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Hot Cop Of The Castro's First Shirtless Pics Hit The Internet!
Further proof that Oprah does indeed listen to our prayers arrived today in the form of the first shirtless pics of Officer Chris Kohrs, aka the "Hot Cop of the Castro." (Yes, these are the kind of things I pray for.)
Images taken by Steven Kyle Weller (which appear to be staged and professional) prove that our prayers, adoration and THE WAIT was completely 100 percent worth it:
You're welcome!
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At first glance I thought he was hot. In uniform, he's stunning. But there are a ton of shirtless pics of this guy all over the internet. These particular pics are very staged. As an everyday guy on the street who doesn't realize he's attractive, that's very appealing. But if he's as self absorbed as he seems, it is really not an attractive trait.
And that LV belt is the final deal breaker. A narcissistic fashionista is gross.
San Francisco may be "gay Mecca" but it has a vicious, homophobic police department. This guy would probably kill any of you guys if you came onto him in person I remember when gays had to organize and politically mau-mau the city government for protection because the police refused to act while we were being murdered in the streets. Dan White was their hero for murdering Harvey Milk. I moved away twenty-two years ago, in part because of the awful police department. I wouldn't lower myself to spit on a San Francisco policeman.
Looks like you're stuck in the past my gay brother. These days we are the police. I saw those days when I first came out at work at the NYPD. Fifteen years later, the NYPD was recruiting at the Gay Pride Festival. I'm not saying that it is like that everywhere, smaller departments are still in the Dark Ages.
then you are no better than they were when you lived there. I lived in SF from 1995 to 1999 and never experienced any issues with the police whom I had to interact many times....your post above tells me you are stuck in the past, where sadly so many people never escape. Times have changed.....and change begins with you. I am sorry for how you were treated, but that was then and this is now. it's entirely different now...
By your logic as a Jew, I should never visit Germany...because of what happened there over 65 years ago...and that is just wrong on so many levels.
I understand what happend when you lived here left deep scars for you (and rightly so)...
But realize that things have changed....
And please dont let the actions of a few jade you and keep you from seeing that san francisco is a beautiful city....
Food for thought: "if everything surrounding the death of Harvey milk had not happened just the way it did, then san francisco might not have enacted the legislation needed to try to protect gay rights".....everything happens for a reason "and harvey milk should be seen as a martyr who died fighting for what he believed in and NOT as a victim"
That having been said:
I spoke to this officer when he was working with the castro construction project...
He is very nice...
I have to agree with this. Bitchy, nelly little queens that have nothing to say unless it can be used in a sound-bite to make them sound cool are the majority of what makes many people hate our community. It does not matter what you ever put on the internet, there will always be people that say "so what" or "I'm better" ect.....I guess it helps them feel better about themselves.
These are candid shots. I am sure a professional photographer could really highlight his excellent physique. In a couple pictures you can see his washboard abs, and those powerful biceps. He is an exceptionally handsome well built man. These pictures just don't do him justice. We are spoiled by having so many hunky models professionally photographed and available on the internet that we cannot even relate to just some candid shots. Those who are giving him disdain, do you really have a body this beautiful? A face this all-american handsome, that it gives you the "rank" to degrade this guy? Bitchy gays at their best.


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I've only walked out on one movie: My Dinner With Andre. I had bought a season ticket for movies shown on my college campus and this artsy fartsy loser was part of the line up. I and 2 of 3 friends got up after 30-40 minutes of watching 2 guys at a cafe flapping their gums at each other over nonsense. The 3rd friend stayed through the whole thing...2-ish hours of this nonsense.Fortunately, I didn't lose too much $ (about $2.50)in walking out. These days I only go to the theater if it's something that's caught my interest. Otherwise it's tv or online.
Feel free to message me if online
Yes. A foreign film that was supposed to be good, but it was boring.
Spiteful words can hurt your feelings, but silence breaks your heart.
yes i need go for a pee and for got my ticket so i was not allowed back in
❀ One by one the penguins are stealing my sanity ❀
I walked out of Vanilla Sky in theaters there were just to many plot twists and I began to feel like it didnt matter what had happened 15 minutes before or after.
Their are many times I want to walk out of a movie because I hate it since it does not amuse me, nothing against the movie, it's just i have specific likes as well as dislikes. However, if I'm enjoying a movie, I stay, duh, if I'm not I'll still stay to watch. Why, you might ask. If I hate it, and I watch the entire movie, I'll be able to have a good argument on why I hate it to those that have watched it and want my opinion on it. I mean, what kind of person would you sound like if someone asked you about that movie, and you replied, "I walked out on that movie, didn't watch it all." Better to actually have some things to say about why you disliked it, am i right, or am i an even further right?
College life mixed with video games and anime
No, but I've fallen asleep during plenty of them. I figure if I pay to sit in that theatre, I might as well get something out of it, whether it be a movie or a nap.
Yeah, went to the movies alone one time and thirty minutes in I finally thought, FML, and left. I had gone into the wrong room and accidentally ended up watching the beginning of a crappy movie I really didn't want to see.
I might have to bend it back and break it, break it off!
Hmm yes. It was The Town. The beginning irritated me and I told them I want to go see a different movie and they let me. But normally I don't walk out. I tend to fall asleep at the show often either way It's just so relaxing.
Exhaustion Exhilarates Me :D
Almost, the Big Year was so fucking boring. It looked like one of those poor box office films you see on tbs
you make me feel like a natur-rale womaann
I don't go to theaters since many are unsanitary and sometimes have loud ignorant people there shouting at the screen. I have though turned off a movie when I can't tolerate it any longer. :3
Right when Voldemort tried to kill me!
No. I paid for it and it'll be a waste of money. I'll just watch till the end.
In a field filled with flowers of vivid colors
I did walked out watching... err... I forgot the title. I think it's "Journey to the Center of the Earth" or something like that.
My uncle won't stop calling my phone... >___>;
Asian relatives are way too strict, especially when they're a sibling of your parent... ==;
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The only film I ever remembering walking out of was Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. And I only walked out because it was getting too violent for my friend. Thankfully, I wasn't missing much.
I'm not big on walking out of films. My friends find it annoying sometimes when I ask to stay for the credits. Sometimes the movies have really good music in the credits. And it's a good time to reflect on the movie.
This is a mirror reflection of my life and time at the cinemas.
I shall GB...Sorry not enough of it apparently. My word will be made better....
I've never walked out of a movie from the theater. Figured if I paid for it, might as well watch it.
But lately I haven't been going to theaters anyway, largely because they suck, but also because I've got a huge backlog of about 10 anime series I need to watch ($20-50 for 4-10 hours of entertainment = much better deal for me), and then there's always Netflix too.

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Charlie Manuel bemoaned his hitters' tendency to press in tense situations more than once during a bitter 2012 season. The message will not change when the Phillies employ their third different hitting coach in four seasons, but Steve Henderson believes he is the man to deliver it.
"I feel like I can bring a little more relaxation to the players," Henderson said in a phone interview Tuesday. "Most of them know me. I'm the type of guy who likes to be aggressive at the plate but also selective. I understand about on-base percentage and all of that. I really do understand that. But at the same time, we have to be able to attack the fastball."
Henderson, who spent the previous two seasons as the Phillies' minor-league roving hitting coordinator, said he paid close attention to the majors. He, like much of the team's front office, cited injuries as a primary factor toward achieving mediocrity in an 81-81 record.
The Phillies scored 4.22 runs per game, exactly the National League average, in 2012. The team's run production barely differed from first half to second.
"I still think there is a lot of potential there," Henderson said.
Manuel used the same hitting coach -- Milt Thompson -- during his first six years as Phillies manager. Thompson was replaced midseason in 2010 by Greg Gross, who was dismissed following the final game in 2012.
Henderson, 59, has spent six prior seasons as a major-league hitting coach. His first job was with Houston in 1995. He said the value of working with experienced hitters like Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio and Derek Bell is applicable with a veteran team like these Phillies. In Tampa Bay, from 2006 to 2009, Henderson worked with a much younger team.
He played for 12 years and was a career .280 hitter. Twice he finished in the National League's top 10 in on-base percentage.
The Phillies like the gregarious Henderson's personality.
He was also warm to the idea of hiring an assistant hitting coach in Wally Joyner. Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. broached the subject during Henderson's interview. He liked it and even attended Joyner's subsequent interview.
The workload of a modern hitting coach, Henderson said, is too much for one man.
"I've done this job for a while in the major leagues and I think it's a great idea," Henderson said. "I think it's going to work. With Wally's knowledge and stuff that I know, we have several people who can help. I don't see a problem with it."
Henderson envisions a flexible system between Joyner and him.
"We'll try to share the duties," Henderson said. "I'll ask him to do quite a bit of video work. But his input will be important. I'm going to ask him things. I'm going to bounce things off of him. And vice versa. It depends on what Charlie wants."
"He'll do film. We'll have conversations with each player. We will work this out quite good together."
Henderson said his primary task in spring training will be to learn the idiosyncrasies of each player. "I would have to get to know them personally and real close," he said, "before I make any kind of adjustments." Two players he does have extensive knowledge of from the minors, Domonic Brown and Darin Ruf, figure to be of importance come February.
"Ruf made a lot of adjustments," Henderson said. "I remember when I first got here; he wasn't real aggressive at the plate. We talked to him about that. He started attacking the ball.
"For Brown, it's just a matter of him -- I wouldn't say confidence -- but a matter of him getting back into a groove with his knee injury and things like that. I think this guy still has a chance to be a real good hitter. I mean, with power and hit for average."
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Ford Earns A Billion Bucks...In One
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. says it earned $1.2 billion in the second quarter as U.S. pickup truck demand and growing sales in China offset losses in Europe. Ford now expects its full-year pretax profit to be equal to or better than the $8 billion it reported a year ago. Previously the company had expected to match last year's results.


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(Pub. L. 96–270, § 9, June 14, 1980, 94 Stat. 496.)
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Located along the wellknown cost in the world, Amalfi and Ravello are two itineraries to not be missed. Amalfi –whose origins are from the IV Century B.C. – was the formest and the richest maritime Republic during the IX century A.C. During the Middle Age a lot of sighting towers were built against the Saracens invasions. Actually they were responsible of a lot of raids against the local population. Once someone arrives to Amalfi he will fall in love with its Cathedral and by the walking along its typical little streets full of coulours. Ravello, as Amalfi, saved its medieval origins thanks to its patrician villas all located at the top of Dragone Valley. Ravello is conceived as "garden-village" with its charming views and unforgettable scenaries. Indeed from the top of its gardens it is possible to find out all the Amalfi coast environamental wonders with its revishing views. Do not miss a tour inside Villa Rufolo or Villa Cimbrone. Positano also known as the vertical town lies overhanging the Amalfi cost sea, surrounded by vineyards and wonderful villas. Positano has been a touristic place since the Roman Empire. Indeed all the ancient villas adding to some further and archeological discoveries certify its importance and value. So typical are its endless steps through the town to reach its beautiful seaside. The most important are: Spiaggia grande and Fornillo. You won't forget your promenade through the bystreets leading the seaside.
This tour starts and ends at the Neapolis Hotel.
The departure is scheduled at about 9 am
The tour lasts approximately 7/9 hours.
You will visit: Amalfi, Ravello e Positano
The timetable for each visit is linked to the importance and the huge of things to see. However, you can define some different time staying by an agreement with your guide or driver.
The price does not include any entrance ticket to monuments.
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Defensive line: C
Pro Bowl tackle Haloti Ngata started off strong for the second straight year, but like last season, he faded down the stretch. Neither Terrence Cody nor Ma'ake Kemoeatu distinguished themselves. End Arthur Jones emerged as a pivotal player, but fellow end Pernell McPhee gave the Ravens little contribution. This might be the area where the Ravens use their first-round pick in the NFL draft. Grade: C
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Sony slides expose saucy Xperia slate
Tablet S refresh?
Sony looks set to launch a Tablet S successor after internal slides escaped its HQ and revealed a lighter, thinner, brawnier device, known only as the Xperia Sony Tablet.
The forthcoming Sony slate will join the party with an Nvidia Tegra 3 processor; Android 4.0 or later; 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of internal storage; and a whopping 6000mAh battery, German news site Mobiflip reports after being sent a set of pre-release presentation slides detailing the device.
Other changes see the splash-proof aluminium body taken down to an 8.8mm thickness, 42 per cent thinner than the current Tablet S.
Amid various accessories also leaked, there's a Microsoft Surface-style wrap-around keyboard peripheral that doubles up as a kickstand.
While exact availability has yet to be revealed, the prices clock in around $50 less than iPad equivalents at each starting point: $450 (£287) for the 16GB, $550 (£351) for the 32GB and $650 (£415) for the 64GB.
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Last night I was teaching two new students how to punch from a stationary position (jigotai dachi). Both students are new. One only started training last night.
One of the students did something wrong. I think he punched too high or low, or did not bring his arm back correctly. I thought to myself, "that is a bad habit."
Then I caught myself. New students do not have bad habits. They do not have any Karate habits. Everything is new to them. They are just trying to copy me. They might make mistakes, but that is different from a bad habit.
Advanced students can have bad habits. They have learned and a mistake has become ingrained in their technique. They are doing something wrong all the time.
But a new student has no habits... not yet. It is up to us, as instructors, to teach properly and to ingrain the correct movements in the student's technique. We have to help him to form good habits and have to help prevent him from forming bad habits.
How many "bad habits" were formed because the teacher did not teach diligently? How many bad habits were allowed to slip through because the teacher was not paying attention or was too busy with other students?
My Sensei here in Hawaii, Sensei Rodney Shimabukuro, is very good about not going on until the student gets the technique right. If the student does not get it, he will start over again from the beginning. Shimabukuro Sensei's attitude is that each movement can be broken down into its basic parts. One part is built upon another. If one part is wrong, the next will be wrong too. That is why he is very patient about making each part correct. A little defect in one part can lead to a big defect in a later part, or the whole.
And one technique can form the basis for another. If one technique is defective, the next technique will also be wrong.
New students do not have bad habits (when it comes to Karate technique). They can only form the habits that we allow them to form. It is up to us, as instructors, to ensure that they learn to move correctly.
As I often say, any errors in the dojo are my errors.
Charles C. Goodin
About Bad Habits
Last night I was teaching two new students how to punch from a stationary position (jigotai dachi). Both students are new. One only started training last night.
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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Playing in the third-round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Men's Tennis Tournament, No. 29 MIT faced off against No. 3 Williams College on the Ephs home court with a trip to the national quarterfinals on the line. Williams proved to have too much firepower for MIT in this meeting, as the Ephs scored a 5-0 win to end the Engineers season.
Williams (17-2) took the first two points of the day with 8-4 and 8-2 wins at the No. 3 and No. 2 positions. In the top flight it was a close battle between the MIT team of junior Matthew Skalak (Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.) and sophomore Edwin Zhang (Falls Church, Va.) and Williams' pair of Trey Meyer and Bryan Chow. Vying for the first point of the day for the Engineers, Skalak and Zhang traded points with their counterparts all the way through the match, but came out one break short in an 8-6 decision for the Ephs.
Trailing by three going into singles play, MIT (16-5) could not get on the board before Williams had claimed the match. The Ephs scored point number four at No. 5 singles where junior Tymor Hamamasy (New York, N.Y.) fell in a 6-3, 6-4 decision to Chow. Zach Weiss finished off the victory for Williams at No. 4 singles with a 6-2, 6-3 win over junior Brian Oldfield (St. Thomas, Virgin Islands).


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This is a must. You have to believe that every privacy risk you take online is beyond all the danger that is unceasingly talked about on every TV and radio program from 60 Minutes to The View.Tip # 2: Pixilating your private parts is just good courtship
If you see that person that you want to woo, what better way to do it than by tweeting a photo of your crotch? Thankfully, modern technology has paved the way for more direct, dignity-free romance. Who needs a dinner and a movie?Tip # 3: Over-estimate the character of the recipients of your sexual tweets
Really, if you can't trust in the absolute discretion of someone who actually welcomes your sexts and repulsive photos, then who can you trust?Tip # 4: It's not enough that you have no character, but you have to share this with the world.
I believe it was Abraham Lincoln who said, "If you want to test a man's character, give him a Twitter account." Well, something like that. The grueling days of harboring deep, dark secrets and hiding behind a façade of dignity are over. And, really, as long as John Edwards is walking around, you have a pretty high immorality threshold to work with.
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Without question, the team at Valkyrie Combat are masters in all areas of firearm customization. I sent my Glock 27 in for the full Valkyrie Package, and the finished product is the most professional, tactical and functional pistol out the 9 customized firearms that I own…Period.
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Immerse yourself in a rich array of Aboriginal art in the National Gallery of Australia. A total of 13 galleries now showcase more than 7,500 works, from dot and bark paintings to watercolours, textiles, prints, ceramics and sculptures. Meander through different rooms, learning about the landscapes, Dreaming legends and historic events entwined with each art tradition. This important collection is a living, evolving expression of the world's oldest living culture.
Aboriginal art is incredibly diverse but also unified, with stories and themes that consistently draw on the land and its spirituality. Wandering through the huge collection of the National Gallery of Australia, you can truly appreciate the variety of artistic styles and mediums, as well as the common inspirations.
Each gallery space showcases Aboriginal art from a particular time period or region, such as the exhibition of Aboriginal artefacts from the 1800s. Discover spears, didgeridoos, baskets, ceremonial tools and objects that have weathered the test of time due to the skill and imagination of their creators. Another room exhibits the ancient bark paintings and sculptures of western Arnhem Land. Get up close to the distinctive X-ray designs found in Kakadu National Park and see Dreamtime ancestors depicted on crosshatching.
Learn more Early Western Desert painting, or the Papunya School, from the remote Papunya community of Central Australia between 1971 and 1974. Under the guidance of art teacher Geoffrey Bardon, the children, and later the senior men of Papunya began to paint their Dreaming stories on canvas. Their dot paintings marked the beginning of a style that spread across the Central Desert, transformed the Australian art market and became recognizable around the world.


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High Extraction Miche (with Spelt)
Finding a satsifying recipe for a high-extraction miche has been an ongoing quest over the last few months. I've tried numerous recipes including Peter Reinhart's BBA recipe and Hamelman's Pointe à Callière with varying success. This, my most recent attempt is one of the best so far. The hydration is at 73% and the dough contains roughly 26% whole spelt flour. Sourwise, it's mild, much like the Poilâne miche from which I've drawn a lot of inspiration. For those who like it uber-sour, you can always extend the bulk ferment (refrigerated overnight perhaps?) and reduce the amount of first build in the final mix. For me though, this has the balance that I like - sweet, sour, savoury and nutty which should get even better overnight.
First Build
67g Sifted Whole Wheat Bread Flour
50g Whole Spelt
50g Bread Flour
83g White Starter
83g Whole Wheat Starter
167g Water
Final Dough
200g Sifted Whole Wheat Bread Flour
150g Whole Spelt
150g Bread Flour
300g Water
500g First Build
15g Salt
Mix all the ingredients for the first build and leave to ferment for 4 to 5 hours until it reaches peak activity.
For the final dough, mix all of the mature first build, flour and water and leave to autolyse for 20 to 30 minutes.
After autolyse, sprinkle the salt on the dough and incorporate by mixing for about 1 minute.
Knead the dough briefly until it just starts to feel smooth and elastic (no more than 5 minutes)
Bulk ferment the dough at room temperature for 2 hours with 3 stretch-and-folds at half hour intervals.
Turn out the dough and shape into a large boule.
Proof the dough in a well floured/lined circular container (eg banneton) for 45 minutes in a warm place
Turn out the proofed dough and score as desired.
Bake in a preheated oven with steam at 500F for 10 minutes followed by a further 30 to 40 minutes at 375F until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 200F.
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Pets, Pets, Pets
Duke is a model prisoner, a victim of mistaken identity and one helluva dog according to all who really know him. He has no idea a judge sentenced him to death for "alleged" attacks on animals, or that his supporters have been trying desperately to save him or, worse, that despite rallies, petitions, media attention, and numerous court dates, two pending decisions from NYS Appellate Courts are his last chance.
Although the Pit Bull has spent 3 years (and 4 Christmases) in solitary confinement at Islip Town Shelter, his attitude remains positive and upbeat. Just ask the shelter personnel who have filed affidavits testifying to his exemplary manners, the well-known trainer who's demonstrated Duke's rapport with people and other dogs, and the crowd of reporters and photographers the big galoot showered with kisses at a press conference last week.
The ordeal began for Denise Menendez and Duke her now 5-yearold Pit in Oct. '03 when a neighbor filed a complaint alleging her dogs strayed from her Hauppauge yard, chased his horse and attacked his B u l l d o g . W h e n Denise's husband failed to appear at the correct court, a judge declared her dogs "dangerous" based solely on the neigh-bor's testimony. Later, although the Menendez dogs were muzzled and leash walked in their fenced yard, the accuser saying his dog was attacked again fingered Duke as the culprit. A judge ordered him euthanized for his "second" offense. Animal control seized Duke in Dec. '03, and he has been at the shelter ever since.
A series of missteps trampled Duke's defense. First there's the misconception that Duke has to be guilty because he's a Pit. Though it should be the deed, not the breed, a judge wouldn't have been as quick to condemn Duke if he were a chocolate Lab rather than a cherry nose Pit. Breed specific stigma is damning. Pit prejudice jeopardizes Duke's fate although he's never shown any aggression during his long shelter stay. Jeff Kolbjornsen of Elite Animal Trainers says Duke's temperament is super sound. He has manhandled him for reporters, and paraded the unfazed Pit Bull past friendly as well as truly aggressive dogs.
Most dogs would be showing neurotic and stressed behavior after being kenneled so long. Not Duke. Over the years, the peaceful prisoner and I have shared many a biscuit. The Islip staff adores him. His weekly family reunions with Denise and her kids are a joy to watch. Not convinced yet? Watch the video of Duke calmly walking past shelter dogs on his website
Denise says that it's a case of mistaken identity- her two Pits were in the house. Prior to the complaint the shelter has no record of her dogs running loose. According to court transcripts Duke's accuser had difficulty describing the canine criminal. When presented with a photo, he arbitrarily pointed to the dog with more white on his chest- which seems similar to the erroneous police line up assumption that one has to be the bad guy.
Denise admits that they goofed about going to the wrong court but miscommunication added to the problem. Denise vows: "I will continue to fight to bring Duke home. I'll do anything required by law to spare his life."
Duke's attorney, Amy Chaitoff, sees additional judicial snafus. She claims Duke's order of destruction is based on a misapplication of our state's dangerous dog law. Dog to dog incidents were excluded from the law at the time of the alleged incidents. Therefore, Duke would be punished too severely based on a law that wasn't in effect at the time the complaint was filed against him.
Crucial lessons stem from Duke's dilemma. With pet ownership comes vigilance and responsibilities. Secure fencing, training, and supervision outdoors are crucial to the safety of everyone's pets. A similar "attack" scenario could plague anyone with a dog. Both sides need to be heard during neighborhood disputes. Owners must know their rights when defending their pets since judges decide these cases based merely on paper complaints. They never meet the dog in question.
Finally Town animal control officers, often at the scene, need peace officer authority to help the police clarify the law and to aid all pets and parties involved. The SPCA has this status, yet can't respond to dangerous dog claims as fast or as often.
At Oyster Bay Town Shelter (677- 5784) Miller Pl. Syosset. "Travis" #208 is a happy big-boned Shepherd mix who'd be much happier in a home. Other dogs include "Reba" #84 a good natured black Pit and "The Dog" #209- a comical, smooth Fox Terrier mix.
Cats: "Heckle" #174- an older, declawed cinnamon cat that was abandoned in an apartment along with his twin "Jeckle" #173; "Pecan" #180- an outgoing tabby & white fellow.


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Ustream is coming to the PS4 in a big way, being deeply integrated into the console's OS, allowing players to share their games, interact and watch. To find out everything there was to know about the partnership with Sony, how sharing is changing entertainment forever and what the future of video broadcasting holds, we talked to CEO Brad Hunstable in a wide ranging exclusive interview.
Sharing is like Nickelback. Nobody seems to enjoy it, or admit that they like it, and everyone complains about it but somehow it's still around and just seems to be getting bigger despite the mass "hatred" for it.


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The Hill has named Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA), among the top lobbyists of 2015. She earned the honor for increasing the AH&LA's focus on advocacy and for achieving record PAC contributions. This is the second consecutive year that Lugar has made the list.
For a full list on of the year's top lobbyists, click here.


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Coentrao rescues Portugal in Israel
Fabio Coentrao's last-minute goal earned Portugal a face-saving 3-3 draw in Tel Aviv as they played out a six-goal thriller with Israel.
Portugal are renowned for making hard work of supposed lesser teams in qualification and this Group F clash followed suit, with Paulo Bento's men recovering from a 3-1 deficit to stay on level terms with their hosts in the group.
Russia are the runaway leaders on 12 points – they play Northern Ireland on Saturday – with Israel then shading Portugal on goal difference only, with both sides having amassed eight points.
Israel should be clear, though, despite going behind to Bruno Alves' second-minute opener.
After that Tomer Hemed, Eden Ben Basat and Null Gershon spun things around, only for Helder Postiga and Coentrao to even things up.
Alves gave Portugal the upper hand, breaking through a static home defense to give his side a dream start, and Coentrao should have made it two a minute later but shot straight at Dudo Aouate.
Israel stepped up after that and Ben Basat fizzed a shot wide before the equalizer arrived in the 24th minute, Real Mallorca striker Hemed turning in the box and smashing in a 15-yard effort after a ball from Maor Melicsohn.
Portugal should have gone back in front soon after, but Postiga produced a horror miss, rounding Aouate after a Raul Mereiles pass and only finding the side-netting.
Postiga was made to pay for his error as Israel took the lead before the break, Ben Basat's rocket from the edge of the box the end product of a strong run on to Eytan Tibi's pass.
Tal Ben Haim's tackle denied Postiga as the half-time whistle went, but Israel returned to the front foot in the second half, with Ben Basat going close.
Hemed went off just after the hour but Israel's firepower remained, and Celtic's Gershon headed their third in the 70th minute.
Cristiano Ronaldo, unusually quiet, then set about getting Portugal back playing, and two minutes later he broke clear and squared for the waiting Postiga, who found his range.
It had looked as though Israel would hold out after that but, with seconds left, Hugo Almedia's header cracked the bar and Coentrao buried the rebound.


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2005) - Sophomore guard Travis Strong (Memphis) scored a career high 26 points and junior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) added 25 as the East Tennessee State men's basketball team dropped Elon 79-67 in Southern Conference basketball action Saturday afternoon at the Memorial Center.
With the win, ETSU improved to 6-9 overall, 2-3 in SoCon play and enjoyed its first back-to-back wins of the season. The Bucs dropped
"This is two in a row and now maybe we have a little momentum," said ETSU head coach Murry Bartow. "Getting the win at
In the first half, the Bucs were all about the 3-point play. With three 3-pointers from both senior guard Sam Oatman (Neenah, Wis.) and Strong, as well as a pair of long-range jumpers from Smith, the Bucs did not have a regular two-point basket until the 6:04 mark of the first half and enjoyed their largest lead of the game at halftime, 40-24.
For the first half, the Bucs hit on 73 percent of their shots from 3-point range (8-of-11) and were good on 59 percent from the floor (13-of-22).
Elon scored nine unanswered points to open the second half and then enjoyed another five-point run later, quickly cutting the ETSU lead to six at 43-37 with just under 15 minutes left in the game. However, from there the Bucs answered with a 9-0 run of their own to stretch the lead back out to 15 at 52-37, and the Phoenix were unable to really challenge the rest of the way.
The Bucs shot a blistering 61 percent from the floor, including 11-of-15 from 3-point range for a 73 percent clip -- which broke the school record of 67 percent which was set in both 1989 and 1996. Meanwhile, Elon hit on 46 percent from the floor, but just 50 percent (11-of-22) from the foul line.
Smith's 25 points marks his 28th career 20-point game, while junior forward Dillion Sneed (Chicago) continued to put up gaudy numbers on the boards with 14 rebounds. Along with Smith and Strong, the Bucs got a solid offensive effort from Oatman, who finished 3-of-4 from 3-point range for nine points. Smith finished with a game-high six assists.
For Elon, guard Scottie Rice led the way with 21 points, while guard Brian Waters and forward Chris Chalko added 16 and 15, respectively.
ETSU will return to action Tuesday night at UNC Greensboro, with tip set for Meanwhile, Elon will travel to face Appalachian State on Tuesday at


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A Spartanburg woman testified against the man accused of abusing her then 18-month-old twins and sexually assaulting one child. Asked why she never told police about the bruises on her children, their mother said she was scared.
Asked why she never told authorities about the bruises on her young children's bodies, their mother said she was scared and did not know what to do.
The 21-year-old Spartanburg woman testified Wednesday against the man accused of abusing her then 18-month-old twins and sexually assaulting one child.
Randall Dean Matheny, 27, of Spartanburg has been charged with two counts of child neglect and one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under age 11. Both children were hospitalized with injuries in May 2011.
The mother, whose name is being withheld to protect the victims' identities, pleaded guilty earlier this year to two counts of child neglect. She received a 10-year sentence, suspended to five years' probation, and has regained custody of the children.
She appeared pregnant when she took the stand Wednesday and testified that she called 911 after one twin became unresponsive on May 26, 2011.
Authorities testified the boy had bruises on his head and body, bleeding on the brain, weighed around 18 pounds and had an abscess on his buttock. Suspecting abuse, medical personnel notified the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office.
While questioning the mother, officers learned the boy had a sister and decided to visit the residence at 1510 Skylyn Drive where her mother and Matheny lived at the time. She also was transported to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center to be examined.
A diagram introduced into evidence showed bruises all over her body.
An expert in forensic nursing testified that she did a head-to-toe assessment of the girl on May 27, 2011, finding bruises on her head and body, along with vaginal injuries that indicated possible sexual abuse. Matheny told investigators that the girl began bleeding after she was cleaned during a diaper change, according to testimony.
The children's mother testified she knew Matheny, who is not the father of the children, about a month before moving in with him in early 2011. They briefly separated before she moved back in with him.
She described his relationship with her children in the beginning as "good," but said that changed. The children's mother said Matheny spanked the children on their legs and buttocks and "popped" them in the mouth.
"I told him he couldn't do that," she said.
She claimed after confronting him, Matheny told her the children bruised easily and needed to take vitamins.
Asked why she didn't leave Matheny, she replied, "I was scared. I didn't know what to do."
She said the day her son was hospitalized, the children had been in the bedroom with Matheny when she heard a loud boom and walked in the room to find her son pale, stiff and unresponsive. She admitted she initially lied to investigators because she felt "scared" and "threatened."
Matheny's attorney, public defender Roger Poole, asked why she did not call authorities when she first noticed bruises on the children.
"I was scared. I didn't know what to do," she said.
It was unclear exactly how long she knew about the bruises before her son's hospitalization. She said it could have been two weeks. She said she was unaware of her daughter's vaginal injury.
Poole questioned her about fights the couple had, suggesting she wasn't afraid to defend herself against Matheny.
"Why didn't you take up for your children when you first noticed bruising?" Poole asked.
He indicated that she testified against Matheny for leniency. The woman said she also testified for her children.
Two witnesses for the state, both of whom are serving prison sentences on unrelated charges, testified they saw Matheny hit the children.
Seventh Circuit Assistant Solicitor Susan Reese asked if they had received deals in exchange for their testimony. Both said no.
One witness, Eric Lazurick, is serving time for violating probation on a drug offense.
Lazurick said he and Matheny had been good friends for several years. Lazurick testified that one day in May 2011 he heard a loud thud, followed by slaps and crying.
Lazurick testified that he followed the sound and said he saw Matheny spanking one child with excessive force and confronted Matheny.
"I told him he was going to stop that … I said no child should be hit like that," Lazurick recounted.
Reese asked Lazurick why he testified.
"No kid should get hurt," Lazurick replied.
Sheriff's investigators testified that Matheny provided different stories to explain the children's injuries and his knowledge as to the extent of those injuries.
Special Victims Unit Investigator Nicki Cantrell testified that Matheny initially told her the only injuries he knew of were bruises to their heads. Cantrell challenged that after she said Matheny told her he bathed and changed the children's diapers, saying he would have been aware of other injuries.
Cantrell said Matheny's explanations did not account for other injuries.


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Fourth armed robbery in last two days takes place at Subway on Mission Street
The fourth armed robbery in the last two days took place at the Subway restaurant near the intersection of Mission and Mosher streets around 10:56 p.m. Sunday.
The suspect is described as Hispanic male wearing a blue hoodie ranging from 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 9 inches and was last seen heading south on Mission Street in a dark colored pickup truck.
Mount Pleasant Police Sgt. Cary Murch said they believe the robbery is in connection with the prior three, and will continue to look at the surveillance video.
The suspect had a handgun and took an unknown amount of money from a female employee working the Subway located on 203 N. Mission St.
The third in the string of armed robberies was reported at a gas station at the corner of High and Adams streets at 4:53 p.m., just six hours prior to the most recent.
"There was a guy who came in with dark clothes, picked up an item like he was going to buy it and presented a handgun," Mount Pleasant Police Department Detective David Sabuda said at the scene.
A male subject was said to have been fleeing the scene on foot.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department said in a news release that the third robbery might be connected to the two that happened Saturday.
The robbery occurred at the Next Door Food Store, 1324 W. High St., a Marathon gas station, off the intersection of Adams Street next to an Isabella Bank.
Police urge anyone with information to contact Central Dispatch at 989-773-1000, and if anyone wishes to be report anonymously, they can call the Mount Pleasant Tip Line at 989-779-9111.
The suspect in the third robbery was described as a Hispanic male wearing black sunglasses, a black knit hat and a black coat.
Those who observe the subject are advised not to approach him and to contact police.


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- Scottish football round-up
Celtic go seven up, Motherwell canter
Celtic huffed and puffed to victory over the Scottish Premier League's bottom club Dundee, eventually running out 2-0 winners to ease out a seven-point cushion over Inverness in second.
Motherwell joined Inverness on 33 points to head the chasing pack thanks to their 4-1 win over Aberdeen and Caley's draw with St Mirren.
At Dens Park in Dundee, Celtic took the lead after 16 minutes when Charlie Mulgrew swung in a corner from the right-hand side which found Tony Watt at the back post. He side-footed the ball across Rab Douglas' goal but the Dundee keeper could only palm it towards Georgios Samaras who, with his back to goal, hit an overhead kick to open the scoring.
In the second half, the hosts had the better of the chances until the 70th minute. The most dramatic of them being Kevin McBride's half volley from 20 yards out but the ball edged agonisingly wide.
With 20 minutes remaining Celtic sealed the points through Gary Hooper's 16th goal of the season. Mulgrew's replacement Mikael Lustig put Hooper in on-goal and the 24-year-old chipped over the on-rushing Douglas.
Striker Jamie Murphy scored two goals and set-up another to get Motherwell on their way to a 4-1 home victory over Aberdeen.
Forward Murphy was the provider for midfielder Tom Hateley's opener after nine minutes at Fir Park Stadium. He then started and completed his brace in the 15 minutes before half-time. Johnny Hayes pulled one back in between his goals but when Michael Higdon got a fourth on 54 minutes, the visitors' resistance all but ended.
Liam Kelly gave Kilmarnock all three points at Rugby Park from the penalty spot after a foul on midfielder James Dayton by Hearts defender Andy Webster. Kilmarnock move up to sixth with 1-0 win and are now one point behind Aberdeen while things get worse for Hearts as they sink below Dundee United.
Inverness failed to carry their momentum from a 4-1 win over Dundee before Christmas into the Boxing Day match with St Mirren and were held to a 2-2 draw at home. Dougie Imrie gave the visiting fans to the Caledonian Stadium a goal to cheer after a minute's play when he found the bottom right-hand corner of the net from long range.
Andrew Shinnie equalised on 37 minutes, also from long range, but Inverness slipped behind again thanks to Steven Thompson's header soon after the break. But a second leveller from Richie Foran's head, spared his side's blushes and ensured a share of the points.
Ross County gave Hibernian a bloody nose at Easter Road Stadium with a 1-0 win thanks to midfielder Richard Brittain's header just before the hour mark.
After an uncompromising first-half where the most notable action was the referee issuing free-kicks and bookings, Ross County pulled together a move which saw Marc Fitzpatrick set up Brittain for a crucial three points as the Staggies moved level with St Mirren on 21 points.
Only one point could separate Dundee United and St Johnstone going into the day's early kick-off and on the pitch matters were even tighter resulting in a 1-1 draw at Tannadice.
The attack-minded Gavin Gunning headed United ahead in the second minute from a Barry Douglas free-kick. But Brian McLean cancelled the defender's effort out two minutes into the second half with an own goal after Peter Pawlett fired in a low cross. The draw leaves United in eighth and without a home win since August.
In the Third Division, Rangers earned their ninth win in a row with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Clyde.
Goals from David Templeton, Lee Wallace and substitute Dean Shiels allowed the Ibrox outfit to move 12 points clear at the top of the table. However manager Ally McCoist will have cause for some concern as forward Andy Little limped off during the first half.


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South Dakota unveils portal for Common Core Resources collection
The Department of Education has officially unveiled its online portal offering a compilation of open educational resources aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
South Dakota teachers began working to compile and curate the collection of online resources over the summer. The open educational resources are available through the web-based portal found at www.MyOER.org.
The teachers have scored many resources in the portal based on a rubric, and the curation team is currently in the process of continuing its work of aligning resources to standards or curating the resources. New, curated resources are being added throughout the year, so teachers can check back for new material when they are planning new lessons or beginning to teach new concepts.
The portal enables teachers to search for, save and comment on the resources available by using their locker within the portal. Many educators see the ability to search by standard as a key benefit. The Common Core Blueprints are also listed under the Tools dropdown on the MyOER site, and can help teachers as they are looking at outlining lesson plans using Common Core.
Statewide trainings were held in August and October, with more than 1,600 South Dakota teachers receiving training on how to get the most out of MyOER. DOE partnered with the ESAs to provide the training, and if districts missed out on the first round or would like additional training with MyOER, they should contact their local ESA. The ESA can provide valuable tips on how to properly use the portal and get the most out of the information contained within.
Teachers who have attended a statewide training have said:
I will use it to find lessons that are already prepared and will go with the Common Core standards. This will save me time and help me to expand my knowledge of the Common Core standards.
I will use it to help me fill the gaps I find in my curriculum when working toward CCSS.
Contact Becky Nelson at (605) 773-4681 for more information.


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So flip a coin?
I dont get how Seattle can be next to dead last (31) on defense when they just shut out Cards 58-0 ?
I think Seattle Defense is top 8..!
I agree - for the entire season I think Seattle definitely has a top 8 defense. But not over the past 3 weeks, efficiency wise. Certainly a shutout improves their ranking, but how much of the shutout was due to turnovers - and the system also takes SOS into account - how impressive is it for a top caliber defense to give up minimal points to a bottom dwelling offense (with the benefit of 8 turnovers no less). The previous week, the far below average offense of the Bears was very efficient (9 YPA, 4YPR, no sacks allowed, etc, etc), and the week before that, a below average Miami offense performed similarly (9.5 YPA, 6.8 YPR, etc, etc). This is where my model excels - in the face of bias (I'm not trying to insult you or anyone else at all - humans are biased - I'm the same way). On the outside, everyone sees a 58-0, 8 forced turnover massacre of the Cardinals and thinks Seattle's defense is playing at an elite level. They fail to remember the previous two weeks against inferior (even compared to the average) offenses, where that same defense allowed an average YPA over 9 (very high) and average YPR over 5 (very high) to go along with other poor defensive stats.
I don't disagree that Seattle has a top level defense. But I only care about how they're playing now. And "now" doesn't mean the previous game that can be filled with almost entirely random noise (like 8 turnovers). In my model, now means the previous three weeks, where Seattle has performed poorly, even if they had been facing above average offenses. The fact that the two were far below average only drops them further in the rankings. A shutout of one of, if not the worst offense in the league, helps their ranking, but isn't near enough to dig them out of the hole dug by their previous two showings against below average offenses.
I truly wasn't trying to sound arrogant or condescending, if I came across that way. Good luck this week sir.
Originally Posted by 808rushem: sharing any type of system, or info is always welcomed. win, or lose. its up to all of us to tread on it


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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — In the tax battle of the fiscal cliff, there's one area of agreement: lower corporate tax rates.
President Obama and the House Republicans have both proposed lowering corporate tax rates. Last week the White House told Republicans that corporate tax reform was on the table, based on the president's February proposal, which would lower the corporate tax rate to 28%.
While some call for eliminating corporate tax deductions to solve America's fiscal problems, reducing corporate taxes would bring in more investment from abroad — together with additional revenue. Read Rex Nutting's column "Why isn't Obama demanding corporate welfare cuts?"
America's corporate tax rates are far higher than our Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD, competitors, and we tax income on a worldwide rather than territorial basis. Corporations are holding $1.7 trillion offshore, and some would come back with a more competitive tax structure.
So, rather than the power struggle of two titans over individual rates, House Speaker John Boehner and Obama could start with corporate tax reform, upon which there is far greater concurrence than individual tax reform.
Even Senate Democrats are on board. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said that in response to globalization, other countries have modernized their tax laws, but America has not. As a result, we're losing investments to other countries. "When it comes to international tax rules, we seem to have the worst of all worlds. We haven't kept up, and it's time to change," said Baucus last summer. Read Chairman Baucus's remarks here.
The politics of individual tax reform are dynamite, but the politics of corporate tax rates are less explosive.
|Chairman camp plan
|president obama plan
|Maximum corporate tax rate
|Worldwide: all earnings foreign and domestic are taxed
|Territorial: U.S. earnings taxed
|Worldwide with domestic and foreign earnings taxed at different rates
|Domestic earnings
|Taxed at 35% top marginal rate
|Taxed at 25% top marginal rate
|Taxed at 28% top marginal rate
|Foreign earnings
|Taxed at 35% top marginal rate once repatriated
|Exempts 95% of foreign profits, taxes remaining 5% of profits at 25%
|Taxed at minimum rate, not yet specified
|Credit for foreign taxes
|Deduction for moving expenses overseas
|No, also offer 20% income tax credit for expenses of moving operations back to U.S.
|Repatriation Holiday
|Proposal: Companies could repatriate at 5.25% tax rate during a tax holiday. Payments would be made in 8 annual intallments
|No proposal
The table compares some major provisions of current corporate tax law to Obama's proposals and those of House Ways and Means Committee Chair Dave Camp. To be sure, the plans are very different — but the fact that both call for reductions in the tax rate suggests that perhaps the parties can find agreement.
The current top corporate tax rate is 35%. Obama has proposed reducing the rate to 28%, and Camp to 25%. Obama would keep the current system of worldwide taxation, and Camp would move to a territorial system, with 95% of foreign profits exempt from tax. Obama would raise taxes on oil and gas companies, as well as taking away deductions for companies which move overseas.
Why are prospects for corporate tax reform brighter? Here are three reasons.
First, corporate tax issues are more complex and arcane, and so differences between the two parties' plans are not as obvious to the general public. Proposed changes are not as simple as raising individual tax rates.
Many Americans don't know — or care — about the difference between worldwide and territorial taxation, and probably haven't heard of earnings stripping by expatriated entities. These don't make very good soundbites. On the other hand, they do know whether individual taxes have gone up, gone down, or stayed the same.
Just look at the Tax Reform Act of 1986, widely viewed as a reduction in taxes, because the top individual marginal tax rate was reduced to 28%. In fact, the Act was revenue neutral, because of increases in business taxes. The vast majority of Americans are unaware of this.
Second, both Republicans and Democrats know that corporate tax rates are too high. Every year our corporate tax system becomes more of an outlier among the 34 countries that make up the OECD. In April, after Japan lowered its tax rate, the United States was left with the highest tax rate in the OECD, at 35%, with a worldwide tax system. The average corporate tax rate of the countries is 24%. Canada, our largest trading partner, has a 15% corporate tax rate, as does Germany. Both tax corporate income generated within their borders, rather than corporations' worldwide income, as does America.
Third, another advantage of corporate tax reform is that it will probably bring in revenue, at least in a dynamic sense. Bringing U.S. corporate tax rates in line with worldwide rates will attract some investment back to America and discourage other investments from leaving.
The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations has estimated that American companies hold around $1.7 trillion of earnings offshore from foreign operations. No one knows for sure how much of this would be repatriated with a lower U.S. tax rate, but corporations would surely repatriate more of it than they do now, adding to investment and employment.
Camp has proposed exempting 95% of repatriated dividends as an inducement to corporations holding significant earnings abroad. Even if only half the funds held abroad, $850 billion, were repatriated, this would exceed the stimulus in the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the federal government would get billions in tax revenues.
University of California (Berkeley) professor Laura D'Andrea Tyson, President Clinton's former Council of Economic Advisers chair, estimated that a temporary tax holiday, also included in the Camp plan, would result in $1 trillion of repatriated earnings. After taxes, she estimates that about $950 billion would be distributed to shareholders or used for investment. Read Tyson's paper here.
The 2004 tax repatriation holiday, which lowered the tax on repatriated earnings to 5%, resulted in $360 billion of $800 billion held offshore returning to America. According to an August 2012 Tax Foundation study, "Following the same ratio, $765 billion could be poised for return under similar conditions." Read "A Global Perspective on Territorial Taxation."
Although corporate tax reform is less toxic that individual reform, it will not be easy. One major obstacle comes from small businesses, which now file under the individual tax code at a top rate of 35% — soon to move to over 40% if America goes off the so-called fiscal cliff.
With lower corporate rates, small businesses naturally ask why their top tax rates should be higher than proposed corporate tax rates of 25% or 28%. And it's a good question — there are problems with having business rates so far apart. Some will convert to corporations, but this has its costs, so they will not all become corporations and get taxed at the lower rate.
Another major obstacle comes from capital-intensive industries, which benefit from the deductions that are targets for elimination. Lower rates will help service and financial industries but could result in an increase in taxes on manufacturing.
Politics trumps good tax policy any day, as can be seen from the mess of the tax code, the tax provisions that crater towards extinction only to be revived at the last moment, and the Affordable Care Act, which will impose a practically impossible burden on the Internal Revenue Service come 2014.
But these days, with Obama and Boehner staring each other down in a massive game of chicken over individual rates, it might just be easier to tackle corporate tax reform first.


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Wednesday, 15 Nov 2017 7:00 PM
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Last year we showed you 10 unusual color combos that really work... and this year, we're back with 10 more. Buckle your seat belt, cuz it's time for some extreme color mixing.
1. Purple on purple on red. Now that's bold. Bright Bazaar via Emerald Green Interiors.
2. Chartreuse and aqua... subtle, with just a little kick. Image from Tony Mertens.
3. Rusty red and aqua. Skona Hem via Say Yes to Hoboken.
4. Light pink and cerulean is playful and bold. From Yatzer.
5. A pale, unsaturated pink and red-orange, at the Hotel La Belle Juliette.
6. Bright yellow pops against pale pink. Caroline Welsing via Zilver Blauw.
7. All that's best of dark and bright: charcoal and magenta. Fey Handmade via Decor8.
8.Lavender and olive. Real Estate AU via Savvy Home.
9. Mint green and red is bold, unexpected, and doesn't look too much like Christmas. From Matchbook Magazine.
10. Mint green and teal (and pink!). Spotted in Glitter Guide.
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SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Pacific Southwest Region today announces the eight winners of its 2013 annual environmental awards, acknowledging significant contributions winning organizations have made in the past year to protect the environment and support communities.
"Award winners are leaders who are going above and beyond to make big moves to protect the environment and support local communities," said Jared Blumenfeld, EPA's Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. "Work by these groups will leave a positive, lasting impact on us all for years to come."
Groups and individuals were selected from nominees received this year from businesses, government officials, tribes, academia, and environmental organizations. This year's winners are from Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada.
- Stardust Non-Profit Building Supplies (Phoenix, Ariz.) – A reuse organization, Stardust offers Deconstruction, a green alternative to conventional demolition, to prevent the waste of usable building materials. More than 650 tons of product are diverted from local area landfills each year and offered to the community for reuse, promoting sustainable practices.
- Inland Empire Regional Composting Authority (IERCA) (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) – A product of a regional partnership between the Inland Empire Utilities Agency and the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, IERCA developed a state of the art compositing facility diverting waste from landfills.
- Kim Johnson with The Kokua Hawai'i Foundation (Haleiwa, Hawaii) – Kokua supports environmental education in schools and communities throughout Hawai'i. In addition to educational outreach, Kokua established the Plastic Free Schools program to provide resources, tools and training to school communities to minimize plastic consumption.
- Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway (Reno, Nev.) – Non-profit helped establish Bikeway-government partnership between the City of Reno and the Nevada Department of Transportation resulting in the completion of a 116-mile long bikeway following the Truckee River from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake.
Individual award presentations will be conducted at various locations in the Pacific Southwest region over the next several months.
Each year, the Pacific Southwest office encourages citizens in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawai'i and the Pacific Territories to nominate individuals, non-profits, businesses, local governments and other groups for environmental awards. This program offers a great opportunity to recognize individuals and groups outside of the EPA who are working to protect public health and the environment. Awards are granted to scientists, teachers, journalists, citizen activists, young people, organizations, business representatives, tribal leaders, public officials, and others committed to protecting public health and preserving our natural surroundings.
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April 12, 2008
The Lady Bisons ended their regular season with a close match against Western Kentucky University. Due to the construction of the new tennis courts at Lipscomb, this match was played at Belmont University.
Olivia Ellis and Caitlin Khouri were the sole singles winners for the Lady Bisons.
Raphela Jann & Mariana Rangel held tight to their doubles match, making an exciting comeback, but could not quite clinch the victory.
Britt Kuertz almost pulled out a win and went into a second set tiebreaker but ended up not clinching a close match.
"We all worked hard. It was our last match and everyone played really well," said Kuertz.
The Lady Bisons are gearing up for the post season Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament to be held April 18th in Johnson City, TN at East Tennessee State University.
Western Kentucky University 5, Lipscomb 2
Singles competition
1. Marija Djuran (WKU) def. Raphaela Jann (LU) 6-2, 6-3
2. Erin Fulkerson (WKU) def. Kara Jackson (LU) 7-5, 6-3
3. Caitlin Khouri (LU) def. Brittany Waiz (WKU) 6-1, 6-4
4. Carrie True (WKU) def. Claire Landry (LU) 6-4, 6-2
5. Olivia Ellis (LU) def. Krystal Brown (WKU) 6-4, 3-6, 10-6
6. Leanne Caplinger (WKU) def. Britt Kuertz (LU) 6-3, 7-6
Doubles competition
1. Marija Djuran/Erin Fulkerson (WKU) def. Olivia Ellis/Kara Jackson
2. Caitlin Khouri/Claire Landry (LU) def. Brittany Waiz/Holly Kell (WKU) 8-4
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I'm a great baseball player. The two brothers are great baseball players, too. I think this was one of the best books I ever read because I love baseball and I also love adventures.
I would say this book is good for people 8 and up. If you like baseball and adventures then you'll love this book. If you're frustrated and give up a lot then this is a great book for you because it teaches you that even if something bad happens to your family, there's always a new day.


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The most offensive, disgraceful film I've ever seen. Utterly unforgivable. This is a giant FU to SW fans, make no mistake. This is a student grade political tirade, hijacking the biggest franchise in film. I'm astonished and speechless. Disney need to be brought down for this.
Superb visuals with no soul, will not watch it again. It is sad to see this might be end of the star wars legacy, for some old fans at least. I guess it suits the taste of newer generations anyway.
Terrible! The movie was disconnected mush - painfully lurching between consumer product placement and future theme park rides. A few sad motivational speeches mixed in. Plot, etc, if any, was laughable. The cinematography was often beautiful, but the end result was garbage: as ridiculous as Space Balls -- just not as funny. I feel bad for all the artists, designers, etc who all must have worked hard on this. Anyway, I'm not an obsessive Star Wars fan, but as a 41 yo, I grew up with these movies. I think this franchise is done for me. Very sad.
Rian Johnson said he didn't make this movie 'to give the fans what they wanted to see' and Mark Hamill said when he read the script he was "insulted". So should we be surprised that this movie has gotten so poorly rated by fans? Because of the innumerable plot holes and invalidating 40 years of Star Wars history this movie is beyond bad. Surprising the audience is one thing but this is just denigrating history.
I preferred the pacing over TFA. To some extent.TFA was action every couple lines of dialogue. "Yeah I knew Luke." Aaannd aaaction. Rathtar scene, oh my god! The film within the film subplot with Finn and Rose on Canto Bright is dreadful. It slows the whole film down and makes it too long.
The Force connection communication Betwen Rey and Kylo Ren is straight out of Twilight. It's not Star Wars. The Leia 'space' moment and she's out for the count for most of the film.
Admiral Ackbar
Captain Phasma
Why did Yoda use the persona (Hmm laugh) he used to test Luke when they first met? That persona was an act.
Luke is Luke at the end but it's too late. Wasted and if what happens to him even needed at all? Now that would be different to keep him around. Gandalf him back.I agree it's not what many Star Wars fans wanted or expected. There are so many things wrong with this film that I cannot give it a pass.
Rip, star wars, this movie puts a tombstone on a iconic franchise. Well done disney you messed it up.
The goofy humor and political agenda ruined the atmosphere and was just so unwanted in a star wars film it's not funny.
This movie is a disgrace and an insult to anybody with half a brain. Seriously, Rian Johnson should be ashamed of himself. It completely ruins the franchise, the original trilogy, force awakens and everything you have ever learned about the force. If you are 10 years old, brain dead or something similar and you love some pretty pew pew, cheap humor, don't care about the logic of the plot, physics, star wars rules concerning how technology works and illogical character behavior than this is a great movie for you.
Ok now I am mad. You have ruined my childhood. There is no plot. Conversations in movie are retarded as all first order commanders. This movies is trash... One of worst movies I have seen in my whole life.
Shame that you manage to kill one of the best franchise in history of movies.
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by Old Man » Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:43 pm
Insightful review.
by john lewis hawk » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:30 am
by thefourthman » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:06 am
really? Cause mine was a little malleable, kind like it was made out of paper.
by stingerman » Sat Dec 19, 2009 6:54 pmI thought this was a good issue.
I started picking this back up again with the Tony Stark Disassembled arc going on.
As far as being a new reader its pretty easy to follow if you got the last couple issues. Obviously, Norman has been after Stark since the end of Secret Invasion. Tony has the info to the Superhuman Reg Act and Replusor Tech - in his head. Norman wants it but Tony won't let him.
Well, finally Norman gets a hold of Tony, but he is crazy as heck! Also, its being televised for the world to see - and Norman didn't know it! Well as he is kicking the crud out of Tony - and Tony is losing his mind literally so Norman doesn't get the info - Norman is informed that he is on camera and refrains from killing him. However, Tony's last request (if I remember correctly) was to have his own Doctor - Donald Blake aka THOR!
Tony needs to get his mind back together - and needs Pepper Iron Woman's armor to do it. He left a recording for Cap, IM, Pepper etc. I liked how Tony took responsibility for his actions but wasn't remorseful one bit. Ha! Tony Stark!
Meanwhile, Tony seems to be stuck in some kind of limbo which repeats over and over. Just as he begins to find the armor some kind of Iron Man sentinels reach him first and then it repeats. However, each time he/they get a bit closer, things change.
Back in the real world, Tony has Pepper's armor hooked into him but he needs a reboot - via Thor. They need a good conductor - Cap's shield!
I don't have the issues in front of me but I think this is pretty accurate what happened in the last couple issues. I thought Faction did a heck of a job here. Obviously, we know from solicits that the band is getting back together. Having Tony not be a sorrowful schmuck was a good choice! Cocky even in death, lol!
Regarding the Cap Reborn thing, I'm not reading it so this and the DA Annual really didn't bother me. Heck, its called 'Reborn' lol - but kinda sh!tty for Marvel to do. Obviously, they can't hold back a bunch of titles for one.
I'm glad I jumped back on board with the last couple issues of Invincible Iron Man as its a great read. I recommend it. Shoot to thrill, indeed!
by john lewis hawk » Sat Dec 19, 2009 7:17 pm
I couldn't smoke it or shove it up my ass and call it an enema so obviously it can't liquid, plasma, or gas. It must be a solid.
by Garofani Spruzzo » Sat Dec 19, 2009 7:37 pmThe Invincible Iron Man #21
While I'm not a huge IM fan, the buzz on this run and the nature of the redemptive storyline, where a man recognizes his own hubris as he is stripped of everything, caught my attention and I've Byrned or bought a few issues here or there. My thoughts upon reading them have been, "hunh, could've just read the spoilers" or "dang, no Iron Man" mostly. Ok but not great. I keep trying Fraction books and thinking ok but not great.
Issue 21 is no exception. While I understand this may be the payoff to a long storyline regular followers of the book have been looking forward to, for me reading as Tony's blue glowing head walks everyone through their parts is about as exciting as reading the instruction manual for installing a new dvd player--or at least as exciting as I imagine it would be if I had ever read one.
Obviously, the important thing is to have Tony's oldest friends who he mistreated--and yes, I view DNA theft and cloning of Thor to commit murder mistreatment--by his side for his rebirth. But the in-story mechanism for involving them is an egregious bit of comic bookery. If Cap's shield conducted energy of that nature it would be a pretty crappy shield indeed. But whatever. All I can say is, if you've ever criticized comics from the '80s or earlier for being juvenile and having dumb plot points but thought that was clever? You need to get your own brain jump-started is all I can tell you.
The art was ok, the pink Pepper pages were ugly as hell. The Ghost pages were nice. Cap and Bucky should not wear nearly identical costumes and finish each other's sentences like that, or I will begin to think of them as the Unambiguously Gay Duo.
by thefourthman » Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:09 am
you can so smoke it, just twirl it up and light the end, dumb ass.
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Cleaning out our work folder I found a bunch of goofy caps from the 2012 Spike VGAs. They weren't really all that good to post on their own, but they did look like decent exploitables for our latest 'Shop Contest. So here we go.
Remember the Presto Magix? Well, maybe if you're not pushing 40 like yours truly. They were these rub on transfers that let you create a comic featuring Trap Jaw, Matt Trakker and Rowdy Roddy Piper in the carbonite freezing chamber on Bespin. So let's try something like that, here. One of these images above will tickle your fancy. I've supplied a background but if you have something better in mind, by all means, go for it.
Here are the guidelines for entering.
1. Create your 'Shop and save it to your desktop.
2. Go to the comments beneath this post and click "reply."
3. Click "Add Image" in the comment window.
4. Click "Upload an Image Instead." Then click the "Choose File" button. Browse your desktop, find the image, and click "open."
5. If you prefer, you can upload the 'Shop to a free image hosting service. I suggest imgur. Then click "Add image" in the upper right above the comment window. Paste the image URL into the field that says "Image URL."
6. Add editorial commentary (you can't post an image without some kind of text in the comment field), then just hit submit and your image will load. If it doesn't, upload the image to imgur and paste the image URL as a comment. I promise I will look at it.
7. This is important: Keep your image size under 1 MB. If you're still having trouble uploading the image, try to keep its longest dimension (horizontal or vertical) under 1000 pixels.
All set? Great. Now, Gentlemen, start your 'shopping!
Don't worry, Stephen. Cliff Bleszinski is more scared of you than you are of him.
You may find this background of the VGAs useful. You may not.
Maximum brofist from Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford.
Samuel L. Jackson in Black Ops II
Samuel L. Jackson in Halo 4. There's definitely going to be one or two shops involving this and R2-D2 or the Jedi council.
Samuel L. Jackson in Minecraft.
Samuel L. Jackson in The Walking Dead.
Snoop Lion, possibly stoned.
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Our blog was included on the Be @ Home website in their Best of the Web series they do. They feature bloggers in this series. The have a home and kitchen blog, Be @ Home, which features anything from interior design tips to room trends
They requested a photo to go with the write up, I wasn't sure what to send so I sent several photos. They used the photo of Harrison (our buck) standing up for peace, remember when a lot of the bloggers were participating in the Stand Up for Peace blog event. :O).
Several other really nice blogs are included. A neat way to find out about some new blogs and artisans!
They have a lot of Home Decor items on their web site to look at. They also have a tip center with shopping tips, buying advice, and more, it features anything from baking tips to gift tips.
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Threes company in the All-American column for the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks womens soccer program.
Sam Weiss became the third FLC player in program history to be named to the Daktronics NCAA Division II All-America team when she landed on the honorable mention list Thursday.
Weiss joins Durango High School alumna Erika Shisler, who was an honorable mention selection in 2010, and Jamie MacArthur, a third-team pick in 2009, as Skyhawks womens soccer players to land on this particular list, selected by sports information directors from Division II schools.
The 5-4 sophomore from Chandler, Ariz., had a career year in 2012. Weiss set an FLC single-season record for goals with 17, which tied for the league lead in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and she also set the FLC mark for single-season points with 42.
Weiss had a pair of hat tricks in games against Angelo State on Sept. 9 and Colorado Christian on Oct. 26.
I really think she has quite a bit left in the tank. She just keeps growing as a person, and this reflects in her football as well as her schoolwork. She has become a superb student-athlete, FLC head coach Damian Clarke said in a news release.
Im more then proud of Sam and the effort she put into our program this year, said Clarke, an FLC alumnus.
Weiss already is seventh in school history in points, fifth in goals and 14th in assists in just two seasons.
This honor is just the latest in an impressive string for the striker. Weiss also was named to the Daktronics All-South Central Region first team, All-RMAC first team, RMAC All-Academic second team and the All-RMAC Tournament team.
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Style # 207006
With a layered front, sheer back panel and pleated detail at shoulders, this bebe blouse is a glam weekend or suiting item. Made from a shimmer light semi-sheer fabric.
- 100% polyester
- Center back to hem: 25" (64 cm)
- Sleeve length: 24" (61 cm)
- Cami not included
- Dry clean
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
Layered Pleated Button Up Blouse is rated out of 5 by 3.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Michie from Love it Love this blouse. Fit perfect, look perfect, material perfect. Love the way it falls on the body...covers imperfections also!
Date published: 2012-12-06
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Samantha84 from Love I love this blouse. The fabric is beautiful. Great for the holiday season. I am going to pair it with pants, jeans, or a tight skirt. Gold buttons will look great with gold jewelry. I do not have a Bebe store in my area so I do all of my shopping online and as with most of my purchases I am very pleased.
Date published: 2012-11-22