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Thanks for the pix, BG. Wonderful shots! I am smiling...........
Thanks for the pix, BG. Wonderful shots! I am smiling...........
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Sometimes it's the bend in the road that makes life worth the ride.
Medicinal boxergrrlie! I rode all day Saturday and most of Sunday, cameras, filters, tripod in tow and didn't stop once to take a shot despite seeing untold opportunities.
Is the Santiago Calatrava-designed building what is known as the Quadracci Pavilion? I haven't been to Milwaukee since it was built, but I used to visit often when working with Quad Graphics and became acquainted with Harry Quadracci, his wife Betty and numerous other fine and friendly folks in Wisconsin.
Very nice images! Thanks for sharing the pics and the motive.
Ben Ricci
Rides & Drives: '07 BMW F800ST Low, '07 Porsche Cayman, '06 VW Jetta TDI & '05 BMW R1200ST
so what was your average speed for the ride? we all know you tracked it and compared it to what you normally do for IB stuff...
You're an interesting woman, ever more so as I get to know you better through this forum.
You are culturally literate and a good writer.
You exude a sense of camaraderie and show both care and concern for your club-mates.
You're funny and you like babies and you like to ride motorcycles and you take good pictures.
How's that for some feedback?
Thanks for an especially cool ride report and some very nice pictures.
this one's like...
"who are you and why are you looking at me that way?"
great report, rebecca. glad you stopped and smelled the roses.
or... izzat the baby's diaper that needs changing?????
That art museum building is flat out cool. The wings retract? Double cool!
Don't winterize; Rounderize!
I noticed the museum when I first visited Milwaukee a few years ago. And earlier this year they were running a Lipitor ad with Dr. Jarvik walking around in what looks like it should be the inside of the building- enough so that I wondered when I saw the ad.
Great pics and great reading R! I think that you should try to get more used to this 'just riding' thing. It's good for you.
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's electrical." -somebody's dad
Your joy ride was a joy to read and to savor.
Thanks for sharing your fun.
Live fully. Laugh deeply. Love widely.
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Hey boxergrrlie it was a pleasure meeting you. I was wondering how you were hearing me with those plugs in . Fixed the ping problem via Matt At Motor West. Gave me some good tips. Now on to other problems. Won't start. Oh the joy. I enjoy the wrenching but I would much rather ride. Hey do you work in commercial production. I remeber being at someplace on I think Farewell one time and there was a BMW with a fuel cell on back. I asked about the bike and some guy said "some girl that works here goes on long rides with that thing." That's all I remeber but I don't think it was the same bike. I thought it was some sort of dual sport. It was a few years ago.See ya around. Enjoyed the pics.
BG, great pictures and wonderful writing. I had Columbus day off and took a long ride thru the Allegheny National Forest in Northwest PA and didn't take a camera. The leaves are turning and it was a beautiful day. Your work is inspiring, maybe next time I ride I'll take a camera. Thanks for the great ride report!
Nice report and Pics Rebecca That museum is quite picturesque!
One of the most memorable weekends of the summer was when Gail and I loaded the bikes with camping gear and headed Northwest with no plan. I don't think we did much more than 500 miles the whole weekend but we took a bunch of pics and enjoyed many stops to "smell the roses".
A highlight for sure
Roast corn on the side of the road. Yumm!
A look from the bottom of Quechee Gorge
Nice campground BTW
Gail having a wonderful ice cream in Woodstock
Hey BG I noticed you were in Kiel. There is a great bar/burger place there at the corner of hwy c and the road that 57 turns into when it starts to head north towards Lax Chapel RD. I think it is still called 57 at that point. I can't remember the name but it is a divey looking place with some beat up Harleys in front (not all of them), but it is right on the corner at a stop sign. Great burger , not so sure if they have New Glarus there . It is basically the border of Kiel. I wish I could remember the name but it escapes me. My wife's parents have a farm up that way in St. Nazian, with a great pond. Oh yeah, I thought your bike was in the picture with me.Oh well.
you're making up for the one pic in 10k. LOL. Good pictures, thanks for sharing. Those two lads are correct, "outside is for squares", that would mean that "inside is for rounds". I'd rather be square than round. LOL


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Keeping Christmas
Posted by Jim in Faith and Family, Stuff Jim Wonders About on December 13, 2009
A short sermon from The Spirit of Christmas, Henry Van Dyke (1905). Probably even more timely now that it was a century ago… while Mr Van Dyke almost certainly held a few beliefs that would be far from in step with either Catholics or Protestants of the modern era, he was a great thinker of his time.
Keeping Christmas
It is a good thing to observe Christmas day. The mere marking of times and seasons, when men agree to stop work and make merry together, is a wise and wholesome custom. It helps one to feel the supremacy of the common life over the individual life. It reminds a man to set his own little watch, now and then, by the great clock of humanity which runs on sun time.
But there is a better thing than the observance of Christmas day, and that is, keeping Christmas.
Are you willing to forget what you have done for other people, and to remember what other people have done for you; to ignore what the world owes you, and to think what you owe the world; to put your rights in the background, and your duties in the middle distance, and your chances to do a little more than your duty in the foreground; to see that your fellow-men are just as real as you are, and try to look behind their faces to their hearts, hungry for joy; to own that probably the only good reason for your existence is not what you are going to get out of life, but what you are going to give to life; to close your book of complaints against the management of the universe, and look around you for a place where you can sow a few seeds of happiness-are you willing to do these things even for a day? Then you can keep Christmas.
Are you willing to stoop down and consider the needs and the desires of little children; to remember the weakness and loneliness of people who are growing old; to stop asking how much your friends love you, and ask yourself whether you love them enough; to bear in mind the things that other people have to bear on their hearts; to try to understand what those who live in the same house with you really want, without waiting for them to tell you; to trim your lamp so that it will give more light and less smoke, and to carry it in front so that your shadow will fall behind you; to make a grave for your ugly thoughts, and a garden for your kindly feelings, with the gate open-are you willing to do these things even for a day? Then you can keep Christmas.
Are you willing to believe that love is the strongest thing in the world-stronger than hate, stronger than evil, stronger than death-and that the blessed life which began in Bethlehem nineteen hundred years ago is the image and brightness of the Eternal Love? Then you can keep Christmas.
And if you keep it for a day, why not always?
But you can never keep it alone.
Henry van Dyke (1852 – 1933) was an American author, educator, and clergyman.

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Our hugely popular series returns this fall in cooperation with Berry Bros & Rudd.
Each session focus on the specific elements of "terroir" and wine-making techniques that influence style and quality.
26 September: Fundamentals (Tasting Techniques)10 October: Cabernet Sauvignon14 November: Chardonnay28 November: Pinot Noir12 December: Riesling19 December: Syrah/Shiraz
Through a tasting of 6 of the world's best examples, we will explore the amazing complexity possible from each grape variety.
Time: 19h00 - 21h00Where: China Resources Building, WanchaiPrice / Session (HKD):
- 1 x session: 750- any 3 sessions: 650- any 5 sessions: 550- all 6 sessions: 500
You can book now using the form following this link: http://bit.ly/13gf9SB
I hope to see you then!!
This tasting will be led by JC Viens, who is a Certified Tutor of the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and a holder of the WSET Diploma (Merit). He is now studying to become Master of Wine. Avid wine lover and a storyteller, he has traveled extensively throughout the various wines regions around the world.


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As I first mentioned in a previous post, Viking River Cruises is in the midst of a $250 million fleet development program, solidifying even more strongly its place as the leading river cruise company in the world.
In a recent announcement, Viking has released details of four new vessels, designated longships, which will be introduced into European waters at the beginning of the 2012 river cruising season. No other river cruise company has matched this milestone. For Viking, however, this is the second time since 2001 that they have accomplished this feat. I would imagine they are quite proud of this, and justifiably so.
Named after four gods in the Norse pantheon, the ships – Viking Freya, Viking Idun, Viking Njord and Viking Odin – will blend cutting edge technology with unrivaled amenities, including the largest real suites available on European rivers.
Each ship will have two Explorer Suites, measuring 445 square feet with wrap around veranda, and seven Veranda Suites of 270 square feet with a full veranda. All of these suites will feature separate bedrooms and living rooms. The ships will measure 443 feet in length and offer 95 staterooms. In addition to the suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms will feature full verandas as well.
The four longships will sail some of Viking River Cruises' most popular European river routes, including the 10-day Tulips & Windmills, 8-day Romantic Danube, 15-day Grand European Tour and 8-day Danube Waltz.
With the two new ships entering service this year, Viking Emerald and Viking Prestige, and the four ships just announced for next year, Viking is more than half way to their stated goal of ten new ships by 2013. Add in several refurbishments of ships already in service, and the outlook for river cruising with Viking just keeps getting brighter.


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text: Current and former congressional leaders paid tribute to former New Hampshire Senator Warren Rudman. He died on November 19, 2012, at the age of 82. Senator Rudman was best remembered as a key player in the budget negotiations of the 1980's and for serving as the ranking Republican during the Iran-Contra hearings. He also helped orchestrate the appointment of retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter. PROGRAM: Welcome by NH Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Sen. Kelly AyotteFormer Supreme Court Justice David Souter Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Sen. Daniel Inouye Former Senate Majority Leader Sen. George Mitchell Former Senate Majority Leader Sen. Howard Baker Former Senate Majority Leader Sen. Bob Dole Sen. Phil Gramm Former Commerce Secretary Pete Peterson - cofounder of Concord Coalition Former National Security Advisor Sandy Berger - Chair, Albright Stonebridge group Sen. John McCain Former Defense Secretary William Cohen Sen. Alan Simpson Vice President Joseph Biden


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Held on Feb. 11 and located in Clarksville, Ind., the Winter Semester Corn College is only 10 miles from the National Farm Machinery Show.
"As we go into 2010, we're all going to have to bring our A game," says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie. "If we don't take care of some issues right out of the gate, we're going to have tough-looking corn."
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Type: Weapon
Rank: S
Range: Short - Long
Chakra Cost: N/A
Damage: N/A (+10 to Tessenjutsu)
Description: The Kinshou Getsuei was crafted by McKnockout many years ago shortly after his return from the Land of Iron and creation of his own element, Platinum. Kinshou Getsuei is a large Japanese war fan or Tessen similar to one that Temari wields. However, unlike Temari's fan, the Kinshou Getsuei is a Tessen made from hardened, light-weight Platinum which is highly infused with his chakra – so much so that it can only be wielded by him and starts to emit a bright, shining glow/light akin to that of the Moon. If any other person picks up the fan, they would not be able unfold the fan and as result, use any of its abilities. The Kinshou Getsuei is a folding fan with 10 ribs that are in fact blades of Platinum disguised to look like a normal, harmless fan. The fan itself is about 3/4 of McKnockout's height and has countless engraved kanji inscriptions all over it. The fan itself, when collapsed, can also be used as a make shift sword and is able to deflect kunai and shuriken when opened and/or planted into the ground. This suggests that the fan is entirely made of Platinum rather than paper.
The Kinshou Getsuei is indestructible and allows the use to summon various weapons by channeling chakra through the kanji inscriptions (which are in fact summoning seals).
Note: Must have mastered Wind element.
Note: Can only be wielded by McKnockout.
Note: All abilities count towards the user's jutsu count.
Note: To use the fan's abilities, the user must have it in his hands or strapped to his back.
I took out pretty much all the abilities.
±± Approved ±±
(Tessenjutsu: Hayai Wake Ginou) – War Fan Technique: Quick Draw Skill
Rank: B
Type: Attack/Defense
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: An essential skill/technique that all fan users must know, The "Hayai Wake Ginou", the act of opening a fan which many masters spend their lives perfecting. It involves the user swiftly drawing/opening their fan to deal a quick strike/slash to the target. This technique can be considered analogous to Kenjutsu's Iaidō which is used to prevent the opponent from using ninjutsu (handseals) however, it differs greatly (this technique is inferior to Iaidō) in it's execution, speed and damage. In comparison, this technique is slightly faster however is more difficult to perform and deals less damage. The exact strength of the wrist, precision of movements, needed accuracy and hand eye coordination are all essential components of this technique. And by using these components in conjunction with the weight of the fan and chakra flow, the user is capable of dealing strikes/slashes that can easily disarm the opponent, dealing decent (yet not fatal) damage. This skill focuses on dealing a quick and precise blow to a specific area on the opponent's body in attempt to quickly disarm/hurt him. That is, this technique sacrifices damage for a much more concentrated attack akin to when you compare a senbon to a kunai. Being an imperative skill to tessenjutsu users, a student is required to master this technique before they are allowed to progress to more advanced techniques.
*Note: Only deals one blow/stirke per usage.
*Note: Requires a tessen (war fan).
*Note: Must be of Kage rank to use.
*Note: Must be a taijutsu/kenjutsu specialist.
*Note: Can only be used by a person trained in Tessenjutsu.
*Note: Must have mastered ninjutsu.
*Can only be taught by McKnockout.
~For Reference and better understanding: http://www.narutobase.net/forums/pic...ctureid=116785
Reference about Tessenjutsu and approval link:
±± Pending ±± See my reply to Yards first technique.
(Kakou Tame Banteki) - Descent into Savagery
Rank: S
Type: Supplementary/Attack
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 40
Damage points: 80 (+15 to natural affinity & +10 to taijutsu and kenjutsu)
Description: A powerful, self-induced genjutsu that temporarily nullifies the brain's ability to create all emotions except fury and places the user under an instinct-fueled, animalistic trance. It essentially nullifies everything within the user's mind except for the "fight" notion of the "fight or flight" response prominent in human beings and animals. Unfortunately while being in this trance, the user fully discards all of humanity and loses his moral code i.e. the user can not discern friend from foe, causing any and all living beings near the user to become targets. As such, this technique is somewhat used as a last-resort, reserved for moments where the user is either outnumbered greatly or in a traumatic situation - grief stuck state is necessary. As soon as the genjutsu is induced, the user begins to position himself in a very aggressive stance releasing a massive amount of dense, pure chakra all over his body (to the point where it is easily visible). This huge output/flow of chakra throughout and surrounding the user empowers him, allowing the user to become physically stronger and also being able to withstand certain attacks. The user's element of natural affinity gains +15 damage and also gives the user a +10 damage to taijutsu and kenjutsu. The defensive capabilities of this trance allows the user to withstand attacks of their affinity up to B-rank (all other elements only up to C-rank). It is possible for the opponent to overcome/deactivate this genjutsu by usage of a doujutsu such as the Sharingan, in which this trance is counteracted by a powerful genjutsu of equal or higher rank (i.e. the opponent induces a S-rank or higher genjutsu on the user). As mentioned earlier, this jutsu is used as a last resort because the usage of this jutsu damages the user by 25 per turn due to the chakra and mental strain on the user.
*Note: Can only be used once per battle.
*Note: Last 3 turns.
*Note: User takes 25 damage per turn due to chakra and mental strain.
*Note: Genjutsu, clones and summoning animals cannot be used while in this trance.
*Note: All existing clones and summoning animals will disappear during activation.
*Note: The user cannot use Genjutsu for 3 turns after activation.
*Note: No S-rank or Forbidden jutsus for 3 turns after activation.
*Note: The user's speed is reduced in half for 2 turns after activation.
*Can only be taught by McKnockout
~For Reference and better understanding:
http://www.narutobase.net/forums/pic...ctureid=116798 (the colour of the chakra depends on the user)
I made it S-rank instead of F-rank to make it easier for the opponent to counter/deactivate, genjutsu-wise. I tried to restrict this jutsu as though it were an F-rank.
±± Declined ±± Do not Resubmit. I tried this exact same technique before. Dam... You are really pushing it.


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Early decision applications increase by 10 percent
The Admission Office received 2,000 early decision applications, an increase of 10 percent over last year. Half of the prospective students applied to the University using new Web-based forms introduced for the first time this year.
The University offers prospective students who have made Princeton their first choice the opportunity to apply through binding early decision, which requires that students not apply elsewhere and, if they are admitted, they agree to matriculate. The early decision application deadline was Nov. 1.
The Admission Office offered prospective students for the class of 2009 three new options for applying to the University: online and paper versions of the Common Application, a standardized form used by colleges and universities across the nation, and the online Princeton form. Rapelye said 25 percent of the early decision applicants used the online and paper versions of the Common Application.
"The response to the Common Application and our new Web-based forms was much more than we ever expected," said Janet Rapelye, dean of admission. "We've achieved an important goal of opening up new avenues for students to reach us."
Notification letters are scheduled to be mailed to early decision applicants in mid-December. Regular decision applications are due by Jan. 2. Regular decision applicants are scheduled to be notified of admission in early April. Princeton received approximately 14,000 applications last year.
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The Student Involvement & Leadership Office is home to New Student & Parent Programs including Orientation, Welcome Weekend, Family Weekend and UND's Parent Association. UND Parents may call 701.777.6468 or email firstname.lastname@example.com anytime for assistance with questions and/or concerns.
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It's not quite Joni Mitchell's paradise paved as a parking lot, but economics played a big factor in the closure of River Trace Golf Course, more commonly called Goodyear Golf Course.
It's not quite Joni Mitchell's paradise paved as a parking lot, but economics played a big factor in the closure of River Trace Golf Course, more commonly called Goodyear Golf Course.
First came the contraction of company perks, which resulted in Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. selling the course to the East Gadsden Golf Club a few years ago. Then, the club couldn't meet its financial obligations and the course was sold to Grissom Family Properties two years ago in a bankruptcy sale. Its demise as a golf course was a foregone conclusion.
The conclusion came Monday, the last day the course was open for play. This spring work will begin there on the front 28 acres of the roughly 100-acre property for a retail development, expected to open in 2014.
While we're sorry to see the course close, we're encouraged by what the development means for Gadsden, especially given the tough economic times of the last few years.
That a developer is willing to spend the money needed to launch a development of this size (and has enough commitments from retailers to make it a viable plan) is good news.
Gadsden and Etowah County begin 2013 on an optimistic note. Industrial Development Authority Director Mike McCain says the area is being considered by several industrial prospects ranging from small metal fabrication operations to automotive parts suppliers to electronic component manufacturers.
It's too early to put the wages in the bank, but we're hopeful.
Downtown Gadsden Inc. Director Kay Moore says one relatively new business has become an important player in just a few short months. Back Forty Beer Co., which opened in January, has lured quite a few visitors to downtown and has hosted several events.
The occupancy rate downtown remains strong and with new investors tackling renovation projects on some old buildings, things are looking up.
Coosa Town Center has been a successful addition to East Gadsden and the Blackwater Resources project planned for the golf course certainly will add to Gadsden's retail base and provide needed jobs while keeping sales tax money here as well.
Our glasses may be rose-colored, but we think there's good reason to be optimistic.


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Age: 17
Characters I love: Sirius, the best character ever invented. James Potter, Lily, Hermione, Dumbledore, Krum, Kingsley Shackelbolt, Fred and George, Pigwidgeon and the list goes on and on.
Characters I hate (in decreasing order): Molly Weasley, Rita Skeeter, Amos Diggory
Favorite HP: PoA
Least Favorite: Ootp
Cool tidbit: I share my birthday with Hermione Granger, September 19th and my younger sister shares her birthday with Ginny Weasley. No Joke.
Interests: Love hanging out with my friends, skiing, running, and writing and reading MNFF, although I'm a recent convert.
Currently cooking up an idea for a James/Lily (still) that's sort of turning into a general maurader fic (sighs). Where to put it?


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DOJ Uses Email from Steve Jobs as Evidence in E-Book Case
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The DOJ is calling Apple the "ringmaster" in the creation of this price-fixing scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says an old email written by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs proves that the company was the "ringmaster" in
the e-books price-fixing
A recent government filing revealed an old email (dated in 2010) from Jobs to James Murdoch of News Corporation, which said "Throw in with Apple and see if we can all make a go of this to create a real mainstream e-books market at $12.99 and $14.99."
According to the Department of Justice, this email is evidence that Apple led the e-book price-fixing arrangement. The DOJ also said that this arrangement forced Amazon to raise its e-book price from $9.99 to the higher price mentioned in Jobs' email. Many publishers were onboard with this, but it ended with higher prices to consumers and dishonest profits for Apple and these publishers.
In addition to the email, there are statements from publishers saying that Apple bullied them into the e-books price-fixing situation. For instance, Jobs told Random House CEO Markus Dohle that his company would lose support from Apple if it didn't make a quick decision about joining back in 2010. Furthermore, Apple threatened to block an e-book application by Random House from Apple's App Store if the publisher didn't agree to a deal with Apple.
The government filing also mentions that Penguin CEO David Shanks said Apple was the facilitator between publishers when making the agreement.
What does Apple have to say about all this?
"We helped transform the e-book market with the introduction of the iBookstore in 2010, bringing consumers an expanded selection of e-books and delivering innovative new features," said Tom Neumayr, a spokesman for Apple. "The market has been thriving and innovating since Apple's entry, and we look forward to going to trial to defend ourselves and move forward."
Apple is set to go to trial June 3. It was initially the target of the e-books investigation along with Hachette Livre (Lagardère Publishing France), Harper Collins (News Corp., U.S.A.), Simon & Schuster (CBS Corp., U.S.A.), Penguin (Pearson Group, United Kingdom) and Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holzbrinck (owner of inter alia Macmillan, Germany), but all the book publishers have already settled with the DOJ.
Back in April 2012, the
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Apple and the five book publishers
over anticompetitive practices concerning e-book sales. The book publishers were accused of partaking in an agency sales model with Apple, which meant that publishers were allowed to set the price of a book and Apple would take a 30 percent cut. In addition, the publishers could not let rivals sell the same book at a lower price.
Traditionally, publishers sell physical books to retailers for about half of the cover price, which is considered a wholesale model. Retailers then had the ability to sell those books to customers for a lower price if they wanted to.
But when e-books came along, this model was challenged. Amazon started selling best sellers for as low as $9.99 to encourage its Kindle e-reader sales. Publishers were not happy.
Apple then came along
with iBooks
, and publishers began to worry that it would take over the book industry the way Apple's iTunes took over the music industry, where customers would choose to purchase cheap, digital books instead of physical books.
However, Apple attempted to resolve this when it struck a deal with publishers to implement the agency model in 2010. This helped Apple at the time of its iPad and iBooks launch.
But its deal with publishers made it seem like an attempt to thwart Amazon's dominance.
The New York Times
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Giants accept Zito's offer to move to bullpen
By Chris Haft / MLB.com
ST. PETERSBURG -- Making a seemingly inevitable switch, the Giants removed Barry Zito from their pitching rotation Friday, with the left-hander's blessing.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy replaced Zito with Guillermo Moscoso, who will start Sunday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Zito said that he approached Bochy after allowing four runs in 3 1/3 innings last Tuesday at Philadelphia and suggested that a change might be necessary.
"I came into his office after I pitched and I said I'm hurting the bullpen by not going six, seven innings," Zito said. He and Bochy subsequently discussed the option of a move to the bullpen, though the switch wasn't announced immediately.
"I told him I'm not getting down on myself or losing confidence or desire or inspiration," Zito added.
Zito's spot in the rotation seemingly has been in jeopardy for much of the season. He's 4-8 with a 5.09 ERA in 21 starts, including 0-7, 9.97 in nine road assignments. The Giants are 2-8 in the last 10 games started by Zito, who's 0-5 with a 6.66 ERA in that span. He has one victory in his last 17 outings.
The contrast is stark between this year and last season, when the Giants were winners in Zito's final 14 starts, including the postseason.
Bochy said that during the foreseeable future, Zito, who's in the final season of a seven-year, $126 million contract, will perform in long relief.
Bochy mentioned that another factor in Zito's demotion is the imminent return of right-hander Ryan Vogelsong, who could be activated from the disabled list after making his fourth Minor League injury rehabilitation start this Sunday. Vogelsong can easily occupy Zito's spot in the rotation, since he's pitching on the same schedule -- unless Moscoso pitches well enough to deserve another start.
Mostly, Bochy decided that it simply was time for a change, given Zito's struggles.
"How long this will be, I can't tell you," Bochy said. "But it was time to mix it up, change it up."
Bochy acknowledged that the Giants have discussed trying a six-man pitching rotation once Vogelsong returns, which could be as soon as next Friday. But that would require expanding the pitching staff from 12 to 13 men, Bochy said.
Belt returns to first, likely to sit Saturday
ST. PETERSBURG -- Brandon Belt reclaimed first base in Friday night's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, but Brett Pill remained very much in Giants manager Bruce Bochy's plans.
Bochy acknowledged that he wasn't certain how he would divide playing time for the rest of the year between Belt, San Francisco's primary first baseman for most of the season, and Pill, who went 7-for-13 with a home run and four RBIs as the Giants won two of three games in their previous series at Philadelphia.
Bochy's choices were simple for the first two games of the Tampa Bay series. Right-hander Chris Archer, who started Friday night's series opener, had limited right-handed batters to a .135 batting average, making the left-handed-swinging Belt a more logical choice than Pill.
The situation will be reversed Saturday, when Pill likely would get better swings than Belt against dominant Rays left-hander David Price.
"We're trying to get the matchups that we want," Bochy said.
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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EuroGamer - We've come a long way from goggle-eyed bandicoots. Naughty Dog's history - linked to the PlayStation brand since 1996 and tethered to it exclusively after Sony acquired the LA studio in 2001 - is in many ways the story of how video games have changed over fifteen years, and how their players have evolved and matured. We're no longer crashing through wooden boxes and collecting fruit; now we're engaging in character-driven stories that can be as affecting as they are entertaining.
"goggle-eyed bandicoots"
I don't care what anyone says CB games are still my fav ND games! :)
Apart from Rockstar, I can't think of another developer that really gets the acting so spot on and believable in their games. With Uncharted for example, it's the little things like how a character purse their lips or a proper sigh of exasperation, the way they execute it, you can tell that they spend those 12 or so months training their actors.
Uncharted was OTT in the vein of Indiana Jones and yet, regardless of that, we got some really believable characters. With The Last of Us and it's more serious tone, we can only expect an even more enhanced sense of immersion and relationship with the characters through some really believable and expertly executed acting and motion capture.
Respect to ND for going above the call in this whilst juggling gameplay as well. It sure is no mean feat I imagine but I think they really do reconcile both extremely well by really sculpting the games from start to finish.
"There's only days to go until the next PlayStation's unveiled, and it's clear that Naughty Dog's going to carry on playing a big part in Sony's future in video games." says Wells.
It's happening .
Googly eyed bandicoots are better than Uncharted: Quest for Blandness.


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Annie Lennox at the 37th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 1995
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Annie Wants To Be With You
Welcome to Forgotten Videos. Well, for some forgotten, for others just filed away, and for others still, a totally brand-new discovery. Whichever category you fall into, each week we'll feature a video that's possibly been collecting dust when what it really deserves is a fresh look. Or, we'll be giving a fresh look at a video that deserves to be collecting dust. We're not here to judge, we just want to take you on a little trip down memory lane. Yep, you'll remember when hair was really that big, when drums were that up front in the mix, when video was young(er) and so were you.
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"I Only Want To Be With You"
It will be surprising to some that from these semi-auspicious beginnings sprang the Eurythmics. In 1980 the Tourists, featuring a young and very colorful Annie Lennox on vocals, and a young and almost unrecognizable Dave Stewart (we're pretty sure he's the one with the Three Musketeers moustache) on guitar, hit No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 with this pleasant cover of the Dusty Springfield hit. This was three years before Eurythmics would launch to stardom with the No. 1 hit "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)." We're not sure if the video is of inferior quality, deliberately over-saturated in '80s fashion, or just really old. (Yes friends, 1980 was 30 years ago.)
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Hey, it's been awhile, I know... (If you aren't Staff/prior-Staff, I'm not interested in your answer, sorry. This is directed towards the Staff for their consideration as they have the correct foundational knowledge to support their answer.)
Anyway, throughout all of my interactions on the base, I've had something in mind regarding the rules: "Encouraging Others to Break the Rules."
The closest rule that would be applicable to this is obviously "trolling," but personally I wonder if that even cuts it. Sure, some say it in passing as a joke, but it seems quite ignorant and blatantly disrespectful to me when another member even suggests that a member should violate the rules.
The reason I bring this up? Because some people are foolish enough to actually listen to those suggestions and do it. Not everyone (sadly, but truthfully) has read the rules and I've watched people do it thinking it's a good idea. Now I know the one's suggesting it don't always go un-punished, but some awareness might be good. It happens more often then you might think and I don't think the person should only be punished if the other member actually does it...
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Sean Carroll explains the sufficiency of physics. Magic disproven with Feynman diagrams!
Wait, I saw this talk at Skepticon, and I think it was close to an hour long. They've edited down to 10 minutes? And it still makes sense? This bodes ill. I fear they're going to take my talks now and distill them down to 30 seconds.
By the way, Skepticon 6 has been announced: 15-17 November in lovely Springfield, Missouri. Will I see you all there?
They've also created a Skepticon blog in which they promise to reveal the dark, hidden secrets behind running a free conference, and I hope embarrassing stories about JT (maybe they're waiting for more donations before they unveil the juicy stuff). Everything has a dinosaur theme, too, which is good, because I'd like to go to Skepticon this year and talk about fossils.


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By Joey Fisher
Fish Tales
The month of April is quite arguably the single-best fishing month of the entire year. Once in a while, Mother Nature throws us a curve ball and it begins in March or extends into May, but if I could only fish one month out of each year, I would definitely choose April!
No, it has nothing to do with the fact that I was born in April and everyone calls me "Fish," which is all just part of an amazing coincidence that is my life!
Aside from the funny stuff, April is the month my favorite two species of fish (bass and crappie) become the most active, with catfish and bream getting in on the act as well.
Bass fishing reaches a fever pitch in April as these fish are in all kinds of stages during the month. The first wave has moved up to shallow areas and are on the beds spawning. Several males are in shallow water as well, as they get ready for the next wave of females to move up. There will even be a few fish that spawned early and are already in their post-spawn mode.
The combination of all this activity makes for some exciting action and lends itself to being the best time of the year for bass fishing.
Crappie also start toward the shallows at this time of year and plant themselves around the numerous brush piles in our area lakes and streams. When the crappie are stacked up, there is no more fun than steadily catching them, one right after another. Whether you prefer to use jigs or minnows, it really doesn't matter this time of year. When the bite is on, the fishing is simply incredible.
Catfishing in our area is another type of fishing that has become more of a year-round adventure than seasonal. Last December, I observed a gentleman catch several fish off of one of the local bridges on Lake Dardanelle, and I was quite impressed with the quality of fish he hauled in.
Although April is not the peak of the catfishing season, it still presents the first warm water opportunities for anglers to start getting on the lake and in on the action.
Catfishing in the Arkansas River Valley takes on many shapes and forms, as anglers use all types of methods to catch fish. From snagging, drifting, trot lining, jugging and hawging to the old-fashioned rod and reel, these folks take their catfish serious and truly enjoy their sport.
Not far behind will soon be the bream spawn with bunches of fishermen, from beginners to veterans, hitting area lakes and streams to take advantage of a generous limit and an abundance of bream throughout the river valley.
Bream fishing offers some non-stop action when at its best, with crickets and worms being the baits of choice. Bream fishing can be done from the bank or a boat depending on the location of the beds. A few local watersheds and large stock ponds also provide anglers with a wide array of bream fishing options as well.
As the calendar turned over last week, the sense of urgency finally hit this angler. Without a doubt it is time to get out and start getting in on the fun. Hopefully this will turn out to be a warm April, an incredible spring, and we'll all have one of the best fishing months in recent memory.
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two trades to start fixing this:
1. Steph, Curry and Nate to Miami for Marion, Blount and Haslem
2. Randolph and Collins for Biedrins and Belinelli
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two trades to start fixing this:
1. Steph, Curry and Nate to Miami for Marion, Blount and Haslem
2. Randolph and Collins for Biedrins and Belinelli
fodder for the pundits
desde la cuna del chango
I agree...miami just has to fill out their bench and get a solid pg and center.
Nobody will trade for Marbury. Not only because he is a loser, but why would you trade for a guy that if you wait it out you will be able to sign for the mid level exception after the Knicks dump him.
and since they need a PG and apparently dont have any long term plans with Marion, they would probably prefer to swap those expiring contracts (Marbury)
this trade would fill their needs at boht the PG and C spot..
why should we buyout marbury, which would in effect result in paying him this year while he plays for a minimum contract with someone else?
on the otehr hand, no one has defended Zach, so I guess everyone agrees that we would rather have Biedrins
desde la cuna del chango
I rather trade with Cleveland and their expirings.
There's realistically only two options: buy him out or let him sit the bench until his contract runs out. We could give him a shot, play him a couple games and see what happens but we all know what's going to happen. Two words...Towel Head. Why risk damaging the chemistry that we are trying to build from here on?
how about we trade getrealistic for a couple of new smileys?
Next time you need to say "nobody will trade for Eddy Curry" instead of marbury. It is no secret that you are stupid. Your so stupid it took you an hour to make minute rice.
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Election time: Boys vs. Girls...?
Original post made by Danny, Crescent Park, on Nov 6, 2007
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a resident of Gunn High School
on Nov 7, 2007 at 1:13 am
I don't know if one can legitimately say this actually means anything, with respect to people's views of gender. I and my husband and friends certainly did NOT choose the candidates we voted for based on their gender, but on their platforms and history and such. I would suggest that one should not assume that what is called by one person as a "trend this year" is really even a statistically significant result.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 7, 2007 at 1:15 am
If you think the men on the city council are good leaders your guess might be worth considering. Actually the women on the current council are much more competent. They don't tend to pontificate and bluster and they usually know what they are talking about. They have diverse views but if you are categorizing men vs women, that's the way it shapes up at present. As for the future we will see.
You may be confusing aggressiveness and self confidence with competence.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 7, 2007 at 7:05 am
For the most part, the leaders were all ones who spent the most time on getting elected - seeking endorsements, going to candidate forums, creating organizations, etc. Gender I don't think had anything to do with it.
I say for the most part, because Ezran & Dykwel I from what I could see put forth as great an effort as those in the lead, but didn't quite make it, whereas Yeh who has a full time job in San Francisco, couldn't do as much when forums where held during working hours.
Mytels is an interesting case of someone who dropped out, but did better than some who campaigning. Her focus was environment, and she was neighborhood active.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Nov 7, 2007 at 9:19 am
Personally speaking, I think the BoE greatly needed another man. I think there would be a better balance on the board if there was another man. No criticism of Dana, but his one male voice can sound condescending if he disagrees with his fellow board members, and I don't mean in tone but in the fact that the male brain looks at issues differently from the female and I do feel that in education especially, a mixture of both genders at the top is the best.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Nov 7, 2007 at 9:29 am
HAS Dana Tom said/done anything in particular on the BoE? I would like to know more about his stances, core beliefs, goals....
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Nov 7, 2007 at 9:30 am
I've always found that differences between male and female brains tend to be wayyy over-emphasized. When you look at the research, the differences are small and not necessarily attributable to genetics--i.e. men have better orientation abilities than women in cultures where the women don't roam freely. The brain adapts to experience--much of those "innate" differences are really the result of our different experiences as men and women.
That said, I'd have liked another guy on the board--I think there is a difference in socialization--and we could use a little more of that concrete problem-solving approach we assoicate with men.
But, heck, maybe all those absentee votes are for Wynn Hausser.
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At last a reason for even lonely hearts to look forward to Valentine's Day -- the "30 Rock" episode.
Most exciting is the return of Tina Fey's non-food love interests, including Jon Hamm as the slightly clueless stud. But even more exciting is that he will clearly be competing with former "Subway Hero" Dennis Duffy (Dean Winters) for Tina's affections. This recurring character is one of the great treasures of a show filled with gaudy comedic riches.
The show's braintrust is keeping mum about the details but it's good to see that Duffy, who prides himself on being the beeper king of New York, is still proudly rocking his outdated hardware along with a killer stone-washed jacket.
All we know about this show is that Liz Lemon (Fey) schedules a root canal appointment on Valentine's Day to keep herself from feeling lonely. The beautiful and funny Elizabeth Banks (who had a memorable role on the other great comedy going "Modern Family") plays a successful CNBC host wooed by Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin). And Jane Krakowski is disappointed when her creepy stalker loses interest.


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Discussion in 'General Gun Discussions' started by full metal, Jun 23, 2007.
.455 Webley MK VI.
What is the last gun you bought?
1895 Russian Nagant. That's some piece of history! Love it! Some cheap price too!
Ummm, Hungarian built Steyr M95 in 8X56R?
got it for 325 buc's......
I got me a Sig 1911-22 in FDE. Haven't even shot it yet, but I plan on shooting it and others in a day or two.
Ordered my VEPR 12 thursday....cant wait for it to come in.
What is the last gun you bought?
8 x 56R ? Where did you get your ammo? Isn't it like......non-existant? Almost? Seriously, I was thinking about getting a steyr M95 , myself.
Last one I got was a Taurus 845. A friend has one and it's great. It was my first plastic gun since the HK VP70 I had long ago. Out of the box, nothing but jams. It was super touchy about limpwristing. Only if held like I was trying to keep zombies from coming through a door would it even come close to feeding a whole mag. Tried swapping mags with my friend's gun and it was slightly better, so I took the mags apart and cleaned them, and deburred the followers and it helped, a little. Cleaned it all up, lubed it to ridiculous levels and put a bunch of ammo through it and it slowly got better, but was still touchy about grip, ammo, and I finally gave up after Taurus worked on it and it was worse than it was when I sent it. Not clear what they did to it, but to me, 1 out of three mags without any issue is not acceptable. I sold it at a loss to a friend who is going to experiment with it and see if he can figure out the problem. I'll stick with my S&W 4506, 4586, and Witness 45. All three are totally rock solid reliable, and can be held any way I want without any problems.
Ruger LCP a couple of weeks ago. Its my first pocket pistol/mouse gun and I really like its small size and weight but the long heavy DA trigger pull is taking a bit of getting used to.
Taurus PT945 Stainless
Winchester M70 Extreme Weather .270win and a Sig Sauer P229 9mm
Windham Weaponry SRC AR15.
S&W 17-6 (1990) with an 8" full-lug tube. Fired the first shots yesterday. Darn that thing is heavy to hold, but I enjoyed every second!
Thanks. I did get all 3 Wolff springs, but used only hammer/mainspring. Double action is much better. Also, Hogue Handall Jr. on the grips. Man, was that ever hard to get on. Installing the Mainspring wasn't nearly as easy as Nagantman shows on Youtube, either.
Ruger New Model Blackhawk convertible 357/9mm, winter project will be playing with the 9mm i can also see a conversion done to that cylinder.
This one...
My foray to the dark side.
Does anyone actually read the responses in this thread?
every night
Beretta 92fs Combat
Last gun you bought & Does anybody read these replies?
I understand, 22-rimfire. I have had the same inkling. Some do , & some don't. I have had difficulty remembering the thread, etc. ,and hope the websight might come up with some good ideas of making it easy to get back to the link, without flooding my email with responses that have nothing to do with my response or a reply to my response. Wow ! That was a long sentence, but I feel better. Don't mean to sound critical. Maybe somebody has some suggestions. Also, Morgo, I thought you guys had to turn in your guns, after the SKS killer. Please enlighten me. Thanks.
Nope. I only look at the pictures. Who really cares about what gun someone else got if you don't get to see it? :banghead:
Great Beretta picture by the way. Those of you who didn't post a pic, shame on you.
I read every entry as they are posted.
I have been reading a lot about this new Russian Shotgun of late and indeed it does appear to be a marvelous beastly-beauty. That said and just out of curiousity, why the VEPR over the Saiga 12?
So far from what I can tell those opting for the VEPR over the Saiga are doing so as it comes already converted from the factory at a better price whereas the Saiga leaves the Izhmash facility with conventional stock build (buyer then has to ante up $$$ for the costly conversion).
I have had my converted Saiga 12 for seven years now and, of course, the VEPR was not around at the time. However, had it been a matter of choice for me back then I most likely would have opted for a VEPR for both the aforementioned reasons as well as the magwell which "true" AK fanatics might find objectionable . This is not to imply that I think the VEPR is a "superior" build but it is a more than viable alternative to what used to be essentially a Saiga monopoly in this particular arena.
bought the parts and built it.....
Another Ruger American. This time in 243 caliber.
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DETROIT - 9:02AM Video just turns on. Guess we're getting a pretty late start today. The defendants are all sitting at the table already. Kwame Kilpatrick is in a dak suit and tie, reading from his daily book.
9:06AM Judge Nancy Edmunds enters the courtroom
9:07AM Matt Allen approaches the witness stand again. Allen, former press secretary for the ex mayor, testified yesterday.
John Shea cross examines.
Hired in 2006? Yes.
Office on the 11th floor? Yes.
There on daily basis? Yes.
Aware that mayor had to make day to day important decisions? Yes.
Like many leaders in addition to office staff had small group of advisers he relied on? Yes.
Some in city government and some not even city employees? Yes.
Bernard Kilpatrick on of those people? Yes.
Did you meet Bernard prior to taking the job in 2006? Yes. Bernard at table shaking head yes.
He had experience as politician? Yes.
Savvy? That was his reputation, yes.
Kwame and father had close relationship? Yes.
The barber shop room? Yes.
That was a place where the mayor had discussions of a sensitive or personal nature? Yes.
I'm assuming that sometimes in main mayoral office there were meetings with a fair number of people? Yes.
Assuming there may have been occasions when mayor had to step out of meeting and go somewhere else? Yes.
Some of those meetings might be in the barber room? Yes.
Maybe even for personal visits like with his wife they'd go to barber shop room? Yes.
So sometimes for business and personal reasons he'd go in that room? Yes.
So sometimes he and his father would go in that room? Yes.
Did that seem at all unusual to you? Yes.
9:15AM Jim Thomas cross examines.
What was it like being press secretary? I had a wonderful relationship with Kwame at the time. "I'm a naturally nosy and inquisitive guy" so he got to do interesting things.
Where you effective at your job? I think we presented ourselves and the city of Detroit on the national stage well. I think it was a great phase of the city's history.
What about the mayor's work ethic? The only guy who got up earlier than Kwame was me. He worked 7 days a week. He was the hardest working guy in Detroit at the time.
Witness says they worked for transparency even though there were some hiccups along the way. The relationship "healed" with the media some.
Give the jury of the # of departments? Somewhere around 15,000 employees at the time, a couple of dozen departments. If you ever want to get a "baptism" of government, go work for city. It's a very difficult job.
Witness says there key departments police, HR, finance. there is a lot to do. His management style would be to bring people in and show them what to do. He had a weekly meeting with key players.
Witness says mayor's office at one end of floor and Chief of Staff Christine Beatty at the other.
Did Beatty use power effectively? Yes.
Do you know Emma Bell? Yes. she was fund-raiser for the mayor.
Did she come up to the offices? Yes.
Did you ever see Emma Bell wielding large amounts of money? Yes, once in NYC.
Did you ever see her give money to Kwame? No.
Did you ever see them meeting secretly? No.
Hiccups, we heard about LaCosta- what was mayor's relationship with media at time? We were trying to lay down ground rules with media. Some were more neutral and others were more aggressive. Trying to build new relationships and let go of the past. In general, it was moving in right direction.
One sticky point was La Costa? Yes.
Steve Wilson did something inappropriate? Yes.
What did he do? There was check that was part of the story that I had no knowledge of. Story initially presented that they wanted to know about a city issued credit card used. You would think they would be transparent and tell me they had this check.
How did you find out about the check? Talked to the people at the hotel and they said that someone had posed as the mayor. We played Steve Wilson's voice and they said that was his voice.
So he misrepresented himself? Yes.
What was the position that lawyer for the Civic Fund took? William Phillips? Yes he said Kwame met with high net worth individuals in California.
Witness says media asked to release donors names and Phillips said that would have a "chilling effect" on future donors.
Have you looked at La costa bill recently? No.
Did you look at the breakdown of how it was paid? No I never looked at that.
You talked to Kwame about it? Yes.
After the media reports hit the news, he told you he met with high net worth individuals? Yes that's what he told me.
Did you ask about the fact that he was also with his family? No, I just assumed at the time he was with his family. "In hindsight, I would have asked a lot more nosy questions" but "you don't grill your boss."
Did you know what the Civic Fund was before the media event was? I knew it existed. Didn't know what it did.
Witness says he didn't know any of rules or restrictions of the Civic Fund.
Did Kwame's relationship get any better as time wore on? "No the wheels fell off the cart after trial." Witness is referring to the whistle blower trial in late 2007.
Did you think the media was fair? No.
9:31AM Michael Bullotta redirects.
Where there meetings where it was just Kwame and Emma Bell? Yes.
You were a member of the media of Detroit for a while? Yes.
Apart from Wilson allegedly posing as the mayor, do you think it was appropriate to investigate the mayor using a city issued credit card? "Absolutely."
Did you feel misled by Kwame? "I felt like there was incremental exposure...In the grand scheme of things didn't think it was best approach."
9:34 AM Thomas redirects.
Did your relationship improve after that? Yes. But I would say I was more careful.
Witness says he loved the job and it was a once in a lifetime opportunity "but you have to move forward."
Witness steps down. What a squirrely guy.
9:35AM Government calls April Edgar.
Michael Bullotta for the government. Judge swears her in.
Currently works as secretary for Health Alliance Plan and also assists husband. Works for marketing department at Health alliance. Went to Villanova online for project management.
Christine Beatty is her sister, she was Chief of Staff for the mayor. Witness worked for the mayor. Has also worked for Detroit Medical Center, Detroit Public schools assisting transportation director, also the Detroit Building Authority.
Did you get new job in 2006? Yes working as mayor's scheduler.
Witness scheduled meetings and travel. Directed 2 ladies in the office.
As scheduler, did Kwame have computerized schedule? Yes under group wise.
How long did you work as scheduler? From 2006 until the day he left office in the fall of 2008.
Did mayor ever schedule on his own? From time to time, yes.
In March 2008, did something happened with Christine Beatty? Yes she resigned.
At the time, did you learn about the Kilpatrick Civic Fund? Yes. I knew about it before she left. But when she left, i was asked to become a signer.
Who asked you? The mayor.
Did the mayor explain to you the purpose of the Fund? No. I didn't know anything about it.
Witness says former mayor told her it was for the community and educational purposes.
Edgar had to go to Bank of America and sign her name on.
KCF 46- it's a Bank of America signature card.
Witness went to the branch downtown in the Guardian building. Went there with Kandia Milton, he was assuming Chief of Staff at the time.
Witness recognizes her signature, Kandia's and William Phillips.
Did you learn that to sign check, there had to be certain number of signatories? Yes, there had 2 be 2 people.
The three who could sign were April Edgar, Kandia Milton and William Phillips.
KCF 47- 2 Civic Fund checks to Maiyen Consulting LLC, Beatty's company.
Witness recognizes signature on check. March 12th 2008 is date, around time Edgar was taking over.
Check is for $50,000. Memo line says Services March 15th-Dec 15th
what did Kwame says about this expense? Nothing said it was ok.
Do you see $60,000 check? Yes.
Who signed it? Witness says mine and Kandia's.
Dated March 26th 2008.
Check filled out with Beatty's handwriting. Memo says its retainer for services from March through December.
KCF 47A- witness looks at document. do you recognize a bank of America slip for $69,636.88 on July 9th 2008.
Cashier's check purchased with civic Fund money to American Mailer's. Purchased by Edgar and Kandia. for brochures that discussed what mayor had done for the city.
Another check to Inland Press for $75,500 on May 14th, 2008.
Another check for $49,500 to Inland Press on July 7rth 2008. both signed by her and Kandia.
When did you sign checks? Witness says usually he would sign first and then I would sign.
Witness says mayor also asked Kandia to sign some checks ahead of time.
Those large check to Inland Press and American Mailer's, did mayor approve those? Yes.
KCF 48- check to the Four Seasons. Check for $1,150 dated March 31st 2008.
Witness says that the mayor asked her to do it from the Civic Fund.
What would you do with checks after you filled them out? Send them by overnight FEDEX.
KCF 49- FEDEX USA airbill. Was sending it to the Four Seasons in Irving, Texas.
Witness says she did it because mayor told her to and overnighted it.
Witness looking at an invoice from Four Seasons- KCF 50.
Four Seasons Resort and Club Las Colinas in Irving, Texas.
Invoice lists spa and salon and room service and valet parking
Room rate is $250. Spa and salon charge is $215. Note that says 1 of 2 rooms of the reservation- metions to hold the room under credit card and await arrival of check from assistant.
Deep tissue massage ($140) and spa manicure- 2 gratuities of 20 dollars.
KCF 51- Witness looks over document. It's another check to the Ballantyne Resort for $964.65 on April 25th 2008. Witness doesn't remember if it was pre-signed. Rsort is in Charlotte, NC.
KCF 52- FEDEX invoice to resort.
KCF 53- Invoice from Ballantyne Resort, a luxury collection hotel. Guest lists Mr. Kevin Kitchen. At the times, witness says she would put anonymous names for mayor because of what he was going through with the media. But Mayor came up with this one
Deposit applied in amount of $964.65.
3 spa visits $108 and another for $252.
KCF - check to Super Camp.
1 Check for $4,500 for Kilaptrick's sons and Jeff Beasley son Chase. Dated April 3rd 2008.
KCF 63- FEDEX receipt for the check sent to Super Camp.
KCF 64- Invoices related to Super Camp. On Quantum Learning Network letter head. Addressed to Southlake, TX. Relates to the Kilpatrick boys and Chase Beasley.
In May 2008, a few months before mayor resigned, did you write checks to Maestro? Yes
KCF 55- check for #0,000 on May 1st, 2008. To Maestro Associates. Signed by Edgar and Kandia.
Why did you write this check? Because mayor told me to.
You aware of anything Berbard did for Civic Fund? No
October 29th 2008 date on another check for $20,000 to Maestro and Associates. A day after Kwame went to jail.
Witness says she doesn't remember who told her to write the check. after Kwame went to jail, Ayanna took over what check to write from Civic Fund.
Do you know how Ayanna got her directions? No I don't.
Did you ever feel uncomfortable writing these checks? Towards the end I did.
Defense objects.
You ever question whether Bernard did anything to earn $50,000? No I didn't.
Do you know if Kwame was aware that Ayanna was directing? Not for certain, I think, but not for certain.
Looking KCF 54- 3 checks. Witness recognizes that she signed them.
1. Date May 1st 2008 to Impact strategies, Judy Smith crisis management company for $30,000.
2. Dated July 9th 2008 to Impact Strategies. $40,464.28.
3. Dated October 29th 2008. to Impact Philanthropy. $25,000. Judy Smith gave invoice to the witness.
All Civic Fund checks.
KCF 56- another check.
Dated May 12th 2008 to Marriott Legacy Town Center for $982.
Sent the check FEDEX: KCF 57. Sent to the hotel in Plano Texas.
KCF 58- Invoice for the hotel. Carla Kitchen listed as saying at the hotel. It was Carlita staying there. Mayor came up with the name. Had asked witness to make reservation. Doesn't know why Calita was going to Texas. Looks like a 4 night stay.
Another name on receipt for Southfield is listed as Wesley Ferguson. Witness doesn't remember making reservation. Check number is 2283, Civic Fund check.
KCF 59- another check to Hilton Southlake Hotel.
Did you write series of checks there? Yes.
Check dated September 12th 2008 for $5,180. Memo lists confirmation #.
Exhibit 61. Hotel bill at Hilton Southlake.
Looking at page 2. Arrival date September 18th through September 28th. Witness doesn't remember who was going. Believes she took directions from Ayanna.
Do you know Mahlon clift? Yes.
Did you make arrangement for him to stay there? No.
Looking at document again. May 31st through June 3rd 2008. For Carlita.
Do you know why she was going to Dallas? No.
KCF 59- page 3. Additional checks to Hilton Southlake.
Check for $1,735 dated November 28th 2008 for 2 rooms.
Different check for $1,574 on the same date for 2 rooms.
Where you making reservations for 4 rooms?
Do you see arrival? December 2nd through December 9th.
Bernard Kilpatrick listed on one of the bills. Credit for $1,735.
Judge calls for 20 minute break. Bullotta just slammed us with evidence again. I can only imagine how hard it is with the jury to keep up with the constant onslaught of checks, invoices, dates and numbers.
10:39AM Just overheard in the courtroom , U.S. Attorney Michael Bullotta saying "that got a little hairy." Referring to the earlier testimony of Edgar. Edgar, Christine Beatty's sister, has actually sat in watching earlier court sessions.
Meanwhile on the 1st floor of the courthouse, Kwame was seen having a heated discussion with his defense lawyer Jim Thomas. They were walking just outside the concession store located there where Kwame had loaded up on coffee with several creamers. Bobby Ferguson was also in the store getting some break snacks.
10:50AM Judge re-enters courtroom.
But Kwame and Bobby not back in yet so have to wait for session to start again. Thomas tells judge they are on their way.
Here they come. Kwame is holding a blue folder.
Where is Gerald Evelyn, lawyer for Bobby, asks the judge.
"Must have run to snack shop for pizza today," says Judge Edmunds.
Judge says lets just go ahead. Mike Rataj and Susan Van Dusen are in court for Bobby. Evelyn walks in.
10:53AM Edgar back at the stand to continue testimony.
Bullotta continues. Asks witness to look at KCF 65. More checks.
First page. 1. A check dated June 6th 2005 for $883.21 to AVIS.
Why did you write check? Date wrong. 2005. this was for lawyers who came to town.
2. check for $745 on right date of June 6th 2008 to AVIS.
3. check July 15th 2008 to AVIS for $745 to AVIS.
4. August 6th 2008 for $762 to AVIS.
5. Check for $850 on 9/29/08 to AVIS.
KCF 66- check to NWA on June 19th 2008 for $1,386. The handwriting not Edgar's. this was for flights for Kwames 3 kids. Witness doesn't know where they
2. $462 to NWA on June 19th 2008. Initially CK 1.
Witness says mayor asked for her to write checks. Gave them to EPU to take to airport to pay for flights
Check to Irvine Marriott for $550 on July 15th 2008.
KCF 70- overnight FEDEX invoice.
KCF 71- Marriott Hotel bill.
Check consistent with check number.
Do you know why Carlita was traveling to Irvine? No.
KCF 67- another check.
Check for Gaylord Texan $3,750 on June 24th 2008. Mayor told her to write it.
KCF 68- Hotel bill. for the Gaylord Texan. Reservation for Carlita Kilpatrick. $1,875 CR.
Do you know if reservation canceled? No I can't recall.
Line says canceled but had paid with check.
Do you know if civic Fund got money back? Don't remember that.
On September 2008, did you attend meeting on Civc Fund? Yes.
Witness says mayor told her to go. It was at Manoogian Mansion. She was there, Jonathan Quarles, Kandia Milton, Ayanna, Eric Rayford. It was in the dining room. Mayor led the meeting. Talked about how the funds would be distributed. Witness would be paid for book keeping and moving costs.
What did the mayor say was happening to the Civic Fund? Don't remember exactly. The funds being distributed. Fund was winding down.
What did he say would happen? Distributed to different charity and organizations.
Witness says that it was also to pay for mayor's moving costs.
Witness thinks Kandi also spoke at the meeting.
KCF 78- 2 more checks. Signed again by witness.
1. $5,000 to BDM Transport dated September 16th 2008. Moving costs for the mayor.
2. $2,000 to BDM Transport dated September 19th 2009. More moving costs.
Soon after he resigned did you meet mayor somewhere to give checks? Yes at an apartment.
Witness reads Regality Management Systems.
1. September 19th 2008 to Regality Management services for $1,050. Property Management Services.
2. Security deposit $2,350 September 19th 2008.
3. $9,400 for 4 month lease to Regality Management on September 19th 2008 as well.
KCF 82- check to Great Wolf Lodge for Carlita and family on October for $1,228.64
KCF 83- Invoice for Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine Texas. Shows Carla Kitchen alias. shows arrival and departure dates. shows advance deposit for $1,228.64. Lists Camp Critter services for kids.
Hotel has an indoor water park. Note that says that April Edgar called to put reservation under another name because of media but will have photo ID.
KCF 84A- check to DeDan Milton for consulting for $5,000 on November 19th 2008. Ayanna told witness to do it.
KCF 72- witness recognizes her signature. To Manoogian Mansion Restoration Society. July 9th 2008. Check for $5,000. Witness doesn't recall what it was for.
All these checks to date have been Civic fund checks.
KCF 85- cashier's check to pay University Moving company. From Bank of America for $15,042.69 on December 5th 2008. Ayanna gave her directions. Witness thinks Ayanna met her at Bank of America. Kandia was at the bank to sign as well.
Purchased by the Kilpatrick Civic Fund. Done at the downtown Guardian building.
KCF 88- another check to Athenaeum International Banquet for $2,500 on May 5th 2009.
Do you know Marvel Cheeks? Kwame's grandfather.
Was the party for him? I don't know.
Who would you say was in charge of the Civic Fund? From the time I took over the mayor.
Would he ever ask questions about the Civic Fund balance? Yes would get balance from the bank.
What was it? $80,000 maybe $100,000.
In early February 2009, did you attend a party for Kwame? I don't know if it was a party but a gathering when Kwame got out of jail.
At the time did Kwame give you anything? Yes cash to pay off credit card bills. $3.000 to $4,000.
Witness took it to First Independence Bank and paid bill.
Witness left mayor's office in September 2008. took another job with Xcel Construction. Calvin Hall and Woodhouse interview
Nneka Cheeks? The mayor's cousin.
Jamilla Evans? Yes the mayor's cousin.
Emma Bell? Yes. I met her through Arthur Blackwell, through family.
Witness says Emma Bell made deposit into the Civic Fund and witness told mayor.
Did you personally go to the Great Wolf Lodge? Yes. I did. I went with family at the time. In Sandusky Ohio. Also a water park.
How did you pay for it? The Civic Fund.
I talked to the mayor and he said to do it.
Did you do anything related to Civic Fund? Yes.
Yet another check. KCF 72. Page 2. Check to Manoogian Mansion Restoration Society on September 4th 2008 for $10,000.
11:30AM Thomas cross examines.
When did you begin work for mayor? As scheduler in 2006.
First job as scheduler? Yes.
What it was like to work for him? It was great, great experience. "I loved my job."
Was he a very active person? Yes.
You kept a calendar? Yes, Groupwise.
When he was mayor of Detroit, he was head of Civic Fun in early years. Where you around? No.
Witness says when she first started she was not a signer on the Fund.
Witness says that at first, she thought that the mayor's work and Civic fund was all together.
What was mood around text message scandal? It was terrible. Very dark, very sad.
Media? It was terrible. In his face. He couldn't breathe.
In 2008, can you recall issues mayor addressing? Text message scandal, he went to Canada and went to jail for a day.
Looking at checks going out for AVIS? Attorneys were coming in for Kwame.
Did you get to know Kwame? Yes.
Did you trust him? Yes.
Did you think he'd ask you to do anything wrong? No.
When writing checks did you think he was asking you to do anything illegal? No.
When his image was suffering did you see drop of contributions to Civic Fund? No.
You know that Emma Bell did fund-raising? Yes.
Were you aware of Kwame's fund-raising ability affected by negative image? Don't know.
Kwame writing notes that he passes to Naughton to pass to Thomas.
William Phillips position on Civic Fund? He was lawyer for the Fund.
Did you consult with him? Do not recall consulting with him.
Do you recall him coming to you for $30,000 for his firm? I don't recall.
Thomas lists people involved with Civic Fund. The Fund had Board of Directors. People you described were those persons? Yes.
You described meeting at Manoogian? Yes.
Dining room or kitchen? Think dining room.
Where was that in relation to his leaving office? Very close.
You were aware because of the criminal case part of agreement was to resign? Yes.
What was mood at that point? Sad very sad.
Did you know that he was resigning and was also going to go to jail? Remembers that Kwame plead guilty.
There was a period of 2 weeks where everyone had to get everything together and looked for jobs? Yes.
Then there would be a brief hiatus and he would be sentenced? Yes.
Where you aware where he was going her? He was either going to Texas or here on Woodward.
Where was Carlita going to be? Not certain.
Where you aware if he had any income at that time? No I was not aware.
You indicated you were at a gathering when he got out of jail? It was a gathering to support him. Kwame gave witness cash to pay off credit card bills.
Government objects to Thomas suggesting that something happened. Judge sustains.
Do you know where money came from? No.
Did you see anyone hand him money at that event? No.
Where there lots of people? Family.
Could assume those bills weren't his because he was in jail? Don't recall.
Christine Beatty your half-sister? Yes.
How was she to work for? She was hard.
In a good way? Yes.
Did you work long hours? Yes.
What about her? Yes.
The media and how they were involved subsequent to text message being fair to her? I didn't think they were fair at all.
To Kwame? No.
Checks drafted around time Beatty left? Yes.
Did you know that she was tasked with image of Detroit with voters and education? I don't know.
Do you know Detroit then and Now? Yes.
D KCF- hands document to witness. She recognizes it.
Beatty had put it together. Subsequent to her leaving in 2008.
Can you describe it? Detroit Then and Now. how it was and the works mayor did for the office.
In early 2008, would it have been important for image of mayor addressed for Civic Fund? Yes.
Picture of brochure Detroit Then and Now on overhead.
Thomas says the brochure talked about Kwame, the city, in essence trying to show his accomplishments? Yes.
Still looking at Detroit Then and Now. All positive images? Yes.
One part was about casinos? Yes.
Big picture of Kwame sitting at a desk on overhead.
Witness says that Beatty and mayor couldn't go anywhere in peace.
Where you aware even children were being followed to school? No.
Witness says she can only go by what she saw on the news.
Another picture of Kwame on overhead looks like he is thumping his chest. Looks like he is with Dan Gilbert.
Many positive things happening in the city? Yes.
All at a time when he was under attack? Yes.
Was this book meant to address image of Kwame? I believe so.
And Beatty did the work on this? This wasn't a cut and paste job? I don't think so.
Bullotta goes over to talk to government.
Hands something to witness and asks if she recognizes it? No I do not.
A lot of you testimony has bee either Ayanna or Kwame told you do sign checks? Yes.
And you didn't think anything or improper or illegal in that? Yes.
At the meeting for wrap up of Civic fund, were transition costs discussed? Yes. Moving him from Manoogian Mansion to temporary housing until they actually moved.
Moving expenses again to transport things to Texas? Yes.
What about house in Florida? Don't know.
Didn't it have to be sold? Don't know.
People at the meeting were on Civic Fund committee and they accepted decision for transition costs? Yes.
What about William Phillips? Was he there? I don't remember.
No one was getting paid from Civic Fund? No.
Kwame not paid for Civic Fund? not to my knowledge. Never.
Did you know if he could be paid? No. I didn't have a clear idea of what the Fund did.
Thomas refers back to the articles of incorporation for the Civic fund. AGAIN.
Thomas talks about children's camp. the Quantum Learning aka Super Camp.
This wasn't a camp to go play? Don't know.
This camp was at a university. With educational activities. Are you aware of any article that prohibits the Kilpatrick and other children of benefiting from the educational purposes? No.
Super Camp check was for $4,500.
When did you end with Civic Fund? After the last check was written.
Was there an issue with hotel bills before? Yes. Heather Masurly, a lawyer. made her aware.
12:04PM Gerald evelyn cross examines.
Where was your desk? Right outside mayor's office.
In the city county building? Yes.
A public building? Yes.
You don't need authorization to get to the 11th floor? Yes.
And then they'd have to see you? Yes. Or front desk.
When you were there, bobby would come from time to time? Every now and then.
Bobby would have to take a seat and wait? Yes.
He wouldn't flash a badge and just go in? Yes.
What was the office of community Affairs? Mayor involoved in that? Yes. Involves different sections of the community. Barbers and churches.
Mayor would go out and people would ask questions? Yes.
Witness says this happened once a month.
Evelyn finishes.
12:06PM John Shea cross examines.
Seems obvious that your tenure was short? Yes.
So started Feb-March 2008? Yes and ended by December 2009.
And your role was fairly limited? Yes.
You had to write checks? Yes.
Didn't do fundraising/ solicitations? Hire contractors or vendors? No.
Acting on direction of someone else? Yes.
Even with checkbook, didn't make regular deposits? No.
Make any? May have made one.
Not balancing check book? No.
Keeping checkbook straight? Yes.
Because you weren't involved in day to day operations you wouldn't know Bernard's role with Civic Fund? Yes.
Whatever he did before you started is historical info you didn't know? That's correct.
You wrote a couple of checks to him in 2008? Correct.
You wouldn't know if he had done work for Civic fund? Correct.
You wouldn't know if he was owed money? Correct.
Hilton Southlake invoices. Exhibit 61 page 7. Top part blown up. You booked this room, 533 2QE. Yes.
You booked room for Carla Kitchen? Yes.
They probably assigned room when Ms. Kitchen checked in? Correct.
Another room booked at the same time? Yes.
Clearly a different room for December 2nd through December 9th? Yes.
What was that additional address? Mine.
Witness says she gave hers because there was no other address to give.
Ayanna directed you to book rooms? Yes.
At this time Kwame is in jail? Yes.
Do you know if Carlita was house shopping? No I don't know.
Do you know if she was doing this at a particular point in time while he was in jail? Yes.
You made reservation for Bernard as well? For December 3rd to December 10th? Yes.
At same place? Yes.
Bernard didn't ask you to make reservation but Ayanna did? Yes.
So it seems that Bernard was accompanying Carlita to house hunt while son was in jail? Yes.
Second reservation in name of Bernard? Yes.
But there is no room number designated? Right.
Here invoice states no show. Do you see that? Yes.
But the room was guaranteed so it was charged? Yes.
Did you ever get explanation why there was another room booked that wasn't used? No.
It does not appear like he was traveling with any companions? Yes I agree.
Not only did Bernard not ask you to make reservation, you never had conversation about it? No.
Where the money would come from? No.
You don't have any knowledge that Bernard knew this was booked with Civic Fund monies? No I do not.
Shea finishes.
No redirects. Witness steps down.
Judge calls 10 minute. Wants to make sure we can get next witness in through cross.
12:31PM Judge reenters courtroom. "Just go ahead and get 'em" says Judge Edmunds. Talking about the jurors.
12:32PM Eric Doeh for government.
Witness takes stand. Sworn in by judge.
Mary Fleming. was a board member of the Manoogian Mansion Restoration Society. Goal of the society to do restoration work when needed. When new mayor comes into office, new furniture purchased.
Manoogian Mansion donated by the Manoogina family to city of the Detroit.
In 2008, were you alerted that Kwame and wife wanted to make furniture purchases? Yes.
Witness says that the furniture had to be assessed. there were 2 assessors and the Kilpatrick family decided what items they wanted.
It was furniture they had chosen when Kwame was mayor. Appraisers came by to see furniture pieces. Fleming thought it would be a good idea to get 2 appraisals of furniture after a family had lived with them.
Witness knew Kwame as state rep and she knew his mom.
Witness assisted Kwame when he ran for office first time. Worked as a volunteer at fund-raising affairs.
Witness says she walked around with Carlita with appraisers and she chose which items she's like to keep.
KCF 73- asks witness if she recognizes exhibit. Says they are items Kilpatricks chose to purchase.
Any discussion how they would be paid for? Yes like previous mayors would write a personal check
How much was it for? $10,821.21.
Witness says he would have Nneka deliver it to me. She worked with the Mansion quite a bit.
You are referring to Nneka Cheeks? Yes. She is his cousin.
Did you receive a checks? Yes. Nneka dropped it off with doorman as promised.
Witness says the check she received was written on Civic Fund check.
Looking at a check on overhead. Dated September 4th 2008 for $10,000.
Witness says when she go the check, she called Kwame and said that she couldn't accept Civic Fund. And he said "I'm sorry, Nneka must have gotten the wrong check."
Did the Mansion have a check book for purchases? Yes they did.
Thomas calls for sidebar.
Rataj objects to are you aware Doeh asks.
Did Nneka Cheeks ask you to sign checks? Yes.
And what did you do? I did.
Witness says she was going out of town and Nneka asked her to pre-sign some checks.
Did Mansion have a debit card? Think I read about it in the paper.
Doeh asks for sidebar.
Do you know whether Nneka Cheeks made any personal purchases with debit card? I don't know for sure.
Did you ever find out that purchases had been made with debit card at Toys R Us? Witness doesn't answer
Did Nneka Cheeks come to you to sign checks? Yes it wasn't very many.
Do you know if purchases were made from Toys R Us? The only way I know I can't talk about because of sidebar.
Did you or the other Mansion board members make purchases at Toys R Us? No
Did you or any of the other board members travel to a golf resort? No.
Thomas objects. Doeh decides to change tack.
Doeh goes back to check. Witness says that Kwame told her it Nneka had it written on wrong check.
Witness says she discussed later with William Phillips. Witness told him that she received check for purchase of Civic Fund. William says"that's good because he is not supposed to use the Civic Fund. I'll call him to talk to him."
At some point did you receive a personal checks? It went directly to a law firm.
So you never saw personal check? It didn't go to me. But he did do it.
So what happened to first $10,000 check on Civic Fund? Witness says she gave it to doorman and assumed that Nneka picked up.
Witness says that Kwame said he would donate check to Manoogian Mansion Restoration Society.
Had you received a check before from Kwame for the Manoogian Society? I didn't but I don't know if he'd done it before.
Did Mr. Kilpatrick purchase furniture? Yes he did.
12:56PM Thomas cross examines.
When Mansion first occupied where you involved with Manoogian Mnasion? Yes.
Do you remember what it looked like after Archers moved out? Vaguely.
Better after Kilpatricks moved in? Yes.
Mayors pick out things for Mansion? Yes they do.
Witness says they had an interior decorator help out Kilpatricks.
At the end of administration outgoing mayors had option to buy? Yes.
You had no reason to think appraisal wasn't accurate? Yes.
You asked for check? Yes.
You talked to Nneka about it? Talked to mayor and said Nneka would deliver it.
Nneka delivered Civic fund check and what did Kwame say? That nneka had written it on wrong account.
He gave personal check? Didn't deliver it to me but yes.
A problem arose with the check and he addressed it and did right thing? Yes.
Did he apologize? When I called him he did. Yes.
Who pays for interior design of mansion? The Manoogian Mansion society
Tax payer dollars? No.
Donations from Manoogian mansion? Yes.
Witness excused. Judge says no trial tomorrow or Monday. Judge doesn't give any reason for the long break. Court resumes next Tuesday at 9 AM
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