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Holt Physical Therapy & Performance Training is a family owned, private practice ideally located in North Raleigh at Falls of Neuse and 540. In response to the needs of our local community, we decided to start a small private practice founded on the principle that in order to provide the best possible physical therapy experience, an unparalleled level of service must be at the heart of all that we do. We pride ourselves on developing and maintaining long-term relationships, being readily available and accessible to our patients, and providing the highest quality of care for optimal results.
Our highly trained and educated staff is committed to providing the best physical therapy care in Wake County for a variety of sports related and orthopedic conditions. At Holt Physical Therapy, you will be evaluated and treated by highly skilled physical therapists with an individualized treatment plan consisting of manual therapy, functional exercises, and corrective exercises as necessary.
Our hands-on techniques facilitate pain relief and functional recovery, and our therapeutic exercise programs will help get you back to where you want to be. Our goal is to ensure that you reach your optimal potential.
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The sooner you can be treated for your injury, the sooner you will fully recover. Holt Physical Therapy & Performance Training will get you in for your initial evaluation within 24-48 hours.
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If you or someone in your family has suffered an ACL tear and is preparing for surgery, call us for a pre-operative consultation to discuss surgical options, rehab guidelines and what to expect during the entire process of making you better! We offer a physician concierge service with same day sub-specialty opinion from the area's leading ACL surgeons, practicing the latest, most advanced techniques. Visit us and see why we have been entrusted to rehab the ACLs of professional athletes with salaries totaling over $80 million....read more


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IT'S still nip and tuck at the top of the STL Northern League First Division after the five leading sides all won on Saturday.
West Auckland Town's victory at Stokesley SC was predictable but they didn't enjoy a glut of goals against the bottom side which has conceded no fewer than 103 in 22 games.
Nevertheless, they won comfortably with a brace from Mattie Moffat and one by Michael Rae.
Dunston UTS, who are just a point behind West Auckland, were taken to the wire by improving South Shields at Filtrona Park. There were just nine minutes left on the clock when Chris Swailes headed in the only goal.
Spennymoor Town are third and they too had their work cut out against sixth-top Newton Aycliffe. A Sonny Andrews penalty on the half-hour was all that separated the teams.
Following a disappointing performance in their previous game, Whitley Bay bounced back to form at Bishop Auckland. Two goals from Lee Kerr and one from Lee Paul Scroggins earned them the points with Andy Johnson Bishop's only scorer.
Sunderland RCA seem to be over their recent blip in form and although they conceded the lead to James Magowan, the Wearsiders romped to victory at home to Norton and Stockton Ancients, with second-half strikes from hat-trick hero Alex Benjamin and Stephen Jones.
At the other end of the table, Stokesley SC are rock-bottom and Tow Law Town are just above them.
The Lawyers though can now see light at the end of the tunnel after claiming three crucial points at the expense of Billingham Synthonia who led for a long period with Chay Liddle's penalty.
Mark Nixon came up trumps for the Lawyers, scoring twice in the second period and he was unlucky not to finish with a hat-trick when a goalbound shot was deflected just wide of the post.
After hitting Bishop Auckland with a seven-goal rout last week, Ashington hammered Penrith for six. Philip Bell scored another two to take his total from two games to seven.
Andrew Johnson hit a hat-trick and Gareth Rees also joined in the scoring.
Willie Paul claimed a consolation for the Cumbrians.
Consett were well beaten by Marske United at Belle Vue Park where poor defending didn't help their cause. Carl Charlton (2), Benn Thompson and a Barry Poskett own goal swept Marske to an easy win. Stephen Richardson was the scorer of both Bedlington Terriers' goals in the victory at Jarrow Roofing, and Michael Chilton and Ross Peareth earned Newcastle Benfield a point against Shildon who replied courtesy of Chris Hughes and Kenneth Boyle (og).
Team Northumbria enjoy a six-point lead in Division Two following victory over Brandon United with an early goal from Jack Palmer and a late strike by Dean Critchlow.
Esh Winning are second and they extended their good form, defeating Whitehaven with goals by Adam Johnson, Craig Mickle and Craig Coates, who also had a hand in the first two goals.
North Shields stretched their unbeaten sequence and remain third despite claiming only a point at fourth-from-bottom Chester-le-Street for whom Scott Swanson cancelled out Andy Hay's early strike.
Darlington RA edged Seaham Red Star to stay just outside the three promotion places.
James Eddison and Nick Harrison had them two goals ahead but when Jonathan Monaghan reduced the deficit, RA had to hang on in the final minutes.
West Allotment Celtic are also on the fringes of the promotion race and they also experienced some anxious moments at home to Birtley Town. Celtic appeared to be coasting to victory when Sean Reid (2) and Paul Kane (pen) fired them into a three-goal lead inside 33 minutes and Birtley's Andrew Grant-Soulsby had been sent off.
Birtley, though, mounted a spirited second-half fightback. Craig Marron reduced the deficit from the penalty spot and it was all to play for when Matthew Hornsby cut the deficit to a single goal.
Alnwick Town went down at Northallerton Town whose matchwinners were Carl Chillingsworth (2) and Dan Clayton, and Hebburn Town defeated Ryton and Crawcrook Albion with a brace from Liam McBryde, Adam Rowntree had levelled for Ryton.
Morpeth Town shared the points in an eight-goal thriller at Thornaby, for whom Graeme Baverstock, Daniel Lofts, Craig Skelton (pen) and Marcus Laing netted with Stephen Anderson (2), David Dormand and Chris Lunn replying for the Northumbrians.
Crook Town enjoyed a seven-goal romp at home to Easington Colliery. Kevin Devine (2), Richard Hodgson, Brian Fairhurst, Kyle Davis, Robbie Bird and Graeme Liddle struck with Chris Tarn the only scorer for Easington who prop up the table.


text: So on smackdown, daniel bryan announce that alexa bliss would defend her women's title against every available women on the smackdown roster which made me think when they did something similar a couple of years ago with aj lee. The question is will we have surprise particpants in this match because I doubt that alexa will face only 4womens in this match (lynch, james, natalya, carmella). I cold see this match as a good place for a couple of returns for tamina, eva marie and if she's o.k for mania naomi. But I could also she maybe a debut for a nxt womens on the main roster like maybe asuka to show up for this match or maybe a twist with having emma come back on that match which would explain why she never debuted on raw even with all thse vignette. Anyway, this will be an interesting match to watch probably a clustrfuck if they do the same type of match they did the last time with aj lee but still you got so many opportunity to surprise fans with this match.


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There Is No Beginning There Is No End
Walk The Line
As each day rises with the sun
People struggle with a fight they have not won
Either drugs,alcohol,or some other addiction takes their body
God please save their soul
Their struggle continues with every breath
We have tried to help the only way we know
Caring and loving the way we do
You are untouchable and even though you give it your best
The years of pain and suffering follow
It is only up to you to stop and change
There are so many things in life that aren't good
This is one that can never be fully understood
I have a hard time saying this and I hope I am wrong
Each day is one more day that takes part of you away
Fight,fight with everything you have
To beat this enemy that we can not see
My support and love never seem enough
You have to know I am here
The quiet silence fills the air
I wait and wonder
I can only imagine the worst is yet to come
Life is not all about problems and the struggles we face
It is so much more
Life is about love and how we all work together to make the human race
One person is not better than another
We all have our faults
We are all in this together helping each other when in need
Stop this insanity and swollow your pride
What can I say to make you believe
We all have cuts that bleed
There is no easy way out or quick solution
You are better than this and I hope you will some day see
Family is the glue that bonds us together
Spending time with each other
Is one step in living better
Throw away the past and make your new choices
Where you don't need anyone to tell you what to do
Because you are a fighter and do what you have to
Win,loose or draw
I am behind you every step of the way
Find it in you to break your old habits
Come forward and make yourself happier than you have been
The one person that matters the most
Is you not just family but a friend
nice to care, and put a hand out to these people, but impossible to stop them going down a self abusive road. Sadly lost my sister and her daughter was left behind when she was only 4. She really needed her mum. Happens every day and what can we do but hope and pray for them, and communicate like you do so well hugs Brenda.
WOW! Voted awesome and beautiful and up, up and away.......
Really, really well written, heartfelt , wonderful poem.
I love your plea to the hearts of your fellow human beings. I hope they listen, for the world will be a much better place! nice hub.
DREAM ON...your words flow and are very caring..you have a good heart my friend and compassion is one of your traits of which you can be proud..your writings are heartfelt..congratulations on being a real humanitarian..be sure to take care of your self also, it's the way God would want it...night..
Voted up. Your are so right. If only more people would reach out to others. I believe we must start with ourselves and be our own best friends and then take it from there.


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January 1, 2010--I ran my first 5k.
It probably doesn't sound like much of a feat for most, but to me, it was a serious personal challenge. I started to run back in October 2009, mostly to better my physical health, but also out of curiosity to see if I could learn to like running. I never understood the people that LOVED to run so much that they did it for fun. To me, running was never fun---never ever. But, after I kicked my first 5k's butt...I was totally pumped! The feeling of setting a very challenging goal, and accomplishing it was incredibly satisfying (and yes, I cried after I crossed the finish line...tears of joy of course. And then I pigged out on Chinese take-out).
January 30th--I said yes!
On a beautiful, sunny day, atop of Peak 9 in Breckenridge, Colorado, and being with two of the most important people in my life--my sister Sue, and my lovie Donald--we took a quick "photo op" break from skiing...and the next thing I know is...Donald and I are engaged! Literally the best of my life. Sue was an accomplice to the plan, and was an amazing photographer capturing such a special memory. Donald couldn't have done a better job if he had tried. May 29th, 2011 is our big day!
I ran another 5k, results weren't as good as my first race. In my defense (or my excuse...whichever way you want to look at it), I had only rested a day or two after the ski trip, it was incredibly cold and windy, and at this point, I'm pretty sure I have a serious leg injury. I have no idea what or how I got it, but all I know is, walking is painful...running is almost impossible.
March--A Miracle Arrives
The very precious daughter of my good friend Jamie is welcomed to the world! The arrival of baby Shay was certainly a special celebration. I start referring to myself as Shay's "Auntie Kristen". I don't think I actually asked Shay's parents if that was ok with them, I just kind of did it. Eh, that's just kind of what I do. hheeheh.
April--My Time to Shine!
I love April. It's pretty much my favorite month of the year. It's birthday month for me, and this year, I had another personal goal for myself that kind of overshadowed my birthday. I ran in the Country Music Marathon half marathon. Crazy. Seriously, probably one of the craziest, and yet most awesome things I've done for myself. I was a bit slower than I wanted to be, but I'm so proud of myself for finishing...especially after the lack of training I had since February. At this point, my leg still bothers me, but thankfully my adrenaline was running so much during the race that I never noticed the leg pain. Afterward was another story of course, but who cared? Not me! I had a medal around my neck and had a half-gallon of ice cream waiting for me when I got home! However, I knew that a visit to the doctor couldn't wait much longer...3 months had already been too long.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've certainly heard about the historical flooding Nashville had in early May. I'll just keep this brief by saying...WE ARE NASHVILLE. This city rocks and the people are even more amazing (even if there are a lot of people in this city that really suck at driving).
If I didn't love Nashville as much as I do, I'd probably live in Colorado. So I find it very convenient for me that my sister lives there (thanks Southwest Airlines for having cheap flights to DEN). For Memorial Day weekend, two of my sisters and I decided to meet up in Denver for another reunion. The main event was the Bolder Boulder 10k race...with the opening act being...wedding dress shopping! I never thought I'd actually find "the dress" in another state, but it happened. At my first and only dress shopping appointment. Pretty awesome indeed, and certainly added fuel to my fire to run well for the race. Raceday came, and although Team Wiltse attempted to run the entire race together...I needed to run on my own. One sister was used to the altitude, the other sister is a long time runner. I'm neither of those things, and I was still battling my stupid leg injury (no thanks to the doc though...the prescription for an anti-inflammatory definitely didn't do anything for me, except for putting me to sleep). All 3 members of Team Wiltse finished one of the largest (and probably most difficult) road races in the United States.
June--Running the Road to Recovery.
I've been to a second doctor now, still trying to find out what's wrong with my leg. I think we have it figured out. Something about my quadricep muscles not sliding against each other the way they should be (sounds gross I know), and therefore I've basically been trying to run on a severely cramped muscle. After my first drug-less...although, not painless...treatment, I feel MUCH better already! I haven't been running much on it yet, but hopefully after one more appointment I'll be back and better than ever! I can't wait! Whoa, did I really just say that? Those are definitely words that I never thought I would say!
Whew, what a post...even I'm tired.
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The critically-acclaimed KISS album pressed on 180 gram vinyl in five colors - Purple, Red, Green, Blue and Black. The album is packaged in a full color gatefold jacket and includes lyrics on the inner sleeve and an exclusive 22" x 33" color poster! Only 1000 of each color were pressed!! Don't miss out on this very hard to find item! Limited stock. Due to the original shrinkwrapping we don't consider any of these to be so called "Mint", which is a total judgement call by the person saying the word. We consider them close to it, but that comes down to an individuals enterpretation of the word.
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I had looked on those online auction places & the only "legit" one I found was signed by all 4 & $2000 dollars or bootlegs :( Sonic Boom is awesome & I'm so happy to finally have it in my collection !!!
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my son has been looking for this album for sometime he is going to love it. he is a huge fan of kiss.


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The US earnings season stats are more or less unchanged from Monday's set of numbers, however top line growth is actually slipping further into the red. Will this be the first quarter in the last 27 that US corporates fail to beat estimates on the top line?
Rate debate is getting louder with the interbank market now pricing in a 21.7% chance of a 25 basis point cut on Melbourne Cup Day, from 39% on Monday.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) minutes were, as expected, very neutral. In fact, I would go as far as to say 'positive'. Certainly not hawkish, but the minutes highlighted the economic positives that are currently being seen in the Australian economy. The RBA points to the positives in the consumer and business surveys as a key bright spot. Q3 is expected to report increased consumption, housing investment and key exports of tourism and resources (thanks to the AUD), as well as expected increases in service exports.
The view of the RBA goes very much against the views of over 17 economists surveyed by Bloomberg in its RBA rates survey. I can't find a single reason in the minutes from October that would suggest there will be rate cut on 3 November. Will the RBA be caught out or will the 63% of the surveyed economist be found wanting? I know what I'm backing.
The RBA has put the AUD in a bind, commodities are sliding after one of their best combined weeks in 2015 at the start of October which should naturally see the AUD sliding. However, the central bank divergence trade is breaking down; the Fed's expected December hike is evaporating with every new piece of US data. An RBA cut in 2015 (on the current information on hand) is not a likely event with each piece of RBA communication seen. The call to see 66 to 68 cents for the AUD is more likely to be a 2016 event rather than a 2015 event.
The RBA also puts the banks in focus. Margins and return on equity (ROE) have been the key talking point for the banks since Westpac's decision to raise its home rates out of cycle.
Return on equity (ROE) is under pressure from the new macro-prudential laws. The increased capital on balance sheets will dilute ROE. With the banks' ex-growth priced at a premium from a share market perspective, the Westpac move is somewhat understandable, as it will lift ROE. The second part of the bank's argument is margins. Net interest margins (NIM) have been declining consistently as the cash rate has been cut and the loan price war has ramped up (also feeding back into ROE).
The catch from the margin side is the deposit taking. If you look at UK and Canada's record low cash rates periods, private deposit rates have shown very high levels of stickiness around the 2% rate. Although cash rates were close to zero in either country, UK and Canadian banks were unable to drop term deposits (TD) below 2% for several years, as investors still demanded total return and would withdraw funds if offered rates under this level.
Australia is facing the very same issue, as TDs below inflation will force deposit holders elsewhere. This will increase the banks' dependence on wholesale funds, which squeezes NIM even further. This is why I suspect the banks will move as one and raise lending rates to positively impact their NIM.
The question will be whether the RBA eases the new rules (which Westpac is blaming for its decision) or cash rates to counter the private banks tightening.
The markets are still very quiet, and we're calling the ASX down 17 points to 5218. However, BHP's ADR is pointing higher up 0.3% to $24.07. It's a tricky trading period as there is no clear pattern in the current market.


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Comfort #cycling with @vulpineccPosted: 04/06/2015 Filed under: Urban | Tags: clothing, comfort ride, cycle, cycling, fashion and look, holidays, interview, style, sun Leave a comment
I met with Tom a keen cyclist. He is a real one. Great Trek bikes with all the trimmings.
I always like to question the choice of ride, clothing and destination. This is what he had to say:
Cycling is great. Commuting by bike I can get into the office each morning feeling fresh and wide-awake – before I've even had a coffee! I love starting the day by getting some fresh air in and enjoying the sights and sounds around me; it's really refreshing. Then at the weekends I cycle down to the shops or visit a café, I love how I can catch up with my mates at the same time as getting some exercise in.
The greatest thing about cycling nowadays is that cycling fashion has moved away from all that shiny, tight-fitting lycra. I can wear stylish clothing which doesn't scream 'lycra-lout' but still fits well and performs on the bike. I can go to a meeting or to the pub on my bike and not look ridiculous when I'm not on the bike, which opens up a whole new wardrobe of functional clothing that looks good.
My current favourites are from a British brand called Vulpine (meaning 'foxy' or fox-like). They have exceedingly high standards and a tailoring background so you know their products are going to look and feel great. Their Merino Henley top and summer shorts are my go-to wardrobe items whenever I want to throw a leg over my bike.
The Henley short-sleeved top looks like any normal top (although more stylish!) but has the added benefit of being designed with cycling in mind. It's cut slightly longer at the back to make sure your love handles don't poke out when you lean forward on the bike! And it's made from natural merino wool which doesn't smell even if you get a bit of a sweat on during the commute – I often go straight into the boardroom after getting off the bike – no need for a costume change.
The shorts are also designed for cyclists as they come up quite high on your back, again to make up for when you stretch forward in a riding position. The fabric is slightly stretchy which makes cycling comfortable and means I can move my legs easily. They're also lightweight so they're a great clothing choice for a hot day in the office or a sunny weekend ride.
Both of these clothing items are stylish and refined whilst also having all the right technical properties to make them perform just as well on the bike as off.
Now that I've been doing more and more cycling, I'm planning on a Spanish cycling holiday to the Costa del Sol. I'll be flying out in a couple of weeks and I'm looking forward to enjoying the sun and also riding my bike along the epic scenery from that part of Spain. Costa Cycling Experience (the company I'm going with) take you on rides right into the heart of the mountains so I'm looking forward to testing my legs on some climbs as well as enjoying the beaches and pools. The girlfriend is looking forward to the spa and I've also got my eye on the golf courses but I'm keen to ride up some serious mountains and earn my paella!


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With any luck, you won't need this deal since you've probably taken advantage of Steam's outrageous £2.99 winter sale. But those heady days are over now, and we must make the most of what we've got: a £6.00 price that undercuts Steam's full price by a fiver. Orcs Must Die! is a brilliant tower defence hybrid that provides hours of singleplayer shenanigans, and I'd heartily recommend it. Matt certainly does.
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NOTICE: This opinion is subject to motions for rehearing under Rule 22 as well as formal revision before publication in the New Hampshire Reports. Readers are requested to notify the Clerk/Reporter, Supreme Court of New Hampshire, Supreme Court Building, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, of any errors in order that corrections may be made before the opinion goes to press. Opinions are available on the Internet by 9:00 a.m. on the morning of their release. The direct address of the court's home page is: http://www.state.nh.us/courts/supreme.htm
District Court for Northern Carroll County
No. 98-239
December 30, 1999
Philip T. McLaughlin, attorney general (N. William Delker, assistant attorney general, on the brief and orally), for the State.
Cooper, Deans & Cargill, P.A., of North Conway (Randall F. Cooper, on the brief and orally), for the defendant.
BROCK, C.J. The State appeals a decision of the District Court for Northern Carroll County (Albee, J.) granting the motion of the defendant, Wayne McLellan, to suppress evidence obtained as a result of video surveillance. We reverse and remand.
The following facts were either stipulated to by the parties or found by the district court. On or about December 6, 1996, Steven Kelly, principal of Conway Elementary School, notified Sergeant Jeff Dicey of the Conway Police Department of several thefts from classrooms in the school. Kelly informed Dicey that he suspected the defendant, who worked as a custodian at the school from 4:00 or 4:30 a.m. until 12:00 or 1:30 p.m.
On January 26, 1997, Dicey installed a hidden video camera in a classroom in which multiple thefts had previously occurred. The defendant's position as head custodian gave him reason to be throughout the school building, including the targeted classroom, to check the work of other custodians. Dicey set the camera, which recorded visual images only and did not record sound, to begin recording at 4:00 a.m. and to stop at 7:30 a.m. when the teacher arrived in the classroom. He also placed an envelope containing $26.91 in the teacher's desk drawer.
On January 29, 1997, Kelly notified Dicey that two dollars were missing from the envelope. That day, Dicey removed the videotape from the camera and viewed it the following day. It allegedly showed that the lights came on in the classroom at 5:24 a.m. and that a man walked in and removed something from the envelope in the teacher's desk. Kelly allegedly identified the man in the video as the defendant. While Dicey was viewing the videotape, Kelly called him and told him that another dollar had been removed from the envelope the next night.
Subsequently, Dicey met with the defendant at the school. He told the defendant that he was investigating a theft, and he allegedly informed him that he was not in custody and did not have to speak with him. Dicey did not tell the defendant that he was the chief suspect. Dicey showed the defendant pictures he retrieved from the videotape, and the defendant allegedly made some inculpatory statements.
The defendant was charged with two misdemeanor counts of theft by unauthorized taking. He moved to suppress evidence obtained as a result of the video surveillance, asserting that it constituted an unconstitutional warrantless search in violation of Part I, Article 19 of the New Hampshire Constitution and the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. The district court granted the defendant's motion to suppress.
On appeal, the State argues that the defendant cannot challenge the video surveillance under either the State or Federal Constitutions, and that the video surveillance of the classroom did not constitute a search within the meaning of either constitution. We address the State constitutional claim first. See State v. Ball, 124 N.H. 226, 231, 471 A.2d 347, 350 (1983).
The defendant argues that the automatic standing doctrine provides him with standing to challenge the video surveillance as an unlawful search under Part I, Article 19 of the New Hampshire Constitution. This doctrine interprets Part I, Article 19 to require that "automatic standing be afforded to all persons charged with crimes in which their possession of any item or thing is an element." State v. Alosa, 137 N.H. 33, 36, 623 A.2d 218, 221 (1993).
"[A] basic premise of the [automatic standing] rule is that the individual have a possessory interest in the article or thing to be searched or seized." State v. Paige, 136 N.H. 208, 210, 612 A.2d 1331, 1332 (1992). Absent any possessory interest in the classroom, desk, or money prior to the time of the offending act, the defendant will not be afforded automatic standing. See id. at 211, 612 A.2d at 1332. Because the defendant had no such possessory interest, we conclude that the trial court erred in affording him automatic standing.
The defendant next argues that he has capacity to challenge the video surveillance under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The "capacity to claim the protection of the Fourth Amendment depends upon whether the person who claims the protection of the Amendment has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the invaded place." Minnesota v. Carter, 119 S. Ct. 469, 473 (1998) (quotation and ellipsis omitted). Therefore, "the extent to which the Fourth Amendment protects people may depend upon where those people are." Id.
[I]n order to claim the protection of the Fourth Amendment, a defendant must demonstrate that he personally has an expectation of privacy in the place searched, and that his expectation is reasonable; i.e., one which has a source outside of the Fourth Amendment, either by reference to concepts of real or personal property law or to understandings that are recognized and permitted by society.
Id. at 472 (quotation omitted).
"The employee's expectation of privacy must be assessed in the context of the employment relation." O'Connor v. Ortega, 480 U.S. 709, 717 (1987). "[A] reasonable expectation of privacy . . . exist[s] in an area given over to an employee's exclusive use." United States v. Taketa, 923 F.2d 665, 671 (9th Cir. 1991) (quotation and brackets omitted); cf. O'Connor, 480 U.S. at 718 (reasonable expectation of privacy in desk and file cabinets that were not shared with any other employees). "By contrast, the less private a work area -- and the less control a defendant has over that work area -- the less likely standing is to be found." United States v. Hamdan, 891 F. Supp. 88, 95 (E.D.N.Y. 1995), aff'd, 101 F.3d 686 (2d Cir. 1996). In fact, an office "may be so open to fellow employees or the public that no expectation of privacy is reasonable." O'Connor, 480 U.S. at 718.
The classroom in this case was not an area over which the defendant enjoyed exclusive use and control. His job required him to enter it only to supervise the work of another custodian. Furthermore, the classroom was an area that was open to students and school staff. See id. at 717-18. The defendant emphasizes that he was the only person who had access to the classroom during the time the video camera was set to record. This, however, does not alter the fact that the classroom was not his personal space. See Martinez v. Nygaard, 831 F.2d 822, 826 (9th Cir. 1987). Accordingly, we conclude that the defendant did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the classroom.
We reject the defendant's argument that Taketa supports his claim to an expectation of privacy in the context of video surveillance. "Given the great variety of work environments . . . , the question whether an employee has a reasonable expectation of privacy must be addressed on a case-by-case basis," O'Connor, 480 U.S. at 718, and Taketa is distinguishable from the present case.
In Taketa, the Ninth Circuit held that "a person filmed by government agents searching for evidence of a crime, in a colleague's personal office in his place of business, has sufficient standing, by virtue of his appearance on the tape, to contest its admission on fourth amendment grounds." Taketa, 923 F.2d at 677. The defendant in Taketa was a drug enforcement administration (DEA) agent, who was filmed while in the personal office of a colleague in a DEA field office. Id. The field office consisted of a large office with two smaller offices attached. Id. at 668. The colleague had exclusive use of his office, and the defendant used it for illegal activities in conspiracy with the colleague. Id. at 671. By contrast, the area under video surveillance in the present case was not a personal office. It was a school classroom to which many people had access. Therefore, we find Taketa to be inapposite.
Finally, we reject the defendant's argument that RSA 644:9 (1996) supports his claim that he had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the classroom. RSA 644:9 provides:
I. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if such person unlawfully and without the consent of the persons entitled to privacy therein, installs or uses:
(a) In any private place, any device for observing, photographing, recording, amplifying or broadcasting sounds or events in such place . . . .
II. As used in this section, "private place" means a place where one may reasonably expect to be safe from surveillance but does not include a place to which the public or a substantial group thereof has access.
"On questions of statutory interpretation, this court is the final arbiter of the intent of the legislature as expressed in the words of a statute considered as a whole." State v. Farrow, 140 N.H. 473, 474, 667 A.2d 1029, 1031 (1995) (quotation omitted). The classroom was not the defendant's personal space. It was in a school, and many people had access to it. Accordingly, we conclude that in this case, the classroom was not a place where the defendant could "reasonably expect to be safe from surveillance," and, therefore, was not a "private place" within the meaning of RSA 644:9, II.
The only arguments that the defendant made for standing under the State Constitution were based on the automatic standing doctrine and the "reasonable expectation of privacy" test. He has asked that we adopt the "reasonable expectation of privacy" test to determine standing under the State Constitution. Our analysis of the defendant's federal constitutional claim required that we apply this standard. Because we are satisfied that even under the federal standard, the defendant would not have standing, "application of [that standard] would not alter the outcome of this case. Accordingly, we postpone consideration of the reasonable expectation of privacy test until another day." State v. Pinkham, 141 N.H. 188, 189-90, 679 A.2d 589, 590 (1996) (citation omitted); see State v. Valenzuela, 130 N.H. 175, 181, 536 A.2d 1252, 1256-57 (1987), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 1008 (1988).
Finally, with respect to the State's second argument on appeal, because we conclude that the defendant lacks standing under the State Constitution and had no reasonable expectation of privacy under the Federal Constitution, we need not decide whether the video surveillance constituted a "search."
Reversed and remanded.
All concurred.


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Single Trouble and aiming for the Sky
Hello. Apologies for the October silence – let's just say it was so good to be back in the beautiful Cape after six weeks away that the thought of tapping away at a keyboard featured fairly low on my list of things to do.
I've been back nearly four weeks now, long enough to run all my favourite local mountain trails again, and to explore a whole bunch of new paths – that's always fun.
I'm embarrassed to admit that on my very first run – which happened to be none other than the intrepid MountainMan-Tollner's Hout Bay Triple Trouble, and also happened to be just 14 hours after an 11-hour flight back from the UK, I fell over my own feet on the descent from Suther Peak and managed to twist my ankle good 'n proper. So alas, my Trouble didn't even require a Triple – the very first peak did it for me, and I hobbled home to nurse a fat ankle.
And trust me, no girl likes fat ankles at the best of times.
So there I was, freshly home from running 310km across the Alps at pace without injury, and I can't even manage 8km on a local hill at home. Go figure. At least I know what I did wrong: I did the unforgiveable... I sneaked a peak at the view. I know I shouldn't have, but I couldn't resist.
But I patched up well, and when the ankle had suitably deflated and gone through the necessary shades of blue-to-green-to-yellow, I was able to hit the hills again. Just as well really, as Sky Run is now just over two weeks away. Sky Run's by far the toughest continuous 100km self-navigation trail race in the country. It's so tough it's been known to make runners weep.
And this year with Tiffendel finally having breathed its last (after doing a death rattle for some years), we no longer have to haul ourselves up to the final checkpoint at Ben Macdui (the highest mountain in the Eastern Cape, a tidy 3 001m above sea level).
Race organiser Adrian Saffy, bless his smelly socks, tells us he's found a far better spot to finish the race. But anyone who has run one of Adrian's races knows better than to fall for his choice of soft adjectives when describing his routes. This time he's cushioned the description of the final 45km of this year's Sky Run in comforting words like "along" and "down", but all Sky Runners should know better than to fall for that one... We know this new route will be no less tough than the original – in fact, we already know the distance has grown to 110km... Thanks Saff!
I wonder what other delights await us Sky Runners this year?
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The annual release of areas for offshore petroleum exploration forms a key element of the Australian Government's strategy to continue to promote petroleum exploration in Australia's offshore waters. This includes release of areas already known for petroleum production, areas that are 'lightly explored', as well as opening up of new geological frontiers for oil and gas exploration.
New exploration is the generator of the petroleum industry's project pipeline. Further opportunities for large gas discoveries remain, with the development of new technologies and play concepts, and the advance of exploration into proven basins and frontier areas.
Australia's ongoing position as a global competitor in the resources and energy sector relies crucially on the capacity of Australia and of the industry to be innovative, agile and make discoveries.
Whilst current oil-prices and increased competition from overseas markets have softened interest in high risk exploration in less explored areas of Australia's offshore region, the lead time of exploration and the continual improvements in seismic technology encourage companies to continue to actively search for new opportunities. Areas that are 'lightly explored' can offer opportunities to search for new sources of oil and gas outside of the proven hydrocarbon provinces.
For the 2017 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release, Geoscience Australia has identified seven areas, based on publicly available data, that it considers to be 'lightly explored' and where one or more of the following applies:
the geological knowledge about the area is largely limited to data sets that were acquired more than 10-20 years ago
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no commercial discoveries have been made in the immediate region
modern seismic data is needed to evaluate the basin architecture and the sedimentary sequences.
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text: In this photo by Rob Griffith, a couple sit on rocks at a Sydney beach near a sculpture titled "Wind Stone - The Threshold of Consciousness," created by Japanese-Australian artist Koichi Ishino. It's part of the Sculpture By The Sea exhibition on display until Nov. 9 around Sydney. The popular exhibition in its 18th year also features a giant frying pan, a breaching whale, a rhinoceros and other sculptures. This year's main prize winner, American Peter Lundberg, whose "ring" looks like a misshapen bronze circle, said the exhibition is one of the best around because of the view of the surrounding landscape.


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The Safe and Supportive Schools Commission (Commission) was created as part of the Safe and Supportive Schools Framework Law (Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 69, section 1P), through An Act Relative to the Reduction of Gun Violence. Chapter 284 of the Acts of 2014 was signed into law on August 13, 2014 (House Bill 4376).
(i) Make recommendations to the DESE board on updating, improving and refining the framework and the self-assessment tool;
(ii) Identify strategies for increasing schools' capacity to carry out the administrative functions identified by the behavioral health and public schools task force;
(iii) Propose steps for improving schools' access to clinically, culturally and linguistically appropriate services;
(iv) Identify and recommend evidenced-based training programs and professional development for school staff on addressing students' behavioral health and creating safe and supportive learning environments;
(v) Identify federal funding sources that can be leveraged to support statewide implementation of the framework;
(vi) Develop recommendations on best practices for collaboration with families, including families of children with behavioral health needs; and
(vii) Examine and recommend model approaches for integrating school action plans, required under subsection (e), with school improvement plans and for using the framework to organize other school and district improvement processes.
Consult with and solicit input from various persons and groups, including, but not limited to other state agencies and any other parties or entities the Commission deems appropriate; and
Prepare and submit Annual Reports to the legislature by the end of each December outlining Commission activities and appropriate recommendations, with related drafts of legislation necessary to carry out such recommendations, if any. The first three reports shall include recommendations regarding topics related to ii-v above.
The Safe and Supportive Schools Framework Law also directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to develop a safe and supportive schools framework and self-assessment tool, consistent with those created by the Behavioral Health and Public Schools (BHPS) Task Force (per section 19 of Chapter 321 in 2008). (See Behavorial Health and Public Schools Self-Assessment Tool for Schools for the current version of the framework and tool.)
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Wed., April 25, 2018 (DESE, 75 Pleasant St., Malden: 10am–1pm)
Fri., June 1, 2018 (Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave: 10am–1pm)
Wed., August 1, 2018 (Summer retreat, Harvard Law School Cambridge, likely 10am–3pm)
Thurs., October 4, 2018 (Shrewsbury Town Hall, Selectman's Room, 100 Maple Ave: 10am–1pm)
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Sunset over Lake Salvador off Jean Lafitte Island Louisiana USA
Thanks everyone for the comments, this is one of my favorite sunset shots in my portfolio, not so much for the image, rather the experience of seeing this from the middle of Lake Salvador in the boat.
I'm always looking for sunsets and sunrise, those are my preferred times to shoot in natural light
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Paul Themens said (21 Jun 2008):
great shot! beautiful red skies.
Yasmina Baggili (Deleted) gave props (21 Jun 2008):
Like fire...Wonderful sunset, great capture.
Chris Whitney said (21 Jun 2008):
I missed your posts Keith. This one has such vibrant colors and makes me feel like I am right there.
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I love a good sunset!
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Wow this is Beautiful
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awesome capture
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Beautiful colours and great mood.
Marie (Rhe) Harris said (29 Jun 2008):
Breathtakingly beautiful.
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Magnificent capture of one of my favourite times of day.
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Gorgeous shot!!
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Brilliant color!!! I love this... makes Me wanna get a lawn chair and light up a nice cigar....
Al Gieryna gave props (8 Aug 2008):
Very nice, great sunset!! I like all of your images good stuff.
Maurie A gave props (27 Aug 2008):
Stunning, Keith........... my favorite part of the day!!
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Keith, one of the best sunsets I've ever seen!!
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damn this is astonishing
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Wow, what great colors!!!
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Beautiful Capture & Great Entry
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Simply stunning image...Love it :)
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nice one ! :) V+
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Nice shot
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Amazing capture!
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great! got my vote!
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Beautiful work!
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Gorgeous, Gorgeous, and Gorgeous!!!
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Spectacular shot! Great capture...
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Nice capture!
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Finding a Voice
Recently I find myself continually simplifying. I have been learning qigong where we are encouraged not to think, and to listen to the body. As a long time yoga and meditation practioner, this is not something new, but it has somehow opened a new understanding. It has seemed to me that spending too much time looking out distracts from finding my own inner voice. Looking out is so easy, what with internet availability...and often easier than taking time to look in or to do my artwork. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate how wonderful it is to have the world so easily connected and open in so many ways. We are social beings and connection is important. I am saying there needs to be a balance, and that is different for each of us. I am monitoring how I spend my time and reviewing my priorities.
A related subject on Virginia Spiegel's blog during an interview with Jane Dunnewold. I found her advice to artists who looking for their creative voice or artistic direction particularly challenging. Check it out. You may not agree with what was said, but it is food for thought and reflection.
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Full of It
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EmptyWhile it's not always a foolproof barometer, in most cases when you see six writing and 10 producing credits on a movie, you can anticipate a fair amount of confusion about the story the film wants to tell. That's the situation in "Full of it," a complete muddle of intentions, execution and tone. The movie certainly hasn't convinced New Line to throw good money after bad as the comedy opens today in 15 markets, not including Los Angeles or New York, for a quick payoff.
Filmmakers have long recognized that high school makes a terrific arena for social satire and comedy in films ranging from "Heathers" to "Mean Girls" and "Election." There is a glimmer of such a comedy in "Full of It," but this is quickly swamped in overextended gags and broad caricatures.
Sam Leonard (Ryan Pinkston) is about to enter his senior year in yet another small-town school, which he hopes will mark a new beginning. Socially, Sam is a nerd -- a whiz at math but too short, too geeky and too burdened with goody-goody parents (John Carroll Lynch and Cynthia Stevenson) to belong to any "in" crowd.
When he gets off on the wrong foot, a guidance counselor (Craig Kilborn) blithely advises him to lie about everything. Sam's lies aren't very convincing: The dog ate his homework, his dad is an aging rock star, and he can't miss as a point guard in basketball. Then, suddenly, all his lies come true.
The only question is -- why? When Jim Carrey's slick lawyer in "Liar Liar" finds himself unable to lie for 24 hours, it's because of the "movie magic" of his son's birthday wish. But why does Sam's dog eat his homework, his dad turn into a rock 'n' roller and Sam hit only the bottom of the net from everywhere in the gym? It this an alternate reality or a dream? The six-man writing crew decides it's because a mirror broke in Sam's bedroom. Huh?
Even if you ignore how the movie gets to this point, the lies turned into truths are played poorly and sloppily under the lifeless direction of neophyte helmer Christian Charles. Even a gag involving Carmen Electra falls flat, and you don't often see the words Carmen Electra and flat in the same sentence.
One running gag is downright creepy. Sam's curvaceous English teacher (Teri Polo) coming on to her bewildered student hits the wrong sort of scandalous note. Another gag about Sam slugging the principal is equally sour.
The movie never finds a smooth way to get back to Kansas from Oz. Another mirror breaks, and abruptly Sam's father returns from the road with a normal haircut and Sam can't hit a basket to save his life.
Production values are indifferent, with off-putting colors in some interior scenes and overstated set designs.
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An Atmosphere Entertainment MM/Mark Canton and Relativity Media production
Credits: Director: Christian Charles; Screenwriters: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore; Story by: Yoni Berkovits, Tony Dreannan, Tom Gammill, Max Pross; Producers: Steve Barnett, Mark Canton; Executive producers: Toby Emmerich, Matt Moore, Mark Kaufman, Charlie Gogolak, Ryan Kavanaugh, JC Spink, Lynwood Spinks; Director of photography: John Swihart; Production designer: Kathleen Climie; Music: Kramer Morgenthau; Co-producer: Jeffrey Lampert; Costume designer: Abram Waterhouse; Editor: Susan Shipton. Cast: Sam Leonard: Ryan Pinkston; Annie Dray: Kate Mara; Mrs. Morgan: Teri Polo; Mike Hanbo: Craig Kilborn; Mr. Leonard: John Carroll Lynch; Mrs. Leonard: Cynthia Stevenson; Vicki Sanders: Amanda Walsh.
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Toccoa Plant to Host 20th Anniversary Media Event with Donation Ceremony and Employee Celebration
American Woodmark Corporation (AWC) (NASDAQ: AMWD), a leading supplier of cabinetry to the new home construction and remodeling industries, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Toccoa, Ga., manufacturing facility in 2008. The company will be commemorating this milestone with a variety of special events and programs celebrating its employees and partnership with the community throughout the year. A press and dignitary luncheon will also be held in June to further the celebration and announce a charitable donation to Habitat for Humanity.
"American Woodmark is proud to celebrate 20 years of success in Toccoa," said Jeff Rice, plant manager, Toccoa, American Woodmark. "Through the dedication of our employees and the support of our community, we continue to grow and be able to give something back. We look forward to the next 20 years of excellence."
American Woodmark Corporation is reflecting on two decades of success and milestones in Toccoa with several celebratory events.
As part of the plant's 20th anniversary celebration in June, two kitchens will be donated by the Toccoa plant to the Habitat for Humanity. The kitchens will benefit two new houses being built by Habitat for Humanity in the Toccoa area, and the donation ceremony will take place during the dignitary and press event on June 5.
"The two donated kitchens mark two decades of excellence and growth at the Toccoa plant," said Rice. "We are proud to continue American Woodmark's longstanding commitment to the Toccoa community."
Employee Appreciation:
The plant will honor and recognize a group of 20-year employees during a plant-wide luncheon on June 5. An employee appreciation day celebrating the anniversary will take place during an upcoming company picnic.
"The backbone of the plant is made up of the employees," says Rice. "This event will celebrate their hard work and commitment, without which, the plant would not exist."
About American Woodmark Corporation
American Woodmark Corporation, located in Winchester, Va., is the third largest manufacturer of kitchen and bath cabinets in the United States. Offering more than 340 cabinet lines in a wide variety of designs, materials and finishes, American Woodmark products are sold through a network of dealers and distributors and directly to home centers and major homebuilders. The Company currently operates 14 manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, as well as various service centers across the country. American Woodmark shares are traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "AMWD." To find out more about American Woodmark, and view its vast array of cabinet styles, visit its Web site atamericanwoodmark.com


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The Accountability Project Uncovers Over 1,000 Additional Untested Rape Kits
Since 2014, Joyful Heart has worked in partnership with pro bono law firm Goodwin LLP to uncover the number of untested rape kits in cities across the country through The Accountability Project. Using public records requests, we have uncovered more than 34,000 untested rape kits to date.
Earlier this month, we released information from 11 agencies—uncovering more than 1,000 untested kits—and documentation about sexual assault investigation procedures and lab turnaround times.
We thank these jurisdictions for responding to our requests for information. Please visit each of the city pages linked below for more information.
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We are committed to shedding light on the true extent of the backlog, working to get every untested kit off the shelf and into the lab, taking dangerous offenders off the streets, and helping bring justice and healing to survivors whose cases have languished for years—or even decades. Stay tuned for more news from The Accountability Project in the coming weeks.
You can help end the backlog today, right now. As state legislators across the country finalize their advocacy priorities for 2017, urge yours to keep rape kit reform at the top of their list.
-By Ilse Knecht, Joyful Heart Foundation Director of Policy and Advocacy, February 21, 2017
END THE BACKLOG is an initiative of the Joyful Heart Foundation to shine a light on the backlog of untested rape kits throughout the United States. Our goal is to end this injustice by conducting groundbreaking research identifying the extent of the nation's backlog and best practices for eliminating it, expanding the national dialogue on rape kit testing through increased public awareness, engaging communities and government agencies and officials and advocating for comprehensive rape kit reform legislation and policies at the local, state and federal levels. We urge you to learn more about the backlog, where it exists and why it matters. We invite you to take action and support efforts to test rape kits. Help us send the message that we must take rape seriously.


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THE two Young Turks of Japanese politics who broke up their nation's one-party rule in 1993 are openly vying to lead their fledgling opposition party.
Their square-off in an election later this month for head of the Shinshinto (New Japan Party) threatens to prevent the emergence of a two-party democracy. The prospect worries those seeking wholesale reform in Japan.
The party's high-stakes gamble of electing a new leader has brought back-room powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa out from the shadows as party secretary-general to wage the fight of his political life.
Mr. Ozawa, a time-honored master of the art of money politics and building factional alliances, is author of a best-selling book laying out a new future for Japan. He's often called a ''shadow shogun.''
His battle against one-time ally Tsutomu Hata, a former prime minister, comes as the party faces dwindling prospects against the two men's former party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has revived itself to dominate Japan's ruling coalition with the Socialists.
Shinshinto's low ratings in the polls (12 percent) and its loss of a recent local election that shamed Ozawa threatens to leave it neutered as a political force.
In particular, the party was dismayed and weakened by the Dec. 8 passage of the Religious Corporation Law. The law ostensibly aims to prevent anything like the sarin-producing Aum Shinrikyo religious group emerging again, but which has been drafted so as to strike at one of Shinshinto's chief political partners, the Komei Party, which is backed by the Soka Gakkai lay Buddhist organization.
''The experience everywhere else and in Japan is that competing within the party in these kinds of elections is basically a bad idea,'' says Steven Reed, professor of modern government at Chuo University near Tokyo. ''If they continue ... like this, it will really hurt the party in the long run.''
The election square-off reflects the fact that the gradual progression toward a genuine two-party system represented by the emergence of Shinshinto is faltering.
Although there were no party rules that compel an election now - the young party has not yet even drawn up rules for such eventualities - Ozawa was forced to run for president Dec. 10 when incumbent Toshiki Kaifu announced he would not seek re-election, saying that he had ''decided to pass the baton on to Mr. Ozawa.''
''Fundamental distrust and apathy was already building, and Shinshinto was gradually splitting into two groups led by Ozawa and Hata, so these incidents only helped the feelings to emerge,'' says Shigenori Okazaki, political analyst for SBC-Warburg Securities Japan.
The Ozawa-Hata mutual antipathy dates back to the previous coalition government when Ozawa's behind-the-scenes maneuvering forced Mr. Hata to resign as prime minister in June 1994.
''Ozawa wanted to stay as secretary-general, but Hata made it clear he'd be running and if he won he'd pick someone else as secretary-general, so Ozawa's fighting for his political life. It's the only chance he has,'' Mr. Okazaki adds.
Nominations and voter registration close next Saturday, but no other candidates are expected to stand for the election. It will be by postal ballot and close on Dec. 26, with the result expected on Dec. 28.
With parliamentary support fairly evenly divided, the result is expected to be close. But thanks to a recently adopted rule allowing anyone over 18 years old to vote who has paid 1,000 yen ($10) to register - the party itself estimates around 500,000 people to vote who will not even have to join the party - it is unpredictable.
But it is not so much a question of who wins, but at what cost.
''If Ozawa wins, it doesn't spell a very happy future for Hata. This could open wounds that won't be healed,'' says John Neuffer, a political scientist at the Mitsui Marine Insurance Research Institute in Tokyo. He says Hata could either defect back to the LDP or remain but be the cause of so much animosity that Shinshinto would no longer be a credible force for the next election. That election could be called at any time between the passage of the budget in March and July 1997.


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2011 Oregon Crusaders November Audition Camp Report
Fresh off their successful 2010 season and 2nd place finish at DCI World Championships in August, the Oregon Crusaders completed their 1st audition camp in Salem, Oregon this past weekend. With nearly 110 in attendance for the overnight event, the staff was prepared with the first 3 minutes of music from ?The Blue Hour?, which was previewed by parents and supporters on Sunday afternoon. The 56 brass and 40 percussionists filled the gym with a powerful and dramatic Intro with hints of Moonlight Sonata, followed by a portion of the opener, ?Blue Shades?.
?The entire Staff and Board of Directors are very pleased by the response and results of our first audition camp, and look forward to the next one on December 4th ? 5th? said Mike Quillen, Oregon Crusaders Program Director. ?While we are excited by the turnout so far, we are continuing our recruiting efforts in earnest to find the best talent that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.?
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Saturday's Lotto Jackpot Set at £4.1 Million
Last Updated: Friday 14th November 2014, 10:00 am
Lotto has been having a wildly successful month so far, with nine jackpot winners crowned since the draw held on Saturday 1st November. The total cash value of all the top prizes won over the last two weeks has just nudged past £16 million. To see full prize breakdowns and winning numbers from the most recent Lotto draws, visit the Results page.
The UK's classic lottery game is undergoing a bit of a renovation this month, as the Lotto Raffle prizes will be capped at 50 prizes of £20,000 for each draw, regardless of whether or not there is a rollover. The changes will come into effect after a very special draw that will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National Lottery. Lotto will be creating 20 millionaires on Saturday 22rd November in addition to the 50 Lotto Raffle prizes already being offered to players. It's going to be a great night, but don't forget that there's a draw tomorrow and that the winning streak needs to be kept alive!
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Babe battle: Britsh beauty Layla El to fight 14 divas at Wrestlemania
BRITISH knockout Layla El will take to the ring for Great Britain tonight to battle 14 divas at Wrestlemania.
The sport's sexiest women will fight it out in front of millions of viewers for a chance at the championship title.
ayla hit the spotlight as a dancer for Kanye West at the MTV Movie Awards and later with the Miami Heat basketball team.
"Layla loves representing her country and is happy to put on a show for the fans," a source said.
"She's been off with an injury but she's back and is in the best shape of her career."
The London-born star, 36, has previously brought home a title for Team GB.
She grabbed the WWE Women's Championship in 2010, making her the first British woman to hold the coveted prize.
Layla, who ranked 95 in Maxim's hot 100 babes in 2012, will appear alongside legendary champion Hulk Hogan, 60, who will host the event at the New Orleans Superdome.
You can order Wrestlemania 30 on pay per view on Sky Sports Box Office.


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Hi Gordon, I've got the Kenwood software (version 1.10) sort of running under Wine. There is a tab for SSTV/SkyCommand configuration - slots for your call sign, message, RSV, and colors for the text (at least I assume that's what they do - I don't have a VC-H1). The other tabs let you configure all of the memory channels, APRS parameters, etc. But, I do not see any place to download the picture files. The program is set up to communicate with the radio on any of the legacy COM ports (1-4). I have not been able to get Wine to talk to my D7. The screens come up, and you can make changes and all that. But it gives a "Communications timeout" message when you try to read from the radio. I think Wine is set up right. ~/.wine/dosdevices/com2 is a link to /dev/ttyS1, and if I run kermit on /dev/ttyS1, I can talk to the radio's TNC just fine. Any ideas how I can get this to work? To Allen, I'm pretty sure that the Kenwood software runs under Windows XP Pro. At least, I've got a configuration file from my D7 file on my hard drive, and given that Linux isn't reading the radio, it must have been via XP.... I just don't remember when I last ran it. Greg KO6TH ---------------------------------------- > Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:33:28 +0100 > From: firstname.lastname@example.com > To: firstname.lastname@example.com > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: VC-H1 for SSTV reception > > Allen Vinegar wrote: >> The program opens up. A little box pops up saying communication >> inactive. It's meant to work with windows 95 or 98. >> The programming commands are beyond me. If you acquire a VC-H1 and >> figure out how to do it, please let me know. >> >> Al >> > > Hmm. I'd be trying to run it under Wine, since I don't have any Windows > machines and I don't know anyone who does. > > Looking at the spec in the manual, it doesn't really seem to mention > much about downloading pictures from the device. If I get hold of one, > I might give Kenwood a poke and see if they have any more comprehensive > information. > > Gordon > _______________________________________________ > Sent via firstname.lastname@example.com. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Sent via email@example.com. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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