
The next time the police came it was to arrest the sex offender we didn't know had come to live in the house behind ours. Imagine our surprise! They took him away in hand cuffs, but I don't know where he is now. I think if someone starts watching loud Doris Day movies at 2 am over there again we'll know to lock up the kids.
I guess what I'm saying is, I've missed you, my floating friends, and seeing as nowhere is safe anymore, I might as well enjoy myself and hang out here with you, if you don't mind. Let's just pretend that I work for the DMV or something for awhile. People love those guys.
I've got clementines if anyone's hungry. Some of them don't have tooth marks.
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Thinking of commuting by bike? Want fitter, happier, more productive employees who take less time off work? Looking to improve the quality of life for your family?
"Spokes People" is the perfect documentary to watch for this reason, and a great video to share with your employees, coworkers, friends, or family members who are considering taking the leap to commute by bicycle.
Full of commuting facts, statistics and real stories from individuals and families who bike for transportation, even those who haven't mounted a bike in years might find themselves inspired to leave the car at home and bike the drive.
If Americans biked to work once a week, the effect would be comparable to taking 48 million vehicles off the road daily.
"Spokes People" a Bike-umentary from Nic Christie.
Based in the one of the world's "most dangerous cities to ride a bicycle" the audience learns to appreciate just what it's like to ride in traffic.
Featuring Kerri Caffrey of CommuteOrlando.comRodney Youngblood Jr - a major airline mechanicJesse & Angie Ross - a couple who is living "car lite" and has two childrenKitzzy Aviles & Jason Buckner - enthusiasts who travel to work in a "bike bus"and the uniformed motorists of Orlando, FLDirected & Edited by Nic ChristieExecutively Produced by Robert Seidler, Seidler ProductionsIn conjunction with The Art Institute of Jacksonville's Digital Film ProgramCopyright 2010


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Complications from hand-foot-and-mouth disease rarely occur, but they may include pneumonia, inflammation of the heart or brain, or miscarriage in pregnant women who become infected.
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is not related to foot-and-mouth disease seen in animals.
Small, red areas of the lining of the mouth, tongue, gums, or throat develop into blisters and rapidly form sores with loss of tissue (ulcerations). Lesions develop a shallow, yellow-gray base and a red surrounding area. Lesions on arms and legs (extremities) begin as red, flat spots that produce oval or football-shaped blisters, surrounded with red coloration. Hand and foot lesions are common on the sides and backs of the fingers and toes. Palms and soles may also be affected.
The skin lesions associated with hand-foot-and-mouth disease may be painful.
In about a week, the rash will disappear and your child will feel better.
Although most pregnant women who become infected with hand-foot-and-mouth disease have no symptoms or just a mild illness, a woman infected shortly before delivery could pass the infection to her baby, who may become very ill. Therefore, any infected child should avoid contact with pregnant women, particularly in late pregnancy.
You may choose to keep your child out of school or day care, but it is not clear this will prevent others from becoming infected, as the illness probably infected others before symptoms were noticed.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen may be used for fever and pain. (Do not use aspirin for children under 12.)
Be sure your child drinks plenty of fluids to stay well hydrated. The child may tolerate cold milk products better than fruit juices.
Antibiotics do not help hand-foot-and-mouth disease. The doctor will likely recommend that you give the child fluids and something to relieve the pain.


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BACKGROUND: Neurophysiological monitoring is routinely used during neurosurgical procedures. Use of neurophysiological monitoring has extended to neuroendovascular procedures, but evidence of its impact on clinical outcome in this arena is limited.
OBJECTIVE: To report the incidence of significant intraoperative somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP) changes during neuroendovascular surgery and to correlate SSEP changes with clinical outcomes.
METHODS: Patients who underwent neuroendovascular surgery at our institution between 2011 and 2013 were included in the analysis. Medical charts and imaging studies were reviewed retrospectively for sex, age, lesion type and size, clinical presentation, type of endovascular procedure, duration of SSEP change, reversibility of SSEP change, incidence of intraoperative complications and related mortalities, presence of new infarction within 72 hours of intervention, and discharge outcome.
RESULTS: Of 873 consecutive patients, 52 (6%) had clinically significant intraoperative SSEP changes. Twenty-four patients (46%) had SSEP changes that were corrected, and 28 patients (54%) had changes that were not reversed before the end of surgery. Both decreased duration and reversal of SSEP changes were associated with a lower incidence of postoperative infarction and more favorable clinical outcome on discharge. The positive predictive value of an irreversible SSEP change for postoperative infarction in our study was 21%, and the negative predictive value was 83%.
CONCLUSION: The approximate incidence of SSEP changes is 6% during neuroendovascular procedures. Rapid reversal of SSEP changes is associated with better outcomes. SSEP monitoring may be a valuable tool for preventing complications after neuroendovascular interventions.
ABBREVIATIONS: CI, confidence interval
GOS, Glasgow Outcome Scale
NPM, neurophysiological monitoring
NPV, negative predictive value
PPV, positive predictive value
SSEP, somatosensory evoked potential
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Some lanes of the ground-level West Bank Expressway in Harvey were closed Sunday night by a traffic crash involving injuries, State Police said.
The accident occurred about 8:40 p.m. on the expressway service road in the area of MacArthur Avenue and the Harvey Tunnel. An officer at the scene broadcast a request for at least two ambulances, citing serious injuries. No further details were immediately available.


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The final details of an agreement with the largest U.S. mortgage servicers were released today by the Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which said that Rust was hired as the agent tasked with giving out $3.6 billion in cash payments to those foreclosed on in 2009 and 2010. Individual borrowers will receive as much as $125,000, depending on how their harm is categorized by the servicers.
The regulators reached the settlement last month for foreclosure faults after a U.S. housing-market collapse contributed to the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Another $5.7 billion is set to be spent by the firms on preventing future foreclosures and keeping borrowers in their homes.
The deal, which has been criticized by lawmakers and consumer groups, is "several times the potential payout had the reviews run their course," Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry said in a Feb. 13 speech in Washington.
Mortgage servicers including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. were accused of engaging in improper foreclosure methods in 2009 and 2010, including so-called robo- signing of documents. Regulators initially ordered servicers to hire independent consultants to review their foreclosures and determine how to compensate borrowers. That process was ended at those firms signing this latest settlement.
Among firms ordered in 2011 to have foreclosures reviewed, three haven't yet settled with regulators: Ally Financial Inc., IndyMac Bancorp's successor OneWest Bank FSB and EverBank Financial Corp. The 457,000 foreclosure those firms were involved in during this time period must still be reviewed in a process the regulators said should be completed in the coming year.


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