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So I guess I have no hard evidence, but again, when is there any except for when deals are basically done (Michael Jordan vetoes notwithstanding)? I think the kind of leak it is is about as close as you get, especially since it was weeks after the inital Boozer-Bargs rumours. It's not as explicit as BC saying he offered Jose and Ed for Gay...but I think that was a very poor PR move by a normally sly BC, and actually true to form since it was him basically already catering to Gay's ego and trying to make him happy, like "look, look, I'm trying to get you".
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His moves since then, although not mistake free, have been mostly good but have not been sufficient to make the Raps. a serious contender. His record as Raps. GM is not an accurate indication of his ability. Even though I'm optimistic by nature, I believe Raps. have a realistic chance of being good next year. Their present performance may not be an indication of that but staying the course for at least another year will pay dividends. If given another year, Colangelo can and will get the job done.
Attitude Is A Choice.
*I don't think Chicago confirmed it because they are smarter than that. They were/are a playoff team that couldn't afford to make a player unhappy, and screw up chemistry going into the playoffs. Like most well-run teams, they probably keep everything as publicly quiet as they can. BC I think didn't confirm it because he didn't like and didn't want to back himself into a public corner. Look how pissed fans are at him now, how much worse would it be if he came out publicly and said "it's on the table, but we're looking for a better deal"?
Also, I'm not complaining about BC other than saying it was a poor PR move with the Ed/Jose stuff. I don't give a shit about the trade either way and I was someone who strongly supported avoiding Boozer like the plague at the deadline. I was just trying to find the story to show that the trade wasn't something that Raps fans dreamed up to complain about. The first rumours came out a month before that, and that one was like an update, probably just saying where the talks stood last. I firmly believe that BC cut off talks because Chicago wouldn't move from the Boozer + Nate option, which heavily favors Chicago since the primary motives for this deal are financial and coming from their end. I actually think it's one of the smarter things he's done this season.
Why do you think the deal would be much more favorable than this? If they could've gotten a better deal for Boozer, I'm sure they would have.
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Ed has not been playing like crap. He's getting a lot of playing time now and they run a different system where he isn't relied on as a primary offensive weapon, which is what ended up happening here.
Reasons why Toronto might say no:
1) Chicago is still going to try and move Boozer this summer and will likely be more desperate as:
a) they just paid tax for first time ever,
b) luxury tax is getting jacked next season,
c) they just used a year towards repeater tax.
2) Toronto avoids a year towards repeater tax as it looks like they will definitely be a tax team in 2013-14 and most likely 2014-15 before having nearly a clean slate in 2015-16 right in time to avoid the repeater tax.
3) Assuming cap level and luxury tax goes up next season and Kleiza is amnestied, the trade will be able to be made in a straight one for one deal.
4) My hope is desperation leads to including a first round pick.
If that Boozer deal is still on the table BC should take it after looking at what else is available Bargs is still relatively young (27?) I can see LA saying he could be part of the future lets move Gasol for him, Raps have Gasol for the season and he walks in 2014 we have cap sapce available after what should be a playoff berth season.
There is a small market for Bargnani and beggars cant be choosers the Raps already play bette with him in a suit so this is addition by subtraction, still its BCs job to move that tumor for something the franchise can use immediately.
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I heard the rumours and I think there was some legitimacy to them. That said, we don't know what pieces were really going to be involved. Maybe Coangelo wanted a pick in order to take the deal and chicago said no. I can also see both team's hedging their bets to the off season.
I'm also not sure I'd want boozer on this team, maybe you could convince Demar to come off the bench and start Fields instead? otherwise there just aren't enough shots to go around.
I think there's enough talent on that team to win a playoff series, and/or get home court in the first round. However, I'm not convinced that there's enough mental toughness, or chemistry to get that done.
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"I guess I got a little carried away there" ~ ezzbee Apr. 2015
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Matt Morris, who has been active in the community since reaching the Majors 10 years ago, now plans to emulate one of his former teammate's philanthropic model.
The Pirates' veteran starter and his wife, Heather, would like to build a camp where underprivileged kids and their families can go for a respite -- an idea that Scott Rolen has brought to fruition through his Enis Furley Foundation and Camp Emma Lou.
"Eventually we're going to set up a camp for underprivileged kids to just get away from their lives for a while, enjoy the outdoors and be happy," Morris said. "We had talked about it. It seems like something right up our alley. (Rolen's) been an influence on my part."
Morris, soft-spoken but firm in his beliefs, has a variety of causes to which he donates his efforts. The list has kept him and Heather busy since they married early in 2002.
While with the Cardinals, Morris taped public service announcements for such cases as National Night Out Against Crime (on behalf of the St. Louis Police Dept.) and the American Red Cross Blood Drive. In San Francisco, Morris taped a PSA for the Strike Out Cancer Program, in which the Genentech Foundation donated $2,000 to Wellness Community for every Giants strikeout during the 2006 season.
But any program involving children will attract the couple's attention, and the support of a foundation Morris set up early in his career. As a member of the Pirates, some of his focus will undoubtedly be on Pittsburgh-area causes.
In San Francisco, Matt and Heather delivered teddy bears to children at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University, a tradition started during visits to St. Louis Children's Hospital. Morris was also is a member of San Francisco Action Team, a national youth volunteer initiative administered by the Major League Baseball Players Trust and Volunteers of America, actively recruiting the next generation of volunteers.
The Morrises can provide first-hand lessons in volunteerism, particularly to help children.
"The game affords you so much," Morris said. "To be able to help kids -- underprivileged kids, kids who are terminally ill -- it just allows you to make their lives a little better, either bringing them to ballgames or helping them financially through our foundation.
"We're not here to shout about what we do. It's not for anyone's gratification but the kids'. Kids that suffer are usually not having fun. Families are not having fun. It's not a good time in their life. I just hope to bring them some kind of happiness in any way -- whether it's bringing them to the ballpark or receiving a ball or bat signed by somebody. The goal is to get their mind off what's going on at that point. It's not a long-term fix, just something to help out in the time being."
Heather Morris is sensitive to health issues in her own right. Her mother died from a brain tumor, and a foundation in her name was set up at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
"We support a lot of foundations," Morris said. "I have some ideas and she brought new things to the table."
Sounds like a team.
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UEFA President joins the ONE in FIVE Campaign initiative "KIKO's Friends"
28.09.2011 - UEFA President Michel Platini has joined the list of VIPs taking part in the
in FIVE Campaign initiative "Kiko's Friends". During a meeting with Ms Maud de Boer-Buquicchio, Deputy Secretary General of the
Council of Europe, Mr Platini has signed the banner and has expressed his support to the
Council of Europe ONE in FIVE Campaign
to stop sexual violence against children.
The initiative "Kiko's Friends" has been launched in Venice on the 9th
September during a round table entitled "Shedding light
on a taboo: Cinema's contribution to the elimination of sexual violence against children", an event co-organised by the Council
of Europe and the Venice Biennale in the context of the Venice Film Festival.
The initiative "Kiko's Friends" is part of the Council of Europe ONE in FIVE campaign that aims to equip children,
their families/carers and societies with the knowledge and tools to prevent and report sexual violence against children, thereby
raising awareness at all levels of society.
Mr Platini visited the Council of Europe in the framework of the activities of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS). He has
been invited by the Ministers' Deputies to participate to an exchange of views with the Minister of Youth and Sports of Serbia, Snežana
Samardžić-Marković, and the Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General Maud de Boer-Buquicchio.
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DHS spokeswoman Amy Webb said the agency will pay $375,000 to the family of Jonathan Nelson in addition to making policy changes by June 1. The changes include reviewing rules for child care facilities, playgrounds and playground equipment and training or retraining staff in safety inspections. A DHS director is also to meet with Jonathan's parents to discuss playground safety.
Jonathan was a fourth-grader at Elm Tree Elementary School in Bentonville when he was killed by the falling soccer goal. His family filed a claim against DHS — which licensed an after-school program that operated at the school.


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Menlo heads into the match with a record of 0-9-2 against SHP since the teams began playing each other in the WBAL in 2009. The Gators, meanwhile, haven't lost a league match since Feb. 16, 2011 when King's Academy came up with the upset. Since 2010, SHP is a remarkable 56-1-5 in WBAL matches.
Menlo takes some momentum into the showdown following its win on Wednesday. The Knights started strongly and were ahead in the opening minutes. Sophomore Keaton Shiveley took a pass from Justin Wang and and found fellow sophomore Tyler McGraw in the middle of the box. McGraw settled the ball with his first touch and calmly slotted it into the side netting for a 1-0 lead.
In the second half, Shiveley again turned provider as he found junior forward Jackson Wagner in the front of the box for the goal. Junior goalie Alex Moore notched his third straight shutout and sixth in league.
In Hillsborough, Sacred Heart Prep maintained its hold on first place in with a 4-2 win over host Crystal Springs. The Gators, who are seeking their sixth straight league title, put up three goals in the first half to secure the win.
Junior Philip Petrakian scored the first goal with senior Frankie Hattler assisting. Senior Will Mishra and senior Andrew Segre followed with goals, Hattler assisting on Segre's. Sacred Heart Prep made it 4-0 in the second half when Hattler got his third assist as Mishra converted.
In Portola Valley, host Priory pinned a 5-0 loss on Pinewood. Priory (2-6-1, 4-8-2) got three goals from Austin Mirabella with assists from Max Reines, Ben Clock and Alex Oberman. Clock also scored on an assist from Sergio Lopez while David Casente added to the shutout with Mirabella getting an assist.
In the SCVAL De Anza Division, Palo Alto won for the first time in seven matches and woke up offensively with a 4-0 victory over visiting Saratoga.
The Vikings (2-3-4, 6-6-5) got the winning goal in the first half when Roberto Sotelo made a nice through pass to Ed Chen, who placed it into the lower left corner. The Vikings controlled the second half and scored three more goals between the 10- and 22-minute marks.
Cole Tierney scored on an assist by Preston Kuppe, Dami Bolarinwa made it 3-0 with Tierney assisting and Bolarinwa finished the scoring four minutes later off another assist from Kuppe.
In the PAL Bay Division, Menlo-Atherton pulled away from a tie at halftime and remained in the hunt for the division title with a 4-2 victory over host San Mateo.
The Bears (6-1-2, 9-2-2), who are just one point behind first-place Woodside, found themselves in a 2-2 halftime deficit despite goals from Jorge Lopez and Kyle Smith with assists from Santos Valle and Carlos Mangandi Macario. Lopez, a sophomore, added two more goals in the second half with Mario Rodriguez and Ethan Oro providing the assists. Lopez now has scored 12 goals in league play.
Girls soccer
Sacred Heart Prep maintained its hold on second place in the WBAL Foothill Division with a closely contested 3-2 victory over host Priory on Tuesday in Portola Valley.
The match was tied at halftime after junior Nicola Wheeler scored for the Gators (7-1-1, 13-2-2) in the 19th minute off an assist from senior Meagan Terpening. Junior Christine Callinan scored the second goal in the second half with freshman Katie Harrison assisting. In the 55th minute, SHP freshman Olivia Athens tallied the winning goal, unassisted.
Sacred Heart Prep has 22 points with three matches remaining. Should the Gators win all three, they'll finish with 31 points.
First-place Menlo, meanwhile is 9-0-1 (13-3-2 overall) following a forfeit win over Pinewood on Tuesday. The Knights took 28 points into Thursday's match at Castilleja and likely will have to wait until Tuesday's match at Priory to win a third straight league title.
Castilleja, meanwhile, played to a 1-1 draw with visiting Notre Dame-San Jose on Tuesday at the Mayfield Soccer Complex. A late goal by the Regents was cancelled out by Castilleja's Victoria Pu's equalizer with two minutes remaining in the match.
In the PAL Bay Division, Menlo-Atherton kept its slim title hopes alive with a 4-0 victory over visiting Sequoia on Tuesday.
The Bears (5-2-2, 9-2-4) scored in the 10th minute when freshman forward Katie Guenin passed to to senior Marilena McCarty, who finished for a 1-0 lead. The Bears scored again in the 25th minute when junior Annie Harrier fed sophomore Miranda Simes for a 2-0 half-time lead.
In the second half, McCarty found Guenin, who scored to put M-A ahead 3-0. After a nice give-and-go series with sophomore Talia Missan, Guenin crossed the ball to the middle where it was finished by junior Amanda Wiseman for the fourth goal.
In the SCVAL El Camino Division, Gunn won its fourth straight and sixth in the past seven matches with a 2-0 victory over visiting Milpitas on Wednesday night.
The Titans (6-2-1, 9-3-2) got the eventual winning goal from Ming-Ming Liu, assisted by Caroline Anderson, in the first half. Liu made it 2-0 in the second half off an assist from Kirsten Butner.
In SCVAL De Anza Division play, Palo Alto remained among the league leaders with a 2-0 victory over host Saratoga. The Vikings improved to 5-1-3 in league (8-3-4 overall) while winning their second straight. Paly has lost only once in its past 13 matches.
The Vikings got their second shutout win over the Falcons with both goals coming in the first half. At 10 minutes in, Heidi Moeser centered a ball that Saratoga couldn't clear and Katie Foug one-touched it for a 1-0 lead.
With 11 minutes remaining in the half, Jacey Pederson stole the ball at midfield and drove down to within 18 yards before getting her shot blocked. Saratoga, however, couldn't clear the ball fast enough and Paly's Julia Kwasnick came all the way up from the back line to take control and fire in the second goal.
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Over the weekend, we saw a side of Las Vegas we've never seen before, thanks to my parents who played tour guide. My folks have recently retired there and know a thing or two about the area. Yes, we did get to spend one night downtown at the Bellagio (don't you love that Chihuly installation on the ceiling?) but even better was the tour of Red Rock Canyon that we toured 20 minutes outside of town, beyond the city lights.
Call us ignorant, but we never knew there was something more to Las Vegas than big casinos, Snooki parties, and Elvis impersonators. Apparently, there's a lot to see once you get away from the glitz, and the desert is quite a sight.
Red Rock Canyon reminded me of three things: Sedona (Arizona), Road Runner cartoons (high five if you also love those Looney Tunes), and sliced honey baked ham.
Am I the only one that sees the shapes of food in the rock formations?
OK, I guess I am. We took the kiddos on a little hike to stretch their legs and explore the territory.
I'm always looking for those teachable moments so I said, "Hey kids, local wildlife! Come look!"
I think this fella was afraid of us, because it coiled up and hid under a rock before I could get a true close up with the kids.
Okay, so these fellas are dead and stuffed and to be seen in the Visitor Center (and I Photoshopped their eyes) but it was the first time I was this close to a rattler, dead or alive. You can see all sorts of stuffed things that used to live in the desert if you're into that sort of thing. Owls, foxes, mountain lions, tarantulas, John Wayne.
I'm kidding about a preserved JW, but here's a random tidbit. My kids are obsessed and I mean obsessed with John Wayne. You see, the hub introduced them to The Duke a few months back and now it's their mission to see every movie he's ever starred in, Lord help me.
We left the Canyon on our way to see the mighty Hoover Dam, but not before we had an encounter with some local shady characters.
Beware, these wild burros approach you innocently.
They perk up their ears, bat their big brown eyes at you, and come right up to your car.
They stick their noses right in your face, it's part of their presentation. Mighty pushy if you ask me.
They sniff around . . .
Then they start in with their sales technique.
"Um, no."
"No thank you."
"No, Mr. Burro"
Then they turn to Plan B, enter their partner in crime.
They've learned that two noses are better than one.
And they persist.
At which point, we delicately pat them on the noses, drive away slowly, then peel out quickly, leaving severe tire marks and hoping they didn't get our license plate.
After that encounter, we made our way to the Hoover Dam, which is quite a feat in civil engineering and enough to give you a severe case of vertigo if you look straight down from the top.
Don't look down!
Is it me, or is the Hoover Dam the inspiration for the Sarlacc?
*more tumbleweeds*
Okay, we'll let's talk plants. While in Nevada, I fell in love with this perennial shrub with fern like stems and amazing ombre blooms. I learned it's 'Mexican Bird of Paradise' and I can't grow it in my yard. Boo. But I still love it.
Next time you're in Las Vegas, do save a day trip for a drive through Red Rock Canyon, but watch out for pesky locals dressed in burro's clothing. Trust me, they're just trying to sell you something.


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Katy Perry just revealed that she's preparing to launch her own record label. In celebration of her forthcoming label we've compiled a list of 10 artists Katy should consider adding to her roster.
1. Russell Brand
Katy should let bygones be bygones with her ex-husband. By assisting with Russell's first comedy album the duo can start things over and patch things up with some good laughs. And, more importantly, gain a lot of press attention.
2. Miranda Lambert
Just in case Katy needs to put her foot down when collaborating with Russell, Miranda Lambert's the woman to help her do it. After a few visits to the shooting range the "Gunpowder and Lead" singer will no doubt show Katy a thing or two about rifles. Russell may come to think again about that record deal.
3. Harry Styles
If Katy is able to launch her label with the One Direction heartthrob's first solo record she will be on the right track. And, with Harry's penchant for older women their collaboration will be enjoyed by both parties.
Katy was all about M83 at this year's Coachella festival and took to Twitter to express her love for the band.
M83 ONLY. — Katy Perry (@katyperry) April 14, 2012
Frontman Anthony Gonzalez wrote on Facebook after the festival offering his talents to Katy.
"I think I saw Katy Perry dancing on 'Midnight City' yesterday night. Katy, let me write your next album:)."
Now it's their chance to work together.
5. Morrissey
Katy's love for the Smiths runs deep. Morrissey's fondness for Katy is no secret either. In 2010 he reportedly warned her not to wed Russell Brand by saying, "Oh left hand third finger, don't do it." A longtime friend of Russell's, Morrissey warned the pop star against a marriage. While Katy didn't heed his advice she can make it up to him by signing him to her label.
6. The Beach Boys
It doesn't make sense for the "California Gurls" singer to not help out a fellow California group. Not that the Beach Boys need any help these days as their recent album made the highest chart debut of their careers. Katy can teach the boys a thing or two about today's pop music. But wouldn't it be nice for them to fill her in on career longevity?
7. Richard Marx
Marx has openly admitted that he loves Katy's music and he even covered and produced an acoustic version of the heartbreaking "The One That Got Away" complete with strings. The two artists can combine their talents and make acoustic covers of each others' music.
8. Jars of Clay
When Katy announced the news of her record label she cited the Golden Rule as inspiration behind her new career endeavor. "As people are coming to me with opportunities, I'm thinking, 'How would I want to be treated?'" she said. No doubt making her Christian minister parents happy signing a notable Christian act like Jars of Clay could only add to their contentment in her remembering her Christian roots.
9. Austin Mahone
If Katy signs Austin Mahone, who has been dubbed the next Justin Bieber, her record label will see ongoing success.
10. 98 Degrees
Why build a new boy band when you can capitalize on an old one? With the recent reunion announcement of 98 Degrees, Katy should add a boy band to her roster. After all, they don't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.
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The transition to a gluten-free diet while keeping blood sugar levels in check is no mean feat, explains Suzanne Simpson, a dietitian at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University in New York. She should know: she has worked with many diabetics to introduce a gluten-free diet and lives with both conditions herself.
Gluten-free foods can be significantly different in the amount of carbohydrates they contain. Take spaghetti, for example. Regular wheat noodles contain 23.8 grams of carbohydrate for 150 mL of pasta. Rice spaghetti has 42 grams for the same serving size, almost double. Also, foods can have different amounts of protein and fat, which can delay the rate of absorption of the carbohydrate. "People may end up requiring more insulin – or less insulin," says Simpson.
Such was the case for Devon Carlson. She, like Oddenino, has had type 1 diabetes since she was a child. It wasn't until she was 26 that routine blood testing picked up antibodies for celiac disease, which was confirmed with an intestinal biopsy.
As she transitioned to a gluten-free diet her blood sugars quickly went out of whack. "For about three months I was trying all these different [gluten-free] foods, and they add a lot of sugar and fat into them," recalls Carlson.
The increased fat content caused her body to absorb carbohydrates at a different rate than she was used to, causing her insulin dose to be off. "Once I figured out which gluten-free processed foods I would keep in my diet and stopped trying all these different foods, I got my blood sugar back under control." She also found that choosing whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables and gluten-free grains, made her insulin dosing a simpler task.
In addition to having to monitor closely how your body's blood sugar levels will respond to the foods you're eating, having both celiac disease and diabetes comes with a new set of challenges when dining out and traveling. When she was first diagnosed with celiac disease, Oddenino was in a job where she traveled weekly.
"Traveling with both celiac and diabetes requires thinking ahead in terms of where your next meal is going to be, and what you're going to have to eat," she says. While it can always be tricky to find gluten-free foods on the road, having diabetes means you can't leave anything to chance because eating at regular intervals is key to keeping blood sugars under control.
Simpson agrees. When she travels, she calls the hotel to have a fridge put in her room and, upon arrival, finds out where the closest store is and stocks up on fruit, milk and gluten-free bars and cereal. To Oddenino, this forced planning was actually a blessing: "My colleagues and co-workers would frequently be stuck at some airport fast-food place, and I would have fresh vegetables and meat from my planning ahead."
You might say Oddenino and Carlson are among the lucky ones, since they got fairly timely diagnoses of celiac disease. In contrast, many people who have celiac disease go undiagnosed for years, because symptoms are often vague (diarrhea, bloating, fatigue, etc.) and many family doctors aren't aware of how common the disease is.
That's a concerning issue since untreated celiac disease can increase the risk of osteoporosis, intestinal cancers, neurological disorders and infertility. Because of the strong association between the two autoimmune diseases, increasing numbers of people with diabetes are screened for celiac disease in the United States and Canada which means even those with "silent" celiac disease (they show no symptoms) are getting on the gluten-free diet.
At this point, there's no reason to test people with celiac disease for type 1 diabetes, says Fasano. That's because diabetes is easy to spot and likely won't go undiagnosed. However he says there is evidence that people who develop type 1 diabetes have certain antibodies long before their diagnosis.
If one day scientists discover a way to slow down the progression toward type 1 diabetes, then screening may make sense. As researchers continue to discover the origins of these two diseases the relationship between them should become clearer. The hope is that diagnoses can be made, allowing more people to live to their healthiest potential.
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Teenager 'Performed Examinations' While Posing as Physician's Assistant
Being a physician's assistant seems like a great job, doesn't it? Except for all that pesky "learning" and "certification" you have to go through. Bo-ring! Seventeen-year-old Matthew Scheidt figured out a better system: Just pretend to be a P.A. and people will believe you!
Scheidt, who'd worked at Osceola Regional Medical Center as a part-time billing clerk, obtained an ID by telling hospital workers he was "a physician's assistant in a program at Nova Southeastern University," and that the surgical group he was working for had changed its name. Seems like he had a grand old time!
While working in the busy emergency room, Scheidt performed CPR on a patient in cardiac arrest, performed physical examinations and other forms of care to an undisclosed number of unsuspecting patients, an arrest report said.
Scheidt returned at least twice to request a full-access badge that would let him use the doctors' lounge as well as restricted areas of the hospital, according to the report.
At various times, the teenager bragged that his mother was an executive with the HCA Healthcare System, which owns the hospital, and that he worked in the operating room as an assistant to Dr. Ramirez of Osceola Surgical Associates, the report said.
The hospital eventually got wise, and when confronted, Scheidt claimed that he was a cop working on a "top secret" undercover investigation in the emergency room. The cops did not so much agree, and arrested him on Friday. He was probably familiar to them: Scheidt was apparently "bounced" from the county sheriff's Explorer program for "repeatedly wearing equipment that might mislead the public into believing he was a deputy."