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WASHINGTON (AP) — San Francisco International Airport, with its tightly spaced runways that extend right up to the water, requires more skill for landing than most of the nation's big airports, experienced airline pilots say. That challenge was further complicated by the shutdown of a ground-based instrument landing system and the movement of runway thresholds prior to the crash Saturday of a Korean airliner.
The instrument landing system, or ILS, uses radio signals to create a three-dimensional "glide slope" for planes to follow so they aren't too high, too low or too far to the right or left. The ILS for runway 28 left, where the plane crashed, had been shut down since June and the beginning of the runway was moved 300 feet to the west to accommodate construction at the airport, according to pilots who use the airport.
National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman said Sunday investigators will look at what role, if any, the absence of the ILS may have played in the accident.
Airline pilots with experience flying the Boeing 777 or flying into San Francisco told The Associated Press that the Federal Aviation Administration notified pilots in June that the ILS was turned off. Pilots were also warned that the beginning of runways 28 left and right had been moved.
A white line that previously designated the end of the runway was blacked out and a new line painted further west, said Rory Kay, a training captain for a major airline who landed a plane at San Francisco the day before the crash.
The change in the runway line might have added an element of confusion to the landing, he said.
All Boeing 777s, like most modern airliners, have cockpit computers that use GPS to create a glide slope for landing that is nearly as good as the ground-based ILS, said Bob Coffman, an American Airlines captain who formerly flew the 777.
It would be standard procedure for pilots to create their own glide path before landing, but the computer's database relies on where the runway normally begins, he said. Moving the runway threshold would invalidate the computer-generated slope, he said.
Without the ILS, and with information in hand that the threshold had been moved, it's likely that the pilots of the Asiana plane were landing using other instruments and a greater reliance on visual cues, Coffman said.
It's standard procedure for pilots to refer to FAA notices on ILS shutdowns and movement of runway thresholds in a pre-landing briefing, so the Asiana pilots should have been aware that they were going to have to rely more heavily on visual cues, pilots said. The challenge of landing a wide-bodied airliner like the 777 using visual cues is greater than if an ILS or a computer-generated glide slope were available, pilots said.
The Asiana plane was flying well below its target speed of 137 knots during the landing attempt, and in the last seconds before the crash the pilots received an automated warning that the plane was about to stall, Hersman told reporters at a briefing.
Coffman said he could think of no reason why the plane would be flying that slowly unless the pilots had turned off the autopilot, which controls the aircraft's navigational systems, or the autothrottle, which controls power to the engines. That would be highly unusual, especially in a wide-bodied jet like the 777, he said.
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Tucker and Dale vs Evil (UK - BD RB)
Chris takes a quick look at the Blu-ray release of this recent comedic-horror...
Get ready for a wild ride into the woods in this hilariously gory comedy which does for killer rednecks what 'Shaun of the Dead' did for zombies. Tucker (Alan Tudyk - Dodgeball) and Dale (Tyler Labine - TV's Reaper), are two best friends who are taking a break at their dilapidated mountain house. However, their peace is soon disturbed by the arrival of a group of obnoxious college kids. When one of the students (Katrina Bowden - Sex Drive), gets separated from her friends, the boys try to lend a hand, only to be mistaken for a pair of murderous backwoods hillbillies intent on killing everything in their path! As they try to put things right, the misunderstanding grows, as does the body count… (from the Sony synopsis)
From what I've been able to learn Tucker and Dale was apparently shot on Red One cameras and as such it is furnished with a pleasing 2:35:1 widescreen transfer (1080/50i AVC). Yes, that's right, this is an interlaced effort. Now one assumes that the original shooting method was 24p, so it's curious that Sony has chosen to deliver it in this format. I suppose it could be because they had access to a master prepared for HDTV broadcast, but again I'm working on assumption when I say this. In any event the disc still manages to impress visually, with a relatively detailed transfer that presents strong, natural colours and fairly decent black levels. There's no getting away from the fact that it looks very much like a digital feature, but that's not not a criticism and it results in a blemish-free effort. If I had to niggle I'd say that I perhaps found the image a tad too bright overall, but this could just as easily be attributed to the film-makers' intentions as anything else. I was also expecting it to look a little sharper given the shooting method, but the image is actually quite soft in places, although again this isn't really a criticism, more of an observation. Tucker and Dale isn't the best looking disc in the world, but it's pretty good given its limited production budget.
A DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack is the order of the day here. As previously mentioned this disc is interlaced and as such it runs slightly faster than a standard feature film. This has the unfortunate side-effect of speeding up and altering the pitch of the actors' voices. Ordinarily it would bug the hell out of me when watching a film I'm intimately familiar with, but without a basis for comparison I wasn't hugely bothered by it when watching Tucker and Dale (your mileage may vary). In fact, I was actually pretty happy with the track, which delivers strong dialogue reproduction and a dynamic, engaging multi-channel experience that takes full advantage of the setting. Atmospherics are neat, as birds squawk off in the distance and insects chirp in the undergrowth, while the livelier scenes are full of over-the-top effects such swarming bees and ricocheting bullets. Bass is also potent when called upon, lending satisfying weight to the many impalements, explosions, and even the score. Speaking of which, the score is a mix of traditional horror music and harmonica and banjo heavy tunes, which is fun in a Dukes of Hazard sort of way and adds to the quirky charm.
The bonus material consists of a short (twelve minute) making of featurette, a trailer and a photo gallery. To be honest I wasn't really expecting much in the way of extras, so while they're unimpressive I have to at least give some credit for their very presence.
Tucker and Dale is a sporadically entertaining, goofy movie that should appeal to the after pub crowd and those with a pre-existing fondness for this sort of thing. Both Tudyk and Labine are likeable in their roles, there's some decent eye candy in the form of Katrina Bowden, and there are a few genuine laugh-out-loud moments, but comparisons to films like Shaun of the Dead are really overstating the film's quality. Technically the disc is a mixed bag. Visually it's pretty good, if not great, but the whole speed-up issue could annoy those more familiar with the film than I am and it shouldn't be a factor on a modern release. With that said, the Master Audio track is still quite pleasing. I'm sure I'm not doing my indie cred any good, but as much as I enjoyed parts of the film I can't envisage watching it again anytime soon. Perhaps worth a rental, but not a blind buy.
* Note: The images below are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Chris Gould
hogaburger Contributor Join Date: April 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,153
I don't understand why you guys get so many interlaced releases over there. Shame.
I really enjoyed this one, but can't see myself watching it too often. Will probably pick up the Magnet release over here when I see it on sale.
I really enjoyed this one, but can't see myself watching it too often. Will probably pick up the Magnet release over here when I see it on sale.
To be fair we don't get that many in the grand scheme of things, it's just that a few of late have been high-profile titles. Those were mainly from Momentum, but I think they've had that kicked out of them by the vocal minority (although maybe hope is a better word than think).
llama Member Join Date: February 2008 Location: United States Posts: 503
Have I mentioned how attractive Tyler Labine is? Because Tyler Labine is attractive.
Also, it's nice to hear that this is apparently pretty good--though a tad surprising, as I wasn't all that impressed by the trailers, but then again, they are only trailers. I'll Netflix it and whatnot.
Also, it's nice to hear that this is apparently pretty good--though a tad surprising, as I wasn't all that impressed by the trailers, but then again, they are only trailers. I'll Netflix it and whatnot.
herby247 Member Join Date: September 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 17
Picked this up on blu-ray for £4.99 at hmv.com last week, got it delivered today, not long out the cinema too!
Think it must have been a pricing error as its now £11.99 ... http://linkee.com/KtJlGd
Think it must have been a pricing error as its now £11.99 ... http://linkee.com/KtJlGd
There have been a few pricing errors at HMV recently. A lot of new Sony stuff was going for £5.99, but is now back up to full price. I guess it could have been a limited promotion. Good bargains either way though.
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I don't think it's Sony's fault that this is 1080i. Like Point Blank,(also 1080i), I believe they're acting as a distributor for a smaller label.
Sculder Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Estonia Posts: 9
Ordered it from Amazon.co.uk for £4.99 now its £13.99 I guess "price errors" get around
Hence the reason I said it could have been a limited promotion (that and the fact Amazon tend to price match most other retailers).
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Disc Details
Release Date: 26th September 2011
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080i
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Making of, Trailer
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Eli Craig
Cast: Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk, Katrina Bowden, Jesse Moss, Christie Laing, Chelan Simmons, Travis Nelson, Alex Arsenault, Adam Beauchesne, Brandon Jay McLaren, Philip Granger
Genre: Comedy and Horror
Length: 85 minutes
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Grover DeVault ministered following Amish schoolhouse shooting in 2006
The December school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut was not the first time a gunman targeted children while in class. People in Lancaster County Pennsylvania remember 2006 when Charles Roberts attacked a one-room Amish schoolhouse and killed five girls before committing suicide.
Columbia International University alumnus Grover DeVault, who at the time was a chaplain for the Pennsylvania State Police, was on the scene to minister to first responders. But the experience also made DeVault a long-time counselor and friend to the Amish survivors of the shooting.
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A new poll finds that most Americans like President Barack Obama personally, but are sharply divided over his policies. Meanwhile, some of the Republicans who would like to challenge Mr. Obama in next year's presidential election are taking some tentative first steps toward joining the 2012 campaign.
The Quinnipiac University poll shows most Americans find President Obama personally likeable. But when it comes to his policies, the country is divided, says pollster Peter Brown. "Almost three in four Americans, 74 percent, say they like President Obama personally. But only 42 percent like his policies. That is a very large gap and the question in terms of the president's re-election is really whether his personality or his policies will rule."
Mr. Obama argues some of his policies on the economy are bearing fruit. The latest jobs report shows unemployment is now below nine percent, its lowest level in nearly two years. "And that is progress, but we need to keep building on that momentum," he said.
President Obama's job-approval rating has improved in several polls during the past few months, but political analysts say his re-election hopes hinge on improvements in the U.S. economy.
Analyst Charlie Cook told the CSPAN public-affairs network the jobs situation in particular is critically important as the 2012 campaign draws closer. "I would rather know the unemployment rate because I think ultimately it is more important. That is not to say the Republican nominee is not important, but (the election) is a referendum on the incumbent president, number one, and number two, people vote their pocketbooks (economic interests)," he said.
It is expected that several Republican presidential candidates will formally take steps to enter the race in the next few months. But so far the campaign has been slow to develop.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich launched a Web site last week inviting voters to help him explore a possible White House bid next year.
And former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney criticized the president's health-care reform law during a speech he gave in the early primary state of New Hampshire. "One thing I would never do is usurp the constitutional power of states with a one-size-fits-all federal takeover. I would repeal Obama-care," he said.
At this point in the presidential election cycle four years ago, all the major White House contenders had officially entered the race. But the 2012 Republican field is developing very slowly, and some Democrats believe that is because of President Obama's improved standing in the polls.
Analyst Faiz Shakir is with the Center for American Progress in Washington and was a recent guest on VOA's Encounter program. "I think one of the reasons that Republicans have not been rushing out of the gate to challenge Obama as they would have perhaps a few months ago is that they see the political fortunes of Obama actually getting better and the economy improving," he said.
But many Republicans do not accept that argument. John Fortier is a political scholar with the American Enterprise Institute. "I think the president has improved since the election. His (poll) numbers are up. But we should not overstate this. Certainly the president is kind of in the middle. He certainly could win at this point, he could lose, but he is not somebody who I think is scaring off Republicans," he said.
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pt-mext - Look at many samples of MySQL SHOW GLOBAL STATUS side-by-side.
pt-mext [OPTIONS] -- COMMAND
pt-mext columnizes repeated output from a program like mysqladmin extended.
Get output from mysqladmin:
pt-mext -r -- mysqladmin ext -i10 -c3"
Get output from a file:
pt-mext -r -- cat mysqladmin-output.txt
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pt-mext is a read-only tool. It should be very low-risk.
At the time of this release, we know of no bugs that could cause serious harm to users.
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pt-mext executes the COMMAND you specify, and reads through the result one line at a time. It places each line into a temporary file. When it finds a blank line, it assumes that a new sample of SHOW GLOBAL STATUS is starting, and it creates a new temporary file. At the end of this process, it has a number of temporary files. It joins the temporary files together side-by-side and prints the result. If the "-r" option is given, it first subtracts each sample from the one after it before printing results.
|Relative: subtract each column from the previous column.
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Preventing Automotive Problems Caused by Old Man Winter
Most of us have experienced driving in cold weather and our share of breakdowns. Usually a breakdown is due to the neglect of our vehicle; I'm just as guilty as the next guy. We're busy people! Things we neglect that can cause us to have problems, especially in the winter months: • Battery • Antifreeze… Read more


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* This policy is under revision to more clearly articulate legal requirements for University Personnel regarding acceptance of gifts and honoraria, conflicts of interest, procurement activities and other conduct set forth in the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (sections 112.311 through 112.3261, Florida Statutes). While the policy is being updated, please click here and you will be directed to the Office of General Counsel's Ethics page for information on these issues.
The University of North Florida's Board of Trustees and the University's administration value high ethical standards. Thus, it is expected that all of the University's businesses, operations and interactions with those within and outside the University community will be executed in a manner exhibiting the highest degree of ethical standards and conduct. To provide the University faculty, staff and representative's guidance and notice of their obligations, this Code of Conduct and Ethics describes general expectations for achieving and maintaining an organizational culture that affirms the University's responsibility to protect its resources, its employees, its students and its reputation. The University, through its faculty, staff and representatives, including contractual agents (hereinafter collectively "personnel"), is entrusted by the public with financial resources and social responsibilities. All University personnel play a key role in assuring that high standards of ethical practice are utilized regarding the custody and use of these resources. To accomplish this, it is expected that University personnel observe and be faithful to the values embodied in this Code of Conduct and Ethics so that all in the University community will enjoy a professional and supportive work environment. This Code, however, is not intended to stand alone. Rather, it complements and serves as a link with state and federal laws and other rules and regulations, including applicable collective bargaining agreements that govern the University's operations and its personnel's ethical conduct. Further, this Code is described in a general manner and is not intended to address every circumstance of expected ethical behavior. As such, any member of the University community who may be confronted with an ethical dilemma should first contact his or her immediate supervisor or others in their supervisory chain, including the University's Ethics Office, to seek guidance in addressing issues that are not directly covered by this Code. II. STATEMENT OF POLICYA. Compliance with the Law.All University personnel are required to observe and comply with all state and federal laws applicable to the University. Any questions regarding the application of law to situations, or the compliance requirements of the law, should be referred by University personnel to their immediate supervisor or any other individual in his or her supervisory chain. Should anyone in the supervisory chain require assistance in interpreting the legal requirements of compliance efforts, questions should be directed to the Office of the General Counsel.B. Discrimination, Harassment and Mistreatment. The University supports an environment that is free of discrimination, harassment or mistreatment based on one's membership in a protected class. Thus, any University employee who believes he or she may have experienced any form of discrimination, harassment or mistreatment based on such class membership should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs to seek guidance and assistance in addressing his or her concerns. C. Use of the University Resources. The University's resources and facilities are for official and authorized use only and in furtherance of the University's mission and organizational culture. Thus, University personnel should not misuse the University's resources and/or facilities and should not permit others to inappropriately use these resources and/or facilities. 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LoRee Blevins Smith celebrated 80th birthday May 8 at her home in the Snowhill Community with her family.
Kelsey Lynn Jones celebrated her first birthday March 31 with family and friends. S
he is the daughter of Jody and Debbie Jones of Hillsville and the sister of Casey Jones. Her grandparents are Harry and Brenda Jones of Fries and C.C. and Katie Dalton of Hillsville.
Concetta Nicole Sotile and Joshua Lee Hancock announced their engagement and upcoming June 16 wedding at Galax Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Sotile is a 2009 graduate of Carroll County High School. She attended Wytheville Community College and plans to start at Bluefield College this fall.
She is the daughter of Debra Dalton of Hillsville and Greg Sotile of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Hancock is a 2007 graduate of New Life Christian Academy and 2012 graduate of Wytheville Community College.
Mike and Shirley Jones of Rural Retreat announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica Lauren to Robert Noah Sult, the son of Larry and Susan Sult of Fort Chiswell.
A September wedding is planned at West Wind Farm.
John (Jack) F. Devine and Wanda celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary March 31 with family and friends at Hillcrest Baptist Church fellowship hall.
The event was given by their children: daughters, Sandy Cox of Galax and Barbara (Bobbie) and Jerry Fridley of Galax; and son, Jack and Alice Devine of Independence.
They have seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
They thanked all who helped celebrate and who sent cards.
Jeff and Patti Holderfield of Galax, along with Mike and Becky Edmonds of Dugspur, announced the engagement of Laura Holderfield and Ray Edmonds.
Holderfield is a 2008 graduate of Carroll County High School and a 2011 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in marketing management.
She is employed at Samaritan's Purse International Relief in Boone, N.C., as a marketing metrics analyst.
Holderfield is the granddaughter of Joe and Mary Alice Holderfield of Galax, and Tom and Dee Lineberry of Pipers Gap.
Gary and Kathy Patton of Galax announced the engagement of their daughter, LeShanna Corinne Patton, to Michael Tyler Hill, son of Ricky and Anna Hill of Galax.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Roy B. Lineberry and the late Dorothy Poe Lineberry of Galax. Her paternal grandparents include the late Irving Patton and the late Pauline Norman Patton of Galax.
The bride-elect graduated from Galax High School. She earned a cosmetology diploma from Surry Community College and is employed at A New You Salon and Spa.
Deaira MaKenlie Jones celebrated her sixth birthday Feb. 15 with a skating party at Galax Rollerland with family and friends. She is the daughter of Kevin and Lorie Jones of Galax.
Her sisters are Dezirae Burnette of Havelock, N.C., and Destiny Jones of the home. Her maternal grandparents are Larry and Ann Bobbitt of Independence. Paternal grandparents are Fred and Iona Adams of Galax and the late Ralph Jones of Galax. She graduated kindergarten May 14 from Oakland Elementary.
Janisa Lawson and Landon Viars were joined in marriage May 5 in a small family ceremony.
Lawson is the daughter of James and Suzi Lawson of Galax.
Viars is the son of Lyn and Robin Shupe of Fries and Hensel and Kathy Viars of Ivanhoe.
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I haven't been sleeping well lately. I have had a tremendous brick wall of writers block. Sure, there are many stresses that are being juggled right now in Weaselville, but I know that they are not the root cause. I know what the cause is and I hate to look it in it's ugly face. Gnawing at my brain like a termite is a nightmare. The kind that you can't wake up from. Wreaking havoc in my head, preventing the flow of coherent thought and peaceful sleep, is what Mr. Weasel and I have come to refer to as the videotape.
I can't hit stop or pause. It just plays in a torturous unending loop and eats away at any attempt to live life as I used to know it. I am hoping that by writing about it and putting it out in front of myself that it will stop playing for the time being.
I have written about it some before, here and here, but never in complete detail. For some things are just too awful to say out loud. Today, I hope by acknowledging the gory, I can put them to rest for a while and find peace, at least for the short time.
The video that plays uncontrollably in my head is that of the night that our daughter Claire died (July 2nd, 2002).
Weaselville had been the happiest place on earth since we brought our newest baby girl home from the hospital. She brought joy to the entire family and was a very easy baby to care for. All of the Weasels loved their newest, best toy ever and helping to care for her. The Mr. and I were happy to have her home after a tumultuous first week of life that was spent in the hospital filled with worries about her health, that all turned out to right themselves, or so we thought. She was healthy, she was ours and she was home.
One week later, all the kids were tucked in their beds fast asleep. Mr. Weasel and I were in bed watching T.V. as I nursed Claire. When she was done, I was tired. Claire was wide eyed and wanting to cuddle and play (as much as a newborn can). Mr. Weasel took her to hold and love, so that I may get some sleep. He eventually fell asleep sitting up in bed with her tucked away in his arms.
At 3:23 am, I awoke abruptly to Mr. Weasel screaming in panic that she was not breathing. I assuming that he must be mistaken. I calmly but quickly checked for myself. In that instant the world stopped turning. Mr. Weasel started CPR and told me to call 911. I froze in fear and disbelief. He told me to take over CPR and he called. I went into automatic. I couldn't think, I just had to do. I continued CPR as we waited for help. It wasn't working. I felt I must be doing it wrong. It was taking forever for help to get there. Mr. Weasel called 911 again to ask "WHERE THE F&$% ARE YOU?" It felt like hours. In reality it was less than 3 minutes. When the paramedics arrived they said they were taking her to the ambulance. All that ran through my head was "don't waste time telling me, just do it, Fast!".
They took her outside as we threw on some clothes. There were police, fireman and paramedics everywhere. Eldest had woken up, but we shooed her back to her room. For we did not know what to do or what was happening. Mr. Weasel went to calm her as I went outside to stand in the open doors behind the ambulance hoping for some hope. I was sure that this was not happening. I was sure that they would save her. Mr. W came out to join me and to hold me.
They closed the back doors and were heading for the ER. I would go to the hospital and Mr. Weasel would stay with the other children. The police told me to drive myself to the hospital. I was not fit in any way to be driving. There is no doubt that my guardian angel was doing that part. I called a friend on my way. She would rush to the house and stay with the kids so that he could come to the hospital.
Once at the ER, they put me in a claustrophobic little room with a couch to wait. All they would say is "we're working on her". I couldn't sit still and there was no room to walk. Every time I stood at the doorway a very large security guard was in front of me to make sure I didn't enter the curtain area. I was asked, "Is someone coming? Can we call someone?" every few minutes. I continually answered "Yes. My husband is coming. I don't know why he's not here yet.", as I grew angry and frustrated that he wasn't there and they wouldn't tell me what was happening with my baby. I cursed under my breath at my husband when he wasn't answering his phone and wasn't arriving at the hospital. Anger mounted inside of me. "This is no time to bother with the paperwork" was my only thought. He must be filling out paperwork. Why isn't he here instead? He should be here. Where the hell is he.
I asked for a priest. I needed to have my daughter baptised. They sent some greasy long haired, hippy freak of about 20 years old. I asked for a priest. Again and again I asked for a priest. I asked for an update on my daughter, "we're working on her". It was an endless circle. "where the hell is he???????"
"We're ready for you now" was all that was said as a nurse appeared briefly from behind the curtain. I hurried to see my baby girl. I pushed past the curtain prepared for wires and monitors and machines. I saw none of that. There was none of that. Just my baby girl, swaddled in blankets, laying on a gurney much to large for her little body. No beeps, no humming, no noise. Once again I froze. I had to ask the nurse "Is she breathing?". A simple "no" was muttered. I leaned my body over my baby girl like a blanket. The nurse sat me on a stool and placed her lifeless body in my arms saying "hold her", before exiting.
I sat and held her little self, rocking her gently, sure that she would start breathing again any second. This was not happening. It couldn't be. It all had to be a mistake. It. Had. To. Be. I prayed. Prayed like I had never prayed before. I was sure that she would breath again. She had to. I needed a miracle and I knew God would provide it. I cursed again that my husband wasn't here. Where are you. I need you. Where the F%$@ are you?. I sat and rocked and cried in disbelief. Eventually, a doctor walked in and sat beside me. I couldn't speak. All she said was "I'm sorry". I couldn't make eye contact. All I could do was rock my baby and cry. She left. I held my baby. I begged her to breath. I begged God that this be all a mistake.
Soon, a policeman came in. He would need me to come make a statement at the police station. "Is that where my husband is?" 'Yes" was replied. "Does he know?". "I think so" was all that was said. I needed to be with my husband. I didn't want to leave my baby girl. I made sure that they wouldn't move her until after we could come back together. I could be with him just as soon as I gave my statement. I asked if I could drive myself to the station and was told "you're in no condition to drive". I rode in the front seat of the cruiser. Everything seemed surreal. I sat in the squad room and the officer ran to go buy me a cup of coffee after apologizing that none was made. I answered some simple questions. All was in order and I asked to see my husband. I was brought to him. He had been locked in a cell. This is why he never came. This is why he couldn't answer his phone.
When our friend arrived at the house to care for the children, he went to the car so he could join me at the hospital. The senior officer asked him "where do you think you're going?". "To the hospital with my baby and my wife". At that point he was cuffed and stuffed into the back of a cruiser. He was arrested and locked in a cell. Without cause.
Once locked up and not understanding why or what was happening, he screamed and yelled for them to allow him to go to the hospital and was ignored. He continually hit the call button and was told to stop because he was being "annoying". He screamed that he needed to see his wife and daughter. The officer that had him arrested came to the door and stated coldly "Your daughter is dead" and then slammed the door shut again. It wasn't opened again until after he collapsed from a panic attack.
He was only released after I gave my statement.
We were driven back to the hospital together and for the first time to be together with our lifeless baby girl. A priest still not had been called. We baptized her ourselves in the little sink in the curtained room. We held her, but also knew that we must soon go home. Our other children would be awake soon and would need us. We didn't want someone else telling them that their beloved baby sister was gone.
When we arrived home the police were still there. The kids had remained asleep, with the exception of Eldest who never went back to sleep. As the kids awoke, we told them all individually about the death of their sister. None of them believed us. They all had the same reaction. Each went immediately to her empty bassinet to look for her as our hearts broke again and again each time we had to crush our children, their reality and their feelings of safety and security.
I went to the back porch to sit. My best friend and her mother were sitting and waiting, just wanting to help. They poured me some coffee and asked what they could do. I sat like a zombie and told them that I was sure that any minute I was going to wake up. I was certain of it. This had to be a nightmare. It was a nightmare, for this was far worse than anything life could throw at us.
I never woke up. In fact, I never actually slept again. At least not how normal people expect to sleep.
Later that day, after not knowing what happened or why. After fretting and fearing about why our precious baby had died, we heard from the coroner. It was her heart. A congenital heart defect, that usually does not interfere with any aspect of life, blew wide open and her heart stopped pumping correctly. All of her blood flooding into her tiny lungs and it was over immediately. It was a one in a million thing and the only lottery we have ever held the ticket for.
Welcome to all of you arriving from Dad-Blogs Fatherhood Friday. Thanks for taking the time to read this. If you got this far, you might as well leave a comment.
Friday, March 27, 2009
I haven't been sleeping well lately. I have had a tremendous brick wall of writers block. Sure, there are many stresses that are being juggled right now in Weaselville, but I know that they are not the root cause. I know what the cause is and I hate to look it in it's ugly face. Gnawing at my brain like a termite is a nightmare. The kind that you can't wake up from. Wreaking havoc in my head, preventing the flow of coherent thought and peaceful sleep, is what Mr. Weasel and I have come to refer to as the videotape.
73 comments:
- Bella Daddy said...
Powerful! Thank you for sharing this very personal time in your life.
- March 27, 2009 at 9:21 AM
- Andrew's Daddies said...
Tears...tears running down my face, here at work. I don't ever want to imagine that. That is a nightmare. The unfortunate thing about this is you can't just erase that from your "tape" because that would mean to erase any memory you had with your baby.
This hit me hard and is truly a huge fear.
- March 27, 2009 at 9:26 AM
- Sarah said...
I have no words. Other than I'm sorry. And thank you for sharing your story.
- March 27, 2009 at 9:29 AM
- ShankRabbit said...
I'm a grown man sitting at his desk in a programming shop where Alpha males are all around.
I'm a grown man who is shedding tears right now. I'm a stranger to you, and you to me, but my heart is breaking for you.
I'm a stranger... but this stranger is praying for you... for your family.
I'm sorry.
- March 27, 2009 at 9:30 AM
- Jason said...
OMG, honey, I'm so sorry. I hope that now you've told your story you'll be able to rest well. Lord knows you've earned it.
- March 27, 2009 at 9:35 AM
I wrote a big comment, but it all seemed so insignificant, so I deleted it. Instead, I'll just say thanks for sharing this and reminding me how fragile life can be. Blessings to you and your family. I'm hugging my girls when I get home today.
- March 27, 2009 at 9:45 AM
- Tom said...
My lord, I had no idea. All I can do is offer my prayers and my sincerest condolences. Words cannot express my sympathies and all else.
I'm with peteej... I have so much to write but it all seems so stupid.
Lord love you and bless you - hang in there.
- March 27, 2009 at 9:56 AM
- PJ Mullen said...
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
- March 27, 2009 at 10:16 AM
- Isabella said...
I don't know what to say, other than I'm sorry.
I pray that by sharing your story with us the "videotape" will stop and you'll find peace.
- March 27, 2009 at 10:33 AM
- ciara said...
i'm like andrewdaddies...tears here. i'm sorry. maybe now that you are telling it, it will help you some...and it will help others who have been in your situation. thx for sharing, wm...i know it had to be hard to finally tell it all. (((hugs)))
- March 27, 2009 at 10:34 AM
- OhCaptain said...
I'm sitting here at my desk, at work, crying. My heart goes out to your and your family.
*more hugs.
*more hugs. and some more tears.
Thank you for sharing.
*I can't stop offering hugs. I can't image...
- March 27, 2009 at 10:36 AM
- Lauren said...
Thank you for sharing such an intensely personal memory and time in your life. It takes such courage to breathe deeply and pour your heart out like this.
I pray you will find peace and sleep.
I have been dangerously close to where you had to go and know all to well the tremendous emotions and confusion that goes with the road. It is not something I would wish for anyone.
Sending lots of hugs and prayers your way.
- March 27, 2009 at 10:47 AM
- Melisa with one S said...
My God, I am sobbing and yet I know that I am not feeling one billionth of the pain that your family went through.
I hope that writing about it might have given you a moment of peace, and maybe an extra couple minutes of sleep later tonight.
You'd better look out: Next time I see you I'm going to hug you so hard you won't know what hit you.
- March 27, 2009 at 11:04 AM
- Momo Fali said...
I am so angry at the way you and your husband were treated!! ARGH!!
I have lived for seven years with the fear that we will lose my son to his very rare heart defect. I live with it every day. And, I don't know how I would continue walking, talking, eating, or breathing if it happened. You are a strong woman and a wonderful mother to have survived this.
I'm sure that Claire is watching over you and your family and I hope somehow, someday, you will find peace.
- March 27, 2009 at 11:15 AM
- Kat said...
My heart just breaks for you and your family. That is all I can come up with now, my heart is just aching for you.
I hope one day you can get some peaceful sleep. Just know I am praying for you.
- March 27, 2009 at 11:31 AM
- Amy@Bitchin'WivesClub said...
I cannot imagine the pain and fear that still lives with you and your husband after such a heartbreaking and terrifying event. The way the police treated your husband is shameful and unbelievable.
I am so sorry for your family's loss and broken hearts. I know that time will help heal you all. A friend of mine who went through the death of a baby (late in the pregnancy) has dealt with the event by talking about it openly and often. She is unafraid to bring it up to others, if the topic of death comes up, and believes that is the only way to accept the event as a part of her family's life and be able to move on from there. I don't know when this event happened for you, but if you would like to talk with her about it, I know that she actively helps support others who are in this type of mourning.
I pray for you and hope for the best for you and your family. I wish I could give you a hug, even though I don't really know you. :)
- March 27, 2009 at 11:49 AM
- seashore subjects said...
Love you sweetie.
- March 27, 2009 at 11:50 AM
- Otter Thomas said...
I feel sick at my stomach. That is terrible and I am so sorry. I am going to remember you and your family in my prayers. In fact I am going to start right now.
- March 27, 2009 at 12:10 PM
- MileHighDad said...
Wow, what can I say or do, for it all has been said or done.
Tomorrow dawns another day and live it to its fullest. Sniff>>
- March 27, 2009 at 12:20 PM
- DaddyKV said...
I don't cry. Ever. I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. Now that I have a child this hits really close to home. I can not imagine and you are a very strong woman to be able to share this like you did. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- March 27, 2009 at 1:05 PM
- Michelle said...
Oh. I knew that Claire had died, but I didn't know any of the details. I am sitting here as Mister Man reads a book with tears rolling down my face.
No wonder you can't sleep. I hope that this has brought some small measure of peace to you. I know how badly you need it.
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
- March 27, 2009 at 1:12 PM
- WeaselMomma said...
I can't even comment to you all individually. I just wanted to say thanks for commenting. I am overwhelmed with your empathy. This was not intended to make you make you cry, but to clear my head.
I have spoken in detail about this before, but not online or so publicly, but in more private areas like support groups and training seminars for 1st responders. We openly talk about about our daughter and her death often, but it's rare that we speak, even privately about the awful details. These details still haunt us daily.
Mr. W and I work with SIDS of IL closely in fund raising and support group to attempt to help other families who are having this happen and to prevent as many infant deaths as we can.
- March 27, 2009 at 1:21 PM
- Chris H said...
No words to express how sorry I am for your loss.
I hope one day you can look back and remember that week of Claire's life as a blessing.
- March 27, 2009 at 1:46 PM
- Joeprah said...
WM, thanks for sharing this and just know that I am praying for your family and I am so sorry that this happened. I am not sure why I feel this way, but I am very proud of you for writing this--this had to be very difficult and I am in awe of your courage. Like Pete said, I am going to go now and hug my girls.
- March 27, 2009 at 1:50 PM
- Dan said...
Wow, my heart breaks for you and your family. Thanks for sharing that with us. God bless you all. I'm angry that your husband wasn't allowed to be there with you.
- March 27, 2009 at 1:50 PM
- BusyDad said...
I couldn't even let the thought of that happening to my child come into my head without totally losing it. I have no words, just sympathy.
- March 27, 2009 at 2:01 PM
- texasholly said...
Oh sweetie, that is a horror movie. No wonder you can't sleep. I just wish there was on OFF button. There is so much on every level that went wrong. Terribly wrong. My heart hurts just reading it. I can't even imagine living through it. I wish there was something that could be done to help. I hope writing this story mutes the videotape a bit.
Thoughts and hugs to you...
- March 27, 2009 at 2:14 PM
- Atom Heart Father said...
No words I could offer would express the sympathy I have for you. There's no way I could possibly understand what you went through and do it justice with expressions of condolence. I can only pray God blesses and heals your family.
If I may be so bold as to inquire, did you ever receive an explanation for your husband's unjust incarceration?
- March 27, 2009 at 2:37 PM
- Bad Momma said...
I have a neighbor that went through SIDs long before I met her. It is amazing how many years have passed but she still remembers every detail of the day her baby son died.
I can't imagine the mind-numbing pain you must have gone through (& still do). I hope you take some measure of comfort that there was nothing you could have done to prevent this...
- March 27, 2009 at 3:16 PM
- Mike said...
As a parent (as many of us who read you are) I know all our hearts go out to you. The loss of a child is something that must be the hardest thing that God asks us to go through.
Bless you for sharing and for continuing to support those who have gone through it themselves...
May God grant you some comfort and some much needed sleep.
- March 27, 2009 at 3:20 PM
- KWG said...
Dear God my heart hurts for you and your family.
The day Bea was born we started at home for the home birth, but her heart rate kept crashing and then we went to the hospital and it still kept crashing and then we went to operating room and finally she was born.
Any time she's napping I worry when she's been too quiet for too long.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. That was very brave of you to share.
- March 27, 2009 at 5:21 PM
- Rob said...
OMG, I am sooooo sorry for your loss. It is hard to read that and imagine what your family went thru. I hope you are able to heal from this and live your lives. I can't imagine every going thru that. Thank you sharing that very difficult story.
- March 27, 2009 at 6:02 PM
- terri said...
I am in tears. How difficult it must have been for you to relive that nightmare by putting it in writing. Still, I hope that having done so will offer you some peace.
My heart goes out to you and your family and I pray that you will find some comfort.
- March 27, 2009 at 6:42 PM
- Chuck said...
I'm with the others. Very few words, just raw emotion. I'm so sorry for you all.
- March 27, 2009 at 7:47 PM
What a difficult experience to have to go through. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. I will be thinking and praying for you and your family.
- March 27, 2009 at 8:23 PM
- Tyler - Building Camelot said...
The last time I had tears in my eyes like this was when I thought about losing one of my girls. Like some others have said, I don't know you real well but thank you for sharing this with all of us.
I can only hope that you find some solace in your loved ones and family. I also hope you can find peace and know that I'm a stronger parent because of you.
- March 27, 2009 at 8:33 PM
- Momisodes said...
I am at a loss for words. My heart breaks for you and your family. No parent should ever have to endure the tragic loss of a child. Especially so soon.
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- March 27, 2009 at 8:42 PM
WM-I am sorry. I am praying for your family as we speak. God hears prays and EVERYTHING serves His greater purpose. Your story about Claire's sweet life is touching so many others that may need to come to know Him.
- March 27, 2009 at 8:42 PM
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- March 28, 2009 at 2:56 PM
- Laura said...
Oh my B--I am sobbing, again, at this horrible turn in your life. I know the story. I know all the horrific details, and still, I can't begin to even imagine the pain you have lived through & how it is obviously still torturing you. My family has prayed for you & yours daily since this happened all those years ago, and I'm so sad that you still are missing peace in your life. I will continue to pray for you, and PLEASE, PLEASE call me if you want to talk, about this or anything. I've tried reaching you, but your cell mailbox was full, so please feel free to call me anytime. Hugs, much love, and prayers to all of you.
- March 28, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Like the rest I sit here in tears. I am also praying for you and your family. This has touched me in many ways. I am a father above all else, but the work I do to provide for my family puts me in situations like the one you wrote about. My profession is as a firefighter/ paramedic and as a Registered Nurse in a local emergency room. I want to believe that I bring as much compassion and empathy for the people that are hurt by the events that I am helping with as I can. Getting a small glimpse of how this has affected you and your family will remind me to be aware of the needs of the whole family and do what I can. Thanks for the courage it took to share this! Jake
- March 29, 2009 at 4:36 AM
- The Microblogologist said...
I know nothing can ever make this better or right and that everything that happened was truly horrific on every level, I am just glad that she was able to pass peacefully with you both with her, cradled in her Daddy's arms surrounded by warmth and love being cherished. I am so sorry she passed so soon.
- March 29, 2009 at 8:40 AM
i have, and probably always will, remember what you told me about what not to say to someone grieving. thanks for sharing your wisdom with me about that.
thinking of you today...
- March 29, 2009 at 10:34 AM
- The Father of Five said...
I can not thank you enough for this post.
We (911 operators) never get any sort of "follow up" - oh sure - once an a while the officer or a detective will tell you the outcome of a call, but so often (in a desperate attempt at personal mental survival) we have to just "turn our emotions off".
What other choice do we have... The next emergency is being called in. I have to be as focused for the next call as I was for the last call.
It has scarred me. Mentally and emmotionally.
This post has some amazing powers. You may have intended to write this for yourself, but I must tell you, from my perspective, this post feels like it was written for me too. It takes me back to some REAL HUMAN EMOTION...
Tears Weaselmamma... Tears. Tears, and words of condolences, and thoughts, and prayers... And thanks.. for writing this.
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On an unrelated note... I can not fathom the way in which Mr. Weasel was treated by your local police.
- March 29, 2009 at 1:15 PM
- Mark Schreiber said...
Thank you for sharing your story. I have no good words, stories, or other pieces of advice but I will be praying for your sleep and your family. Thank you again for being bold enough to share this with the world.
Abby's Dad.
- March 29, 2009 at 1:31 PM
- RhondaLue said...
What a heartbreaking thing Weaselmomma. And then having your husband jailed is adding salt (and acid and fire) to the wound. What a miserable failure in how this was handled by the law. I'm so sorry.
I have not been in your shoes, just in the shoes of fearing what happened to you. My son was born 2 1/2 months early and he nearly died several times from prematurity-related conditions. As a mother, I fear your nightmare and I'm so saddened you had (and will have) to endure something so dreadful. {{hugs}}
- March 29, 2009 at 5:33 PM
- Sue said...
Unbelievable. Thanks so much for sharing. I am so so sorry.
- March 29, 2009 at 6:47 PM
- Mrs4444 said...
I'm so, so sorry you lost your baby Claire. First the loss, and then the horrible way they treated your husband, pouring salt in the wound the second it opened.
I hope sharing this helped some. When was Claire's birthday?
Love to you and yours....
- March 29, 2009 at 8:15 PM
- Instant Tragedy said...
I sit in my studio just crying. The tears continue to come. I can only hope that the sleep that you need comes.
I hope the policeman that held your husband is reprimanded severely.
I pray for you once again.
- March 30, 2009 at 9:20 AM
- michaelsmommy said...
This just completely breaks my heart. When I read the story Tom had to bring me a box of kleenex. That's just horrible that the police threw your husband in jail! I'm glad you were able to get some degree of justice from that.
- March 30, 2009 at 7:59 PM
- NukeDad said...
There's nothing that I can add to what everyone else has already said except this:
The adventures that you post about with your family bring a smile to my face on a daily basis and encourage me to try and have as much fun with my family as you have with yours. It takes an incredibly strong and courageous person (set of parents) to attend to the needs of the other children after a loss like this. It would have been easy for you and your husband to give up and give in to the anger and depression; but neither of you have done that. Nor, do I suspect that you ever will. That, to me, is the truest testament to what incredible parents, and people, you and your husband are.
- March 30, 2009 at 11:04 PM
- Dad Stuff said...
I am moved. No one should have to go through what you did. It took a lot of courage to share your story.
My prayers for all of you.
- April 1, 2009 at 6:28 PM
- Barbara said...
I am so sorry! So sorry for your loss and for the horrible treatment of your husband. May God comfort you and your family.
- April 2, 2009 at 3:24 PM
- Eva Aurora said...
I have never, ever had to go through what you have. I hope I never have to. Thank you for sharing that experience, as horrible as it was to read and as horrible as it must have been to write. We don't know each other, but from one mother's heart to another, I am so sorry. I know Claire is happy in the arms of her Heavenly Father and that you will see her again.
- April 7, 2009 at 4:31 PM
- 'cuz I'm the mommy, that's why! said...
Hugs to you all all those in Weaselville. I applaud you for having the courage to tell the story. I will pray for little Claire, and for your family that you may all find peace. From a professional standpoint I am appalled at the treatment that the Mr. received at the hands of the local PD - their behaviour was callous, unprofessional, and downright unconscionable. I hope that the well-deserved apology was offered by someone with the department.
- April 11, 2009 at 1:13 AM
- Draft Queen said...
I hope by sharing this you can find the sleep you are hoping for.
I'm so very sorry.
- June 18, 2009 at 5:54 PM
- NYCity Mama said...
OMG. I don't even know how I got here, to this page, but here I am, sadden and wanting to hug you. I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know what to say other than cry with you and thank you for sharing your story. It was awful all around and like the poster before me, I am angry for you on how you were treated. If i could hug you i would.
- June 19, 2009 at 7:01 PM
- KandeeInNY said...
I have no words other than I am sorry that you and your family had to ever experience a loss such as this.
I can't pretend to know how you feel so I won't pretend to. Noone but you knows how hard losing your beautiful daughter. I am however, very sorry.
- July 6, 2009 at 8:32 PM
- Colleen - Mommy Always Wins said...
I'm crying for you, right now, in my office. I'm so so sorry you lost your precious baby.
Hugs, WM...
- August 4, 2009 at 7:59 AM
- Terry said...
When I lost my baby boy who was stillborn at 37 weeks...I was beyond devastated...Nothing anyone said could make it better. I stopped feeling so alone when I went to the cemetary to put a teddy bear on his stone....and saw what they call the "baby section" with this gorgeous angel overlooking the babies...so many stones...so many losses....
It's tragic...
It's senseless...
But remember, you are never alone...thank you for sharing this with all of us. You are amazing.
Hugs to you and all your little Weasels.
- October 12, 2009 at 12:07 PM
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I don't know what else to say, since words cannot compensate. I am now reminded to take nothing and no one for granted and I will hold my little one a little longer and more appreciatively tonight when he wakes at 3 to eat.
- October 12, 2009 at 8:37 PM
- ByDSea said...
I am truly sorry for your loss, words can not even express. I had no Idea you were dealing with this. Thank you for sharing your very powerful and touching story.
- October 14, 2009 at 8:56 AM
- Daddy Files said...
I feel sick. Reading that made me physically ill. And your husband being locked up? It makes me want to call up your local police department, interrogate them and put your story in the newspaper so everyone can see how fucked up that is.
In the meantime, I'll stop complaining about how my son is driving me absolutely batty at the moment. In fact I'm downright thankful for the annoyance.
Just know that while we haven't always gotten along, that post affected me profoundly in a way that nothing else really has. You know I don't pray, but your family will always be in my thoughts.
- October 14, 2009 at 9:55 AM
- Loukia said...
Just read this post... and I just want to say how sorry, how very sorry I am for this unbelievable loss. I can't say sorry enough - no parent should ever have to go through what you went through. My heart bleeds for you. God bless you all.
- February 6, 2010 at 12:39 PM
I am so deeply sorry for your loss and for how your husband was treated. Thank you for being sot brave to post your very personal story. Hugs.
- February 7, 2010 at 8:52 AM
- Todd Clary said...
I just don't have words.
Prayer, but no words.
- April 1, 2010 at 8:04 PM
- Todd said...
...I just don't have words.
Except that I would dearly love five minutes alone with that police officer after which Mr. Weasel can have whatever's left.
- April 1, 2010 at 8:11 PM
- Tracey - Just Another Mommy Blog said...
After our talk, and meeting your family, my heart is amazed at the strength and love I saw between you all. There are no words, are there, other than my heart aches for you, your husband and everyone who goes through a loss so enormous...
You have my love.
- April 18, 2010 at 7:31 PM
- Amy Barber said...
My heart hurts for your loss. In a roundabout way of reading some blogs, I found myself in your story. I was reduced to tears about five sentences into the post. Every parents' worst nightmare... many prayers and hugs to you.
- June 21, 2010 at 11:18 AM
- The Holmes said...
My god. I'm so sorry for your loss and what you all went through.
- July 1, 2010 at 8:35 AM
- Robin said...
I know this is an older post but I got here thru Spuds blog. My heart aches for your loss. I read a more recent post about your little Angle Weasel's birthday...I hope that day wasn't too horrible for you.
- July 1, 2010 at 8:51 AM
- Amy said...
I am sitting here bawling for you and what you went through. I am so, so sorry. What a nightmare. I hope you got some sort of meaningful apology and restitution from the police. They handled everything appallingly. Your poor husband! Poor you! Poor baby Claire. (That's my daughter's name too).
Again, I'm so very terribly sorry for your loss.
- August 28, 2010 at 4:57 AM
- Meeko Fabulous said...
I am sending big hugs your way. I can't even fathom going through something like this. My heart is broken.
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Course Outline: Constitutional Law is a four credit required course. There is simply no way that the entire field can be covered in only four credits. A general survey of Constitutional Law would need eight or nine credits. (I taught a six credit sequence at another law school, and still had to cut out a substantial amount of the material.) With only four credits, the surgery must, obviously, be even more radical.
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• Freedom of Speech and Press. A massive topic that I can't cover fully in a three credit course, but which you must learn something about. We have the world's broadest protections against government restrictions on speech and press, but increasingly concentration of private power, combined with technological change, has raised questions whether private board rooms are the real threat, rather than government.
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Rookie punter Matt Darr and rookie kicker Andrew Franks were so good at what they do this summer that the Dolphins essentially fired the men who held those jobs previously, punter Brandon Fields and kicker Caleb Sturgis.
If the first-year players don't prove that to be a smart move, it could lead to coach Joe Philbin being on the chopping block.
Philbin, who is generally considered to have his most talented team in four years, approves of the risky decision because, after scrutinizing the tape and studying the statistics, he came to one conclusion:
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