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League joins Dodgers, ready to contribute
By Ken Gurnick and Alex Angert / MLB.com
And just like that, his career with Seattle was over. On Tuesday, League's career with Los Angeles was just beginning, as he sat in front of his new locker in a Dodger uniform surrounded by his new teammates. For League, the trade came as bittersweet news.
"I'm just sad to leave Seattle, where I held my home for the last three years," he said. "But I'm also very excited to start a new chapter and play for a team that is in a race right now. I'm happy to be here and I'm ready to contribute."
League has struggled this year, posting an 0-5 record with a 3.53 ERA and nine saves in 46 games. However, he is just one year removed from an All-Star game appearance and a season with 37 saves in 42 chances.
Manager Don Mattingly said Kenley Jansen remains the team's closer, with League sliding into the eighth-inning role alongside Ronald Belisario. Mattingly, who described League as a pitcher with big-time stuff, said who he uses will depend on that night's matchup.
League, a right-hander, essentially replaces Josh Lindblom in the bullpen after Tuesday's trade that sent the former Dodgers right-hander to the Phillies for Shane Victorino.
"Throughout my career, I have pitched anywhere from the fifth inning to the ninth, even sometimes past that," League said. "I'm ready to pitch where they see me being the most successful."
Dodgers' clubhouse abuzz after slew of deals
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers clubhouse was already buzzing with the recent addition of Hanley Ramirez. That feeling has multiplied now with Los Angeles trading for another speedster from the National League East in Shane Victorino.
With the acquisitions of relievers Randy Choate and Brandon League bolstering the bullpen, and Ramirez and Victorino adding consistency to the lineup, the players were ready to start making their own noise.
"We are getting better, better and better. There is no doubt about it," Ramirez said.
"The front office is doing everything they can to improve the ballclub. Now, it's up to us to do our job on the field."
The Dodgers entered Tuesday in a virtual tie atop the NL West with the Giants, who added their own outfielder from Philadelphia on Monday in Hunter Pence.
From Day 1, the new ownership group has pledged a commitment to winning as soon as possible, and the players are pleased to see the front office owning up to its promises.
"As long as you get the right mix of people and the right guys in here, it's definitely going to help," Mark Ellis said. "I think they have done a good job recognizing what we need on this team. "
After positioning themselves to be in the pennant race during the first three months of the season, the Dodgers are excited about the possibilities down the stretch. The Giants and D-backs have both made moves this week to make the NL West race an exciting one, but the Dodgers think they now have what it takes.
"We've already seen what Hanley brings," A.J. Ellis said. "His energy on the field is outstanding -- offense, defense, running the bases. Shane Victorino, everyone knows what he does."
While Ellis was excited to see players like Ramirez and Victorino added to the team, there was a bittersweet feeling due to the departure of Josh Lindblom.
Ellis, like many others in the Dodgers clubhouse, had a close friendship with Lindblom and said it is going to take some time for him to figure out what he wants to personally say to his friend and former teammate. However, he did acknowledge how important of a player Lindblom was to Los Angeles.
"One thing that nobody can ever take away or forget is that we wouldn't be in this position without Josh Lindblom and what he's done to help us get to this spot," Ellis said. "He's picked up so many big innings for us in the bullpen and he filled so many different roles. Without him, there is a good chance we wouldn't even be in a position to make trade acquisitions."
Lilly 'a little sore' after first rehab appearance
LOS ANGELES -- With no Ryan Dempster trade, the Dodgers still have rookie Stephen Fife scheduled to start Wednesday and still are waiting on injured pitcher Ted Lilly to return from a sore shoulder.
Lilly, who made his first rehab appearance Sunday with two scoreless innings for Class A Rancho Cucamonga, sounded only lukewarm about his progress on Tuesday.
"I'm feeling OK. A little sore," said Lilly, tentatively scheduled to make another rehab start Friday. "We'll see how it goes the next few days.
"I don't feel as good as I did at the beginning of Spring Training. My pitches are not where I like. Part of that is just missing so much time. I'm a bit of a feel pitcher, and I kind of need to be able to add and subtract and move the ball around to be effective."
Lilly was 5-1 with a 3.14 ERA when he went on the disabled list on May 24.
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. Alex Angert is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The move immediately shielded the permit-holders' names and ZIP codes from disclosure. Beebe, a Democrat, previously said he would let the bill become law Monday without his signature, believing a 2009 compromise among legislators and the media that allowed limited disclosure was appropriate.
A spokesman for the governor said Beebe wouldn't object.
"The governor does not condone the signing and of course we always worry about setting a precedent even when it's within the allowed powers," Beebe spokesman Matt DeCample said. "The governor also recognizes the unique set of circumstances with this bill and because of that we're not going to raise any objections."
Beebe was in Washington on Friday at the National Governors Association's winter meeting.
Arkansas' lieutenant governor's post is largely ceremonial and it is rare for an acting governor to take official action on such a grand scale. The last time was in 2003, when then-Lt. Gov. Win Rockefeller approved a special license plate honoring the Boy Scouts of America. In 1993, then-Senate President Jerry Jewell granted executive clemency to two convicts and also granted two pardons, leading to major reforms in how clemency requests are handled.
Darr, a Republican, told reporters he decided to sign the bill after talking with Sen. Bruce Holland, the bill's sponsor, and that his office notified Beebe's office of his intent.
"Having been an outspoken advocate for Second Amendment rights, I felt passionately that there should be no delays in signing this bill into law," Darr said in a statement issued by his office.
Arkansas law had already exempted all but the names and ZIP codes of concealed carry permit-holders from release. Beebe said that compromise was sufficient but that he wouldn't veto sealing the records because this year's bill had overwhelming support in both chambers. The Legislature needs only a simple majority in both chambers to override a veto.
Governors often demonstrate opposition to bills by letting them become law without their signatures.
Holland, R-Greenwood, proposed making the entire list secret in response to a New York newspaper's decision to publish the names and addresses of concealed carry permit holders following the December shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., that killed 20 children and 6 adults.
Darr said he doesn't plan to sign into law a bill approved this week that would ban most abortions 20 weeks into pregnancy. Beebe has said he has questions about whether the bill is constitutional but hasn't said whether he will veto it.
Rep. Andy Mayberry, the bill's sponsor, said he told Darr he didn't want him to sign the measure into law while Beebe was gone.
"I certainly don't want to sidestep Governor Beebe in that process," said Mayberry, R-Hensley.
Darr didn't rule out signing any other bills if Beebe is out of the state.
"If he said it's something he's not going to sign and I believed in it and if I asked the member or they asked me to sign it, would I do so? Yes." Darr said.
In 1993, Jewell granted clemency to a convicted murderer and a prisoner serving 50 years for drug conviction, legislators mandated a 30-day comment period for prisons-related cases. Jewell held the office temporarily while then-Gov. Jim Guy Tucker attended Bill Clinton's inauguration and there was a vacancy in the lieutenant governor's office.

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CHICO -- A suspect accused of burglarizing several homes and stabbing one resident apologized during an interview with officers and offered his advice, according to Chico police.
"Please keep your windows locked and doors secured because there is way more horrible people out there," Sgt. Rob Merrifield quoted William Martin as saying Thursday.
Martin, 31, is being held in Butte County Jail in Oroville on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, vehicle theft and two counts of burglary, according to a Chico Police Department press release.
Police allege that just after midnight Thursday, Martin and Dylon Wagoner, 18, went to a home on the 200 block of East First Avenue and burglarized it. Police said Martin climbed through an open window, took electronics and car keys, loaded the property into the car and left in it.
Merrifield said many burglars have become brazen. The men knew people were home and allegedly went in to steal anyway.
"It's not like he's unaware there's people there," he said.
Later, Martin allegedly entered an unlocked apartment about 3:30 a.m. Thursday on the 1100 block of Magnolia Avenue but was surprised by the 22-year-old resident who returned home, Merrifield said. The resident threw Martin to the ground and wrestled with him but let him go when he realized the suspect was stabbing him.
The resident received stitches for the stab wounds to his arm, Merrifield said.
The suspect got away.
"When he was confronted, he didn't have any hesitation using a weapon to get away," Merrifield said. "It's definitely a dangerous situation."
About 9:45 a.m. Thursday, officer Don Finkbiner noticed a Kia Sorento driving recklessly near 10th Avenue and The Esplanade and attempted to stop the driver, police reported. The driver evaded the officer but then hit a telephone pole and a parked vehicle. Three occupants fled on foot but were soon arrested.
Officers arrested Martin, Wagoner and Malia Lampkin, 22.
Police recovered property from the East First Avenue burglary in the car and on one of the suspects, as well as finding the car stolen from East First Avenue abandoned near The Esplanade and MacDonald Avenue, Merrifield said.
Officers also found clothing that matched the description of the Magnolia Avenue burglary and stabbing, police reported.
Wagoner was booked into the Butte County Jail in Oroville on suspicion of hit-and-run and burglary.
Lampkin was arrested on a probation violation.
Police will work to investigate whether the suspects were involved in any other Chico thefts, Merrifield said.
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text: Experienced something last night in a match that I've never encountered in 17 years of tennis! I wasn't sure what to here so I gave him the point. What's the correct ruling here: I was serving the ball and my opponent was putting some rediculous backspin on his return (in part because he really didn't know how to hit a ball properly). He once put such rediculous backspin on the ball that it hit the ground and before I could get to the ball it bounced back over the net. Had it either continued on its normal path or even just died I would have been able to get there but the way this happend I wasn't able to even have a chance at the ball. Is this just his point? Curious how it should be scored. I've never seen anything like this before.


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James was born on Sept. 4, 1953, in Burkburnett, Texas, to James and Emma Griner.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vikki; a brother, John Griner; and a sister, Doris Griner.
James is survived by three children, Dallas Renfroe, Kami Griner and Kayla Griner; two siblings, Pat Ketchum and Danny Griner; and one grandchild, Emmalee Renfroe.
Memorial service will be at noon, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at his home in Delaware.
To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.


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Scotland bring in Ryan and Scott
ESPN Staff
January 4, 2013
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Scotland have drafted in Dean Ryan and Steve Scott on interim contracts for the forthcoming Six Nations.
Ryan and Scott will work alongside temporary boss Scott Johnson throughout the tournament and will link-up with fellow coaches Matt Taylor, Duncan Hodge and Massimo Cuttitta in Scotland's backroom staff. Ex-Gloucester boss Ryan, who was recently appointed as a consultant for RaboDirect PRO12 side Dragons, will take charge of the forwards while Scott, who was sacked by Sale earlier this season, will take on the skills coach position.
Ryan said: "I've responded to an invitation from Scott to assist the Scotland management team over the next 12 weeks and will look to bring my experience to bear to give Scotland players the best opportunity to represent their country in the best way."
Scottish Rugby's CEO Mark Dodson heralded the appointments saying: "Dean will be with us for 12 weeks and will bring all his top-flight coaching savvy and experience to bear on our forward pack. Dean and Stevie will start work on Monday.
"I believe in Dean and Stevie that we have a combination here of hard-nosed experience and deep-rooted understanding of Scottish rugby and its players, which Scott Johnson and his management team will be able to call upon."
Johnson, who was appointed as Scotland's interim coach following Andy Robinson's decision to step down following their poor autumn Test series, added: "I'm delighted we have secured the services of Dean and Stevie for this year's Championship.
"To get people of their calibre mid-season is a real coup. Dean is a sound, knowledgeable, mature rugby man and Stevie, with his background of having played 11 times for Scotland, knows what it means to wear the jersey. With Matt, Hodgey and Massimo already fully engaged in Six Nations planning, we've now a management team in place for the start of the Championship next month."
Meanwhile, the SRU has also confirmed the Scotland A coaching staff for their match with the England Saxons on February 1. Head coach Shade Munro will be assisted by Scott Murray - Scotland's most-capped forward. Murray has been helping coach the Mont-de-Marsan forwards in the Top 14 but he will now link up with Scotland.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: CA03-828 DIVISION: 55 WILLIAM SMITH and JOHN WOOD Plaintiffs, vs. WAI KEUNG ANTONY TSANG Defendant. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: WAI KEUNG ANTONY TSANG, the unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming by, through, under, against the said WAI KEUNG ANTONY TSANG who is not known to be either dead or alive. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action in Complaint to Quiet Tax Title on the following property in St. Johns County, Florida: Lot 9 of Block 174, of ST. AUGUSTINE SHORES UNIT SIX, a Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 14, at Pages 40-46, of the Public Records of St. Johns County, Florida has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on David M. Andrews, plaintiff's attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 5358, St. Augustine, Florida, 32085, on or before February 9, 20 04 and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. DATED on January 2, 2004. CHERYL STRICKLAND Clerk of Court By Linda G. Barton As Deputy Clerk L35-4 Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2004
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May 10, 2009
Helloooo Gorgeous! (And Stephenie Meyer + Cameron Bright too)
EDIT: Vancity Allie has awesome photos & story of her evening at Blue Water Grill, including these below of Stephenie & Cameron Bright!
9 comments:
- AnonymousMay 10, 2009 at 3:42 AM
I thought she was married? Where is her ring?ReplyDelete
Good gawd he's yummy *swoon* :DReplyDelete
P.s. Ooh good call Anon!
Oh very YUMMY!ReplyDelete
Rob's definitely gorgeous, I just love that smile! I was thinking the same thing about the missing ring hmmmmm.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 10, 2009 at 7:52 AM
Rob looks good in plaid, not many people do. But hey I guess he can pull pretty much anything off:)ReplyDelete
I wish I could get me some of that ;)ReplyDelete
btw: what's your take on the legs all wrapped around each other? I'd love to know how such an invasion of privacy took place in the car, they both look pretty pissed, but like when you pass a car accident on the road, I just couldn't look away...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 10, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Love these pics. Rob is gorgeous. I feel stalkerish when i saw the pics of him and Kstew, but they seem to MAYBE lend some more truth to how close they are. Her boyfriend has not been around in a long time...ReplyDelete
Regarding the missing ring....maybe her husband finally had enough of her Twilight obssession. :).
A question though..if u go to the link, there are also pics of Rob in Venice CA. When?
So cool so cool so cool.ReplyDelete
I want to meet SM.


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Things you should do if you are a Clojure Contrib committer:
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- use the Maven Release option on build.clojure.org to make releases.
- coordinate with other committers before making changes to their libraries.
- accept contributions from others only if they have signed the CA (see http://clojure.org/contributing for the list) and if they submit a patch.
Things to avoid:
- please do not push to the release branches (names like 1.2.x). The Clojure/core team uses these to make the official, tested release.
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Is "Made in Canada" Enough to Sell BlackBerry 10?
All eyes are on Toronto today for Research In Motion's (now BlackBerry's) big reveal of the long-awaited, oft-delayed BlackBerry 10. Canadians are forced to put patriotism before their pocketbooks when considering the replacement of their current BlackBerry with the new one. The biggest barrier could be the staggering cost of breaking an existing cell-phone contract. So while many Canadians are rooting for BlackBerry, it will be no surprise to see them rooting from the sidelines.


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Volcanic ash disrupts northern Europe air traffic
Air traffic in much of northern Europe was halted Thursday by ash from a volcanic eruption in Iceland, aviation authorities said.
"Due to ash, air traffic on the sea area between Scotland, Norway, northern Sweden, Britain, Norway and northern Finland is being limited," Finland's airport agency Finavia said.
A volcanic eruption in Iceland spewed black smoke and white steam into the air Wednesday..
Britain's National Air Traffic Service said that following advice from the Met Office weather service it had restricted the number of aircraft flying into British airspace.
"Volcanic ash represents a significant safety threat to aircraft," it said in a statement.
"We are monitoring the situation with the Met Office, Eurocontrol and neighboring countries, and working closely with the airlines to help inform their decisions about their operations."
Flights at London's Heathrow, Gatwick and other airports were canceled and there were no flights in or out of Scotland, with Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports all closed.
Belfast airport in Northern Ireland and Newcastle airport in the north of England also were shut.
British budget airline easyJet said the plume of ash, which is expected to move south, was causing "significant disruption" to all airlines operating flights to and from Britain.
Hundreds of flights in and out of other British airports, including Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, East Midlands and London's Stansted and Luton were canceled, although the airports remained open.
Finnair said air traffic had been shut down in northern parts of Finland.
Norwegian news agency NTB said air space in northern Russia, parts of the United Kingdom and Denmark also could be affected.
National broadcaster NRK quoted an Avinor spokesman as saying it was considering closing down the remaining routes.


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[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Ben Harper[/lastfm] is not only a talented singer-songwriter, but a poet, sculpting words about love into sonically visceral experiences. Late spring/early summer is often considered wedding season and what better "alternative" acoustic love song than that of upcoming Live on Letterman star, Ben Harper.
Tomorrow, May 18th, Harper might steal your heart away with one of these Ten Love Songs for his Live on Letterman webcast right here at 8pm, ET/5pm, PT.
10. "Everything"
Blissful co-dependency always sounds like a winning idea when accompanied by an acoustic guitar and a soulful voice. Ben Harper croons his love/borderline obsession with these lyrics:
Your my first thought in the morning/When I rise/Oh- when I rise/You're my last thought in the evening/When I rest my head at night
9. "By My Side"
In Ben Harper's love songs, he's either desperately in love like "By My Side" or kicking an evil woman to the curb. When it comes to relationships and artists, we guess it's nothing but the blues:
Don't you get ahead of me and I won't leave you behind/if you get unhappy show me a sign/There's no love like lost love no pain like a broken heart/there's no love like you and me and no loss like us apart /Promises promises is only a word/and when softly spoken is never heard/and a heart is not stone/and is fragile when alone/By my side by my side won't you be by my side
8. "Touch From Your Lust"
Not that Ben Harper couldn't easily entrance a girl with his sweet rhyme, revelry, and hippie beanies, but his poetic summation of a lustful maiden makes us wish we were the ones touching Harper with our lust:
So much sweeter than all the rest/You're what lies between pain and death/Sinners and saints call you by name/If you're gonna take the praise/You're gonna have to learn to take the blame/She only wants to be wanted/But time crumbles blue roses to dust/Now I long to feel the touch from your lust
7. "Steal My Kisses"
In "Steal My Kisses," it sounds like Harper is in love with a hard-to-get Southern girl who is playing the love game to win–which is why Harper is always stealing kisses. But we're sure that is just part of the grand master plan for his cunning lady love.
6. "Waiting For You"
"Waiting For You" has that sweet/stalkerish vibe that makes women swoon. Unfettered obsession can be an ego boost especially when the obsessed sings lyrics like:
I' ve been waiting for you /I' ve been waiting for you /Never found enything else to do /But waiting for you
5. "Gold To Me"
Harper's "Gold To Me" dispels all our cynicism about love with its upbeat melody and poetic metaphors:
I've been fooled before/but now I know/I've made the mistake in the past/but now I know the difference from gold and brass
4. "Forever"
"Forever" is a really long time and impossible to quantify, but greedy, madly in love Ben Harper wants forever from us. We might just give it to him:
Not talking about a year, no not three of four/I don't want that kind of forever in my life any more/forever always seem to be around when things begin/but forever never seems to be around when things end/So give me your forever/please your forever /not another day less will do/from you
3. "Beloved One"
If you've ever been in love before (and fallen in love again), Ben Harper's angelic singing in "Beloved One" will bring you to tears with lyrics like:
Your eyes shine through me/You are so divine to me/Your heart has a home in mine/We won't have to say a word/With a touch all shall be heard/When I search my heart it's you I find/My beloved one
2. "When She Believes"
The music of "When She Believes" starts off like the beginning of a Disney fairytale movie and then the lyrics follow suit. Wouldn't you want your Prince Charming to whisper lyrics like this in your ear:
But nothing is as beautiful/As when she believes/When she believes/When she believes/When she believes/When she believes/When she believes/In me
1. "Happy Ever After In Your Eyes"
Speaking of fairytale endings, Ben Harper's "Happy Ever After In Your Eyes" is the perfect first dance wedding tune.
All that i can give you /Is forever yours to keep /Wake up every day with a dream /And happyever after in your eyes
- What is your favorite Ben Harper love song? Let us know in the comments!
Don't forget to watch Ben Harper's streaming Live on Letterman concert presented by AT&T May 18th at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT, right here!


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Beaird was the second-leading hitter for the Lions during the regular season, batting 0.295 (46 for 156) with six doubles, one triple, one home run and 20 RBI. He compiled a 0.365 slugging percentage, a 0.358 on-base percentage and a 0.965 fielding percentage, committing only three errors.
Senior third baseman Adam Baker, senior designated hitter Christian Allen and sophomore pitcher Hasten Freeman were named second team all-Conference. Baker and freshman shortstop Ozzie Hurt also were named to the all-Heartland Conference Gold Glove team at their respective positions.
Baker, who is from Fayetteville, was tied for fifth on the team in hitting during the regular season with a 0.268 batting average (38 for 142) with six doubles, one home run and 17 RBI.
He compiled a 0.331 slugging percentage, a 0.354 on-base percentage and a 0.946 fielding percentage, committing only seven errors.
Allen, who is from Fayetteville, was eighth on the team in hitting during the regular season with a 0.267 batting average (27 for 101) with six doubles, one triple, two home runs and 13 RBI. Allen, who also saw limited time a first base, compiled a 0.406 slugging percentage, a 0.364 on-base percentage and a 1.000 fielding percentage.
Freeman, who is from Scranton, led all starters with a 3.52 ERA and tied for second on the team with five wins. He led the team with 60 strikeouts and four saves and was second on the team with three complete games and 69 total innings.
Hurt, who is from Bryant, batted 0.248 (33 for 133) with two doubles and 13 RBI. He compiled a 0.263 slugging percentage, a 0.275 on-base percentage and a 0.962 fielding percentage, committing only seven errors.
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After being postponed for a day because of rain, Red Bull's Bomb The Line went ahead as planned at Kulturforum in Berlin, Germany. A simple concept that made use of a downhill with obstacles from start to finish. Only lines that hit every obstacle counted, best line won. Alec Majerus came out on top this year.
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Tasked with deciding whether to supplement Richmond County's new sheriff and state court solicitor above and beyond their minimum salaries, the Augusta Commission heads into tricky but not uncharted waters.
Several city officials confirmed that Sheriff Richard Roundtree and Solicitor General Kellie Kenner-McIntyre requested local salary supplements of 15 percent and 10 percent, respectively, less than a month into each elected official's first term.
The increases, presented to commissioners behind closed doors at a Jan. 27 legal meeting, would bring Roundtree's salary from $110,000 to $127,000, slightly more than that of his predecessor Ronnie Strength, a Richmond County law officer of nearly 40 years who served three terms.
Kenner-McIntyre's pay would increase from $97,000, the same amount paid her predecessor Charles Evans, to $106,700.
The salaries of local elected officials are determined by a complicated state formula that takes into account population, longevity, state-mandated cost-of-living increases, additional duties, local supplements and local legislation.
The minimum salary for a sheriff in a county such as Richmond whose population is between 200,000 and 249,000 is $86,592.30, according to the 2013 salary guide published by Association County Commissioners of Georgia. That figure is increased by $3,883.08 if a sheriff serves the courts, which Roundtree does, then adjusted by state-mandated cost-of-living adjustments of 2.89 percent and 3 percent, regardless of when the sheriff took office. For re-elected sheriffs, there's also a 5 percent pay hike each time he or she wins another term.
The state total for Richmond County, $95,892.14, however, is superseded by local legislation. House Bill 831, sponsored in 2005 by Reps. Pete Warren, Henry Howard and Quincy Murphy, set the minimum salary of the Richmond County sheriff at $110,000.
House Bill 831 also set the Richmond County solicitor's salary at $97,000.
Sheriff salaries vary widely among the state's largest counties, from $102,095 paid to the sheriff of Forsyth County, population 181,840, to $146,239 paid to the sheriff of Fulton County, which has nearly 1 million residents, according to a 2012 salary survey from Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
News of the requests upset some employees, who have not been granted a raise this year by the commission, and from open government activists, who questioned why the requests were made behind closed doors.
"I've already had 10 to 12 deputies calling me raising hell about it," Commissioner Joe Jackson said.
City General Counsel Andrew MacKenzie placed the Jan. 27 discussion behind closed doors about the request firmly within the "deliberating compensation of a public officer" exception to the Georgia Open Records Act. The law does not require the conversations to be private. Neither Roundtree nor Kenner-McIntyre returned calls requesting comment.
City Administrator Fred Russell said the commission likely won't deliberate the raises in public but would vote on them publicly, possibly at a called legal meeting Monday.
Augusta's administrator is authorized to award employee raises of 15 percent or less without commission approval, but not for elected officials, MacKenzie said.
While both Roundtree and Kenner-McIntyre are new to their jobs, Russell said he will recommend the commission award the requested increases.
"They fit right in within the scope of what they do," Russell said. "You can also make the argument (for the sheriff's salary) that that fits into the general framework for supervising 800 employees."


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Volume 8 Number 4 January 28, 2011
Dear Fellow Floridians:
This week, as I listened to Congressman Paul Ryan address the issues facing our nation, one point struck a chord with me. "Our nation is approaching a tipping point. We are at a moment, where if government's growth is left unchecked and unchallenged, America's best century will be considered our past century," Congressman Ryan said in reference to uncontrolled government spending.
I could not agree more that it is time to reduce government spending and ensure that government is operating effectively and efficiently. The money that funds government programs comes directly from the taxpayers, and we must ensure that they are only paying for programs that provide value. It's time for government to take a critical, in-depth look at programs, and I'm going to start with my office.
We have already begun an evaluation of programs within the Department of Financial Services. If a program is worthwhile and provides a needed service to Floridians, we'll make sure clear and measurable outcomes are in place. If we can find ways to do things more resourcefully by merging programs or enhancing others, we'll do it. If we find programs that are outdated or don't provide clear value to Floridians, we'll eliminate them and direct those needed resources to essential programs. Most importantly, if we accomplish any savings through our efforts, we'll direct them back to Florida taxpayers.
We cannot simply freeze spending, we must cut it, and the best way to do this is to eliminate inefficiencies and get rid of programs that are not worth our taxpayers' dollars. We owe it to our fellow Floridians.
Jeff Atwater
Chief Financial Officer
State of Florida
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater on Friday announced that the Department of Financial Services' Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF), in partnership with the Tampa Police Department and Hillsborough Sheriff's Department, has arrested five individuals accused of submitting $118,000 in fraudulent insurance claims through a Tampa clinic. Two of the suspects, husband and wife Isidoro and Yusimy Martinez, were previously arrested by DIF detectives for a similar scheme involving another Tampa clinic.
Florida currently leads the nation in suspected fraudulent auto insurance claims, particularly fraudulent Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claims. CFO Atwater has committed to attacking this costly crime.
"This kind of fraud robs hardworking Floridians of the dollars they need to rebuild their businesses and meet the needs of their families," said CFO Atwater. "I will continue to work aggressively to expose these crimes, and I applaud the fraud detectives who took swift action to notify the insurance companies so that most of the claims were never processed."
Because of DIF's quick action, only $4,000 in claims were paid by insurers. DIF investigators used undercover operatives and documented sources to verify all five participants were illegally submitting false medical billing forms. DIF received assistance on this case from Nationwide, Allstate and Hallmark Insurance Companies, along with the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
In addition to Isidoro and Yusimy Martinez, DIF detectives arrested Afranio Rosario, Nadine Diaz, and Lidiana Cabrera on charges of filing false and fraudulent claims through Marbella Medical Center in Tampa. Isidoro Martinez is still on probation for the previous arrest and was also charged with violation of probation.
Three years ago, Isidoro and Yusimy Martinez were arrested for similar activities at the former Bella Mar Medical Center in Tampa. Yusimy pleaded guilty to insurance fraud, patent brokering and staging an accident. She received one year of community control and three years of probation, was court ordered to pay restitution and investigative fees and was banned from owning a clinic in Florida. Isidoro pleaded guilty to insurance fraud and patient brokering, was ordered to jointly pay restitution with his wife, investigative fees and received five years of probation.
Yusimy could not legally operate her own clinic; therefore, she allegedly paid a "straw owner" to open the Marbella Medical Center under his name through the Agency for Health Care Administration by arranging for a false license exemption application. As soon as the clinic opened, 19 patients were immediately obtained from automobile accidents to further their fraud scheme.
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater on Thursday announced $50,500 in rewards for eight Floridians who provided key information that led to arrests and convictions in five major insurance fraud cases. These citizens helped uncover more than $2 million in fraudulent insurance billings leading to 26 arrests to date.
"These citizens stepped up and made a tremendous contribution to the fight against insurance fraud," said CFO Atwater. "Their actions go beyond these cases—they have helped every Floridian who pays more than they should for insurance premiums."
Four of the cases involved fraudulent Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claims, a costly crime that has made Florida the nation's leader in staged auto accidents. One of CFO Atwater's top priorities is to crack down on those who perpetrate auto insurance fraud, a crime that is forcing many families to pay hundreds of dollars in additional premiums each year, depending on how many cars they have in the driveway and where they live.
"It is unfair and unconscionable that every person who buys an auto insurance policy in the state of Florida is paying for the thieves and enabling industries who are gaming the system, and it won't be tolerated," said CFO Atwater, who yesterday addressed the Florida House of Representatives Insurance & Banking Subcommittee on auto insurance fraud.
Rewards issued for PIP cases include:
Three witnesses will be paid a total of $25,000 for providing information against Jacksonville-based Lee and Cates Glass Co., a windshield replacement business that filed 2,245 fraudulent claims totaling more than $1.2 million. There have been 11 arrests associated with this company. The company replaced windshields with after-market windshields and charged insurance companies for new ones. One of the witnesses will be paid $15,000, and two others will receive $8,750 and $1,250.
These cases were investigated by the Division of Insurance Fraud, the law enforcement arm of the Department of Financial Services responsible for investigating all insurance fraud in Florida. Anyone with information about these or any other incidents of suspected insurance fraud is asked to call 1-800-378-0455. Citizens who provide tips can remain anonymous.
The Department of Financial Services to date has awarded almost $250,000 to approximately 40 citizens as part of its Anti-Fraud Reward Program. The program rewards individuals up to $25,000 for information that directly leads to an arrest and conviction in an insurance fraud scheme.
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater on Wednesday announced the arrest of David Rodriguez-Socarras, 49, a Duval County man who allegedly created a "shell" company and fictitious name in order to cash nearly $3 million in payroll checks through a money service business to avoid workers' compensation premiums and payroll taxes.
"Unlawful acts, such as these, hurt honest business owners, our state's economy and Floridians who bear the cost of these crimes," said CFO Atwater. "I am determined to commit all possible resources to uncovering and stopping these crimes and ensuring our workers have the coverage they need to be protected on the job."
Socarras is facing multiple felony charges, including application fraud, workers' compensation fraud, criminal use of personal identification information, fraudulent application for a Florida driver's license or ID card, and possession of a fraudulent Florida driver's license or ID card, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on all charges. He was booked on Monday into the Duval County Jail with bond set at $300,000.
The violations were uncovered when the department's Bureau of Workers' Compensation Compliance served a Stop Work Order on Socarras' business, HMV Construction Incorporated, and discovered he had provided 57 certificates of insurance to companies from Jacksonville to Naples.
A "shell" company is often created to utilize money service businesses, such as check cashing stores, to cash large construction payroll checks for contractors who are avoiding paying for workers' compensation premiums and payroll taxes.
Socarras' arrest is part of an ongoing investigation by the North Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force's Money Laundering Unit that includes the DIF, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
This week Andrew Reiss from "Andrews Capitol Bar and Grill," located just across the street from the Capitol, unveiled the 2011 additions to the menu, a Tallahassee tradition for 16 years. Excited to try the new "Atwater St. Louis Barbeque Burger," the CFO said it was excellent, and encourages you all to try it. Many know Andrew Reiss as "Andy" and have been to "Andrews Capitol Bar and Grill" countless times, but what some don't know is that Andrew Reiss has been in the restaurant business in Tallahassee since the 70s. He embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and is a true job creator. It is small business owners like Andy that are invigorating Florida's economy.
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater on Tuesday announced that Clearwater-based VeteransPlus has been named the winner of the 2011 Champion of Financial Literacy Award for providing financial education to more than 4,000 military personnel and their families last year. Each year, the Florida Financial Literacy Council (FFLC) selects an individual or organization that possesses a strong commitment to financial literacy education in Florida to receive the Champion of Financial Literacy Award.
"There is no greater calling than serving ones country, and VeteransPlus offers an incredibly valuable service to our men and women in uniform by empowering them with the tools and information they need to financially protect themselves and their families," said CFO Jeff Atwater. "I am honored to recognize their efforts to promote financial literacy and support our military personnel."
VeteransPlus provides one-on-one counseling with licensed, certified financial counselors to veterans, active-duty service members and their families. Their singular goal is to help establish a better quality of life and a sound financial future for the men and women who have served our country and their families. Between January 1, 2010, and October 30, 2010, VeteransPlus provided financial education to over 4,000 active duty Military, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans and their families at 38 events throughout Florida.
"We are honored to be recognized for this distinguished award; however, as Floridians who have worn our nation's uniform continue to struggle with the economic challenges associated with multiple deployments, there is much to be done. We look forward to greater opportunities where financial literacy can lead to financial wellness for those who have served and their families," said VeteransPlus Deputy Director Chris Fitzpatrick.
The FFLC also recognized as runner-up The Elder Consumer Protection Program at Stetson University, which focuses on providing financial education and empowerment to senior citizens through outreach presentations and web tools.
For more information about the Financial Literacy Council, visit: www.myfloridamoney.com. For more information about the VeteransPlus program, visit: http://www.veteransplus.org/.
CFO Atwater announced on Wednesday that he has tapped the expertise of West Palm Beach attorney and community advocate Wendy Sartory Link to serve as the Chair of the Healthy Kids Board. The Florida Healthy Kids program is a public-private corporation that has provided subsidized health insurance to school-aged kids for 20 years.
"I applaud the work of the Florida Healthy Kids Program, and I am confident that Wendy will provide significant input and leadership as the board continues to work to improve this important program," said CFO Atwater. "One of our greatest obligations is ensuring our children are healthy and ready to grasp all of the opportunities the future holds."
"I am honored to be given the opportunity to participate in this important work on behalf of Florida families and children," Link said. "My priorities will be to ensure access for qualified families and to provide the most appropriate care for the children who depend on this program."
The managing partner and a founding partner of Ackerman, Link & Sartory, Link has won numerous awards as a business leader, including Leadership of Palm Beach County's Leadership Excellence Award in 2009 and a South Florida Business Journal "Ultimate CEO" award in 2008. She also is passionate about serving her community, and serves on the Boards of Directors of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, WPBT Channel 2, and the United Way. She also has won awards for her pro bono legal services contributions to the Salvation Army and was recognized as one of the 2000 March of Dimes "Women of Distinction."
As chairman of the Healthy Kids Board, Link will oversee a 13-member board that includes doctors, child care and policy experts, and local advocates. More than 220,000 children enrolled in Florida Healthy Kids have access to regular doctor visits, dental check-ups and immunizations. Florida Healthy Kids is a component of the larger Florida KidCare program, which serves nearly 1.9 million children.
For more information about enrollment in Florida KidCare, visit www.floridakidcare.org to apply on-line or call 1-888-540-5437 to receive an application by mail.
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater today announced the appointment of three key staff members at the Department of Financial Services who will oversee the payment of the state's bills, information technology resources and program assessment.
"I am honored that these accomplished professionals have agreed to continue their careers with the Department of Financial Services," said CFO Atwater. "Their combined skill sets will help us accomplish our aggressive agenda to reform the state's purchasing processes, put the thieves committing fraud behind bars and ensure that our programs are providing value to Florida taxpayers."
Christina Smith, a veteran of the department, will oversee the Division of Accounting and Auditing, which pays the state's bills, approximately 36 million bills annually, and audits state payments. Ms. Smith previously served as the Assistant Director of the division. She has more than 16 years of experience monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of the various programs and accounting and auditing activities. Ms. Smith received her Bachelor's degree in accounting from Florida State University.
Terry Kester will serve as the Chief Information Officer and will oversee the department's technology resources. Mr. Kester comes from Department of Business and Professional Regulation, where he served as CIO and Director of Service Operations. He has more than 25 years of experience in the IT and telecommunications fields, including managing information technology operations, network design, vendor relations and project planning in both the public and private sectors.
Allison Carter will serve as the Director of Program Management responsible for assessing the department's programs and recommending improvements. Ms. Carter began her career in the public sector as a Senate legislative assistant. She continued her government service with the Public Service Commission before rejoining the Senate where she most recently served as the Staff Director of the Majority Office.
Most of us don't like to think about it, but do you know the rules and laws that govern cemeteries and funeral services in Florida?
The Department of Financial Services oversees the regulation and licensing of funeral homes and services, as well as cemeteries in Florida.
Did you know that if a grave marker is damaged or vandalized, unless caused by the cemetery or its employees, it should be covered by the homeowners insurance of the person who owns the gravesite?
This is only one example of the tools and information available to consumers on our Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services website.
Consumers with questions or complaints about funeral homes, cemeteries or pre-need arrangements may contact the Division of Funeral, Cemeteries and Consumer Services at (850) 413-3039.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.myfloridacfo.com/funeralcemetery/.


text: I posted this in "Captain's Lounge", but no one picked it up. OKAY...considering the few lines of music we heard of the UFP Anthem (in "Take Me Out To The Holosuite" (DS9)), what say we all try to write lyrics to the song? Make it stirring. Make it inspiring. Make it...patriotic!


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It was the present vs. the future last Friday night, as 2008 five-star quarterback E.J. Manuel and his Bayside team battled 2009 dual-threat QB Kevin Newsome from Western Branch.
While Newsome's team got the better of things with a 23-8 victory, both quarterbacks struggled at times.
Manuel had a decent outing. He threw some nice touch passes, including at least three that were dropped by his receivers. One drop came on a deep pass that would have given Bayside possession inside the 10-yard line. However, he did make some bad decisions as well, missing a couple of open receivers. His accuracy was sporadic, and he took a sack on a fourth and long which resulted in Western Branch getting the ball in Bayside territory.
Manuel finished 12 of 25 for 134 yards passing and one touchdown. A big problem for Manuel - aside from the drops - was that he faced constant pressure. The Bruins defense blitzed Manuel all night and sacked him nine times. Manuel, a Florida State commitment, tried to make some things happen with his legs, but he didn't get much help from his offensive line.
Manuel still flashed his strong arm. He stands tall in the pocket - when he's not running for his life - and his delivery is excellent. He can move a bit, but he's not a dual-threat quarterback - as many have tried to label him. He's more comfortable getting into his drops, making his reads and delivering the ball from the pocket. He can throw on the run, but his accuracy diminishes when that occurs.
Newsome didn't fare much better in the game. He ran for 40 yards and two touchdowns and was just 3-for-11 passing for 44 yards. Western Branch didn't need Newsome as much as Bayside depended on Manuel, mainly because the Bruins have a strong rushing offense.
The passes Newsome threw were solid, but his receivers also dropped a few. When he ran the ball, Newsome showed some elusiveness. At times it appeared he needed to tuck and run instead of trying to find the open man in the passing game. He showed perhaps too much patience in the pocket.
Newsome has excellent size (6-3, 215) and moves very well. His upside is excellent. Virginia Tech is currently the team to beat for his services, but it's still very early.
Fellow 2009 recruit William Marable from Bayside had a solid day. Marable helped contain the Western Branch passing attack. He mixed it up on a handful of plays, and had one particularly good hit on one of the Bruins' receivers. Marable looks like he'll be a good one next year.
Javanti Sparrow, a class of 2009 athlete on the Western Branch team, played well at receiver. He also showed some athletic ability at cornerback, although he takes too many risks. Sparrow didn't get a lot of opportunities in the passing game, but he blocked well on running plays. At defensive back, he got beat a few times but showed solid tackling ability.
Finally, one player to still monitor this season is Western Branch running back Hykeem Brodie. He showed a nice combination of shiftiness and power while gaining 83 yards on 15 carries. On just about every run, it took multiple Marlin defenders to pull down Brodie.


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Hall fields questions about 2007 team
D-backs' president is pleased with this season's club
By / MLB.com
Derrick Hall: Welcome to our chat. It is great that you could join us. What a game yesterday! Great way to start. I will begin to answer questions right now.
molly: With such a young team, did you offer the players any advice before Opening Day?
Hall: Absolutely, we do. In fact, in the first workout of the spring, we address the team. My message this year was for all of our players to respect the game and the fans and to interact well throughout the season. I asked for them to remain active members of the community and to give back as much as possible. We need for them to be respectful of each other and to be accountable after games, win or lose, with the media at their lockers. We are hammering home fan experience, and it really begins and ends with the players.
JoshG: Do you think we could have gotten more from trading Johnny Estrada?
Hall: I am real pleased with our trade. Josh Byrnes and his staff determined that we needed to improve and focus on pitching, which is where we ended up after the trade. Adding Doug Davis to our starting rotation and having the versatility of Dana Eveland has been tremendous. Davis has identical numbers to Barry Zito over the last three seasons. We also acquired Dave Krynzel, who is a promising outfielder.
molly: Do you foresee the rotation changing anytime soon?
Hall: We will see changes in about two weeks when Randy Johnson returns. Randy is scheduled to pitch a few more Minor League games before joining the rotation mid-April. That will be a real boost to the staff.
TSRedd: Yesterday was the first D-backs game without Luis Gonzalez, but you could hardly tell with all the young players hitting well. What is the feel around the organization with a Gonzo-less season?
Hall: It is definitely strange not seeing Gonzo in our uniform -- perhaps even stranger seeing him in a Dodger uniform yesterday. But again, we needed to make room for these young players that have proven they are ready. We saw that again in spring and in yesterday's opener.
john_cabin: The Dodgers weren't exactly the Yankees of the West. What is the difference in your tool package (as compared to L.A.) to make the fans believe we can get back to the World Series?
Hall: We have a nice blend of talent from both our everyday players and our pitching staff. We are the only team to have four starters that were all Opening Day starters last season, and we have young talent that has been touted at every level. We have improved with speed, defense and consistency on offense. We think we will compete and have as good a chance as any team to make it to the postseason. We need to stay healthy, and every team can use a little luck as well.
Weeman: Why was Brandon Webb's performance sloppy yesterday -- nervousness or a problem with his pitching?
Hall: I am not a pitching expert, but Colorado is not an easy place in which to pitch. The ball does not break or sink as much there. We are certainly not worried about Brandon -- he'll be fine. The beauty is that he battles throughout and did not want to come out of the game. He is a true star and leader.
BMacK: Why is Justin Upton only in [Class A] ball? Ken Griffey Jr. and Alex Rodriguez went straight to the Majors and did well. I know there is a ton of talent in front of him, but why not Double-A or Triple-A?
Hall: We love Justin Upton and believe he has a tremendous future ahead of him. Double-A and Triple-A are likely in the stars for him this year. Remember, he was just 18 and 19, and changing positions from the infield to the outfield. It will not be long before we see the route he ran against San Diego Thursday, or the grand slam he hit Sunday, every day at the Major League level.
jkph_2: What an experience it could be for such a young team to visit Yankee Stadium in June, in first place playing the first place Yanks. It would make a great story for your fans.
Hall: We can only hope. That will be a great trip, and what an experience for these youngsters. Yankee Stadium is a special place. I certainly plan on being there.
jkph_2: It looks like the D-backs can no longer fly under the radar screen. Rob Neyer of ESPN Insider has them in the World Series against the Indians and three others pick you to win the West. Must be great to be young, talented and hungry. Any new plans this year for Baxter?
Hall: The only change to Baxter is the jersey he is wearing. He is so good with kids, especially during hospital and school visits. As for flying below the radar screen, I wish we still were. I agree that everyone has taken note. I just don't want added pressure or expectations on this group. They need to have fun, be aggressive, and be unaware of any hype.
Weeman: Who can we expect to see in the No. 4 spot this year?
Hall: The luxury is seeing so many different guys that can hit there. I like the fact that we have so many options for Bob Melvin. It will come down to match-ups, which is not a bad thing.
mikeyhag: How do we answer D-backs' rival fans about our new uniform look?
Hall: The response on the uniforms has been great. You can explain that there was already purple in our division, but no red. The red better identifies with our state. The purple was difficult to match up from a vendor standpoint and always televised or photographed blue. This red will stand the test of time.
Brenly2001: Hi, Derrick. You've indicated a season ticket base of 14,000 accounts, which sounds high considering recent actual game attendance. Are partial packages included? Is it fourteen thousand accounts or seats? Thanks for the clarification.
Hall: You are correct. We have 14,000 total, not accounts. The crowds are typically smaller for the exhibition games, particularly when they fall during spring break. We are close to sold out for Opening Day, by the way, so hurry and get your tickets if you haven't already.
qudjy1: How are merchandise/ticket sales progressing since your last update (87 percent renewal)?
Hall: That percentage refers to renewals. Our focus shifts away from renewals after the relocation process takes place. We then look to additional season sales and individual sales. Our single-game tickets are way up, but I think we need to do much better with season sales. I am a bit disappointed with the numbers. I do understand, however, that there is still a wait-and-see attitude. But this place provides great entertainment win or lose. Merchandise sales are off the charts. It will be nice to see our fans sporting the new look.
Weeman: With Jorge Julio gone, will our bullpen be affected?
Hall: No, we do not believe so. We had a situation where we had so many guys who all filled that same role -- Tony Pena, Jose Valverde, Brandon Medders, Brandon Lyon, Juan Cruz and Doug Slaten provide us with great balance and different options.
signer: Hello, Derrick. Do you still have ties with Fernando Valenzuela?
Hall: I hired him while in L.A. I still speak with him once or twice a month. He is a great person.
Brenly2001: I just tried to buy some of your new $5 seats online, but they were $8.75 and up. Is $5 a typo?
Hall: They are $5. It sounds like you had some other fees tacked on. Perhaps some online fees that we don't control. We have 5,000 seats priced at $5. We are constantly challenging ourselves to provide affordability. In fact, we have introduced new Family Value Pricing on merchandise, and have caps for just $7 and T-shirts for just $8.
diamondbil: How fast will the products that I saw at the team store when I visited a couple weeks ago, be available on the MLB shop -- and are new products coming in?
Hall: Glad you noticed all of the new merchandise here in our team shops. The team shops look incredible. We have no control over what MLB sells. We just stock and sell here. We constantly introduce new products. I am pleased with the expanded variety this year and hope our fans will be too.
rich44: Do you think that Eric Byrnes will be a prominent player this year?
Hall: Eric Byrnes is a ball of fire and so much fun to watch. He brings a great deal of energy to our team. He will definitely be prominent -- just look at his contributions yesterday. It will be nice to get him back into left field when Carlos Quentin is ready. We are a stronger team with Byrnes in left and Quentin in right.
mikeyhag: I received two tickets for the home opener from last year's fan incentive program. Is there any program in the works to take its place?
Hall: We will definitely put a loyalty program back in place, but it is not ready at this time. Our last one was not great in my opinion, so we need to take our time to make certain that we create one that will be beneficial to all. We made sure that those of you who were involved could redeem your points for tickets. I am glad to hear that you received yours. When we are ready to introduce a new one -- it will be the perfect program.
Brenly2001: Isn't adding yet another huge ballpark bar contradictory to the idea of building a family atmosphere? Other teams feature non-alcoholic seating areas -- why don't we?
Hall: Great point, and believe me, we thought about that. It works in our ballpark because it is an isolated destination. Our seats will not be impacted by the club and remain as family-friendly as any in the game. We are also adding more elements for families, such as a wiffle ball field that we will have installed on the upper concourse for kids to hit off of our Training Center staff during games.
qudjy1: Why do you think we are stronger with Byrnes instead of Scott Hairston in left field?
Hall: I am a big Scott Hairston fan, as well. He will see playing time, as he should. With those three and Chris Young, we have a great outfield.
Hall: Unfortunately, that is all of the time we have. I can't wait for our home opener. In the meantime, we have planned for fans to join us at watch parties this week. All of the info is available online. I truly appreciate you joining me and always look forward to this interaction. Have a great day and enjoy tonight's game. Go D-backs.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Laura Mercier Spring 2012 Collection: Lingerie
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BP Breaks Ground On First Wind Project in Texas
HOUSTON - When it's up and running in 2008 a new Texas wind power facility will see 24 2.5 megawatt wind turbine generators, the largest wind turbines built in the U.S. turning in the Texas wind. When it's finished the $100-million dollar project will generate enough carbon-free electricity to power approximately 24,000 average American homes. The project is a venture of BP and Clipper Windpower. Crews broke ground today and is the first wind project in Texas.
"Wind power is domestic, cost-competitive and offers rural communities a fresh revenue stream without impact to traditional farming and grazing practices," said Bob Malone, chairman and president of BP America. "BP believes that sustainable energy alternatives and the development of the wind industry are in the best interests of the nation and the State of Texas - the leading State in installed wind power capacity."
The project will employ over 100 people during its construction.
"We are very pleased to be partnering with BP, a world leader in renewable energy projects, as we break ground on the first Liberty wind turbine installations in the great State of Texas," said James G.P. Dehlsen, chairman and CEO of Clipper Windpower. "Clipper's commitment to both the success of its wind turbine technology and development of wind generating facilities is well reflected in the Clipper group's long-term ownership interest in the Silver Star project. The Liberty wind turbines, with their scale and state- of-the-art drivetrain with unique permanent magnet generators, provide a powerful showcase for the potential of renewable energy's contribution to the grid, reducing dependence on carbon fuels, and eliminating harmful emissions."
BP's US wind portfolio includes the opportunity to develop almost 100 projects with a potential total generating capacity of 15,000 MW. These projects are the result of several agreements and acquisitions the company made last year.
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Clipper Windpower, www.clipperwind.com, is a rapidly growing company engaged in wind energy technology, turbine manufacturing, and wind project development. With offices in the United Kingdom, United States of America (California, Colorado, Iowa, and Maryland), Denmark, and Mexico and a ISO9001:2000 QMS Certified, 330,000 square foot manufacturing and assembly facility located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the company designs advanced wind turbines, manufactures its 2.5-MW Liberty wind turbine and actively develops wind power generating projects in the Americas and Europe. Clipper is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM). Clipper's ticker symbol is CWP.
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text: Dear SciPy users and developers, For the past two summers, the SciPy Documentation Project has run a concerted effort to write docstrings for all the NumPy objects. This has been very successful, with over 75 writers contributing. Nearly every "important" object now has a reviewable docstring, and we finally have someone working on doc wiki programming again! We accomplished this by writing 3000-5000 words a week, as tabulated on the NumPy doc wiki's stats page. Sometimes we wrote much more. This worked because 1) many volunteered and 2) there was a paid coordinator who managed the workflow, motivated the community, and chased down loose ends. This year we have taken on the SciPy docs, which are bigger and more technical. A handful of very dedicated people has taken up the challenge, and David Goldsmith is once again our able coordinator. However, at the rate we are going it will take something like a decade to finish. We're writing just 700-1200 words a week. I have had to question whether it is worthwhile paying a coordinator for the effort of just a few volunteers, as these people are fairly focused already and there just are not very many of them. I would hate to pull support for the coordinator now, but in the end this project lives or dies by the willingness of its users - US - to contribute our time. Each of us should consider the cost - thousands of dollars a year for many of us with big projects - of commercial numerical software. Extracting (or even requesting) payment in exchange for the right to use SciPy isn't our model, but we still need the labor. In the end, all labor is either volunteer or paid. So, this is an appeal for all knowledgeable SciPy users, including current code developers, to consider writing a little bit of documentation over this summer. For those in a position to assign people to work on docs or to pay people who do, now is the time to step forward as well. Specifically, we need to get the number of words per week up into the 3000 range to make a paid coordinator worthwhile (and indeed, to get anywhere in a reasonable time). Short of a significant pickup in participation and words produced, documenting SciPy will once again be a 100% volunteer effort. Please visit http://docs.scipy.org/numpy/ to learn about editing docs, then sign up, request edit rights, and visit http://docs.scipy.org/scipy/Milestones/ to get connected to the work going on. We meet on Skype every Friday at noon EDT. Contact David Goldsmith (email@example.com, d.l.goldsmith on Skype) to join those conversations. Email discussion of doc issues happens on scipy-dev. Thanks, --jh--


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When someone asks what a good mobile game is, the best answer is with a question: do you want dumb fun for five minutes or a larger, thought-provoking tale spanning hours? Doodle Jump is a two-minute hero.
From developer Lima Sky, Doodle Jump is a replacement for reading a magazine while waiting at the doctor's for five minutes. If you're a hardcore high-score earner, then this may be yet another addicting title for you to obsess over for weeks at a time. Otherwise, it's great for that wait before your teacher gets to class, while your friend goes to the bathroom, or to get your mind off waterfalls when the door reads "occupied".
Doodle Jump is all about going up, literally. Playing as Doodle, a four-legged…something, players must jump on ledges and continue to go further and further up. We've played for some time, and haven't reached the end. Considering the $0.99 price-tag, we'd venture the guess that there isn't one.
Controls are simple: turn the phone to move Doodle right and left, and tap anywhere on the screen to shoot. Jumping is automatic, and hitting the right edge will take you to the left side of the screen. There are currently three levels, a jungle, graveyard and space, though all levels play exactly the same. The graveyard level is slightly different because Doodle glows while everything else is dark, but otherwise they are identical.
As the App Store name suggests, Doodle Jump is very addicting, and can easily make five minutes turn into twenty. This review was expected to go up sooner, but while playing it I got caught up for 35 minutes, and suddenly realized I'd been playing that long instead of enjoying the nice, balmy 75 degree weather outside.
I could point out that yes, for a dollar, this is a great buy. It's a simple no-BS game where every inch higher gets another few points. But, of course, who knew you could sell your soul for so cheap? If you buy this game, you take the chance of losing any free time you have, so player discretion is advised!


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[Apologies for the poor quality - it flew on top of a building and I only had an old cameraphone to hand]
Overall rather a pale yellow, dipping motion in flight, the beak and possibly the front of face seemed to be black possibly with a grey tail. It was singing rather lustily once it settled, but a very varied song that didn't seem to repeat. It was larger than a wagtail but smaller than a blackbird.
It was in the Eastbourne Station/Enterprise Centre area.
I have lived in the area most of my life and never seen a bird like this.
It's a Canary, it (he, actually) must have been lost by someone. No wonder he was singing so nicely.


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HSHP students awarded prestigious athletic training scholarships
Three students from the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance received prestigious regional and national athletic training scholarships in late May.
Theresa Lau (AT/DPT '16) was awarded the NATA scholarship; Andrew Claypool (AT/DPT '16) received the NYSATA scholarship; and Rory Fawcett (AT/DPT '16) received the EATA scholarship.
These students did more than just get good grades in class, according to Paul Geisler, Associate Professor and Program Director for the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences. Geisler says Lau, Claypool, Fawcett approach their studies the proper way, focusing on mastering the information and improving as practitioners in their field rather than simply memorizing information to ace a test.
Geisler described Claypool as one of the brightest and most inquisitive students he's taught at Ithaca College.
"Andrew genuinely enjoys and revels in authentic and deeper learning. Most impressively, he has excelled with the more complex and higher learning activities required in our upper level classes like Orthopedic Assessment & Medical Science," Geisler said. "He is always supremely prepared, deeply interested, and incredibly bright."
Lau is an active member of the Ithaca College community, participating in the Student Majors' club (IATSA), the MLK Scholar Program, and helping with multiple community service causes including building houses on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
"She is highly motivated, process orientated and insightful student that embodies the type of student that makes my job as an educator more enjoyable and excitable," Geisler said. "When she got something 'wrong,' it wasn't about the points for Theresa, but rather, it was always about the feedback she needed to correct and align her understanding."
Fawcett is also heavily involved on campus, serving as president of the IC American Red Cross club for the past three years. She also organized blood drives for the Tompkins County community and led fundraising efforts to aid victims of the tsunami in Japan.
"Her determination and drive to know more and fully develop professionally cannot merely be represented in her impressive GPA and much academic recognition," Geisler said. "Rory excels academically because she wants to be an outstanding and highly competent healthcare provider in the sports medicine world upon graduation from her DPT program"
Ithaca College has an impressive history of receiving athletic training scholarships. Since 1981, Ithaca College students have received a combined 67 scholarships from the NATA, NYSATA, and EATA, totaling $115,500, or an average of $1,750 per recipient.


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ATLANTA — Monica Pearson, who broke barriers by becoming the first African-American and the first woman to anchor the evening news in Atlanta, delivered her final newscast for WSB-TV as she heads to retirement.
"I am going to miss being in the mix of all this," said Pearson as she sat alongside co-anchors Justin Farmer and Jovita Moore, and meteorologist Glenn Burns.
Pearson, who is retiring after 37 years, closed out her last newscast with the station on Wednesday evening. The Kentucky native began her illustrious career at the Louisville (Ky.) Times.
No tears were shed on screen by Pearson but she displayed a big smile through much of the newscast, thanking the many who she has worked with from the past and present. When the focus was not on her departure, she helped deliver the news for the last time.
Many wished Pearson well from Oprah Winfrey, Katie Couric, Chris Tucker, Robin Roberts and Rep. John Lewis.
"I want to wish you the best," said Diane Sawyer of ABC News. "We knew you had Atlanta covered as a trailblazer. From everyone here at ABC, we want to wish you the best."
John Bachman, who co-anchored the 4 p.m. news, thanked Pearson for being a mentor to him.
"I have learned so much sitting in this chair," he said. "It has been an absolute honor."
Former WSB-TV anchor John Pruitt — who retired in 2010 — made a brief reappearance to lead a salute for Pearson, offering his commentary in a slew of videos that featured her. She was also given a No. 37 Atlanta Hawks jersey with her last name on the back.
Pearson covered President Obama's inauguration live from Washington, D.C., traveled to Norway to cover former President Jimmy Carter's acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and anchored coverage of the 1996 Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta. She's also conducted interviews with celebrities from Ray Charles to Sean Connery.
WSB-TV says veteran reporter Jovita Moore will temporarily co-anchor the 6 p.m. news until a replacement is found.
Pearson said she plans to attend graduate school at the University of Georgia.


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Léo Apotheker's legacy continues to haunt troubled PC maker
It's been a hard fall from grace for troubled personal computer giant Hewlett-Packard Comp. (
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illicit office affair
with a
marketing contractor-cum-ex-adult film star
, it made the disastrous decision to hire Léo Apotheker, an executive with a troubled past and little experience in the America market.
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Even as
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tries to right the ship with record layoffs
, HP has shaken investor confidence with a dire Q1 earnings
, a forecast that once more dredges up the ugly legacy of Mr. Apotheker.
Mr. Apotheker came to HP shortly after being essentially fired from German enterprise software giant SAP AG (
). He was fired after only a year as CEO on allegations that he turned a blind eye to software theft, was belligerent to trade unions, and generally mismanaged the company's finances.
Nonetheless, HP -- perhaps eyeing Mr. Apotheker's more successful years at SAP before his ascent to its top post -- took the plunge, recruiting the ousted German CEO,
setting aside the large culture gap and his poor track record
. The board then watched idly as Mr. Apotheker made plans to
spin off HP's core consumer PC business
and acquire UK software giant Autonomy Corp. plc.
for $10.3B USD in 2011
. Mr. Apotheker also triggered HP's exit from the mobile device market,
shuttering the product line
of the recently acquired Palm unit.
Meg Whitman has been unable to salvage HP's bottom line, thus far.
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Those decisions led one former board chairman to suggest HP was
trying to "commit corporate suicide"
led to a lawsuit
from outraged shareholders. The criticism eventually moved the sluggish board to react; Mr. Apotheker was outed from the CEO spot at a major tech company for the
second time in two years
II. A $8.8B Hit on "Improprieties"
But his legacy lives on.
In its earnings guidance HP announced that it expects to take a massive $8.8B USD write-down due to "accounting improprieties". The guidance reads:
The charge relates to serious accounting improprieties, disclosure failures and outright misrepresentations at Autonomy that occurred prior to HP's acquisition of Autonomy and the trading value of HP stock during the period preceding the recording of the charge. In the third quarter of fiscal 2012, HP recorded an impairment charge for the goodwill associated with its Services segment following an impairment review driven by, among other things, the trading value of HP stock during the period preceding the recording of the charge, market conditions and business trends within that segment.
Analysts had been expecting around $0.87 USD/share earnings. With the massive write-down, EPS are expected to dip to between $0.68 and $0.71 USD/share.
This Autonomy poster seems rather ironic in retrospect, considering the software company is alleged to have duped HP out of billions via bad accounting. [Image Source: Autonomy]
As the company approaches its fiscal Q1 2013, the holidays bring little joy to HP. The company looks set to lose its top spot to the Hong Kong-based Lenovo Group, Ltd. (
). Gartner Inc.'s (
) numbers indicated that
Lenovo already passed HP last quarter
, although the other major reporting agency, the IDC Group
HP clung to a narrow lead. Given the trends, though, it is expected Lenovo will be well ahead of HP in unit sales for calendar Q4 2012 (fiscal Q1 2013 for HP).
HP shares have plunged 10 percent in pre-market trading. Analysts were already pessimistic, as the
previous earnings guidance
was consider weak. If that one was consider weak, though, this one can only be regarded as an utter disaster for the Palo Alto-based hardware veteran.
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WATCH LISTS . . . Stanford senior running back Stepfan Taylor has been included on the Doak Walker Award Preseason Candidate List. The Doak Walker Award is presented annually to the nation's top running back. Stanford's Toby Gerhart captured the honor in 2009. Taylor, from Mansfield, Texas, has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons (2010-11), putting him in select company with Darrin Nelson (1977-78) and Gerhart (2008-09) as the only backs in Stanford history to achieve the feat. Other Stanford players named to preseason 'watch' lists include: junior defensive end Ben Gardner, named for the Lombardi Award, which is presented annually to nation's top college lineman or linebacker; Chase Thomas, Shayne Skov and Trent Murphy are up for the Butkus Award, which is presented annually to the top linebacker in college football; Thomas and Skov also have been included on preseason lists for the Bednarik and Nagurski Awards, honoring the nation's top defensive player; and David Yankey was named to the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy, which honors the top interior lineman.
COMING BACK . . . Stanford fans will get another season to watch ace Mark Appel take the hill at Sunken Diamond, as he and the Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to reach an agreement before the signing deadline last Friday. The Pirates chose Appel with the eighth overall selection in the June Major League Baseball First-Year Draft; however, many scouts listed the Stanford starter as the top pitching prospect in the draft. "After much thought, prayer and analysis of both opportunities, I came to the conclusion the best decision is to remain at Stanford continuing my studies, finishing my degree, and doing all I can to assist the Cardinal baseball team in our goal to win a national championship," Appel said in a statement. "I greatly valued the prospect of a professional opportunity and I will pursue a professional baseball career after getting my Stanford degree." Appel, who was recently named the College Baseball Writer's Association National Pitcher of the Year, posted a 10-2 record on the year with a 2.56 earned run average.
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The Rays signed right-handed reliever Cory Wade to a Minor League deal on Monday.
Wade was released from the Cubs last week after posting a 7.88 ERA with Triple-A Iowa.
The 29-year-old has shown inconsistency at the Major League level, posting a 3.65 ERA over four seasons. He had a 6.46 ERA while striking out 38 batters and walking eight in 39 innings with the Yankees last year.
Wade last pitched a week ago, tossing a scoreless two-thirds of an inning to preserve an 8-2 win for Triple-A Durham.
Jason Mastrodonato is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @jmastrodonato. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Greetings, Darui!
I will be your tester and the rules are as followed:
~ Rules and Regulations according to Rei.
~ All basic elements and techniques up to your current rank are to be used.
~ Custom Jutsu's and Elements are not allowed
~ Terrain: Giant bridge, large water source mid range beneath it
~ You may use Danzo's abilities up to your current rank and training.
~ We start mid range from each other
~ If you have any questions please ask them via vm.
I will be using a pair of Kage Ranked Uchiha Sasuke (with MS) and Uzumaki Karin bios for this bio test against you. Note that your purpose with this fight is to showcase the correct use of Danzo's abilities as well as full knowledge and skill of the basic elements and abilities. Please give a link to your bio that your testing and I will make the first move
No one other than myself and the participant may post here. If required, administrators/moderators and official senseis can input their opinion as well.
Best of luck!