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The 8-hour detox treatment Stops physical addiction to opiate drugs in eight hours without significant physical withdrawal under anesthesia and is performed at an accredited and certified hospital or surgery center operating room by an M.D. anesthesiologist certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. The facility used for this procedure included North Vista Hospital, Desert Springs Hospital, Red Rock Surgery Center, and Surgery Center of Southern Nevada, all located in Las Vegas.
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This is a good question that is difficult to answer.
To me, Steampunk has always been first and foremost a literary genre, or least a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that includes social or technological aspects of the 19th century (the steam) usually with some deconstruction of, reimagining of, or rebellion against parts of it (the punk). Unfortunately, it is a poorly defined subgenre, with plenty of disagreement about what is and is not included. For example, steampunk stories may:
- Take place in the Victorian era but include advanced machines based on 19th century technology (e.g. The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling);
- Include the supernatural as well (e.g. The Parasol Protectorate by Gail Carriger);
- Include the supernatural and forego the technology (e.g. The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers, one of the works that inspired the term 'steampunk');
- Include the advanced machines, but take place later than the Victorian period, thereby assuming that the predomination by electricity and petroleum never happens (e.g. The Peshawar Lancers by S. M. Stirling); or
- Take place in an another world altogether, but featuring Victorian-like technology (e.g. Mainspring by Jay Lake).
"It's sort of Victorian-industrial, but with more whimsy and fewer orphans."
- Caitlin Kittredge
There are probably plenty of other combinations I've forgotten, but that's steampunk as a genre in a nutshell. Steampunk has also cross-pollinated its way into other genres, so there is steampunk romance, steampunk erotica, and steampunk young adult fiction. I haven't spotten any steampunk picture books yet, but I won't be surprise when I do.
And it isn't just written fiction anymore. There are steampunk games (e.g. Bioshock II), steampunk graphic novels (e.g. League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), and even steampunk movies (e.g. Sherlock Holmes) and TV shows (e.g. Warehouse 13). There is even steampunk music and steampunk performance art.
"To me, it's essentially the intersection of technology and romance." – Jake von Slatt
But steampunk has become a lot more. What with all the cool contraptions in the stories, it was only natural that some people would decide to make some of them (or at least things like them). Thus, steampunk gadgets came into the real world. People has "steampunk'd" everything from computers, desks, telephone, watches and guitars to cars, motorcycles, and whole houses. These objects can vary from a grungy look of a forgotten antique to the shiny overwrought newness of a Victorian gentleman's club. Think brass and copper, glass and polished wood, engraving and etching, and details for the sake of details. So, steampunk is also a design aesthetic.
"Steampunk is what happens when goths discover brown." – Jess Nevins
This aesthetic carries over into personal style with both clothing and jewelry being made in a "steampunk" style. The clothes are not exactly Victorian, adding in technological bits or hints of a more adventurous life than a typical Victorian citizen likely enjoyed.
So, steampunk is a genre and a design aesthetic.
But wait, there's more! Steampunk has a philosophical angle as well, which is somewhat of a combination between the maker ideals of creativity and self-reliance and the Victorian optimistic view of the future. This last bit has led to accusations that steampunk includes a fair amount of empire worship, which is a reasonable concern. Another criticism has been that steampunk focuses on the best of the past and quietly sweeps the bad (i.e. slavery, child labor, widespread disease, etc.). Again, this may be a valid criticism and it is somethat that steampunk will have to address. Paul Jessup's piece "The Future of Steampunk" offers a good discussion of these issues.
Final answer: steampunk is a genre AND a design aesthetic AND a philosophy.

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Aubrey Schwartz (1928- ) was born in New York City. His work at an early stage drew the attention of collectors and museum curators and won him many awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship in Creative Print-making. In 1969 he accepted a professorship at The State University of New York at Binghamton. He taught there for many years (becoming in time Chair of its Department of Fine Art) and influenced the creative lives of many students, some of whom have gone on to distinguish themselves as artists. Twenty-four of his original prints are in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York. A Bestiary, portfolio is in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of American Art.
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She loves peanut butter more than the average person should ... I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, right?
She's never been big on popsicles, but I got her to eat one when peanut butter was involved :)
This was such a simple recipe ... and it's creamy and delicious! Love this twist on pb and j!
Best dishes and yummy dreams!


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Germany's capital is welcoming a new influx of real estate investors, as the city's comparatively low rents attract expatriates, young creatives and technological entrepreneurs alike. Home to 2,500 tech start-ups, Berlin has been dubbed Europe's 'Silicon Valley', attracting the interest of the world's largest venture capital funds. In 2013, Microsoft founder Bill Gates invested heavily in ResearchGate, a local start-up designed to promote international scientific communication and collaboration. Among all this, the historical landmarks of Germany's capital still stand tall, with world-class museums, galleries and architecture providing a classical counterpoint to the rush of futuristic businesses.
The 2008 economic recession affected housing markets globally, but Berlin weathered the storm considerably more successfully than the majority of its global competitors, emerging relatively unscathed. In the years since, the real estate market has gone from strength to strength; since 2011, property prices in Berlin have risen an average of 25.5% in total. Sebastian Fischer of Engel & Völkers Berlin told the New York Times that throughout the international economic troubles, Germany has remained "a safe-haven economy in the Eurozone, with a stable currency and general positive outlook."
A bright future
In their annual report on 'Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2015′, PwC and the Urban Land Institute named Berlin as the leading city for international investment. The commentary observes that "international and domestic investors are swarming to the German capital, lured by what they consider [to be] relatively inexpensive assets and development opportunities." Fischer accredited the city's real estate market success to similar attractions: "extremely strong demographics, a constantly growing economy and very high quality of living".
Although property prices are rising, Berlin property remains relatively inexpensive compared to other European capitals like London or Paris. Berlin's property prices remain lower than other German cities too, especially Munich and Frankfurt. This has been attributed to reunification: until the '90s, Berlin was split by the Berlin Wall into east and west. A desirable neighbourhood for start-ups, students and creatives, the property market in east Germany nevertheless has yet to reach the values registered in cities in the west of the country.
Buying patterns
Although Germany has traditionally been a country of renters, in recent years more young Germans have started to purchase property, creating a small boom as demand begins to outstrip supply. There has also been an increase in buyers from the United Kingdom, America, and France.
As developers seek to capitalise on Germany's reputation as a safe haven for investments, new high-end homes are springing up across the capital. Acclaimed British architect David Chipperfield's hotly-anticipated project, Palais Varnhagen, is a luxury apartment building on Französische Strasse. Inspired by the salon culture of 19th century Europe, the design is intended to inspire similar soirées among residents of the penthouses and apartments.
To begin your search for investment properties in Berlin, contact Engel & Völkers. With 11 offices in the city, whether you're looking for a converted loft or historic townhouse, our agents are here to help. For city centre apartments, visit our office in Berlin Mitte, or browse through beautiful historic properties at our Berlin Charlottenburg office. For larger properties on the outskirts of the city, visit our Berlin Grunewald office.


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Lackey's first season in a Red Sox uniform was not quite as glorious as expected. His Hits/9, WHIP, opponents' batting average and on-base percentage are all the worst of his nine-year career. He has the lowest K/9 since his rookie season of 2002 and depending on how he does today, he may set a career high in walks. He is 8th in MLB in most earned runs allowed. He turns 32 on October 23 and his 5/82.5 contract runs through 2014.
Lackey's history of minimizing his own suckitude and blaming others for his poor performance is well known. You may remember his whiny comments after he and his Angels lost the 2008 ALDS to Boston:
We are way better than they are. We lost to a team not as good as us. ... The last two days, we shouldn't have given up anything. ... [On Sunday] they scored on a pop fly they called a hit, which is a joke. [On Monday], they score on a broken-bat ground ball and a fly ball anywhere else in America [except in Fenway Park]. And [Pedroia's] fist-pumping on second like he did something great.Lackey won't win the 2010 Cy Young Award, but he is a shoo-in for this year's CYA -- the Cover Your Ass award.
End of April: Lackey has a 5.09 ERA after four starts. He has three quality starts and an ugly outing against the Rays on April 19, in which he allowed eight runs on nine hits before leaving in the fourth inning.
Everything has been fine outside of that game. I've been pretty happy with how I've pitched.May 16 at Detroit: Lackey walks four Tigers in the first two innings, and allows nine hits in seven innings. The Red Sox lose 5-1.
I threw the ball a lot better than the [stat] line will show. I mean, you have that infield single to get their first run. ... If a couple of things went a little different, it could have been a different outcome.May 21 at Philadelphia: The Red Sox lose 5-1 to the Phillies, as Lackey allows six hits and four runs. In his last three starts, he has allowed 17 hits, 12 walks, and 15 runs.
I gave up the one homer that probably doesn't go out anywhere but here ... [A] break here or there and it could have been a lot different. ... It's been a little tough luck here and there and lack of execution a little bit, too.Is Lackey concerned about walking so many batters?
Not at all. ... I think only one of them scored. That's all that matters.May 26 at Tampa Bay: Red Sox rout the Rays 11-3. Lackey allows eight hits and four walks in 6.1 innings, but gives up only two runs.
Honestly, that's probably the best I've thrown the ball.June 1 vs Oakland: The Red Sox win 9-4 and Lackey gets the win. He is tagged for 12 hits in six innings, but allows only four runs.
Honestly, it's a little frustrating, 'cause I thought I did better than what some of the numbers are going to show. We won the game, so who really cares? ... I pitch to contact and I haven't had the greatest luck with some of that. I've had a lot of balls on the ground that have gotten through, a few balls kind of fell in tonight ...Lackey is averaging 4.4 walks per nine innings, the highest rate of his career, and nearly double his 2009 rate. He's also averaging two fewer strikeouts per nine innings (5.1) than he did last season.
[I]t's no big deal. I've looked at some of those walks and they weren't really walks. I've gone back and looked. My control is not as bad as it seems.Lou Merloni, WEEI, June 7:
Lackey can be very emotional on the mound whether it's reacting to a call he didn't like or showing displeasure when one of his teammates make an error behind him. ... I talked to Lack about that and he swears that he's not trying to show anybody up, but let's just say this, it doesn't look good. Showing up Darnell McDonald is one thing, but when you slam your glove to the ground after a Dustin Pedroia error ... not good.June 23 at Colorado: Lackey allows 10 hits and five runs in 6.2 innings. The Rockies beat the Red Sox 8-6.
I honestly felt probably about as good as I have all year. ... I feel like they hit some pretty good pitches tonight.July 4 vs Baltimore: Lackey pitches 7.1 innings against the Orioles, allowing eight hits and three runs, and the Red Sox lose 6-1. Terry Francona: "I thought today was the best stuff he's had all year.
Yeah, he was probably right. ... We are right there in the race, and I think I've been part of that. Out of my 17 starts, my four losses are about the only ones I didn't give us a chance to win in.July 10 at Toronto: The Red Sox lose 9-5 as Lackey allows three runs to the Blue Jays in the first inning and finishes with six walks.
It would have been [a decent performance] if they hadn't had that lucky hit down the line, let's be honest. That's kind of the way things have been going for me.July 17 vs Texas: Lackey does well (7-7-2-2-3, 115) and the Red Sox win 3-2.
About as good as I've been this year, for sure. Even the hits I gave up for the runs, I threw them right where I wanted to. ... They were strong enough to kind of get them over the infield.August 2 vs Cleveland: Lackey allows nine hits, five walks and six runs as the Red Sox lose 6-5.
First three innings, probably some of the best stuff I've had all year. ... Fifth inning, I got a little unlucky, giving up a run there.August 7 at New York: Lackey allows eight hits and five runs in six innings and the Red Sox lose to the Yankees 5-2. Lackey gives up four consecutive singles in the fifth that results in two runs and breaks a 2-2 tie.
In the fifth inning I made a lot of good pitches and, honestly, they kind of nickel-and-dimed me to death there. ... I definitely feel like I threw the ball better than the numbers would indicate. I had good stuff.Does Lackey feel like he's been the victim of bad luck and unfortunate bounces all season?
Maybe a little, but I don't know what I can do. ... It is what it is.August 18 vs Los Angeles: The Red Sox win 7-5, but Alberto Callaspo hits a three-run home run off Lackey down the right field line.
I don't think that's a homer in a whole lot of places. It is what it is. It's probably the only place that's a homer.August 23 vs Seattle: Lackey is no match for the Mariners (8-6-3-2-2-10) and the Red Sox win 6-3.
It's been a strange year. ... It seems like there's been one or two times where I've given up some runs that haven't happened in the past. For the most part, I've given us a chance to win quite a bit. ... The first six innings are probably the best I've felt location-wise.August 29 at Tampa Bay: Lackey allows five runs in 6.1 innings and the Red Sox lose 5-3. Boston is now 14-13 in Lackey's starts and he has allowed an AL-high 201 hits in 176 innings.
I felt way too good to give up five runs, for sure. I gave up probably three hard-hit balls all night. ... [I] probably threw the ball as good as I've thrown the ball in years. ... I definitely feel like I've thrown the ball better than what the numbers are this year. But at this point, I can't do too much about it.Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times, July 26, 2008:
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Pantherophis spiloides
25-84 inches. Tan or gray with large dark brown or black blotches down the back and a smaller series on each side; some scales yellow, orange or red producing a calico effect; underside white anteriorly, grading to gray or pale brown with obscure markings towards the tail. Young rat snakes are pale gray with dark brown blotches. Scales slightly keeled on the middle of the back, and in 25-27 rows. The Western and Gray rat snakes are distinguished on the basis of genetic differences rather than appearance. Use distribution to identify rat snake species.
Identical to those of the Western Rat Snake.
Throughout Louisiana westward to the Mississippi River floodplain. The Mississippi River forms the genetic barrier with the Western Rat Snake, but both species are known to occur on opposite sides of the River.


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Garland's diverse neighborhoods reflect the community's growth over the years. We value neighborhoods as core building blocks of a great community. Through the Office of Neighborhood Vitality, the City of Garland engages residents and other community stakeholders as equal partners in creating and sustaining neighborhoods that are safe, attractive and economically stable
Neighborhoods are where life happens. As diverse sectors of the community build relationships and increase collaboration, stakeholders take an active role in managing their neighborhood's future.
The Neighborhood Management philosophy encourages vitality through community building, empowerment, and collaboration. The office of Neighborhood Vitality works with residents and organizations to discover and build on their strengths and to expand their capabilities to improve and manage neighborhood image and outcomes over time.
Learn more about neighborhood management
The City of Garland promotes neighborhood associations as an excellent opportunity for residents to build relationships with one another and community stakeholders, to create a forum for planning and setting goals, and to build social capital.
While Garland has provided capacity building for neighborhood groups for more than ten years, a nonprofit and faithbased component was initiated in Decemter 2012. The purpose of the initiative is to provide capacity building and networking opportunities for leaders of local faith-based and non-profit organizations who desire to participate in community transformation activities that align with the Garland 2030 Vision.
The Garland Neighborhood Management Academy (GNMA), established in 2007, provides community stakeholders with training and resources to be active participants in the municipal government process and to manage neighborhood growth and change. GNMA increases awareness of the contribution that every neighbor can make in sustaining vital neighborhoods and a thriving community.
The Summit is an annual event designed to build bridges between the various sectors of our community. The event provides an opportunity for residents, local governement, leaders, and practitioners to review and discuss best practices in neighborhood development and revitalization. The Summit includes diverse speakers, workshops, and takeaways for everyone interested in vital neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Organizing Guide: This guide provides information on creating and sustaining a neighborhood based group.
Neighborhood Resource Guide: This guide is a comprehensive source for information on city services, programs, grants, as well as information on private and non-profit community organizations and service providers.
Neighorhood Chatter E-Newsletter: Neighborhood Vitality publishes a bi-weekly e-newsletter which includes leadership articles, event announcements, and promotions.
The Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant is designed to encourage community effots in the enhancement of our neighborhoods. Funds may be used for physical and aesthetic improvements (See program guidlines for more details). Neighborhood projects are a great opportunity to:
- Promote the goals of a neighborhood association.
- Improve neighborhood image.
- Achieve goals important to area residents.
- Meet and develop relationships with neighbors.
- Promote a sense of community.
The Community Gardening program allows neighborhood groups to utilize undeveloped, city-owned parcels for gardening. Community gardening creates opportunities for recreation and education; contributes to community "greening" and sustainablity; and stimulates social interaction. For more information, call 972-205-2445 or email email@example.com.
- Building Organization Capacity
- Good Neighbor Checklist
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A BlankTV Premiere Presentation:
Suede Razors - "Boys Night Out"
Artist Bio:
Suede Razors is a four-piece rock n' roll band from the San Francisco Bay Area featuring members of local favorites HARRINGTON SAINTS, HOUNDS & HARLOTS, and SYDNEY DUCKS. Combining elements of 70's punk, pub-rock, bootboy glam, and mod revival, they've created their own hard-hitting brand of amped-up retro rock n' roll.
The group originated as a 'side project' creatively deviating from current bands, to fuse together the power and energy of punk with swaggery guitar riffs and big beats from the 60s and 70s. With momentum from the success of their two previously released singles, the band is now preparing for their 3rd single which will be released in Fall 2014 on Pirates Press Records (USA) / Randale Records (Europe). The release will coincide with their live debut at the Pirates Press 10th Anniversary Party in San Francisco on October 25th, 2014 where they will play alongside Cock Sparrer, Bouncing Souls, Street Dogs, and Bishops Green.
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Today I see the MOA home page prominently advertises BMW Motorrad - Germany's contest "Ride of Your Life".
The MOA has also posted the link to the contest entry web page on the MOA's page on Facebook.
The only problem with all of this is that the website to enter the contest - and to submit the essays required of entrants - is in German, and BMW has done something to their web page that prevents Google Translate from translating the web page into English.
Since I ride German, but don't speak German, MOA encouragement to enter the contest is simply cruel and inhumane.
Can anyone get BMW to provide a version of the webpage in English so those of us who don't speak the language of the Fatherland can have a chance at spending five months riding around the planet on BMW's dime?


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INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Andrew Smith led Butler with 15 points Wednesday and the No. 13 Bulldogs piled up a huge rebounding advantage to roll past Richmond 62-47.
Butler shot a mere 37 percent from the field, but outrebounded the Spiders 47-18. The Bulldogs had 17 offensive rebounds to five for Richmond.
Butler played without leading scorer Rotnei Clarke, who was out with a sprained neck. He suffered the injury after being knocked into the basket support during a game against Dayton last Saturday.
Clarke, who played three seasons with Arkansas before transferring to Butler, is averaging 16 points a game.
The Bulldogs improved to 15-2 for the year and to 3-0 in Atlantic-10 Conference play.
Kellen Dunham took Clarke's place in the starting lineup and scored 11 points. Roosevelt Jones had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulldogs, winners of 12 in a row.
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We're launching three new features today:
New Deck UI - There are new controls on "My Deck" that make Deck maintenance easier and more intuitive.
Messaging - You can now receive messages from people on your friends list even if you have refused private messages globally.
New Game Client - The new version of the client allows you to challenge and message other players with just one click. You can also play Urban Rivals in a popup. On the game page choose to play it in normal mode or in a small medium or large popup. Gameplay is the same, it just gives you more options and is very handy for people with small screens. If you have a popup blocker on your browser you may have to set www.urban-rivals.com in the list of allowed sites.
6SimS-Sven Master UTOPiA Tuesday 29/05/2007, 15:45
Awesome,pumpkin please suggest to have those new pics below our names in the left screen
Collector_HM Guru Pit Viper Wednesday 30/05/2007, 16:24
There is just one prop, i think some people mite think so too. when u VS some1 in EVO mode and they play a card before u get in the battle it doesnt show that they have played a card so i end up playin my card (EVO) when its them turn is there away u could fix this. cuz it is kinda disturbing
Jolly Roger Titan De asskickers Wednesday 30/05/2007, 19:19
Euhm...it IS shown, but you probably click it away....
so if you see a card in the middle of the battle screen, you know your opponent has already played his card, and you are second in the first round.
If you are not sure, you can count the stars; the player with the highest number of stars (yellow stars) will always begin the first round. Basicly its adding up the levels of the four cards. If both players have the same number, the one who begins is selected at random.
Jolly Roger Titan De asskickers Wednesday 30/05/2007, 21:52
Oh yeah, I forgot to say that the card your opponent choses gets a halo around it.
0- JP Imperator † OVER KILL † Thursday 31/05/2007, 18:22
Nico Robin Hero Friday 01/06/2007, 00:02
Can a player make suggestions for UR here?
i want to propose a change in COurage X
its so underrated, it the Power +X of Courage should take effect everytime a char with Courage is sent to attack
not only when it is played in the 1st round
there will be more strategy play that way =)


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Wild Coast Ocean Safari 2011
Posted 23 November 2011 - 07:52 AM
Strangely enough the best analogy I have for the Sardine Run is to compare the experience to a drug habit. Both are seriously addictive and will keep you coming back for more. Both will see you spending more and more time and money in chasing the total high of the first time experience. Both can result in bad judgment and silly behaviour. And both can result in injury or death if you are not careful.
Having done the Sardine Run twice before, both in 2009 and 2010, I was determined to go again this year. The difference was that this time I had booked 14 days as opposed to the 7 days booked for each of my previous attempts. I had also decided to combine it with a trip to Durban to compete in the Surfski World Cup race. I planned to drive up from Cape Town to Durban for the race and then down to Port St. Johns for the Sardine Run. The most challenging part was getting the leave application for a month away from the family past my wife. To those who complain about the cost of a trip on the Sardine Run, it is nothing compared to the cost of simply being allowed to go!
Arriving in Durban for the race, the sea was standing on its head. As I passed Port Shepstone I could finally get a view of the coast and was not very comforted by what I saw. All the way up to Durban I was filled with trepidation as massive waves smashed into the coast. The big wave surfers were tow-in surfing the Mound (A reef in the middle of Durban Bay that only breaks in huge seas). The race was a whole story in its own right, but on that same day sardines started to arrive at Addington beach. Immediately I wondered if I had left things too late and worried that the sardines had already passed Port St Johns.
Driving back down to Port St. Johns I was in view of the coast for a lot of the journey and could see clouds of gannets raining out of the sky into huge baitballs not far from shore. Arriving at Port St. Johns I found out that all the operators had been unable to go to sea for the past four days because of the giant seas. It should be remembered that these self-same operators are the Durban skippers famed for their surf-launch abilities. It has to be truly intimidating before these guys decide to can the launch.
The rest of our crew arrived the next day and we were all kept busy preparing our kit and the boat. It was good to catch up with some familiar faces from the previous year and the following morning found us on the beach bright and early, eagerly anticipating our first day out. There were more than a few nervous passengers as Steve warmed his boat engines up in the channel. The surf at the mouth of the Umzimvubu River was still plenty big, but our skilled skipper negotiated the break with ease, showing off the skills of a consummate professional. Our first day out was a taste of reality no instant gratification to be had here! All the baitball action was happening off the river mouth in the dirty water. Jumping in is not advisable in these conditions, not only is it unsafe but there is really no point as the photos generally turn out poorly. We managed a swim in cleaner water with some bottlenose dolphins and ended the day offshore Laputhana watching the massive waves colliding with the rocky shelf and sending bursts of spray thundering skywards. Dolphins were playing in the big waves and we managed a few nice images.
Port St. Johns is a curious town in many respects, one of which is that it has an abundance of excellent restaurants out of all proportion to the size of its population. The evening (as were most to follow) was spent at one of the many fine dining establishments, and then it was early to bed for the tired divers.
Overnight the seas had moderated and day two started with some small baitfish action, but it was not sardines. The fish were red-eye herring and the baitballs were anything but static. We managed to do several jumps near the common dolphins as they smashed up the baitfish, but the action was fast and fleeting. Grant provided the amusing moment of the day as a skua sat almost on top of his lens as he approached unseen from under the water. The dirty water moved further offshore with the wind and signaled the end of the days diving, but we followed the dolphins and spent the afternoon shooting the topside action on the baitballs. The speed at which the gannets dive (usually around 100kph) is incredible and never fails to impress. Then it was home, shower, wash kit and track down the next gastronomic gem.
Day three saw us up early and running north to Waterfall Bluff after having received reports of action there the previous day. Arriving there we found the Earth Touch crew already in the water on the only baitball. We waited patiently next to their boat and on surfacing they gave us the go ahead to jump. There is a definite etiquette to the Sardine Run and most operators abide by the unwritten rules. As we prepared to enter the water the action just disappeared. And that was that for the underwater portion of the day as the dirty water moved up the coast. The rest of the day offered many wonderful opportunities to capture whales and dolphins with their topside behaviour as they joined the gannets in chasing down the perpetually doomed baitfish. Over the course of the day the seas steadily increased in size and the wind started to freshen. We arrived back in the river mouth through a fairly substantial wave break and started the evening routine; nobody was destined to lose weight on this trip, despite the rigorous physical regime of spending all day at sea.
Steve decided against launching due to the dangerous conditions and day four saw us heading up the coast by road to Laputhana to watch the giant seas smashing into the shore. Ever keen to provide his clients with an interesting shot, Steve and his boatman, Marc, dressed in some brightly coloured oilskins and stood right on the rocks where the spray was falling. After much amusement, we hiked down the coast to Waterfall Bluff, guided by Mr. Port St. Johns, John Costello. Guesthouse owner, NSRI station commander, pilot, archaeologist, geologist, photographer, diver, you name it; John is a master of many trades and generously gave us some of his time to show us the wonders of the Wild Coast.
About this time some doubts were starting to appear and questions were being asked whether or not the sardines had already passed us by during one of the storms. Steve had already been on site for a month by this time and despite a few good days no one had seen any real action yet. Most of us have seen some fantastic images from the run, and almost all of us have seen the BBC footage that took over two years to acquire. The only problem with this is that people do tend to arrive with some very high expectations. It really does need to be understood that the sardines migrate at their own pace, and there are so many environmental and oceanographic factors that have to fall into place to make things happen. The cold water has to spread up the coast. The dolphins have to herd the sardines into baitballs. The weather has to be good enough to launch. The skipper has to find the action. The water needs to be clean enough to photograph the action. The action has to remain stationary and consistent for long enough to be captured. The divers have to cooperate so as not to scare off the predators. But when it all comes together it is as spectacular as can be imagined.
A lot of potential visitors are put off at the prospect of paying large amounts of cash with no guarantee of sardine action. This is the gamble that must be taken. A lot depends on when you go, where you go, and for how long you can afford to stay. There have been some years where nothing happened at all, and some where the action has been incredible. Prior to the trip I had thought that I understood the gamble, but having done it a few times now I can say that the gamble is far more uncertain that I had originally anticipated.
Day five started with a bang. The seas were still big and Steve had his surf launching skills properly tested, but after a fifteen minute wait in the channel a gap appeared on the verge of us cancelling for the day and out we went. We sped straight offshore looking for clean water and found a small baitball with attendant marine life in full predation. Quickly kitting up I found myself in the water first. The visibility was excellent and the action unbelievable. Right on the surface a bronze whaler shark was thrashing into a shoal of red-eye herring as the common dolphins swarmed at the edges keeping the baitball intact. The gannets and a few cormorants where hammering the fish from the surface when Mark, Grant and Jean-Marie arrived in the water and the baitball descended a few metres. Finally it was on! We had arrived at the Sardine Runs holy grail, a static baitball with predators in action, all in clean water. But it as it turned out it really was too good to be true. Suddenly the birds disappeared and looking up I saw a snorkeler right on top of the baitball. Severely annoyed, I was about to surface and educate the errant diver when another fifteen divers arrived in the water, surrounded the baitball and completely cut the predators out of the loop. In disgust I called our crew and we surfaced. Two other boats had arrived and with a complete disregard to the etiquette of the run they disgorged all their divers onto our baitball. Action that could have lasted for hours had now disappeared in seconds. Within minutes all the other divers surfaced, surprised that there was no longer anything happening. I suggested to Steve that he give the other skippers a tongue lashing, but ever the professional he declined to get involved in recriminations.
By this time there were now nearly ten boats around us and to say it was a dog show would be understatement. Steve suggested we get as far away as possible and we routed south for Brazen Head. There we were, watching the huge swells breaking against the cliffs, when a pod of around forty dolphins jumped out of the back of the wave in perfect synchronization and Mark and I nailed the shot. That is still one of my favourite shots of the trip, a completely unexpected bonus. The rest of the day passed slowly and we headed inshore.
Overnight the sea state worsened and day six was reserved for another land based adventure. We headed off to the Magwa Tea Plantation to view the magnificent Magwa Falls, a 144m high waterfall in the middle of nowhere. This was a real highlight of the trip. The falls are spectacular, and were they located anywhere closer to civilization they would be a major tourist attraction.
Day seven was an exercise in frustration and energy expenditure. Heading out early we found a baitball of red-eye herring in very average visibility. As soon as we jumped in the baitfish sped off and we swam after them as fast as we could. Eventually the fish escaped and we climbed back on the boat and repeated the procedure. Steve and I ended up swimming over 1.8km before the fish co-operated and we could have a dive on a static baitball. The visibility deteriorated steadily and photography became a pointless exercise, but the diving gannets were awesome to watch as they chased down their prey. Later in the day we jumped on a second baitball after Drew and his crew graciously allowed us in on their action, but found the visibility no better. Eventually the water became really murky and I should have known better than to stay, but I was desperate and broke one of my own golden rules about not diving on a baitball in dirty water. I had a moment of distraction fiddling with my camera and as I looked up a brute of a dusky shark was inches from my face and it looked like a nibble on my head was his intention. I brought my camera up quickly and pushed it into his underside. The dusky accelerated over my shoulder and then started to harass Jean-Marie. We quickly decided it was time to get out.
The next morning the sea was monstrous, but Steve was determined to get out and we eventually found ourselves a few kilometers out to sea in a maelstrom of lashing winds, rain and heaving seas. After an few attempts to photograph feeding petrels from the water we called it a day and headed back ashore as the weather became progressively worse.
On day nine the weather gods had still more ammunition in their weather arsenal and another day of terrestrial activities was on the cards. John Costello offered to take us up into the Majola Mountains on a cultural tour to see how the Pondo people lived. A fascinating day was to follow with Jean-Marie in his element as the eminent portrait photographer among us.
The seas were still wild on the morning of day ten, but we launched and headed out. There was no diving to be had however, and it was a slow day on a rough sea. We headed up to the airstrip for a sundowners and a stunning view over the Umzimvubu valley. That night I chatted to Drew Wong and Barry Skinstad, who have done nearly thirty sardine runs between them, and they both offered the opinion that this was the worst year they have had, both in terms of lack of sardines and in terms of bad weather. We still had yet to see a sardine, with almost all the baitballs consisting of red-eye herring. Steve asked us to make a special effort to be early the next morning as he wanted to be the first out. He puts a lot of pressure on himself to get results for his clients and was clearly feeling like he needed to get us on the money shot.
Day eleven dawned brisk (it was two degrees centigrade on the river) and early. We were one of the first boats out and headed straight for the clean water. We found Morne from Shark Explorers on a baitball and jumped on another close by. The water was crystal clean and the action intense. After a while we surfaced and found another baitball, and jumped in again. This was it! Gannets rained down out of the sky and tussled underwater with cormorants trying to steal a meal. Dolphins streaked into the baitball and a few sharks cruised underneath, wary of the divers. The water was the cleanest I have ever had on the sardine run and we were floating in the middle of an actual reality BBC documentary I could almost hear David Attenboroughs voice as the predators threw caution to the wind and charged in. It was impossible to stay out of the baitball as the baitfish tried in vain to use the divers for shelter. I drained my strobe batteries, filled my memory card and sucked a tank dry. We surfaced in jubilation and found that all the other boats were on scene, but this time had played by the rules and were all waiting their turn. Several boats all had a chance to give their divers the experience of a lifetime and then we jumped in again for another go. This time around I had calmed down to a mild panic, knowing that I already had several keepers banked. I took time to frame my shots carefully and looked for unusual action sequences. I tried some wide angle and some tight shots. I played with natural light and strobe lit shots. As with all good things eventually my second and last tank ran dry and time was up. We climbed back on the boat and called it a day.
The following few days were quiet, the sea having calmed down dramatically. All the action was once again in the dirty water and the clean water was like a big blue desert. After the events of day eleven nobody was keen to go back to trying to eke out a few shots in dirty water so it was back to concentrating on the topside shots. We did find a dead gannet floating on the surface with a head injury, most likely from a dive gone wrong. Examining the bird close up, it was suprising how big and heavy these birds are. On the final day with not much happening I had a chance to dive and explore the wreck of the Melliskerk, a world war two casualty that we had found by accident. I brought a few shell casings back for the local museum and that marked the end of Sardine Run 2011.
Although it will not be remembered as one of the better years in the annals of Sardine Run lore, it was for me a more complete experience than that of previous years as I was able to see more of the countryside and people that would have otherwise been possible had the weather been good. We did not see any sardines, we spent quite a few days out of the water, but yet had a phenomenal two weeks and even managed some good images. At the start of this article I likened the Sardine Run to a drug, and said it was addictive. But its not the run itself; its the place, the people, the whole experience. And come what may Ill be back next year, Ive already booked have you?
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Posted 23 November 2011 - 05:28 PM
One errata: Barry said it was the worst year on his record. But he doesn't count 2003 cos he got the big baitball. I still say 2003 was the worst in terms of activity. Virtually empty seas for 3 weeks, even the commons called to complain!
The conditions were the worst in my experience this year, but the action was there, just spread out and difficult to reach because of the big waves. The herring were all over the place and then the mackerel came. Walter's group and we were on a ball of sardines (albeit VERY small!) about NNE of Mtafufu.
I've always said when conditions are bad, some people will take risks to get in on the action. I thought one of you guys were going to get chowed that day. 1-2m viz? The chances are pretty low still but why take the risk when the pics will stink anyways. Sardine fever is hard to resist since there are only a handful of people who've seen the results of shark bites there, I'm very sober about this.
That day 9 on your trip, there were 10 boats sharing that ball. It was a relief that every one was so nice that day... even the snorkel boats! I've realized the skippers will not intervene with other skippers over action. It's up to the organizers to work it out. The nice thing about knowing most of the guys is there's a respect. And when one of them come through and break the peace, they get fired! You know who I'm talking about.
So wait... so you guys never saw a sardine?!? So what was Steve on about that pic you had of ONE sardine in that ball of herring?
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Posted 24 November 2011 - 08:46 AM
What is the difference between a sardine and a red herring bait ball? Everytime I read about this place people seem to prefer sardines over herring dives
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Posted 24 November 2011 - 10:26 AM
Great report!
What is the difference between a sardine and a red herring bait ball? Everytime I read about this place people seem to prefer sardines over herring dives
Well one is made up of sardines and the other of herrings ...
The sardine baitballs tend to be more static and the predators seem to prefer them so usually more action. The red-eye can move very quickly if the predation behaviour is not intense. It can be very frustrating to jump, get 30 secs on the baitball, climb back in and repeat over and over.
Posted 25 November 2011 - 12:38 AM
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Posted 06 December 2011 - 11:11 PM
My own much less scientific estimate is that about 70% of the pictures out from the phenomena since 2005 have been herring baitballs. Only scientists really care and most operators use the word "sardine" for both species. Only the fishermen skippers (who are never in the water) and scientists really care and of course, pedantic types like myself. The other issue with identification is that sardines and herring do travel together. So you often find mixed balls, but usually a few sardines in a herring school.
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Direct stimulation of the brain by using a weak electrical current. There is no risk of electrical shock.
- Current pain intensity after each study procedure will be the primary outcome measure. This pain intensity will be assessed using a 0 - 10 Numerical Rating Scale during the EEG (electroencephalogram) assessment after each intervention. [ Time Frame: Ratings of current and of average, worst, and least pain intensity "during the past five minutes" will be obtained every 5 min during each of the EEG (electroencephalogram) assessments ]
- Study procedures will result in changes in the EEG (electroencephalogram) assessment. [ Time Frame: Post procedure EEG (electroencephalogram) assessment is completed right after each study procedure ]Specifically these procedures will induce greater relative increases in alpha [7-12 Hz] bandwidth activity and greater relative decreases in beta (14-33 Hz) bandwidth activity, then either of the two control conditions.
- The observed changes in EEG (electroencephalogram) bandwidth activity associated with these procedures will mediate the decreases in pain intensity. [ Time Frame: Changes in the EEG (electroencephalogram) completed after each procedure will be related to the amount of pain relief experienced. ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 85 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with Spinal Cord Injury
- 18 years of age or older
- Daily pain
- At least 12 months since injury
- Read speak and understand English
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of seizure disorder or non-normative brain activity
- Presence of traumatic brain injury or significant skull defects
- Exhibit moderate to severe cognitive impairment
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01012635
|United States, Washington
|University of Washington
|Seattle, Washington, United States, 98104
|Principal Investigator:
|Mark P. Jensen, PhD
|University of Washington
|Responsible Party:
|Mark Jensen, Professor, University of Washington
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01012635 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
1R21HD058049-01A2 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|First Posted:
|November 13, 2009 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|January 16, 2013
|Last Verified:
|January 2013
Keywords provided by Mark Jensen, University of Washington:
spinal cord injury
chronic pain
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Wounds and Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Chronic Pain
Spinal Cord Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Trauma, Nervous System
Neurologic Manifestations
Signs and Symptoms


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Our buddy Matt Furie did the new cover (3D cover) for the new issue of McSweeneys which is filled with loads of interesting stuff including a 100-page annotated fragment of Michael Chabon's lost novel, incredible new stories from John Brandon and Colm Tóibín, Jack Pendarvis's "Jungle Geronimo in Gay Paree," a play by Wajahat Ali—eight astounding booklets in all.
Matt has also updated his website w/ loads of new work.
*Also mark your calendars for Tuesday, the 25th because Fecal Face will be doing a live "radio" interview w/ Matt during the evening. Details forthcoming. Just get your questions ready and plan on tunning in on Tuesday evening for some Fecal Face LIVE streaming.
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Things are looking up.
You may know that I had shingles this spring. Thank goodness, I haven't had any pain from that for quite a while. However, the top of my left hand is still numb, starting at the middle joint of my little finger and spreading upward. About half of my wrist is numb, and above that, my arm is back to normal. The numbness doesn't keep me from doing anything, but I'll be glad when it fades out completely.
While my immune system was weak, I also picked up a wart virus. Or maybe I just spread the wart that's been on the side of my finger for years. At any rate, by the time the shingles were getting a little better, I had a really painful plantar wart on the ball of my right foot.
I showed the doctor my wart, and he said it would be best to cut it out. He said to ask for a couple of days off. I have to request time off three weeks in advance at my job. As it happened, the doctor was going out of town during my first available week, so I waited about a month for my day of surgery.
During my waiting period, I stayed ambulatory by using those corn pads that look like a miniature pink foam doughnut. I centered the hole of a small corn pad over the wart. Then I centered the hole of a larger corn pad over the small one. Over that, I put a couple of giant bandades to hold the pads in place and add a little more cushioning.
I'll withhold the gruesome details of the little surgery, except that the doctor cut a hole in my foot that was 3/8-inch deep x 3/16-inch wide. It was a fairly large wart. He cauterized the hole on the inside and sent me on my way. After a weekend off, I resumed a normal work schedule. I'm still using the corn pads and bandades over the hole, but it is growing shut. It's only a little more painful now than the wart was!
Meanwhile, we noticed that our bathroom floor had a soft spot and it was getting worse rapidly. We thought it was from water seeping under the caulking around the tub. We decided that, if we had to tear up the flooring, we would also take out the tub/shower and put in a nice, large shower stall with benches. (We prefer showering to bathing, but besides that, we're not getting any younger. We don't want to fall while trying to climb in or out of the tub.)
So we employed a fellow to do the job. After he tore into things, we learned that we also had a leak and a big rotten area under and around the vanity. In fact, this leak was probably the culprit for most of the damage. We ended up with an alarming portion of the bathroom floor torn out to the floor joists (which, fortunately, were still OK).
Tonight, I'm happy that the subfloor is in and the new shower is hooked up. The drywall isn't finished, and the tile isn't laid, but it was great to take a real shower at home tonight. For over a week, we've been showering at Keely's house, showering at the Y, skinny-dipping in the little tank outside after dark (whew, that cold water is refreshing!) and sponge bathing in the half-bath.
Our fix-it guy gives us a portion of his day (most days), and the rest goes to another job for which he is the contractor. This means the repair job is progressing, but not too fast. We were forewarned about this, and he seems to be doing a good job. Tomorrow, his drywall guy is coming. I think the tile will come next after that.
Shingles gone, hole in my foot healing, bathroom situation improving-- yes, life is definitely taking a turn for the better. And really, I'm not complaining. I'm just reporting the news. These are the little speed bumps I've been experiencing on life's highway recently. They've slowed me down enough to make me appreciate a few things that I'd been taking for granted. I'm grateful that my problems are minor and that I can look forward to improvement.


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WoWGrrl asks… Why do you raid or not?
What is it about raiding that you value the most?
Making friends is by far the funnest part of raiding. There is a level of camaraderie that is built when you go into a dungeon and just figure it out on your own without looking online at how to do it. That is probably why I still enjoy going to DTK. Learning to depend on others and know that they will be ready to help you in sticky situations builds trust.
Is it the Loot Upgrades you get?
It is certainly a big part of it. However, I have only gotten a couple of upgrades in the past couple of months. I still like to raid for the progression and experience of everyone in the guild, and loot is more of a secondary perk.
Is it how awesome the raid gear sets look like?
Nope, don't care at all of how a set looks like. I enjoy having pieces that look cool on their own, but have yet to have a full set or really care for one.
Is it because you've crafted and dungeoned for every single upgrade you can possibly get without setting foot in a raid instance?
No look is not the reason to go. Having fun with a group of people is.
Is it the team environment that extends beyond the largely-solo "leveling game" within World of Warcraft that grabs your interest?
Yes, team environment is probably the most appealing.
Is it being able to explore each nook and cranny of the game, to be able to see or experience what's been developed?
Yes, this is also a big reason or it was initially. I felt that paying for a game and not getting to beat the final boss was like letting the princess die. I think we all pay for the content and we all should get to see most of it. Of course like with every game, some places, modes, weapons are for the very dedicated. However, I felt that without raiding I would not get to see a big portion of the game.
Or, is it because you feel like you've done so much of what comes before raiding that you're bored with it and have since become interested in the "something new" aspect of raiding?
Nope, I am actually lore and questing deficient to the point that I did not read any of the quest information for most of WoTLK.
Or is there another reason I haven't mentioned that you'd like to suggest to be considered on the list? 🙂
The list is pretty comprehensive. I think you covered most of it.


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ST. CHARLES – Manuel Navarro doesn't know how many other people might walk past the large window without noticing the almost invisible smudge on the glass, down around the level of an adult male's knees.
But to Navarro, who has spent many hours keeping those windows clean, the smudge on the glass in the window of the Rox City Restaurant at the Hotel Baker may as well have been a streak of neon paint.
"There," he says, pointing as he walks briskly past the window. "I'll have to get that one, for sure.
"Kids, you know?" he added, with a laugh.
For the past four years, Navarro has worked at St. Charles' historic downtown hotel, performing a variety of maintenance duties.
Some days, he said, he can find himself setting up banquet tables in the hotel's party suites. Other days, he might be tasked with gardening and landscaping duties on the hotel's grounds along the Fox River, tending plants or powerwashing patios.
On other days, Navarro may be required to clean, wiping down the hotel's lobbies, bathrooms and banquet rooms. Or he may be sent through the hotel to "look for anything wrong" – whether a burnt-out light bulb or other maintenance issue – "and fix it."
On bright sunny days in the spring and summer, though, Navarro said he enjoys finding time in his work schedule to grab a bucket, sponge and a squeegee and head outside to wash some of the most prominent windows in the Tri-Cities – the large panes of glass that line the sidewalk on the ground floor of the Hotel Baker on Main Street in St. Charles.
On a warm, sunny early afternoon, with temperatures in the upper 70s and just a few puffy clouds floating by in the sky above the Fox River – Navarro said he drew some ribbing from what he called "jealous" co-workers, as he filled his bucket with water and cleaning solution and readied the squeegee in the hotel's lower level maintenance room.
"One of the girls, she said, 'Oh, you're going to clean windows again, huh?' "Navarro said with a grin.
"And I said, 'What do you mean, 'Again?' And she said, 'You just did it three days
ago!' "
As he continued to squeegee the glass, Navarro smiled. Then he just laughed.
"The weather is really nice today, you know what I mean?" he said, still grinning as he squeegeed.
He noted, though, that not all windows are as enjoyable to clean. Navarro said most of the hotel's 675 windows need to be cleaned using a power washer, or need to be wiped down from the inside.
"But it's all just part of the job," he said, with a shrug.
Navarro, 30, arrived in Illinois in 2007, he said. In the year-and-a-half following his arrival, he said he took on a number of jobs, including working in a factory, working for a landscaper and working at fast food restaurants.
He eventually landed at Hotel Baker, and has kept the job since, leasing an apartment in St. Charles and finding a girlfriend.
"I like it here," he said. "It feels good. I don't [have to] be in the same place all day, you know?
"It's way better than working in the factories."
He said that holds true, even in the winter, when one of his duties has been to wash the windows of the salt that splashes up from the wheels of the many thousands of vehicles that drive past the hotel every day on Main Street.
"It's cold," he said. "But at least you get outside."
And Navarro said that's one of the benefits of his job: The chance to be out among people, walking by on their way to an appointment or enjoying the sunshine of a warm spring day; even if they don't give more than a passing glance or a curt nod to the man wielding the squeegee against the smudges on the glass windows that thousands pass each day.


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APPLE VALLEY — Accused of possessing phony Nike NFL jerseys for sale, an Apple Valley sports shop owner could be facing additional charges after authorities this week seized 442 more pieces of counterfeit apparel from his store, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's office said Wednesday.
Gregery Williamson, owner of Get in Tha Game on Bear Valley Road, was arrested Tuesday at the store during an early-morning enforcement operation, which involved investigators from county and federal agencies.
Deputy District Attorney Dan Lough said the items uncovered during the search warrant were mostly NFL and college football jerseys and shorts but included four pairs of shoes.
Special agents and investigators also found fake merchandise bearing Major League Baseball, NBA, World Cup and NHL logos.
"The seizure of these items and arrest of Mr. Williamson ... was the culmination of an extensive investigation lasting over several months" after reports were received that the business had been selling counterfeit jerseys, said Steve Rivera, a senior investigator with the District Attorney's office.
Williamson, 50, of Victorville, was arrested earlier this year and charged with one felony count of possessing counterfeit Nike NFL jerseys for sale, court records show. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Aug. 20 in that case.
Additional charges could be filed against him in connection with the 400-plus items seized Tuesday from the business, the District Attorney's office said.
Williamson was booked at High Desert Detention Center and has since posted bail, jail records show.
Claude Arnold, a special agent in charge for Homeland Security Investigations, Los Angeles, said intellectual property theft is essentially stealing.
"They're robbing from law-abiding merchants and from the legitimate companies that manufacture these items," he said. "What's more, counterfeiters could care less about product quality or safety — which is why we warn consumers who think brand-name knockoffs are a harmless way to beat the system and get a great deal, 'buyer beware.' "
The District Attorney's Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit, HSI and the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General participated in the operation.


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Event: Celebs at Apsara Awards 2009 held at hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai.
Guest List: Chitrashi Rawat, Kangana Ranaut, Mugdha Godse, Imran Khan, Vidya Malvade, Anil Kapoor, Jimmy Shergill, Ben Kingsley, Sucheta Sharma, Shreya Ghoshal, Amole Gupte, Anu Malik, Yash Chopra, Mukesh Bhatt, Neeta Lulla, Prasoon Joshi, Ravi Chopra, Govind Nihalani, Resul Pookutty
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