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In March, Developers Diversified Realty Corp. put a portfolio of 63 assets up for sale. In recent years, such a collection of assets would have been snatched up in no time at prevailing market rates as investors' insatiable demand for retail real estate seemed to know no limits.
But that's not what happened this time around.
In June, Developers Diversifed struck a deal with an unnamed private equity fund that put the portfolio under contract for about 50 basis points above where shopping centers are currently trading, working out to a 7.25 percent cap rate.
Why was the cap rate so high? Joe Padanilam, Developers Diversified's senior vice president of acquisitions believes it was because the assets are largely class-B and class-C assets. And the cap rate illustrates that interest in such properties has cooled. A year ago, he says, the same portfolio would have fetched a 7 percent cap rate or lower.
In fact, Padanilam says the cap rate could have been even higher had the properties been sold on a one-off basis. But because many funds want to deploy large amounts of capital, they are willing to pay a bit of a premium for portfolios.
That's not to say investors are backing off of retail. Far from it, in fact.
While Developers Diversified wrestled with divesting class-B and class-C assets, competition for higher quality properties remains cutthroat. Pricing for class-A assets — especially grocery-anchored strips and power centers in hot markets — is getting more aggressive and some predict that cap rates on these properties may hit new lows.
During the Kimco Realty Corp.'s presentation at NAREIT's REIT Week conference in New York in June, CEO Milt Cooper noted that he would not be surprised if cap rates in areas with high projected population growth, such as the Southwest, moved from the current 6 percent range down to 5 percent or even as low as 4 percent. "On an adjusted basis, cap rates are currently not too low. They have room to go lower," he said.
When you look at the numbers for retail as a whole, cap rates are holding steady — and even sliding down in some markets and on certain property types. In the first quarter of 2007, retail properties traded at an average price per square foot of $172 and an average cap rate of 6.7 percent according to Real Capital Analytics, near all-time records.
Underneath that a more complex picture is developing. Brokers and investors say a pricing spread between asset classes is working itself back in the market, much as what existed before the run-up in asset values that began in earnest in 2002. For years, cap rates on retail assets moved in concert, dropping across the board with only a very slim spread in pricing between asset classes. As long as it was retail and producing income, investors were willing to fork over their money.
That's no longer the case.
Padanilam, and others, say today there are fewer buyers looking for non-institutional quality retail assets. "In addition to the fact that we've had a pullback on the pricing, we're also seeing pullback in the number of participants," he says. He believes that Developers Diversified's portfolio, which received only a couple of offers, would have generated interest from 10 or more buyers just 12 months ago.
The main reason for that is debt. The crash in the sub-prime residential mortgage market has had a chilling effect on the CDO and CMBS markets. Investors who got burned by sub-prime backed bonds are not eager to get hurt elsewhere. They are demanding pools with less risk. So conduit lenders that supply the loans to the pools have tightened underwriting standards. Concretely, that has meant an end to 10-year interest-only loans and high loan-to-value deals. And pricing is also going up with some borrowers saying they are being quoted rates 150 to 400 basis points higher than what were available earlier this year.
At the same time, 10-year Treasuries are closing in on their 5-year high. After hovering between 4 percent and 5 percent for a long stretch, they cracked the 5 percent mark in mid-June and were trading comfortably above that level at press time.
"Interest rates are the catalyst," Padanilam says. "I think the rate movement really woke people up and forced them to realize that there should be a spread between A-quality properties and those that are lower quality."
Gerard Mason, executive managing director of Granite Partners LLC, agrees. Until recently, asset quality didn't factor as highly into investors' equations. "People justified low cap rates because they were juicing their returns with interest-only money and low interest rates," he says. Investment decisions were interest rate plays.
And because these sorts of deals were most prevalent on class-B and class-C properties, the market has cooled. Meanwhile class-A, where more all-cash buyers operate, has been less affected. And, if anything, there has been a renewed "flight to quality," which has kept pricing on A assets steady and even driven cap rates down in some markets.
Anecdotally, brokers say that lower quality assets are trading at cap rates 30 to 50 basis points higher than they were 12 months ago and some believe they have softened as much as 100 basis points in some areas.
"We're seeing much more discernment for the quality of the credit, asset and location," says Bernard Haddigan, senior vice president and managing director of Marcus & Millichap. "Demand still exists for all properties, but the risk premium is being priced back in for lower quality properties."
Pricing in upside
Richard Latella, senior managing director and managing director of Los Angeles-based Cushman & Wakefield Inc., says the cap rate spread for different levels of quality is most obvious in the regional mall sector. He estimates that fortress malls would trade at a 4.75 percent cap rate (but none have traded in a while). Cap rates for class-B malls range from 6.25 percent to 7.25 percent, while cap rates for class-C malls range from 8.5 percent to 11 percent.
Latella has also noticed that cap rates for mall properties have softened. "I'd say they're up 25 to 50 basis points compared to 12 months ago," he says, adding that they could inch up another 25 to 50 basis points over the next six months.
Regional malls, particularly fortress malls, continue to be one of the most sought after property types within retail. However, the small number of assets and the limited pool of buyers means that transaction volume is hardly robust. In 2006, for example, only $5.4 billion worth of malls traded hands, down 37 percent from 2005, according to Real Capital Analytics. On average, malls sold for $135 per square foot with a cap rate of 7.08 percent.
Mall transaction volume will end up much higher this year given the number of lower class portfolios that have either traded or are on the market. In May, Simon Property Group and Farallon Capital Management LLC acquired Mills Corp. for $1.6 billion.
And, in May, Babcock & Brown, an Australia-based investment firm, agreed to acquire Gregory Greenfield & Associates Ltd., an Atlanta-based owner and operator of regional malls. The deal included the purchase of eight malls totaling about 6 million square feet and the management responsibilities for six other properties that Gregory Greenfield managed for third-party investors. The purchase price was undisclosed, but industry experts estimate the portfolio traded at a cap rate in the 6 percent range.
Many of the class-B and class-C deals with value-added components are trading at cap rates that already factor in any upside. "Sellers have become more sophisticated and have recognized that there are so many opportunistic buyers out there that they've started to incorporate the value-added component into the price," notes Michael Dee, head of Grubb & Ellis Co.'s retail division.
Latella points to the Pyramid Cos.' mall portfolio, which he thinks might trade at a cap rate below 6 percent. Similarly, Reza Etedali, CEO of Reza Investment Group Inc., says he has received offers for value-added mall opportunities with cap rates ranging from 5 percent to 8 percent.
"It's really a case of beauty being in the eye of the beholder," explains Larry Krasner, a managing director in Jones Lang LaSalle's Los Angeles office. "Some investors are pricing opportunistic deals based on a combination of sustainable going-in yield and the stabilized yield of the future." Just recently, he sold a regional mall in a secondary market where offers varied by as much as 300 basis points.
Grocers regain confidence
Grocery-anchored properties are also hot. Recent news about Wal-Mart's lackluster sales growth and pullback in new construction has given investors renewed confidence in grocers. "Overall, most market dominant grocers have found a way to compete with Wal-Mart," Latella says.
The value of a grocery-anchored center is increasingly dependent on the quality of the anchor, with centers anchored by the number one grocer in a given market trading at cap rates far below other centers.
"It really comes down to the strength of the anchor and having the right supermarket in the center," notes Latella, who was involved in appraising New Plan Excel Realty Trust when Australia-based Centro was doing its pre-acquisition due diligence. He estimates that cap rates for class-A grocery-anchored centers are sub-6 percent.
"Core assets — the ones that have no hair — are selling for very aggressive cap rates," says Joe French, managing director of Sperry Van Ness. "We see some deals in the New York area trading at cap rates as low as 5 percent."
On average, grocery-anchored centers were trading at a 6.7 percent cap rate at the end the first quarter 2007, down from 6.99 percent at the end of 2006, according to Real Capital Analytics. The price per square foot increased to $162 per square foot from $156 per square foot over the same period. In 2005, the average cap rate was 7.4 percent and the price per square foot was also $156.
Even a center in a small market can generate a lot of institutional interest as long as it's anchored by a leading grocer, says Jon Wheeler, president of Wheeler Interests, a Norfolk, Va.-based owner and developer. The firm, which owns 26 shopping centers in nine states, has been a net seller over the past 18 months. Currently, it has two properties under contract — one in Houston and one in Richmond, Va.
The Richmond asset, Brook Run Shopping Center, is anchored by a Ukrops, an organic food store similar to Whole Foods Market and a market leader in the city. The center is under contract to a New York-based REIT, Wheeler says, and will trade at a 7.25 percent cap rate. "This anchor really commands a premium," he explains, adding that it was initially listed at a 7.5 percent cap rate.
Power centers are also popular. Real Capital Analytics' most recent data shows that power centers were selling for $122 per square foot at the end of 2006, an increase of 4 percent over 2005. The centers traded at an average cap rate of 6.32 percent, 70 basis points lower than the average in 2005.
Cushman & Wakefield's Latella confirms that institutional quality power centers are trading at cap rates in the 6 percent range, about 50 to 75 basis points lower than the first half of 2006. However, lower class power centers have seen their value degrade slightly because they lack a concentration of credits and are vulnerable to overbuilding.
Krasner sold Chatham Plaza with top notch credit-tenants in Savannah, Ga. to Kimco. The center, which is located right across the street from a General Growth Properties mall, received 15 offers, he says, with cap rates ranging from 6.3 percent to 6.75 percent.
Like power centers, lifestyle centers are increasingly attractive to investors, although they don't trade as frequently as the other retail property types because of a lack of inventory, Latella notes. At first, investors were leery of lifestyle centers, and as a result, they had higher cap rates than power centers — about 50 basis points higher.
Now, lifestyle center values are consistent with power centers, with cap rates for the best lifestyle centers ranging from 5.75 percent to 6.25 percent, Mason says. He was recently involved in the sale of a lifestyle center in Birmingham, Ala. that had sales per square foot of $350. It sold to an offshore investor at a cap rate just below 7 percent, providing a decent yield since the buyer 5.5 percent note.
However, Mason speculates that had the interest rate been higher, the lifestyle center would not have achieved the pricing it did.
Looking forward, buyers and sellers will probably see even greater separation in pricing between asset classes, according to Padanilam. He predicts that cap rates for clower class properties will soften another 25 basis points by the end of the year.
It all depends on interest rates, French says. "I really believe that if interest rates hadn't moved, the cap rates wouldn't have budged because retail fundamentals are still good," he notes.
But, all bets are off if 10-year Treasuries move above 6 percent. "If rates move up to that level, I would expect to see cap rates creep up to 9 percent or even 10 percent," French forecasts. "Otherwise, deals just won't sell."
French says the looming threat of higher interest rates has made him nervous about several deals he's working on right now. "I have two shadow-anchored properties available in Ohio right now, and the activity is slow because the increased interest rates have eliminated a lot of buyers," he notes. "I am concerned that we won't be able to achieve the pricing the seller would like. We might even find ourselves in a buyer's market in a few months."
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|$8.4 billion
|$5.8 billion
|$8.5 billion
|$5.0 billion
|$2.0 billion
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|Average Cap Rate
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Source: Real Capital Analytics
Who's Buying?
Institutions, Australians lead acquisition activity.
Institutional investors and Australian buyers represented nearly 60 percent of retail acquisition activity during the first four months of 2007, pushing investment volume to $27.7 billion, according Real Capital Analytics. That volume is more than double the investment activity reported during the same period in 2006.
So far this year, TIAA and Prudential Real Estate Investors are leading the pack on the institutional investor side. Centro Group and Macquarie Bank are the most active Australian buyers.
For their part, Australian buyers have been actively targeting the United States for several years, investing capital from superannuation funds — Australia's state-regulated pension system. With $950 billion under management, these funds are big investors in commercial real estate and have put a lot of that into retail. Overall, they allocate at least 9 percent to real estate.
REITs like Developers Diversified Realty Corp. and Kimco Realty Group accounted for 11 percent of the activity, largely through merger and acquisitions activity and joint venture partnerships. Private buyers represented 22 percent. Private equity funds, so active in other commercial real estate segments, accounted for only 4 percent of the investment activity in the retail sector, choosing instead to focus on acquiring retailers.
The buyer composition in 2007 is radically different from the buyer composition in previous years. In 2006, for example, institutional and foreign investment accounted for 30 percent of acquisitions. The most active investors were private buyers, representing nearly 50 percent of the investment activity.
From 2003 to 2005, REITs and private buyers were the most active investors, according to Real Capital Analytics. In 2003, for example, REITs accounted for 31 percent of the acquisition activity, while private buyers represented 33 percent of the activity. In both 2004 and 2005, REITs accounted for 20 percent or more of the investment volume, while private buyers represented more than 30 percent of the total.


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[Old-school Review] Samsung YP-E32 (1999)
I just bought the first Samsung mp3 player released in 1999: The YP-E32 (meaning there is 32GB...no...hum...32MB internal memory ). The YP-E16 and YP-E64 also exist.
1999, try to imagine that was 12 years ago yet! Samsung was one of the first manufacturers on the market. Only MpMan and Diamond were there some months before.
This device is very hard to find nowadays and still harder to find in this very good state. Only the stock earbuds are lacking.
Here is the box, the very big box. At the time people did not care about the environnement...
"Portable Internet Music Player"
Do you feel the excitement?
Here is the content and surprise! You're not dreaming, it's a parallel cable like on the old printers, not even USB 1.0!!! There was an optional USB adapter but I'm not even sure it has been sold outside Korea
That's a big unit! A good friend for Hifiman^^ But a sober design contrary to some other old Samsung DAPs
The card eject switch. The YP-E32 uses SmartMedia cards ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartMedia ). Thus the memory is expansible up to 64 or 128MB theoretically.
Look at the beautiful logo Eisa Awards - European Internet Audio 1999-2000...
The compartment for the 2 AAA batteries and the parallel port.
Here are the tactile buttons. Note that some modern touchscreen players don't even have volume buttons and almost all modern players have a shitty power/hold button instead of a real sliding hold button. Sometimes the world is regressing...
The 3.5mm earphone jack and the memory card slot.
Just forget USB and MSC/UMS. The first thing to do is to find a computer with a parallel port. Not so easy in 2011... After some try, the Yepp Explorer software finally recognizes the mp3 player. Then you can start transferring your files. 30MB of files have been transfered in 5min7, that's an incredible 0.1MB/s transfer rate Oo
I reencoded my songs in MP3 128kbps because I could not put many files in VBR V0 quality...
On its wonderful LCD screen without backlight, the player displays some id3tags (song title and the artist) and even the bitrate (but weirdly he always said 64kbps for my songs while they are in 128kbps or more...)!
The time elapsed is not accurate at all, seconds change too fast, not only with VBR files but also with CBR Oo
The sound quality is unsurprisingly not so good. But it's still better than....my Star Wars lightsaber MP3 player
There even are some EQ: Jazz, Jazz-3D, Rock, Rock-3D, Classic, Classic-3D. 3D ones just sound terrible, if I worked at Samsung I would have not dared to implement them!
This device features a voice recorder but the ultimate feature is the phone book of course! You can add up to 350 contacts with 2 phone numbers for each one. Yeah that rocks (I wrote some numbers at random, don't try to call)
A small comparison with the Sansa Clip+
10Mhz CPU
What for an advertisement!
I'm French^^ *GenerationMP3 Samsung Moderator*
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Two hurt when motorcycle hits pickup in Goffstown
GOFFSTOWN — Two people were injured Saturday when their motorcycle hit the side of a pickup truck, police said.
The motorcycle was on Mast Road about 9 p.m. when a pickup truck, whose driver failed to yield the right of way, entered their path, police said. The motorcyclist and passenger suffered injuries that police said were not serious.
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Avis and the environment
Our commitment to make the world greener
Avis was the first car rental company to launch a Corporate Social Responsibility policy in 1997, and for more than two decades we have been committed to doing our bit for the environment by measuring and taking action against our CO2 emissions.
Today we maintain a CarbonNeutral® operations certification and aim to continue offsetting thousands of metric tonnes of CO2. Since 1997, our total emissions offset exceeds 200,000 metric tonnes.
Visit the Avis Greener World website and find out more about our commitment, our initiatives and the projects we support to make the world a little greener.
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For every one tonne of unavoidable CO2 we produce, we pay for one tonne to be saved by a validated emission reduction project that has met international standards.
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Carbon Neutral rentals – offset your CO2 emissions
Avis was the first car rental company in the world to offer CarbonNeutral® driving to all its customers.
For just £1 (or the equivalent in your currency) you can offset the CO2 emissions from your rental and limit the impact you make on the environment.
Make your pledge online with The Carbon Neutral Company or speak to a member of our station staff who will be delighted to help you.
If every customer donated just £1 (circa 1.38€), that would be the equivalent to one million kilogrammes of CO2 emissions taken out of the atmosphere.
Our Achievements So Far
Since 1997, Avis has offset over 200,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions to become a CarbonNeutral® operational.
That is equivalent to:
- The average greenhouse gas emission produced by 31,800 cars a year
- The average amount of electricity per year used in 20,222 homes
- Equivalent of the CO2 emissions from 525,652 households' food waste in the EU each year
- 48,694 return flights between London Heathrow airport and Melbourne, Australia
- 16,247,454 return trips between London and Paris on the Eurostar
- The carbon footprint of making nearly 900,000 laptops
- A year of 1,323,866 people sending emails
- Enough to offset emissions from global text messages for 5.5 years
- Enough to fill 1,070,490 double decker buses
- Equivalent volume of enough gas to fill 178,772 hot air balloons
Figures provided by The CarbonNeutral Company
Environmental Projects
Avis EMEA is involved in a number of worldwide environmental projects such as the development of renewable energy, methane capture schemes and tree planting.
In 2013, Avis helped fund a wind turbine development in India, a hydroelectric power project in China and a geothermal power project in Indonesia.
In 2009 we were able to work in partnership with The CarbonNeutral Company on a number of exciting initiatives:
- Renewable Energy Projects – including an initiative in South West China's Sichuan Province, where we supported the construction of hydro power capacity to displace fossil fuels
- Methane Capture Projects – such as the collection of methane from animal waste at three farms in Germany, where special equipment uses captured methane to generate both electricity and heat
- Forestry Projects – among them a program in Mynydd-Y-Garnedd, Wales, which combines natural regeneration and new planting to create diverse woodland in the heart of Snowdonia
- Clean Technology Projects – including a biomass co-generation power plant in the Indian state of Maharashtra, switching the energy supply at manufacturing plant to a renewable source


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Free-agents OT Chandler Burden (Bengals), CB Korey Lindsey (Cowboys), RB Davin Meggett (Colts), RB Cameron Marshall (Dolphins), LS Tyler Ott (Patriots), PK Kevin Goessling (Raiders), WR James Shaw (Steelers) and C David Snow (Steelers) have all cleared waivers.
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The Washington Redskins signed P Robert Malone, RB Davin Meggett, TE Gabe Miller, DB Ryan Mouton, TE Richard Quinn, OL Tevita Stevens and CB Peyton Thompson to futures contracts Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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The Washington Redskins signed WR Nick X. Williams to the active roster from the practice squad. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The team also signed Davin Meggett (Cowboys) to the practice squad and placed RB Chris Thompson (shoulder) on Injured Reserve.
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The Indianapolis Colts waived CBs Johnny Adams and Allen Chapman Sunday, Aug. 25. OG Danous Estenor, DT Kellen Heard, PK Brandon McManus, RB Davin Meggett, LB C.O. Prime, C Rick Schmeig and S Ashante Williams Sunday, Aug. 25.
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Cass (UK - BD RB)
Scott McKenzie suddenly feels the need to beat some strangers 'round the head
Cass is based on the true story of Cass Pennant, who was abandoned by his Jamaican parents in London and adopted by an elderly white family, then grew up to be a major figure in the heyday of English football hooliganism. This movie tells the story of the abuse he suffered through institutional racism in the UK and the acceptance he found in violence and the love of his football team. After spending time in prison, Cass attempts to move away from the life he used to know, but old rivalries are not easily forgotten and he soon finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun.
My first thought when I picked up Cass for review was 'Oh great, yet another film about football hooliganism' and the fact that the cast is made up of actors from The Football Factory, Green Street and the extras were real hooligans didn't do anything to make me think this movie would offer anything original. In the most part, my fears were correct. We've all heard the stories about tortured youth telling us how they feel that society doesn't offer them anything and the only release they have is to live for the weekend and beat up a load of strangers every Saturday, and here we get it hear it again.
The main difference with Cass is that the way the central character is pushed away from society is more believable than just someone with angry young man syndrome. The abuse directed at Cass Pennant by his classmates and total strangers because of the colour of his skin was brutal and unremitting and it's difficult to believe it occurred less than thirty years ago in the UK, which has now become a hotbed of political correctness. I agree with the sentiment, but the race issues are pretty heavy-handed and there are even times when the screenplay attempts to position Pennant as a figure of inspiration to black people, which didn't sit well with me given the subject matter.
The highlight of the movie is undoubtedly Nonso Anozie as Cass Pennant, with the man himself commenting on his respect for the actor's performance in the extras. In a movie filled with violence and bad language, it's the tender moments Cass shares with his adoptive parents that I found the most enjoyable and Linda Bassett is particularly impressive, who was cast on the strength of her strong performance as a white mother to non-white children in East is East. The relationship Cass shares with his dad adds interesting moments to the story, where it's the things that go unsaid that are the most critical.
There are one or two funny moments in the screenplay, most of all when a Geordie comedian on stage suddenly finds himself in the middle of a bar brawl, but overall I thought it needed to be shorter and have a stronger message. The timeline jumps around a lot in the early scenes and at certain points in the movie it feels like you're being lectured to about how hooliganism is a respectable lifestyle choice. There are some good things to be found in Cass, but if you take away the central performance you're left with not much more than an attempt to combine This is England with The Football Factory and in that respect Cass falls short of the mark.
Cass is presented in 1080p at 1.78:1 and while the Blu-ray case tells us the movie is in high definition, the experience of watching it is less than perfect. Grain is the biggest problem here, which I assume is a result of compression or the cameras used to film the movie. If you hit the pause button at any time, any given frame will contain a lot of artefacts. The picture contains a fairly decent amount of detail, but the colours are washed out throughout the movie. During some early scenes I thought this may have been an attempt by the filmmakers to give it a vintage look, but by the end I realised that's just the way the movie looks rather than a conscious attempt to use a dull colour palette.
In a movie that contains a number of violent scenes, I would have expected the soundtrack to make more use of directional sound, although the lack of detail in the sound edit is perhaps a reflection of the feature's low budget. The DTS-HD Master Audio track is sufficiently loud and there are no problems with interference or balance between the dialogue and the tunes from the early 80s, but when it all kicks off you don't get the sound of punching and shouting going from speaker to speaker that would have drawn the viewer in. Cass is a movie that is heavy on dialogue so while there are no complaints about the clarity, I thought there was a missed opportunity here to give the audience something more than what sounds like a standard DVD audio track.
A commentary is provided by the director, producer and main star. It's a fairly lively track with the group talking about the improvisation that went into the fights and what it was like to have the real Cass Pennant on set as a consultant. Given that Pennant shows up in some of the other extras, it would have been good to have a contribution from him here as well. The behind the scenes featurette is split into four parts, which look at different aspects of the production. There are interviews with the cast and crew about the fight scenes that used real ex-hooligans, along with a few words from Frank Bruno, who makes a cameo appearance in the movie.
'Cass Pennant in His Own Words' is an interview with the man himself that was filmed in 2005 when the production was at the script development stage. We follow him round the streets of London as he recounts tales of his upbringing and going to prison, in particular the racist abuse he suffered on what sounds like a daily basis. We also get a trailer and TV spots for the movie. In addition, there is a short film by Jon S Baird called 'It's a Casual Life', which also addresses the subject of football hooliganism, focusing particularly the related fashions, but with the questionable message that hooliganism was better back in the day.
There was undoubtedly a story to be told about the life of Cass Pennant and Nonso Anozie gives him the screen performance that really does the character justice. However, I thought the screenplay let the project down. The low budget of the movie probably contributed to the look and sound of the movie, but its transfer to Blu-ray does nothing more than highlight the shortcomings. The extras included complement the movie but there's just not enough in the movie or anywhere else on the disc for me to recommend picking up this release.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page.
Review by Scott McKenzie
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This is currently a Blockbuster Rental Exclusive. I picked it up and had a look over the cover as I really like The Football Factory, but must be honest, it went back on the shelf. It just didn't sound that interesting (to me anyway).
I studied drama with Gavin, one of the leads in Cass. Top bloke.
I don't know, but it would explain things.
Did they master the 1080p version from the 35mm blow-up? Surely a 2k scan of the original S16mm wouldn't be that grainy...
Maybe that's how the film is supposed to look? Apparently it was shot in Super 16 and blown up to 35mm for theatrical exhibition. Super 16 is grainier than 35mm.
It looks horrible in the images. Why such a sub-par transfer?
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Disc Details
Release Date: 29th December 2008
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.78:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Commentary, Behind the Scenes, Cass Pennant in his Own Words, 'It's A Casual Life' Short Film, Trailer, TV Spots
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Jon S Baird
Cast: Paul Kaye, Gavin Brocker, Natalie Press, Nonso Anozie, Leo Gregory
Genre: Crime and Drama
Length: 108 minutes
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LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Nevada judge has set a May 13 date for hearings in football star O.J. Simpson's bid to prove he was so badly represented by lawyers in his Las Vegas armed robbery and kidnapping case that he should get a new trial.
Appeals attorneys say they expect Simpson will testify for the first time in the case.
Simpson wasn't in the courtroom for Friday's date-setting conference. He's serving nine to 33 years in state prison for the 2008 conviction of robbing two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas casino hotel room.
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The Science of Female Negotiation
December 20, 2011 | City College, CUNY Lecture Series, Graduate Center
For every dollar earned by a man in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, a female counterpart earns 14 percent less, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. It's a statistic that City College professor Maribel Vazquez says must change. "Women in the workforce lack strong negotiation skills, Vazquez says, "because female aggression is perceived negatively by both men and women." Vazquez delivered the keynote address at "Women in Science: Negotiating a Successful Academic Career," a panel discussion at the CUNY Graduate Center. An associate professor of Biomedical Engineering, Vazquez also presented her research on the use of micro and nanotechnology in the study of cell migration in the brain.


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Set Your Tivo: 03.05.11Posted by Brian Otskey on March 5th, 2011
***** – quit your job and divorce your wife if that's what it takes to watch this game live
**** – best watched live, but if you must, tivo and watch it tonight as soon as you get home
*** – set your tivo but make sure you watch it later
** – set your tivo but we'll forgive you if it stays in the queue until 2013
* – don't waste bandwidth (yours or the tivo's) of any kind on this game
Brian Otskey is an RTC contributor.
The final Saturday of the regular season is also the best of the year. Epic would be one way to describe the schedule today. Bids will be clinched, bubbles will burst and conference titles will be decided. All rankings from RTC and all times Eastern.
#2 Kansas @ #21 Missouri in progress on CBS (****)
The Jayhawks can clinch the Big 12 title with a win here or a Texas loss at Baylor this evening. Through Texas' surge and preseason projections brandishing Kansas State and Baylor, we learned one thing in this conference in 2010-11: the conference title goes through Lawrence until proven otherwise. Missouri will be in the NCAA Tournament win or lose, but a win here would really improve their seeding and give them confidence heading into the postseason. The Tigers are a different team at home and should give KU all they've have in front of their raucous crowd and a national television audience, looking to complete their home slate undefeated. Kansas will need to protect the ball and dominate in the paint and on the glass in order to win on the road. Missouri's preference for a quick pace means rebounding is a vulnerability, and the Morris twins should be able to pull down a lot of missed shots assuming they stay out of foul trouble.


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Kent rehab center receives 3-year accreditation
The Rehabilitation Center at Kent Hospital has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International for a period of three years for its Inpatient Rehabilitation Program for Adults and Stroke Specialty.
CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. Accreditation by CARF is a sign of quality and is an important consideration in patient decision-making.
"The Rehabilitation Center at Kent is very proud to have achieved this accreditation from CARF International and it shows that our facility is dedicated to making sure our rehabilitation services are among the best in the region," David Kobasa, M.S., PT, program director for the Rehabilitation Center at Kent Hospital, said in a statement. "This achievement is an indication of Kent's commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the patients."
An on-site survey at Kent Hospital was conducted recently by a team of expert practitioners selected by CARF. Kent demonstrated that it conformed to a series of rigorous and internationally recognized CARF standards. The survey report found that The Rehabilitation Center at Kent Hospital has strengths in many areas, including rehabilitation leadership, safety planning, family involvement, support to discharged patients, as well as program growth and development.
The Rehabilitation Center at Kent Hospital consists of a 20-bed inpatient program that treats commonly treated diagnoses, including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputations, arthritis, trauma, fractures, joint replacements and general surgery recovery. Kent Hospital's Outpatient Rehabilitation in East Greenwich offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program using physical, occupational and speech therapists. The Rehabilitation Center at Kent Hospital is medically directed by John R. Carbon, DO, a physiatrist, who is specially trained and board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation.


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By Timothy Heritage
MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the Boston bombings proved his tough line against militants in the North Caucasus was right and showed Russia and the United States must step up cooperation on security.
After receiving almost 2 million questions from the Baltic Sea to Russia's far east, Putin used his annual "hotline" call-in to present the image of a man still in control a year into his third term and not afraid of criticism at home and abroad.
"If we truly join our efforts together, we will not allow these strikes and suffer such losses," he said of the bombings in the four-and-three-quarter-hour phone-in, which critics say now looks outdated as he fields predictable questions from loyal factory workers, airforce pilots and struggling mothers.
But this time he made sure there were critical voices in the audience, with a liberal journalist asking whether a clampdown on opponents since his return to the Kremlin last May echoed the repressions of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.
Putin denied the accusation, but told the editor that Russia needed order and discipline. Former finance minister Alexei Kudrin also took him to task over the country's slide towards recession but Putin dismissed him jokingly as a "slacker".
There was even one written question seeking advice on how to handle a wayward son. This prompted a laugh but may have pleased Putin, who sees himself as the father of the nation and spoke of traditional and conservative values throughout the call-in.
Most of the time Putin looked stern as, sitting at a desk in a packed television studio, he took questions on issues ranging from pensions and roads to the ethnic Chechens suspected of carrying out the Boston Marathon bombings.
He avoided criticizing the U.S. failure to prevent the bombings despite Russia's concerns about the brothers, passed on by the security services. But he took the chance to justify using heavy force against Islamist militants who oppose Russian rule in Chechnya and other parts of the restive North Caucasus.
"We have always said that action is needed and not declarations. Now two criminals have confirmed the correctness of our thesis," the former KGB spy said.
Putin, who first asserted his authority by crushing a Chechen independence bid in a war over a decade ago, has long said the United States underestimates the security threat posed by the militants and rejected international accusations that Moscow's use of force in the region has been heavy-handed.
Putin's remarks underlined his intention to use heightened concern over security to win closer cooperation with the United States in the run-up to the Sochi Winter Olympics next February.
The Olympics are a pet project for Putin and intended as a showcase of what Russia can achieve. A fatal attack on the Games would put those efforts in doubt.
Although he accused the United States at one point of being an imperialist power, he said differences in certain areas should not stand in the way of cooperation in others.
Putin, 60, was taking part in his first question-and-answer show with the Russian public since returning to the presidency last May after four years as prime minister.
The marathon show, broadcast nationwide, has been an almost annual event since 2001 - he did not do one last year.
Critics say the format has become outmoded and shows Russia has not moved with the times under Putin, who is accused by the opposition of being out of touch and allowing the country to stagnate economically and politically.
Dmitry Oreshkin, a political scientist who sympathizes with the opposition, said the format had become "too familiar".
"The hotline has turned into Comedy Club," said one opposition leader, Ilya Yashin, referring to a Russian TV show that features stand-up comics.
But Putin, whose approval rating still hovers above 60 percent, spoke fluently and looked at ease as he reeled off figures and answered questions - all of which he appeared to expect - as he sat in a suit and tie.
One of his aims was clearly to show he has reasserted his grip on power, which was undermined just over a year ago during the biggest street protests since he first rose to power.
The protests have since dwindled and the opposition remains disjointed although critics accuse him of violating human rights with a clampdown on dissenters.
He denied accusations that he uses courts for political ends to persecute critics such as protest leader Alexei Navalny, currently on trial for theft, and the Pussy Riot punk group, two of whose members are in jail for performing an anti-Putin protest song in a Moscow cathedral.
Putin also used the call-in to play down suggestions that he disagrees with his government over economic policy and show he will not respond to calls to dismiss Dmitry Medvedev, the long-time ally whom he replaced as president last year.
There has been speculation for months in the media and among political analysts that Putin could make Medvedev a scapegoat if Russia's economy continues to slide towards recession.
But in response to a question, Putin said: "There is no division between the government and the president, or the presidential administration (on the economy) ... The people have only been in their jobs about a year."
(Additional reporting by Steve Gutterman, Douglas Busvine and Katya Golubkova; Editing by Elizabeth Piper and Mark Trevelyan)


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An off-duty Santa Rosa firefighter is being credited for spotting a Petaluma house fire and alerting the occupants to the danger.
The fire reported at 5:32 p.m. Sunday started in the garage of the house on Tampico Court on the city's east side when a damaged electrical cord on a workbench heated up a plastic object, investigators found.
Santa Rosa firefighter Tony Camilleri was driving to dinner with his wife when he saw the smoke and went to investigate, Santa Rosa Battalion Chief Mike Jones said.
Camilleri found the garage on fire and the house darkened from a loss of power. No firefighters had arrived, Jones said.
Neighbors told him the residents could be inside, and the firefighter went into the home and found an adult and two children.
Everyone got out safely, officials said.
Petaluma firefighters, stationed just blocks away on McDowell Boulevard, got there within four minutes, according to dispatch records.
They found flames coming from the garage of the two-story home, Petaluma Battalion Chief Phil Sutsos said.
Cal Fire and Rancho Adobe firefighters helped fight the blaze. Firefighters had it under control in about 20 minutes and were at the house until about 9:15 p.m. to finish the job, Sutsos said.
Everything in the garage appeared to be destroyed, including a 1970s Cadillac. Heavy smoke and heat also damaged the house.
Sutsos estimated the fire caused as much as $200,000 damage.
Because all of Petaluma's on-duty firefighters were called to the fire, Wilmar, San Antonio and Lakeville firefighters came into Petaluma to cover the city's stations in case of other calls for help.
The visiting firefighters handled three calls for service.
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Fiat continues to expand the number of models it offers, adding the 124 Spider sports car to spice up the 2017 model year lineup. Other models—the tiny 500, 500L multi-purpose vehicle, and the 500X crossover SUV—enjoy a simplification in terms of packaging that should make them more enticing to customers.
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Re: My Pet Turtle Weighs 6 Balloons
How much lighter than air is helium?
My pet turtle weighs six balloons... whoops, forgot to tie him to the table. Say hi to the moon for me, sky-turtle!
This is six colors on light blue. Here's a close-up:
Check out a BIG VERSION here.
Thanks for looking, please vote if you like my design! ^__^
Re: Experimental Fail
This is why kids shouldn't be allowed to experiment on their pets (or watch TV for that matter).
Re: The color of light
The Color of Light
4 colors on black.
Re: Just Add Love
Just add sun, water, music and... love!<3
Thanks for the pre-derby thread help. This went through a lot of layouts... was hard deciding on which one.
Another version submitted with layout changes, please vote there!
Just Add Love (Version 2)
Re: The effect of music on plantlife
The classic Junior High science fair experiment: How do plants feel about Mozart vs. AC/DC vs. Kenny G?
Super like...
ramyb wrote:This is why kids shouldn't be allowed to experiment on their pets (or watch TV for that matter).
TMNT is a video game, remember?
Re: Fuel Your Hunger
Behold the pickle!
Look, it's food fueling food.
This is combining two of my favorite old-school science experiments. The potato battery, and the pickle light.
6 colors on lemon
Re: [url=http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=51851]Just put an
Just because this makes me laugh. I'm still working on another entry.
Re: Punnett's Misstep
The basic Punnett Square gone horribly awry.
Got a lot of great input form a lot of good people--thanks a TON!
[EDIT] Now with a wiki link for those of us that can't remember back that far!
Re: Glass bottle vacuum
This design shows an experiment using a glass bottle and matches to create a vacuum powerful enough to suck in a hard boiled egg.
Re: Death by chocolate!
If you gave the marshmallow figures some time to react before they were doused with molten chocolate, your study would have been a tad more accurate.
Special thanks to rogerrogerroger, gutfeeling, ressamac, citizencoyote, blinddog3d, and raerae104 in the derby discussion thread for convincing me this design met shirt.woot humor standards. raerae104, i read your comment a little after i finished sry, i don't know if a rearing peep is as aesthetically pleasing as a horse, but if people start backing up that idea i'm down.
kid couldn't zip up his own pants but he built a VOLCANO!
lol oh wow, thats great
Re: The RYB color model
The RYB color model
I hope you like it!
jackmando7 wrote:TMNT is a video game, remember?
There is certainly a precedent set for that. We will see how strongly they stick to that.
Re: The Prince Charming Theorem
How is cruelty to animals funny?
Re: Minor Modifications
The Prince Charming Theorem
Kiss me please!
Yikes! ^__^
Looks like this could be a tough week for small animals. Great design, W.
Nice work, Kevlar. I really like the way this looks on green.
walmazan wrote:The Prince Charming Theorem
Kiss me please!
I always love your stuff, but those frogs probably won't pass rejection.
capedcrusader514 wrote:There is certainly a precedent set for that. We will see how strongly they stick to that.
There is actually a very strong precendent set against that. I believe there was one entry long ago that was rejected, people made a big stink about it, and no others have been rejected since.
Oh yea, b/c there's nothing if not consistent enforcement of the rules 'round these parts. Quick, look away while I'm still keeping a straight face . . .
Re: anatomy and physiology of an elk
I actually did this project with a deer skeleton when I was in 7th grade... my science teacher handed me a bag of deer bones and said have fun! I actually loved the project lol
Re: extinction theory
Ruined the design by pointlessly cramming a D20 in there.
For science... BANZAAAAI!
Shirt Color: Creme Delicious
Re: fresh!
My science project for the fair is the reaction of mentos and diet coke... and why the attraction as well?
I have to admit I wasn't too excited about this week's theme. I had worked on one design but then I fell out of love with it. Not until the image of a tiny minty candy climbing a ladder into a 2 liter of cola popped in my head I was gonna pass this week's derby. Is the idea of mentos and diet coke all over the web. Yes it is with videos upon videos recording the reactions when combined. As to shirts there are some out there but not in comparison of what I put together here. I think this design is just bizarre and leaves you questioning "why?" "Why is this little guy wanting to climb and jump in the coke?" We may never know. I hope that mystery and weirdness of no answer attracts you as well to this design.
Thanks for the support and definitely open to critique and feedback.
Love it. Voted!
Re: The 1st Science Fair
Grog wins the 1st annual science fair at P.S. 1 with his "wheel" presentation.
Thanks to the other artists for helping this one along.
Re: A Balanced Diet?
This entry, drawn by my 11-year-old, depicts the science fair project she actually did this year. She wanted to see if cats will eat fruit or vegetables instead of cat food.
She was in consideration for an award for this project.
Re: guts!
science is gross.
djtheatre wrote:Just because this makes me laugh. I'm still working on another entry.
Would the artist or Woot have to pay the royalties to Brian Regan?
Even a blind squirrel is right twice a day.
A detail pic of the pickle.
ramyb wrote:There is actually a very strong precendent set against that. I believe there was one entry long ago that was rejected, people made a big stink about it, and no others have been rejected since.
I know the incident in questions and I remember the controversy that was spawned. I can't think of any precedents to counter that incident... Prove me wrong, I'm quite interested.
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Programs and resources for Minnesota's counties, cities, towns and other public jurisdictions.
Basic Information on Local and Metropolitan Government
Local government is a general term for those governmental entities or political subdivisions of the state that provide functions and services at the local level. In Minnesota, the term usually refers to counties, towns (townships), and cities. Single or multi-purpose (special) districts are frequently included in the term political subdivision but are less often defined as local governments. Find links to many useful resources for this subject area.
Minnesota Economic Trends
Minnesota Economic Trends is our quarterly magazine that provides expert analysis of the state's labor market, industries and economy.
Minnesota Public Employee Insurance Program
PEIP is an insurance program that was created by legislation with the intent of making uniform, high-quality, affordable employee insurance coverage available to employee groups representing Minnesota's counties, cities, towns, school districts and other public jurisdictions -- regardless of their size or location.
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List of links to city and county codes throughout the country.
Municipal Ordinances for Minnesota Counties and Cities
The Minnesota State Law Library provides links to Minnesota county and city ordinances online.
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Orlando Bloom & Miranda Kerr: Coffee Couple!
Orlando Bloom and his wife Miranda Kerr grab a cup of coffee before they head to the gym for a workout on Saturday (July 2) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The couple wore the same workout gear that they donned the weekend before when they hit the same gym!
Earlier this week, the new trailer for Orlando's upcoming flick The Three Musketeers was released!
The action film, which also stars Logan Lerman, hits theaters on October 21.
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Watch how to make this recipe.
In a small bowl, combine the raisins and rum. Set aside.
Combine the rice and salt with 1 1/2 cups water in a medium heavy-bottomed stainless steel saucepan. Bring it to a boil, stir once, and simmer, covered, on the lowest heat for 8 to 9 minutes, until most of the water is absorbed. (If your stove is very hot, pull the pan halfway off the burner.)
Stir in 4 cups of half-and-half and sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, until the rice is very soft. Stir often, particularly toward the end. Slowly stir in the beaten egg and continue to cook for 1 minute. Off the heat, add the remaining cup of half-and-half, the vanilla, and the raisins with any remaining rum. Stir well. Pour into a bowl, and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Serve warm or chilled.
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Looking for a new suit to see you through the winter months? Topman's newly revealed AW12 Premium Suiting Collection doffs its cap to traditional styles, using coloured herringbones and houndstooth, multi flecked birdseye, tweed and fine Italian fabrics for a classic, nostalgic look without breaking the bank. Consisting of the Harris Tweed line, the Made in England range and the inaugural …
More A/W09 Looks: Steven Alan
Following Isabelle's lead in previewing some A/W looks, here is another collection of relaxed and very wearable clothes, this time from US designer Steven Alan. Whilst not a household name here in the UK (though he has been stocked at places like Liberty) it would be unusual for a well-dressed New Yorker to not have at least one SA piece in their wardrobe.
Celeb Style: Ashton Kutcher at 'Flawless' Premiere
Ashton Kutcher is one of my low-key style icons. Firstly, he started out as a model and it was he who introduced the now infamous 'trucker cap' to the fashion scene. Rumours were rife of a fashion collaboration when he was spotted note-taking in the front rows of fashion weeks and now he has provided us with even more style inspiration.
Brandish Inspiration: Topman Latest Trend- Block Heads
For AW08-09, Topman has created a video showcase of their latest collection- Block Heads. Model James Mclean poses in what Topman tells is a trend "inspired by the look of a Dickensian gypsy mixed with influences from the deep south." We get a glimpse of what we will no doubt be wearing by Christmas and the video really projects what the look is all about- a poetic Grunge with not a slight hint of Luke Worrall.
"Bib front t-shirts are worn under a waistcoat and double breasted cardigans, topped off with a black padded donkey jacket for a military feel. Big accessories for this trend include a selection of trilby hats and scarves worn with tweed trainers or brogues." Winter's never looked so good!
Check the video here.
Outfit Pick: Trapper Hat Hot
I have to admit that despite being a lover of high-fashion millinery from the likes of Stephen Jones and Philip Treacy, I just can't wear hats. They look truly horrific on me.
But the whole Brandish team is currently infatuated with an item that looks set to take off in the coming months (of snow and cold.)
Valet profile Alexander Olch
By the time he graduated from high school Alexander Och was in possession of an impressive collection of 300 ties. He started off life as a film student but when he gave out ties as a wrap present to the cast the requests from friends started coming in and he's not looked back since.
Alife Everybody Mid Lux Tweed Trainers
Don't you hate it when something doesn't fit into your overall look but you still like it? That's how I feel about these Alife Everybody Mid Lux Tweed trainers. Part of Alie's A/W 08 collection, these are the kind of trainer that makes you want to buy a few matching pieces just to accommodate it.
Style Icons: The Young Knives
Although Indie style icons are plentiful,
they all seem to follow the same consensus of skinny jeans and trenchcoats. That's
why the Young Knives are one of my favourite style icons. Sticking with the same
look – which could be described as fox hunter meets 60's office clerk – since
2006, it's clear that they're not wearing their clothes as part of a fashion fad.


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Maine elver season to start April 6
AUGUSTA — The 2014 elver fishing season will begin Sunday, April 6, at noon. Originally scheduled to begin on March 22, the season opening has been delayed due to deliberations over the two bills impacting the fishery, LD 1723 An Act To Improve Enforcement of Marine Resources Laws, signed into law by Governor LePage on Thursday, March 13, and LD 1625 An Act To Clarify the Law Concerning Maine's Elver Fishing License, signed into law on Tuesday, March 18.
"The cold weather is expected to delay elver runs this season, so the late start will likely have little impact on landings," said Colonel Joseph Fessenden, chief of the Maine Marine Patrol, in a news release.
The additional time is required by the Department of Marine Resources to implement necessary emergency rulemaking to allocate individual fishing quotas to Maine's non-tribal elver harvesters, to obtain information from Maine's federally recognized Indian tribes necessary for allocation of individual fishing quota to licensed tribal members, and to distribute new elver transaction cards.
LD 1723 established the elver transaction "swipe" card system, used for the first time this season. Similar to a credit card, it has a magnetic stripe on the back that is encoded by DMR staff with identifying information for each harvester, which along with the transaction information including weight and price paid, will be uploaded to a secure database and monitored by the department to ensure the state does not exceed its quota of 11,749 pounds.
Of the 11,749 lbs, Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher is authorized to withhold up to ten percent to provide a buffer that helps prevent the state from exceeding the overall quota. The commissioner has chosen to withhold five percent from both non-tribal and tribal allocations, which leaves a total quota for the state of 11,161 pounds.
The department will be issuing each license holder a transaction card and will be providing dealers with card readers that are used to record and upload transaction details. This outreach will require a minimum of two weeks, as the department plans to issue the cards at several locations around the state for the convenience of license holders. These locations are currently being determined and will be communicated in writing to license holders.
LD 1625 authorizes the commissioner to establish, by emergency rule, an elver fishing quota for the state. The new quota-based approach is the result of an agreement crafted by Commissioner Keliher with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the interstate compact that establishes the regulatory framework for member states. The agreement established a quota for Maine during the 2014 season that is 35 percent less than the 2013 season dealer-reported landings, which totaled 18,076 pounds.
Per LD 1625, 21.9 percent of the overall annual quota will be allocated to Maine's federally recognized Indian tribes. Of the 21.9 percent, the Passamaquoddy Tribe will be allocated 14 percent of the overall annual quota, while the Penobscot Nation will be allocated 6.4 percent of the overall annual quota; the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians will be allocated 1.1 percent, and the Aroostook Band of Micmacs will be allocated 0.4 percent of the overall annual quota. Five percent will be withheld from each tribe's allocation as a buffer.
The law requires that each tribe provide documentation to the department of the allocation for each individual license holder. There are 48 Penobscot Nation license holders, 16 Houlton Band of Maliseet license holders, and eight members of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs. LD 1625 authorizes the Passamaquoddy tribe to issue an unlimited number of licenses, of which six can use fyke nets and the remainder must use dip nets.
The remaining 79.1 percent of the overall annual quota will be allocated to 436 non-tribal eligible license holders based on calculations currently under consideration by the commissioner.
The department will issue notification of the individual fishing quotas to licensed harvesters as well as instructions for distribution of the elver transaction swipe cards in the coming week.
The season will end May 31, 2014, or prior to that date if the state's overall quota is reached.
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By Gleb Bryanski
BORODINO, Russia (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin made a rousing call for unity among Russia's diverse ethnic and religious groups on Sunday as he led commemorations of a battle 200 years ago that led to the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Standing by a monument at the scene of the 1812 Battle of Borodino, 120 km (75 miles) west of Moscow, Putin delivered a speech extolling the virtues of patriotism that enabled Russia to repel the French army in 1812.
Back as president since May, Putin faces more open opposition in big cities than at any time since he first rose to power in 2000, and a persistent Islamic insurgency in the North Caucasus.
For the second time in five days he called for unity, underlining his concern that the insurgency could spread and threaten the integrity of Russia, home to many nationalities and religions.
"Only when Russia's nations were united, were together, they achieved the best results in the development of their fatherland," Putin told Russian and foreign dignitaries, including former French president Valery Giscard d'Estaing.
"By and large patriotism, which was the basis of all our major victories, comes down to the unity of the Russian nation."
Putin also evoked the Battle of Borodino to rally Russians behind him in his successful presidential election bid last winter.
The Islamic insurgency in the North Caucasus, more than a decade after Putin toppled a separatist government in Chechnya, could also undermine unity in other parts of Russia.
The killing of a Muslim cleric in July in the central province of Tatarstan, in Russia's heartland, showed violence may be spreading to other mainly Muslim regions.
The Battle of Borodino on September 7, 1812, remembered by Russians as an epic victory, is commemorated in Lev Tolstoy's novel "War and Peace".
Neither side won a decisive victory in the battle and tens of thousands of soldiers were killed on both sides before the Russians withdrew and abandoned Moscow to the French.
The Russian troops regrouped and the French, after occupying Moscow, were forced by badly stretched supply lines, the cold winter and lack of reinforcements, to withdraw from Russia, constantly harassed by Russian forces.
Putin, speaking after laying a wreath at the monument close to the field where actors re-enacted the battle, also used the anniversary to call for unity between European nations.
"Such occasions as today do not only serve to remember bloody events. This is a good reason to speak about how we should build relations with our neighbors, our current friends in the common European home," he said.
"I'm deeply convinced that real reconciliation and respect for the past, for our common history, for the heroism of our predecessors, for the honor and bravery of the soldiers carrying out their war duty, is the foundation for really friendly relations between countries and nations," he said.
Russians also take pride in their country's effort to defeat Nazi Germany in World War Two, which began on September 1, 1939, at the cost of millions of Soviet soldiers and civilians.
"We were more often together than at war. France was always our strategic ally," Putin told Giscard d'Estaing. "I hope we will manage with our friends from France and other European countries to do more to unite Europe on the basis of moral values."
Tens of thousands of Russians and foreigners gathered at the scene of the battle on Sunday to watch the colorful re-enactment by more than 3,000 military enthusiasts.
Nine planes were used to disperse clouds over the scene, but rain soon covered the field, along with grey smoke steaming from historic weaponry.
"The level of patriotism in our country has sunk in the last 25 years. Such events help to bring it back," said Alexei Rogatnev from St Petersburg, dressed as a 19th century Russian soldier.
(Writing by Gabriela Baczynska, editing by Timothy Heritage and Tim Pearce)


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Fire damages rural Mequon home
MEQUON, Wis. —
The Mequon Fire Department battled a fire at a two-story home west of the city Tuesday.
Crews said they were called to a home on West Heather Drive at 10 a.m. after a motorist reported smoke coming from a residence there.
Officials told WISN 12 News that a man in the house was alerted by a smoke detector to a fire on the second floor of the residence.
When an attempt to put out the fire by a household fire extinguisher failed, a call to 911 was made.
The man escaped safely.
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Gap to close 2 distribution facilities in Ky.
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A spokesman for Gap Inc. says two distribution facilities in northern Kentucky are closing, potentially putting up to 350 workers out of jobs.
Paula Conhain told The Kentucky Enquirer that the company is adjusting distribution for its brands to get its product to customers quicker. She said the company has shifted to a "regional distribution model" over the last couple of years.
She said the facilities in Hebron will close on June 30, and the company would begin phasing out employees on April 15. Gap opened its first distribution facility in Hebron in 1975.
Conhain said any employees who remained with the company would have to relocate.


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Daniel G. (Dan) Riedford is the Associate Director for Policy, Planning, and External Relations for the Division of Viral Hepatitis (DVH) in the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He began his Federal career with the Social Security Administration in 1983 and has been with CDC since 1993. Prior to joining DVH in 2001, Dan held several other positions at CDC, including Senior Policy Advisor for the National Vaccine Program Office and Chief of the Office of Labor and Employee Relations. He holds a J.D. from Emory University and a B.A. from Indiana University. Dan was a co-founder of the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) and serves as an advisor and friend.
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Jane Pan brings her passion for achieving health equity to the Hepatitis B Initiative of Washington, DC, where she serves as the Executive Director.
The Hepatitis B Initiative of Washington, DC (HBI-DC), is the only organization in the Washington, DC metro area exclusively devoted to the eradication of hepatitis B. Since 2008, Jane has led HBI-DC in providing hepatitis B education, vaccinations, and treatment referrals to thousands, who would not otherwise receive services. Last year, HBI-DC began incorporating hepatitis C screenings in community outreach, addressing two major causes of liver disease in at-risk populations.
Specifically, HBI-DC focuses on Asian American, Pacific Islander, and African newcomers. To reach these communities, Jane coordinates events at worship, community centers, and government health fairs. She coordinates bilingual volunteers and physicians to ensure a culturally- and linguistically-appropriate spectrum of care.
Jane holds a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology. Previously, she worked at St. Vincent hospital in New York and Arlington Hospital in Virginia. Jane is also active with the Virginia Chapter of the Organization of Chinese Women, previously serving as vice-president and president. She is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Shanghai Chinese.
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Lorren Sandt is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Caring Ambassadors Program, and organization that advocates for hepatitis C patients and lung cancer patients. She has managed the Hepatitis C Program of the Caring Ambassadors Program since its inception in 1999. Lorren is a co-editor and a contributing author, to Hepatitis C Choices, 4th Edition, a one-of-a-kind, patient-centered book authored by a team of more than 25 multi-disciplined experts in hepatitis C. She has worked on policy changes at both the state and federal level since 2001.
In 2001, The Hepatitis C Global Foundation honored Lorren with the Ronald Eugene Duffy Memorial Award for Patient Activism: for leadership and mentoring of patients, making them advocates for their own health.
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Sue Simon is founder and President of the Hepatitis C Association. Her primary responsibilities are program operations, the development of educational materials and website content. Since her diagnosis in 1991, she has been an active hepatitis C advocate for education and awareness. Sue has participated in CME and CEU programs for physicians, nurses, case managers and counselors who work in substance abuse settings. She has also done many media interviews and established and managed a hep C toll-free support line. She is also a member of the A.F.I.R.M. advisory board and Methadone Support Organization for opioid treatment patients.
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Thelma King Thiel's crusade against liver disease began 43 years ago when she lost her young son Dean to a rare and fatal liver disease. Recognized as "The Liver Lady", she has promoted liver health education and ways to avoid liver damage in collaboration with numerous federal, state and local agencies for decades. Thelma has trained thousands of health care providers, teachers, social workers, counselors and legislators through a broadly acclaimed program called Foundation for Decision Making promoting liver health and healthy lifestyles. She has produced a series of 15 videos on liver wellness and prevention of blood borne pathogens and substance abuse providing easily replicated commonsensical messages and teaching tools for all ages. The founder and CEO of the Hepatitis Foundation International, Thelma also is the founder of the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable. Her contributions to the health of the country was recognized by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation presenting her with the Above and Beyond Citizens Award*.


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Where ironic meets erotic: A wholly necessary replacement for "That's what she said," as this is an erotic statement that is nearly always ironically false.
"I'm so out of breath because I just came from downtown."
"That's irotic."
"That's irotic."
by mclayborne April 22, 2012
Unexpectedly or oddly attractive in a sexual or physical way; usually possessing features that are generally thought to make one "ugly".
Brian had an irotic attraction to his English professor, an overweight woman with large, pendulous bosoms, gray hair, a very weathered face and a masucline, smoky voice.
by CotterDaly November 12, 2006
Referring to the unwilling combination of Irony and Eroticism. Usually used in reference to ugly people trying desperately to be sexy.
Upon seeing the troll-like Vanessa remove her pink and ragged thong without taking off her Juicy brand sweat pants Alex turned to Marco and uttered "How Irotic." while choking back vomit.
by Furious Jorge February 15, 2006
A combination of "interactive" or "internet" and "erotic". Pertains specifically to a class of adult material to be consumed via computer. An homage to Apple Computer's "i" line of products.
by Aurans July 19, 2008
(adj) a marriage of the words "erotic," that is, arousing or satisfying of sexual desire, and "ironic" (the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning)
Phill's sexual encounter with Talula the Whore is irotic because he always calls her a dumb biddie
A novel filled with eroticism and irony.. the best kind of novel is, hands down, the irotic novel
A novel filled with eroticism and irony.. the best kind of novel is, hands down, the irotic novel
by pincheswithfeet March 02, 2011
Something found to be ironically erotic or, ironically enough, something found to be erotically ironic.
Me and Jeff had steamy sex to the looped sounds of the Big Bang theory laugh track... It was the most irotical moment of my life.
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Diplobatis guamachensis
|Scope: Global
Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Diplobatis guamachensis Martín Salazar, 1957
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|Taxonomic Notes:
|The species is distinguished from the sympatric Diplobatis colombiensis in that it presents brown bands running longitudinally on the edges of the disc and the pelvic fins and transversely on the body and tail; bands vary in thickness but never exceed 0.5 times the diameter of the eye.
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Vulnerable A2bd+3bd+4bd ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
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|Caldas, J.P., de Carvalho, M.R. & McCord, M.E.
|Heupel, M.R., Kyne, P.M. & Fowler, S.L. (Shark Red List Authority)
Diplobatis guamachensis has a restricted distribution in the Western Central Atlantic, where it is known only from Trinidad, Venezuela and northeastern Colombia, occurring in depths of 30 to 183 m. Little information is available on this small (to 21 cm total length) batoid, and information concerning biology, population dynamics and status are generally lacking. It is, however, considered to be common in parts of its range. The brownband numbfish is sympatric with Diplobatis colombiensis in part of its Colombian range and, due to identification difficulties between these species, it may be more heavily fished than currently thought. However, most of the range of D. guamachensis is distinct from that of D. colombiensis. The species is taken as bycatch in trawl fisheries and the genus Diplobatis has been shown to have a 27.5% occurrence in the captures from offshore trawl fishing in Colombia. Even though little information is available on the species, it is assigned the category of Vulnerable as a precautionary measure given its restricted regional distribution in generally heavily trawled areas.
|Range Description:
|Recorded from the Gulf of Venezuela, western Trinidad, and northeastern Colombia.
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Colombia; Trinidad and Tobago; Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
|FAO Marine Fishing Areas:
Atlantic – western central
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|Cervigón and Alcalá (1999) described this species as common in its distribution area. McEachran (1984) reported the highest abundance from the western area of its distribution, where Valdez and Aguilera (1987) reported that it was always captured in research surveys.
Caldas et al. (in prep.) show evidence of intra-populational variation in coloration patterns and geographic range for specimens collected throughout the northern coast of Colombia. There are shared areas (Tayrona National Natural Park-La Guajira) for D. colombiensis and D. guamachensis, where individuals show a particular color pattern that is intermediate between its own characteristics and that of the related species. It is important to note the presence of a morph of D. guamachensis in the area of Tayrona National Natural Park, a zone where only D. colombiensis had been previously reported. This supports the idea that populations of this species may be genetically mixed in some areas, resulting in interaction between specimens with specific characteristics that are combined. Similar situations may be possible in other regions shared by D. guamachensis and D. colombiensis (e.g., Trinidad).
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|Habitat and Ecology:
|This species is benthic on the continental shelf at depths of 30 to 183 m (McEachran and Carvalho 2002). The region inhabited by D. guamachensis is characterized by hard sand with extensive coral reef development in some areas. This is contrary to reports by Cervigón and Alcalá (1999), who stated that it is very rare to find this species in coral reef areas. The substrate in the region appears to determine the development of the various color patterns (Fechhelm and McEachran 1984).
Very little known of the species' biology. Reaches a maximum size of ~20 cm TL (McEachran and Carvalho 2002) and maturity in males is estimated to be 12 cm TL (Caldas et al. in prep.).
|Major Threat(s):
Demersal trawl fisheries operate over the species' limited area of occurrence. Medina (2002) reports Diplobatis pictus as bycatch in shrimp trawl fisheries in Colombia. These catch surveys were in the geographic range of both D. guamachensis and D. colombiensis, and so specific information on D. guamachensis is not available (D. pictus does not occur in Colombia, being known from southeastern Venezuela to northern Brazil).
Because of identification problems, the species may be more frequently caught than suspected.
|Conservation Actions:
|An adequate conservation program for the Colombian Guajira peninsula is needed. This area supports extraordinary species richness, including several southern Caribbean endemics. Plans for developing and exploiting mineral resources in the Guajira continental shelf and slope during the 21st century must consider this fact (Caldas et al. in prep.).
|Caldas, J.P., de Carvalho, M.R. & McCord, M.E. 2006. Diplobatis guamachensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2006: e.T61402A12471427. . Downloaded on 21 September 2018.
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There are few around today who remember The Violet Blade, Sky One's dashing videator who sailed away into the sunset after the final series of the first run of Games World. And there are even fewer that know what happened to the "salty old dog of the seven seas".
Some say he perished when The Flaming Queen went down on him during a particularly nasty storm. Some say he's found a small hole to comfort himself within as the world of videogames TV evaporated. And some say he became a tech journalist, waiting for the day to sail onto a flaky set once more and cry his immortal catchphrase (before Alan Partridge stole it), "Aha!"
Who knows? We'd bet that if he was with us here and now, however, this would surely be his game of choice...
Crimson: Steam Pirates
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It's a brave move leaving your comfort zone. And an even braver one attacking a completely new format, but after Bungie's much publicised divorce from Microsoft and the Halo franchise, the company really doesn't have much to lose.
It'll be a while before the developer's new agreement with Activision, and the promise of a new intellectual property, bears fruit, so Crimson: Steam Pirates, its first foray into the world of iOS applications is a much welcomed distraction.
Built with the iPad solely in mind, the game is top down strategy fare, published by Bungie Aerospace and developed by Harebrained Schemes, and combines pirates and steampunk, Jules Verne-style science fiction in a beautiful mesh that offers as much in back story as it does in game. You are apprentice pirate Thomas Blood, and you must complete turn-based goals in order to become the most feared of all the seven seas... Well, the Caribbean anyway.
The difference between general Pirate-themed games, however, is that all of the boats in the game are steam driven rather than wind. And it features Zeppelin balloons and aircraft and all manner of neat mechanical inventions that become more complex as the missions and story unfolds. In many respects, it reminds us of former Microsoft Xbox game Crimson Skies, but surely Bungie wouldn't be having a dig, would it?
The action is vastly different though, with Crimson: Steam Pirates being a turn-based strategy game. You must give your ship(s) orders through a simple to use and intuitive interface attached to each, and then set them loose to view the outcome.
Each ship has set crew members, which can change throughout a mission depending on circumstances, and they can offer different actions of properties. Some, for example, offer up a speed up option that can be used on alternate turns, and some allow you to repair your ships.
The crew will also come in handy when you want to board another craft, as it then becomes almost Risk-esque as you must judge how many of them to use against each wave of enemy, before you know that enemy's statistics.
But the biggest and most impressive feature of Crimson is in its variation of missions and tasks. One will send you to capture a Zeppelin balloon, another to attack forts in order to steal a fancy dress for your female boss.
And there's a great sense of humour throughout, with plot twists and in-jokes along the way.
If there's any complaint to be had with the game is that you only get eight missions with the free download. But as it's completely free, whoever does air that particular gripe should be made to walk the plank.
There's also two multiplayer maps to play with friends and Facebook support. Plus, from within the app, you can post stats and scores to Bungie.net.
And then there are new chapters coming, with the first update pack already available. Admittedly, it's at this point that you'll have to start paying, but you can be rest assured that once you've finished the first eight levels, you'll be baying for more considering its utterly addictive nature, and £1.69 is a small is a small price to pay... It'd cost you more to feed a drug habit.
Have you played Crimson: Steam Pirates? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below...


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2 dead, 17 hurt in historic Boston neighborhood blaze
BOSTON (Reuters) — Two firefighters were reported killed and at least 17 people injured as a nine-alarm fire raced through a four-story building in the city's historic Back Bay neighborhood on Wednesday, drawing a large-scale emergency response, local officials said.
The Boston Globe, quoting two people with direct knowledge of the fire, said the two Boston firefighters died while battling the blaze but gave no further details.
All residents of the apartment building escaped unharmed, said Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald. He described the fire as a nine-alarm incident, the department's highest level of severity.
With more than 150 firefighters at the scene, it was not immediately known how many of the injured may have been civilians, he said.
"It's a very unstable condition right now," MacDonald told reporters earlier. With the winds, "it's hard fighting it from the outside."
Boston Emergency Medical Service said it had taken 17 people to area hospitals.
On Wednesday afternoon, MacDonald told Reuters that of the injured firefighters brought to area hospitals, one was listed in serious condition.
Firefighters were focused on keeping the blaze from spreading to neighboring buildings on a day the city was buffeted by high winds, MacDonald said.
Live television video showed an enormous plume of smoke rising from the building, and hovering over the city. State police said they closed a major roadway along the Charles River behind the burning building.


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New York Jets WR Dwight Jones was released Monday, May 19.
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|Jets | Eight signed to futures contracts
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The New York Jets signed TE Colin Anderson, DT T.J. Barnes, WR Mike Campbell, DT Tevita Finau, C Dalton Freeman, LB Tim Fugger, WR Dwight Jones and S Rontez Miles to futures contracts Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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|Jets | Dwight Jones thankful for chance
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Updating a previous report, New York Jets WR Dwight Jones is thankful for a second chance, signing with the team's practice squad. He signed with the Houston Texans in 2012 as an undrafted free agent, but walked away to care for his dying son who was born with lung, heart and brain disorders. "I wasn't mentally prepared to play football," Jones said. "My son died and I feel like a part of me is gone, but it makes me stronger. It makes me want to do it for him."
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|Jets | Dwight Jones signs
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The New York Jets signed free-agent WR Dwight Jones (Texans) to their practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 18.
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|Texans | Dwight Jones quits
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Houston Texans WR Dwight Jones informed the team he didn't want to play football anymore. Head coach Gary Kubiak said Wednesday, May 30, he spoke with Jones, and was hopeful he would give it another shot someday.
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|Texans | Sign 18 more UDFAs
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:17:28 -0700
The Houston Texans reached contract agreements with undrafted free-agents DL Loni Fangupo, FB Jason Ford, RB Jonathan Grimes, DL David Hunter, WR Jerrell Jackson, LB Dalano Jackson, WR Dwight Jones, QB Case Keenum, WR Mario Louis, LB Shawn Loiseau, RB Davin Meggett, OT Nate Menkin, DL Rennie Moore, SS Eddie Pleasant, DL Tracy Robertson, TE Phillip Supernaw, OG Cody White and LB Greg Williams.
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|NFL | Dwight Jones struggles in pass-catching workout
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North Carolina WR Dwight Jones posted a 4.53 time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine Sunday, Feb. 26. However, he managed a broad jump of just nine feet and one inch, and his vertical jump was just 33 inches, which were viewed as average. Jones also struggled in the pass-catching workout, and he dropped several easy throws while running poor routes.
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|NFL | Dwight Jones quiet at Senior Bowl
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North Carolina WR Dwight Jones had just one reception for seven yards for the South squad at the Senior Bowl Saturday, Jan. 28.
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|NFL | Dwight Jones struggling with footwork
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:28:14 -0800
North Carolina WR Dwight Jones is a large and imposing target who has really struggled with his route running during practice at the Senior Bowl. His footwork gets very choppy in route-running drills and he decelerates into breaks.
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