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Two weeks ago, the bar was rented out and filled to the brim with Steelers fans for the AFC championship game where they shut down the New York Jets' run for the championship. Superbowl Sunday will be no different.
But it may be louder.
Ray "Lunatic" Powers, the president of the club, says the Superbowl party is closed and accessible by invite only.
"This ensures that only the most dedicated fans of the Black and Gold–the ones who are the lifeblood and heartbeat of Steelers in Hoboken all season long–enjoy the spoils of another Super Bowl," he says confidently.
Texas Arizona manager Greg Anzano says the bar is happy to flaunt its pride and considers it the best team bar around.
"We're number one," Anzano says. "People who come from Pittsburgh say there's nothing like this place here," he said.
Green Bay Packers fans and football enthusiasts in general will be cramming the regular bar scene in the city, along with the rest of America. As Hoboken bars tend to cater towards the Jets and Giants, there isn't a place Packers fans call home.
There just aren't any team bars in Hoboken quite like Texas Arizona.
Either way, revenge for some Jets fans is a dish best served cheesy. Expect to see the majority of the Superbowl crowds cheering for Green Bay.


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When the Camden High School boys basketball team enters the playoffs with a No. 7 seed and travels to second-seeded Delsea for a quarterfinal matchup, seeds go right out the window.
The Panthers proved that theory Wednesday, as they took advantage of their size and second-chance opportunities to move on to the semifinals with a 52-49 win in an NJSIAA South Jersey Group III quarterfinal.
Camden's Ajwan Leaming led all scorers with 22 points, including an 8-for-9 night at the charity stripe. His size was also a thorn in the Crusaders' side on defense.

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This summer's Top of the Park movie series kicks off tonight with "Happy Gilmore.'' With all the recent, worshipful tributes to retiring game show host Bob Barker, attendees will likely enjoy watching him make fun of his image as he rumbles with Adam Sandler.
My top picks this week would be Tim Burton's haunting, comic and beautiful "Edward Scissorhands'' - just look past Winona Ryder's ridiculous wig - on Monday night, and the "Nobody puts Baby in a corner'' guilty pleasure classic, "Dirty Dancing'' on Tuesday night.
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Correction, Kevin:
The knee is actually composed of two joints, the patellofemoral and the tibiofemoral joint. The latter is generally considered to include two degrees of freedom; in addition to flexion/extension, this joint rotates in the sagittal plane (up to 70 degrees with the knee in 90 degrees of flexion).
Grood and Noyes(sp?) say this joint actually has 6 degrees of freedom, but I'm not buying it.
The patella also rotates on the femur as the knee flexes.
Thus, when done properly, the rotation caused by shikko and suwariwaza techniques probably don't overstress a healthy knee joint, because the knee is primarily in flexion during these techniques. Other pressures, I'll grant you, can cause injury in these joints.
The two-joint business is obviously red herring nitpickery.
I'll look into the rotation. Seventy degrees, though? I don't know what kind of hypermobile yogi they took that measurement off of, but I'd pay money to see him run or take a jump-shot. Mine only rotates a few degrees in that postion, and a few when the knee is fully extended and 'locks out'. I don't think either position is necessarily a healthy one to heavily load the joint in, however. As with squatting, lunging, and jumping, the knee works best when the foot and knee are kept in line. In practical terms, the knee functions as a hinge, and should be strengthened for mobility in this capacity, as well as stability in resistance to twisting or ab/adducting.
Just because it is theoretically possible for the knee to rotate while flexed, it does not even remotely follow that it is a good idea to do so under load, or that the torquing forces involved in suwari waza are within healthy knee-functioning parameters. The only way to settle such an argument would be controlled experiments, which probably don't exist. Next would be epidemiological-style studies. I would be willing to bet that I could find a high correlation between amount of knee-walking activity undertaken over a period of years and deterioration of the knee in terms of pain and reduced pain-free function.
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When Arhaus used a Kirtland mansion, Playmore, as a backdrop for its latest catalog, Stone set up a floral station on a porch. Buckets were filled with cut flowers such as allium, anemone, dahlia, delphinium, kale, pink stargazers and tulips.
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Ted and Patsy Hughes own and operate Chantilly Farms, a small beef cattle operation located in Smithonia, Oglethorpe County. Chantilly Farm is the center of life for the Hughes; farming is their life and lifestyle. Since their first of year farming, the Hughes have been acutely aware of the need for soil and water conservation. The current farming operation consists of a cow/calf operation. Presently the operation consists of 65 brood cows where the Hughes pre-condition and stocker their calves to market as heavy feeders. They purchased their first 93 acres in 1966; 53 additional acres were purchased last year, and they rent 30 acres adjoining the farm.
The Hughes are very grateful for the way the people from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) were willing to listen to their ideas and tried to help incorporate them into their plans. "We are grateful to the NRCS for the information, technical expertise, and opportunity they provide. Our land is our greatest asset and we want to protect it, improve it, and pass it on to our children in better shape than when we acquired it," said Ted Hughes
They have been using the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for about five years. Ted Hughes said, "We liked the opportunity it offered that allowed us to try alternative practices. We were able to try things like Heavy Use Areas and other conservation practices that we would not have considered otherwise. Also, it provided the opportunity for us to expand and improve our "Wagon Wheel" grazing system. We also were able to set aside land that was unsuitable for grazing for wildlife conservation areas."
The rotational grazing program installed in 1979, called the "Wagon Wheel," is where the pastures are arranged around the hubs. The Hughes have installed three of these hubs that are 75' x 75' heavy use areas, and they serve 17 pastures that average four to five acres each. A spring located on the farm was not considered to be in a desirable location to adequately rotate their animals on the pastures.
To overcome this obstacle, they developed a spring development system by installing a l,000 gallon septic tank designed especially for the spring with nine, 4 in. holes in the bottom and the tank was installed on a bed of gravel. Now they have an accessible water supply with 1,000 gallons in reserve, and 50 to 60 gallons per minute flow. The hay produced is simply excess grass; there is not just hay fields set aside. When they get to a pasture in the rotation that they really don't need, they cut it for hay. A major part of their plan includes overseeding pastures with rye grass for winter grazing and hay. As much as possible, they try to maintain clover stands in their pastures that are mixed fescue/common bermuda.
To maintain their stands of grasses, they manage the timing of their fertilization program. If the Bermuda starts gaining, they fertilize in the winter and if the fescue starts getting ahead, they fertilize in the summer. Soil testing and applying lime and poultry litter as recommended keeps the vegetation healthy. All their poultry litter comes from one source which assists with knowing the quality of material received. Some of the additional conservation practices installed are nutrient and pest management, critical area planting, riparian buffers and upland wildlife management. Diversions and forest openings were installed to address the soil condition and erosion, and water quality issues on the farm.
The Hughes believe that their operational benefits from the application of the conservation treatments is a farm that is so much more productive, workable, easier to manage and maintain and beautiful. Hughes said, "Our working areas and feeding areas are so much more stable and user friendly, less mud and slop, and our ponds and streams are clearer and cleaner." All of their ponds and creeks are fenced out and livestock are not allowed in them. They have also fenced out wetlands which provide additional areas for wildlife habitat. Conservation is a number one priority for the Hughes. The success of this farm is due to their devotion to the land, hard work and their ability to run this operation with wise business decisions. Congratulations to Ted and Patsy Hughes for being the District II 2008 Environmental Stewardship Award Winner.
The Hughes are active in their church and community. They enjoy gardening, fishing in their well stocked pond, and watching wildlife from their deck at sunrise. They have so many animals and birds on their farm; they take much pleasure in seeing and listening to their singing and chatter.
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DEPTFORD TWP. — For now, they include peer mentors, top students or mock trial club members. But before too long, they hope to perhaps become a doctor, another a patent attorney... and the aspirations go on.
They're students at high schools throughout Gloucester County, and they were among those honored Wednesday at the annual Law Day lunch sponsored by the county's Bar Foundation.
The event was held at Auletto's Caterers on Cooper Street and featured as its guest speaker state Senate President Stephen Sweeney.
Three students were awarded $1,000 scholarships reserved for high achievers who go to great lengths to serve their schools and communities. Another received the $750 Robert E. Francis Scholarship, named after a renowned Superior Court judge who died six years ago.
In addressing those attending, Sweeney focused in part on this year's Law Day theme — "American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters."
Deeming voting rights "the equalizer," he urged the youngsters to register to vote, and to become involved well beyond the polls.
"You have an enormous amount of power in your hands, and it's called the right to vote," Sweeney said. And financial stature, education and other factors don't make one vote weigh more than any others, he added.
"The richest guy in the world has only one vote," the senator said.
Stressing the importance of going to the polls, Sweeney added he's seen many elections throughout Gloucester County decided by only a few votes.
Following Sweeney's remarks, attorney Thomas G. Heim presented the $1,000 scholarships to the following recipients:
— Nicole C. Baglivo, of Glassboro High School. Baglivo has served in student government for her entire high school career, progressing to president.
She's a National Honor Society member, peer mentor and editor-in-chief of the school yearbook. Baglivo has served on the prom committee and is student dance teacher as well.
— Courtney M. Krawice of Washington Township High School. Krawice is a National Honor Society member, also a peer mentor, editor-in-chief of her school's yearbook and two-year member of the mock trial club.
She takes part in her school's spring musical and plays both the piano and softball. Krawice will next attend George Washington University, where she plans to major in mechanical engineering. She's considering further education and a career as a patent attorney.
— Inga E. Wu of Kingsway Regional High School. Wu is #1 in her class of 383 students. She is a National Merit Commended Scholar and was an AP Scholar in 2013.
She works as a lab assistant in New York City and volunteers at the Gloucester County Library Association in Logan Township, helping children work on crafts.
Wu plans to one day become a medical doctor.
Alex Bea, a Pitman High School student, received Robert E. Francis Scholarship. The award each year goes to a senior at Bea's school interested in law or a law-related field.
Bea is a teacher's aide, as well as a member of the key club and the school's baseball team. He plans to attend the Gloucester County Police Academy.
Kingsway's mock trial team repeated as the first place winners in the yearly mock trial competition among county high schools. The team beat out those from Clearview Regional, Delsea Regional, Deptford, Gateway Regional, Glassboro, Washington Township and Williamstown high schools.
Washington Township was runner-up.
The event's final award — the Martin F. Caulfield Distinguished Service Award — went to Woodbury-based attorney Roger C. Mattson.
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The Family Research Council's political arm will promote its 2012 election favorites Tuesday when rolls into Holland and Hudsonville with its "Values Voter Bus."
The bus will be at the Alpen Rose Restaurant in Holland at 8:30 a.m. and will be at the Ottawa County Patriots Tailgate Party at Victory Farms, 5220 22nd Ave. in Hudsonville at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Greeting the bus at the Alpen Rose Restaurant will be Republican U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, and Jay Riemersma, Regional Director of Development for the Family Research Council.
"These conservative leaders will discuss what must be done to promote the vital issues of the sanctity of human life, marriage as the union of one man and one woman, and religious liberty," according to a news release issued by FRC Action, sponsor of the national bus tour.
"We are pleased to partner with these pro-family leaders in promoting the sanctity of human life, marriage as the union of one man and one woman, and religious liberty," said Connie Mackey, FRC Action PAC President.
The bus tour began in early October with a "Values Voters Summit" in Washington, D.C.. Since then, the bus has stopped at events in New Hampshire, California, Texas and Iowa.
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- The Tigers might be willing to give up some highly coveted prospects to land D'backs ace Dan Haren, but it's up to Haren as to whether he'll accept a trade to Detroit.
According to Fox Sports' Jon Paul Morosi, both the Tigers and Minnesota Twins are on Haren's 12-team no-trade list. Haren's permission would also be required in the event of a trade to Cincinnati or Tampa Bay, sources told Morosi.
Morosi also mentions that some players request their club options -- in Haren's case, his $15.5 million option for 2013 -- be picked up as a condition to waiving such a trade.
- The Tigers and Philles were in attendance at Chase Field to scout Haren in his last start Wednesday. Haren put on a mediocre display, allowing three runs in six innings for a no decision.
ESPN's Buster Olney says Haren, 29, is suffering from a "blah" second half because his team is already out of the postseason hunt. Onley notes that his recent downfall could be significantly hurting his trade value, which is why the D'backs might be in a hurry to trade the right-hander in the next 72 hours.
Olney also reports that the Tigers might not be able to acquire Haren without making their No. 1 prospect, Jacob Turner, available. That's probably too much to cough up for Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski.
- The Tigers should be thankful Roy Oswalt won't waive his no-trade
clause to play in Detroit. From what I hear, Houston's asking price for
the right-handed veteran is way too high.
The Astros have said a package for Oswalt must include two top prospects, a third minor-league player, and a young player who is "major-league ready," according to The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
- For the second time in three games, Magglio Ordonez served as the designated hitter on Thursday while he battles a sore ankle, MLB.com reports.
- Steiner Sports released its most recent "Signature Picks," which is their "Top 10 Hot List" of sports memorabilia and Armando Galarraga's autograph is one of the most sought after John Hancocks today. Unfortunately for Dombrowski, Galarraga doesn't quite have the same effect on GMs in the trading market.
- And, you thought Tigers manager Jim Leyland changed his lineup a lot? Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon appears to be the king of lineup tweaks.
- Just so we're clear: Carl Pavano is no longer solely a "Tigers killer." He's been upgraded to a league-wide killer as he's gone nine consecutive starts without a loss.
- This year might be tagged as "The Year of the Pitcher," but there seems to a lot more inside-the-park home runs this season than usual. New York's Derek Jeter recorded one in the Yankees' 10-4 win over Kansas City Thursday. Just for kicks and giggles, here is video of Jhonny Peralta's bullpen-helping homer against Detroit this past week.
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Employer:DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services)
DAIS is the leading provider of domestic violence intervention and prevention services in Dane County. Founded in 1977, DAIS has grown from its humble beginnings of five volunteers working out of a church basement, to an organization of close to 30 full-time staff, numerous part-time staff, and over 130 volunteers providing comprehensive prevention and intervention programming to thousands of Dane County residents each year. The organization is on the cusp of substantial growth in programming and the required staff and volunteer corps to support that programming. Additionally, the organization is in the midst of constructing a new facility slated to open in the summer of 2014.
DAIS is seeking a Legal Program Coordinator to join our growing team.
A successful candidate will have experience with program coordination, supervising direct service staff, and with community collaboration. The successful candidate will also have experience providing support and advocacy to individuals in crisis as well as have knowledge of the civil and criminal legal systems. Additionally, a bachelor's degree in a human services field is preferred, although relevant experience in the field may be substituted for a degree.
Bilingual candidates and individuals of color are encouraged to apply.
Benefits include access to purchase full medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and generous leave time.
To apply:
A complete application, resume and cover letter addressed to Kristin Burki, Director of Services are required to be considered for this position. Application and full job description may be obtained at http://abuseintervention.org/get-involved/jobs/. Resumes only in lieu of an application will NOT be considered.
A first review of applications will begin on June 18th, 2014. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
DAIS is an equal opportunity employer.
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MOUNT PLEASANT -- State authorities have pulled a Mount Pleasant woman's license to operate a day care because a sex offender lives there.
The Department of Human Services on Wednesday suspended the certificate of registration that Rebecca Chiodini holds for a child care facility at 324 W. Grand.
The agency's Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing issued the notice of intent to revoke the license after a March 24 investigation found violations of state laws regarding child care home families, caregiver responsibilities and performance of the state police Internet Criminal History Access Tool check.
"(The bureau) took emergency action to protect the health, welfare and safety of children," said Maureen Sorbet, an agency spokeswoman.
State records show that a 27-year-old male sex offender lives at the address. The man must register through Feb. 3, 2031, for a fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct conviction involving a victim younger than 17. Fourth-degree sexual conduct involves touching.
Effective Tuesday, the state order prohibits Chiodini from providing child care or operating a day care home. Chiodini obtained a child care registration May 12, 1994, state records show. She was licensed to care for six children.


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MCA Wanted To Change The Title Of Back To The Future To Space Man From PlutoBack to the Future is one of the greatest movies of all time. It's hard to imagine the film any other way than what we saw in theaters. However, MCA had different ideas for the movie.
Ruining "Back To The Future" Day (Sorry)This idea of "Back to the Future" Day is fun, and a pop culture milestone for us all. It is certainly interesting to look back at what the trilogy's creators were able to accurately predict about the world three decades in the future. And it's even more fun to point out what they got wrong.
Happy Back To The Future Day!
Marty McFly & Doc Brown Reunite For VideoWatch them talk about what they predicted right (and wrong) 30 years ago!
Couple's 'Halloween' Marriage Proposal Leads To 'Back To The Future' Engagement PhotoAlec Wells and Katherine Canipe have become internet celebrities after their marriage proposal and engagement photo blew up on Reddit this week.
VIDEOS: Watch Minions Watching MoviesWhat IS it about these Cheeto-looking guys?
You Can't Remake 'Back to the Future' Until Robert Zemeckis DiesIf you want to remake Back To The Future you're going to have to kill Robert Zemeckis, which is incidentally a great premise for a movie.
Back to the Future Cast to Reunite for Anniversary ScreeningCurrently on tour in Europe, Back to the Future screenings will make stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, St. Louis and Cincinnati, orchestrated by each city's local symphony.
'Back to the Future' Musical to Premiere in 2015Why did it take so long to take the classic time-traveling flick to the stage, anyway?
Geek Out At Dallas Comic Con's SciFi Expo This Weekend In IrvingMeet the stars of "Back To The Future," "The Walking Dead," and "Battlestar Galactica" at Dallas Comic Con's SciFi Expo this weekend in Irving!
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2014 marks the 100th anniversary of 4-H in Wisconsin. To help celebrate and to also educate the public about our nations largest youth organization both space and time were dedicated at the brown county fair. Today we look at why this organization is as vibrant and relevant now as it was 100 years ago. And join fairgoers to see how 4-H advocates found a picture perfect way to celebrate their past and dedicate themselves to a successful future.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Lifelong Staten Islander Concetta Pirolozzi, 94, died Wednesday in Richmond University Medical Center, West Brighton.
Born Concetta Borghese in West Brighton, she moved to Westerleigh in 1956 and to Port Richmond in 1973. She entered Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Castleton Corners, four years ago.
Mrs. Pirolozzi worked as a seamstress in Manhattan's Garment District and then in an embroidery factory in Rosebank for 10 years before leaving the workforce to bring up her family.
She was a member of the Clove Lakes Red Hat Society.
Mrs. Pirolozzi delighted in spending time with her family, and took great pleasure in watching folks enjoy the food she prepared.
"She will surely be missed by all," said her daughter, Madeline Muzii.
Mrs. Pirolozzi's husband of 61 years, Leonard, died in 2001.
Surviving, along with her daughter, Madeline, are her son, Leonard Jr.; her daughter, Rosemarie Werra; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will Monday from the Matthew Funeral Home, Willowbrook, with a mass at 9 a.m. in St. Teresa's R.C. Church, Castleton Corners. Burial will follow in Moravian Cemetery, New Dorp.


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Archive » June 14, 2006
The Montecito Report
By Montecito Association staff
• 101 in Motion: The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) unanimously approved a ballot measure for renewal of measure D. The proposed measure would renew the existing half-cent sales tax and add a quarter-cent for a total of three-quarter-cent sales tax to fund road improvements and alternative transportation. The Board of Supervisors placed the measure on the November ballot. For more information on how our community may be affected visit the project website at www.101inmotion.com.
• 101 Operational Improvements: This four-year, four-stage, $50-million project is slated to begin in 2007 with funding from Measure D. The construction plans are 95% completed at this time and have been submitted to the City of Santa Barbara Design Review Team for further review. Further information about the project is available at www.sbcag.org. Due to Association input, four of the six ramp closure times will be shortened. The Association has endorsed road improvements at the west end of Coast Village Road that include retention of the trees on the north side of the road and some loss of parking on the south side and recommended other changes to improve circulation safety in the immediate area.
• All Saints By-the-Sea Episcopal Church: The church renewed its request for approval of an amended conditional use permit to allow construction of a memorial garden including a columbarium for the committal of human ashes. Neighborhood residents and the Montecito Association requested that the project be considered by the Montecito Planning Commission, instead of the County Planning & Development director. County staffers said they will make a determination on the process once the applicant provides additional information.
• Biltmore Seawall: Reconstruction of the seawall is currently undergoing County review. A draft negative declaration evaluating potential environmental effects of the project is currently available for public review. The comment deadline is June 21. Contact Errin Briggs at Planning & Development for more information (568-2000).
• Channel Drive/Olive Mill Road Work: The Warner team continues to pursue installation of a landscaped median just south of the Bonnymede entrance. Last month, the Montecito Fire District Board upheld Fire Chief Ron McClain's decision that the island not be allowed, saying it would constrain emergency response in the area.
• Coral Casino: The Coral Casino remains closed. Renovations are awaiting resolution of a legal challenge.
• Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel: Most work on the Biltmore has been completed and the hotel has reopened. Remaining work at the hotel includes construction of underground lockers and installation of utilities. The Association continues to work with the hotel and Public Works to identify alternatives to avoid commercial bus parking along Channel Drive.
• Housing Element Update: The County Board of Supervisors adopted Phase I of the County Housing Element on May 9. Phase I of the Housing Element includes a provision requiring up-zoning of 62 acres county-wide to allow development of 20 units per acre to meet State requirements. On May 24, the County Planning Commission initiated environmental review of 10 potential sites for up-zoning. All of these sites are located in the North County.
• Montecito Country Club: The property owner, Ty Warner, submitted a pre-application to the City of Santa Barbara for major changes to the property. Proposed changes include redesign of the golf course, additions to the clubhouse and other structures totaling 36,000 square feet, two underground parking structures and nine new dwellings.
• Warner Fairway Road Properties: Construction on the main house and exterior garden grading and demolition are proceeding. Additional over-height walls and gateposts have been proposed along The Fairway at 1045 Fairway Road.
• Westmont College: The College's proposal for a Master Plan to add approximately 378,000 square feet to the campus has been the subject of numerous hearings before the Montecito Planning Commission and the Montecito Board of Architectural Review. Two weeks ago, Westmont requested a two-month hiatus in hearings while officials consider project changes and work with new architects David VanHoy and Ken Radtkey.
• ZORP: The draft county-wide and Montecito Land Use Development Codes are available for public review, with the comment period scheduled to close on June 23, 2006. Check out the Zoning Ordinance Reformatting Project (ZORP) link at www. sbcountyplanning.org to review or comment on the document.
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They were joined by The Roots (who were also playing the Festival) on "E Street Shuffle."
Show began at 9:10 p.m. (six hours ahead of New Jersey).
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4.We Take Care Of Our Own
5.Wrecking Ball
6.Death To My Hometown
7.My City Of Ruins
8.Spirit In The Night
9.E Street Shuffle (with the Roots)
10.Jack Of All Trades
12.Because The Night
13. Working on the Highway
14. Shackled and Drawn
15. Waiting on a Sunny Day
16. The River
17. The Rising
18. Out in the Street
19. Land of Hope and Dreams
20. We Are Alive
21. Born in the U.S.A.
22. Born To Run
23. Glory Days
24. Dancing in the Dark
25. Tenth Avenue Freeze Out
26. Twist and Shout
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February 21, 2013
Biological Clocks: Don't Mess with Codon Bias
Akshat Rathi, SciLogs
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Evolution is a powerful force that optimises organisms to fit in their environment. But, in our attempts to understand life, biologists often stumble upon natural phenomena that leave them puzzled. According to a new study, solving one such puzzle has helped scientists understand why nature prefers to do things differently than humans would predict.
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Now She Has Gone Too Far
I wrote about this mother yesterday but the newest is that my dd and my dd's friend T went to the mall with T's mother. The mother went into the store and my dd and her friend waited outside. Well the mother from my other post and her dd were there and this mother had her daughter get into my girls faces. She was yelling at them and belittling them and swearing. T's mother called me up after the ordeal asking my advice. She wanted to call the police and I told her to go for it. She said she will call me back after she knows more.
I am sorry but what kind of mother does that? She is teaching her dd to be a bully. That is not an example to be set. Every since my dd met them they have been nothing but trouble.
My dd goes to school with A and were friends at first but last month this girl turned on my dd and the guidance counselor says that my dd is a liar when she went to him because he has known that girl since Kinder. He asked why my dd doesn't come to him if it is still happening and I told him maybe because you accuse her of lying. I wouldn't tell either. She tells me but he does nothing. I don't know what to do anymore
Calling the police would have been doneby them much faster than after the fact.
Take your dd and run and run as far and as fast as you can from this person there crazy.
That photo is so cute! Yes she sounds like a bad example and I'm glad I don't have the drama.
Your dd needs to go to the guidance counselor and if that doesn't work you BOTH need to go over his head.


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Wide-field, R-band CCD data of 15 Seyfert 1 and 15 Seyfert 2 galaxies taken from the CfA survey were analysed in order to compare the properties of their host galaxies. As well, B-band images for a subset of 12 Seyfert 1s and 7 Seyfert 2s were acquired and analysed in the same way.
A robust technique for decomposing the three components---nucleus, bulge and disk---was developed in order determine the structural parameters for each galaxy. In effect, the nuclear contribution was removed empirically by using a spatially nearby, high signal-to-noise ratio point source as a template. Profile fits to the bulge+disk ignored data within three seeing disks of the nucleus.
Of the many parameters that were compared between Seyfert 1s and 2s, only two distributions differed at greater than the 95% confidence level for the K-S test: the magnitude of the nuclear component, and the radial color gradient outside the nucleus. The former is expected. The latter could be consistent with some proposed evolutionary models. There is some suggestion that other parameters may differ, but at a lower confidence level.
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Rodney Stilwell continued his march to the top Sunday, defeating Lou Buttermark Jr. in the 36-hole championship match of the 63rd Staten Island Amateur to become the sixth golfer to win the event at least three times.
On a clear and crisp morning at 7 a.m., the crack of solid tee shots echoed from the first tee at Richmond County Country Club and two veteran golfers were off in a battle that would last some eight hours before Stilwell would drain the final 28-foot putt to conclude the match on the 34th hole.
The duel began with some excitement at the second hole. Stilwell assumed his opponent had already played his second shot and went on to hit his shot under and through trees to the difficult green, stopping some 30 feet from the hole. Buttermark then put his second stroke within 3 feet of the cup.
When they approached the green, there was the question of Stilwell hitting out of turn and did his opponent want to enforce the rule and have Stilwell replay the shot. Buttermark declined and later said that he understood the mistake and all was forgiven. Stilwell sank his putt for birdie and Buttermark tapped in to tie.
Stilwell won the third hole to take the lead, lost the fifth and won the eighth to make the turn at 1 up. A birdie at the 10th extended that margin to 2 up and they swapped wins for the remainder of the morning round and went to the lunch break with Stilwell ahead, 2 up. The finalists had posted rounds of 75 and 76.
In the afternoon, Buttermark reduced the lead by nailing a 30-foot birdie at the second (20th) hole. They matched pars on the next two holes until Stilwell won the par-3 fifth (23rd) hole; and a 32-foot birdie at the sixth hole extended the lead to 3 up, which he maintained through 27 holes.
Stilwell displayed fine management into the final nine holes, holding tight to a comfortable lead. Buttermark fought back with a par win at the 13th (31st) hole, but Stilwell — hitting a punch 9-iron that he had favored all day — made another birdie from 5 feet at the 14th hole and moved back into a 3-up advantage with 4 to play.
Both players were caught by the speed of the 15th green and chalked up bogeys, putting Stillwell in the comfortable dormey position and sending the match to the waiting crowd at the 16th green. Always the crowd-pleaser, an unhurried Stilwell rolled in his 28-footer for birdie to end the contest 4 and 2 and putting him in the circle with other Amateur Champions who have won at least three times, including Bob Britton, Pete Meurer, Frank Gunther, Vic Avis and Chris DeMenna.
Stilwell had little to say after a champagne bath by friends, but his opponent noted, "I enjoyed the match and I think he is one of the best players around today. He has an unbeatable short game and managed the course excellently. It was a match that I had said would be tough and it was."


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BX 4000 at $11.80 - probably not the low but will get more lower if it goes there but - as GS says we will see $16 again - probably in 6 mosGLTA
It will be much sooner than 6 months.More like 2 months because of Pump & Dump.
I actually grabbed another 2K at $11.75 after the first trade. Oh wish I had gotten more. Got a little more conservative and picked up 2500 CVS today at $43.90. CVS is best in breed and kicking WAG's behindGLTA


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Woman sentenced to 54 months in prison
Grace Carolyn Aurand
Grace Carolyn Aurand, 93, of Dunkirk, passed away at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Arlington Good Samaritan Center.
She was born Sept. 16, 1919, in Madison Township, to Leland L. and Grace (Hosafros) Swanger. She married Nile M. Aurand July 31, 1938, and he preceded her in death.
Carolyn is survived by one daughter, Linda (Donald) Iams of rural Dunkirk and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Shirley Steirwalt; two brothers, John Swanger and Lauren Swanger; and one sister, Miriam Swanger McKee.
She was a member of Arlington United Methodist Church.
A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Dunkirk Cemetery. Pastor Doug Stockton will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Arlington United Methodist Church and/or Arlington Good Samaritan Society.
Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.


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Aronofsky also alludes to modern issues as well. The film, which has a broadly environmental subtext, depicts the devastation of the planet as an inevitable consequence of the violence of humankind; but it also has a rapid-fire montage in which this violence, and the possibility that the human race will keep on sinning if it survives the Flood, is represented by soldiers in many different kinds of armour—including modern uniforms.
From its big-budget visual effects to its deadly-serious approach to this particular story, Aronofsky's Noah is a highly unusual entry in the Bible-movie genre. But in its creative use of traditions outside of Genesis 6-9, and in its application of the story to the social issues of our time, Aronofsky's film is not unlike the films that came before it.
Peter T. Chattaway lives in Surrey, BC and blogs about film at Patheos. His earlier essays on Bible films for CT Movies include "Top Ten Jesus Movies" and "Mary Goes to the Movies."


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Besides the township, the state Department of Environmental Protection would have to sign off on the deal. Attorney Christine Roy came to the Township Committee meeting on June 28 to get the township's initial reaction to the plan.
After the plan was explained, Mayor Susan Campbell said that environmental concerns could be a deal breaker, but indicated a willingness to continue the discussion.
The pasture in question is between Sidney Road and Pittstown Road (Route 513). As explained to the Franklin Township Committee by attorney Roy and two other Transco representatives, the company would remove topsoil from two acres near Route 513, then a layer of gravel.
That lot would then be a parking place for pipeline workers' vehicles, receive deliveries of 42-inch steel pipe from tractor-trailers, and provide storage space for the pipes before they are installed. Two construction trailers will sit there, too. Access would be from an existing driveway near the small brick building beside Route 513 that belongs to Elizabethtown Gas.
The pipe yard would be fenced, and workers would be there from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. A security guard would patrol the pipe route at night. The pipeline would cross the townships of Clinton, Franklin and Union.
This staging area would serve much more of the project than the part that passes through Franklin Township. Transco also wants to rent addition acreage from Nouiga to give construction workers some work space along the pipeline area.
The southern boundary of Nouiga's pasture is shared by township-owned parkland consisting of wetlands and woods. Existing pipelines run along the northern edge of the township's land and the new pipeline will be added among them.
After the work is completed, Transco would remove the gravel from the pipe storage yard, and replace the topsoil.
Because the development rights of Nouiga's land were acquired with state Green Acres money, the state will have to approve the use of the property by Transco. But Roy said there is precedent for that.
Lora Jones, secretary of the township Open Space Advisory Committee, said Nouiga's land is "preserved for farming… He's being a bit cavalier saying 'I don't care if you compact my soil, which destroys if for farming and put a pipe farm there.' You just don't compact land that's used for farming. It never really works again. OK, he's got cows on there now, but it will ultimately be sold to someone else who might want to actually have a farm."
Chairman of the open space committee John DeMarrais expressed concern that runoff from the work site would pollute a stream below that holds a rating of C-1, which commands the highest level of protection.
After the presentation, Mayor Campbell said, "We are very much concerned about what Open Space and Green Acres have to say about this." She also expressed concern for the C-1 stream. "These are going to be areas that are somewhat non-negotiable for us," she told the Transco delegation.


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A Lawrence man was shot and killed outside a Methuen nightclub early Wednesday morning.
David Rivera, 28, was shot at 1:30 a.m. outside the Sahara Club on Bates Street, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said.
Rivera was pronounced dead at Lawrence General Hospital.
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End User Event 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 10:55AM
For those of you who don't know this event it's called the EUE. http://enduserevent.com/ It's an event held in Utrecht, Netherlands. It's decribed as having a "mini Siggraph" with 250 of your best buddies, held in a pub, and has none of the commercial stuff, but all of the talks.
I was just announced as the next speaker for this conference and Im stoked to be a part of it. I'll probably be speaking on redering skin with Vray or a nuke production pipeline or working with hair-farm. If any of you live out that way, register for the EUE- I hear it's a blast!


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Game 3: Another Day, Another Tie
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Rick Hahn Cactus League era is starting to look just like the Chicago Blackhawks' NHL record. Three games for the White Sox with Hahn as the new general manager, one win and two ties.
Monday's deadlock was almost like a victory for the White Sox, who trailed 9-0 after three against the defending World Series champions from San Francisco. But the White Sox scored two in the sixth and seven in the eighth to forge the 9-9 break-even point. Here's a look.
HOME RUN: It's commonly believed that the White Sox will go as far as their pitching staff will take them. That statement means relievers as well as starters.
Late-inning relievers Matt Lindstrom, Jesse Crain and Nate Jones and closer Addison Reed combined to throw four innings and allow one hit while striking out five. Not a bad start.
TRIPLE: Brent Morel came into camp brimming with confidence, buoyed by a healthy back and knowledge of the on-field ability he possesses when he's healthy. Monday's effort continued to show that not taking Morel could be the White Sox toughest Spring Training decision. Morel lined a solid single to right off of Madison Bumgarner in the first and made a slick catch on Angel Pagan's line drive in the bottom of the frame. Morel's back also survived what has been described as a fairly hard infield at Scottsdale Stadium,
DOUBLE: This comeback was brought to White Sox fans by the organization's Minor League system, albeit against Giants' Minor Leaguers. Keenyn Walker and Josh Phegley had big hits in the seven-run eighth, setting up Seth Loman's game-tying three-run clout off of Brett Bochy.
SINGLE: Paul Konerko knocked out two hits in three at-bats. Jared Mitchell tripled home two runs.
STOLEN BASE: Ok, Loman just turned 27 and has next to no chance to break camp with the White Sox. But give the young first baseman credit for his prodigious power. He has two homers in three games, and they've traveled an approximate combined distance of 900 feet. Monday's blast hit the awning over the fan deck in right, beyond the bullpen.
CALLED THIRD: Neither Hector Santiago nor Andre Rienzo had the afternoon they wanted on the mound. That's the somewhat bad news because after all, these statistics never make it to the back of baseball cards. It's all about the work. The good news is they are ready to for their next trip to the mound, which for Rienzo, will be Saturday for Team Brazil in Japan at the World Baseball Classic.
White Sox set final 25-man roster
The White Sox set their 25-man roster on Saturday morning by optioning right-handed pitcher Dylan Axelrod to Triple-A Charlotte and reassigning RHP Brian Bruney, C Hector Gimenez, INF Rey Olmedo, LHP Leyson Septimo and LHP Eric Stults to Minor League camp.
With those moves, the White Sox have 12 pitches, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders set to break camp. Eduardo Escobar was selected as the final position player, as expected, while Zach Stewart and Nate Jones round out the seven-man bullpen.
In that relief crew, the White Sox have four players with 70 days of big-league experience or less and three in Addison Reed, Jones and Hector Santiago, with 30 days or less. General manager Ken Williams said Saturday that he knew two weeks ago Jones and his fastball in the high 90s would make the team.
"He's not out of nowhere for us," said Williams of Jones. "When you throw 97-100 mph with a hard curve ball, and I think you guys finally saw the changeup a little bit last night, which we developed when he went down to start a couple years ago so that he could have something … .
"When you throw, last night I think he was 98-99 and the changeup was around the 86 mph range with some sink and fade to it, along with the curveball that makes everything better when you're just sitting, I think he got into trouble a little bit in spring when you're just sitting on two pitches. Guys can guess, 'Ok, I got to be ready for the 98, so let me guess on this.'
"But when you put another thought in their mind, then you have something to work with," Williams said. "We've been impressed with his aggressiveness. He was a little geeked up last night, trying to make that last impression and walked the first couple guys but settled down and really got in the swing of things."
Game 5: Sale's high standard
Round 1 goes to the Cubs, who claimed a 5-1 victory over the White Sox before 10,327 at Camelback Ranch on Friday. There will be seven more chances for the White Sox to get even, but here's a look at the highs and lows of this first battle.
WHAT WENT RIGHT: If Chris Sale gets this charged up over his first Cactus League start, one can only imagine the energy he'll bring to the rotation during the 2012 regular season. The raw stuff is there for Sale, probably the best raw stuff on the White Sox staff.
Like any other pitcher, he's working on location and building up arm strength as the regular season fast approaches. The endurance is especially important for Sale, who is moving from late-inning relief to the starting five.
And his anger over the two-out, nobody-on walk issued to Junior Lake in the second, which was followed by Edgar Gonzalez's two-run home run, is reminiscent of the same high personal standard for no free passes held by new staff ace John Danks. Sale felt as if he's figuring out his pregame routine as a starter, but wasn't making excuses even in his Spring Training debut.
"It was what it was. You're still working out kinks, but there's no excuse at all," Sale said. "You still got to pitch. But you're still finding some things out and figuring some things out along the way. But at the end of the day, you still got to be better than that."
Alejandro De Aza laid down a perfect bunt single in the first, while A.J. Pierzynski, back hitting in the two-hole, moved De Aza to third with a single to left in the first and sacrificed over two runners in the third. Matt Thornton and Jesse Crain, both strongly in the closer's mix, each pitched a scoreless frame.
WHAT WENT WRONG: Nate Jones, who pitched two scoreless innings during his Cactus League debut, gave up a Marlon Byrd homer in the sixth and a Steve Clevenger home run in the seventh. The White Sox also failed to score with the bases loaded and out in the third against Travis Wood and Randy Wells.
WHAT'S NEXT: It's a rare doubleheader for the White Sox on Saturday, with both games taking place at Camelback Ranch. Dylan Axelrod gets the start in Game 1 against the Rangers, which will be an exclusive whitesox.com webcast starting at 2:05 p.m. CT, and Philip Humber starts the nightcap against the Dodgers at 8:05 p.m. CT. Brent Lillibridge will be leading off and playing second base against the Rangers in the early game.
MOMENT TO REMEMBER: Adrian Cardenas' ninth-inning pop out to shortstop Ray Olmedo, as it completed two scoreless innings of relief for Nestor Molina. It was a tough first outing for Molina on Monday, allowing five runs on seven hits over 1 1/3 innings, but the right-hander gave up one hit and struck out two on Friday.
"You can hear him talk and doing things, taking charge, which is nice," said White Sox manager Robin Ventura of Molina. "To have that first outing and come back, with that impressive performance, it catches your eye."
MOMENT TO FORGET: Sale's 0-2 pitch to Gonzalez in the second. It got too much of the plate.
Game 2: Danks gone a little wild
Robin Ventura stayed winless through two Cactus League games following the Angels' 6-2 victory Tuesday at Diablo Stadium. Here's a quick look at the breakdown:
WHAT WENT RIGHT: After striking out twice on Monday, Gordon Beckham ripped two solid singles to left in Tuesday's setback. It goes to show that Cactus League results aren't nearly as important as the process to get there.
"After yesterday, you come back and you work on things and get him a little more aggressive," said Ventura of Beckham. "He looked great."
Matt Thornton threw a scoreless inning in relief, striking out one and giving up Albert Pujols' double. Ventura praised Thornton's work and then sarcastically took a jab at the pitch selection to one of the game's top players.
"He realized Albert can hit a fastball down the middle," a smiling Ventura said of Thornton. "So we got that out of the way."
Keep an eye on Nate Jones, the fifth-round selection from the 2007 First-Year Player Draft. The right-hander who fanned 67 in 63 1/3 innings for Double-A Birmingham last season struck out three over two innings on Tuesday. Jared Mitchell also served a ninth-inning single to left.
WHAT WENT WRONG: Call it a good day of work for John Danks, who threw almost 50 pitches in two innings. The fact that almost half of those pitches were out of the strike zone made it a bit of an erratic work day for the southpaw.
"I'm just trying to throw the ball and make the ball do what I want it to do," Danks said. "Unfortunately, I wasn't very sharp today."
The team finished 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position for those keeping track of such statistics two games into spring, and Brian Omogrosso was touched up for three runs on four hits in one inning of relief.
WHAT'S NEXT: Jake Peavy goes full throttle 19 months after surgery to reattach his lat muscle when taking the mound against the Brewers on Wednesday. Peavy is scheduled to start the second game of the season in Texas.
MOMENT TO REMEMBER: Trayce Thompson and Gordon Beckham both picked up stolen bases in Tuesday's loss, as the White Sox were much more aggressive on the basepaths. The White Sox don't have a highly-touted Minor League system, but they do have young athletes who seem to be learning the game.
MOMENT TO FORGET: It's a toss-up between two: John Danks snapping his glove in frustration on a throw back from Tyler Flowers after walking Bobby Wilson in the first, showing even Spring Training can draw anger, or Beckham's name spelled as Beckman on the Diablo Stadium scoreboard during his two trips to the plate.


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Chase Utley is feeling healthy and his bat certainly isn't hurting, either.
Utley extended his hot start with the tiebreaking homer among three hits, sparking the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Utley raised his average to .500 through 10 games, with six doubles, three home runs and 10 RBIs. The five-time All-Star, who missed two games with the flu, has a hit in each of his games this season.
Knee issues the last few seasons knocked Utley off an All-Star pace, but he's playing now as if those problems are behind him.
"I just see him in really good shape, moving really well on the field defensively and running the bases," Philadelphia manager Ryne Sandberg said. "He's staying so active on the bases. Maybe that shows how well he's feeling. That's (knee problems) a non-issue and he's having quality at-bats and seeing the ball well. He's just in a real good zone. Even his outs are hard."
Utley, notorious for keeping things close to the vest, said he's feeling no better or worse physically.
"I've had some decent days, feel OK," he said. "I feel fine, like I normally do."
Will Nieves had three hits and two RBIs for Philadelphia, which has won 13 of its last 16 games against Miami.
Garrett Jones homered and Casey McGehee had two hits and an RBI for the Marlins, who lost their seventh straight. The Marlins return home to face the Nationals on Monday after getting swept on the six-game road trip through Washington and Philadelphia.
"Everyone has to take ownership for this trip," Miami manager Mike Redmond said. "We've got to get better. There are areas we have to improve on, but we're still battling. Nobody's going to give up."
Utley broke a 3-all tie with two outs in the eighth by driving a 1-0 offering from Mike Dunn (0-1) into the seats in right-center.
"Just finding some holes," Utley said. "Not trying to do too much. Trying to put the ball in play and right now they're falling."
A.J. Bastardo (1-1) pitched a scoreless eighth for the win.
Jonathan Papelbon pitched a scoreless ninth for his third save in four chances.
Kyle Kendrick has a sparkling career record against the Marlins, going 12-2 with a 3.48 ERA in 21 career games coming in. In his last 11, he was 9-0 with a 2.21 ERA. But he did not factor into the decision Sunday after giving up three runs — two earned — on six hits in six innings.
His counterpart, Henderson Alvarez, yielded three runs and 12 hits in six innings.
The Marlins took advantage of first baseman Ryan Howard's fielding error to get a run in the first on McGehee's RBI single and tacked on a run on in the second on Christian Yelich's run-scoring single.
Jones launched his first homer of the season to deep right with one out in the fifth to give Miami a 3-1 lead.
Philadelphia tied it in the bottom half on Nieves' two-out, two-run double to right.
The Phillies requested an out call at home plate be reviewed in the seventh inning.
Tony Gwynn Jr. was called out trying to score from first on Utley's double to left. But Sandberg asked for the play to be reviewed because he thought catcher Jeff Mathis was blocking the plate with his left leg prior to Gwynn's slide.
Under the expanded replay format, umpires initiate a review of the new rule covering collisions at home plate. After a 54-second delay the out call by homeplate umpire Mark Ripperger was upheld.
Sandberg, though, believes there needs to be clarification to the rule.
"I thought the catcher did not give the base runner a lane," he said. "I saw the replay and I still say the leg was blocking it, so Gwynn didn't have a lane to home plate. I felt like Gwynn had to alter his slide because the plate was blocked, so there's some confusion there."


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Since ESPN broke the story about the sexual abuse allegations against then Syracuse assistant coach Bernie Fine on November 17, the sports network has been questioned for the way they've reported the story. Others have questioned why ESPN waited 10 days after the first report to bring out the Bobby Davis/Laurie Fine audio tape.
ESPN reporter Mark Schwarz said during a phone interview with Sports Illustrated on Wednesday:
"Here is how I look at it: First of all, it was only one man's account, and secondly, the tape itself was supplied to us. It was not as if we were party to recording it, vetting it, knowing how it was made, who was on the other end of the phone call. We had never met Laurie Fine. We didn't know her voice. And it was not a perfect recording, either. It was a little scratchy and you could hear it, but you had to strain to hear exactly what was said. We had to sweeten the audio quality to make sure we understood the words better."
Schwarz, the reporter who broke the story and first interviewed Davis back in 2003 says he believes the network has handled the situation correctly, despite the criticism they've received.
"I think the problem with people that react to any story of this nature, including Jason Whitlock and Jim Boeheim, is these are the types of stories that are difficult to fathom. We don't understand sexual child abuse as a culture and so when people do come forward, which is so very unusual, often the reaction is, 'That guy must be looking for money. That guy is looking for attention.'"
Schwarz goes on to explain how Mike Lang came forward, why he has not interviewed the Fines and the comparisons between this story and Penn State. » Read the full story on SI.com
» lehighvalleylive.com: ESPN's criticism of Joe Paterno appears hypocritical as details surrounding Bernie Fine case emerge
» Bernie Fine's third accuser says Syracuse police 'scared' him with warning about talking to the media
» Glenn Coin: Syracuse University says Bernie Fine would have been fired in '03 if tape surfaced then
» AP: Maine accuser of former Syracuse University coach Bernie Fine appears in court in his own abuse case


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A year after his tax day announcement that he'd take on Arlen Specter in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, Pat Toomey finds himself leading in the polls.
November is a long way off, Toomey says, but with one month to go before the May 18 primaries, Toomey leads the field, including his Republican primary challenger Peg Luksik, and Democratic hopefuls Specter and U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak.
On Thursday, Specter's campaign released figures for the incumbent's campaign contributions for the first quarter of 2010. Turns out that Toomey doubled Specter's haul, taking in $2.3 million to Specter's $1.16 million. Specter, however, more than doubles Toomey's total cash on hand: $9 million to $4 million. Specter's campaign started spending some of that surplus on Wednesday, hitting the airwaves with a statewide television advertising campaign.
Most polls show Specter leading Sestak, sometimes by double digits, which means the 80-year-old former Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee could face a November showdown against Toomey. At least, that is popular wisdom with Specter backed by Democratic Party bigwigs in Pennsylvania and the White House.
However, there are skeptics who think Specter's record as a Republican will hurt him in the Democratic primary, especially when Sestak mounts his TV campaign.
But if Specter were to prevail, this would create a kind of rematch of the 2004 Republican primary in which Specter defeated Toomey by 17,000 votes. Toomey's narrow loss was seen to be a result of Specter endorsements by former President George W. Bush and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum.
Last weekend, in a bid to bolster his popularity among GOP voters, Santorum said he endorsed Specter after the incumbent agreed to support Supreme Court judicial nominees who opposed Roe v. Wade.
Six months before their potential general election showdown, Toomey is the favorite. A Rasmussen Reports poll of likely Democratic voters showed this week how Sestak is now within two points of Specter, while a Susquehanna Polling & Research poll gives Specter a double-digit advantage.
The real coup was for Toomey, which Rasmussen showed to be polling at 50 percent of likely voters, compared to Specter's 40 percent. Against Sestak, Toomey leads 47-36 percent.
To mark the year anniversary of his announcement, Toomey held a series of events across Pennsylvania. He told Fox news this morning that his poll numbers reflect anger and frustration among Pennsylvanians who think there "is just too much borrowing and spending, too many huge new programs, bailouts that seem to never end, the government takeover of healthcare,'' Toomey said.
"I think most people want to put some checks and balances on one-party rule in Washington, and I can provide that, so I think that's part of why we're doing so well,'' he said.


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Judge orders man to remove unused car from driveway
John Delacey
John Delacey never thought he'd find himself in court for leaving an unused car parked in his driveway.
But the 46-year-old found out the hard way that if your car needs fixing and is drawing the neighbours' attention, that's exactly what can happen.
Delacey was in provincial court in St. John's Thursday, charged with breaching section 5.2.3 of the city bylaw which forbids residents from keeping a "discarded, dismantled, inoperative, unused or abandoned vehicle" on residential property.
His 1997 blue Ford Taurus has been in the driveway of his Fahey Street house, where his daughter lives, since last summer.
Delacey lives just down the road and gave the car to his daughter, but because she's a single mother, she hasn't been able to afford the repairs.
He said the car works fine - it just needs brake work and a new tire, and to be licensed. He's angry that the city can step in and make demands about his property.
"It's not right," Delacey told The Telegram outside court.
"It's my property and I'm paying property taxes. I should be allowed to have something like a car in my driveway, for God's sake.
"The car is not an eyesore and is not hurting anybody. And I've got the doors locked, so the youngsters can't get in."
But the city's lawyer, Linda Bishop, said neighbours have complained several times about the 13-year-old idle car.
The city issued Delacey a notice and a $100 fine in July, but when the car was still not removed, they took the matter to court to get a compliance order from a judge.
"I don't understand why I'm not allowed to park my own vehicle in my driveway," Delacey told Judge Robert Hyslop.
The judge let him away with a $50 fine and gave him 30 days to remove the vehicle from his driveway.
"I guess I'll have to get it towed," Delacey said when he walked out of court, "but I just feel I'm being picked on."
Delacey's case was one of about 10 called in court Thursday for alleged breaches of city regulations.
Those breaches include everything from failing to mow a lawn to building on a watershed and failing to have fire-rated doors in apartment units.
Ivan Burry, for example, was fined $225 for failing to cut his grass, paint his shed and fix his patio.
While that may seem harsh, Dave Blackmore, the City of St. John's director of building and property, said it's important that people not neglect their properties.
Car wrecks and debris on property can not only be hazardous, but can affect the property values of surrounding homes, he said.
"The city expects all home owners to have their property maintained and in clean condition," said Blackmore, whose department is in charge of property enforcement, including construction, permitting, inspections and building maintenance.
"When you're buying a property in a neighbourhood, you're part of that community as a whole. There are certain expectations your community would have, in terms of having your property maintained in a certain condition."
Blackmore said the city receives tens of thousands of complaints a year - from debris and garbage to sanitary matters. As a result, the city completed 7,500 property inspections last year.
Blackmore said the city will first issue a notice to give the property owner the opportunity to remedy the situation. If that request is not complied with, the city will issue a ticket.
If the owner still doesn't comply, the city then takes legal action.
"We're quite reasonable and like to work with the owners," Blackmore said.
"When it gets to point where it goes to court, it's usually because we're at odds over a period of time. … Our goal is to get the problem solved. By no means is it to seek a fine."
In Delacey's situation, Blackmore said there was more than an idle car involved.
He said Delacey's driveway and lawn were often strewn with old tires and car parts.
"If it was just a matter of the car needing a licence or small repair, we wouldn't have taken any further action. It was the continued non-compliance on his part," Blackmore said.
"By no means, did we take action that was unwarranted."


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Catchings, a junior, has been hampered by injuries and medical problems in the past year and a half: The receiver from Escondido, Calif., struggles to keep on weight because of diabetes (he is listed at 5-foot-11 and 164 pounds but used to weigh in at 179), has had multiple problems with his eyes adjusting to contact lenses and missed considerable time in August's fall camp because of a groin injury.
"It was fun to get back out there," Catchings said after Oregon State's 35-28 win over Louisville on Saturday at Reser Stadium. "When I found out I would be OK, it was just a matter of going out there and having fun."
Catchings wasn't just out there, he was key. His 27-yard catch was the first of a drive that led to the Beavers' fourth touchdown, which put them ahead 28-14.
But leading up to game day, Catchings did not practice Tuesday, participated minimally Wednesday and Thursday and wore glasses during the walk-through Friday. The problem was another eye issue, this time an open wound that became infected and turned into what Catchings said was a cornea ulcer.
Because of his Type 2 diabetes, Catchings' does not heal quickly. His left eye was irritated all week, becoming red and scratchy and watering nonstop. At first, doctors thought it might be pink eye. When he found out what it was, Catchings was given eye drops and told he could put in his contacts for a for a few hours Saturday for the game.
"I didn't put my contacts in til about 10 minutes before I went on the field," he said. "I was frustrated because I didn't know what it was, and I didn't want to have to sit out again."
As a freshman in 2007, Catchings played alongside James Rodgers, catching 33 passes for 386 yards and one touchdown. But he disappeared his sophomore year, catching only seven balls for 95 yards. He hoped to regain some swagger last year but was again sidelined with injuries: he missed almost five weeks with a wrist injury then returned only to hurt his ankle. He played in just two games and was granted a medical hardship by the NCAA this year.
"It's definitely important to get him involved," said quarterback Ryan Katz, who needs more targets than just the Rodgers brothers. "I was happy to see him get some catches."
Though he is still looking to completely return to his old ways -- Catchings caught one other pass Saturday for nine yards, giving him 36 for the game -- OSU coach Mike Riley is optimistic that Catchings might be on his way back.
"He made a couple plays today and I was really pleased to see that," Riley said. "Darrell is really, really capable of helping this team through his production. I think he's had a number of things through the last year and a half that have kinda gotten in the way.
"We hope he's over that."
So does Catchings.
-- Lindsay Schnell; follow her on Twitter


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This week 105 years ago…
The ice harvest got a late start in 1906, which would turn out to be one of the 25 warmest years on record in Muskegon and the least snowy winter ever, just 16 inches falling between September 1905 and May 1906.
The Muskegon Chronicle said on Jan. 31, 1906
The freezing weather of last night and today has held out a promise that Muskegon's annual ice harvest will not be a complete failure after all. Ice men say that if there is another freeze like that of last night, cutting operations may be begun within a day or two, with all prospects pointing to a fair harvest.
Thus far Mason & Christianson is the only firm that has made any attempts at cutting ice. Within the last few days this firm has succeeded in securing a fair quantity of ice, of good quality.
The Goodrich Transportation Co. and the Crosby Transportation Co., both of which companies harvest ice for their own use, and the Lakeside Fuel and Ice Co. have been waiting for colder weather, but it is probable that all three will be at the work within a short time. Other ice companies are also waiting for the continuance of the cold wave.
The ice on Muskegon Lake is only about 6 inches thick at the present time. Up to today, it has been rather soft and mushy, so that it would be of little value if cut as it would be in poor condition if kept in an ice house until next summer
The cold weather of last night, which came like a legacy from a long forgotten relative to the ice dealers, changed all this. The ice is losing its mushy appearance and becoming firm and solid.
Up to the present time there has been no good ice south of Bay City. In Ohio, Indiana and Illinois there have so far been no prospects whatever of any sort of ice harvest, and the dealers in these three states have been depending upon Michigan for next summer's supply. But poor old Michigan has been in the same boat — and not an ice boat, either — with her sister states. But now the ice man smiles as he sees the broad expanse of ice hardening and thickening under the hypnotic power of the cold winds.
"Snow flurries and fresh north winds," decorates the weatherman's slate today, and if he is right the devotees of ice cream soda and other summer drinks will not be obliged to console themselves with hot coffee or Lake Michigan water next summer.
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In 1972, Chronicle columnist John A. Chisholm unearthed a 1911 letter written by a wintertime visitor from England, who was fascinated by the ice harvest on Muskegon Lake.
Amy L. Dondeswell, Mayfield House, 9 Mayfield Road, Bickley, Bromly, Kent, England, gave as good an account as you'll ever read of the process:
"(The workmen) wore very thick coats made of bear skins or doubly-thick leather coats, high felt boots laced up to the knees to prevent them from slipping. Their caps fitted round the backs of their necks and came well round their ears and temples to protect them otherwise they would have soon been frostbitten. Their mustaches became frozen as they breathed and icicles could be seen hanging from them after they had been exposed for a very short time."
Dondeswell noted that even the horses used for the harvest were dressed warmly, "with specially-made horse jackets, shoes and head coverings."
Teamsters first cleared snow off the area to be harvested, then used a steel marker to score a large rectangle. Next they scored parallel lines two feet apart inside the rectangle. Another teamster with "a powerful cutting plough, which had curiously-shaped blades, made an incision 8 inches deep (in the foot-thick ice) into the lines marked out."
It was mostly a man-powered operation after that. A burly workman using a large handsaw completed the cut and others wielding two-pronged spuds broke sections free and guided them into a pre-cut channel: "All along the route men were stationed ... and drew the ice along with poles ... attached to a spike and hook."
As the floating ice neared the ice house on shore, workmen brandished "long thin needles, which they thrust dexterously into the ice, splitting it into" one- and two-foot long sections.
The sections were guided onto a conveyer belt, stacked inside the icehouse, each layer covered with straw, then sawdust.
During the summer
, blocks were delivered daily by horse and wagon to Muskegon homes equipped with zinc-lined ice boxes.
Most winters workers harvested close to 50,000 tons of Muskegon Lake ice, prized for its purity.
By the early 1900s, estimates placed the total U.S. ice harvest at 10 million tons.
The first documented commercial ice harvesting business in Michigan was started by the Hunter brothers in Niles in 1898. Ice companies were big seasonal employers, with each averaging about 150 workers and an payrolls estimated at $10,000 — close to $250,000 in today's dollars).
It was a business that was doomed even before it began. Forty-eight years earlier, in 1842, Dr. John Gorrie of Apalachicola, Fla., had invented a compressed gas ice machine. The first commercial ice plant opened in Louisiana in 1868 and by the 1870s, mechanical refrigeration units were already in widespread use by breweries.
Still, ice harvesting persisted into the 1930s, long after the first commercial home refrigerator made its debut 1911.


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hi mindy,
I tried this last thanksgiving and it was great. It's neo-classical thanksgiving dressing with apricots and prunes stuffed ina whole pumpkin. That's the recipe name on the computer. Hope you like it.
Thanks a million, Mylie!!! I can't wait to make it this weekend!
MMM Pumpkin!
Whole Foods has this awesome vegan pumpkin mousse! I'm sure its easy to make (tofu and pumpkin and a few spices), but nothing beats buying it!
Last year for the Thanksgiving potluck at work, I ordered the vegan pumpkin mousse stuffed in a pumpkin. I labeled it as Vegan Pumpkin mousse so people would know its vegan. Everyone ate it and loved it!!
Thanks for the recipe! I made it this weekend, and it is sooooo good. I will for sure make it again.
Hi Mindy, you wanted my recipe for stuffed pumpkin, so here ya go! You may need to add more or less of some of these things (i just guestimated the best i could) :).
Stuffed Pumpkin
1 medium sized pumpkin (maybe like 4-5 lbs at the largest)
2 to 3 cups rice, cooked (mix of brown with wild rice is best)
2 cups crumbled dry vegan corn bread (you can use a different bread)
1 cup chopped celery
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 small granny smith apple chopped (optional)
1 cup pecans
Herbs: Sage and Thyme to taste
1 to 2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 to 1/2 cup margarine, melted
salt and pepper to taste
Cut pumpkin top off to make a lid and remove seeds and stringy pulp stuff. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Start adding broth and melted margarine and a pinch of salt and pepper. Only add enough broth to make the bread moist. Once its all combined taste to see if you need to add more salt and pepper. Once flavor seems good, start filling your pumpkin loosely. Before putting into the oven, replace the pumpkin top (you may have to trim down the stem to get it to fit in your oven). Bake the stuffed pumpkin on a cookie sheet (oiled lightly) for about an hour at 350 degrees. You may need to bake it longer, but you will know when it is done by pricking it with a knife (test it like you would a baked potato, when the pumpkin is tender and able to be scooped out, its ready).
I always serve the pumpkin on a platter with extra dressing around the outside. You can also make it really pretty by adding more pecans around the outside and fresh cranberries if you have them or sprigs of fresh rosemary. When you go to serve this, you can scoop it out with some of the pumpkin "meat.†Again, is a much lovelier centerpiece than a dead bird.
I use canned or cooked pumpkin as an egg replacement in brownies–makes them fudgy and adds vitamins and beta carotene. Plus, non-vegans can't tell the difference! Just use a dollop the size of a chicken ovum.
Mmm . . . I think pumpkin pancakes for breakfast are in order!
I love pumpkins! In the fall, our house is laden with all kinds; and some that I display on the hearth last until the following fall.
The stuffing recipe sounds wonderful, as does the bread and pumpkin chocolate-chip squares.
Let's hear it for this sunny, versatile vegetable!
Um… did some one say "a giant baked pumpkin stuffed with dressing"? Mylie that sounds fantastic!!!! Do you have a recipe for that?
I would just like to say that my mouth is watering thinking about the bread and stuffing. Looks like I need to go buy some pumpkin!
Yay Pumpkin! Pumpkin is the most amazing food on the planet. I mean, what else can you make into a pie or a soup or a decoration?! 🙂 And seriously, a giant baked pumpkin stuffed with dressing is so much lovlier on your Thanksgiving table than a dead bird with dressing in his hollow body cavity. ewww.


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The Ocmulgee River might as well be called "anything wet flowing out of Atlanta" because that is literally what it is. However, despite being formed by three rivers (Yellow, South, Alcovy) that drain Atlanta and its suburbs, it is generally a cleaner and more nutrient rich river than you would think. I still wouldn't be eating fish from the river five days a week or anything, but you know what I mean. It is not quite as scenic as the Flint River, but it is still a unique river experience in its own way.
About the River:
The river officially begins at the base of Lloyd Shoals Dam, which was built in 1910 and forms Lake Jackson. The dam is still one of the oldest major dams in the state today. The river then meanders its way through sections filled with shoals, pools and runs rushing over granite rock and red clay. The granite ends just north of Macon, GA, when the river begins to make its way over what is called the fall line, a twenty-mile-wide zone where the piedmont transitions into coastal plain. This coastal plain actually used to be the floor of the Atlantic Ocean thousands of years ago. Below Macon, in the coastal plain, the river becomes more of a sandy, windy adventure with no shoals or rapids to be concerned with. However, the volume of water that flows in this river is very dangerous and the lower Ocmulgee can be just as treacherous as the upper if you are not familiar with swift currents. The lower Ocmulgee has floodplains that broaden as wide as three miles across, creating a thick hardwood swamps, creeks, and oxbow lakes. Below Abbeville the river begins a dramatic easterly sweep that is appropriately called "The Big Bend," on its way to join the Oconee to form the mighty Altamaha River, which exits into the Atlantic Ocean at Darien, GA.
Rapids/Obstacles to beware of:
For fisherman we usually want to note any class II rapids and above in a section of river. North of Macon, the Ocmulgee has a few class II rapids and at higher water even a class III. Most of these major rapids come on the first five miles of the river. The class III to beware of is right near mile 4.5 of the river and is referred to as Lamar's Mill. The further left you go through the shoals, the lower class the rapids become. If you really want a wild ride, stay to the right of the center. You can also portage the easiest on the river right. Next obstacle to be aware of is a spillway dam at the town of Juliette, GA, that can be portaged. The next major rapid occurs below the HWY 18 bridge and is a class II. It is easiest run on the river left. Further downstream about 8 miles there is also a weak class II, a half mile above the River North Blvd bridge, that can be run on the far left at a class I rating. After that the Ocmulgee does not have any more significant elevation drops and heads on to the coastal plain.
Optimum Gauge Height for Fishing:
As with most rivers, lower is better. However too low on any river above the fall line can mean dragging your boat half the day. The gauge at Jackson is optimum around 4ft. If the gauge is over 5ft, beware of strong current, and possibly murky water – especially when it gets over 5.10. Also beware when the gauge gets that high because the rapids become potentially dangerous if you are in a section with numerous shoals. If you are fishing near Macon you may want to use the gauge at Macon and make sure it is below 8ft. Below Macon, just check the gauges to make sure the river is below the median CFS and you'll be fine.


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Planning Director Warren to resign in April
Stephanie Warren will resign effective April 25 as director the citys Department of Planning and Community Development, a position she has held since before the effective date of all-island incorporation.
The resignation is contingent upon council approval of an agreement by which Warren would stay on part-time as a special assistant to the mayor through December 2004, which would entitle her to full retirement benefits, according to Mayor Darlene Kordonowy.
This will be an opportunity for Stephanie to get a fresh start and remain part of the community, and will be an opportunity for us to take a look at that department, Kordonowy said.
Kordonowy said she plans to appoint an interim director from off-island before Warrens departure, possibly within the next two weeks. She then plans to meet with various constituencies, including the planning commission and the council, to determine what qualities are needed in a new director, then conduct a nationwide search.
Kordonowy said she has not yet determined whether to use a search firm in the effort to recruit a permanent director.
The most important thing to me is not to rush the process, and find the best person for the job, Kordonowy said.
The mayor said she is uncertain whether Warrens current salary of some $86,000 will be enough to entice the caliber of applicant the city needs.
We are taking a look at that, she said.
Warren came to the city of Winslow Feb. 1, 1991 from Bellevue, where she had headed the Comprehensive Planning Division, and all-island incorporation became effective Feb. 28 of that year. She was hired the same day as city Administrator Lynn Nordby.
Warren said Tuesday that both the attractions and challenges of the job stem from the same thing the active involvement of the citizens in the planning process.
There is a lot of support for and interest in planning, she said, and we got to work on some exciting things with the Comprehensive Plan, the Winslow Master Plan and the non-motorized transportation plan.
But on the other hand, everybody has an opinion and isnt afraid to express it, and its hard to please 20,000 people.
Kordonowy praised Warrens pioneering role with the all-island city.
She has done a good job for the citizens, Kordonowy said. She was involved in building the department, developing the Comprehensive Plan, going through one version of the Shoreline Master Plan and a later revision, and a revision of the comp plan.
A heck of a lot of major work has come out of that department.
In her part-time role, Warren will be assigned to special projects such as the non-motorized plan, the new Community Forestry Commission, and possibly rewriting some of the ordinances dealing with public works. She will work from her home, Kordonowy said.
If we had to hire consultants or staff people to do those things, we would pay them twice as much as were paying Stephanie, she said. This will be a good deal financially for the city.
Warrens contract will go before the council tonight for approval.
While the mayor said that significant restructuring of the department is possible, it will not begin until a permanent director is on board.
We will look to the new person to provide feedback on what we need to do, she said.
Council land-use committee chair Michael Pollock said he thinks the new director needs good people skills, emotional intelligence and strong leadership capabilities.
The leadership and management qualities, he said, might be more important than the technical planning background.
We also need someone who understands the values of the community, Pollock said. There are so many interpretations that the director is called upon to make.
Warren said the community and council sometimes need to be more clear about their own values.
We are trying to put half the growth in Winslow, she said, but we still hear a lot of criticism from people who think the development in Winslow is too much. Clarity in terms of policies and regulations would help, and the city needs to be united in support of what were doing.
regulations that the department had to follow, and sometimes people didnt want to hear that.
Sutton said that because of the level of criticism, some in the planning department developed a defensiveness that aggravated the situation.
Many times the regulations are ambiguous or conflicting, calling for an interpretation from the director, he said. Instead of explaining the reasoning behind the interpretation, some of the department, including Stephanie, would say this is how it is, without explanation, and people didnt like that.
Sutton said different personalities can make a substantial difference, citing Public Works Director Randy Witts ability to deal with critical comments and still maintain broad public confidence in his department.
Youre always going to get criticism from outside, Sutton said. The way a decision is presented is the touchstone.
Sutton said the beleaguered nature of the department may complicate the search for Warrens replacement.
When candidates come in and talk to the staff, they will likely get a picture of an ugly situation, he said. We really need a water-walker, and while those people exist, they may be hard to find.
The department has been the target of persistent criticism from both the development and environmental communities, a situation that former Mayor Dwight Sutton said made Warrens job very difficult.
People dont like to hear no when they have what they think is a pretty good idea, he said. But there were federal, state and local
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A lawsuit against the Manzo brothers was filed yesterday for injuries sustained at a fight during a February vacation.
According to The Chicago Tribune, Adolfo Arreola, a police officer with the University of Illinois at Chicago's police department, suffered a broken arm, blurred vision, cuts and bruises after some members of the cast "savagely beat, kicked, punched, scratched, jumped" on him and smashed glass on his head, according to the lawsuits.
His cousin Jason A. Gomez suffered a broken leg and a torn MCL after he came to Arreola's defense, according to The Tribune.
The Manzos could not be reached for comment.
The lawsuit was filed in both New York and Miami, and included the Manzo family, the Giudice family, The Hard Rock hotel, one of the Manzo's roommates, as well as the Bravo television network.
The lawsuit said the series of events happened like this:
- The cousins were in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Punta Cana on Feb. 23, when Teresa Giudice of Housewife fame sprayed champagne on Arreola's mother in law.
-Giudice then mocked the woman as she tried to get the alcohol out of her eyes.
- Arreola attempted to confront Giudice when her husband Joe as well as Albert and Christopher Manzo showed up to support Giudice.
-The Manzo brothers began yelling obscenities at Arreola, who identified himself as a police officer. After the cast members then pounced on him, and his cousin was hurt coming to his aid.
According to the lawsuit, the cast and crew had been served "excessive amounts of alcohol" at the bar and became "intoxicated, belligerent and rowdy."
Security eventually broke up the fight, but denied the cousins an ambulance at first, according to the lawsuit.
Arreola was with his family at the resort to celebrate his aunt and uncle's vow renewal. The ceremony was cancelled due to the events that happened in the club, the lawsuit said.