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- Summary
Porcelain washtubs like these, once common throughout central Europe in the 1930s, make beautiful containers for culinary herbs and other edible plants. Our authentic found object from Hungary is perfect for creating edible gardening space on your deck, patio or rooftop. Each vintage piece is unique and displays the natural markings and imperfections that come with age and use.
- Vintage object found in Hungary; formerly used as a washbasin.
- Circa 1930s porcelain basin.
- Most basins do not have drainage holes, although some will (selection is random).
- Authentically distressed green painted-metal frame bears chips and other natural signs of age.
- Unique imperfections from years of use – dents, scratches and even rust – give the vintage piece its natural character.
- Sizes will vary slightly: 40" x 18" x 28–32" high (including stand).
- Use & Care
- Wash with soap and water; avoid harsh chemicals or abrasives.
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This item will be shipped directly from the manufacturer and is not eligible for rush shipping. Please allow one to two weeks for delivery.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Rochelle from Beautiful Herb Planter I bought this about 3 years ago. It's only been outdoors and has held up very well. I enjoy watching the morning glory grow around it while providing natural shade for my herbs. It is my favorite Williams-Sonoma purchase/splurge!Date published: 2018-11-02Rated 1 out of 5 by Leni321 from Stand rusted quickly. Not meant for outdoor use. I've had this tub for a few years. It was beautiful when it arrived and it garnered a lot of compliments and positive comments. It was not meant to be outdoors and this was not made clear. It started to rust right away. While the actual tub has a few rust spots on it that I can live with, the stand is crumbling from rust. Not sure what to do with it now. It was quite expensive and a big splurge, so I do t want to dump it but it is almost unusable after a few years. I would buy another stand if that option exists. My advice if you purchase is to use it indoors. It won't last outside.Date published: 2018-10-26Rated 5 out of 5 by ABellon from Classic vintage perfection This classic vintage piece is just phenomenal - it's ideal for iced beverages during a barbecue or beautiful flowers/herbs. I have always hunted for one - and luckily happened on the WS item here. Well worth the investment! And luckily mine has a drain spout, too!Date published: 2018-06-17Rated 5 out of 5 by BackyardGardener from Funky and Groundhog-Proof! I've had this for two years now. Last year I planted herbs in it, and it was lovely and practical. After the groundhogs ate all the peas I planted in my garden several times, I stuck a few among the herbs. Those were the only peas that survived the pesky critters. This year, I planted bush beans around the edge and chard down the center, intending to transplant it. The groundhogs ate all the peas, beans, and chard in my main garden again. But the beans in this tub gave me four harvests, and I didn't have to bend over to get them! Although it was expensive, it looks cool and is very practical! I would definitely purchase it again. I lined the bottom with a layer of different sized stones to help with drainage and used potting soil. I suppose you also could use it as an outdoor ice bucket for a party, or to bathe small dogs, but I love it as a planter next to my vegetable garden.Date published: 2016-08-23Rated 5 out of 5 by lovncolor from So Unique and Beautiful! Received this yesterday, found the perfect area in our backyard where I can admire it and grow herbs! It is soooo awesome - I love it! Mine did come with a cool looking metal spout for draining.Date published: 2016-08-18Rated 5 out of 5 by Carol2785 from Really Cool Read all the great reviews, agreed. This is so special, couldn't be easier to set up and mine had a drainage hole as well. My herb garden looks amazing!Date published: 2016-08-08Rated 5 out of 5 by Robyne from Vintage wash tub and stand Just received the vintage wash tub and stand. It's beautiful... Absolutely love it. .. Am happy too that it has the drain spout. .. It arrived quickly and is clean. ... Gently vintage and in very good condition. Also purchased a vintage apple basket and it is also beautiful and in excellent condition... It has a good weight to it and is sturdy... Thinking about buying more because it's really a quality piece... I love that y'all have vintage items to offer... Thanks WS... Keep bringing the good old stuff! ☺Date published: 2016-06-22Rated 5 out of 5 by lococorinna from This tub would also hold an watermelon or two This tub is very charming. I have long admired this bathtub and stand. I am so glad I bought it. It is perfect for icing beverages for a party or filling with soil and creating an herb garden. My dilemma is solved by lining the tub with plastic and putting large pots of herbs in it. That way I can remove the pots for use when entertaining. I will use it indoors in the winter to keep my herbs available year round. I am well pleased. Great quality.Date published: 2015-06-02
What is the general weight of the tub?Hi RKL003, This is a found item and that is why the size varies. Each item is unique and will vary in size, shape and weight. An estimated weight for the tub and stand combined is 30 lbs.Date published: 2019-07-15
One of the reviewers stated this product should not be used outdoors because it rusts quickly. Is this meant for outdoor use? Thank you. Hi Green Thumb, This is an "authentic" found item - not brand new - and is meant to continue to age and weather over time. Unique imperfections from years of use—dents, scratches and even rust—give the vintage piece its natural character. It may even have rust when you first receive it.Date published: 2019-04-29
Are the vintage porcelain tubs safe for growing food? Is the porcelain non toxic?Hi Anonymous, We do not recommend growing food in these planters.Date published: 2018-12-26


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DataViz, Inc., a leading provider of iOS software, today announced the availability of Crowdcast™ for iOS. Crowdcast lets guests at parties and social gatherings interact with living playlists by voting for the songs they like. Guests can also add favorite music to playlists from their own devices.
"Music can set the tone for any event and we've all been in social settings where we wish we had a say in the music selection," says Matt Lucia, head developer for Crowdcast, DataViz, Inc.
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The Crowdcast app interface allows a host to start a Crowdcast by selecting songs from their existing music library. Friends and guests can then join the Crowdcast, vote songs up or down, add their own music and share their activity on Twitter and Facebook.
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The CMF created the Maritime Security Patrol Area (MSPA) in the Gulf of Aden in August of 2008 to support international efforts to combat piracy. Coalition efforts included CTF-150 assets patrolling the area with ships and aircraft. However, the charter for CTF-150, established at the outset of Operation Enduring Freedom, was for the conduct of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Gulf of Aden, the Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Operations included the deterrence of destabilizing activities, such as drug smuggling and weapons trafficking.
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Gortney highlighted the reduction in piracy events in the region due to merchant mariners' proactive measures. He also continued to caution that the efforts of coalition and international navies won't solve the problem of piracy.
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This is my felt pile. I always by the 8 1/2 x 11 sheets when they are on sale.
For the field, cut a staight piece and glue it down the center. Don't worry about the bottom part hanging off the sides of your triangle. Just flip it over and trim.
Step 3: Make a template: Print out and cut out your shape. I find images on the internet or make numbers in Word.Step 4: Lay your image on your felt and cut around the outside of your template. If you are using an image with multiple layers (like my Cardinal), then cut the largest piece of felt first, cut the template down to the next color and continue cutting until all of your layers are cut.
Step 5: Glue it down. I like Tacky Glue but I'm sure any fabric or Elmers glue would work.Some of the penants have a top strip. For the field I made it in 2 pieces so it would be flat and added a couple field lines. Here they are hanging in my living room. You can email me with questions. Thanks for visiting. Happy Super Bowl Sunday! If you make a pennant, please share the link with me. I'd love to see it.


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When I downloaded Polyhedra, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I was surprised to find a such a simple shape game to be unique and enjoyable to play. The object of the game is to fill more than 66% of the screen with shapes. Sounds easy. There are several features that add to the challenge and complexity of the game.
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There are several different zones of levels to play. Each one features its own shape. All but the first zone are locked in the beginning. Successfully completely 9 levels in the first zone will unlock the next zone and so on. There is also a Toy Box zone. This zone allows you to simply play around with all the shapes. There are no enemies to worry about here.
The only problem that I ran into in playing Polyhedra was pausing the game. The instructions say to double tap the screen to pause the game. I found this just created more shapes. To pause the game, you must double tap on a shape that you have created on the screen. Once, I figured that out, it was no big deal. Overall, Polyhedra is a great game, sure to be a hit with all ages.
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CALGARY — A heated session earlier this week at a school boards conference in Edmonton has spurred debate on whether gay, lesbian and other sexual minority students should have a separate policy protecting them from discrimination.
This comes as one northern Alberta trustee, Dale Schaffrick, has apologized for his comments during the policy session. He had suggested that gay students can avoid bullying by being less open about their sexual orientation.
His remarks have sparked a backlash, prompted its own Twitter hashtag, and drew scorn from the province's education minister.
On Monday, 62 per cent of Alberta school boards voted against adopting a sexual minorities policy at the Alberta School Boards Association conference.
Both the Calgary Catholic School District and the Calgary Board of Education voted against, and they were joined by 37 other school boards.
The view of many in the majority, according to various officials, is that individual groups shouldn't be singled out, and that school board policies cover all variety of discrimination and harassment.
"Our concern was that if you are appearing to promote one group preferentially over the other, that it's not appropriate," said Calgary Catholic chairwoman Mary Martin.
"If there's any group for any reason that's feeling unsafe, we need to deal with it."
Respect for sexual orientation, along with race, ethnicity and religion, is already outlined in the Catholic school board's student conduct code.
And school trustees at the association meeting did vote in favour of a broad policy that states the right of students to learn in settings where "equality of opportunity, dignity and respect are promoted."
But that's not enough for supporters of a sexual minority policy, which was pushed for by the Edmonton public school board.
The submission to the association says while all publicly funded school boards in the province must "provide discrimination-free educational environments," catch-all policies often don't help particularly vulnerable minority groups.
Calgary school board trustee Sheila Taylor spoke in favour of the sexual minorities policy, and said Thursday similar measures in other jurisdictions are making a difference.
"We know that these particular students tend to be subject to some of the worst harassment, some of the worst discrimination that there is," she said.
Rocky View was the only school board in the Calgary area that supported the policy. Trustee Helen Cleese said the school board viewed the proposal as "narrow, but we also felt it at least supported this group. There's still work to be done in terms of supporting all groups."
The CBE did not support it, and policies already cover the full range of discrimination and harassment a student might face, according to vice-chairwoman Lynn Ferguson.
She also said that other groups, like aboriginal students, aren't the subject of their own discrimination policies.
"We believe that our own policies speak to each student and their unique circumstances, and that our policies on safe and caring schools is inclusive of all," she said.
While proponents of the policy are upset it went down to defeat, they are particularly angry at some of the comments made during the debate, including those by Schaffrick, a Pembina Hills School Division trustee.
On Thursday, Education Minister Jeff Johnson criticized the trustee. He posted a Twitter comment: "As a parent I would never ask my child to hide who they are."
Gay activist Murray Billett told news media that Schaffrick's comments are the kind "that force a kid to go to the barn and hang himself."
Chevi Rabbit, a 26-year-old who made headlines last summer when he was allegedly taunted with gay slurs and attacked by three men in Edmonton, was so angry he posted Schaffrick's home number and e-mail address on the Internet. He encouraged others to send the trustee their best gay photos.
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LAURINBURG � New Bern coach Bobby Curlings said there were two things his team couldn't do if they were to upset top-seed Scotland High School � turn the ball over and give up big plays.
The Bears gave the ball away five times and allowed scoring plays of 70 and 75 yards.
For the second time in three seasons, the Bears were knocked out of the postseason in Laurinburg. This instance, they fell 43-27 in the second round of the NCHSAA 4A state playoffs Friday.
�We gave up five turnovers and let them have like three big plays,� Curlings said. �We shot ourselves in the foot against a very good team.�
Scotland County (13-0) capitalized on four of the Bears' mistakes.
New Bern spotted the Fighting Scots 23-unanswered points. Scotland took a 14-0 lead on a 3-yard run after Robert McCoy intercepted a pass from New Bern quarterback Michael Hughes.
Then, following a Bears' fumble, Ratliffe added another touchdown run. New Bern, pinned deep midway in the second, fumbled a snap out of the end zone for a safety.
�You never like to have turnovers. It's like giving the other team an extra chance to score,� said New Bern senior Deauntae Grimes. �They capitalized off our mistakes.�
Hughes found Theron Noble in the end zone on fourth-and-goal from the 26-yard line with 10 seconds remaining in the first half to cut the deficit to 23-8.
Cody Purdie scored on a 15-yard run and Hughes had rushing touchdowns of 28 and 20 yards.
New Bern (9-4) threw three interceptions and fumbled the ball away twice.
�The offense, with the turnovers, put the defense in some bad situations,� Curlings said. �It's a team game. We played as a team all year long, and we fought as a team tonight.�
Despite the large deficit early, New Bern was only outscored 20-19 in the second half.
Ratliffe had touchdown runs of 3, 12, 1 and 25 yards, and hooked up with Ty McLaurin on a 74-yard pass. The junior ran for 152 yards, while running back Josh McPhatter had 106 rushing yards.
�I'm mighty proud with how we didn't quit,� Curlings said. �We tell them if they give it everything they have and leave it on the field, you have nothing to hang your head on.
�We spotted them 23 points, fought our way back, and we can't knock their effort.�
Hughes ran for 160 yards and two touchdowns, and the Bears racked up 399 yards on offense. Purdie gained 75 rushing yards and Noble caught six passes for 120 yards.
�That's the way (Hughes) has been all year long. He is not going to give up,� Curlings said. �He is going to keep fighting and give it everything he's got.�
New Bern 0 8 6 13 � 27
Scotland 7 16 6 14 � 43
First quarter
SC � Josh McPhatter 70 run (Ben Utter kick), 7:31
Second quarter
SC � Jaylend Ratliffe 3 run (Utter kick), 11:14
SC � Ratliffe 12 run (Utter kick), 6:30
NB � Theron Noble 26 pass from Michael Hughes (Sha'mond Squires run), :10
Third quarter
SC � Ty McLaurin 74 pass from Ratliffe (kick blocked), 8:54
NB � Cody Purdie 15 run (conversion failed), 2:59
Fourth quarter
SC � Ratliffe 1 run (Utter kick), 10:25
NB � Hughes 28 run (conversion failed), 8:35
SC � Ratliffe 25 run (Utter kick), 5:38
NB � Hughes 20 run (Josh Htoo kick), 2:51
Team statistics
First downs 20 19
Total 399 380
Rush-attempt 39-239 40-258
Comp-Att-Int 11-23-3 6-14-0
Passing yards 160 122
Fumble-lost 3-2 1-0
Punt-yards 4-162 5-160
Penalties-yards 8-56 10-80
Individual statistics
Passing: New Bern � Michael Hughes 11-23-3 160. Scotland � Jaylend Ratliffe 6-14-0 122.
Rushing: New Bern � Hughes 22-160, Cody Purdie 13-75, Leauntae Gimes 1-5, Khalil Simpson 2-0, Craig Stokes 1 (-1). Scotland � Josh McPhatter 10-152, Ratliffe 24-106, Quadrin Williams 4-7, Ty McLauin 1 (-1), Jalen Tyson 1 (-6).
Receiving: New Bern � Theron Noble 6-120, Diondre Pool 1-22, Simpson 2-9, Grimes 1-7, Leauntae Grimes 1-2. Scotland � McLaurin 1-74, Dawson Shelley 1-27, Tyson 2-13, Logan Hatcher 1-5, Shyheim Caldwell 1-3.
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Some geese fair game through March 25
Speckled belly or white front goose season is closed and has been since the 15th. Both duck and the regular goose seasons will end on Sunday, Jan. 29. After that, the so-called Conservation Order allows snow, blue, and Ross geese to be taken Jan. 30 through March 25.
The Conservation Order was enacted because the nesting population for the light geese had become too large. In fact, the numbers had increased to such an extent that the food source for them was being destroyed. Besides that, the geese were actually battling each other for places to lay their eggs and hatch their goslings. Several things were considered that would help lower the numbers of light geese that return annually to the tundra.
With their numbers increasing so rapidly, it was feared that once the food was consumed there would be massive die-offs right in the nesting areas. One of the rumors that I can't confirm is that the Canadian government was considering but did not use napalm to kill off the excessive numbers of geese. Whether or not that was the case, the situation was rapidly becoming a scenario for disaster. Something had to be done and very quickly.
Then several years ago the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under the Conservation Act decided to make some major changes in how the geese were taken in the U.S. They decided that after the regular season for waterfowl ended to set in place an extended hunting season strictly for the snow, blue and Ross geese. These are the geese that are referred to as light geese. Much less restriction on hunting methods as well as position numbers were put in place. The question is how many more of these birds would be taken. Also, would there be enough geese killed to help the overcrowding? Would hunters have a significant effect on the overpopulated?
A large portion of the light geese that use the central flyway spend their winter along the Texas Gulf Coast. Whenever they begin to arrive, the geese tend to head for whatever grain fields that are available. That would be rice fields, locally. They seem to feed on the spilled rice at night and head to the ridges out in the marshes during the day. Bad weather with high winds can cause them to move around more than they normally would. That's the time when they hunters will enjoy their greatest success. After awhile, the birds tend to remain in those marshes feeding on the young green vegetation for extended periods of time.
The folks that are in charge of the federal wildlife refuges annually burn the old growth from these ridges earlier in the fall, thus the new green shoots. Many of the local ranchers will plant things such as wheat, oats or rye grass. These will also offer their green shoots for the geese to feed upon. Actually the greenery is for their cattle, but thousands of those light geese can destroy the fields. Add to that the wild feral hogs, and the ranchers face pasture problems. With the extended conservation season, it is assumed that more geese will be killed or at least spooked from the pastures.
During the Conservation Order season, many of the hunting restrictions are suspended. Things such as electronic calls, unplugged shotguns, longer shooting hours, no limits on these geese increase the take. So with such liberal regulations, are the hunters having any success in controlling the overpopulation? I have not been able to get any information concerning the success or failure. Locally, hunters are scarce.
The light geese begin to move out from our area even before the Conservation Order season begins. That doesn't mean that there are not huntable numbers around. There are. It's just that once the birds begin to head back north, the hunters will not be afield as often. Most of the outfitters have told me that if there were folks wanting to hunt the geese and if the birds were still available, they would hunt them. Normally these hunts are few and far between. Under such conditions, I doubt if our local folks have much effect on the overpopulation. On the other hand, the migrating geese will become more and more numerous in the mid and more northern sections of the county. The folks north of us should enjoy some super hunts if they are so inclined to head afield during the this season.
So even though the main waterfowl seasons will be over this coming weekend, the extended Conversation Order season goes on.


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It's great being a parent. You get to pretend to be a pirate or a princess, depending on what you like best.
And these books are just the ticket at bedtime with young readers able to spot lots of things and pull tabs and lift flaps.
Pirates can sail the seven seas and dig for treasure and princesses can ride in the royal carriage or wear a sparkly crown - bliss!
I Wish I Were A Pirate and I Wish I Were A Princess by Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Sarah Ward, www.bloomsbury.com, £5.99


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The 10 Most Adorable Cupid Babies For Valentine's Day
Warning: what you are about to see might induce an attack of adorable overload. Sit down, take a deep breathe and prepare yourself for... wait for it... Cupid babies. That's right-- we've discovered little kids who look like the love master himself. Aww!


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Infrastructure protection focuses on the nation's "backbone" systems and operations in the areas of communications, transportation, utilities, financial services, business, government, and public health.
Those who specialize in infrastructure protection understand how each of these basic systems and operations work, and how they can be made more secure, reducing their vulnerability.
Some develop plans to identify and respond to potential threats as well as how to restore functions during and after a crisis. Others work to implement these plans day-in and day-out, 24/7.
For example, workers who are employed in financial information security protect all kinds of data - both digital and paper-based. Some have specialized backgrounds as computer scientists, database administrators, or networking managers, while others work in more general technical or administrative occupations as data-entry clerks, records managers, or administrative support specialists.
Local, regional and state law enforcement agencies and the some private sector entities - such as those of the electric power industry - work to secure and protect vital facilities, resources, and operations.
Throughout the entire U.S. economy, individuals employed in such diverse occupations as communications manager; information technology analyst; trucking dispatcher; utilities operator; or public health administrator also may have part-time, shared responsibilities for infrastructure protection within their businesses and industries.
At the federal level there are several departments with significant infrastructure protection responsibilities:
Federal, state, and local agencies plus many thousands of private businesses all have a stake in U.S. infrastructure protection. The nation's need for infrastructure security continually requires thousands of new, trained workers spread across many occupational fields. This trend will continue for years and decades to come. As a result, job and career opportunities are broad and varied across industries and occupations.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS); U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ); U.S. Department of Energy (DOE); U.S. Department of the Treasury; ASIS International
The ASIS International 2005 report, Career Opportunities in Security, describes selected entry-level and mid-level security positions for a number of security fields, including several that are represented the Homeland Security industry.
Additional information on careers and employment with the various agencies under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is available on the DHS Web site, specifically, the DHS - Homeland Security Careers.
Information on career opportunities with other key Federal agencies is available through their Web sites as well:
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EL PASO, Texas — Army Capt. Debra Gipson said she's been getting great medical care and lots of other help since she suffered a severe back injury while en route to Afghanistan.
Gipson lives in the 1-year-old Warrior Transition Battalion Complex at Marshall and Cassidy roads on West Fort Bliss.
"Since I've been here, I've been very fortunate," said Gipson, a Cleveland native. "I've received excellent care."
Gipson said no one is really sure how she hurt her back.
"One day, I was fine, and then I heard something pop in my back," she said. "Two days later, I couldn't move."
She spent some time in a wheelchair but can now walk after having back surgery.
Gipson described the sprawling $57 million Warrior Transition Complex as a "one-stop shop" for wounded, ill and sick soldiers who are trying to recover.
"It allows me to exclusively focus on healing, which is not something I could do if I was committed to doing my daily activities as a soldier," she said. "You're assigned a case manager, a social worker to deal with any mental health issues and a network of doctors on and off post."
Fort Bliss and Beaumont Army Medical Center officials are highlighting the center as part of Warrior Care Month this month. The idea is to spread the word about what is being done to help soldiers who have suffered injuries or illnesses, whether in combat or not, said Capt. Todd Peterson, the Fort Bliss Warrior Transition Battalion operations officer.
Transition Battalions throughout the Army are showcasing what they do this month, Peterson said.
The Fort Bliss battalion and its complex are geared toward helping soldiers transition back to active service or toward becoming productive civilians, Peterson said.
"That's the bottom line of our mission," he said. "To do that, we have a lot of resources that are internal to our battalion to facilitate healing and to help soldiers continue on with their lives."
For injured or sick soldiers, "their job is to heal," said Tracy Higgerson, operations specialist with the Warrior Transition Battalion.
The Warrior Transition Complex opened in June 2011 and can house up to 240 soldiers in what Higgerson called "state-of-the-art" dormitory-style housing.
Housing units are double occupancy and all contain a full kitchen and a full-size refrigerator. They also feature walk-in closets, TVs and computers. The larger units even have washers and dryers.
The complex also houses the Soldier and Family Assistance Center, which provides a wide range of support services for soldiers attached to the Warrior Transition Battalion and their families.
In addition, it houses the battalion headquarters, administrative offices and a medical clinic staffed by four doctors and two medical assistants.
On premises are also 16 nurse case managers and six social workers. Less than a mile away at the Warrior Transition Battalion's old location on Cassidy Road are four more nurse case managers, an occupational therapist, an occupational therapy assistant and two physical therapy assistants. A shuttle service is offered to transport soldiers to these services and to medical appointments at Beaumont and other off-site locations.
"We're basically self-sufficient here," Peterson said.
Sgt. Roy Hughes Jr. tore a hole in his stomach during training and lives at the Warrior Transition Complex.
He called it a "stress-free environment."
"I call it 'my little townhouse," the Alabama native said. "It's the nicest accommodations I've had in the Army."
Sgt. 1st Class Tony Lang injured his shoulder getting out of an armored vehicle while in Iraq. The Monterey, Calif., native lives off post with relatives but receives services at the Warrior Transition Complex.
"Five years ago, soldiers didn't have anything like this," he said. "This is a big step."
Spc. Denisse Fernandez is an El Paso native. She discovered she had diabetes while deployed in Iraq. She also lives off post but receives care through the Warrior Transition Battalion and its complex.
"I think it's outstanding, all these resources we have," she said.
Fort Bliss complex serves injured soldiers
EL PASO, Texas — Army Capt. Debra Gipson said she's been getting great medical care and lots of other help since she suffered a severe back injury while en route to Afghanistan.


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How does a court seize a nuclear plant? Well, that damn Russian floating nuclear plant is cursed. After a series of early setbacks, the plant, Akademik Lomonosov, is now close to completion. Too bad the shipyard building it is going to go bankrupt.
The power plant had been planned to be used in the Arctic Ocean for some years now, but the Court of Arbitration of Saint Petersburg recently seized the floating nuclear power plant due to a request from Rosenergoatom, the state owned company that will operate the plant.
Rosenergoatom wanted the nuclear power plant in state control because United Industrial Corporation, the largest shareholder of Baltiysky Zavod, the shipyard building the plant, has given its stake in the shipyard to a bank as collateral for an unreturned loan. Basically, Rosenergoatom doesn't want another company claiming the shipyard's assets (i.e. the floating power plant) during the inevitable bankruptcy proceedings. AGH NUMBERS!
Get it? No? Whatever. Just know that it's a terribly messy situation with a possibly shady cast of characters and a whole lot of money involved. Which means, this can go on forever. Surprisingly, the plant is still being built and is still set to fire up its first atom in 2012 but we're not sure who's going to end up running the thing. I just can't believe that this FLOATING NUCLEAR POWER PLANT has been taken over by guys in suits. Like we said before, maybe the polar bears can figure it out. [World Nuclear News via ieee spectrum]


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Early in the morning of 4 March 2015, a fierce knock at the door heralded the start of a new chapter in Harvey Proctor's almost continuous relationship with the police and media, when officers from the Metropolitan Police raided his home in connection with Operation Midland, Scotland Yard's investigation into allegations of a historic Westminster paedophile ring. In Credible and True - words famously used by the police to describe the allegations of Proctor's traducer - the former Conservative MP talks frankly about his life in and out of Parliament, from the struggles and controversy surrounding his resignation in 1987 to the numerous homophobic attacks endured since. Finally, he speaks candidly about his most recent embroilment in Operation Midland, of being the victim of a 'homosexual witch-hunt' that has all but destroyed his reputation.
In this dramatic narrative of Europes economic rise and spectacular fall, Yanis Varoufakis, former finance minister of Greece, shows that the origins of the collapse go far deeper than our leaders are prepared to admit and that we have done nothing so far to fix them. From the aftermath of the Second World War to the present, Varoufakis recounts how the eurozone emerged as a pyramid scheme of debt with countries such as Greece, Ireland, Portugal and Spain at its bottom. Its woeful design ensured that collapse would be inevitable and catastrophic. But since the hurricane landed Europes leaders have chosen a cocktail of more debt and harsh austerity rather than reform. Drawing on the personal experience of his own negotiations with the eurozones financiers and offering concrete policies and alternatives, Varoufakis shows how we concocted this mess and how we can get out of it.
The Black Door explores the evolving relationship between successive British prime ministers and the intelligence agencies, from Asquiths Secret Service Bureau to Camerons National Security Council. At the beginning of the 20th Century the British intelligence system was underfunded and lacked influence in government. But as the new millennium dawned, intelligence had become so integral to policy that it was used to make the case for war. Now, covert action is incorporated seamlessly into government policy, and the Prime Minister is kept constantly updated by intelligence agencies. But how did intelligence come to influence our government so completely? The Black Door explores the murkier corridors of No. 10 Downing Street, chronicling the relationships between intelligence agencies and the Prime Ministers of the last century.
10 PM, on the 7 May. The exit poll predicting the result of the 2015 General Election is announced. In that instant three lives are changed for ever. David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg were three very different men, from very different backgrounds. But they shared one ambition. To lead their country. In pursuit of their dream they were forced to make sacrifices. Of themselves. And right up until the final moment the exit poll was released each man clung to the hope those sacrifices had not been in vain. Then the clock struck ten. In One Minute to Ten, Dan Hodges brings to life the most dramatic general election campaign in living memory, and tells the untold story of the three men who contested it. And in doing so reveals the price paid by those who risk everything in their quest for the ultimate political prize...
They told you you need to be thin and beautiful.They told you to wear longer skirts, avoid going out late at night and move in groups - never accept drinks from a stranger, and wear shoes you can run in more easily than heels. They told you to wear just enough make-up to look presentable but not enough to be a slut; to dress to flatter your apple, pear, hourglass figure, but not to be too tarty. They warned you that if you try to be strong, or take control, you'll be shrill, bossy, a ballbreaker. Of course it's fine for the boys, but you should know your place. They told you 'that's not for girls' - 'take it as a compliment' - 'don't rock the boat' - 'that'll go straight to your hips'. They told you 'beauty is on the inside', but you knew they didn't really mean it.Well screw that. I'm here to tell you something else.
One of the most misunderstood and oft-caricatured jobs in British politics, whips are the unseen, unsung heroes of the parliamentary system, without whom governments would doubtless crumble and legislative business would almost certainly grind to a halt. How to Be a Government Whip is a frank and light-hearted guide to the forgotten engine room of Parliament, perfect for those who aspire to be amongst their ranks as well as those just hoping to avoid them. From the mind-numbing tedium of debates to the dark arts of dealing with rebellious or disaffected members, former whip Helen Jones reveals how they really get business done - and what they say about their colleagues behind the closed door of the Whips' Office.
Although seldom recognised as such by the public, the civil service is a profession like any other. The UK civil service employs 400,000 people across the country, with over 20,000 students and graduates applying to enter every year. Martin Stanley's seminal How to Be a Civil Servant was the first guidebook to the British civil service ever published. It remains the only comprehensive guide on how civil servants should effectively carry out their duties, hone their communication skills and respond to professional, ethical and technical issues relevant to the job. This fully updated new edition provides the latest advice, and is a must-read for newly appointed civil servants and for those looking to enter the profession.
During the 2015 general election, the contest in Gavin Barwells constituency of Croydon Central was by any measure one of the most intensive constituency campaigns this country has ever seen. At the end of it Gavin had clung on by the skin of his teeth, and had a story well worth telling. Journalists produce a great deal of commentary on the leaders of our political parties, their campaign strategies and key messages. Elections, however, are won and lost on the pavements of only about 100 so-called marginal constituencies - places like Croydon Central.This book gives an unparalleled insight into what its like to be an MP defending an ultra-marginal seat.


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Alabama is a great tourist destination, if you are looking for an enjoyable getaway with entire your family or with someone special to you. It is a great place that offers marvelous attractions right from mountains at the north to several beaches to it Gulf Coast. The entire state offers a range of world class golf courses, pristine sandy beaches and exotic natural wildlife.The state of Alabama is also quite often referred as the Yellowhammer State due to the state bird. The meaning of the word Alabama is a Tribal Town in language of the Alabamian tribe. This is one of the oldest states of United States exhibiting a rich and varied historical background. Agriculture was a major occupation of the people up to nineteenth century. But it developed rapidly as a commercial center with mining, scientific centers and education as its major industries soon after World War II. In the year 1960, the African-American people got the right to vote after the Civil Right Movement creating a great political change.The state of Alabama is full packed with a range of attractions and marvelous sightseeing that certainly make your trip a memorable one. Visiting any of the Alabama beach is a great way of getting away from the hustle and bustle of the busy urban life. The beaches of Alabama have become the hottest tourist spots for many couples and families requiring much needed rest and break from their busy life.Gulf Coast beaches are the most sought after and must visit beaches of Alabama as it exhibits white sand with sparkling and crystal clear water. One can also visit Orange Beach that is also famous for family vacations.Gulf Shores is a great place to visit as it offers a range of shops, specialty stores with restaurants and hotels. Golf Shores offers you an opportunity to dive into deep-sea either for fishing or for swimming. The entire shore area is full of attractions and guarantees that you will never get bored during your visit to this marvelous place.Orange beach is situated just few miles drive away from Gulf Shores. This beautiful beach is situated ideally in Baldwin County on the Gulf Coast. One can enjoy several exciting activities that include catch and release of the tropical fishes that are available in abundance at this place. This place is great for snorkeling and anyone having interest in it would not afford to miss to enjoy the pleasure.The Museum of East Alabama is another must visit attraction of the state. This place is great to visit as it is home to some of the most exciting artifacts that represent the life of the people of East Alabama and the Southeast. Few of the most prominent attractions of the state are the Sports Hall of Fame in Alabama, the Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens, the Center of Dixie Railroad Museum and many more to add to the list.Alabama also exhibits some very fascinating events and festivals that take place all round the year attracting a lot of tourists from all round the globe. Some of the festivals such as National Shrimp Festival, City Stages 20 and Alabama National Fair are worth watching.
Common Livestock Diseases | Livestock
Raising livestock is one of the main sources of income and livelihood for many people living in rural or farm areas. Most people get their food from the animals that they are tending. But because of certain diseases, many of these animals are dying. Here are some of the most common diseases that cows, cattle, and sheep may acquire.Blackleg is very fatal young cattle disease. This disease is caused by bacteria called Clostridium chauvoei. These bacteria may enter your cattle through ingestion and is able to penetrate into the body through small holes in the digestive tract. The disease cannot be acquired from infected cattle to a healthy one just by mere contact. Some of the early symptoms of infection of this disease are loss of appetite, fever, depression, lameness, and quick breath rate. Swellings may also occur in the hip, chest, back, neck and all around the body. Death for the animal may occur from 12 to 24 hours upon infection. Vaccines are already available against this deadly disease.Bangs Disease aka brucellosis of cattle or contagious abortion is a disease caused by a bacterium called Brucella abortus. An animal infected with this disease will suffer from premature calving, usually on the 5th or 8th month of pregnancy. Milk coming from an infected cow may contain the bacteria and may present harm to humans, because this is the bacteria that causes undulant fever in humans.Caseous Lymphadenitis is a highly contagious infection in goats and sheep. The bacterium is able to enter the animal through open wounds, punctures, shearing, and oral ingestion of pus from abscess that has ruptured.Mad Cow Disease is caused when abnormal proteins occur in the cow's brain, spinal column, small intestine, and even in their blood. They can also be found in lymph nodes, and bone marrow. It is believed that this disease is able to enter a cow when that cow is able to eat a product which is made from other animals that have the mad cow disease. Humans are also vulnerable to this disease. Humans may acquire this disease by eating a meat or drinking the milk of the infected animal. Some of the early symptoms that cow displays if they are infected with mad cow are: difficulty in standing and walking, poor muscle coordination, changes in behavior and attitude, sudden weight loss, and lesser milk production.Knowing the symptoms of some of the animal diseases will greatly help you prevent an outspread of that disease. Once you find out that your animal has a disease, immediately ask for help from your veterinarian.
Colorado Springs Real Estate – Black Forest Homes | Real estate
Find your dream house property in the Colorado Springs real estate area of the Black Forest. This part of the Colorado Springs real estate area is located in northern El Paso County. The Black Forest is a rural area that is situated on approximately 200,000 acres of land. The area is heavily wooded with mostly Ponderosa Pine trees. Black Forest is a mix of older homes and newer homes. The northwestern Black Forest real estate area includes: High Forest Ranch established 2001-2004, Walden established 1965-2002, Hawk Ridge established 1994-2000, Wissler Ranch established 1996-1999, and Elk Creek Ranch established 1980-1993.Home Prices & DescriptionsMany of the homes for sale in the Black Forest real estate area are 5 acre house properties. There are mostly ranch style homes and 2 story homes. Some of the homes are custom homes and reflect "country style" living and some of the homes resemble houses that blend into "city living". Many of these Colorado Springs real estate subdivisions include features such as: multiple decks and fireplaces, slate floors, barns and garages, granite counters, and theater rooms.The minimum sales price for homes in 2008 in the Black Forest is $375,000. The minimum size Black Forest home for sale is 3,408 finished square feet. The minimum home for sale is 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 3 car garage. The average sales price in 2008 is $650,000 and is 4,527 finished square feet. The average size home for sale is 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a 4 car garage. The maximum sales price in this Colorado Springs real estate area is $925,000 and is 5,646 finished square feet. The maximum size home for sale is 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and a 5 car garage.One of the newer communities in the Black Forest real estate area is the prestigious High Forest Ranch. The Ranch has rustic custom homes for sale. There are close to 20 different custom builders to choose from. Some of the homes in this Colorado Springs real estate area are situated on 2.5-5 acres of land. Residents in the High Forest Ranch area have community lodge at their disposal for those special occasions. The custom homes for sale in this Colorado Springs real estate area range from $499,900-$3.5 million. Amenities for some of the homes include: multiple fireplaces, slab granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, great rooms, family room, master retreats, theater rooms, billiard rooms, wine rooms, travertine flooring, outdoor covered decks, and wet bars. Many of the Colorado Springs homes for sale in this area have extensive timber and stone features.The Walden real estate area has beautiful custom ranch style homes with lots between approximately 1/2 acre and 1 acre in size. Many of the homes have stucco exteriors and resemble more of a "city look." Some of these Colorado Springs real estate neighborhoods include: custom cabinets, molding and trim, granite slab kitchen counter tops, hardwood floors, multiple fireplaces, 5 piece master baths, vaulted great room, stucco exteriors, perennial gardens, offices, recreation rooms, game area, formal dining rooms, wood decks with hot tub, walk-out rancher, and gourmet kitchens. Homes for sale in this Colorado Springs real estate area range from the high $200,000s to just under $600,000.In the privacy of the pines is the prominent Hawk Ridge real estate area. Hawk Ridge has homes for sale on approximately 2.5 acres or less. Many of the homes are custom homes with features like: hardwood floors, walls of windows, multiple fireplaces, French doors, granite kitchen islands, custom cabinets, hand crafted banisters, ponds, walk-out dining area, and large decks. The homes for sale in the Hawk Ridge community range from the approximately the mid $500,000s to 1.3 million dollars. This part of the Colorado Springs real estate area borders the Black Forest area.The Wissler Ranch homes for sale range from the mid $400,000s to $900,000. Some of the homes have luxurious living and family rooms, huge open kitchens, spacious master suites, home theaters, wine cellars, exercise rooms, recreation rooms, and 5 piece master baths. Many of the homes are on approximate 3 acre lots. Some of the homes are gorgeous cottage style houses with old world charm. The homes for sale in this Colorado Springs real estate area range from the mid $450,000s to the mid $800,000s. The Wissler Ranch community also borders the Black Forest area.There are some homes for sale in the Elk Creek community in the low $200,000s. The homes are located in meadows and in the woods. Most of the homes are on five acre lots and are zoned for horses. Some of the homes have beautiful mountain views and some are located in the meadows and have natural streams running through the properties. Many of the homes include barns, storage sheds, fences for horses, RV parking. There are custom homes in this community. Find your perfect dream horse property in this Colorado Springs real estate area. Amenities include: vaulted/beamed ceilings, large kitchens, fireplaces, skylights, multiple decks, oversized garages, and covered stalls.Schools.The schools of attendance are: Lewis Palmer Elementary School, Ray E. Kilmer Elementary School, Lewis Palmer Middle School, Creekside Middle School, and Lewis Palmer High School. The schools are part of the Lewis Palmer School District 38 boundary area.Neighboring Communities.The Southwestern portion of the Black Forest is located to the south and contains the Black Forest Regional Park. The Black Forest extends to the east. The Kings Deer, Canterbury, Fox Run, and Cherry Creek Crossing subdivisions are situated to the west.Commuting.The northwestern Colorado Springs real estate area of Black Forest is located near Highway 83 and County Line Road. It is convenient for commuting to Colorado Springs and Denver. This part of the Air Force Academy real estate area is located approximately 30 minutes or 22 miles from the USAFA main gate and is a possible Colorado Springs military relocation choice.Recreation.The High Forest Ranch community has miles of hiking trails and open space. It is close to the Tri-lakes real estate area. Three lakes and multiple golf courses are located in the Tri-lakes area. Shopping is close by in Monument, Castle Rock, Denver and Colorado Springs real estate locations.


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For myself, it seems that I sometimes sketch out my ideas for sewing projects (including quilts) and sometimes I let the fabric's colors and/or it's printed images dictate the direction it should take. Best of all, I like to combine both methods and get the best of both worlds like the one I am working on right now below.
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Here are the latest rough uncolored sketches using my own computer's drawing program for a work-in-progress 10 Minute Block quilt proposed Fall, 2012 completion date (too hot right now to sew).


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Oct 22, 2012 by Eric M. Zeman
The LG Optimus L9 offers a great balance between cost, features, and performance. If you're a smartphone shopper on a budget, it's certainly work a look. read review ›
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Great Quality...Limited Memory
Carrier: T-Mobile
I made the jump from a Sidekick 4G to this and do not regret it at all! Sure, the lack of substantial user memory for apps is bad but once rooted and debloated, it does free up more storage.
There seems to be a persistent bug while using the keypad during calls. The screen flashes suddenly and cannot make selections with automated systems. To bypass this, I have to make calls to those systems with the speaker on.
Gorilla Glass. 'nuff said!
Nice camera! I removed the stock camera app and am using Camera JB+. Not the best quality at 5 megapixels but good enough for me.
Battery life has improved once I got rid of the background apps like Lookout and myAccount.
Web browsing is swift and painless using Chrome as the default. YouTube plays smoothly.
Movies play flawlessly using MXPlayer. I use the sound boost and it is just amazing!
Locked bootloader. No custom roms for the P769 variant.
Frequent flashing of screen while using keypad during calls. Was not fixed with recent 20F update.
White settings menu looks cartoonish. But not a deal breaker.
Too much bloatware! Thank the Gods for the Easy Root method over at XDA!
Limited user storage for apps.
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Great Phone on a Budget
Carrier: T-Mobile
The LG Optimus L9 is a decent android phone that covers all the basics without the expense. The size is perfect, not too small or too large and easily slips into your pocket. Its also a relatively rugged device as I have dropped it several times on concrete and asphalt without causing any serious damage. The rubber cover on the back is great for impact resistance.
1) Dual Core Device
2) Great Battery life
3) T-mobile software not ruining device
4) Perfect size
5) Decent Camera
6) Can take a few falls without breaking.
1) Missing LED notification lights [for missed events, calls]
2) Volume is Low [ especially for messages]
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Great Phone .... so far
This is a very nice device for the price. I got it brand new off of craigslist, and recently brought a 32gb sd card to go with it. Smooth UI, swype and everything else you can expect from an android powered device. Nice camera, and video, great size and extermely light. Basically everything you want in a phone.
I have one main concern when it comes to the longevity of the device. What I mean by this is, the lack of memory. There is 4GB internal with only 1.8 available to the user. The problem is, LG doesnt allow you to move apps to external memory. Ive only had the phone for a week, and only have 400MB left to add additional apps. And the stock apps I know I wont use (ie Google Books) cant really be deleted to free up space. Im a little concerned about this, but other than that great device. If your going to have alot of apps, you might want to look elsewhere. Still gets a 4.5 from me ... for now that is.
Bang for the buck Pleasantly surprised
Well Lg finally comes through with a good phone. Decent battery life, Hardly no lag, Great camera, better then some with higher mp's!! Just proves that doesn't count for everything & I wouldn't want less then 5 but ya its good! Video is excellent too. I thought I was all set with Windowsphone. But wow so many more great apps on Android. Im back & sticking with it on this great device. Nice and slim great looks to. You wouldn't know its a 4.5 inch screen just by glancing. They did a great job with the chassis. Highly recommend & for 199.00 on Tmobiles no contract monthly 4g makes it all the better.
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Two days with this phone and I really like it. Smooth operation.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kate Williams Tabor, 85, died peacefully surrounded by family at Sibley Memorial Hospital Sunday morning. The cause of death was congestive heart failure.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kate Williams Tabor, 85, died peacefully surrounded by family at Sibley Memorial Hospital Sunday morning. The cause of death was congestive heart failure.
She was born June 15, 1927, in Baton Rouge, La., during the great Mississippi flood of that year. She was the daughter of David Rogerson Williams and Martha Hill Williams. Her father's engineering and pipeline construction company, a forerunner of The Williams Companies of Oklahoma, had been taking natural gas into the city of New Orleans.
She grew up in Camden, S.C., and graduated from the Garrison Forest School in 1945 and from Sarah Lawrence College in 1949. After her marriage to John K. Tabor in l952, she lived in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was an original member of the Women's Committee of the Carnegie Museum of Art. She was one of the founders of Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Arts Festival for which she received a Public Service Citation from the mayor of Pittsburgh. After a period of years when her husband served in state government in Harrisburg, the Tabors returned to Pittsburgh, where she joined the board of Three Rivers Youth.
In l973, she moved to Washington, D.C., when her husband was appointed Undersecretary of Commerce by President Richard Nixon. She became chairwoman of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Galley of Art and an ex-officio member of the Corcoran Board of Trustees from 1982 to l984. She was a president of the Georgetown Garden Club. She also worked part-time for the Clerk of the Works at the Washington National Cathedral during the Cathedral's final years of building. She was an active member of Georgetown's St. John's Episcopal Church.
She is survived by two sons, John K. Tabor Jr. of Portsmouth, N.H., and William H. Tabor of Alexandria, Va.; a brother, Joseph H. Williams of Charleston, S.C.; one granddaughter, Laura H. Tabor of Boulder, Colo.; and three grandsons, Maxwilliam W. Tabor of Portsmouth, N.H., and Emmett F. and Charles H. Tabor of Alexandria, Va.
SERVICES: A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 3240 O Street, NW, Washington, D.C., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to St. John's or the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art.


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Pair Sneaked Into Super Bowl: Beyonce Super Bowl Halftime Performance Aided Security Breach (VIDEO)
A pair of college students who sneaked into the Super Bowl without tickets have said that it was Beyonce's half time performance that provided them with the distraction they needed to get access into the stadium.
The two college students from Georgia have explained that they were able to enter the stadium through a loading dock while everyone was distracted watching Beyonce's hugely anticipated half time performance.
They even took a video of what they did and have said they hope revealing what they did will help the Superdome to improve its security in the future.
Joseph Roberts, 32, an English major at Savannah State University in Georgia has said, "Everyone was watching Beyonce."
Roberts has explained how he and fellow student, Malachi Youngblood, 24, traveled to New Orleans for the Super Bowl on Feb. 3 to join in the festival-like atmosphere even though they did not have any tickets for the event, which could have cost them from $850 to $1,250.
The pair of students have described how they had cameras strapped to their foreheads and were filming the crowds around the stadium on Bourbon Street. They then walked to the front of the stadium and walked through the parking decks and tailgate areas, and finally to a loading dock.
Throughout their journey they were only questioned once by police about whether they had tickets. An officer reportedly stopped them, and they admitted they did not have tickets and simply turned around and went in a different direction around the stadium.
The students have said they simply walked through the loading dock and found themselves able to watch Beyonce's half time performance along with everyone else, according to Reuters.
The pair said they were stunned to be inside the stadium, and confess they were so "nervous" and "scared" that they only stayed for a few minutes after half time before leaving again by walking out from the front gates at the Superdome.
"If something needs to be addressed, we hope this video can spark the dialogue," said Roberts. "The only way we can help is through telling our story."
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A fifth aggravated sexual assault count has been filed against a Dallas crime-watch volunteer police suspect in a string of nine rapes in his inner-city neighborhood.
The charge filed Thursday against Van Dixson is in addition to four aggravated assault counts filed previously against the 38-year-old suspect.
Dallas County jail records show Dixson remains in the Dallas County jail with bonds totaling $5 million. A message left with his court-appointed defense attorney was not returned Tuesday.
Dixson was arrested Sept. 10 at a motel in Baton Rouge, La., and returned to Dallas on Thursday.
Investigators say nine sexual assaults had been reported since June in a neighborhood southeast of downtown Dallas near Fair Park.


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We have a new kind of denier in DC — an oil subsidy denier. Think Progress has the amazing story and video.Earlier this year, the GOP voted in lockstep to extend billions in tax breaks to oil companies. The subsidies include special tax breaks only available to oil and gas companies. For instance, there is the "Intangible Drilling Costs" tax break ($7.8 billion over ten years); a deduction for "tertiary," or enhanced oil recovery methods ($67 million over ten years); and the percentage depletion allowance for owners of oil wells ($10 billion over ten years).
Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT), a staunch ally of polluters and top recipient of oil industry campaign contributions, was asked last week at the Toole County Republican convention if he supports such tax breaks to big oil. An incredulous Bishop retorted that "there are no special subsidies or tax breaks for oil companies, period." Rather, Bishop claimed that there is a media conspiracy to fool the public into believing in oil subsidies:
BISHOP: There's no subsidies for oil companies, oil companies get the same tax breaks that every other business gets. There are no special subsidies or tax breaks for oil companies, period.
CONSTITUENT: Why is that reported in the newspapers and on the-
BISHOP: They liked to spin it that way. Any change in oil companies was to give them the same tax structure as as every other manufacturing business gets. There is nothing that is that special or new or unique for these oil companies. And there are a lot of people who want to throw that spin out there. It's spin, it's crap.
It is true that oil companies, like every major corporation, will reap a windfall from Republican-proposed reductions in the corporate tax rate. But Bishop and his party are also extending billions in subsidies only available to companies in the oil industry.
A few Republicans, like Rep. James Lankford (R-OK), are stepping up to defend targeted subsidies to big oil. But Bishop's defense is perhaps the most novel. In the past, Bishop used climate change denial as a strategy to defend oil company pollution. Now, he's apparently using subsidies-denial to defend taxpayer giveaways to the wildly profitable oil industry.
However, more and more Republican lawmakers are regretting, or in some cases, forgetting their vote. Rep. Dan Webster (R-FL) told us that he now thinks oil subsidies are "corporate welfare." At a town hall last week, Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-MT) said that oil subsidies should be "on the table" for elimination. And Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL) now wants to vote to repeal them. Even GOP leadership, including Reps. Paul Ryan (R-WI) and John Boehner (R-OH), have recently back pedaled support for tax breaks to the oil industry.
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One lucky puppy in Maine is home safe after surviving weeks in the woods following a terrifying car crash.
Tucker, a 7-month-old lab, was thrown from a car earlier this month when his owner, 20-year-old Shanya Pottle, was seriously hurt in a crash, according to the Morning Sentinel. He survived more than three weeks in the woods of East Madison.
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We are delighted to announce Julio Ramos as the winner of the BAFTA Los Angeles Student Film Award 2012
UCLA Student Julio Ramos won this year's prize for his film 'Una Carrerita, Doctor!', a beautiful short film set in Julio's native Peru, about a doctor working part-time as a taxi driver, whose pride and ethics are tested when his taxi is commandeered by an armed criminal. The live ballot of BAFTA voting members followed a screening of the 7 finalists at the LA Film School on June 20th. Vanessa Knutsen, also from UCLA, took second place for her film 'The Promised Land'.
BAFTA Los Angeles Chairman Neil Stiles presented the certificates to Julio, Vanessa and the five other finalists, who were selected from over 30 entrants from film schools across Southern California.
Entrants to this year's event came from AFI, USC, UCLA, LMU, Chapman, LA Film School, CSUN, CalArts, Loyola Marymount, Occidental, Columbia Hollywood, LA City College, Santa Monica College and Inner-City Filmmakers.
The 2012 finalists were are Julio Ramos ("Una Carrerita, Doctor," UCLA), Kyle Soehngen ("Come Back to Me," AFI), John Dion ("Cupid," USC), Janine Sides ("Jody's Bra," USC), Vanessa Knutsen ("The Promised Land," UCLA), Jacob Braafladt ("Shadowplay," LMU) and Ryan Latchmansingh ("Where the Sun Sets," LMU).
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Ex-Penn State President Graham Spanier sat courtside at the school's men's basketball game against Nebraska on Saturday, making a rare high-profile appearance as he awaits trial on charges he hushed up child sex abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Spanier told The Patriot-News at halftime that he was ``invited'' to attend the game but wouldn't say by whom. He then said he ``wasn't giving interviews.'' Nebraska narrowly edged out Penn State for the win, 68-64.
Spanier had been Penn State's president for 16 years when he was forced out after Sandusky's November 2011 arrest. He remains a faculty member but was placed on paid leave. He also served as chancellor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1991 to 1995.
Sandusky, who spent decades on the Penn State staff and was defensive coordinator during two national championship seasons, was convicted in June of sexually abusing 10 boys over 15 years. He is serving a 30- to 60-year sentence and maintains his innocence.
Spanier was charged last November with perjury, obstruction, endangering the welfare of children, failure to properly report suspected child abuse and conspiracy. Former Athletic Director Tim Curley and former Vice President Gary Schultz face the same charges.
The three are awaiting a preliminary hearing and have denied the accusations.
The abuse scandal rocked Penn State, bringing down Hall of Fame football coach Joe Paterno and leading the NCAA, college sports' governing body, to levy unprecedented sanctions against the university's football program.
A university-sanctioned investigation by former FBI director Louis Freeh accused Spanier and Paterno of participating in a cover-up to protect the school's image.
Paterno died almost a year ago. His family has firmly denied the allegations of a cover-up.