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What's Up With D&D? for Monday, 19 March 2012
This week Wizards of the Coast had a little something for every type of gamer. New themes, domains, and powers for the fans of crunch and ancient disgraced Cormyrian families for fluff. Boardgames and DDNext received their fair share of attention as well.
- Mike Mearls presents The One-Hour D&D Game in Legends and Lore this week. I remember playing at lunch in junior high and I think the game should play quickly but I am not sure most gamers play their D&D this way most of the time. It seems that Wizards of the Coast are looking at the next iteration from lots of different angles, so be active on the boards and polls to make sure the final game reflects what you like. The readers here at EN World are already talking about this here.
- Bruce Cordell talks Iconic D&D Clerics on his blog and also includes a poll which is a dead heat right now. The cleric is iconic D&D and the fans have been very vocal about this blog post and you can read more about their opinions here.
- Rule of Three by Rodney Thompson this week covers the future of critical fumbles and injuries, reaction and interrupt, and 0 level characters in the next iteration. Things like fumbles and injury charts are obviously module pieces to be added in to the game if you like them. That is the beauty of the next iteration being designed to have a basic rules set and then modular pieces which can then increase the realism, complexity, and simulation ability to a level which works in your group.
- Character Themes: Citizens of Splendor by Andrew G. Schneider delivers three new themes for the Forgotten Realms but a creative player or DM can figure out how to use these in other campaigns. The Blackstaff Apprentice, Halaster's Clone, and Masked Lord are the three new themes presented. When I saw the themes I seriously questioned the Masked Lord but the DM Notes helped me to see how I could use this in a campaign.
- The Merendil Gold in Eye on the Realms by Ed Greenwood gives some excellent backstory on the disgraced Cormyrian family and the legends of their hidden wealth. There are some great adventure ideas presented here to help you use this article in your game.
- Save or Die II: Die and Die Again! by Mike Mearls on his blog continues to look out the venerable mechanic and whether or not it should be included in the new edition. I don't know a single gamer that doesn't have a strong opinion about this topic.
- Chris Perkins delivered the +5 Crossword of Slaying, Pt. 7. These are always an excellent diversion and memory challenge for my brain. The phrasing of 5 Across made me really laugh. Do not discount the utility of that spoon to help an adventurer survive when things go horribly wrong.
- Evolution: Lords of Waterdeep by Peter Lee in Design & Development shows you even more of the thought, planning, detail, and work that goes into the game design. I haven't had a chance to play this yet but these articles have me extremely curious to see how it plays. You can check out a video by Rodney Thompson showing you how to play here.
- Path to Conquest: A New Domain and New Powers for the Cleric by Robert J. Schwalb provides you all that the title promises. The Domination Domain, what gods would have access to the domain, and powers associated with the domain are detailed. For those readers demanding more crunch this article has lots of it for you to chew on.
- Consume, Engage, Cherish by Jon Schindehette in Dragon's-Eye View paints a clear picture of what considerations must be made with the artwork in the new iteration. I think that the artwork used to set the look of that edition is extremely important. I chose Engage in the poll because that is what I feel a core book should provide to the reader. More in-depth conversation can be found here.
- Chris Perkins gives A Lesson in Mediocrity to readers of The Dungeon Master Experience. It is good to know that other DMs have off nights and that as long as the players are having fun the game was a success. I have seen a DM have an off night and just scrap a game much to the shock of the players so any advice to keep that sort of thing from happening is greatly appreciated.
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PARIS, June 27 (UPI) -- A study of martian rocks shows underground water persisted for prolonged periods in the first billion years of the planet's existence, European scientists say.
The European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter has been studying rocks blasted out of impact craters, revealing material that once lay hidden beneath the surface.
The Mars Express and NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter focused on craters in the Red Planet's ancient southern highlands, called Tyrrhena Terra, to learn more about the history of water in this region, a release from ESA's Paris headquarters reported Wednesday.
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Susan - Brian's wife. Gets her throat torn out.
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1 min - This music is oddly catchy.
7 mins - RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST THE COAST GUARD!
8 mins - Make that damn noise stop!
20 mins - An abstract airport?
24 mins - Kick ass, it's Dr. Butcher M.D.!
32 mins - RANDOM GRATUITOUS BREAST SHOT!
36 mins - Oh, what I wouldn't give to be that zombie...
37 mins - RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST A SHARK!
40 mins - Argh, the noise is back! Make it go away!
41 mins - RANDOM GRATUITOUS BREAST SHOT!
46 mins - OUCH! (splinter through the eye, into the brain)
47 mins - No, the noise!
63 mins - Good thing there were some pinking shears hanging on the wall there.
71 mins - Throat-ripping in slow-motion.
75 mins - That's a damn goofy-looking zombie.
81 mins - Oh my God, they killed Lucas!
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Peter: "What?!"
Susan: "There was a man!"
Peter: "A man?!"
Lucas: "It's the ju-ju man!"
Lucas: "Who is it? The devil?"
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Dr. Maynard: "He felt that he could somehow become a guinea pig, so that he could help to discover what was causing these horrors that were destroying our island, turning it into a wasteland of terror!"
Lucas: "The father of my father always say, when the earth spit up the dead, they will come back to suck the blood from the living."
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Peter: "We have to go there, all the same."
Mrs. Maynard: "I'm going to tell everyone that you're the one who's crazy!"
Susan: "The driveshaft's cracked, it must have been the shark when he hit us!"
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Reply #1.
Posted on October 04, 1999, 10:31:27 AM by firstname.lastname@example.com
Oh man this brings back fond fond memorys.....awwwwwyes i rememeber it well one summer day! I went to my local DRIVE-IN and seen this wonderful movie. I love a really bad MOVIE, and this was classic!
Just the whole thing of the zombies SLOWLY shambling up to a person, and the idiot letting them get that damn close, then having the SLOW zombie LUNGE at a throat.......well it was just GREAT!
You know, the best part was at the beginning as I was driving in they handed out BARF-BAGS, my gawd, how much more can ya take!!
thanks so much for reviewing this movie, I had no idea how much i had missed it!
Reply #2.
Posted on October 05, 1999, 01:04:53 PM by firstname.lastname@example.com
I remember this film YEAH!
Christ I can't belive I took it so seriously that first time. AND s**t I WAS 15 (probably a liitle soft in the head or gullable, just plain gullable.)
I remember the fact there were no pictures on the back and it kept saying THIS FILM IS CENSORED FOR THE MORE CASUAL VIEWER! I should have laughed at it then and put it back, but I thought why not. At the beginning I was taken back by it being a b-movie (I really though it was a serious zombie flick!)
I got into it after 10 minutes though and I remember crying laughing at THAT AWFUL MUSIC and the end scene in the barn HAHAHAHA the wooden planks being thrown on by people that were meant to be from the ceiling (You could see there hands)
In the end they keep repeating the same piece of film and more and MORE wood piles up! HAHAH
I really liked this movie it had me in STICHES!
Reply #3.
Posted on October 09, 1999, 09:49:13 AM by Davvs
this movie is a real gem!!!Lucio Fulci´s masterpiece!this is a must see!!!!!!don´t miss it!
Reply #4.
Posted on March 03, 2000, 08:44:10 AM by Chris K.
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(wahat the hell kind of internet address is that!), this film is totally NOT FUNNY! Very gory! Gorier than THE EVIL DEAD (1979), but not gorier than NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968). Great music too (Daniel-lion says it was bad on his review, but he is a fag so what does he know!) and a nice setting. When Lucio Fluci made this it was called ZOMBIE 2 as a sequel to DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978) that was titled in Italy as ZOMBIE. Okay dubbing but saved by great photography (even the exagerated zooming in and zooming out effects are impressive. So watch tis film and forget these poor saps reviews.
Reply #5.
Posted on July 18, 2000, 02:56:47 AM by Tony
I consider this one of the better zombie movies, right after the Dead trilogy of George A. Romero. I think this was definitely one of Lucio Fulci's best, and still stands the test of time after all these years. The acting is not very realistic but the special make-up effects are what make this movie. Thats really the best thing about this flick, all the blood, gore and of those flesh-crunching zombies! The wood splinter thru the eye is classic, as well as that brutal throat-ripping scene! I still have an old issue of Fangoria magazine that covered this movie and even had that maggot-infested flesh eater on the cover! Even the music by Goblin has a bizarre appeal in a strange sort of way. All in all, this is a very good addition to any zombie fans video collection, right along with Dawn of the Dead and Gates of Hell.
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Posted on May 19, 2000, 07:27:50 AM by Chris K.
I must appologize about my hateful comments to
, but how is ZOMBIE a bad film. If it was it would not be out on video from Anchor Bay Entertainment in it's original 2.35:1 widescreen with trailers and radio spots.
Reply #7.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM by Chadzilla
Zombie rocks! It may have its laugh enducing over the top moments (i.e. zombie v shark), but nonetheless the movie bends over backwards to please and that makes it even more endearing. Great score to.
About those short burning molotovs, you don't think that Lucio was saving a buck by showing the same fire gag over and over again do you? Naw, couldn't be, could it??????
Reply #8.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM by Steve
Re. "Zombie" This film was released in UK as "Zombie Flesh Eaters". It has been on and off the "Video nasty" list for years. It was broadcast recently by the ever reliable UK's Channel 4 - uncut - so I now have it in its original form. ZFE is one of Fulci's "better" bad movies, he crams as much gore and breasts in as possible. I think Richard Johnson (DR. Menard) must have seen his last overdraft statement. The music score is suitably sleazy, and the head-shots lesson seems to have been taken on board. Look out for Fulci's other badmovies eg - "House By The Cemetery" - not nice! The characters make the mistake of ignoring advice not to explore the cellar. Will these people never learn? Don't they watch Italian zombie-flix? Try to beg, steal, borrow, or tape Ruggero Deodato's "Cannibal Apocalypse" - it contains an all-time classic line of dialogue. The movie is set in Vietnam (You knew that anyway, didn't you?) and an officer finds one of his men about to chomp on a breast - "Oh my god! Put it down son!" Happy viewing - Steve.
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Osmosis: os·mo·sis (oz-mo'sis, os-) n., 1. When a bird eats something.
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In the recently decided case, Urban Group Exercise Consultants, Ltd. v. Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., Urban Group claimed that Dick's Sporting Goods' sale of its "Jump Trainer" exercise trampoline infringed the former's unregistered trade dress in its "Urban Rebounder" exercise trampoline. Urban Group lost, and the court's decision in the case provides would-be trade dress plaintiffs (or defendants) with a helpful road map for how best to protect (or defend against) an unregistered trade dress claim.
The court began its holding by explaining that a product's trade dress is defined as the total image of a good, including its design, size, shape, color, texture and graphics. It then explained that courts need to exercise particular caution in extending trade dress protection to product designs, because protecting them raises a potential risk that doing so will hamper efforts to market competitive goods.
Therefore, to prove trade dress infringement premised upon an unregistered product design, a plaintiff must file a complaint that reasonably argues that its own trade dress is not functional, its trade dress has secondary meaning, and there is a likelihood of confusion between the plaintiff's goods and those of the defendant. In Urban Group Exercise v. Dick's, the court spent the bulk of the opinion discussing the second requirement: whether Urban Group's trade dress had attained secondary meaning.
The court began by explaining that a trade dress is considered to have attained secondary meaning when a consumer immediately associates the trade dress with the product's source. Think the curvaceous ribbed-glass shape of the Coca-Cola soda bottle, or the sternly British stiff upper lip of the grill of a Rolls Royce motor car.
To support its contention that it had strongly promoted its unregistered trade dress, which included a vivid red stripe outlining their depiction of the product, Urban Group alleged that:
- It had spent millions of dollars advertising its trade dress over the last twelve years.
- It typically spends $100,000 per month to advertise its trade dress.
- It attends international trade shows to advertise its trade dress.
- Nationwide research studies and consumer surveys reference its trade dress.
- Its product had been featured on global broadcasts on NBC, CNBC, CNN, etc.
- Its product had been featured in notable publications such as Allure, Fit, Home and Garden, etc.
- Consumer Products named its product as one of the top U.S. fitness products in 2008.
- It had sold millions of units worldwide.
- It is found in over 5000 gyms worldwide.
This seems a pretty impressive list of accomplishments for an exercise trampoline. Unfortunately for Urban Group, the court was not equally impressed. The court began by explaining that any advertising or promotional activity prior to the year Urban Group introduced the red outline stripe surrounding its Urban Rebounder trampoline's black jumping mat was irrelevant. The court went even further to explain that even if it considered all of Urban Group's alleged advertising, because the complaint contained no contention that any of those advertisements or promotions stressed or emphasized the alleged trade dress, the company's claims did not support the product's design elements having acquired a secondary meaning. Put another way, to point to a representation on product packaging or in advertising of a specific product—even if that product does have a certain flare in its design, coloration, etc.—does not amount to a verifiable claim that such design, size, shape, color, texture and graphics have separately or collectively acquired a uniquely identifiable secondary meaning that stands singularly dependent of what the product actually it, videlicet a trampoline.
One obvious takeaway from this case is that evidence of advertising is all well and good, but if the advertising does not highlight non-functional and distinctive aspects of the alleged trade dress, the relevance of that advertising may be discounted, if not outright ignored.
The court then went on to explain that the consumer surveys Urban Group referred to were not traditional trademark consumer surveys conducted by trained trademark survey experts, but were medical research studies focused solely on the benefits of rebound exercises. The studies made no mention of the alleged trade dress and therefore, did not support a finding of secondary meaning.
Next, the court discounted the large sales figures offered by Urban Group because they did not identify how many of the units sold actually bore the alleged trade dress. Finally, the court explained that it was ignoring the unsolicited media coverage evidence because it too failed to state whether these broadcasts and other media mentions occurred prior to when the red stripe trade dress was adopted.
Urban Group Exercise v. Dick's is therefore instructive for those interested in asserting trade dress in an unregistered product shape. Potential plaintiffs should consider: (1) making sure that its advertising highlights the non-functional and distinctive aspects of the alleged trade dress; (2) that any surveys it provides are conducted by proven trademark consumer survey experts; (3) identifying exactly how much has been sold of the product bearing the alleged trade dress; and (4) identifying exactly how much of any unsolicited media coverage occurred after the trade dress was adopted. To succeed in a claim asserting an unregistered trade dress against a competitor, a plaintiff will likely need to fulfill all these criteria, and may wish to consider these issues as a branding and product development issue even before ever considering filing a claim. If not, such claim may leap high, but will have a harder landing than was hoped for.
This article is intended to provide information of general interest to the public and is not intended to offer legal advice about specific situations or problems. Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione does not intend to create an attorney-client relationship by offering this information and review of the information shall not be deemed to create such a relationship. You should consult a lawyer if you have a legal matter requiring attention. For further information, please contact a Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione lawyer.


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2013 Range Rover Evoque: New Car Review - Video
After a long history of building rugged, roadworthy SUVs with conservative, box-like styling, Land Rover broke the mold with the 2013 Range Rover Evoque. The Evoque now enters its second year, retaining an appeal that is both aggressive and youthful.
Aside from its sporty aero shape, the most distinctive exterior feature of the Evoque is its available panoramic roof. It is standard in all but the base Pure trim and comes with a power sun blind if the light from above gets too intense. Other available Evoque trim levels include Prestige and Dynamic. Prestige emphasizes luxury, while Dynamic leans toward sporty. You can also choose either a 2-door coupe or 5-door hatchback version of the Evoque.
The interior is worth bragging about, too. The cabin boasts high-quality materials and a sophisticated layout. For electronic entertainment, there's an 8-inch touchscreen that connects you to a full assortment of audio and Bluetooth capabilities. A Premium package adds HDD navigation and a 360-degree surround camera system that uses five digital cameras.
In terms of space, there's enough head room for everyone in the hatchback edition, but if you're sitting in the rear seat of the coupe model, the lower roof line gives passengers one inch less head room. Unfortunately, legroom is tight no matter which body style you choose.
With the Evoque, it's the first time a Range Rover has been equipped with a 4-cylinder engine instead of a V8. But this inline 4-cylinder is plenty strong. Its potent turbocharger spools out 240 horsepower through a 6-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels, and moves this able-bodied euro-ute from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 7.1 seconds. In additional to robust performance, the Evoque's fuel economy is quite good at 20 miles per gallon city/28 mpg hwy.
However, the Evoque has a few downsides worth noting. For one, engine vibration can be felt through the seats while the car is idling. And there's significant road noise inside the cabin at highway speeds. Also, the Evoque isn't the intrepid trailbuster we've come to know and love with Range Rover. It handles respectably on wet or snowy roads, but you're better off sticking to paved roads.
The base Evoque hatchback in the Pure design theme has an MSRP of just over $42,000, placing it in the premium price range. Step up to the 2-door Evoque Pure coupe, and the base sticker jumps to $45,040. But consider the Volvo XC60, BMW X5 or Audi Q5 before making up your mind. All are worthy competitors.
The 2013 Range Rover Evoque offers a bold design, a turbocharged engine and an upscale interior that departs from Land Rovers of old. It can be noisy inside, short on rear head room and more than $40,000 to buy, but overall the Evoque is a smart and sexy crossover with plenty of goods, inside and out.


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High court won't hear Argentina appeal over bonds
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina lost its first round at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday in a crucial battle over bond payments.
Justices refused to hear the country's appeal of a ruling that would force Argentines to either pay about $1.4 billion in cash to a group of hedge funds, or go into default on most of the other bonds issued to make good on debts stemming from the country's 2001 crisis.
The decision was expected, and almost certainly won't be Argentina's last shot at a Supreme Court hearing. Its government still has ways of delaying a final result from U.S. courts for months.
"Argentina will keep exercising its right to defend itself with all available resources," Finance Secretary Adrian Cosentino said Monday.
Argentina has already asked the U.S. 2nd Court of Appeals in New York to assemble a full "en banc" rehearing of the finding by one of its three-judge panels, and Consentino noted that a stay remains in place meanwhile.
The second circuit almost never grants en banc rehearings — it did so only eight times while deciding nearly 30,000 cases in more than a decade, the Federal Bar Council found in 2011. But even if it's rejected again, Argentina will have 90 more days before appealing again to the Supreme Court, which could put off the final consequences until late 2014 or even later.
The Supreme Court justices did not comment on their order Monday.
The legal case stems from Argentina's financial crisis a dozen years ago, when the government defaulted on a record $100 billion in debts, and some investors scooped up nearly worthless Argentine bonds. More than 90 percent of bondholders have been receiving payments for years since agreeing to swap their un-performing paper for new bonds that initially paid less than 30 cents for each dollar of bad debt. Many of the rest, led by NML Capital Ltd., a hedge fund managed by New York billionaire Paul Singer, sued and won their case before U.S. District Judge Thomas Griesa.
Fernandez has repeatedly refused to pay these plaintiffs "a single dollar," calling them vultures who prey on emerging economies, and is prepared to defy the U.S. courts by preparing another debt swap that would be guaranteed instead under Argentine law.
Mark Sherman reported from Washington, D.C.


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19 October 2013|
At the 2012 Formula D Season finale at Irwindale Speedway, Dennis Mertzanis had a major crash in qualifying that caused significant damage to his Fuel Culture Kenda Tires Nissan S13 chassis. While the motor was salvageable, the rest of the car was considered a write-off. As planning began for the 2013 season, Mertzanis was at a crossroads. He had a VQ35-powered S14 in his stable that could be refreshed but was significantly underpowered for Formula D, and he wasn't sold on making it his 2013 competition car. Fortunately, aftermarket tuner ARK Performance maintains its headquarters just a few miles from Mertzanis's shop in Ontario, Calif., and was contemplating building a drift car with one of its previous SEMA showpieces. ARK Performance has built several cars for the Hyundai booth at SEMA, but has never campaigned any of them in a competitive motorsport. After some discussions with Mertzanis, the decision was made to enter Formula D.
Luckily for ARK Performance, Mertzanis is not only a talented driver but also a Hyundai engineer. In previous years, Rhys Millen campaigned a Genesis, but in his absence the ARK car would be the only Gen-coupe on grid.
First for the team was building the car using ARK's own product suite. For the engine — a header, down-pipe, test pipe, engine mounts and custom exhaust (all from ARK) were added to bump the power. The inside of the motor was pulled apart and stroked using a Brian Crower kit, which pushes displacement to 4.0 litres, while JE Pistons and a custom Garrett turbocharger kit help give the car 590 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque. Power pushes through a Spec Stage 4 clutch and Cusco two-way LSD to keep the tires spinning.
Outside, a full ARK SFX aero kit is fitted to the car. The kit includes new front and rear bumpers, wide front fenders, rear over fenders and a carbon hood. In addition, a CFX carbon grill, carbon trunk and side skirts give the car an aggressive look. The exterior is coated in white BASF paint to give the livery the cleanest possible canvas. Featuring Arki, the Team ARK mascot, the scheme accentuates the sleek and stylish lines of the Genesis coupe while highlighting Kenda tires, Konig wheels and Koru Works — the key team sponsors. Rounding out the look of the car are gold 18-inch staggered Konig Milligram wheels, which have been tried and true for Mertzanis over the past three seasons.
StopTech brakes provide the necessary braking power, and Parts Shop MAX coil-overs and suspension arms help keep the geometry in check during drifts. ARK front and rear sway and strut bars also add rigidity to the chassis, controlling body roll for maximum power transfer as the car gets sideways. The biggest changes inside the car are the custom Formula D-spec roll cage, RMR carbon dash, center console and a pair of Sparco racing seats. Takata harnesses keep Mertzanis in place, while an AiM Sports dash display provides him with details under the hood. Aside from the ARK Performance custom wiring harness, an AiM Sports steering wheel and Safecraft fire suppression system, the interior is relatively simple.
Mertzanis and the ARK Performance team have big goals. Not just for this season, but beyond. "We're excited to see what this car is capable of," says Mertzanis. "Rhys showed everyone this Lambda chassis can be competitive and we're going to prove he's not the only one who can earn results in the car." Combining their talents, ARK performance and Mertzanis will be looking to climb the Formula D standings and be a competitive team on the Formula D circuit for years to come.
Vehicle: 2012 Hyundai Genesis
Driver: Dennis Mertzanis
Team: Team ARK
Engine: Hyundai Lambda V6
Horsepower: 550 hp
Torque: 540 lb-ft
ARK Performance (blueprint and planning, engine mounts, custom fuel rail)
Aeromotive Adjustable Fuel Regulator
ARP Head Studs
Brian Crower 4.0L Stroker Kit
JE Pistons
Koyo (radiators with cap)
Turbokits.com turbocharger kit
NRG oil catch can
ARK Performance (custom Formula D exhaust system, downpipe and test pipe, headers)
Cusco two-way LSD
SPEC Stage 4+ clutch and flywheel package
Parts Shop MAX Full Suspension Setup (coil-overs, front upper control arms, front knuckles, front A arms)
ARK Performance (custom roll cage, sway bars (f/r), front upper strut bar, custom dash bar)
Konig Milligram Gold wheels - 18x9.5 +35 (f), 18x10 +25 (r)
Kenda Kaiser KR20 tires – 235 (f), 265 (r)
StopTech brakes – Six-piston big brake kit, steel braided brake lines
ARK Performance (SFX bumper (f/r), front fenders, rear over fenders & CFX side skirts, carbon grille, carbon hood, carbon trunk)
APR (Carbon GT wing, front splitter, carbon GT3 mirrors)
V-LEDs (bulb kit, brake lights)
BASF paint
Dynamic Vinyl graphics
RMR (Carbon dash, center console)
AiM Sports (Strada digital display, steering wheel)
Sparco Racing seats
Takata six-point harnesses
Custom engine start switch
ARK custom wiring harness
Moroso (battery relocation kit, toggle switch kit)
Safecraft fire system
NRG short hub
JEGS roll bar padding
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The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects who used a stolen credit card on Hilton Head last week.
On the evening of February 4th, a black 2006 Hummer H3 was broken into while parked at Cheap Seats. Among the items reported stolen was a credit card. The victim discovered that following the theft, the credit card had been used at both the Kangaroo Express on71 Mathews Drive and CVS on 85 Mathews Dr.
Investigators were able to obtain video surveillance footage which showed a white male and a white female, who appeared to be together, using the card shortly after the time it was stolen.
Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding the identity of the pictured individuals to contact either Investigator Cpl. B. Cooler at 843-255-3423 or Crimestoppers.


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Grizzlies top Rockets
Memphis, TN – Zach Randolph totaled 21 points with 12 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies ended a two-game skid by knocking off the Houston Rockets, 103-94, on Friday at FedExForum.
Marc Gasol, who continues to battle an abdominal tear, also poured in 21 points and Mike Conley had 15 with 10 assists to help the Grizzlies take a fifth straight home win over the Rockets.
"Everybody was helping each other, talking communicating," said Gasol. "Offensively, I think we did a good job."
Tayshaun Prince donated 10 points and eight rebounds in the victory.
The Rockets, losers of two straight since a three-game winning streak, received just 21 points combined between James Harden, Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik. Chandler Parsons and Donatas Motiejunas each scored 16 in defeat.
"We made more mistakes defensively tonight than we have been," said Rockets coach Kevin McHale.
Houston's early 3-point shooting helped keep the contest close, but Memphis never trailed in the contest and began to create separation in the final minutes of the second quarter.
With just over five minutes left, Carlos Delfino knocked down Houston's seventh 3-pointer and shortly after, Lin's bank shot made it 48-47.
However, the Grizzlies responded with a 10-2 push, with Conley and Jerryd Bayless each nailing triples to cap the run and create a 58-49 margin. A three-point play from Gasol with 16 seconds left sent Memphis into the break ahead, 61-53.
Memphis extended its advantage to 17 points just over eight minutes into the third following the completion of an 11-3 run. Conley got it started with a three-point play and Ed Davis' short jumper created an 80-63 margin.
The Rockets struggled from long distance in the second half, shooting just 2-for-11 and 37.8 percent overall from the field. Delfino's layup reduced Houston's deficit to nine with over nine minutes left, but Conley didn't let them come any closer, adding another three-point play.
Memphis' double-digit lead held from there until only nine seconds remained.
Game Notes
Despite the setback, Houston has won 11 of the last 16 meetings, with all the losses coming in Memphis ... The Grizzlies shot 50.6 percent from the field and scored 22 points off Houston's 14 turnovers ... Bayless scored 14 off the bench for Memphis.


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Rotating Primaries Would Give Hoosiers a Say in Presidential Nomination
Contact: Cam Savage
There wasn't much national fanfare last Tuesday when Hoosiers went to the polls to vote in the presidential primary election. George W. Bush was unopposed for the Republican nomination, and John Kerry has already secured enough delegates to be his party's nominee.
Despite that, Democrats were still able to vote for John Edwards, Howard Dean, Dennis Kucinich and even Lyndon LaRouche, but it didn't make a bit of difference in determining their party's nominee for President.
There were still plenty of reasons to go vote. Republicans chose their candidate for Governor and there were hotly contested primaries for the State House, State Senate and Congress. All the non-partisan school board races were decided this May.
But for the last several election cycles, the rush has been on to move the presidential primaries earlier and earlier as states fight for the spoils that come with being an important primary state. It's good for states like Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina to have the media attention that an early presidential primary brings. It's even better for their voters.
In Indiana we don't have much of a say in choosing nominees for President, because the nominations are a done deal by the time our May primary rolls around. Not since 1976, when Ronald Reagan carried Indiana in his insurgent campaign against President Gerald Ford, did we Hoosiers have a meaningful vote in a presidential primary.
That's one of the reasons I support the idea of rotating regional primaries. Under the rotating regional primary system, the nation would be divided into four regions, and each region would hold its primaries or caucuses in different months - March, April, May or June. The regions would rotate positions among the four primary/caucus months every four years to give each region regular opportunities to be the first in the nation to vote.
Not only would the rotating regional primary provide Indiana's voters with electoral significance, it would also force candidates to come to Indiana to campaign. Presidential campaigns make more than a civic impact on a state; they also make an economic one.
Expenses for television and radio advertising, hotel rooms, meals, printing, rental cars, staffing, and building space could easily reach into the millions of dollars. It's an economic windfall that Indiana has never known.
Giving small states like Indiana a voice in choosing presidential nominees only makes sense. But because the rotating regional plan must be approved by fifty state legislatures, implementing the plan is a national challenge.
I want to thank everyone who went to the polls last Tuesday to help choose nominees for our state and local offices. Four years from now, maybe Hoosiers will have the opportunity to choose a presidential candidate, too.


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MMA's Catch-22 Drug Trap: Why So Many Fighters Fall Into Addiction
(MMA competition can provide the stability necessary for a person to beat addiction. It can also create the physical and emotional chaos that leads to drugs in the first place.)
For months I've wanted to get started on an article discussing drug use among MMA athletes, but just haven't gotten my fingers to the keyboard. For some reason, after seeing Dennis Siver's positive test for HCG recently — probably the least worrisome drug I've ever seen someone test positive for — I've decided to get going with it.
In addition to the positive tests for performance enhancing substances that we've seen dozens of times in this sport, there has been an alarming number of positive drug tests for recreational and prescription drugs as well. We've also seen countless fighters wage personal battles with substance abuse outside of the ring/cage, with several ending in death — accidental as well as suicide. It's the recreational drugs and prescription painkillers that have caught my attention as something that may need to be addressed.
After seeing so many fighters struggle with drug abuse over the years like Joe Riggs, Drew Fickett, Karo Parisyan, along with those that have passed away from drug-related circumstances like Shane Del Rosario and Shelby Walker, I started to wonder: Is MMA leading athletes to become addicted to drugs, or are people who are more prone to drug use entering the world of mixed martial arts?
What I found out is that the answer to both previous questions is yes. Those more prone to use drugs do enter MMA, and MMA in return, leads those to use drugs and subsequently become addicted to them. It's a hell of a lot more complex than that, but simply put, MMA fighters, as well as boxers, are kind of screwed.Read More DIGG THIS


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Every match has been sped up and condensed to about an average run time of about 30-40 minutes for the full game. There are links at the end of each game that will go to the next Match day game or the roundup video, so please look out for those for quick viewing.
I take on the videos as a commentator over other people's games within a league. I try to be informative for the newer players so that they may learn and also veteran players should be able to enjoy the quality as well.
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1925: Saloth Sar, alias Pol Pot, born in central Cambodia.
1949: Pol Pot goes to Paris where he joins a group of young Cambodian revolutionaries, most of them Marxists.
1953: France grants independence to Cambodia under King Norodom Sihanouk; Pol Pot returns to Phnom Penh, trains with Vietnamese communist guerrillas, then works for his cause in the countryside.
1969: Secret U.S. bombing raids begin against Vietnamese communist guerrillas hiding in Cambodia.
1970: Sihanouk deposed by U.S.-backed strongman Lon Nol; the Khmer Rouge and Sihanouk join forces against the nationalists.
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Personally I think SAO needs to hurry up on S2 (or 3 whichever) even though it's very controversial. I nows lots of people didnt like it but I did so dont hate
TWGOK S4!!!!! I know its in the manga so I hope they announce that in the future! Also if they added some OVA's for the other girls that'd be pretty sweet too!
Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere season 3? Dunno I thought it ended abruptly and Im pretty sure theres tons more story (haven't really looked at the manga at all or extensions of the story)
Attack on Titan! Im 100% sure that there will be because of the manga! Can't wait
Well these are just a few that I want to see (and more but...) so I leave the rest to you guys! Hope to see some suggestions that I'll be exited for too!
I think this is a duplicate thread, but I'll add my 2 cents while I'm here.
I think they should make a non-canon continuation of Highschool of the Dead so that everyone can stop worrying about when new episodes will come out.
Because let's be honest, people only want to see engaging action scenes, guns, zombies, and fanservice. They hardly need a proper story to do that... I don't think anyone would complain too much
I searched, and nothing came up in the first page, so I'll give up on that and partake.
If SAO would have just spent more time on the plot, and not jumped around so damn much, I really would have liked the series a lot more. Still, I love Asuna, and Kirito and all the other characters are great. I love this series, but I will admit that the plot is lacking and the dub was very disappointing. Also, THE PRICE FOR THE DVD IS TOO DAMN HIGH.
With that having been said, here are some shows off the top of my head that I would like to see more of, even if they are a few years old and there is no chance of an additional season.
Sword Art Online, Ben-to, Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne, Accel World, Oreimo, Mayo Chiki, Maid Sama! Kaichou Wa Maid Sama, Listen to Me, Girls, I am Your Father!, Kiniro Mosaic, Kampfer, High School of the Dead, Dog Days, Claymore, Attack on Titan, Cannan, Burst Angel, Astarotte's Toy, Aria the Scarlet Ammo, and Angel Beats.
the main problem with HotD and AoT is the director Tetsurō Araki is not knowen for doing second seasons
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My Little Monster, Say " I love you", and Free! Iwatobi Swim club.
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the main problem with HotD and AoT is the director Tetsurō Araki is not knowen for doing second seasons
That really is a crying shame. Still, I thought the endings to both of those shows were good. I would love to see more, but HOTD didn't leave me hanging. Attack on Titan, well, not so much. I need more. The colossal titan can't peer through the wall and leave me hanging without another season.
My Little Monster, Hakkenden & Pandora Hearts
Dango, Dango, Dango, Dango, Dango, Daikazokuuuu!
I'd much like to see a S2 of Mayo Chiki
I really wanna see Majestic Prince get another season, but I can understand why it might not.
Corpse Princess.
Okami-san and Her Seven Companions
Btooom obviously, even though I think the chances of it happening are pretty much nil.
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My Little Monster, Say " I love you", and Free! Iwatobi Swim club.
there is a Little monster ova out and Kyoanime has green lit the second season of Free
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Spice and Wolf should be an instant on any of these types of threads.... I love that one too much.
I also want my Index season 3. JC Staff finally learned how to animate the fights properly and Index 3 would hit some of the really juicy stuff in the LN.
Know what show I loved but don't want to see a second season? Usagi Drop because it would fallow the manga and I hated how the manga ended
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I really wanna see Majestic Prince get another season, but I can understand why it might not.
There were talks with the potential of a season 2. I'm neutral on it though. If the show gets a season 2, then excellent, if not I wouldn't be bothered too much.
As for shows that needs another season..I'd say love to see Eccentric Family, Devil is a Part-Timer, Full Metal Panic, Claymore, and Attack on Titan; just those for now from the top of my head.
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The 3-bedroom Emory is built with growing families in mind, with thoughtful spaces for everyday living and formal dining room for larger gatherings. The family room and flex space off the foyer keep families connected, and the drop zone between the garage and kitchen keeps clutter at bay. Upstairs the oversized master suite ensures your privacy - add a fireplace to create a cozy retreat.
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The $8700 Reason You May Want An ALDI In Your Neighbourhood
Most ALDI-converts are aware of the savings to be had at the discount supermarket but a new study has revealed an even bigger effect the German store can have on your wallet.
According to The Sun, houses in the UK in close proximity to an ALDI found their property values rise by a whopping $8,700.
The survey, carried out by an English mover and conveyancing service called My Home Move, also discovered that the difference in house prices occurred within just three months of a store opening.
"Our own research has shown that a third of home movers chose their new property based on its proximity to shops and local amenities - and as such we are not surprised that the recent popularity of ALDI, with its cheaper lines and award-winning products, has had a positive effect on the value of local homes," My Home Move's chief executive Doug Crawford explained.
"A few years ago people were talking about the Waitrose effect, but today it seems home buyers are choosing to take the 'swap and save' challenge to heart, as locations such as South Ruislip, Billingham and Poynton have increased in popularity.
"The only exception in our research was Reading, where prices have dropped - but with three stores within a two-mile radius of the city centre, it may be that consumer demand has now been met."
Since entering the Australian market in 2000, ALDI have opened almost 400 of their cut-price stories along the east coast, and are rapidly expanding west, announcing plans for 50 new shops in South Australia earlier this year.
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's highly successful Honda Civic Tour with headliner Maroon 5 and special guest
Kelly Clarkson
wrapped up last night in the band's hometown of Los Angeles at the famed Hollywood Bowl. Both artists set records this year with the most sellouts the Honda Civic Tour has ever seen in its 12 year history. With the attendees from this tour, over 3.5 million fans have attended a Honda Civic Tour show since the start of the popular event series in 2001. Earlier this year, Maroon 5 played 31 arena dates to over 435,000 ticket holders. Since February, the band has performed to over 1 million fans on the Overexposed touring cycle making 2013 one of the biggest years for the group to date. The tour concludes on the heels of frontman
Adam Levine
being featured on the fifth season of the NBC hit series The Voice, which recently premiered this fall to record ratings and took home the 2013 EMMY Award for Best Reality Competition Series.
Although this very successful Maroon 5 edition of Honda Civic Tour has concluded, fans still have a chance to win a customized and autographed Maroon 5 Honda Civic Si Coupe and Honda CBR250R motorcycle. Both the car and motorcycle were designed and autographed by the LA quintet with their signature color scheme, each making a clean yet bold statement. Enter for your chance to win the Maroon 5 custom Civic by visiting Honda.us/M5Civic and the Maroon 5 custom CBR250R motorcycle by visiting Honda.us/M5Bike through Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 11:59pm ET.
Fans can like Honda Civic Tour on Facebook or follow on Instagram or Twitter through the #hondacivictour to learn more about what's upcoming for 2014.
About Maroon 5
Capturing their first of three Grammy Awards as "Best New Artist" of 2005 and going on to sell more than 17 million albums worldwide, Maroon 5's releases have gone gold and platinum in over 35 countries. The band won over fans and critics alike with the hybrid rock/R&B sound they introduced on their debut album, Songs About Jane and their double platinum album, It Won't be Soon Before Long, which included hits like "Makes Me Wonder" and "If I Never See your Face Again." In 2010, the band released their third studio album, Hands All Over, which was certified platinum. The collection featured two hit singles including the Hot AC smash "Misery" and the anthemic "Moves Like Jagger," which climbed to the #1 spot on the Top 40, Hot AC and Billboard Hot 100 charts. The track has also become one of the best-selling singles of all time. Following the release of the album, both "Misery" and "Moves Like Jagger" received GRAMMY nominations.
Maroon 5's latest album Overexposed has quickly reinforced the group's status as a powerhouse in popular music with all of the collection's singles quickly rising to the top of the charts. The third single off of the album, "Daylight," claimed the #1 spot on both Top 40 and Hot AC radio charts. In the process, the band set a record for the most #1's (six in total) by a group in the Top 40 chart's 20-year history. Maroon 5's latest hit, "Love Somebody," reached the Top 5 on the Top 40 and #1 on the Hot AC radio charts.
In addition to his work with Maroon 5,
Adam Levine
has returned for the fifth season as a coach on the EMMY Award winning NBC hit series The Voice. Adam made his small screen acting debut on the second season of the hit FX drama American Horror Story, and will soon be seen in a lead role in the major motion picture film, Can A Song Save Your Life from director
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, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month.
About Honda Civic Tour
With 3.5 million fans having attended Honda Civic Tour concert events since 2001, Civic Tour has established itself as one of the nation's most compelling, successful music concert tour franchises. Civic Tour has provided concert-goers with an exclusive, interactive concert experience featuring up-close and personal access to their favorite bands, including Linkin Park, blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, The Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, Everclear, Incubus, Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, Dashboard Confessional and Panic! at the Disco.
Kelly Clarkson
Since bursting onto the music scene 10 years ago,
Kelly Clarkson
has released 5 studio albums (Thankful, Breakaway,
My December
, All I Ever Wanted, Stronger), 1 Greatest Hits album, sold over 20 million albums worldwide, 10 million albums in the US and has had 10 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. She is the recipient of 3 Grammy Awards, 4 American Music Awards, 3 MTV Video Music Awards, 2 Academy of Country Music Awards, 1 Country Music Association Award and 12 Billboard Music Awards. Clarkson's last studio effort Stronger debuted at #2 on both the Billboard Top 200 and Digital Albums Chart. The album produced the smash singles, "Mr. Know It All" and "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" which marks Kelly's 9th and 10th Top 10 hit. "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" was #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for two consecutive weeks (3 weeks total) marking her 3rd #1 on the Hot 100 chart. Clarkson's Stronger was certified Platinum by the R.I.A.A. and won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. Clarkson released Greatest Hits – Chapter 1 last year which featured 3 brand new tracks as well as a compilation of some of her greatest hits to date. Kelly spent the summer touring with Maroon 5 and recording her very first Christmas album Wrapped In Red, which is set for release on October 29th.
About Honda Civic
One of the best-selling compact cars in the United States, the Civic features a lineup of six distinct models: the conventional gasoline-powered Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe, two high-performance Civic Si models, gasoline-electric Civic Hybrid, the Civic Natural Gas and Civic HF high fuel economy model. The Civic lineup embodies the Honda brand values of 'clean, safe and fun' with the Civic HF achieving an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating1 of 41 mpg on the highway. The Civic Hybrid's EPA-estimated fuel economy rating is 44/44/44 city/highway/combined. The Civic Sedan has earned top safety ratings from NHTSA and the first small car to earn a 'TOP SAFETY PICK+' designation from IIHS. Now in its ninth generation, the Civic remains one of the most fun-to-drive compact cars on the road today. The Civic Sedan starts at a suggested retail price2 (MSRP) of $18,165 and is available at Honda dealerships nationwide. For high-resolution photos, broadcast quality video and media information of the entire 2013 Civic lineup, please visit www.hondanews.com.
1 Based on 2013 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
2MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $790.00 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
About Honda CBR250R
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About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management and Live Nation Media/Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.
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We had a family outing to the zoo and had lunch at a Greek Restaurant nearby. What do you eat in a Greek Restaurant? Gyros with Pita/Olga Bread of course. The grandchildren loved the Pita/Olga bread so much that i had to make some for them at home.
Makes 8 pieces
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 /2 tsp sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp instant yeast
Put in ingredients into the bread machine bowl starting with the milk and ending with the 8instant yeast on the top of the flour.
Choose the dough function and press start.
When the dough function is ready, the dough should have risen double its size.
Punch down dough; divide into6 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece to a thin rough circle about 1/8 inch thick and 8-10 inches in diameter.
Heat a large dry skillet or an electric griddle, over medium-high heat; do not use any oil. Cook 15 seconds, flip and bake about 10 seconds on other side, until mottled brown spots appear. Do not over cook.


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If you plan to visit Shanghai, there is a building that you should not miss. Its official name is Moller Villa, named after Eric Moller, a Jewish resident of Shanghai in the early 20th century. When I had a seventeen-hour layover last week, I decided to stay there overnight—it has since been converted into a hotel. Located on South Shanxi Road in the former French foreign concession area, Moller Villa is a sight for sore eyes. It may seem out-of-place to the virgin traveler. In the midst of modern apartment buildings, shopping centers, and a lot of traffic noise—this villa is a tranquil place of relaxation.
According to local legend, Eric Moller built this Villa for his beloved daughter in 1936 after she had conveyed her dream of having a fairytale castle. Moller was a Swedish-British merchant who first came to Shanghai in 1919. After much success in the shipping business, he became well-known in Shanghai elite circles and a member of the notorious Shanghai Race Club. He invited many different architects to design the Villa to become his own private residence. The end product is a hybrid-fusion style that includes Western and Eastern architectural elements.
The building today still stands in its original condition, protected by the local Shanghai government. At the entryway to the villa, there is a plaque that explains its current status in Shanghai. The plaque states in English and Chinese that it is an "Important Monument under the State Protection." Not bad for an almost-decade old foreign structure. The villa itself is a mix of browns and reds intermixed with a layered-brick feel. The pointed rooftops give the boxy rectangular structure a much-needed softness by drawing the eyes from the ground to the Shanghai skies. Two traditional Chinese lions flank the front steps providing an interesting mix of East and West styles.
A small garden covers the area to the mansion's immediate side and back area—easily accessible from the front door and back porch of the restaurant area. A small creek flows through the miniature garden flanked by tall hundred-year-old trees. The wooden foot-bridge takes you from one side of the garden to the other—transporting you through the world the Moller family built.
Once you step inside the main hotel area, if feels as if you are living in Europe. The tall stained-glass windows are covered in nature designs of greens, pinks, and shades of gray and black. Elaborate crystal chandeliers reflect the outside sunlight throughout the check-in area. Lush upholstered couches lay opposite of the wooden check-in area—welcoming guests to a villa fitting for a gentleman and lady. Photographs of the Moller family, his horseracing, and the villa's stories in Shanghai history line the walls.
Next time you are in Shanghai for a 24-hour layover or longer ;-), try exploring Moller Villa and add it to your itinerary. It is a gem of a sight for the modern age.


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Citing Naylor, candidate scores council for pension vote
Lyn Jennings, a candidate for Ward 8, isn't happy a Department of Public Works (DPW) employee got his job back last week after he was terminated for allegedly stealing an estimated $2,000 worth of equipment and materials from the department last year.
Ken Naylor, 48, of West Warwick, returned to work a week ago today, however, there is a possibility he could be fired based on the outcome of police charges relating to the alleged theft.
The union objected to Naylor's dismissal on grounds that the city, Naylor and the union reached an agreement that he would be suspended without pay for 20 days. Naylor said he was "borrowing" the equipment as policy allowed, although he did not notify his supervisor. An arbitrator agreed that there was an agreement on punishment – the suspension – and ruled that Naylor get back his job and be granted nine months of back pay.
According to chief of staff Mark Carruolo, Mayor Scott Avedisian hadn't decided as of yesterday whether the city would appeal the arbitration. Also, the city has not calculated what Naylor would be paid.
Carruolo said Naylor was collecting temporary disability insurance and because of this, the city needs to check with TDI to see what amount should properly be deducted, as well as other possible deductions.
"We're waiting for him to provide us with information," said Carruolo.
Still, Jennings finds it disturbing that someone who has been charged with stealing from the city could be eligible for a pension.
"Ward 8 taxpayers are left with a hefty tab after a DPW worker, terminated for allegedly stealing public property, has won his job back following an appeal through Council 94," she said in a press release issued last week.
In the release, Jennings points the finger at the six council members, who in December voted against an amendment to an existing ordinance that would have given the court the power to revoke a pension or health benefits from a city worker for dishonorable service.
The council members include Council President Bruce Place, Ward 1 Councilman Steven Colantuono, Ward 3 Councilwoman Camille Vella-Wilkinson, Ward 5 Councilman John DelGiudice, Ward 6 Councilwoman Donna Travis and Ward 8 Councilman Ray Gallucci.
"Their actions represent a total and complete disregard for taxpayers in Ward 8 and throughout our city," Jennings said in the release. "Warwick needs council people with common sense and a dedication to fairness. Remember this when you vote on November 6. I will reintroduce this 'dishonorable service' resolution as your Ward 8 councilwoman."
Ward 4 Councilman Joseph Solomon introduced an amendment to the current ordinance, which was originally drafted by former Ward 7 Councilman Al Gemma, who is seeking re-election. Solomon said he is confident the issue will be revisited in the "very near future," and his goal is to simply enhance the existing statute.
"Similar statutes existed in other municipalities that when people were convicted of a crime or charged with a crime, there were loopholes in the statute that allows them to continue to receive or be entitled to their pension and that's what precipitated my amendment to the existing ordinance," Solomon said in a phone interview yesterday morning. "I wanted to eliminate any loopholes that may give a free pass for someone who has not completed their public task in an honorable manner. Unfortunately, that was voted down."
During a phone interview yesterday morning, Vella-Wilkinson said while she supports the ordinance as it was originally written, she voted against Solomon's amendment because she feels there are potential honest employees that could be stripped of their pensions.
"I'm not against the administration of progressive discipline within the personnel guidelines, however, I don't feel that someone who has worked their entire life should take the chance of losing their pension based on the preponderance of evidence as opposed to the higher standard of beyond a reasonable doubt," she said. "The reason I prefer the higher standard is because you can have cases of mismanagement or a personality conflict. You have a manager who nickel and dimes an employee and the next thing you know, they have five minor infractions against them and they could potentially lose their pension. I am against that."
Gallucci added that the amendment "had nothing to do with the Ken Naylor incident. It has to do with pensions," while DelGiudice said he voted against it because it would have "removed someone's right to due process, therefore, it would not hold up in a court of law."
Place said Jennings is "misinformed." Like Gallucci, he said the ordinance does not involve Naylor.
"I don't think she fully understands what Councilman Solomon's proposed ordinance addressed," he said yesterday during a phone interview. "It specifically addressed the retirement and pensions, but it had nothing to do with the Naylor case. The Naylor case is a situation with regard to current employment, not retirements. One has nothing to do with the other."
Colantuono and Travis were also contacted for comment but did not reply in time for press.
Last week, Avedisian noted that he is "tremendously disappointed" with the arbitration's decision. As a result, he said he plans to make a "number of changes to the city's personnel policies and procedures to ensure consistent and appropriate disciplinary actions in the future."
In the past, acting DPW Director David Picozzi allowed employees to borrow equipment with permission under a policy that Avedisian has now discontinued.
However, that was not the deal with Naylor and an agreement was reached with the union to suspend him for 20 days without pay. Then, he was terminated, which is why the arbitrator ruled it a case of double jeopardy.
At the moment, Carruolo said the mayor is working on policy changes as far as progressive disciplinary action.
"The concern in this particular instance is that the mayor was not aware of the discipline that was discharged on this employee until after the fact," Carruolo said. "That upset him and he's trying to resolve that. As far as disciplinary action for employees, the mayor wants to be made aware of those before they are executed. That was one of the problems here."
Place and Gallucci saying I am misinformed ! That the resolution had nothing to do with Naylor. I never said that it did. I said basically, if this resolution had been passed, we wouldn't be where we are now and the taxpayer would have been protected. "Jennings points out that six members of the City Council, including Raymond Gallucci voted against a City Resolution that would have prevented any public employee found guilty of theft ineligible for future pension benefits.
On December 19, 2011 a resolution was presented to the City Council dubbed "dishonorable service" aimed to strip public officials and employees of their health benefits and pensions if convicted of a crime related to his or her public employment."
We are not talking about HONEST people here as Vella-Wilkinson has expressed, we are talking about people who are convicted of a CRIME related to his or her public employment .
You can read this Resolution on the Warwick city website pco-12-11 http://www.warwickri.gov/pdfs/cityclerk/2011/PCO-12-11.pdf
Lyn Jennings
The resolution had everything to do with Naylor as he was the key example of the need for removing the disciplinary measures from a board of city appointed people (retirement board, union reps, etc..) The resolution caused heated debate on the floor and lots of comment. Wilkinson voted it down as she and the other 5 continue to pander for union votes, which was evident during the budget hearings. If they blew any more smoke up the firefighters bums we would have had to call for breathing aaparatus to get out of the building. If it was passed Ray Gallucci would have been found guilty and stripped of his benefits as he took $9765.00 for clean up services after the storm last August. He was forced to return the money with no consequences even though what he did was a direct violation of the city charter. And what about his compulsive shop lifting at Daves Market? What a joke. Havent the Gallucci brothers cost this city enough money. And as far as Joe Gallucci, nice move marrying your long time 75 year old girlfriend just before you retired so no the taxpayer has to give her LIFETIME HEALTHCARE. Maybe they'll have kids and give them city jobs.


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