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New students from Iraq
Permalink Submitted by Peter Grothe (not verified) on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 11:34am
I have met the three new Iraq students and they are most impressive!
I recruited in Iraq two years ago as a member of the first US university group to go there and,even though the first three students here are men, we were assured by the very impressive director of the program, Dr. Humadi, that women would be equally represented in the program. I understand that there are more Iraqui students in the pipeline.
Incidentally, I was driven in a tank-like vehicle from the airport to Baghdad and was required to wear a bullet-proff vest, which is to say that recruiting in Iraq is different from rcruiting in Iowa!


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I have been toying with the idea of a monster who preys on the insecurities of those who have never known their mothers. But while I was thinking of this concept I got to wonder how Harry wasn't able to see Thestrals until he had seen Cedric die because when he was a baby, he couldn't understand death.
What I wonder is how old is a baby before they understand that their mother is really their mother. This monster would mostly prey on children whose mothers died durin childbirth or in their early lives, or mothers who gave their children up. But children who had their mothers in their lives long enough to know that this person was their mother would be uneffected.
So, how old is a child when they first become aware of the role of their mother?

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After Windows Update Tuesday (2/12/13), something has changed with Windows Home Server 2011 that we use as a backup server. ZoneAlarm Firewall now does not show up as being the active firewall, while it shows that Windows Firewall is turned off. I think that this is a Microsoft problem, but I wanted to know if you have any sugguestions or need to be aware of this problem.
Windows home server gives a "Serious Warning" that one or more important Windows services are not working. The service is Windows Firewall. They give directions to start the service, but it does not work. Did Microsoft corrupt my ZA Firewall settings?
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UPDATE: At 11 a.m. the Hawks held the press conference announcing free agent power forward Paul Milsap, not coveted targets Monta Ellis or Andrew Bynum, was the mystery man signed by the team.
"Paul was one of our top priorities entering the free agency process and we believe he is a great fit with the team and culture that we are trying to build," Hawks General Manager/President of Basketball Operations Danny Ferry said in a statement.
Original story below:
The Atlanta Hawks will announce the signing of a free agent Wednesday at 11 a.m. Much media speculation suggests that it could be one or both of the Hawks two big free agent targets, Monta Ellis and Andrew Bynum.
The statement released by the team was particularly cryptic, stating:
"Atlanta Hawks President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Danny Ferry and a Hawks free agent signee will be available to the media on Wednesday, July 10 beginning at 11 a.m. The press conference will take place at the Philips Arena Business Zone."
Bynum met with the Hawks in Atlanta on Tuesday, but was expected to meet with the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday. Ellis has not publicly announced a meeting with the Hawks. The 6'3 guard averaged 19.2 points, six assists and 3.9 rebounds for Milwaukee and has averaged 19.4 points, including a career-high 25.5 in 2009-10, in his eight-year career with the Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks.
Bynum, who missed all of the 2013 NBA season with knee problems, visited the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday and reportedly left with a two-year contract offer.
Wednesday is the first day free agents can sign contracts because of the NBA's moratorium on new business. Power forward Paul Milsap also agreed to a deal with the Hawks during the free agency period that began on July 1 and the press release will likely also be used to announce his signing.
ESPN first reported that Bynum would be meeting with the Hawks on Monday and the meeting was confirmed by multiple sources.


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Public Interest Career Day Registration and Bidding Deadline
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Date and Time
- Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Registration and bidding for Public Interest Career Day will be open from Friday, December 14th at 9:00am through Wednesday, January 23rd at 5:00pm. The event will be held on Saturday, February 9th at UCLA.
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LOL. all in fun. List the posts you have seen a million times...
1. who is pregnant again? (please no more!!)
2. my baby does not sttn! (mine neither)
3. my baby does sttn! (hate you!)
4. df/dh is a jerk (they all have their moments)
5. lil baby photobombs (like this one!)


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I just talked to Matthew G via ZA web support and the basic answer I got was reinstall from scratch since you can't remember what tool you used a year ago to remove a previous product but....
A year ago when I got this computer I uninstalled whatever software,
likely Symantec that came with it through Control Panel. I then installed ZA Extreme Security (v10/v11 I can't remember). This was on Windows 8. I have been using v11 for about 1 year now and earlier this week, I upgraded to v12 (while still running Windows 8). Today I upgraded the OS to 8.1 and the system started
to crash with a BSOD of BAD_POOL_CALLER during shutdown/restart. It looks like it is crashing in fwpkclnt.sys and coming from ndis.sys.
Matthew says he can't help because I can't remember the tool I used to uninstall the original software and it may have left stuff over. I don't buy it, the system has worked with v11 for a year and only now with v12 on Window 8.1 does the issue show.
After looking around I found a document that said I had NIS 2012 on the machine when I bought it. I found the cleaning tool on Symantec's site, ran it, rebooted and then tried again. Same issue, the machine BSOD with a BAD_POOL_CALLER. I can provide dumps if necessary.
Any help/suggestions beyond starting from scratch would be appreciated.
- Richard


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Cystoscopy is a procedure to see the inside of the bladder and urethra using a telescope.
Cystourethroscopy; Endoscopy of the bladder
Cystoscopy is performed with a cystoscope -- a special tube with a small camera on the end (endoscope). There are two types of cystoscopes:
The way the cystoscope is inserted varies, but the test is the same. Which cystoscope your health care provider uses depends on the purpose of the exam.
The procedure usually takes 5 - 20 minutes. The urethra is cleansed. A numbing medicine is applied to the skin lining the inside of the urethra, without using any needles. The scope is then inserted through the urethra into the bladder.
Water or salt water (saline) flows through the cystoscope to fill the bladder. As this occurs, you will be asked to describe the feeling. Your answer will reveal information about your condition.
As fluid fills the bladder, it stretches the bladder wall. This lets your health care provider see the entire bladder wall. You will feel the need to urinate when the bladder is full. However, the bladder must stay full until the exam is finished.
If any tissue looks abnormal, a small sample can be taken (biopsy) through the cystoscope and sent to a lab to be tested.
Ask your health care provider if you should stop taking any medicines that could thin your blood.
If the procedure is performed in a hospital or surgery center, make arrangements for someone to take you home afterward.
You may feel slight discomfort when the cystoscope is passed through the urethra into the bladder. You will feel an uncomfortable, strong need to urinate when your bladder is full.
You may feel a quick pinch if a biopsy is taken. After the cystoscope is removed, the urethra may be sore. You may have blood in the urine and a burning sensation during urination for a day or two.
The bladder wall should look smooth. The bladder should be of normal size, shape, and position. There should be no blockages, growths, or stones.
There is a slight risk of excess bleeding when a biopsy is taken.
Other risks include:
Drink 4 - 6 glasses of water per day after your cystoscopy.
You may notice a small amount of blood in your urine after this procedure. If the bleeding continues after you urinate 3 times, contact your health care provider.
Contact your health care provider if you develop any of these signs of infection:
Duffey B, Monga M. Principles of endoscopy. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 10th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 8.
Coburn M. Urologic surgery. In: Townsend CM Jr., Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 73.
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CARSON, Calif – Following in the footsteps of the likes of Jose Villarreal and Jack McBean, LA Galaxy Academy player Raul Mendiola is the latest Galaxy youth player to make a splash at the Reserve League level.
With LA needing a spark off the bench in a match against the Chivas USA reserves on Tuesday, the Galaxy brought on the fleet-footed Mendiola in the 72nd minute for Kenney Walker. Using his trademark speed, the 18-year-old winger made an immediate impact, helping create the game's only goal just six minutes later. After slicing through the Chivas defense, Mendiola fired a shot on frame that was blocked by Rojiblancos goalkeeper Tim Melia, the rebound fell perfectly for McBean who tapped in the game's only goal.
"Raul is a very talented player," said Villarreal after the Galaxy's 1-0 victory. "He's not the strongest player, but he's a very smart player and he's skillful with the ball. He came in [during Tuesday's Reserve League game] and gave us energy and because of him, we got the goal."
The past year has been a rollercoaster of sorts for The Mexican native from Rialto High School. After a successful stint with Temecula-based youth club Arsenal, Mendiola embarked on a pair of trials with European giants Manchester City and Valencia before returning to the Galaxy.
Upon returning from a brief sojourn in Europe, Mendiola immediately showed why he is considered one of LA's top prospects for a Homegrown contract as he helped the Galaxy's U-17s to a GA Cup title last August.
"He's a young player and his strength is as a guy that can come off the bench," said Reserve League head coach Curt Onalfo, who has compared Mendiola to DC United's Andy Najar. "To help him understand tactically how to help out on both sides of the ball and get a fitness level where he's able to complete at longer stretches that's all part of his development and those are all of the things that we're working with him."
Friends on and off the field, Villarreal and Mendiola are inseparable during Galaxy training sessions, frequently taking part in goalscoring contests long after practice is over. While Villarreal has become one of the most talked about academy products in MLS in recent weeks, he believes that Mendiola is capable of even greater things.
"We're on the same level," said Villarreal. "We're there with each other and we support each other and I'm very happy to see him do some good stuff."
As Mendiola continues his development, Villarreal has been quick to provide a few words of wisdom to his friend.
"I just tell him to keep working. He'll get his minutes," said Villarreal. "It's like me, I had to go through the same thing and now I'm getting more minutes, but he just has to keep working."


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After reading the following, would you consider an airbag as an option?
Walking away from a crash
David Booth, National Post Published: Friday, September 05, 2008
It's probably the best thing to happen to motorcycles since the swingarm rear suspension and yet it doesn't make bikes go any faster. You might only ever use it once, yet it may be the most important purchase you ever make. Every bike should have one, but only one does and it may just save your life one day.
Just ask Stephane Perry of St-Jerome, Que. He was out riding his 2008 Honda Gold Wing travelling about 100 kilo-metres an hour along Highway 132 when a gentleman -- we'll describe him as fragile -- pulled his Hyundai Tucson into the road without looking. Normally, this would result in either serious injury or tragedy. Since Perry estimates he was still travelling 80 to 90 km/h when he hit the front fender/ wheel of the Hyundai, he might have been thrown over the car into traffic. And that would have been the preferable choice since the other option would be to perform a face plant into the Hyundai's front windshield. Either would traditionally result in a ride in an emergency vehicle with a bright flashing light, a hospital, of course, being the preferable destination.
Instead, Perry suffered nothing more than a couple of bruises on his legs and a sore shoulder. He was, in fact, in such good shape that the responding police and emergency workers didn't believe he was the accident victim. Considering the damage his mortally wounded Honda had done to the Tucson and the poor Wing lying, now oil-less, on the ground, they were expecting the worst. Instead, here was a fully functioning Perry calmly snapping pictures of the debris and oil spills.
So, why was Perry standing around for the authorities to arrive when he should have been writhing in pain or at least bleeding profusely?
Avid readers of your humble scribe may remember that the 2008 Honda Gold Wing is the first motorcycle to come with the inflatable air bag restraints that we four-wheeled enthusiasts take for granted in any modern automobile. Perry certainly didn't forget. In fact, says the businessman, his last thought before ploughing into the errant Hyundai was of the air bag. "I hope it works as advertised." Indeed, it did.
Instead of hitting the windshield at 80 klicks an hour or becoming one with the pavement at high speed, the entire experience was like "hitting a mattress," so relatively cushy was the impact, Perry says. But it was loud. He says -- as do many motorists who have experienced the same thing in the confines of a sedan or SUV -- that the air bag inflating sounds like a shotgun going off right beside your eardrums.
"The sound was just terrible," says Perry, noting that it really was the only scary aspect of the entire experience other than those couple of nanoseconds when he realized he was going to T-bone a car at high speed.
In fact, Perry's real agony didn't start until (and haven't we all heard this before) after the various debris was carted away and his insurance company got involved. First, it shipped the damaged touring bike to a rural Honda dealer ill-equipped to estimate and repair Gold Wings (and, perhaps most importantly, reinstall the bike's air bags). And when he did finally convince the company to transport the wounded beast to a local dealer better equipped to deal with the repair, it insisted Perry pay for the transportation. Imagine the ire of surviving an accident only to have the wound opened by that which is supposed to come to your succour. Needless to say, he's changed agents.
What hasn't changed is Perry's decision to buy the new Gold Wing as a result of Honda incorporating air bags into the area normally reserved for the gas tank. Sadly, the blue Honda was barely a month old when it suffered its contretemps. A shiny new red one will replace it.
"A motorcycle without an air bag is not an option anymore," Perry says. And he's the first Canadian to be able to say that from firsthand experience.


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Steven Lemke's first experience recording sound was an unusual one.
Lemke wasn't in a recording studio when some legendary musician cut his last track. Nor was in a recording studio when some unknown musician cut his first track.
Lemke, a former Navy machinist mate, was hanging out with his roommate in the sonar shack aboard a submarine in the Barents Sea, under the ice in the North Pole, listening to the sounds of whales and dolphins communicating under water.
"It was kind of eerie," says Lemke, 44. "It was the bellowing and wailing you hear on TV documentaries. Back then, sound was still spliced together on analog tape. This time, it was displayed on a screen in waves. It fascinated me."
When Lemke got out of the Navy in 1989, he moved to Florida and began waiting tables at a restaurant near Phillippi Creek. Six years later, at the suggestion of a fellow waiter and aspiring recording engineer, he enrolled in a one-year class at Unity Gain Recording Institute, in Fort Myers.
After completing the program, he contacted the organizers of a jazz festival at Phillippi Estates Park and offered his services. It was then that he met Bill Stanley, a longtime Sarasota Orchestra sound technician, who gave Lemke his first gig working sound for a Sarasota Orchestra concert at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
The duo has been working together on Masterworks concerts since 1997.
A Frank Zappa fanatic, Lemke grew up playing guitar and idolizing progressive rock and jazz legends, from the Canadian rock band Rush to jazz greats Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
Classical music, however, was a genre he knew little about.
"I didn't listen to classical music until I started working here," Lemke says. "I'm pretty open-minded, so when the other stagehands would go to the break room during performances, I'd be on the sidelines taking it all in."
Lemke says there's an art to recording the intricate sounds of classical music.
Not only is he tasked with having to set up the musicians' chairs and music stands, his prevailing priority is to record the concert as the audience heard it, using as few microphones as possible.
Why as few mics as possible?
Because the more stuff you have to assemble on stage, the more time it takes to set up and break down between performances. Lemke and his crew spend hours each season running between the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, Neel Performing Arts Center, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Sarasota Opera House.
When Lemke first joined the orchestra, the crew could afford to strategically place 16 microphones within the different instrument section.
Now that the budget is tighter, the operation is whittled down to three microphones, simultaneously recording to CD, digital audiotape and hard drive at all times.
"It's all for archival purposes," Lemke says, revealing the most bittersweet aspect of his work. "We don't release the CDs. We would have to get approval first, and then there's compensation and the stagehands union … "
He trails off, surveying the stacks and stacks of CDs crowding his desk.
"I've got dozens of hard drives in here filled with music," Lemke says. "I've got one that holds a terabyte of data. The last few seasons are loaded on there. It used to be that I couldn't tell Mozart from Beethoven, now I'm surrounded by them."
Steven Lemke has his own show on WSLR Radio called "Steven in the Evenin'" that runs from 9 to 11 p.m. Sunday nights. The program is a mix of jazz, rock, soul and classical music, followed by 30 minutes of Frank Zappa tunes.
The Sarasota Orchestra will perform "Virtuoso" at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 and Nov. 13 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 14, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The program features solos by acclaimed violinist and guest artist Vadim Gluzman. For tickets, call 953-3434 or visit www.sarasotaorchestra.org.


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Say What? The Dumbest Celebrity Insults Of All Time
Dumbest Celebrity Insults
Throughout the years there have been some incredible knockout slander from celebrity to celebrity. From Nas and Jay-Z's battles to 50 Cent and Ja Rule's public scuffles there's been some grade-A stuff from star to star. However, some stars offer total clunkers when trying to insult others. With that said we grabbed some of the dumbest insults of all time. Let's send these stars back to the drawing board.
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Nicki Minaj – How do you show Lil Kim you're the new Queen Bee? You yell "Stupid H*e" 77 times during a song. That's the trick.
50 Cent – In an attempt to get back at Rick Ross, he dressed as a guy with a curl and filmed his baby momma having sex with a stranger. Boy, Fiddy done fell off.
Clint Eastwood – He pretended Obama was a chair and sent insults his way in front of the world. We all got uncomfortable.


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And then there were two. Two drivers, two races and two weeks to decide the fate of the 2012 Formula One World Championship. It all looked to be smooth sailing for Sebastian Vettel until Abu Dhabi, when a fuel problem ahead of qualifying forced him to stop at the end of Q3 and subsequently be excluded. A big chance for Fernando Alonso - which in one sense he took with second place - was negated by Vettel's remarkable recovery to third, but the gap is down to ten points and the events of two weeks ago show just how fragile that lead is.
On formHaving come so close on a number of occasions this year, Kimi Raikkonen finally got the victory his comeback year deserved in Abu Dhabi. Ironically, the victory also saw any lingering title aspirations finally ended as Alonso and Vettel joined him on the podium, but as the now-infamous line "Leave me alone, I know what to do" highlights, Raikkonen has lost none of his race-winning ability during two years away from Formula One. Raikkonen was adamant he had a car quick enough to challenge for victory in India but not the top speed to overtake and prove it, but he was able to display that at Yas Marina and will hope that further Lotus upgrades will give him the opportunity to add another win in Austin.
Out of formHaving been remarkably quick in Abu Dhabi, it was a familiar story for McLaren as another car failure cost it dearly. In Italy, a one-two was lost when Jenson Button retired. That was followed by Lewis Hamilton's gearbox failure costing him a likely victory in Singapore, then a suspension problem hampered Hamilton's weekend in Japan before he was also hit with a rear anti-roll bar failure in Korea. A steering wheel problem was a small issue for Hamilton in India, but a loss of fuel pressure saw him again lose out on an almost certain win at Yas Marina. Solely giving Hamilton the 50 points for two wins would leave him still in the title race with two to go, but instead he's left with two grands prix in which he'll hope his car lasts the distance to give him a chance of a final win with McLaren before leaving for Mercedes.
One to watchIt was somewhat surprising that Pastor Maldonado appeared so downbeat following the last race at Yas Marina having finished a strong fifth. However, it soon became clear that a KERS failure had cost him dearly, with Maldonado going as far as to claim that he could have won the race. Maldonado's drive was a good one and he took heart from the fact that Williams appears to have turned a corner following some difficult races, with Bruno Senna's eighth place ensuring the team took 14 points away from Abu Dhabi. Williams now has its sights set on Force India - 22 points ahead in the constructors' championship - and Maldonado is showing signs of adding consistency to his one lap speed...
Taking pointsHRT ownership
It was announced on Monday that HRT is looking for new owners as Thesan Capital put the team up for sale. With its location in Spain - far from Formula One's UK heartland - and recent struggles it is hardly the hottest property on the market, which makes a deadline of December 2 to find a buy rather imposing. While the long-term future of the team is uncertain, its short-term is far from secure either, with reports that the team is arriving in Austin with minimal spare parts and components solely to avoid any financial penalty for not taking part. It will be interesting to see how the team approaches the race weekend with such a cloud hanging over its head.
Ferrari's upgrades
New parts were a talking point for the last grand prix and remain so this weekend as Ferrari desperately tries to take the championship down to the final race of the season. Alonso was critical of the upgrades brought to Abu Dhabi saying that, while they did improve the car "we are talking about a few hundredths for each and for sure we still have a gap to close that is a matter of tenths". Alonso may have closed the gap to Vettel at the last race but there's no doubt he'd be facing an even bigger task at present if Red Bull had put the right amount of fuel in for qualifying. Significant progress needs to be made, or Vettel could be leaving America as champion.
Circuit of the Americas
Formula One got a bit of a surprise when the Yas Marina circuit delivered an exciting Abu Dhabi Grand Prix full of incident and overtaking. On that basis, the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) should be a belter, with the elevated turn one and heavy braking in to turn 12 offering overtaking opportunities, while drivers will be tested through the high speed opening sector. Pirelli expects the track surface to be a bit more challenging for the teams than at recent circuits too, so all the ingredients are there. COTA is a facility that's been specifically built for Formula One, unlike previous locations in the States, and might just help the sport cement its place in America.
Title permutations
Yes, it's that time of the year again where we have to get the notebook out and jot down the possible results that could see the title decided. Sebastian Vettel needs to score 15 more points than Fernando Alonso to become world champion, currently having five victories to Alonso's three. As a result, Vettel needs to finish at least third to win it this weekend, with third place requiring Alonso not to score. Second place for Vettel will be enough if Alonso is no higher than ninth, and if Vettel wins the race then Alonso must finish fourth or higher to take it down to a decider. Four points will also be enough for Red Bull to take the constructors' championship regardless of what any other teams score.
- The Circuit of the Americas will be the tenth different Formula One venue used in the US
- The first race in America was held at Sebring in 1959, and the last at Indianapolis in 2007
- The most used venue for Formula One in the United States is Watkins Glen, which hosted 20 grands prix
- There have been 27 different winners of grands prix in America, with the race held at Long Beach never having a repeat winner in eight runnings between 1976 and 1983
Fast facts
- Drivers will be at full throttle for 13 seconds on the long straight between turns 11 and 12
- The circuit is 5.516 km and is the seventh longest F1 has visited this year
- The track is a real mix of high and low speed, with six corners below 100 km/h and six corners above 250 km/h
- Drivers are expected to make 58 gear changes on every lap and pull 4.1G through turn four
CircuitThe Circuit of the Americas is a circuit purpose-built for Formula One, and as such designed to deliver an all-round test for the cars. Its centrepiece is turn one, which features a steep incline under braking and has a blind apex before falling away downhill again on exit in to the fast, sweeping corners of sector one. The long straight followed by heavy braking for turn 12 is likely to give the best overtaking opportunity, while the final sector features many low to medium speed corners which will require good traction. The track surface is also expected to be more abrasive than the recent smooth asphalt in Korea, India and Abu Dhabi, so a one-stop strategy may not be possible. A qualifying lap time is estimated at 1:37.000 and race lap time estimated at 1:42.000.
FIA driver steward1972 and 1974 world champion Emerson Fittipaldi will act as the FIA driver steward for a fourth time. The former Lotus, McLaren and Copersucar driver previously fulfilled the role at the 2010 Italian Grand Prix and the Canadian Grand Prix in both 2010 and 2011.
WeatherThough a slight threat of rain remains, the weekend looks set to be dry and sunny. Temperatures will be somewhat cooler than experienced in Abu Dhabi, but much more comfortable than the heat the teams would have faced if the race retained a June calendar slot. The biggest threat of rain comes on Saturday but appears unlikely with a dry week forecast, while temperatures may climb on Sunday. The biggest challenge for the teams will be to generate heat in the medium and hard compound tyres, though they will be helped by the track surface.
BettingOnce again it's Sebastian Vettel who is the favourite for victory with odds of 11/8, though it's now Lewis Hamilton who is his main rival at 5/2. Fernando Alonso is 5/1 while Kimi Raikkonen is a tempting bet at 18/1 despite being the winner of the last race. Pastor Maldonado and Felipe Massa are the best each-way bets, available at 20/1 to finish on the podium, while for something a little different the best value comes in the form of Raikkonen at 25/1 to set the fastest lap in the race.


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A van carrying children ran into an elementary school in Reston, Virginia, Tuesday a little before 4 p.m.
The van was traveling on Ridge Heights Road when it struck the Terraset Elementary School. Details on what caused the crash have not been released. Authorities said the woman driving was being checked at the scene. Three children in the van received minor injuries.
Officials said there were children inside the gymnasium when the building was struck, but they were not injured. There was structural damage to the school.


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House Bill 112 has been sent back to committee for reworking due to vague language in an amendment. This essentially means the measure is off the table until next year.
---Original Story Below---
House Representative for House District 40, Mike Madden, has come under fire recently for his support for House Bill 112, which could make it possible for service-industry professionals to be required to pool a portion of their tips and share it with other staff members. The enables employers to require waitresses to contribute 15 percent of their tips, after minimum wage, to be given to bussers, bartenders, and other secondary servers.
Many servers say the law is threatening to their incomes. Amber Schimka, a waitress, has worked in tip-based jobs for approximately 15 years.
Representative Madden says he wants to change the law to allow employer-mandated pooling of tips because current trends in upscale restaurant service provide for several different servers to help with a single table, but those business currently have no way to split a tip.
Furthermore, he said the bill came to him from employees who desire to share a portion of their tips but have no legal avenue for doing so. Madden says the bill enables a restaurant to have one waiter to provide service to many tables.
Madden said the bill would not enable employees to pay secondary servers less than the federally mandated minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. He also said an amendment has been added to the bill that would enable employees to opt out of the tip-sharing program upon written notice.


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Pilot lands safely without landing gear
Original post made on Jan 14, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Saturday, January 12, 2013, 4:38 PM
a resident of Menlo Park: Belle Haven
on Jan 14, 2013 at 12:59 pm
He must've had quite a sinking feeling as he waited ... and waited ... and waited for his wheels to touch down. I heard that one of the giant military cargo jets that land at Travis Air Force Base out at Fairfield once forgot to lower the wheels and had a surprise landing.
a resident of Menlo Park: Park Forest
on Jan 14, 2013 at 1:32 pm
Pilot Training, in Georgia, in 1952 in a T - 6. Instructor in back seat. We are about to land.
I forgot to put the gear down. He waited until the very last minute and then yelled at me to do a go-around. And, upon landing, he yelled at me for another 30 minutes. Obviously, fifty years later, I have never forgotten this.
I guess there was no one to yell at the pilot in this Mooney M20J. He's lucky he didn't flip and kill himself.
a resident of another community
on Jan 14, 2013 at 1:37 pm
I'm a little surprised the tower didn't notify him. I know it's not their job, just saying.
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Jan 14, 2013 at 1:56 pm
There may not have been anyone to yell at him, but there was surely a gear warning horn. Can't become distracted. Have to follow standard procedures and checklists. GUMPS


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, October 4, 2012, 9:10 AM
Town Square
Update: Saturday's candidate forum to be rescheduled
Original post made on Oct 5, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, October 4, 2012, 9:10 AM
a resident of Menlo Park: The Willows
on Oct 5, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Can't make it. Hope there will be an article about it later detailing the candidates positions.
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Oct 5, 2012 at 4:05 pm
The candidate forum is being rescheduled. Watch for a new date early next week.
In the meantime, you can read the visions and opinions of all five Candidates for Menlo Park City Council regarding crucial transportation and land use issues that affect the environment, economy, and quality of life.
* Where should Menlo Park add new Housing in its housing element?
* How can Menlo Park make our Safe Routes to School programs more effective
* How can traffic congestion in Menlo Park be addressed in the upcoming revision of the city's General Plan?
* What should be the future of El Camino - 6 vehicle lanes, or adding sidewalk curb extensions and bike lanes
* What should be the city's goals for future zoning updates in the M2 industrial area near Facebook?
Read answers to these and more questions here: Web Link
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Oct 5, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Seems as though all the candidates want to put housing on El Camino. That's about the last street on El Camino that needs more traffic. Let's not fool ourselves about people taking the bus. They don't. It's way too slow. And Caltrain? It's great(a)if you're going to San Francisco(b)during commute hours. Otherwise, it's just another traffic impediment.
I don't see any of the candidates showing any understanding our appreciation of these issues, and one of them has served on the counci for two terms already!
I'd like to see just a glimmer of understanding from one of them. If you had housing, then you also need more schools, parks and recreational spaces, stores, No one is even talking about where the kids of these thousands of new residents are going to attend school; the MPCSD superintendant says the schools are at capacity. "Let's put more housing on El Camino is not the answer to any question.More problems, fewer answers, empty rhetoric from every candidate.
Thanks for the link, Adina.
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Oct 6, 2012 at 12:53 pm
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Original post made by Jag Singh, Duveneck/St. Francis, on Jan 19, 2007
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a resident of Midtown
on Jan 19, 2007 at 6:39 pm
If you are serious about torture (which I doubt), please check out how our enemies treat us:
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This probably won't affect you, Jag, because you are a hater of America (and Jews, BTW). But you will, at least, have to face it. This is real torture.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jan 20, 2007 at 12:43 am
Although what happened to Maher was unfortunate, it would be nice to get your facts accurate.
Maher Arar is a native of Syria, not Canada, he had dual citizenship, Canada and Syria.
a resident of Stanford
on Jan 20, 2007 at 7:35 am
Let's see...keep prisoners with us at Guatanomo where are they are "tortured" with good food and gain 20 pounds, given prayer rugs and Qurans, allowed to throw feces at and spit on our soldiers...and use our belief in freedom of speech to spew lies to be used as propoganda weapons against the US
Send them to their country of origin and let their own country and their adopted country ( Canada) deal with them.
I choose the second.
Nobody in the mainstream media paid too much attention, I noticed, when the prisoners at the "horrible" Abu Graib begged the Americans to stay when we turned over the prison to the Iraqis. Gosh, I wonder why our soldiers were preferred? Can't have it both ways...accuse us of atrocities, then complain when we get out. Anybody notice how suddenly the Red Cross isn't issuing horror stories out of Abu Graib? Hmmmm. Could it be there is not access to the prisoners? Or, maybe there is, but the prisoners know what will happen to them if they say anything.
We have nothing to apologize for.
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 20, 2007 at 7:45 am
People are not voluntarily in prison, they stay there only because of coercion and threat of death. Many prisoners, denied their freedom, retaliate by breaking rules, abusing guards and other inconvenient acts. Judges judge guards harshly for their dealings with prisoners, but try that crap in a courtroom and forget any niceties.
Be that as it may, I took 2 prisoners in 1950 at great threat and inconvenience to myself because of the value of the information prisoners might have. If obtaining information is denied, why not just kill them?
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Japanese the most taught language in schools
Konichiwa Queensland - the state's most taught language other than English is Japanese by a very long shot, new data from the Education Department reveals, though French and German remain popular tongues throughout Brisbane alongside Chinese.
According to a spreadsheet of Languages Other Than English (LOTE) at Queensland state schools in the year 2012 - made available online as part of the Newman government's "open data revolution" - this year Japanese was taught at 614 schools, 44 of which were in Brisbane.
French was taught at 29 schools, German taught at 30 schools and Chinese (Mandarin) was available to students at 44 Brisbane schools, 112 across the state.
Language categories included in the table were Auslan, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and an "other" LOTE language, and both primary and state schools were counted.
Italian was taught at eight Brisbane schools, six schools taught Spanish, Indonesian was taught at five schools and four schools in the capital taught Vietnamese.
Students could study Greek at two Brisbane schools, Brisbane State High and West End State School, with Kedron State High School the only one to offer Auslan, the sign language of Australia's deaf community, as part of the curriculum.
However, anyone hoping to learn Korean would have to move away from the city; there were only five schools teaching Korean in the state and all of them were located in Central Queensland.
Minister for Education, Training and Employment, John-Paul Langbroek, said the biggest barrier to offering a greater number of languages was the lack of qualified language teachers.
"When the federal government announced its plan to make Hindi a priority language I pointed out that Queensland doesn't have any registered Hindi teachers," Mr Langbroek said.
"Many students in Queensland schools access languages through distance education, simply because its difficult to get language teachers to the more remote and regional schools in the state."
Mr Langbroek said that he believed school communities were best placed to decide what languages would be taught at their schools.
The state government's open data scheme is available to the public via a new website which includes 73 data sets spanning every department.
In a statement released Friday, Mr Newman said all departments would release a comprehensive Open Data Strategy by April, setting out their plan for the ongoing release of data to deliver on the state government's strong commitment to being open and accountable.
"Our open data scheme is about providing a level of access to information across the government that has never been seen in Queensland before," Mr Newman said.
"This is data that is owned by Queenslanders and we believe it should be available to everyone."
The 73 sets of information also include the following:
- Government Air Wing flights by ministers and the governor (Department of Premier and Cabinet).
- Registration and information for all vehicles, trailers and motorcycles registered in Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads).
- Selected hospital activity indicators, including for emergency departments and elective surgery information (Queensland Health).
- Statewide planning scheme spatial data (Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning).
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Serfdom is back: It will be forbidden to quit807
- 30.11.2012, 13:14
The workers of the wood processing enterprises undergoing modernization will be forbideen to quit their jobs.
"Prepare a decree: until the modernization and reconstructions or these enterprises is over dismissal of the workers is forbidden. A worker cannot quit an enterprise without a manager's decision", - Aliaksandr Lukashenka said on Friday when visiting the public corporation Barysaudreu, Interfax reports.
"If they let him go – he can go, if not – must stay and work. For violations they must send workers to compulsive works. If one quits – he or she is sent to compulsive works back here. Or we risk getting into a situation when they will start walking around Barysau and Minsk with pitchforks and stab each other", - the president said. "Instead of launching the manufacturing and receive a thousand dollars in 2015", - he added.
"That is why we must forbid any resignations starting from tomorrow, 1 December", - Lukashenka demanded.


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Of all of the uncertainties that are bound to spill out of the National Hockey League draft in Pittsburgh this weekend, there are a couple of storylines that might have a little more solidity.
One, if Rick Nash finally is traded by the Columbus Blue Jackets, it's unlikely that it will be to the Maple Leafs.
Two, Leafs general manager Brian Burke is entering the most crucial time of his tenure in Toronto, one during which he has to be just about perfect in every move he makes.
If the Leafs don't make the playoffs in 2013, and let's assume for now that the 2012-13 season will go off without a hitch, possible work stoppage be damned, Burke should be done as Toronto's general manager. By next April, he will have had more than enough time to reshape, rebuild, retool the Leafs, whatever word might apply. In fact, he already has reshaped the Leafs, but has not constructed a team that is good enough to win.
So Burke, who has been blasting away at the Leafs roster since November 2008, has no choice but to get it right as soon as he can, beginning with any trade he might pull off this week.
And please, no more talk about not wanting to be a team that's just one-and-done when it comes to the playoffs. Under various circumstances, NHL teams have demonstrated for years, with the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings providing the most recent example, that a club doesn't have to finish first in the conference, or even near it, to win in the playoffs. Just as the Kings, and the New Jersey Devils, have shown that earning a post-season berth is enough to make a long run, clubs such as the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks this past season made it just as clear that winning the conference guarantees zip.
The Leafs are thought to be in the thick of the Roberto Luongo race, and if so, good for them. Goaltending is where it starts, and starting next season with James Reimer and Ben Scrivens would be selling themselves short. A duel involving the two for the starter's role might make for a juicy story during training camp, but the Leafs need experience in net. Luongo would provide that, and, if he could prove that last season with Vancouver was a blip, it would allow either Reimer or Scrivens to develop at a pace that doesn't feel rushed.
For all of the names that have been connected to the Leafs in various rumours, whether it has been Nash or Luongo or Jordan Staal or just about any other skilled player who is on the market, it will be difficult for Burke to acquire more than one.
Burke simply does not have the assets at his disposal to complete a couple of significant trades.
Nash, born in Brampton, is like most other men who have had the privilege of skating in an NHL game. He wants to win the Stanley Cup. He knows the best chance for that is to be traded to a team, such as the Rangers, that has many of the pieces required to be a Cup contender. If Nash becomes a Ranger some time in the next four or five days, he could be the final piece the Rangers need.
But he could not be that player in Toronto, which employs no one close to the talent level of Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist. The Leafs don't even have a top line centre, though Staal could become that for them if they somehow get their hands on the Pittsburgh Penguin.
The Leafs need more than Nash to win. They were 13th in the Eastern Conference when the NHL's regular season ended, and coach Randy Carlyle can't work magic.
Burke has to embark on more than just a tinkering exercise this summer, but the challenge of turning the Leafs into a playoff club could be the biggest of his career.
The Maple Leafs need depth in goal, and one of their prospects might have taken another step to providing that one day.
Garret Sparks, selected 190th overall by the Leafs last June, was one of four goalies named on Monday to the U.S. junior team evaluation camp in Lake Placid, N.Y., in August.
Sparks, of the Ontario Hockey League's Guelph Storm, will be joined at the camp by another Leafs prospect, forward Tyler Biggs. The latter, a first-round pick by the Leafs last year, is leaving Miami University and likely is bound for the Oshawa Generals of the OHL next season.
Former NHL bluelilner Phil Housley, who had a brief stint with the Leafs, has been named coach of the U.S. junior team.


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August 10, 2009
Miley Cyrus Finally 'Gets' RPattz's Charm & Apologizes for her 'Robby'-bashing :-)
Thanks, Hannah!
33 comments:
Too little too late. F-U Miley.ReplyDelete
No offense to possible Miley fans out there.
Team Robward. I stand corrected.
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 4:11 AM
^ so trueReplyDelete
Yeah, it's only because her poorly chosen words had backfired. We Twi-hards retain everything.ReplyDelete
Everyone gives in!
So obnoxious!!! One more reason I can't stand that girl.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 4:26 AM
hate her so much...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 4:26 AM
hate that girl:@ she just wants everyone to like her..cuz when she bashed about rob everyone (who loves twilight and rob) started hating her..and now thats the only reason she huged him...i'm really pissed off:@:@ i hope she cant come that close 2 him againn!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 4:40 AM
You guys are soo nice. Don't hate! Just be happy she's now one of us. (:ReplyDelete
Hanna Montona or what's her face is obnoxious and a dumb disney puppet.........sorry but I really hate her!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 4:59 AM
She expects a hug to fix all the bashing? Uhm, I don't think so bitch.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 5:03 AM
This girl is retarded. Why don't you go and take some more slutty pictures. Whore. This does't change anything Miley.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 5:12 AM
I thought she was supposed to be busy trying to ruin Radiohead or something? hahaha... doubt she'll get very far on that one...ReplyDelete
Oh yeah Radiohead hates her too, haaaha lol!ReplyDelete
Oh yeah! She's got it now! Take that! Miley baby, welcome to the addiction ;)ReplyDelete
she's a slut , bitch , mother of fucker and everything else that's "NAUGHTY".I can't believe little kids look up to a whore who plays the role of a sweet innocent country girl from an icon hig billy .The only reason she still has fame , $ and career its cuz of her father.I can't believe that slut is an icon .Her father write the lyrics and songs for her cuz ms.diva bitch doesn't know how to write lyrics and a song.I fucking hate her so much I wish her the wrose luck anyone can get or die already.I bet she's going to become like a Lisandy Lohan.lmao !ReplyDelete
Miley-Milky I mean miley get die or die ?once and for all!And melt in hell!And you can not call yourself a Twihard and be near Robward!
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 6:03 AM
So, I am not a fan of hers, but come on! She's still just a kid, take her opinions with a grain of salt and chill.ReplyDelete
Like I said, I am NOT a fan of hers and very much a fan of Mr. Pattinson and the whole Twilight saga. However, as an adult, I draw the line at attacking children...even if " They started it."
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 6:28 AM
^^ She is not a "child"ReplyDelete
She isn't a child , she's a bitch =] anonymous above ^ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 6:41 AM
Do u really believe that she's SORRY????? THAT'S ALL ****!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 6:54 AM
^^ She is not a "child"...ReplyDelete
I respectfully disagree. Miley is only 16, therefore, not an adult. She is still just a kid. I'm not saying she acts like one...she clearly seeks attention far beyond her years. I'm sorry that she does not have the kind parents who act like adults instead of trying to be her friend. Her outfit tonight is an example. A decent parent would not have let their child out of the house dressed like that.
However, my point is that despite the fact that she would like the world to see her as a grown woman, she isn't....By law and by behavior.
I am simply saying that I am not comfortable with verbally attacking kids(whether they act like it or not) and I would hope that even though Miley is not someone we are a fan of, we would all choose to take the high road and show some class.
I mean no disrespect to any of you, this is only my opinion. :)
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 7:02 AM
hahaha here's a vid of Miley's performance and you can see Rob in the front row.. can't tell who else is there though.. I think Nikki is like clapping along and kinda dancing with the music???ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM
like anyone cares what that brat thinksReplyDelete
- michelleAugust 10, 2009 at 2:54 PM
I definitely think we shouldn't say we hate her cause we all don't personally know her and for what she said about rob that is so true.. finally, she's catching on :]ReplyDelete
- Danish Twi-loverAugust 10, 2009 at 3:13 PM
Hmph, silly little girl. OFF COURSE she changed her mind after hugging him :-D Who wouldn't be dazzled by that ;-)ReplyDelete
^^^ dazzled! I totall agree! Thanks Danish Twi-lover!ReplyDelete
- treehuggerAugust 10, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Yes. It's true that we don't know her personally. We know a persona that she exibits and I don't care for it. To me her tweet was soley for the purpse of bragging.
The video clip Anon 9/10 2:02am displayed was case in point. She is a 16 year dancing like that? In that whore ensamble? Dancing on a pole? OMG! I swear, it never fails, Disney 'actresses' and 'singers' (I put them in quotes because they are neither nor are the sluttiest, seriously!!! God if Walt Disney were alive today, I would definately not like what and how Disney operates...SHAMEFUL!!!!!!!!!
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 5:41 PM
@ TreehuggerReplyDelete
I agree. I hate how she was referring to him as 'Robby' like the bitch knew him or something. And this girl is who all these younger girls are looking up to? Video from Anon aug. 10, 2:02AM ----------> Dispicable!!!!!!!!! Doesn't she have any shame or a shred of self respect???????????????????????????????????
- chloe25August 10, 2009 at 5:54 PM
it's about time no one can resist his charm :)ReplyDelete
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GAWD..Shut UP Miley. you are the most anoying girl EVER.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Like, DUH!!! Glad she's come to her senses : )ReplyDelete
Do 16 y.o lap dance on ppl?Strip dance?Take nude pics , and post them at the web and send it your boyfriend?Date an underwear model and 6 yrs older than you?dress like a slut?ReplyDelete
That's Miley =] I don't believe what that bitch said.And what the hell?"Robby"?
- AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 7:13 AM
she hugged him once and thinks she can referr to him as this name nobody has ever called him ! i swear she only posted that to make tuns of people jealous!ReplyDelete


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Accompanying clips of the film will be a panel of experts discussing the movie in greater detail as well as its relevance to the current economic crisis. The event will be moderated by Ali Velshi and Christine Romans, hosts of "Your $$$$$." The panel guests will include Concord Coalition President Peter Peterson, former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker, former Office of Management and Budget Director Alice Rivlin, and former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley. The program will be shown Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2:00 PM EST and Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM EST.
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Earlier this month, we showed you images of the rumored "Aqua" Air Jordan 5. Now we get a look at some more detailed images, via The Closet Collectors.
The biggest change we noticed was the use of black suede as the base, compared to the white leather familiar with the classic Grape 5s. As of now, there's debate on if these will officially be called the "Aqua 5s" or "Black Grapes," but either way these will definitely fly off the shelves when an official release date drops. We'll keep you guys updated for sure.


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Michael R. Bocksnick, 59, is charged with delivery of a controlled substance after selling in excess of 3.5 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant within the last two months, according to ASP Investigator Tony Haley.
Prior to his arrest Tuesday, Bocksnick was released from the Pope County Detention Center on a $30,000 bond he received March 7 for a possession of a controlled substance and two delivery of methamphetamine charges. Bocksnick was arrested during a traffic stop in Cleburne County after allegedly selling .5 grams of methamphetamine to an informant on July 22, 2011. Bocksnick then allegedly sold 1 gram of methamphetamine on July 27 to another informant.
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Tigers-Twins finale turns heated late
Tempers flare in ninth inning after plunkings
By Jason Beck / MLB.com
"Our pitcher lost his cool out there," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said.
With that, what was hoped to be a division-clinching celebration for the Tigers ended up a longer Thursday afternoon for both them and the Twins, capping an already emotional series in an 8-3 Minnesota win.
The inside pitches began long before Mijares took the mound. Nate Robertson's third-inning pitch off Denard Span's right side was the first. Minnesota starter Scott Baker hit Marcus Thames with a fourth-inning pitch and, after Thames slid hard into second base on Orlando Cabrera to break up a double play, threw a breaking ball high and inside on Thames his next time up in the fifth, drawing a stare out to the mound from Thames.
It's a rare look from a player who almost never flashes his temper.
"Nah, that's my buddy," Thames said jokingly afterward. "That's a happy look."
That seemed to be the end of it until the bottom of the eighth, when the Tigers started to rally against Twins reliever Matt Guerrier. Mijares entered to face Adam Everett, a teammate in Minnesota last year, and threw a pitch that veered just behind his shoulder blades.
Home-plate umpire Angel Hernandez immediately warned Mijares and the Tigers dugout, prompting Leyland to come out to argue the timing. Once Hernandez ejected him, Leyland's third ejection of the season, Leyland had his say with him as well as first-base umpire and crew chief Randy Marsh.
An inning earlier, Hernandez made a controversial call, ruling that Ramon Santiago took off too early from first base while tagging up on right fielder Span's catch in foul territory. Replays showed Santiago timed the play correctly.
"I think when you have to call it with the naked eye, it's a lot more difficult than it is when you go down and watch a replay," said Leyland, rarely one to comment on calls. "That's in fairness to any umpire. Obviously, after watching it, it was a legitimate tag."
Leyland declined comment on the ejection.
Once the Tigers took the field for the ninth inning, reliever Jeremy Bonderman threw a first-pitch fastball inside that hit the inside of Delmon Young's right knee, dropping Young to the ground in pain. Hernandez immediately ejected Bonderman, then did the same with catcher Gerald Laird once he went face-to-face with Hernandez and yelled.
"I just said something to Angel," Laird said. "That's basically it. Other than that, it's nothing."
Young got back up and started pointing and shouting to his own dugout as the benches emptied. No punches were thrown, and players essentially ended up staring at each other while Hernandez and the rest of the crew tried to keep the peace.
Asked later, Young confirmed he was pointing at Mijares.
"He's got to understand to learn how to play the game," Young said. "This is not the Minor Leagues up here."
Young knows several Tigers players from his older brother Dmitri, who played in Detroit from 2002-2006. He had no issue with Bonderman or anyone else.
"They are playing the game the way it's supposed to be played," Young said. "That's the same way we play it. We didn't need any of this to happen -- two teams going down to the wire in a pennant race, to have players injured or suspended over nothing."
Neither team, obviously, is hoping that happens, nor did they want tensions to linger. To that end, Gardenhire explained his side to Leyland.
"We told them we screwed up," Gardenhire said. "They did what they had to do, and it's over with. They did the right thing with what they had to do, and we screwed up. Guy just lost his composure.
"I have no clue why [Mijares] let the ball fly like that. It's all been taken care of."
Jason Beck 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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November 28, 2012
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Summer is coming, be aware of chemical hazards to children
Hydrocarbons, a chemical compound commonly found in household items from cleaning products to gasoline, are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States. A new study by researchers at the Central Ohio Poison Center and the Center for Injury Research and Policy, both at Nationwide Children's Hospital, found these injuries are most likely to occur during months when the weather is warm and are associated with activities such as mowing lawns, use of Tiki torches and use of lighter fluid for outdoor cooking.
According to the study, published online May 6, 2013 and in the June 2013 print issue of Pediatrics, 31 percent of hydrocarbon exposure incidents were reported during the summer with 17 to 19 percent being reported during winter months.
During the 10-year study period, 66,000 calls were made to regional poison centers and more than 40,000 emergency department visits were reported regarding exposure to hydrocarbons in children under the age of 5. The study also found that these incidents most frequently occurred in boys, and in children between one and two years of age. Gasoline was the product most commonly associated with ED visits and calls to poison centers and exposures occurred during the refueling of a vehicle.
"The good news is that the number of injuries has declined significantly between 2000 and 2009 because of changes in packaging laws and public awareness," said study co-author Heath Jolliff, DO, associate medical director for the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children's. "Unfortunately, more children are poisoned from hydrocarbons because of incidents at home, demonstrating a greater need for preventive education for parents."
Hydrocarbons are chemicals such as gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, lamp oil, mineral oil, and some cleaning solvents. They are most dangerous when children swallow and choke on the chemical, breathing it into their lungs, leading to pulmonary injury.
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Thatgamecompany set to debut new game this year
The first game from thatgamecompany since the end of its three-game deal with Sony is aiming for a reveal sometime this year, co-founder Jenova Chen has told VG247, with a decision on its publisher "in the next month".
The Unfinished Swan: Dallas and Chen on PSN indie dev
Giant Sparrow's The Unfinished Swan continues Sony and PSN's support for the artistic indie. Johnny Cullen talks to creative director Ian Dallas and thatgamecompany co-founder Jenova Chen.
Once upon a time: how Journey nearly became an MMO
Journey took the path less traveled on its way to becoming a bestselling adventure. Nathan Grayson sojourns with thatgamecompany's Jenova Chen and Robin Hunicke.
Chen: "It's our games that make us assholes"
Journey developer Jenova Chen has told Eurogamer he believes it's game content itself that turns people into multiplayer idiots.
Thatgamecompany "very lucky" to sign with Sony
Thatgamecompany co-founder Jenova Chen has said the studio got "very lucky" by signing with Sony.
thatgamecompany: No DLC or sequel for Journey
So Journey's pretty much the greatest. It's a few hours of pure exploratory bliss – short and sweet as its scarves are irresistibly snazzy. It is, to be frank, exactly what it needs to be. And that's why Jenova Chen and the rest of thatgamecompany aren't in any hurry to mess with perfection.
Initial Journey settings included forests, cities, mountain trails
Thatgamecompany was looking at other settings for Journey before it settled on the desert, studio co-founder Jenova Chen.
Thatgamecompany "exploring ways to bring our games to bigger audience"
Thatgamecompany has said its looking at ways to expand beyond just PlayStation platforms and take its games to "a bigger audience".
Journey development complete, release date TBC
2012 just got a whole lot more attractive; Journey is finished.
Sony confirms TGC's Journey for spring 2012 - info inside
Sony's announced this afternoon that Journey will arrive in spring 2012.
thatgamecompany's Journey is a "unique, beautiful thing"
thatgamecompany's Jenova Chen talks about the studio's next title Journey as we see a new demo for the game in London.
Jenova Chen: Hardcore games are not useful, relevant or accessible
Lauded designer Jenova Chen, founder of thatgamecompany and creator of flOw and Flower, has described fighting and shooting games in harsh terms – but confirmed he enjoys and values them anyway.
That Game Company's Journey detailed at E3 briefing
With Flower being one of PSN's stand-out products, Jenova Chen's That Game Company's next step has always been one of interest. Dan Boutros went along to see the firm's next title, Journey, in LA during E3 week. This is what came back.
Flower boss: "We're not going to have a game by 2011"
Thatgamecompany's Jenova Chen said at GDC last week that the firm will not release a new game this year.
"Games need to have more mature content", says thatgamecompany's Jenova Chen
While speaking at develop regarding thatgamecompany's flOw and Flower, Jenova Chen told attendees that games need more mature content by way of emotional engagement, not necessarily violence. Otherwise titles become nothing more than "toys". "I never see that sense of thrill any more in today's games," he said. "Yes, today's games are more real and […]
Flower creator: Gaming "decisions are based on who has the better-looking character"
A renaissance of sorts is happening in the games industry, according to Flower creator Jenova Chen. He feels that new developers now coming out of college will usher in a new era of cheaper and more emotional content. "All these companies are designing these games particularly to these groups; they never really focus on the […]
That Game Company's Chen explains Flower
That Game Company director and co-founder Jenova Chen explained to Kotaku that the theme of Flower is "Life in Balance." "As reflected in flOw, That Game Company's goal is explore what is possible to communicate through video games, from the complex concept of evolution and adaptation to the power found in a simple potted flower," […]
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Jenova Chen: Hardcore games are not useful, relevant or accessible
"Games need to have more mature content", says thatgamecompany's Jenova Chen
Flower creator: Gaming "decisions are based on who has the better-looking character"


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text: As is their wont, ESPN switched suddenly from the fine Martin - Pavel 1st set (at 4-4) to cover Williams versus Craybas in its incredbly meaningless excruciating entirety. Worse is that at the outset neither expert commentator would opine: "Look, I think this will be a mismatch or blow out." Sure, I understnd why they show Serena and I am hardly a basher of the WTA -- I relish competitive WTA matches greatly -- but this was just a waste of very limited coverage. Why would these two experts not just speak the truth? Instead: "This is a good test for Serena as Jill is a counter puncher." Yes and maybe if Jill was on fire it would have been 2 and 3! The reality is that Serena employs higher skilled hitting partners and I and others would sooner see her play them. Yes, a good test for Serena! The refused to break from the carnage even as Martin and Pavel went to a tiebreaker. I am not naive and know this is what we'll get all spring and summer, it's just that the commentators should tell it as it is.


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SOUTH JAMAICA, N.Y. - After a two-game schedule on Friday, the iS8/Nike Fall Tip-Off Classic's playoff action continued on Saturday, as 12 of the tournament's elite clashed in six match-ups on the hardwood of the Intermediate School 8 gymnasium in South Jamaica, N.Y.
The only day this weekend where spectators could come to see the Classic, round one wrapped up with some fierce competition advancing to the iS8's Sweet 16, where they will play the tournament's top seeds.
With the stakes being high, it was expected that all squads would bring their best game, highlighted by their best players. However, three contests displayed major lopsided victories where only one of the two contenders in each matchup were eager enough to effectively fight to make it to the iS8's second round.
Playaz Club-Juniors Bump Kendall Madison, 62-49
In a game where the pace had slowed to a coffee drip, Playaz Club-Juniors (N.J.) and the Kendall Madison Playaz appeared to be balanced in talent, skill and game speed. Playaz Club led by only six points in the first quarter, 17-11. It was more of the same in the second quarter, as Playaz led 30-21 at halftime.
Plagued by low rebounding numbers and the inability to cash in on the high-percentage shots on the inside, Kendall Madison could not overcome the near double-digit deficit into which it had fallen. Instead, the Playaz Club just increased its advantage to as much as 16 points, 42-26, late in the third period.
With no answer in sight to stifle and match the Playaz' point production, Kendall Madison was stuck with no chance to advance.
Playaz Club-Juniors' Mike Young recorded a game-high 20 points, while teammate Kavon Stewart added 11 points. In the loss, Kendall Madison's Anthony White scored a team-high 15 points.
Playaz Club-Juniors will play the New York Panthers on Saturday, Oct. 16, at Intermediate School 8. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:15 p.m.
Washington, Riviere Lead Slowbucks Over Bayshore, 80-52
Sometimes big things come in small sizes and sometimes big things come in big sizes. However, Slowbucks.TV/2 The Rack had both.
With the one-two punch of the high-low combination of Jordan Washington (team-high 23 points, 19 in the first half) and Jameike Riviere (20 points in three quarters, 11 in the third phase), Slowbucks pounded Bayshore to advance to the second round of the playoffs, 80-52.
At first, Bayshore was not an easy competitor. In fact, despite holding a 21-13 advantage, which was extended to 10 points, 23-13, in the second quarter, Slowbucks.TV/2 The Rack was forced into a lull by Bayshore. Led by Byson Lissiter (26 points, 15 in the first half), Bayshore was able to cut the deficit down to a three-point differential, 25-22, at the 4:50 mark of the second period.
Still, Slowbucks' Washington dunked the ball in the well each time teammate point guard Riviere fed him on the inside. And, just like that, Slowbucks/2 The Rack went on a 16-6 run for the remaining 4:41 of the half, closing out the first stanza 41-28.
In the third quarter, Bayshore attempted to find footing to climb the huge mountain of a deficit in front of them. But, Slowbucks kept moving forward.
Riviere effectively facilitated the offense, as well as directly contributed to the point production with jumpers, lay-ups and free throw opportunities. His efforts extended Slowbucks/2 The Rack's advantage to 26 points by the three-minute mark of the tertiary period.
Slowbucks led by as much as 30 points in the fourth quarter, 78-48.
Slowbucks' Tarik Raynor added 15 points to the win.
Slowbucks/2 The Rack will play NIA Prep International on Friday, Oct. 14, at Intermediate School 8. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Shooting Stars Rocket Over Starrett City, 70-41
Starrett City, which were without the services of key player Tyler Whitehead, trailed Shooting Stars quickly, never changing the course of the game. Taking an early six-point advantage, 16-10, Shooting Stars never relinquished its hold on the game, advancing to the second round on a 70-41 trouncing.
In the second quarter, Shooting Stars lifted its lead to 15 points, 30-15, after a nice string of action from Steven Gomez (game-high tie 20 points, 14 in the first half). Overall, Shooting Stars proved too hot for Starrett City to handle, not being able to get consecutive shots off outside or inside.
Shooting Stars' bigs kept Starrett from getting warmed up by staying on each board and loose ball.
By halftime, Shooting Stars led by 10 points, 30-20.
With the paint remaining fruitless for Starrett and Shooting Stars continuing its momentum in the third quarter, Shooting Stars elevated its lead to 23 points, 50-27, after K.J. Lee (game-high tie 20 points) netted a deuce just before the close of the quarter.
Shooting Stars led by as much as 32 points, 70-38, late in the fourth and final phase.
Shooting Stars' Kentan Facey added 14 points to the win. Meanwhile, Starrett City's Ibra Toure and Lavar Harewood netted a team-high 12 and nine points, respectively, in the loss.
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Sony Xperia S Review
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Sony is starting fresh after 10 years of marriage with Ericsson, and thus the Xperia S marks a whole lot of firsts for it. It is the first handset branded simply "Sony", as well as the first with the new "Iconic Identity" design of the renamed Xperia NXT line. That's the big picture, but the device itself also consists of elements that have never been in a Sony smartphone, like an HD display, multicore chipset and microSIM card slot...
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Jeter takes home Clemente Award
Yanks captain recognized for charitable efforts, superb play
By Mark Newman / MLB.com
NEW YORK -- Sharlee Jeter remembers the time when she was coaching a youth baseball team in Washington Heights not far from Yankee Stadium, helping her old brother, Derek, as usual with his Turn 2 Foundation and its efforts to help kids.
"They had never played organized ball," Sharlee said. "I was coaching them, and then one day I had to go on a trip. My kids had never scored a run. Ever. I couldn't be there that day. Derek had that one day that he filled in for me and coached them, and they scored their first run.
"He claims that was why they scored their one run, because he was coaching them that day. I know better, but that's just the way he is."
Sharlee loves to joke about her brother and vice versa, and together they and their parents were all together in a room at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night for a magical moment in their family's history. Jeter broke away from his preparations for the ensuing World Series Game 2 because he was the 2009 recipient of the Robert Clemente Award presented by Chevy.
Bestowed annually since 1971, the award recognizes the Major League Baseball player who combines a dedication to giving back to the community with outstanding skills on the baseball field. In 1973, the award was named in honor of Clemente, who died in a plane crash on Dec. 31, 1972, while on a humanitarian mission to assist earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
"Hi, Momma," Jeter said as he entered the big interview room and saw his mother, Dorothy, sitting there in the front row between his father, Charles, and Sharlee. Also at the head table were Commissioner Bud Selig; Vera Clemente, Roberto's widow and MLB's newly appointed Goodwill Ambassador; Dan Adamcheck, regional sales and marketing manager for Chevrolet; and emcee Bob Costas. It was the same setting where Jeter has appeared for postseason interviews, and highly unusual to have this annual award go to someone who is right in the thick of World Series action -- and in his own ballpark.
"Obviously, we're very excited we're in the World Series, but it's nice to get an opportunity to focus on something that really has to do with something more than baseball," Jeter said in accepting the award. "It has to do with community work and giving back to the community. I think people in our position should take advantage of it. They should try to give back as much as possible. I know I'm being awarded for this right now, but there's a lot of players that give back to the community, and I think everyone should be commended for that."
The presentation in that interview room and then on the field before Thursday night's first pitch is part of MLB's overall "Going Beyond" campaign that attaches a theme of community service or charity involvement to the first four games of the 105th Fall Classic. Game 1 was Welcome Back Veterans; Game 2 highlights the Roberto Clemente Award and Community Service/Volunteerism; Game 3 is Stand Up To Cancer; and Game 4 is Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI).
Jeter, 35, was selected from a list of 30 nominees, one from each Major League club, by a panel that included Selig and Vera Clemente. Fans also were able to vote at MLB.com for one of the 30 nominees. The winner of the fan vote was tallied as one vote among those cast by the selection panel.
"Major League Baseball is proud to honor Derek Jeter for the lasting impact the Turn 2 Foundation has made on youth in communities across the country," Selig said, referring to the charitable organization Jeter started in 1996. "In a year of career milestones for Derek, receiving the Roberto Clemente Award will inspire future generations of ballplayers and fans to give back to those in need. I would also like to thank Chevy for their continued support in honoring Roberto Clemente's legacy and spirit."
Selig told Jeter: "You're a wonderful role model not only for the youth of America but also for our players. You have been the face of baseball for many years, and you're truly deserving of this award. I don't want to embarrass Derek, but a player like Derek Jeter, it makes me very proud to be the Commissioner of baseball."
For Jeter, winning the award was another highlight in a special season, one in which he set the Yankees' all-time hits record and led his team back to the ultimate stage.
"This is a very special day for everyone involved with the Turn 2 Foundation," Jeter said. "Thank you to everyone at Major League Baseball, Chevy, and especially the Clemente family for this recognition. The Steinbrenner family and the Yankees organization have supported my work in the community my entire career, and I am very grateful for their encouragement. It is truly an honor to be mentioned alongside Roberto Clemente and the others who have won this award over the years."
Jeter is the third Yankees player to win the award, and the first in nearly a quarter century. The others were Ron Guidry and Don Baylor back-to-back in 1984-85. Jeter joins a distinguished group of winners that includes 13 Hall of Famers, such as Willie Mays (the first winner in 1971), Brooks Robinson, Al Kaline, Willie Stargell, Lou Brock, Rod Carew, Phil Niekro, Ozzie Smith and Kirby Puckett.
Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was last year's winner, and he said at the presentation that it was the most important individual honor he had received.
In 1996, Jeter turned a lifelong dream into reality when he established the Turn 2 Foundation to give back to the various communities that are a part of his life, including Western Michigan (he is from Kalamazoo); Tampa, Fla.; and New York. Since its launch, the Turn 2 Foundation has awarded more than $10 million in grants to create and support signature programs and activities that motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and "TURN 2" healthy lifestyles. Through these ventures, the Foundation strives to create outlets that promote academic excellence, leadership development and positive behavior.
Charles Jeter said his son was merely following the lead of one of the people he had looked up to the most: Hall of Famer Dave Winfield.
"Derek is a big fan of Winfield," Charles said. "He wanted to do that. He said when he got to the big leagues he wanted to start a foundation, and he did that in 1996. We started it back then when we didn't even know how long he'd be in the league. It was just a thing to give back to the community.
"I'm very proud of him. I'm even prouder that he has been involved with it for all this time. The seriousness, the commitment. This is a great award and it shows he's been recognized for something he feels is important.
"He's very happy."
Turn 2 is managed on a day-to-day basis by the Jeter family with Derek in a hands-on role. In addition to contributing his own funds, he hosts the annual Derek Jeter Celebrity Golf Classic and the Turn 2 Foundation Dinner to raise funds needed to continue programs such as Jeter's Leaders, Turn 2 Us Healthy Lifestyles, Turn 2 After School, Turn 2 Baseball Clinics, Proud to Be Me, Turn 2 Smart Moves, Holiday Express and the Turn 2 Endowed Scholarships.
The Turn 2 Foundation recently donated $500,000 to launch the Derek Jeter Academy at Phoenix House in Tampa, an outpatient counseling center for troubled teens combining individual and family substance-abuse treatment.
Jeter said in the presentation ceremony that people should see Sharlee with any questions about the foundation because "my sister is now running it."
Sharlee was approached about that and she deadpanned: "You don't believe that, do you? The minute an important decision comes up, he will tell me.
"He's really involved. He is the boss."
Sharlee said their parents brought them up to be givers.
"If you have more than you need, share it with someone else," she said. "They just raised us on, 'If you have a little, give a little. If you have a lot, give a lot.' We feel blessed that Derek is in the position he is in to do these things. He had a game plan and he did it. You know how much respect he has for this game. To get this award, he's just doing what he was raised to do."
Jeter, one of few bright spots for the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series with his three hits off Phillies winning pitcher Cliff Lee, is well on his way now to joining the select list of players who won the Clemente Award and then made the Hall of Fame.
Jeter finished the regular season with 2,747 career hits, and he provided one of the most moving moments of the entire year in baseball when he tied and then passed Lou Gehrig for the most hits in franchise history.
How he has lived his life on the field is how he has lived it off the field: free of the headline controversies that hover over so many other superstars, always an inspiration.
"My heartfelt congratulations to Derek Jeter, who truly embodies the purpose and spirit of the Roberto Clemente Award," Vera Clemente said. "I also wish to thank all of this year's award nominees, Major League Baseball, Chevy and other members of our global baseball family for their tireless efforts. They exemplify the importance of community service and the profound impact that baseball continues to have in making the world a better place."
MLB also announced at the presentation that Vera Clemente has been named a goodwill ambassador for MLB. In this capacity, she will serve as a spokesperson to fans around the world to promote the importance of courage and character, the values displayed by her late husband.
"We are honored to welcome Vera Clemente as an ambassador for Major League Baseball," Selig said. "In addition to reaching out to the Latin American and Caribbean communities, our goal is that Vera, through her words and actions, will serve as a beacon for fans around the world to join baseball in our commitment to providing for the under-served. It was Roberto's generosity that inspired generations to give back, and we are proud to continue that today."
Clemente will help promote baseball within the U.S. and around the world, with an emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean. In the U.S., she will help further the development of MLB initiatives and provide a forum for fans in Latin American and Caribbean communities. She also will help raise awareness of MLB and its role in the community beyond baseball and encourage worldwide participation in MLB community initiatives.
"I've always been working not only in Puerto Rico but different countries, with youngsters, baseball leagues, all the ages, and schools, students, and I do the things Roberto always did with the kids, and in different countries, too," Clemente said. "This opportunity will be good for me, you know, to keep working hard with this new era to provide more advice for the children to be better, and when they have the ability, for example, in baseball or any other sport, for them to be a star. Derek Jeter is a good example of that."
Mark Newman is enterprise editor of MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Oct. 16
Why even bother with the knee excuse?
9:56 p.m. — Intersection of Stickney Point Road and Gateway Avenue. Driving Under the Influence. A deputy stopped an SUV after he observed it matched the description of a vehicle that reportedly had been involved in an altercation in the 9100 block of Midnight Pass Road. The deputy reported that the occupants admitted to having been in the fight. While the occupants were talking, the deputy said he was overcome by the odor of alcohol coming from the driver. A second deputy who came to the scene as backup said that when he arrived, the first deputy was talking to the driver outside of the SUV. The driver was swaying heavily, the second deputy reported, adding that he also smelled the strong odor of alcohol. When the second deputy asked where the driver had been, the driver said he had been at a restaurant on the Key. The driver then volunteered that he had had three or four mixed drinks. When the second deputy asked whether he had any physical disabilities or was taking any prescription medication, the driver then pointed to one of his knees and said he had had surgery on his right leg. However, the driver said, it affected his range of motion only when he was bending that knee backward. The second deputy then asked if the knee problem was causing the driver to exhibit difficulty in performing the sobriety exercises. The driver said, "No," and he slurred the word, the deputy reported. After the driver continued to have problems performing the exercises, he was arrested and transported to the jail. There, he blew .245 and .235 when an officer administered the breathalyzer test to him on two occasions.
Oct. 18
Guilty in this case of a temper tantrum
3:25 p.m. — 2300 block of Stickney Point Road. Disturbance. A bank teller told a deputy that a man had attempted to make a transaction at the bank but found he did not have enough money in his account to cover it. He became verbally abusive, the teller said, and was asked to leave the business. When he refused, the teller called 911. The deputy warned the man to leave the premises and not return, but the deputy told the complainant that no crime had been committed.
Drummed off the beach
1:41 p.m. — 900 block of Beach Road. Grand Theft. A woman reported the theft of her purse and its contents from the Siesta Public Beach. She said she laid the purse on the beach while the Drum Circle was performing. She was watching her children, she said, and not keeping an eye on the purse. When she finally went back to get the purse, it was gone. The purse contained her keys, $40 in cash, her driver's license, her Social Security card and a credit card. The deputy reported no suspects in the case.
Oct. 19
You really don't have to tell us twice
12:51 a.m. — 7300 block of Point of Rocks Road. Suspicious Incident. A homeless man reported that the owner of a vacant house under renovation had given him permission to sleep outside the house because problems earlier had occurred on the property. Two 21-year-old men and a 19-year-old came onto the property and walked around the wooden fence that separates it from an adjoining property's clubhouse. When they walked up to the house, the homeless man confronted them. They ran away from him, then went around the fence again. The homeless man reported that he saw the three young men kick the wooden fence to get through it. The responding deputy found boards missing from the fence. However, the deputy said if the men had kicked the boards to get through the fence, the boards would have split or broken. The deputy found the boards near the fence in good condition; they just needed to be nailed back in place. The three young men said they knew the previous owner of the residence and had received permission from that person to fish on the property as well as to use it as a cut-through to the adjacent property. The men denied having taken the boards off the fence. The deputy contacted the current homeowner, who said he did not want the three young men on the property. The deputy warned them not to trespass again. The deputy also told the young men to stay away from the house because it was unsafe.