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ATLANTA – There were more blue-chip prospects at Saturday's NIKE Training Camp at Georgia Tech than there are Waffle Houses in Georgia. And as everybody knows, there are a lot of Waffle Houses in Georgia, so that tells you how loaded the collection of around 500 players was.
With arguably the nation's top running back, Maurice Wells, and most of the Peach State's top prospects on hand, the camp might go down as the best NIKE Camp ever.
Norcross (Ga.) Greater Atlanta Christian linebacker Eric Shultz finished with the top SPARQ ranking of a remarkable 96.8. SPARQ – which means speed, power, agility, reaction and quickness – is the first-ever system designed to capture the overall athleticism of any football player, and Schultz tested off the charts.
Schultz was 5-foot-10½ and 205 pounds and finished with a 40-yard dash time of 4.62 seconds, put 31 repetitions of 185 pounds, had a 35.5-inch vertical leap and a 4.25-second time in the shuttle. The score was one of the better of the seven NIKE Camp stops so far in 2005.
However, it was really the blue-chip prospects that stole the show Saturday – especially Wells and several other talented running back prospects.
Wells, ranked as the No. 1 running back in the nation in the Rivals100 pre-evaluation list, measured in at 5-foot-9 and 177 pounds. He clocked in with a 4.4 time in the 40-yard dash. Wells, who said he consistently times in the 4.3 range, said he was disappointed with his time because he wanted to beat fellow Florida running back Antone Smith, who clocked a 4.25-second time at the Miami NIKE Camp.
So is Wells the nation's top running back?
"I don't know," he said after the camp. "I'll let you guys at Rivals decide that. I can't be worried about where I'm ranked. I came out here today at the NIKE Camp to make myself a better player and see how I stack up against everybody else."
Wells, however, knows that he's special and he proved it Saturday in everything that he did.
In the position drills, Wells excelled showing electric cut-back ability, a sudden burst of extra speed and the ability to change directions without any hesitation. With Smith impressing at the Miami Camp and North Hollywood, Calif., standout Marlon Lucky impressing at the San Diego Camp, it was going to be hard to measure up to either of them. Yet, Wells did more than that and demonstrated why he's earned scholarship offers from almost every major program in the nation.
While Wells was the headliner at running back, several other prospects showed that they're worthy of the high-level of attention they are receiving.
The Natural State of Arkansas is one of the most underappreciated states in the nation when it comes to Division I players, but North Little Rock (Ark.) Oak Grove running back Darren McFadden showed why he's been called the state's top prospect with a sparkling performance Saturday.
Measuring in at 6-foot ½ and 198 pounds, McFadden ripped off a 4.38 40 and then followed it up with a 4.4 minutes later. McFadden showed great hands in the position drills, ability to make sudden changes of direction and could hardly be covered in one-on-one drills.
With his long and lean frame, there were whispers amongst the more than 100 college coaches on hand that he might even project as a blue-chip safety prospect. Either way, McFadden looks like has all of the good of a player that could be a national top 50 prospect and one heck of a grab for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Tennessee commitment LaMarcus Coker of Antioch, Tenn., looked impressive with his 5-10, 185-pound frame and 4.3-second time in the 40. Wearing electric blue gloves, Coker was electric on the field.
He could easily be an all-purpose back with his soft hands and ability to cut out of the backfield. He was put together very well and his explosiveness is hard to describe. Coker said he remains a Volunteer commitment, but there is heavy pressure being applied on him from Alabama.
Marietta (Ga.) Wheeler running back Richie Rich blew up at the camp. Already possessing an impressive list of offers, including a recent offer from national-power Oklahoma, Rich measured in at 5-9, 177 pounds and with a 4.4-second time in the 40. Rich threw down the gauntlet and took a major step toward being named the top running back in the state of Georgia for the Class of 2005.
All of the positions were loaded Saturday with countless Division I recruits, but at the quarterback position, several players took even more steps toward a high national ranking with notable performances.
All of the positions were loaded Saturday with countless Division I recruits, but at the quarterback position, several players took even more steps toward a high national ranking with notable performances.
All weekend long, including at Friday's Elite 11 Regional quarterback workout inside Bobby Dodd Stadium, the focus seemed to be on Waynesville (N.C.) Tuscola quarterback Jonathan Crompton. Despite all of the pressure and attention, Crompton delivered.
Crompton showed remarkable poise in the pocket and make great decisions in the one-on-one drills. He was one of the few quarterbacks that were able to drill the 18-yard out on a frozen rope consistently and his footwork was unmatched at the camp.
Tennessee continues to be the strong leader for Crompton and from everything he showed on Friday and Saturday he could be an impressive fit in the Volunteers offense or in any team's scheme honestly.
Joe Cox of Charlotte (N.C.) Independence, Joey Elliot of Evansville (Ind.) Harrison, Cameron Sexton of Laurinburg (N.C.) Scotland, Brandon Jones of Marietta, Ga., and Eric Ward of Decatur (Ga.) Southwest DeKalb were others that looked good at the quarterback position. Cox especially impressive and if college coaches can overlook that he measured in at 6-feet, then they might find a heck of a steal in him.
Carlton Hill of Monticello (Fla.) Jefferson County had a solid camp, too, and with his 6-foot-2 1/2 , 206-pound frame and 4.7-second time in the 40-yard dash he will make a very fine high-level Division I prospect. However, watch for some college coaches to recruit him as a jumbo athlete because of his athletic ability and rough around the edges passing ability.
The defensive line group was also dripping with astonishing talent all across the board. After impressive days, three players took major steps toward being pushed into the freak category.
Even though he didn't run the fastest 40-yard dash time with a 4.9, Fort Valley (Ga.) Peach County defensive end Larry Cox (6-5, 240) was incredible through position drills and in one-on-one competition. His long and still very lean frame will continue to fill in and his first step is quick enough to make him a very good strongside defensive end prospect.
Warner Robins (Ga.) Houston County defensive end Kyle Moore has more offers than he can handle already and he showcased his quarterback-killing mentality with a very solid workout Saturday. Measuring in at a hair taller than Moore, he was a one-man wrecking crew and proved that he will be one of the nation's elite defensive linemen.
With more and more scholarships coming in, Louisville Central two-way player James McKinney worked out with the defensive linemen on Saturday and continued to show why he's been tabbed as the top player in the state of Kentucky. With an average time of 5.0 in the 40, McKinney measured in at 6-3 and 276 pounds.
However it was in the drills and competition part of the camp where he really stood out above the rest. It's easy to see why Michigan offered him early after Saturday, and it's also easy to see why other teams from across the nation have recently extended offers.
With more and more offers coming in, including from USC and Miami, it should be interesting to see if the Wolverines can hang on to a soft oral commitment from McKinney that was made early in the recruiting process.
Heading into the camp, Clifford Respress of Barnesville (Ga.) Lamar County was a relative unknown on the national recruiting scene, but with several scholarships already in his pocket and a very solid performance on Saturday, watch for the 6-foot-4 defensive end's stock to skyrocket.
With all of the talent at quarterback, running back and defensive line it would be easy to overlook the receivers. But the college coaches on hand were drooling over several high-level prospects and one player that saw his stock turn into high-level blue-chip on Saturday.
That player was Carlos Thomas of College Park (Ga.) Banneker. Even though he already has a good list of colleges pursuing him, Thomas had an amazing workout in the drills and in the one-on-one portion Saturday. He couldn't be covered and was able to beat defenders off the line-of-scrimmage with solid upper-body strength and a quick burst of speed that allowed him to excel into the open field.
At least five college coaches after the camp, conceded that Thomas was their pick for the top receiver in the camp, but there were a few others that have solid cases for that honor.
Charlotte (N.C.) Independence receiver Mohamed Massaquoi illustrated why he's considered to be one of the top five players in North Carolina. He measured in at 6-2 and clocked in with a 4.43 40. Massaquoi had very good hands, was able to use his tall frame to go up and get the ball in one-on-one situations and ran very precise routes.
Huntsville, Ala., receiver/tight end Careg Bonner also impressed. Bonner, who is 6-3 and 223 pounds, ran a very solid time of 4.6 seconds and was tough to match up with in passing drills because of his physical nature. It's no surprise that Alabama and LSU offered him a scholarship and why he'll be one of the better players in a down year in the state of Alabama.
There had been a big debate amongst high school and college coaches in South Carolina as to where Bennettsville (S.C.) Malboro County standout receiver Rendrick Taylor stands in the Palmetto State. Some schools love him and others didn't think he was worthy of top five consideration.
Yet after an impressive workout on Saturday, those that tab him as one of the state and Southeast's best receivers look to be right. Even though he clocked a 4.61-second time in the 40, Taylor was exactly the physical type receiver college coaches are looking for today. With more muscles than some linebackers at the camp, Taylor easily got off the line, had very soft hands and caught almost everything throw in his direction.
Nick Kyles of Milldgevile (Ga.) Baldwin showed why he has several impressive scholarship offers with a great outing. He clocked in with a 4.58-second 40 and a 4.31 shuttle, which isn't spectacular, but he did impress throughout the day with great precision routes, very good hands and the ability to use his long frame to go up and get the ball. Kyles already has offers from Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Miami, Mississippi State and Tennessee and would be a steal for either one of those programs.
Brandon King of Houston County, Greg McClendon of Columbus (Ga.) Carver, R.J. Webb of Pickens, S.C. and T.J. Williams of Tallahassee (Fla.) Leon were the other attention grabbers at the position.
The offensive line was highlighted by several high-level prospects, including Atlanta North Springs standout Andre Barbour and Dallas (Ga.) East Paulding tackle Paul Duncan.
Barbour, who is 6-6 and 252 pounds, ran a slow 5.6 seconds in the 40 but showed great footwork and impressive agility throughout the camp. Duncan, who is 6-6 and 282 pounds, ran a 5.4 but when it came to the pass-protection drills, he kept the quarterback protected with great technique and the ability to move his feet quite well.
"I'm a better pass blocker than run blocker," Duncan, who has offers from Duke, Florida and Vanderbilt, said. "We mainly run the ball at my high school, but I'm a better pass blocker. I like allowing the guys to come to you and then using your body and arms to keep them away from the quarterback."
Joe Birdsong of Nashville (Tenn.) Montgomery Bell Academy looked very good also and said he really likes Tennessee and Ole Miss, along with several others. Marlon Davis of Columbus (Ga.) Carver, Thomas Hutton of Wichita (Kan.) Wichita Collegiate and Trevor Scott of Peach County also had very good camps.
Maybe the top defensive back/linebacker at the camp was Marcus Ball of Stone Mountain (Ga.) Stephenson. Ball, the younger brother of Georgia Tech quarterback Reggie Ball, is just going to be a junior, but he looked like he could step out on the field today and his game is also at a very high level with a muscled up physical frame and solid speed.
He could easily be one of the nation's top safety or outside linebacker prospects in the Class of 2006.
For expanded coverage of the Atlanta NIKE Training Camp, you should check out StudentSports.com. Access to StudentSports.com requires an additional membership. Coming Soon! The best is getting better. The Rivals.com Recruiting Database will include all authentic data from this summer's NIKE Training Camp schedule.


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When I say "I give up"...I mean, there probably is no good wind noise solution for this bike other than ear plugs.
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CONCERT DATE: October 9, 1974 (8.30 pm) Abilene, TX.
Elvis Crowd New Coliseum Record
Abilene Reporter News
October 10, 1974
The sellout crowd of 8,604 at Elvis Presley's Wednesday night concert in Taylor County Coliseum broke by 273 persons the old one-night record of 8,331.
That former record - was set March 8 by- the Lawrence Welk show, also a sellout but with fewer chairs set up on the arena floor.
For the Elvis concert, the stage was moved back, allowing for more seating.
Coliseum Manager Joe Cooley, who had worked for a few years to land Presley, said Thursday, "I thought it was a delightful crowd; there were very few problems and I thought the crowd just couldn't have been any better."
He added that the company which brought Elvis here is the same one that handles John Denver "and our request for him is in. We showed them what we can do, but we'll just have to wait and see what happens."
Cooley said that aside from the revenue of the Elvis show he was seeking the prestige of having him in Abilene and having a facility to hold such stars.
The coliseum opened in September 1969, and has drawn large crowds on many occasions, including two shows by The Carpenters, Chicago, the Doobie Brothers concert this spring, several days of ice show and circus performances, as well as many country & western and other performances during the three years.
Until Elvis actually came onstage, more than a few people said they didn't think he would ever come to Abilene.
One Presley band member said the only smaller hall he could remember the show playing was in Monroe, La.,where approximately 8,100 seats were available. The biggest Presley crowds were two Houston Astrodome shows of about 45,000 each, he said.
Elvis himself seemed pleased by the enthusiasm of Ihe turnout of fans, who paid a "bargain rate" of $5 to $10 per ticket, compared with reportedly much higher Las Vegas and similar Presley concert prices.
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I recommend making the Apizza Scholls recipe. It's not the simplest recipe but it is one of the best. http://doughgenerator.allsimbaseball9.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=8The Glutenboy recipe is good too and probably a bit easier to make than the scholls recipe:http://doughgenerator.allsimbaseball9.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=18
Garvey's Pizza factory clone is an OUTSTANDING recipe. Plus a sauce recipe that is awesome, very much like some of my favorite Chicago Thin crust joints. VERY well spiced, full of zip and enough fennel to know it's there. I also added a bit of red wine and Aleppo chilies to it. Very good recipe that stands on it's own but easy to tweak too. I've made this recipe 4 times now and was an instant hit with comments like 'best ever' from many. Thank you Garvey!!!! BTW, I do 320 grams and it makes a perfect 14-15" and allows for a little lip/cornice that puffs nicely if you guard it from the roller a bit. http://doughgenerator.allsimbaseball9.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=16I've found some decent NY pizza recipes but nothing quite right for me, yet. But Garvey's Pizza Factory Clone is my all-time favorite from this site. I LOVE THAT RECIPE!! jon
I've found some decent NY pizza recipes but nothing quite right for me, yet. But Garvey's Pizza Factory Clone is my all-time favorite from this site. I LOVE THAT RECIPE!!
If you haven't tried Glutenboy's you should, VERY good. Just need the time to give it that 3-5 day proofjon
Wet Burritos sounds really good. My wife makes an enchilada hot dish that is somewhat similar. I'm doing Garvey's PF pies tonite as a friend is coming down for a BS Experience......yes, BOTH kinds of BS will be flying around! Do you deep fry your wet burritos first or just warm and wrap before you sauce and cheese them?jonsorry for digressing from the post topic.....


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Is It Biblically Proper to Seek Evidence for Creation?
by John D. Morris, Ph.D.
The Institute for Creation Research has become known for its attention to research. It's important to recognize that we don't try to "prove the Bible." The Bible doesn't need our help. Whether or not there is evidence, the Bible is true! In our research we assume the Bible, and conduct our investigations in that framework. We interpret all historical data within the model of true history given in Scripture.
For instance, we do a lot of research in Grand Canyon, a huge scar in the earth gouged out by moving water. We go there with the firm conviction that the world-restructuring flood of Noah's day covered Arizona, and that its processes and aftereffects would have left their mark. We interpret the data in that light.
This is not a naïve stance. Everyone has a perspective. Evolutionary naturalism has become such a worldview and is unquestioningly used by its adherents in their interpretation of data. We feel that of the two broad viewpoints of history, creation is the better choice. The Bible and its teachings have proven to be trustworthy, and a solid foundation for our faith. It handles the data better, with no inconsistencies or contradictions.
Since the Bible is the inerrant Word of God, there is no need to fear putting it to the test (I Thessalonians 5:21). Francis Schaeffer used to declare the Bible to be "true Truth." It is absolutely accurate in all matters on which it touches, and the worldview it presents is applicable in all areas. Research can fill in the gaps in our knowledge, for the Bible doesn't give all the details. Furthermore, in the Dominion Mandate of Genesis 1:28, we (i.e., all representatives of mankind) are commanded to study creation, in order to use it wisely for man's good and God's glory. The Creator instructed Adam to "subdue [the earth]: and have dominion over [it]." Furthermore, He is pleased when we learn more of Him through research into what He has done and give Him the glory. Research can answer questions which might have arisen in the minds of Christians, remove obstacles to salvation in the path of non-Christians, and show the superiority of the Biblical way of thinking. It can and should do all these things.
Nevertheless, some Christians think otherwise. They feel that the Bible is beyond such investigation, and doesn't even need to be supported. They are offended that we attempt to demonstrate its accuracy, and chastise us for trying. While this may sound "spiritual," it differs from Christ's example.
After His resurrection, He appeared to His disciples in the upper room, but Thomas was not present (John 20:24). When told by the others that they had seen the risen Lord, Thomas insisted that he needed to see the evidence. "Except I shall see in His hands the print of the nails . . . I will not believe" (v.25). A few days later He again appeared. This time Thomas was present. Did Jesus upbraid him for his need for evidence? Not at all. He graciously invited Thomas to come and see the scars. The evidence was there, and his faith was well placed. Throughout Scripture we find God revealing Himself and validating the truth with evidence. Still, He requires faith, but that faith is a reasonable faith, based soundly on demonstrable fact.
* Dr. John Morris is President of ICR.
Cite this article: John D. Morris, Ph.D. 2005. Is It Biblically Proper to Seek Evidence for Creation?. Acts & Facts. 34 (6).
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The 100% low-floor vehicle will operate on a system designed for high-floor cars. The FLEXITY tram is one of an order placed by Spanish regional transport authority FGV for Alicante, Spain.
The FLEXITY car arrived in Bratislava on April 25 and has been undergoing extensive testing prior to operating on the system, Bombardier said.
Bratislava Mayor Dr. Milan Ftáčnik, said: "We welcome the cooperation with Bombardier and the possibility to have its modern 100% low-floor tram on our city's rail network. It provides us with the opportunity to show the citizens of Bratislava how comfortable, smooth and energy efficient public transport on modern, low-floor trams could be. We consider the further development and increase in rail transport in our city a key part of the solution to the traffic problems in our city."
Bombardier Transportation Vice President Sales and Products Oliver Schmidt said, "As the first manufacturer to provide Bratislava with a 100% low-floor tram, built in its twin city Vienna, we are confident that passengers will greatly appreciate the advantages of a stepless interior and a smooth ride while enjoying the splendid views of this beautiful city."


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Can you send one person all 5 of your roses?
I'm game on two parts.
I'm proud of my rebellious and revolutionary heritage. And my rugged individualism and stuff.
Okay, you can put me in for the random match-up. You only live once.
Sound like smth fun! I'd send flowers to more than five people from my friends.. Need time to narrow the list..
You can always send more valentines out yourself!
Will do, on my home trek site
Just the flowers.
That was my first thought, too!
Next will be credit cards and social security numbers for an Easter Basket thread...
Please, you think we don't already have those?
Count me in. And give me time to figure out what im supposed to do next. My brain is on hold today.
My crush is no secret...I love Jeri Ryan ...but she isn't a member here.
On second thought, count me out. Im a poopie head. Sorry.
Well I guess I'll throw my name in, for the fun of it... As for the secret crush...let me get back to you on that.
I was wondering where all those animal porn site charges were coming from....
Well played, sir. Well played.
My secret crush is Deckerd, and she knows it... wait, am I doing this wrong?
You stumor. One simple task. One.
I've got to admit, that didn't even occur to me! I can understand why some people would be uncomfortable with this. I'd never play around with people's feelings or secrets though.
^Off topic, but I love your sig.
It will be interesting to see who gets more messages to deliver.
I personally trust you both, but since I all but admitted my crush up-thread, I guess the point is moot.
Cool, thanks!
We could totally be randomly paired up if you play! I mean, look! There's an "e" in your and my name as well as an "i". All in all, there are two mmmmmm's. A match made in heaven!
You know you wanna be in.
I've been thinking that as well.
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By Will Laws / MLB.com
SAN DIEGO -- Kevin Quackenbush recorded his first hold of the season on Sunday in the Padres' 2-1 win, pitching for the third consecutive day to tally his seventh scoreless appearance in a row.
With two runners on and the Padres clinging to a one-run lead in the seventh, it was arguably the highest-leverage situation Quackenbush had been placed in this season. He responded by blowing away left-handed pinch-hitter Roger Kieschnick with a fastball up in the zone for strike three to end the threat.
"It's exciting -- your adrenaline's definitely going, your blood's flowing pretty good," Quackenbush said. "It's a good time to be out there."
With Nick Vincent injured and Alex Torres likely unavailable after pitching in the Padres' last four games, Padres manager Bud Black had no hesitations calling on the rookie over established setup man Joaquin Benoit.
"I trusted him to get the lefty out," Black said. "Quack's been really good for us, and he delivered."
Since allowing a walk-off home run to A.J. Pollock in a loss to Arizona on May 26, Quackenbush has given up earned runs in just one of his 15 appearances, a span of 13 innings.
"I've just been trying to get [hitters] with strike one and see where the at-bat goes from there," Quackenbush said.
And after being shuttled between Triple-A El Paso and the Majors four times between April 25 and May 17, he seems to have finally carved out a permanent role in the Padres 'pen for 2014.
Smith striving to break out of funk, make All-Star push
SAN DIEGO -- Despite an 0-for-11 cold streak in San Diego's last three games entering Sunday, Seth Smith is still the Padres' position player most deserving of an All-Star nod -- though it will be an uphill climb for the surprise breakout player.
Smith leads the Padres in virtually every offensive category -- batting average (.280), on-base percentage (.385), slugging percentage (.498), home runs (8), RBIs (24), doubles (17), triples (4) and walks (36). He's also yet to make an error in the outfield this season.
But he isn't listed on the All-Star ballot since he wasn't expected to be a full-time starter for San Diego at the beginning of the season. He could be voted in as a write-in candidate, and it's possible that he could be one of five candidates included in MLB's Final Vote.
It's not too late to make a push for the Padres on the National League ballot before the team is announced next Sunday.
San Diego players on the ballot include shortstop Cabrera, first baseman Yonder Alonso, second baseman Jedd Gyorko, third baseman Chase Headley, catcher Yasmani Grandal and outfielders Chris Denorfia, Carlos Quentin and Will Venable.
Fans can cast their votes for starters at MLB.com and all 30 club sites -- online or on a mobile device -- using the 2014 All-Star Game MLB.com Ballot Sponsored by Experian until Thursday, July 3, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The 2014 All-Star Game will be played at Target Field on Tuesday, July 15.
Fans may submit up to 25 online ballots, but they can also earn a one-time bonus of 10 additional online ballots. To access these additional online ballots, you must be logged into your MLB.com account when you submit any online ballot. If you do not have an MLB.comaccount, register on the site in accordance with the enrollment instructions for a free MLB.comaccount.
Fans this year once again can participate in the Home Run Derby Fan Poll. Fans will have the opportunity to select three players in each league who they would most like to see participate in the Home Run Derby. The 2014 Home Run Derby will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN HD, ESPN Deportes and ESPN Radio in the United States beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 14.
The 2014 American League and National League All-Star teams will be unveiled on the 2014 MLB All-Star Game Selection Show during the weekend of July 5-6, with further details to follow on MLB.com. Immediately following the announcement of the AL and NL All-Star rosters, fans can begin voting to select the final player for each league's 34-man roster via the 2014 All-Star Game MLB.com Final Vote Sponsored by Experian. Fans will cast their votes from a list of five players from each league over the balloting period.
And the voting doesn't end there. The final phase of All-Star Game voting will again have fans participating in the voting for the Ted Williams All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award presented by Chevrolet. During the Midsummer Classic, fans will vote exclusively online atMLB.com via the 2014 All-Star Game MLB.com MVP Vote Sponsored by Pepsi, and their voice will represent 20 percent of the overall vote that determines the recipient of the Arch Ward Trophy.
MLB.com will provide extensive online coverage of the All-Star Week festivities.
The 85th All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX, in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS, and worldwide by partners in more than 200 countries via MLB International's independent feed. ESPN Radio and ESPN Radio Deportes will provide national radio coverage of the All-Star Game. MLB Network and SiriusXM will also provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage. For more information, please visit allstargame.com.
Will Laws 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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Can anyone provide an ID for this micro moth? I have caught a few of these this week in the light trap.
Hi Jeff,
I think this is not a micro moth but a footman, I think it is Common Footman (Eilema lurideola), very similar to Scarce Footman, however Scarce tend to hold themselves more rolled in resting position, and it is also similar to Buff Footman which there have been good numbers of this year in the south of the UK, but they have yellow/orange color down inbetween the area of where the wings are attached.
Here is one of the photos I took to compare Common and Scarce last year.
Hope this helps
Hi crystal
Thanks for the ID and the links.


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- Torn City is a game where you must train hard to defeat the others. You must use strategies and choose your friends wisely if you want to come out on top. Unlike most games, Torn offers both single player and team play. You can either spend all day in the gym training to beat your enemies, or join a faction and work as a team destroying others and doing joint crimes. eg. Robbing a bank. Have a read of this tutorial and you will have a much better understanding of the game... Good luck!
- As you can see, the sidebar holds all of the most important links. All of these links will be talked about in detail later on in the tutorial. As well as this tutorial, there are also built in mini-tutorials throughout the game. These may prove to be very helpful!
Energy, Happiness and Nerve
- At the top of the Sidebar you can also see some of your details, including your current Energy, Happiness and Nerve. You can use your energy in many places including the gym. You get 5 energy every 15 minutes unless you are a donator, then you will receive 5 energy every 10 minutes. Happiness goes down when you are doing something boring, for example, training in the gym, having a job or education, being in jail or hospital etc. The higher your happiness is, the better you will be able to do things, for instance, you will receive more stat points when in the gym if you have high happiness. The house you own will also affect your happiness bar, instead of making the happiness go up quicker, you will have a larger happiness bar. eg. You have a 100 happiness bar, then you buy a better house and you will have a 250 happiness bar so the max happiness you can hold would then be 250. You gain 5 happiness every 15 minutes. Nerve in your Nerve bar is used to do crimes. Harder crimes will use up more of your bar. You gain 1 Nerve point every 5 minutes. Your nerve bar will also gradually increase in size as you complete crimes.
- There are two types of stats in Torn, Fighting stats and Working stats.
- Fighting stats consists of...
Speed: Makes you hit them more often, higher chance of running away from an opponent, less chance of being caught by police and going to jail.
Strength: Makes you hit your opponents for more damage.
Defense: Makes your opponent hit you for less damage, decreases the amount of time you go to hospital for very slightly.
Dexterity: The more dexterity, the more likely your opponent is going to miss. Dexterity also helps you avoid being seen when you attack someone. This also works the other way around, you will be more likely to see who attacks you.
- Working stats consists of...
Manual labour: Needed for jobs such as the army
Intelligence: Needed for jobs like, programming. Intelligence also helps crimes.
Endurance: Needed for tough, long-lasting jobs, it also helps you gain more stats in the gym too!
- All of the stats are important in their own ways, feel free to enhance one stat more than the others or keep all of them around the same. You will need to train hard in the gym if you want to win any battles.
- By clicking on the Home link, you can see nearly all of your stats. Most of them apart from EXP and Crime experience which are hidden. The 'Home' page shows basically everything about your account.
- If anything happens to your account, for instance... If someone tries to attack you or if someone busts you out of jail, you will receive an event. You will know when you have an event as the link on the sidebar will go bold and show you how many new events you have.
- You have several options with your events, you can save them which means you can always view them on your account until you delete them, you can delete them as they come in, or you can choose the delete all option at the bottom of the page, which will delete everything in your events except those you have saved. Please remember to click save on anything you wish to keep, events will delete periodically from our server meaning you will lose older events unless they are saved.
- Your Torn City mailbox is like an email account, players can send you messages and you can send them messages. Like events, when you receive a new mail, the link on the sidebar will go bold.
- Your mailbox offers you several features to enhance your socializing on Torn City. You have a save option which will allow you to save a message indefinitely, you can locate this by clicking on the icon in your mailbox that looks like a disc.
- You also have an ignore feature which will prevent other players from mailing you or being able to send you events. So if someone is constantly mailing and you do not wish to speak to them, you can click the ignore link at the top of your mailbox.
- You can delete your mails by simply clicking the trash can icon located next to each mail you receive, at the bottom of the page you can delete them all at once.
- Please note mails do delete off of our server. After you have 250 mails in your inbox the older mails will begin to delete periodically. So if there is something you wish to keep please use the save mail option in your mailbox to prevent losing anything you might need.
- Once you have opened a mail and read it you will notice right above it there are several options. Most of them are located on the main mailbox page, however once reading a mail you will have the option to report a mail. This is what you would use to report a mail to staff members.
- There are many ways to make a profit, a long term way of getting cash would be to sign up for a job. Different jobs give different incomes, but you may need certain stats to sign up to them. You can gain stats by actually doing the job and taking education courses, we talk about education in more detail later. Within each job there are different ranks. When you have enough stats you can click 'Get promoted' and you will go up to the next rank in that job which will give you more stats and income per day.
Finding a Job
- To get a job, simply click on 'Newspaper' on the sidebar, then go to 'Jobs'. This will bring up the jobs page where you can browse through the different Jobs. Different jobs will give you different amounts of stats per day. You can always change to a better job when you have enough stats to move up to it.
Job specials
- You get job specials by going up ranks. When you reach a certain rank, you will receive a job special. Specials may unlock places in the game, help out your stats and even find private information about other players, e.g. stats. They cost job points and sometimes cash too.
- You can purchase and become the director of a company at level 10, you can work for a company at level 3. Before purchasing a company be aware that a company takes time, effort, and money to become successful.
- You can find company listings in the newspaper under Job Listings. Here you can find a company you would like to work for, or you have the option to create a new one.
- It is important to do some research on the companies before purchasing a new one, be sure to view how many companies there already are of the type you want to run, the more companies in the same industry- the more competition you will have. Each company offers different specials and different ways to earn job stats, so again it's important to know what you want when opening a company or joining one as an employee.
- Please be aware each company has working stat levels that benefit it more than others. There is a brief description of this at the top of each company page under the job listings. It would be to your benefit to try to find employees whom fit these working stats when hiring employees, or if you are wanting to work for a company, see where your working stats fit most appropriately before applying to one.
- Before you can begin training your fighting stats in the gym, you must buy a gym membership. You can buy one by looking in the newspaper and clicking 'Local Gyms'. Once you have purchased a membership to the Gym, click on 'Gym' on the sidebar. This will take you to the training page. From there you can begin training either Speed, Strength, Defence or Dexterity.
- There are 2 gyms in Torn one for levels 1-9 "Woody's Workout Gym" and one for levels 10 and above "Average Joe's". It will cost you $100 dollars to purchase a pass to Woody's Workout Gym and $25,000 to purchase a pass for Average Joe's once you have reached level 10. You automatically receive the Woody's Workout Gym when you begin playing the game.
- Education will help you gain working stats, plus each tier of courses offers bonuses as you complete more classes. You will need to start at the bottom and work your way up through each tier. Each course requires you to pay some cash and energy to start. Each course will take a certain amount of days to complete; some as few as 7, some require up to 60 days to complete. The times vary for each course and once you have started the course there is nothing further you have to do besides wait for it to finish. You may be kicked from your education if you have a drug addiction. If this happens you must restart the course from the beginning. There is no set amount of drugs you can take before you get kicked, so be careful!
- As well as getting cash for doing Crimes, you also get crime experience allowing you to do better at the other crimes. Once you have done a crime, you must wait a while for your Nerve bar to fill up again. You get 1 Nerve point for your Nerve bar every five minutes. Once you reach a certain amount of crime EXP, your Nerve bar will grow in size, enabling you to store more Nerve in your Nerve bar.
- Each crime has many outcomes, you could go to jail, go to hospital, be fined, get money, escape from the cops, the list is endless. Your crime experience will not be affected by failing or escaping. But if you go to jail, it is a completely different matter.
- By going to jail you lose a large amount of crime experience. It is very important that you avoid jail at all costs, not only are you stuck in there for a long time, but it can leave a big dent in your crime experience. It may take a long time to regain it again.
- Here you can find the latest news as well as other news ie. who won the lottery last week. The newspaper also has links to the hall of fame, estate agents and job list. The hall of fame shows the best players in the game, estate agents allows you to buy different houses, and job list shows all the jobs possible for you to join.
- You go to the jail if you do a crime and get caught by the cops, you can also go in for failing a faction organized crime. When in there, you are restricted access to most of the pages in Torn. You can try to escape from jail while in there using a certain amount of nerve. If you are successful at escaping you will be rewarded with a gain to your dexterity. When not in jail, you can also bust or buy people out of jail. Busting will get them out of jail (if you have a lot of dexterity). If you bust them out, you will be rewarded with crime skill (to help you do more crimes and other crimes easier). If you take the risk of busting someone out and get caught, you will go to jail yourself. Buying them out will not do anything for your account, just cost you cash.
- You get sent to hospital if someone attacks you and wins, or if you attack someone and lose. You can also be put in the hospital by failing a crime or failing a faction organized crime. If people hospitalize you when they have finished the attack, you will be sent to hospital for a lot longer than usual. Hospitalizing does not benefit anyone, it just puts the target in hospital for longer. You can use morphine, small first aid kits and first aid kits to get yourself out of the hospital.
- A place to chill out and maybe win yourself a little cash! Details of how to play the games are in the casino. You will need to have casino tokens to play all the games currently listed in casino except Poker.
- To change your player name (you can't change your login name), go to Preferences. Any players with discriminating names will be deleted on sight. The cost to change your name is $10,000.
- To change your password you have to type in your current password and then the new password you want. You will then have to login again using your new password. It is important to remember no member of staff will ever ask you for your password and you should change your password periodically for your accounts protection. Any website asking you for your login details to Torn could result in your account being hijacked and loss of your items and money. It is very important to remember there are no cheats for this game and anyone offering them to you just wants to access your account for their gain and your loss. Don't become a victim to this.
Forum information
- Here you can create a signature for the forums. BB Code is acceptable. Do not use any profanities as it will result in a forum ban and possibly a game sentence. Also remember there is no music or sound allowed in forum signatures at all. Forum picture sigs- we ask you to keep to an approximate size of 500width x 150 height or smaller (only 1 allowed unless very small). You can also add up to 4 extra lines of text or a small userbar to the equivalent in replacement of the text.
Personal information
- Unless your profile is hidden, all information will be viewable by other users. If any field is left blank it will automatically be shown as N/A. If you do not know what something is, don't fill it in.
Your image
- To upload your profile image, go to preferences. I'm sure you could pay a graphics artist somewhere in Torn City to make you a nice image. Make sure your image is either (75 x 100), (150 x 200) or (300 x 400). Otherwise it will look distorted.
- Firstly, before you attack, you must have ammo loaded into your gun, you can do this by going to your items page and clicking on your ammo locker at the top. You must also have your target chosen. You are more likely to beat someone who has less stats than you and someone who does not have a good weapon, if you lose, you could find yourself in hospital for quite a long time. Attacking uses up 50 energy unless you are using the drug Vicodin, then it takes 25 energy.
- When you begin attacking someone, you must select which weapon you wish to use. It is probably a good idea if you are battling someone with a lot of dexterity to hit them with a melee weapon. Melee weapons are quite easy to hit your opponent with, they do not miss as much as secondary and primary weapons. Once you have clicked on the weapon you are using, it will bring you to another page showing you the results of that turn... eg. Using your Dual Axes you hit -Clansdancer in the throat for 1523 damage
- You can view the images to either side of the text above and see how much 'life' you and your opponent have remaining. Then click on the weapon you want to use once again. You keep doing this until the battle is over. If you beat your target, you have three choices. a) Leave them, b) Search their wallet and c) Hospitalize them. Leaving them will do nothing extra to them- They will go to hospital for a short period, you will only gain exp. Searching their wallet will usually get you some of their cash, you will still get a little exp too, but you will probably also piss them off! Last you have hospitalize, this will put them in the hospital for a very long period but you will gain no exp. If they are in a faction, this could start a war. Remember that attacking is not a very good source of exp, you would most likely be better off using the energy for other things like training your stats to help your faction out when the time comes.
Weapons and Armour
- Better weapons will increase your damage, armour will decrease the enemy's damage to you. Pretty simple really. Weapons are very important as some can even triple your damage! Be sure you choose the right weapon for your stats though, check the details of each weapon before you buy them. Accuracy is a great asset to any set of stats.
- In order to attack someone using one of your guns, which is any weapon other then the Melee types, you need to first buy some ammo for that specific weapon and then load one of the clips into that gun. During Attacking, you can reload ammo clips, but you cannot buy more clips, so if you run out you will have to switch to a different weapon.
- One of the most important things in the game is leveling. You get EXP (which, like crime experience, you cannot see) every time you use the gym, do crimes and attack people. Unlike most games, it is very hard to level. You need to do a lot of crimes to go up! When you are able to go up a level, you will be notified in your home. By leveling, as well as many other benefits, you also get access to special areas. For example, some of the areas are shown below. Please keep in mind there are pros and cons to everything and leveling is not an exception. If you level too quickly, your stats will not be equal to those who took their time, this leaves you wide open to being what is known as a 'leveling target'. Basically you become the high level with low stats everyone uses for experience.
Level 4 - Play Blackjack in the casino!
Level 5 - Investment bank, allowing you to invest your money for a period of time!
Level 5 - Auction house, sell your items to the highest bidder!
Level 5 - Missions, (some easy, some hard) to earn some cash!
Level 7 - Russian roulette, challenge people and win big money!
Level 10 - Take out loan, if you need extra cash!
Level 15 - Travel agency, travel to other countries around the world!
About items
- All items you own are in your Items page. You can view them by clicking 'Items' on your sidebar. With some items you can perform certain tasks... You can send any item you want to someone if you need to, you can equip items which are weapons or armour so you can use them when battling, you can click 'info' which will give you information on that item, you can also use some items. When 'use' is clicked, you will carry out the specific task which the item does.
About factions
- Factions are one of the main parts of Torn. By joining one, you agree to work with the other members to make your faction the best. While in a faction you will need to participate with the other members in organized crimes (crimes which you work together with your team to complete) and attack enemy factions when at war with them. The next few paragraphs will explain factions in more detail.
Joining a Faction
- Before joining a faction be sure you choose wisely. If you choose to be in an Aggressive faction, check their war base and speak to their leader. Some factions require daily chaining, minimum stat requirements, or that you have a Donator Pack. It's wise to speak to the leader and find out just what they expect from you before you apply.
The travel agency
- Once you reach level 15, you will gain the ability to travel to other cities around Torn City. In these cities, you will be able to buy items that are not available in Torn City, you can also do many other things that you cannot do in Torn. You can still be attacked and hospitalized while you are in another country, so be aware of this before leaving your account in another country far from Torn. You cannot use morphine in other countries so leaving your account there could cause you to be stuck in that country for a period of time.
Stock Market
- In order to use the stock market you must first purchase a stock ticker. You can purchase this at the points building located in the city, it will cost you 20 points to purchase. Each stock listed offers a special bonus and requires you to invest a certain amount of money before you can receive that benefit, you can view what stock benefit each stock offers by clicking on each stock and reading the information on the page. It will give you the exact amount you must invest and what the benefit will offer you once it has unlocked. Keep in mind each stock has a different 'unlocking' time before you receive the benefit. Some take about 30 days, some can take over 60 to unlock. You receive a letter in your mailbox when the stock has unlocked and the special is activated, it also shows in your portfolio if the stock is unlocked and you are receiving the benefit. You can choose to do stocks this way, or play them by watching graphs and forecast, deciding which one looks like it might rise soon and investing to make profit. This may be a more risky way to invest, but potentially could make you a very decent profit.
Splitting and Stacking
- You are given the option in your portfolio to split and stack your stocks. Splitting means taking the larger block and making it into smaller ones. Stacking means to take as many small blocks of a certain stock you have and making it one large block. If you are holding stocks and earning benefits you may choose to split the profit from the larger block you need to earn benefits. You would simply add what's on top of the amount required for the benefit and divide it by the current price the stock is selling for and break that many shares off the large block. This giving you 1 block for the benefit and 1 block you can sell. If you are holding many small blocks of stocks and wish to combine them to sell or receive a benefit for, you can click stack and it will group all the stocks of the same kind together.
- Drugs are definitely a player choice in this game. There are both pros and cons to taking drugs in game so you will need to be sure to decide before you start- if the pros outweigh the cons. Some drugs give you an energy boost, allow you to hit for 25 energy instead of 50 or get you out of the hospital. However they all come with addiction levels that will require rehab to get rid of at some point. You can attempt to wait the drug addiction out, but this is a very long and slow process. Rehab is in Switzerland and costs 250k per time, it normally takes several times if you take drugs on a constant basis to lose your addiction.


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Corn Ice Cream Recipe
You have to give this novel ice cream a try. It's actually made with corn, sweetly flavored by vanilla extract and maple syrup. I plan to make this surprising treat every summer.—Diana Burrink, Crete, Illinois
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1. In a large heavy saucepan, heat the milk, sugar and syrup until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly.
- 2. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160°. Quickly transfer to a bowl; place in ice water and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in corn and vanilla. Press waxed paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- 3. Strain custard, discarding corn. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving. Yield: 4 cups.
Nutritional Facts
1/2 cup: 221 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO. CA-2006-0798 DIVISION 55 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. F/K/A JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. DALE PICKETT, et al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated February 09, 2007 and entered in Case No. CA-2006-0798 of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for ST. JOHNS County, Florida wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. F/K/A JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, is the Plaintiff and DALE PICKETT; CITIFINANCIAL EQUITY SERVICES, INC.; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at FRONT DOOR OF THE ST. JOHNS JUDICIAL CENTER, ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA at 12 NOON, on the 13th day of March, 2007, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment: LOTS 1648, 1649 AND 1650, ST. AUGUSTINE SOUTH, UNIT NO. 6, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF IN MAP BOOK 8, PAGE 39, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 302 MARTIN ROAD. ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32086. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on FEB. 12, 2007. Cheryl Strickland Clerk of the Circuit Court By Melissa Dukes Deputy Clerk ATTENTION: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Mary Bratos, Court Administration 904-827-5617, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. If you are voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8770. THIS IS NOT A COURT INFORMATION LINE L404-7 Feb. 16, 23, 2007
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The most likely words from my time as a 90's teenager would be 'slapper' or 'slag'. Both used regularly while I was younger(no, not by me). Also, at least where I grew up, 'fit' wasn't used until much later.Originally Posted by potterfan48
And yes, Willie Pratt would be very amusing to school children. I have a friend who still hates to use his middle name(William) thanks to his time at school.


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If he's a rollercoaster to watch, then perhaps that means he's not boring?
No, seriously though, I've never been able to see Jeremy as some fantastic artist that he's often touted as. His SP this year was a slog for me. His Saitama LP did give me a glimpse of what his fans see in him, and I think he should've placed fourth there. Sadly, too little too late to turn me into a fan. (And I've always found it difficult to root for headcases.)
I actually prefer both Jason and Max over Jeremy, but the truth is, neither of them are bigger podium threats than even Jeremy is. Jeremy's habit of bombing internationally would be more worrying if he were actually holding back someone who could medal. (Max likely would've done better in the Team Event than Jeremy, but it wouldn't have been enough to get USA the silver. I do feel for him though). So if he wants to continue... well, I don't think he's gonna get anywhere but I don't think he'll do much damage either.


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Kevin Correia, who led the Padres in 2009 with 12 wins and 198 innings pitched, agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the club.
"We both made it clear what we hoped the end result would be," Padres general manager Jed Hoyer told MLB.com. "We did have conversations with [other] teams; it was more than one conversation. In the end, this is what we wanted."
Correia, who had a 3.91 ERA in '09, made it clear to the club that he wanted to remain in San Diego. The deal was made prior to the deadline for tendering contracts to arbitration-eligible players.
"This was his first choice," agent Barry Axelrod said.
Ambriz moves to Indians in Rule 5 Draft: The Indians selected pitcher Hector Ambriz from the D-backs organization with the fifth overall pick of the Rule 5 Draft.
"Our scouts like his stuff," Indians director of scouting John Mirabelli told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "He has some power through all his pitches. He has a history, all the way back through college, of being a good strike-thrower."
Roberts, Guthrie pleased with addition of Millwood: Second baseman Brian Roberts and pitcher Jeremy Guthrie both liked the Orioles' acquisition of veteran innings-eater Kevin Millwood.
"I think it's huge," Roberts told the Baltimore Sun. "For our young guys to be around somebody that has been doing it for 10-plus years, and he'll give you 200 innings every year and 12 to 17 wins probably. It's a great thing for us as a team right now."
"I had the opportunity to play with Kevin and see him lead the league in ERA back in '05, and as far as his ability to pitch and be a tremendous pitcher over the course of his career, that speaks for itself," said Guthrie, a teammate of Millwood's with the Cleveland Indians in 2005. "His ability to pitch and his knowledge of the game is going to set a good example for each one of us on the staff."
Cust puts family first in exploring market: The A's declined to make a contract offer to Jack Cust, who hit 25 home runs, drove in 70 runs and scored a club-high 88 runs in 2009. It was the third straight season Cust had hit at least 25 homers for Oakland.
The club wanted to retain Cust for a contract calling for less than what he would have earned through the arbitration process, but the outfielder has decided to enter the full market.
"I told Billy, 'I'm going to be 31 years old, I've got to see what's out there,'" Cust told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I have to do what's best for my family. I spent a lot of years riding the bus, not making any money. But Oakland was the team that gave me an opportunity, and I'm very grateful for that.
"One thing about Jack is that he hits home runs, he draws walks and he plays," Beane said. "He's never hurt."
Crosby relishes opportunity with Pirates: Bobby Crosby, the Rookie of the Year with the A's in 2004, has moved on to the Pirates in search of playing time.
"I'm excited," Crosby told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I know they've got a lot of young talent, but I know I'm going to get a chance to play there. That's all I really wanted going into the offseason. And this was the best fit for me by far."
Matt Capps will move on: Matt Capps was surprised the Pirates non-tendered him.
"I didn't know," Capps told MLB.com. "All I know is what I was told, and that was basically what I had been reading last week. But plans change, and I didn't fit into it.
"I didn't want it to happen," he continued. "I know I didn't have the best of years last year, but I know what I'm capable of doing. There are no hard feelings. I have a lot of great friends who are still putting on that uniform."
Johnson in search of a new team: The Braves did not tender Kelly Johnson a contract, making the second baseman a free agent. The Braves are open to re-signing Johnson to a smaller contract but expect he will sign someplace else where he can compete for a starting job.
"We still think Kelly has ability," general manager Frank Wren told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "and I would not be surprised at all, if he went somewhere and had a chance to play regularly, if he bounced back to be the player we all envisioned."
Lyon likely to begin Astros career as setup man: The Astros officially introduced Brandon Lyon this weekend at Minute Maid Park. Lyon, who agreed to a three-year deal, has been a closer with both the D-backs and Tigers but is projected as a setup man for Houston.
"I think in closing the pressure definitely is all on your shoulders," Lyon told MLB.com. "But I think in the seventh, eighth and ninth inning, you come into a close game and there's pressure in that, too. I haven't been able to decipher between [closer and setup], except for you get known more as a closer. Other than that, the pressure is still on and I'm ready to do any role."
Soriano takes over as closer for Rays: The Rays and Rafael Soriano have agreed to terms on a one-year deal following the reliever's acquisition from the Braves.
Soriano had a career-high 27 saves last season in 31 opportunities and had 102 strikeouts in 75 2/3 innings.
"It's a luxury that other teams can afford," Rays president Matt Silverman told the St. Petersburg Times. "And it's something, while we can't necessarily afford it at all times, we're going to enjoy having someone like him."
Navarro signs one-year contract with Rays: The Rays and Dioner Navarro have agreed to terms on a one-year contract. The Rays now have their catching set with Navarro and Kelly Shoppach, who was acquired from Cleveland this offseason.
"I feel like we're a better team with both than with one guy and another guy on the market," Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman told the St. Petersburg Times.
Wang to look elsewhere: The Yankees non-tendered Chien-Ming Wang, who won 19 games in both 2006 and 2007 before injuries sidetracked him the past two years.
"There's no doubt that we had to make a tough decision," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told MLB.com. "We are still hopeful that our relationship can continue, but those decisions are yet to be made."
Marshall appreciates managerial strategy: Count Sean Marshall among the players fascinated by managerial strategy.
"It'd be a thrill to be a manager to make the changes and put together a lineup that you think is the best one to win that ballgame and that matches up the best. I think it involves some strategy and a lot of thought," he told MLB.com. "[Cubs manager] Lou [Piniella]'s done a great job in the years I've been here in putting out the best team to win the games. It's not easy. I think he does a really good job. Hopefully, I could do that one day."
Pudge making plans to play regularly: Ivan Rodriguez doesn't consider himself a backup catcher now that he's with the Nationals.
"Well, I'm ready to play every day," Rodriguez told the Washington Post. "We discussed that. I'm a player that can still play every day, and I will play every day and basically do my best for the club. I know it's hard for me to play 162 games; that's impossible for a catcher. But as long as I'm healthy, feeling great physically, I'll be in the field playing."
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How do you meet your neighbors?
Summerfield resident Phyllis Morales says you throw a party. She held a celebration at her home in the Summerfield Pines neighborhood to celebrate Halloween.
"Some of my best childhood memories come from running around my neighborhood on Long Island with a pack of kids, getting our hands dirty and scraping our knees," Morales says.


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Nine-year-old twins Michael and Eric Murray of Northbridge live with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, which makes it hard for them to get around their home on Benson Road. Their parents hope that by this time next year, the twins' lives will be easier thanks to the efforts of hundreds of students at Blackstone Valley Technical Regional High School.
Nine-year-old twins Michael and Eric Murray of Northbridge live with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, which makes it hard for them to get around their home on Benson Road. Their parents hope that by this time next year, the twins' lives will be easier thanks to the efforts of hundreds of students at Blackstone Valley Technical Regional High School.
"The boys have the developmental age of newborns, but they still understand that something special is happening for them," said Amy Murray, the boy's mother and primary caregiver.
That's because hundreds of regional vocational students have already met with the family to hear their needs so they may begin researching the best ways to make their life easier in a new home.
Amy and Chris Murray, both early '90s graduates of Blackstone Valley Tech, have lived in a split-level home in Northbridge for 13 years, but as their boys get older, caring for them has become more difficult, as they have to lift them around the home and in and out of bed. That is all about to change.
Spearheading the project is Health Services Instructor Janice Muldoon-Moors, who said that the Murrays aren't the only ones benefiting.
"The students are going to get wonderful hands-on experience out of this. They are not just building a house out of popsicle sticks - this is real," she said.
Marinella Construction of Franklin will start building the new house in Camelot Estates in Northbridge this spring, after Valley Tech drafting students design it under the guidance of an architect.
Students from the school's carpentry department have already gone to work, examining the Murrays' current home to learn of Michael and Eric's routines and to figure out what changes would help make their lives easier.
Next, the students will build the necessary equipment and install it at the Murrays' new home.
Because the twins are spastic, meaning they have uncontrollable muscle stiffness, carpentry student Corey Johnson of North Grafton built a bed with a special headboard to protect against injury.
"This is starting to deal with real-world stuff, and that makes a huge difference," Johnson said. "If you're building a rocking chair, a screw might come out, but in this case it could be a bigger consequence if something goes wrong. You start to think about what you're doing and realize this is not a mindless task."
Johnson said that aside from benefiting from the experience, just knowing that his work helps the Murray twins brings a sense of satisfaction.
"I do a lot of projects, but I don't always know where they're going. This time it is rewarding, because I know what I'm doing is being used for a great cause, and this is going to help the twins," he said.
Carpentry students will also build lifts, ramps and special cabinetry to store important medical equipment.
Muldoon-Moors said electrical students will work on the wiring and may install sensor-based lighting, plumbing students will take on the bathroom, and graphic design students are working on a large, colorful canvas of Sesame Street characters to go in the boys' bedrooms, as they are avid fans of the show.
"It is very vibrant. The colors help stimulate the cognitive development of the boys," Muldoon-Moors said, emphasizing that students are considering every possible way their specific trades can help.
Cosmetology students even found a way to offer some relief to Amy and Chris, who are often tired and sometimes stressed with caring for their boys.
"They put together a basket with hair and face products, and offered them a spa day," Muldoon-Moors said.
On Oct. 27, culinary students put on a chicken buffet fundraiser at the school's Three Seasons Restaurant to raise money toward the project.
As plans for the home evolve, the students may come up with more ideas to add to the home.
Chris Murray said he and his family are grateful.
"This will make Michael and Eric's lives easier, but it will also help my wife and me," he said. "(Dealing with) this has been hard. It could pull people apart, but this has actually brought us closer together."
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|Human Rights Watch
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|Human Rights Watch, Somalia: Woman Alleging Rape Cleared, Journalist Convicted, 3 March 2013, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/5135c6242.html [accessed 20 January 2018]
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An appeals court's ruling to uphold the conviction of a journalist who interviewed a woman alleging rape by government forces is a major setback for freedom of the media in Somalia. The woman, who had also been convicted of "insulting the government" and other alleged crimes, was found not guilty.
On March 3, 2013, the court of appeals upheld a lower court's conviction of journalist Abdiaziz Abdinur Ibrahim, but reduced his sentence from one year to six months. The judge stated that Abdiaziz Abdinur had not respected the laws of the country and the ethics of journalism by not reporting his interview with the alleged rape victim. It is unclear what laws specifically he is found to have violated.
"The court acquitted a woman who should never have been charged while upholding an unjust conviction of a journalist," said Daniel Bekele, Africa director. "After this case, who in their right mind would suggest to a victim of government abuse that they report the crime? Or tell their story to a journalist?"
On February 5, a woman who alleged that she was raped by five government soldiers in August 2012, and Abdiaziz Abdinur Ibrahim, a journalist who interviewed her, were convicted of falsely accusing a government body of committing a crime that damages state security and each sentenced to one year in prison. The woman's sentence was deferred until she has completed breastfeeding her baby. Abdiaziz Abdinur has been serving his sentence in Mogadishu Central Prison.
The case has been marred by serious violations of the defendants' rights under international human rights law. Prior to the trial, police had coercively interrogated the woman in custody and without a lawyer. One of the main pieces of evidence the prosecution put forward in court was the testimony of a midwife who concluded the woman had not been raped on the basis of a "finger test," an unscientific, inhuman, and degrading "test" that has no forensic value. The lower court did not allow the defense to present its case or introduce witnesses.
The appeals court conducted two hearings on the case on February 20 and 27. The judge permitted the defense to submit documents that showed that, contrary to the claim by the prosecution, the journalist did not publish his interview. The defense also called three witnesses who testified in support of the woman's allegation that she was raped in August 2012.
Donor governments and other international actors who have already criticized the Somali government's handling of this case should continue to voice their objections. Human Rights Watch reiterated its call for the Somali authorities to exonerate Abdiaziz Abdinur and release him immediately.
"The government has argued that justice should run its course in this case, but each step has been justice denied," Bekele said. "Quashing the case and unconditionally releasing Abdiaziz Abdinur will show that this government is ready to focus on protecting freedom of expression and encouraging victims of sexual violence to come forward.


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Update on the EC Programme for Action - Accelerated action on HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis
The Commission assesses progress on the implementation of the Programme for Action on HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis adopted in February 2001. It also sets out the outstanding policy issues and future challenges. The PfA has three major objectives: to increase the impact of existing interventions, increase the affordability of key pharmaceuticals, and encourage research in and development of specific global public goods to tackle these diseases.
Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 26 February 2003. Update on the EC Programme for Action - Accelerated action on HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in the context of poverty reduction - Outstanding policy issues and future challenges [COM(2003) 93 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
The Commission assesses progress on the implementation of the Programme for Action (PfA) on HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis adopted in February 2001. The results obtained in the three main areas identified (increasing the impact of existing interventions, increasing the affordability of key pharmaceuticals and encouraging research and development) are reviewed:
Impact of existing actions
Progress has been limited in this area. The number of people suffering from or infected with the three diseases is rising constantly.
In spite of unanimous agreement on the urgent need to combat these diseases, there is still no large-scale collective action, either at national or international level. Through its PfA, however, the Commission, with the help of its partners, has begun to tackle the problem, bringing the diseases to greater prominence and highlighting the need to work together to achieve objectives.
The emphasis remains on increasing spending on social structures, which are fundamental in ensuring the effectiveness of the action undertaken.
Increasing affordability of pharmaceuticals
The Communication notes that the Commission's strategy of introducing tiered pricing as the norm for the poorest countries has received widespread support and is being applied by some manufacturers selling to developing countries. Also, a Commission regulation aiming to prevent trade diversion into the European Union of certain key pharmaceuticals was adopted in May 2003.
Customs and other duties levied by exporting countries were identified as a serious obstacle to accessing affordable medicines and should be abolished. The EU will strive to achieve this end.
During the long series of negotiations within the WTO which led to the Doha Declaration on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, the EU fought to ensure that the protection of intellectual property be used to benefit public health. The problems encountered by those WTO members with insufficient or no manufacturing capacities in the pharmaceutical sector with regard to making effective use of compulsory licensing are still unresolved. The EU remains anxious to find a sustainable, multilateral solution to this problem as soon as possible.
Research and development
The Commission has approved a considerable increase in EU research funding and changes in the way it is allocated. For the first time, Europe will be able to speak and act as a single unit on research matters at an international level.
There has been a sizeable increase in the resources allocated to basic preclinical and clinical research on HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in the Sixth Framework Programme. The EU Member States, developing countries and other donors are combining their efforts in the field in an integrated European research programme to combat the three poverty diseases. The Commission intends to invest EUR 200 million in this initiative, called the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). The Commission will also invest an additional EUR 200 million in more basic research.
In the Commission's opinion, the PfA remains a comprehensive, forward-looking and coherent EU policy framework aimed at making a significant contribution towards improved country, regional and global action against the three communicable diseases.
The updated report concludes that the PfA has shown that strong EU intervention is essential and that by following this programme the EU's positions on targeted action against HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis have been considerably strengthened at a global level.
Nonetheless, additional efforts are required to ensure periodic, structured dialogue with developing countries and the Communication proposes, amongst other things, creating a Stakeholders' Forum on Communicable Diseases in the Context of Poverty Reduction.
Commission communication to the Council and European Parliament - A coherent European Policy Framework for External Action to Confront HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis - [COM(2004) 726 final - not published in the Official Journal]. This communication proposes an overall policy framework to fight HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, while stressing the growing impact of these diseases on human security and human rights. The spread of the three diseases among refugees and people living in conflict situations remains a challenge. More countries need to develop a policy mix integrating prevention, care and treatment. The Commission underlines that at country level the focus should be on building capacity and increasing sustainable funding support. It also advocates developing safe and affordable pharmaceutical products and new tools and types of intervention (such as vaccines), strengthening partnerships and building up regulatory capacity in developing countries. The Commission will maintain its firm stance on its commitments regarding the Millennium Development Goals, the Cairo agenda, the Beijing declaration, human rights and human security
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Music lovers are in for a treat. Grammy Award-winning guitar virtuoso Jose Feliciano will perform at the fifth annual Canadian Friends of The Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind (IGDCFB) Evening of Miracles Gala May 22 at the George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts.
Music is a shared common language that knows no borders.
"I love Israel. I think music brings peace and goodwill," Feliciano said in a telephone interview from his Connecticut home.
Born blind and from humble beginnings in Puerto Rico, Feliciano taught himself to play guitar by listening to records and practising all day.
"At the age of three, I played percussion for my uncle on a tin cracker can, and at the age of four, I had learned the harmonica. I got a lot of enjoyment out of playing music, and as I got older, I learned to play the accordion. I was about nine years old when I became interested in the guitar. Since then, the guitar has been my life."
For more than two generations, Feliciano has bridged musical styles and influenced countless musicians. He has recorded over 45 gold and platinum records and has received 19 Grammy nominations and nine awards.
Feliciano recalled some memorable moments of his career. "In 1964, RCA Records signed a very young Feliciano, and in 1968, I won two Grammys for Light My Fire. I was on the American charts and I thought, 'Wow, I have come a long way from those hills in Puerto Rico.' And then I met my wife, Susan."
A philanthropist who has visited the guide dog centre in Israel, Feliciano strongly supports the work being done to train guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired.
"I discovered IGDCFB through a friend, Noach Braun, who is the co-founder and director. They have a very special school," he said.
The centre includes everything from spacious dog runs, whelping kennels and a veterinary clinic, to a fragrance garden and a student centre that has six bedrooms, a lounge, staff rooms, a dining room and a lecture hall. It also hosts events that allow the sighted and the sightless to interact. Privately funded through donations from around the world, the centre has helped hundreds of blind people in Israel lead independent, productive lives by giving them guide dogs free of charge.
"I have had two guide dogs in my life. The first one was a smooth-hair collie and the other was a female Doberman. As I travelled, it got complicated with quarantine laws, but that doesn't stop me from realizing how valuable they are," Feliciano said.
The IGDCFB was founded in 1991 with the goal of helping blind and visually impaired Israelis achieve independence and mobility through the use of guide dogs.
While the objective is simple, the near-miraculous work it does and the challenges it faces are complex. Compared to other countries, Israel has a disproportionately high number of blind people – more than 27,000 registered. Many have lost their sight in terrorist attacks, military action or from disease. Only about 500 of these people have a guide dog to assist them. A guide dog requires intensive professional training from birth until it leaves the centre with its partner, after a year and a half. The service life of the dog is approximately 10 years and its total cost is over $25,000.
"As part of the 2014 campaign, included in our mission is the Children's Integration Program to help blind and visually impaired children and their families. This project is implemented by Eliya, an Israeli organization that provides full-week rehabilitation programs… [for] children up to the age of six," said Canadian Friends executive director Sara Gabriel.
Feliciano celebrates Passover with family friends. "I enjoy the Jewish culture. I love Jewish food – corned beef and pastrami. My wife makes the best matzah ball soup – and she is not even Jewish."
Visit www.ca.israelguidedog.org to learn more and purchase tickets for the gala.


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Leading Tech Companies Announce Creation of Cyber Alliance
Industry leaders AMD, Honeywell, Intel, Lockheed Martin, and RSA/EMC form research consortium to focus on cyber security and next generation technologies
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2012 - Today, leading technology companies announced the creation of the Cyber Security Research Alliance (CSRA). The CSRA is a private, non-profit research consortium formed in response to the growing need for increased public-private collaboration to address complex problems in cyber security. The founding members of the CSRA are Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Honeywell, Intel Corporation, Lockheed Martin, and RSA/EMC.
President Obama has prioritized cyber threats as one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation and a dependency to America's economic prosperity in the 21st century.
CSRA seeks to achieve coordinated industry participation to address national cyber security research and development (R&D) imperatives and bridge the gap between government funded R&D and commercially available products and solutions in cyber security. CSRA will focus on challenges that are bigger than any one company, consortium, sector or nation and ensure that government, industry and academia collaborate on in-depth problem understanding and definition.
"The CSRA is organized to leverage expertise, from member companies and partners in government and academia," said Lee Holcomb, president of the CSRA and vice president of strategic initiatives, Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions. "Together we hope to create viable, game changing cyber security solutions."
The CSRA is discussing with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) the arrangement for a joint cyber security research symposium in early 2013 to connect researchers and early adopters from across the private, academic, and government sectors.
"Putting into practice the exciting cyber security innovations that emerge from research requires active partnerships between government and industry and also among private sector stakeholders," said Chuck Romine, Director of NIST's Information Technology Laboratory. "The emergence of CSRA can strengthen both kinds of partnerships and we look forward to working with this new organization to promote a trustworthy cyberspace for our nation and its citizens."
Initially, CSRA will focus on building the organization and developing viable collaboration models. Activities and focus areas for the organization will include:
· Prioritizing the "grand challenges" in cybersecurity through the collaboration of all stakeholders
· Tracking cybersecurity R&D activities
· Developing viable approaches to technology transfer
To learn more about CSRA, please visit our website at www.cybersecurityresearch.org


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Mavericks center Chris Kaman: I thought things would be different coming here
Mavericks center Chris Kaman joined 104.1 FM The Ticket on Thursday for his Chris Kaman radio show. Here are some highlights.
On if he's settled in during these first few months in Dallas:
"It's just been so inconsistent for me this year. … I thought coming here, Dirk would be healthy. I didn't know he was going to have a knee issue. I didn't know he was going to sit out three months. It's not his fault. He's brought so much to this city and he played really well. He's one of the most talented players to ever play this game. I'm not knocking him, but I thought he would be playing and he wasn't able to, so he sat out three months. He's been battling he way back since. He's returning, but I thought it would be a different story to start the season. I didn't anticipate eight new guys and everybody having to build this chemistry."
On not playing late in game:
"Me and Coach (Rick Carlisle) have talked that my numbers defensively aren't as good as Elton's numbers defensively ... but I'm not a big numbers guys and I never have been. I understand where he's coming from and I respect that. That's his decision and he's the coach and they're paying him to make those kinds of decisions, not me."
"It is what it is. It's a pure numbers thing for these guys and that's how they do that. And I respect that."
On being traded
"I don't know. I couldn't even answer if I'd be here after the all-star break. I don't know. I don't make those decisions."


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signing of brand, i think amare/chandler or bargs is on the move
Brand is over the hill, he's not helping anybody. Maybe it was just the playoffs but I really like Cisco but he made 6M this year so you would think he would find it tough to sign for our 3.1M exception.
so we just got rid of Camby to then sign Brand who will do what Camby did last year and ride the bench... hmm!!!
I know we need to win now but I don't think EB is the answer. It's 8 yeears too late. EB is "has been", his time is over...
Some of you are funny...of course he's not in his prime or we'd have not shot at him...it's a safe move
Still I'd rather Kmart
"I'd Rather Melo shoot with 3 men on him than Jefferies shotting wide open"
-Jeff Van Gundy
No doubt I preffer Kenyon Marting. I hope this doesn't mean he will be on the move.
Just ask the Clippers how much they regretted not re-signing Martin.
Maybe its just talk....i hope so. Being a NYer who moved to Florida we all liked the local kid from the Peekskill area....But, he's not 1/2 the player he was...please pass Grunwald
I hope this interest in E.B. is b/c they don't have a shot in re-signing K-Mart... Is K-Mart interested in signing with the Nets???
If we trade Chandler then maybe bring him in as an extra body at Vet min. ...
Martin is 10 times the player he is. This would be a mistake
Martin per 36 (18 games)
10.8 ppg
7.9 rpg
1.3 spg
1.4 bpg
5.3 foul per game
Eltron Brand per 36 (72 games)
12.2 ppg
10.1 rpg
1.2 spg
2.1 bpg
4.5 fouls per game
Brand is just as good as Martin, anyone who discredits Brand doesn't really know anything about Brand's game.
He's a top 5 post defender in the NBA, even better than Martin.
Why can't we have both? Brand is a good replacement for Camby, he can play PF/C
So our starters are locked in and then we platoon game for game with our bench depth???
PF -- Anthony/Bargnani-Stoudemire
-C -- Chandler/Martin-Brand
This is sickening, we won't last an entire season with those 6 as our front court...
It's not if Brand is good or equal to Martin, durability is the major concern... Chandler was ill, then hurt, Stoudemire is always hurt, and Bargnani has never recovered... So basically we will have a rotation of Anthony plus two in Martin and Brand playing the 5 spot... Which is not a big deal as they probably could hold it down... Copeland if he returns among rookie Leslie could play the 4 to spell Anthony, but this is grasping at straws...
Yes right now we don't have the assets to improve the roster, but we do have a couple of moves that can give us some more stability then what they are doing at the moment...
If we could get Brand and keep Martin that would be great. Amare won't play so you can call it:
PF Bargs Martin
C Tyson Brand
Cope will do great backing up Melo at the 3 to keep that scoring punch available.
I'd still love to see us trade Bargs for Lee. Why settle for another 2 years of mediocrity to have a shot at someone in 2015? We have the potential to build a great team this year.


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Markets Hub: Feds Probing Insider Sales
Federal prosecutors and securities regulators are taking a deeper look into how executives use prearranged trading plans to buy and sell shares of their company stock. Colin Barr reports on Markets Hub.
The latest story, which appeared on page one of today's paper, follows an earlier story on the same topic, a story that had already sparked an SEC probe into the trading patterns of Big Lots CEO Steven Fishman.
Regulators have scored some major victories in the arena of insider trading recently, with the convictions of Raj Rajaratnam and Rajat Gupta. It remains to be seen what comes of this new look into insider selling, but it at least appears like the feds are opening a new front here.
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